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PAC Urges Govt To Retrieve Scholarship Funds From Lecturers Who Default On Repayment

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20/9/2024 The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has called on government to retrieve funds allocated to lecturers who benefited from its scholarship programme to go on study leave abroad but refused to payback. His plea came on the back of the Committee’s discovery of unpaid funds by beneficiaries of government scholarships during its hearing in the Volta regional capital, Ho. It has become a normal practice for beneficiaries of government scholarship who go on study leave abroad either not to payback what was spent on them or do not return after completing their course of study. As it is noticed over the years, most lecturers who benefited from these scholarships to study abroad either refused to return to Ghana

SMG Lashes Out At NPP For Distorting Ghana’s History

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Story by: Justice Appiah The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) has chastised the ruling New Patriotic Party over attempts to attack the country’s history. According to the Socialist Movement of Ghana, the New Patriotic Party after capturing power in 2017 predictably moved to falsify the history of Ghana’s independence struggles and the First Republic adding that they renewed the false narrative that seeks to diminish and dilute Kwame Nkrumah’s role in the country’s liberation. A press statement signed by the General Secretary of the Movement, Kwesi Pratt Jnr ahead of the commemoration of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s 115th Birthday on September 21, 2024, accused the ruling government of rather falsely elevating the role played by anti-people figures in the Independence struggle, pushing the

ChaLoG Seconds NDC’s Call For Forensic Auditing Of Voters’ Register

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𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 : 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 20/9/2024 The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) says it is high time the Electoral Commission(EC) listened to the call by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the forensic auditing of the 2024 voters' register. ChaLoG, with expertise in local governance, in a press statement autographed by Romeo Elikplim Akahoho, its Executive Secretary, and copied to The Chronicle, said "ChaLoG considers the calls by the NDC, Civil Society Organisations and the many well-meaning and peace-loving Ghanaians for a forensic audit to be conducted on the current Voters' Register as very legitimate and must be fully-considered and implemented to salvage the fast-sinking image of the Commission."ChaLoG went on to explain that the clarion calls for a

September FIFA Rankings: Black Stars Drop To 70th Globally, Fall To 14th In Africa

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19/9/2024 The Black Stars of Ghana have dropped six places in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent abysmal performance during the September international break. The team’s poor performance in two games against Angola and Niger for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers has seen the Black Stars drop to 70th spot in the world. They also dropped two places on the continental rankings, currently occupying the 14th spot with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde climbing above them. The Stars were defeated (1-0) by the Palancras Negras of Angola on home soil before drawing 1-1 with Niger in Morocco on matchday two leading to their fall. FIFA’s previous ranking saw Ghana occupying the 64th and 12th spots in the world and Africa

Natural Health Seminar 2024: Creating Awareness About Hypertension

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19/9/2024 𝙱𝚢: 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 Alexandra Opokua Munn, a certified Analytical Chemist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner who currently works in the pharmaceutical industry has held a health seminar on the theme: "What No One Teaches You About.” The seminar was organised to equip and inform the general public on natural remedies to healing bodily ailments and diseases. Held at the One Corner Garden in Accra, the event saw about 50 participants including persons engaged in Research and Development, Scientists, Agriculture Extension officials, Pharmacists among others. In an interview with Pan African News, Alexandra Opoku Munn underscored the importance of the seminar as it creates awareness about the health benefits of organic food products. According to her, at present, it has become imperative to check

NSA Director General Sacked Following Baba Yara Stadium Ban

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18/9/2024 The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, has been dismissed by the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The dismissal follows the revocation of Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s licence from hosting international matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Mr. Numekevor’s dismissal is reportedly linked to the President’s displeasure about the stadium being rented out for a six-day church programme ahead of Ghana’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola, hence ordered for the dismissal of other individuals involved in renting out the venue. Signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, the termination letter directs the NSA Director General to hand over his office to the Chairman of the Governing Board of the

CHAN 2024 Scheduled For February 2025; CAF Announces

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17/9/2024 President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held from February 1 – 28, 2025. The continent’s football governing body made the announcement following a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, September 16, 2024. The first round of qualifiers is set for the weekend of 25-27 October, 2024. With the qualifying fixtures yet to be announced, Ghanaian fans are highly expectant that the Black Galaxies will once again book their spot and make up for their disappointing attempt in the previous season. The tournament will be hosted in East Africa and CAF is expected to communicate in due course the specific venues to be used for

Five Betting Companies Reported To Gaming Commission By GFA Over Unauthorised Listing Of GPL Games

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17/9/2024 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reported the conduct of betting companies to the Gaming Commission. The betting platforms cited in the GFA's report have engaged in unauthorised betting on matches organized and sanctioned by the Ghana Football Association. The Football Association has requested for urgent assistance from the Gaming Commission to investigate the companies and take appropriate steps to ensure that they cease and desist from offering unauthorised betting services on the Association's matches. The Gaming Commission Ghana is responsible for issuing licenses to all gaming operators and permits to companies and individuals that wish to run promotions with elements of game of chance. The betting companies reported to the Gaming Commission include, but not limited to Soccabet, Sportybet, Football.com and Ilobet. The

Fuel Price To Decrease Between 2% – 5% -Institute For Energy Security (IES)

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By: Daniel Asare The Institute for Energy Security's (IES) computation of the national average price for the three refined petroleum products during the first pricing window of September 2024 shows that gasoline and gas oil were sold at GH₵13.65 and GH₵14.10 per litre, respectively, while LPG was priced at GH₵15.10 per kilogram (kg). The IES Market scan identifies Star Oil, Zen Petroleum, and Benab Oil as the OMCs offering the lowest prices over the last two weeks. The first pricing window of September 2024 saw leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduce the price of liquid fuels in the local fuel market. The price per litre of gasoline and gasoil was lowered by an average of GH₵0.25 for gasoline and GH₵0.30 for gasoil, based

CAF CL: FC Samartex Gears Up For Second Leg Against Raja Casablanca

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16/9/2024 Reigning Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex 1996 were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Raja Club Athletic widely known as Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Ghanaian champions hosted the Moroccan side on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Accra Sports Stadium. Despite Samartex taking the lead before recess, the Ghanaian side failed to hold onto their lead. Mohamed Azrida headed home a corner kick in the 20th minute to first put Raja Casablanca in the lead. Hitherto, Samartex goalkeeper Kofi Baah made a vital save in the early minutes of the game to deny Raja’s Adam Ennaffati’s attempt from the edge of the area. However, the Ghanaian side doggedly responded to level the scoreline

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