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#NSMQ2017: Mfantsipim, Mawuli surrender to Prempeh College

It was an easy run for Prempeh College on Monday as they beat Mfantsipim and Mawuli schools to qualify for the final of the 2017 National Science and Maths Quiz. From leading with 30 points in the first round against Mfantsipim’s 18, Prempeh College managed to maintain their lead to the end of the contest that many expected to be ...

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Commonwealth Hall Coat of Arms : RECAP

Logo Credit: Alumni Office Commonwealth Hall,University of Ghana Welcome to the second episode of RECAP. For those who missed the first , click and view the remarkable Genesis of the Old Vandals Association.RECAP show is where we bring you exclusive discussions about Commonwealth Hall, Old Vandals Association, Vandalism and outstanding interviews with prominent Old Vandals and students. In this segment, ...

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Bank of Africa calls on Chief Imam

Management of Bank of Africa led by Kobby Andah, Managing Director paid a courtesy call on the Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu at his residence in Accra. Accompanying the MD were Abubakar Essuman, Head of HR, Musah Abdul-Rahman, Head of Foreign Operations and Robert Nunoo, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications. The visit was to solidarize with the ...

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Free education will not sacrifice quality – Yaw Adutwum

Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that the free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which will be rolled out in September this year for qualified students entering public schools, does not sacrifice quality. Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who gave the assurance, said government was collaborating with various partners to implement major programmes and interventions to ...

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Mahama appointees cause of 2016 defeat – Nana Ato Dadzie

Former Chief of Staff, Nana Ato Dadzie says the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) lost the 2016 elections because appointees of former President John Mahama failed him. The NDC led then by incumbent John Mahama unexpectedly lost the presidential and parliamentary elections held on December 7, 2016 after polling just 44.40 percent. Then opposition leader of the New Patriotic Party ...

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$15b Chinese loan deal didn’t come to parliament – MP

Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo has indicated that the Finance Committee of Parliament was not briefed on the details of the US$15billion that the Chinese government has committed to Ghana to execute the One-District-One-Factory project. According to him, the committee was not informed of the transaction because government said the loan was contracted by the private sector with . He, ...

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NMSQ17: Ghanacol blocks University Practice to let ADISCO through to historic final

Reigning champion in the National Science and Maths Quiz, Adisadel College has qualified to the final stage of the 2017 edition. The school stamped its authority after holding off an agressive Ghana National College and University Practice SHS performance in the first of three semis held at the R.S Amegashie Auditorium at the University of Ghana. The contest served up ...

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Supreme Court urged to expedite action on Bimbilla chieftaincy dispute

Stakeholders in the Nanumba North District of the Northern Region, have urged the Supreme Court to expedite action on the Bimbilla Chieftaincy dispute, which has become a major hindrance to development in the district. The stakeholders made the appeal at a three-day district medium-term development plan review workshop in the district. The workshop brought together all departments and developmental partners ...

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Educate the Muslim girl – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Muslims to pay more attention to the education of the girl-child. Speaking at the Black Star Square Monday, President Akufo-Addo, who is also the African Union’s spokesperson on Gender and Development said empowering the Muslim girl is critical in modern times. “I cannot end my address to you without saying a word about the education ...

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Ghanaian Muslims must be wary of ideologists with destructive ends – Akufo-Addo

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished different Muslim sects to unite and ward off persons who try to infiltrate their religion with Islam-like ideas that end in destruction. Addressing hundreds of Muslims at the Black Star Square in Accra Monday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr, the president reminded the Shia, Ahlu-sunna, Tijaniyya, and Ahmadiyya to come together. “Religion ...

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