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Galamsey Menace: GRASAG to Join Catholic Bishops in Protest Against Galamsey on October 11

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The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has announced its intention to join forces with the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference in a nationwide protest against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, and what they describe as worsening governance in the country. The protest, scheduled for October 11, 2024, is expected to draw significant attention to the environmental degradation caused by galamsey and the perceived lapses in leadership in addressing the issue. The Catholic Bishops have been vocal in their criticisms of illegal mining, which has devastated large portions of Ghana’s forests, farmlands, and water bodies. They argue that despite various government initiatives to combat galamsey, the issue persists, posing a serious threat to the environment and livelihoods across the country. GRASAG, representing the voices of Ghana’s graduate students, has expressed concerns about the future of the nation, particularly in the areas of environmental cons

Deputy CEO of Northern Development Authority sacked

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The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority, Patrick Seidu, has been sacked by President Nana Akufo-Addo. A letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare noted that Mr Seidu is expected to comprehensively hand over his duties and any official property to the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority before his departure. His dismissal is expected to take effect from March 21, 2023. “We wish to inform you that, H. E. the President has decided to terminate your appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority with effect from 21st March 2023. “You are expected to comprehensively hand over your duties and any official property in your custody to the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority before your departure. We thank you for your services, and we wish you the best in your future endeavours.” Got a Story to share with us, Kindly WhatsApp +233 (0) 256651193 or send an email t

23 Years Cerebral Palsy Victim Graduates University With Second Class Upper

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Miss Abigail Nyameye Arko, a 23- year old lady who is living with cerebral palsy has defied all odds and graduated from the Takoradi Technical University (TTU). She graduated with a Second Class Upper (HND) in Information Communication Technology (ICT) She was given a special award for her outstanding performance and also for giving practical meaning to the saying that “disability is not inability”. The award, which was in a form of a citation was also to recognize her outstanding efforts towards the realization of her academic career and goals much against her challenge. The citation stated, “You defied the limitations with cerebral palsy by blazing on your strong and positive character towards every activity in your line of studies at the University”. “You are a role model with a resistant spirit for which reason you are so much revered by your colleagues and everyone in the university”. DAILY GUIDE gathered that the condition of Miss Nyameye Arko was from birth. It was also gathered

Gunmen Attack Apostle Johnson Suleman’s Convoy, Killed Seven

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Gunmen, on Friday evening, attacked the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries along the Benin-Auchi Road in Edo State, and killed seven persons including three policemen. The outspoken cleric was said to be returning to his Auchi base from Benin City after a foreign trip when suspected kidnappers opened fire on his convoy around Warrake village close to Auchi Town. The well-armed gunmen killed three of his police escorts and four other yet-to-be-identified persons. Also, Apostle Suleman in a recorded video after the attack, said he escaped assassination, even as he confirmed the killing of seven persons in his convoy. He revealed the perpetrators to be those who have been responsible for scandalizing him previously.

Just In: Yemi Alade has been named Spotify Equal Africa

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Yemi Alade Nigerian Singer Yemi Alade is this month's equal Africa Ambassador for the global music streaming platform Spotify. The program provides female artists with support and resources to grow their craft through multiple playlists. With four albums and EP and multiple hit songs under her belt, Yemi Alade is no stranger to the spotlight and is part of the Afropop Elite. It's a great time to be alive. Female artists have quadrupled in number compared to a decade. Well, the only thing we ask now in this male dominated industry is for equal opportunities, equal opportunities to be seen, for our talents to be showcased, because in the universe of music there is no gender, only potential creativity and pure magic, Singer Yemi Alade said after being named Ambassador. She is the first African female Afro pop star to hit over 100 million views on YouTube and BEVO with her smash hit single Johnny, which is now, the most viewed video from an African female pop star ever. The checke

Meek Mills Video Shot inside the Jubilee House

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We all recount meek mill's visit to Ghana during the festive periods to perform at a big concert in Ghana. During his visit, American Rapper Meek Mill too the opportunity to visit the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House and seize the opportunity to Shoot a music video at the Jubilee House.  After the released of this video footage, it generated lots of controversies and became talk of town among the Ghanaian community. Below is the video: 

I’ll take responsibility for my mistake! - Rapper Meek Mill

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Meek mill was billed to perform in Ghana during the Christmas periods and he took the opportunity to visit the Jubilee House and took videos which was later released as music video of one of his songs. This action from the American Rapper Meek Mill generated a lot of controversies among Ghanaians and has drown international attention. the rapper took to his social media platform to apologize to Ghana and it's citizens. His message is below. From Meek Mill “I don’t think they knew it was video footage when we asked to shoot it’s a small camera and one kid … in America we didn’t know this existed and was excited to show because they don’t show Ghana on our media much! So I’ll take responsibility for my mistake! Not intentional”

'I Have Employed 7,158 Workers, Ask Them How Many They Have' Kennedy Agyapong Touts Himself Above His Competitors

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New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has questioned the competence of his competitors in the party’s upcoming contest.In a video shared by Oman Media and sighted by GhanaWeb, the presidential hopeful speaking to some delegates of the party noted that while he has created jobs to employ thousands, same cannot be said for his competitors.“… someone who can create businesses for everyone to get employment. For all those coming to compete, I urge you to inquire from them that you want to be president but how many jobs have you created thus far to employ our children? My mother sitting here is old and does not have the strength to work but if her son is employed she can say that she didn’t join NPP in vain. But sitting there now nothing shows her party is in power because when her son is seeking for police, immigration, fire service or prisons service recruitment he won’t get,” he added.The ruling NPP will later this year elect a flagbearer in the hopes of securin

“What wrong did we do to Akufo-Addo by making him our head of state? Rex Omar Fumes

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Rex Omar, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization Many people are expressing divided opinion on social media after American rapper, Meek Mill, who recently paid a visit to Ghana released a music video he shot inside the seat of government. Meek Mill was billed to perform at the Afrochella event in Accra and was later spotted with the President at the Jubilee House together with Akufo-Addo’s daughter who is the Chief Executive Officer at the Creative Arts Council. Rex Omar, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), sharing his thoughts on the issue, rhetorical said, ‘what wrong did we do to Akufo-Addo by making him our head of state’. He raged “I’m really finding it very difficult to understand the disdain and the total lack of respect the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has been displaying to Ghanaians. “What wrong did we do to Akufo-Addo by making him our head of state? How on earth will you allow such a DESECRATION of the seat of government o