Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Lordina Mahama calls for unity within NDC ahead of 2024 Election
Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, wife of NDC flag bearer John Mahama, emphasized the need for unity within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a meeting with Northern regional and constituency executives in Tamale on Friday, June 1 2024. Addressing party members, Mrs. Mahama stressed the importance of setting aside differences and focusing on the collective…
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Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell dies aged 54
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has passed away at the age of 54 following a brief illness. Everton Football Club announced the sad news on 15 June 2024, stating, “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54. Not just a…
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Dr. William Atta Owusu Resigns from NDC, Citing Betrayal
Longtime National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Dr. William Atta Owusu, has made the decision to resign from the party, citing what he calls a “shameful” disownment despite his years of dedicated service. In a direct and resolute statement, Dr. Atta Owusu declared, “I, Dr. William Atta Owusu, am left with no choice but to tender…
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NPP Members in Kwabre East Confront Ken Agyapong, Lament neglect despite huge votes
In a recent development in the Ashanti Region, Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin North and prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), faced a confrontational moment during his visit to the Kwabre East constituency. A video circulating on social media captured a tense encounter where NPP members, evidently frustrated, voiced grievances over…
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Franklin Cudjoe: Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Has Been Paying $1.5M Monthly to Kelni GVG for No Work Since 2018
Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has urged the Minister of Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, to cancel the Kelni GVG contract, citing wasteful expenditure. Cudjoe claims that the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has been paying Kelni GVG $1.5 million every month since 2018 for no work done.…
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Tom Brady Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
Tom Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, added another illustrious accolade to his storied career on Wednesday, June12 2024 night as he was enshrined into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held at Gillette Stadium, was a grand affair marked by perfect weather and attended by…
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Former Times sports columnist, Mike Downey dies at 72
Mike Downey, a beloved sports columnist known for his insightful and engaging writing at the Los Angeles Times, passed away from a heart attack at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, on June 12, 2024. He was 72 years old. Downey’s career spanned several decades and multiple cities, starting from a suburban Chicago newspaper where…
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Former England and Bolton defender Tommy Banks dies, aged 94
Tommy Banks, believed to be England’s oldest living former international, passed away at the age of 94 on June 13, 2024. Banks earned six caps for England, making his international debut against the Soviet Union in Moscow in May 1958. He was also part of the squad led by Walter Winterbottom that competed in the…
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Archibald Prize-winning Australian artist Guy Warren, dies aged 103
Renowned Australian artist Guy Warren has passed away at the age of 103, as confirmed by the gallery representing him, King Street Gallery on William in Sydney. He died at 5am on Friday June 14, 2024, following a brief period in palliative care. Warren is survived by two children, Joanna and Paul, from his marriage…
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Afia Pokua-Bawumia’s running mate delaying because of Dumsor
Afia Pokua, a prominent broadcast journalist, has suggested that the delay in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia naming his running mate for the upcoming elections is directly linked to the ongoing issue of ‘Dumsor’ in the country. According to Pokua, who works with Despite Media, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already selected Dr.…
