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Contaminated oil cartel is ‘security threat’; OMCs CEO calls for gov’t action

Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Kwaku Agyeman-Duah, has said Ghana’s security is at risk if a cartel of illegal fuel operators continues building wealth. There have long been allegations that some influential business and political moguls are part of a cartel that smuggles oil to neighbouring landlocked countries by redirecting oil meant for export. The ...

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US Embassy vindicated: NDC party office turned ‘visa headquarters’

Following the announcement of reforms in visa acquisition procedures, among other things, by the US embassy, the US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson, has come under intense backlash with a lot of Ghanaians throwing salvos from all angles directed at him. Some have even questioned the motive behind a drastic reform withdrawing courtesies and protocols accorded members of parliament and ...

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I can’t pay school fees of my wards again – Kennedy Agyapong

After committing his resources to the electoral victory of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the December 7, 2016 polls, Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that some elements within the party are scheming his downfall. “They go to sit at Alisa Hotel and plot how they will bring me down or disgrace me. ...

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NPP National Executives must not seek re-election – Kennedy Agyapong

Maverick politician, Kennedy Agyapong has cautioned the current National Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to dare contest for reelection if they fail to rise up and speak against current happenings in the party and government. “National Executives I am warning you, if they don’t open their mouths and talk for those who have been given appointments to ...

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EC Chair lauds work of FAITH in Ghana Platform

Mrs Charlotte Osei, Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), has lauded the Forum for Actions on Inclusion, Transparency and Harmony (FAITH) Ghana on its work during the 2016 elections and compiling two reports on its work. She said the reports offered very important lessons for building Ghana’s electoral process, particularly in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which was ...

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Seventh student dies in 4 months at Kumasi Academy

The death of another student at the Kumasi Academy on Wednesday has heightened tension among parents and fear among the students. The death of Seedock Boadi, brings the number of deaths at the school to seven in less than four months. When Graphic Online telephoned the Assistant Headmaster of the school, Mr Ernest Wiafe on Thursday and asked about the ...

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Meet the Adisco headmaster

Prempeh College secured the bragging privilege as winners of the 2017 National Science & Maths Quiz after beating reigning champions Adisadel College and St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School. The headmaster of Adisadel College, William Kusi-Yeboah represented his school in his outstanding ‘Zebra’ suit which has received divergent views from the public. The suit made him stood out very well ...

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Senyo Hosi to sue Ken Agyapong over $1million bribery claim

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs), Senyo Hosi is threatening to sue Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong over a bribery claim made against him[Hosi]. The maverick politician has alleged the BDCs Boss, Senyo Hosi attempted bribing the Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) Alfred Obeng Boateng with some ...

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2017 NSMQ: Quiz mistress’ handbag stolen

In the midst of the jubilation after Prempeh College was declared winners of the 2017 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) on Thursday, someone stole the hand bag of the quiz mistress, Dr Elsie Effah Kaufamann. Supporters of the winning school invaded the stage at the National Theatre in Accra to take photographs with the contestants when the trophy was ...

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