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12/08/2024

Youth will not be left out in job creation – Mahama

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Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has no Ghanaian youth will be left behind in terms of job creation when the NDC assumes office. Addressing audience at the launch of the NDC Youth manifesto, John Mahama while touting his infamous ’24-hour’ policy said the policy w...

11/08/2024

Photos: Bawumia joins Ga Mashie to celebrate 2024 Homowo

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Vice President and flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday, joined the chiefs and people of Ga Mashie to celebrate the 2024 Homowo festival. The Vice President was welcomed by the Ga Mantsɛ, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru, the Gbese Mantsɛ, Nii Ayibontey and the Sempe Mantsɛ, Nii Adote Oti

10/08/2024

High Court jails 3 pastors for contempt of court

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The Accra High Court has sentenced three pastors to five days imprisonment each for contempt of court.Apostle Samuel Anang Sowah, Bishop Abraham Adjetey Adjei and Bishop Daniel Buernor Tokoli, formerly of the Holy Apostolic Reformed Church (HARC), were sent to prison for defying orders of the court

02/08/2024

Let’s position Ghana to harness opportunities in the mining sector – Lands Minister to stakeholders

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the landscape of the mining industry is evolving rapidly, and Ghana must position itself strategically to harness the opportunities presented by this dynamic sector. Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor said the country must continue to develop innovative measur

30/07/2024

Limited SHS teacher recruitment starts next week - Education Minister

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has disclosed that there will be limited senior high school teacher recruitment in early August. He announced this on his official page on July 30. The Minister did not provide additional information about how many teachers will be recr

30/07/2024

Ambulance case: Court of Appeal acquits and discharges Ato Forson

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The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing Ambulance case. The Court of Appeal has set aside the order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defence by the trial Court in the ongoing ambulance case. The High Court, Accra, on June 6 dismiss

30/07/2024

Court Issues Bench Warrant for Arrest of Bloom Bar and East End Bistro Owners

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An Accra High Court has issued bench warrants for the arrest of Edem Keith Aweke and Kofi Adjei Maafo, owners of Bloom Bar, due to their repeated failure to attend court without justification in a quasi-criminal matter. Background Edem Keith Aweke and Kofi Adjei Maafo are the proprietors of Bl

29/07/2024

We’ll improve Free SHS, remove double-track system – Mahama

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Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has promised to abolish the double-track system under the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. This, he said will ensure that all SHS students can attend school simultaneously. Speaking at the launch of the NDC 2024 c

27/07/2024

I will be truthful to you – Mahama tells Ghanaians

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Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said that he would be truthful to Ghanaians at all times. He says he will not tell the people what he cannot fulfill. “I will be truthful to you, I will never tell you lies,” he said during the launch of the NDC campa

27/07/2024

Election 2024: We’ll protect ballot boxes with our lives – Opare Addo

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George Opare Addo, National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to resist any attempts by opponents to steal ballot boxes during the 2024 general elections. He warned that the NDC would confront individuals who attempt to sn**ch ballot boxes. Speaking at the ND

27/07/2024

NPP’s National Communication Director involved in accident on Kumasi-Accra road

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Richard Ahiagbah, National Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), survived a lorry accident on Friday night at Aduapompo near Konongo in the Ashanti region. The accident occurred around 1:30 am on the Kumasi-Accra highway while Ahiagba was driving alone from Accra to Kumasi.

26/07/2024

Herbert Krapa commissions 16.8 megawatts photovoltaic solar plant for Tema Free Zones Enclave

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The Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has commissioned a rooftop photovoltaic solar plant that produces 16.8 megawatts of electricity at the Tema Free Zones Enclave. Mr. Krapa who was spotted wearing protective gear, climbed the three-storey high roof top to inspect the

25/07/2024

OSP acknowledges Ablakwa’s petition over $34m ambulance spare parts deal

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor has received a petition from the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding the controversial $34 million ambulance spare parts deal approved by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr Ablakwa alleged that Ofori-Atta and former

25/07/2024

Akufo-Addo encourages judges to take full advantage of the E-justice system

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has encouraged judges to take full advantage of the E-justice system to expedite the conduct of cases that come before them in the management of the court’s work, the transparent and efficient delivery of justice, builds confidence in citizens, businesses and...

25/07/2024

Eastern Region: “No road, no votes” – Adamorebe residents protest poor road conditions

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Residents of Adamorebe in the Akuapem South Municipality in the Eastern Region have staged a protest demanding improvements to their deteriorating roads. The community members stated that their roads have been in disrepair for years, with no action from authorities to rectify the situation. In

24/07/2024

Special Prosecutor declares 3 wanted for alleged corruption- related offences

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24/07/2024

Minority says 2024 mid-year budget review uninspiring, offers no hope to citizens

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The Minority in Parliament have criticized the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson he said that the government missed a fine opportunity to abolish taxes such as e-levy, which has suffocated Ghanaians

23/07/2024

We’ve invested almost GH₵10b in the road sector since January 2024 – Finance Minister

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Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has said government has invested close to ten billion Ghana cedis in the road sector from January 2024. Dr. Amin Adam noted that this is aimed at enhancing transportation in the country. Presenting the mid-year budget review to parliament on Tuesday,

23/07/2024

We cannot complete Kumasi Central Market project before 2024 elections – Sam Pyne

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The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) CEO, Samuel Pyne, has announced that the government has released funds for the stalled Central Market project to resume. Contrata, the construction firm, had left the site and terminated staff appointments, leaving only security and top management. Howeve

23/07/2024

Mid-Year budget review: Govt pays GH₵12bn to bondholders – Amin Adam

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The government has paid GHS12 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme in a move to stabilise Ghana’s economy and restore investor confidence. Presenting the mid-year budget review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam emphasised the g

22/07/2024

Mid-year budget: No new taxes; likely downward review of gov’t expenditure – Dep. Minister

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The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng has hinted that the government will likely review downward its expenditure when the finance minister presents the mid-year budget tomorrow, July 23, 2024. The World Bank at its release of the 8th Ghana Economic Update had cautioned the government ag

22/07/2024

Yagbonwura of Gonjaland bans Abu Jinapor from palaces in traditional area

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The Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Bi-kunuto Jewu Soale, has banned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, over his alleged interference in traditional matters.This follows a protest against Jinapor by some chiefs and people of the Gonjaland on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

22/07/2024

Ofori-Atta ordered the release of US$10m for purchases of ambulance spare parts – Ablakwa

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The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has been involved in a US$34.9 million equivalent to GHS538 million deal for 307 ambulance servicing. According to him, former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta,