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21/06/2024

Former Ghana Premier League star Hans Kwofie dies in car crash

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Ghanaian striker Hans Kwofie has tragically lost his life in a car accident in Dadwen, in the Ashanti region, on Friday. The 35-year-old footballer was on his way to his hometown of Dompim Pepesa when the accident occurred, resulting in his immediate death, according to Ghanasoccernet. Kwofie

21/06/2024

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21/06/2024

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21/06/2024

I’m proud of my age and experience – Opoku-Agyemang replies critics

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The running mate to NDC’s flagbearer, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has responded to criticisms from the former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who questioned her suitability for candidacy based on her age. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s remarks come in response to Kyei Mensah Bonsu’s comme...

21/06/2024

Ghanaians are suffering; stop the jokes and comedy – Mahama tells Bawumia

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The 2024 Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has emphasised that the role of the presidency is a serious responsibility that should be entrusted to capable individuals. He highlighted the urgent challenges facing Ghanaians and stressed that the 20

21/06/2024

This is the reason we’re losing some old songs – Joe Mettle on Team Eternity’s copyright case

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Celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician, Joe Mettle has shared his view regarding the copyright issue between Team Eternity Ghana and Hallelujah Voices’ ‘Defe Defe’ The song ‘Defe Defe’ performed by Hallelujah Voices was written by Osuani Afrifa and executively produced by Kwame Mickey for Kaa...

21/06/2024

NPP’s track record shows they can’t deliver – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

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The running mate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has warned Ghanaians to be cautious of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 slogan, “It is possible,” claiming that the ruling party cannot deliver on its promises. Speaking during an eng...

21/06/2024

Ghana, bondholders reach agreement in principle to restructure $13bn debt

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Ghana has reached an agreement in principle with its bondholders for the restructuring of $13 billion worth of international debt, three sources told Reuters on Thursday, on the heels of a deal finalised with official creditors earlier this month. The deal will see bondholders take a haircut on p

21/06/2024

50 People acquire HIV every day

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An estimated 50 people are infected with HIV every day, the Ghana AIDS Commission has said.Majority of the new infections have been identified as persons between 15 and 49 years old, the economically active population. The data announced during the release of the 2023 national and sub-national HIV a

21/06/2024

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20/06/2024

Minority threatens protest over locked up medical supplies at Tema Port

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The Minority Caucus in Parliament has threatened to embark on a demonstration if the government fails to clear all the containers of essential medical supplies locked up at the Tema Port. This follows a two-week ultimatum given by the Health Minister to officers to clear the consignment donated t

20/06/2024

86,000 passports ready but uncollected – Osafo-Maafo reveals

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What will make you go through the process of acquiring a travelling passport and after it has been issued you refuse to collect it? This is a question that needs answers as a total of eighty-six thousand passports have been left uncollected at various passports application centres across the coun

20/06/2024

Election 2024: I’ll ban mining in forest reserves if elected president – Mahama

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The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has warned that Ghana’s forest reserves will be a no-go area for individuals seeking to carry out mining activities under the next NDC government. He emphasised that the exploration of mineral resources must not come a

20/06/2024

Saglemi: Govt is acting in accordance with the law, be ready to do same to stand the scrutiny of time – KON tells developers

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Minister of Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (KON) has said the government will publish every single bid received from developers for the Saglemi Housing project. He says they will also publish the evaluation report so that people will see how the various bids were evaluated. Mr Oppong Nk

20/06/2024

I Will gift him a house, hotel if Ablakwa proves that Rock City is making losses – Bryan Acheampong

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The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has vowed to gift MP for North Tongu, Okudzeto Ablakwa a house and a hotel if the MP can substantiate claims that Rock City Hotel is incurring losses. Acheampong’s challenge comes in response to Ablakwa’s allegations regarding the financia...

20/06/2024

Ghana begins second round of debt restructuring talks with bondholders

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Ghana has commenced the second round of talks on its $13 billion external debt restructuring programme with bondholders.The second round of talks between the Government and bondholders is purported to have begun this week. The two sides began direct negotiations after entering into non-disclosure

20/06/2024

Akufo-Addo extends contract of Auditor-General

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the contract of the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu for 2 years. He was due to retire from office on August 1. “I wish to bring to the information of all staff that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, has extended t

19/06/2024

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19/06/2024

Bryan Acheampong dares Ablakwa to prove claim of losses at Rock City Hotel

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The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has dismissed allegations that his hotel, Rock City, is incurring losses. The rebuttal comes in the wake of accusations by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP), for North Tongu who suggested the hotel was unprofitable and clai

19/06/2024

Kotoko terminate contracts of 6 players ahead of 2024/25 season

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Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced parting ways with some 4 players as they prepare for the upcoming season.In an official statement on Wednesday, June 19, the Porcupine Warriors announced that attacking midfield Rocky Dwamena left the club. According to the club, the midfie

19/06/2024

Sale of SSNIT hotels: Ablakwa must show if procurement processes were manipulated for Rock City – Ahiagbah

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The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahaigbah has told North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto to demonstrate whether procurement processes were breached in the sale of the hotels belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Agr

19/06/2024

Supreme Court dismisses suit against FDA ban on celebrity alcoholic advert

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The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit filed by Mark Osae against the Food and Drug Authority’s (FDA) ban on alcoholic advertisements by celebrities. The suit was filed by Mark Darlington Osae, the manager of Reggie ‘N’ Bollie and Skrewfaze after he was dissatisfied by the FDA’s directive....

19/06/2024

I’ll do the same thing even if any NDC member tries to acquire state property – Ablakwa

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North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that he will oppose any government official even if the person is a member of his party the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who attempts to acquire state assets. He said he started opposition state capture 16 years ago when he t

19/06/2024

Supreme Court to deliver judgment on FDA ban on celebrity alcoholic advert today

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The Supreme Court will today, June 19, 2024 deliver its judgment in the case in which Mark Darlington Osae has filed a suit against directives that banned celebrities from alcoholic advertisements. The apex court panel of seven had twice, including on May 8, 2024, deferred its judgment on the mat

19/06/2024

War in Ukraine has affected Africa as well - Akufo-Addo

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Ghana's President Akufo-Addo said the war in Ukraine has negatively affected the economies of African countries and caused high inflation.Akufo-Addo said that the war in Ukraine has an impact on Africa, as it has affected African economies, living standards, and high inflation. Ghana is interested i

19/06/2024

Ghana seeks $1.7bn from AFREXIM Bank facility

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Ghana aims to secure $1.7 billion in loans and other support from the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) before the end of the year, Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Abena Osei Asare, has disclosed. These funds, according to Ms Asare, will be directed towards programmes supporting

19/06/2024

Election 2024: NDC outdoors campaign team

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed it’s national campaign team ahead of the 2024 general election. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Fifi Kwetey stated that the selection was done after extensive consultations. Below is the full list PRESS STATEM

18/06/2024

Let’s unite and rally behind Bawumia – Ken Agyapong urges supporters

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Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central has extended an olive branch to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the recent campaign tour of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that sparked controversy within the ranks. Addressing concerns that arose from his unann

18/06/2024

Hands off our Hotels Demo: Ablakwa officially presents petition to govt

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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has submitted a formal petition to the government, demanding an immediate halt to the sale of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel owned by the Minister of Food and Agricult