Tragic loss: KNUST student dies in ‘galamsey’ pit
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Tragic loss: KNUST student dies in ‘galamsey’ pit

Technology tamfitronics A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Manso, claiming the life of Patrick Mensah, a final year BSc. Agriculture Biotech student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Confirming the incident, his uncle stated that Mensah had just completed his final semester exams and arrived home on Monday evening, eager to start the holidays. Tragically, his life was cut short on Tuesday when he visited a friend at an illegal mining ‘galamsey’ site. In a heroic attempt to rescue a gentleman who had fallen into the ‘galamsey’ pit, Mensah dived into the pit. Unfortunately, he did not survive. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a bright and promising young man. An investigation into the incident has reportedly commenced. 📍📍SAD NEWS📍📍Patrick Mensah,...
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Public Voices Often Ignored in States’ Opioid Settlement Money Decisions
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Public Voices Often Ignored in States’ Opioid Settlement Money Decisions

Health News tamfitronics The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20.The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote on whether to reject the city’s decision.It was a thorny issue with major implications — both for Kensington residents and people across the state, as the decision could set a precedent for what kind of spending the board would allow for years to come.But a lot of people were shut out of the discussion.Pennsylvania’s board doesn’t allow members of the public to speak at its meetings, a rule that sets it apart from about two dozen similar opioid...
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NDPHC new MD, Jennifer Adighije vows to drive change with tech, talent
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NDPHC new MD, Jennifer Adighije vows to drive change with tech, talent

Technology tamfitronics GENTLE EAGLEThe new Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has committed to driving positive change within the organisation by harnessing technology and human capital.During the handover ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Adighije expressed gratitude for a smooth transition and thanked President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the opportunity to serve.“Our mandate at NDPHC is clear: to execute and manage national IPP assets optimally,” she stated.“My vision rests on three pillars: optimising asset performance, enhancing process efficiency, and leveraging technology and human capital for positive change,” she added.Adighije underscored the importance of human capital, stating, “Our human capital is our greatest asset.”She also acknowledged the outgoing Managing Director, saying, “Today, we honour the outgoing MD, who has been eager to pass the baton. I suggest we...
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Mehbooba Mufti not to contest J-K polls
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Mehbooba Mufti not to contest J-K polls

Top Stories Tamfitronics SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said she will not contest the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmirpointing out that she would not be able to fulfil her party's agenda in the union territory set up even if she were to become the chief minister. "I have been chief minister of a government with the BJP which revoked FIRs against 12,000 persons (in 2016).Can we do that now? I, as the chief minister of a government with (PM) Modi, wrote a letter to separatists to invite them for talks. Can you do that today? I got a ceasefire (implemented) on ground. Can you do that today? If you cannot take back an FIR as chief minister, what does one do with such a post?" she said. The PDP ...
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