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30/07/2025

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama mark their 33rd wedding anniversary today, July 30, 2025. The couple got married on July 30, 1992.

They are parents to five children: Shafik, Shahid, Sharaf, Jesse, and Farida.

Congratulations to the First Couple of the Republic of Ghana on this special occasion.

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29/07/2025

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at creating job opportunities for Ghanaian youth.

This comes after the President of the GFA, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, paid a courtesy call on the CEO of YEA, Malik Basintale.

During the meeting, Mr. Basintale emphasized YEA’s willingness to support any initiative that promotes youth employment.

The meeting marks the beginning of potential collaborative efforts to use football as a vehicle for youth empowerment and job creation.

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28/07/2025

https://www.the1957news.com/coa-72-not-approved-by-fda-for-clinical-trials-for-hiv-coarmlc-debunks-misleading-media-publications/

COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company (COARMLC) has officially denied claims suggesting that its product, COA-72, is undergoing clinical trials as an

27/07/2025

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Julius Debrah, joined mourners at the final funeral rites of the late Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyer, husband of the Member of Parliament for Agona East, Hon. Queenstar Maame Pokua Sawyer.

The ceremony, held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cantonments, Accra, brought together political figures, religious leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to offer their condolences and support to the grieving family.

Hon. Debrah’s presence was a show of solidarity with the bereaved MP and her family as they bid farewell to Mr. Sawyer, who was peacefully laid to rest over the weekend.

The solemn occasion served as a moment to reflect on Mr. Sawyer’s life and legacy, and to comfort those left behind during this period of mourning.

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27/07/2025

Preparations are far advanced as Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is set to officially announce his intention to contest the party’s flagbearer race scheduled for January 31, 2026.

Credible information available to The1957News indicates that Mr. Agyapong will declare his presidential bid on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Meanwhile, the NPP is expected to open nominations for the flagbearer position on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Interested aspirants seeking to lead the party into the 2028 General Elections will be required to pick up nomination forms and go through the party’s vetting and contest procedures.

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27/07/2025

[Pictures] The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah ( ), and I had a great conversation about my work on Friday. To my surprise, he’s been following our work for some time now.

He encouraged me to keep my head up and continue pushing forward. Thank you, sir!

My team and I are even more motivated, knowing that beyond our cherished audience, prominent figures in our society are also observing and appreciating our efforts.

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26/07/2025

The Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has paid a courtesy call on the Omanhen of Cape Coast, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, at the Emintsimadze Palace, as part of her ongoing regional tour to engage traditional leaders and stakeholders across the country.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who was warmly received by the Omanhen, his elders, and chiefs, expressed her profound gratitude to the people of Cape Coast and the Central Region for their continued support and belief in the vision of inclusive governance. She also called for sustained prayers and collaboration as the government works to improve the lives of all Ghanaians.

“I am here to thank the people of the Central Region for standing with us through the years. Your support has been instrumental, and we are committed to building a Ghana that serves every citizen, not just a privileged few,” she said.

The Vice President acknowledged the strong historical and cultural roots of the Central Region and emphasized government’s dedication to development projects in the area, particularly in education, health, and youth empowerment.

In his remarks, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II lauded Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for her humility, intellect, and steady leadership. He expressed confidence in her ability to champion the cause of ordinary Ghanaians and encouraged her to remain rooted in service.

The visit is seen as part of the Vice President’s broader effort to deepen ties with traditional authorities and ensure that development policies are aligned with the needs of local communities.

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