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 Ejisu By-Election: MP Prof Kingsley Nyarko Denies Bribery Allegations In the aftermath of the Ejisu constituency by-election held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, a video emerged showing Professor Kingsley Nyarko, the MP for Kwadaso, engaging with electoral officers. The footage captured a moment when Prof. Nyarko placed a white envelope on a table manned by some officers. The incident sparked discussions and allegations that he attempted to bribe the officials. However, Prof. Nyarko has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. In an interview with pressmen, he clarified that the envelope was not a bribe but an innocent gesture. He emphasized that he…

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Government Hands Over Reconstructed Appiatse Community On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government officially commissioned and handed over the reconstructed Appiatse community to the victims of the Appiatse disaster. Let me provide you with some context on the news: Appiatse Disastter: On January 20, 2022, a devastating explosion occurred in Appiatse, a mining community in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipal Assembly in the Western Region of Ghana. The explosion was caused by a truck carrying explosives to a mining site. Also resulting in significant damage to the community. Approximately 13 people lost their…

Yvonne Nelson To Lead Another ‘DumsorMustStop’ Vigil Popular Ghanaian actress, author, and producer, Yvonne Nelson, is set to embark on another demonstration to express her displeasure for the resurgence of the erratic power outages commonly known in the Ghanaian local parlance as ‘Dumsor’. In a press release dated April 30, Yvonne Nelson stated her intentions behind the demonstration. Also emphasizing that it is one way of holding leaders accountable. “It is with a heavy heart and deep concern for the welfare of our dear nation that I address the resurgence of the power crisis, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ in Ghana. As…

University of Ghana Sports Stadium to Host WAFU B U-17 Tournament The University of Ghana (UG) Sports Stadium has been selected as the sole venue to stage the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B Under 17 Boys Football Tournament, slated for May 15 to May 29, 2024. This prestigious tournament serves as the gateway to the 2024 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, also attracting fervent attention from football enthusiasts throughout the region. Tournament Overview: The WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament serves as the qualifying pathway for the 2024 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. Teams from West African countries will compete for a chance…

Joe Dadzie taking over as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has announced with pleasure the appointment of Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as its new Chief Executive. Mr. Dadzie takes over from Mr. Opoku-Ahweeneh Danquah, whose term of office ended on April 26, 2024. Mr. Dadzie brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as GNPC’s Deputy Chief Executive responsible for Commerce, Strategy & Business Development. His impressive career spans over 25 years in various executive and senior management positions across different sectors,…

No Basis For To Investigate Money laundering Related To Cecilia Dapaah’s Affairs by Attorney General In a significant turn of events, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has advised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) against initiating money laundering investigations into the dealings of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah. Background Story: The request for a money laundering probe stemmed from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which also had raised concerns about Cecilia Dapaah’s financial transactions. However, the Attorney General’s office found that. The OSP did not submit the full report on its collaborative…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says she will force vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson next week In a bold move, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced today that she will call for a vote next week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. The decision has put her colleagues in a difficult position, as Democratic leaders have already pledged to save the Republican speaker’s job. Greene accuses Johnson of betraying the GOP by going against conservative wishes on various issues, including government funding bills, Ukraine aid, and reauthorizing the FISA surveillance program. Democrats have pledged to vote to kill Greene’s motion to vacate. And save…

Violence Erupts at UCLA as Protests Over Israel’s War in Gaza Escalate Across the U.S. Violent clashes erupted on the campus of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) as tensions escalated between rival Gaza protest groups. Here are the key details: Fireworks were set off during the clashes, and both journalists and protest organizers claimed that pepper spray or other irritants were used. It took hours before law enforcement officers were able to restore calm. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence, calling it “abhorrent and inexcusable.” Incident at UCLA: Counter-demonstrators attempted to tear down barricades surrounding…

AMD and Nvidia Stocks Experience Drop After AMD’s Guidance and Outlook In a surprising turn of events, AMD’s stock took a nosedive after the company’s latest earnings report. Despite year-over-year revenue and earnings growth, AMD fell short of expectations for the previous quarter. The Data Center segment performed well, driven by record sales of the MI300 AI accelerators and EPYC server processors. However, weakness in the Gaming and Embedded segments offset these gains. Nvidia, a leading graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer, saw its stock retreat after AMD’s earnings report. Here’s what happened: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) disappointed investors with its…

Paul Auster, Celebrated Novelist and Brooklyn Literary Icon, Dies at 77 Paul Auster, the prolific novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung cancer. Auster, known for his postmodern reimagining of the noir novel, became one of the signature New York writers of his generation. Here are the key details: Background: Born in the United States, Auster rose to fame in the 1980s with his unique literary style. His work often explored the complexities of human existence, blending elements of mystery, existentialism, and also urban life. Auster rose to fame in the…