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Murtala Mohammed – Mahama will fulfill promise to repeal L.I. 2462 within 120 days
The Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, has dismissed claims that the government has failed in its…
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MoMo vendor robbed and killed in his room
A 24-year-old mobile money vendor, identified only as ‘Junior’, has allegedly been murdered in his one-room apartment at Kwadaso in…
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II destools Mpasaasohene over illegal mining and other unlawful act
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II, chief of Mpasaaso No.2 in the Ashanti region,…
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Removal of taxes should be seen as incentives, not losses says Bokpin
Professor of finance and economics at the University of Ghana, Prof Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government not to view…
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Bokpin – Take another look at betting tax
As Ghana anticipates the presentation of the 2025 budget on Tuesday, March 10, economist Prof Godfred Bokpin has called on…
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Salaga Senior High School incident – 28 students including 3 convicts recommended for indefinite suspension
A fifteen-member committee, comprising all major stakeholders of the Salaga Senior High School in the East Gonja Municipality of the…
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John Mahama to strengthen economic cooperation
President John Mahama has announced plans to strengthen economic cooperation between Ghana and Burkina Faso, with discussions underway to establish…
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Education Minister calls on Indonesia to establish Islamic Medical University
The Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the government of Indonesia to…
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Government set to increase School Feeding allocation per child
The government is set to increase the daily school feeding allocation per child from GHs1.50 to GHs2.00. According to Finance…
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Ghanaian Highlife musician ‘Mpempem Do Me’ featured in King Charles’ playlist
Legendary Ghanaian Highlife musician Daddy Lumba has received royal recognition as his song Mpempem Do Me is featured in King…
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Oppong Nkrumah – We expect Finance Minister to be truthful on Ghana’s economic record at budget presentation
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has emphasised the importance of truthfulness during the presentation of the…
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Former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority granted bail
A former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been granted bail following her detention by…
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Minister for Foreign Affairs secures $13m grant from Japan for Tamale electricity stabilization
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that he has signed an Exchange of Notes with the…
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Tamale: Customs seize GH¢20.6 Million worth of illicit cigarettes and tapentadol tablets
Customs officials in the Northern Region have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit cigarettes and controlled pharmaceuticals, dealing a significant…
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NSA Scandal: NIB detains Gifty Oware-Mensah over payroll fraud allegations
Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and a current Executive Council member of the…
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Sosu, Kasser-Tee, Aziz Bamba nominated to General Legal Council
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has nominated three distinguished legal professionals—Hon. Francis Xavier Sosu,…
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Mahama Picks Dr. Sodzi-Tettey As Acting CEO of National Vaccine Institute
Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey has been named by President John Mahama as the National Vaccine Institute’s (NVI) acting CEO, pending approval…
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Black Satellites Join Four-Nation Tournament In Morocco As Preparation For U-20 AFCON
In order to be ready for the 2018 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, Ghana’s U-20 national…
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Asante Kotoko head coach assures fans for three points against opponent
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has assured fans that his team is physically and mentally prepared to battle…
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Hearts of Oak goalkeeper call on the club’s supporters to remain patient
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has called on the club’s supporters to remain patient as the Ghana Premier League…
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Eric Ofori Antwi – ‘Hearts of Oak did not pay for my surgery’
Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi has revealed that the club did not cover the expenses for his…
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I’d have preferred a more focused approach to National Economic Dialogue says IMANI Africa’s Vice President
IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Kofi Bentil, has called for a more structured and solution-driven approach to National Economic Dialogue. He…
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Parliament has announced a re-composition of its committees
Parliament has announced a re-composition of its committees, with Isaac Adongo appointed as the new Chairperson of the Finance Committee.…
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DWM has extended heartfelt congratulations to women across globe – International Women’s Day 2025
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, DWM has extended heartfelt congratulations to women across the globe, particularly Ghanaian…
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Fire break out two shops at tudu
A fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday at Tudu, affecting two shops on the fourth floor of…
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Contract Workers Of Electoral Commission Demand Their Due Salaries For 2024 Elections
For services provided during the general elections in 2024, a few contract employees of the Electoral Commission (EC) in the…
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Isaac Adongo Takes Charge Of Finance Committee, Abena Osei-Asare To Head PAC
In an effort to improve legislative monitoring and governance, Parliament has announced a reorganization of its committees, including the nomination of prominent leaders. One of the most significant developments is the appointment of Abena Osei-Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), an important committee tasked with examining government spending and guaranteeing accountability in the use of public funds. She takes the place of James Avedzi, who was Ketu North’s previous Member of Parliament. The selection of Isaac Adongo, a member of parliament representing Bolgatanga Central, as chairman of the finance committee is another noteworthy development. Adongo will head the committee’s study of the national budget, tax laws, and other important financial topics thanks to his knowledge of economics and finance. Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng has also been named Chairman ofOne of the most significant developments is the appointment of Abena Osei-Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), an important committee tasked with examining government spending and guaranteeing accountability in the use of public funds. She takes the place of James Avedzi, who was Ketu North’s previous Member of Parliament. This committee plays a vital role in overseeing the preparation and implementation of…
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Mahama’s Government Has Only 30 Presidential Staffers – Kwakye Ofosu Counters Misinformation
Claims that President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 100 people to be presidential staffers have been denied by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications. He claims that only 30 staff members have been appointed by the president, which is a much smaller number than the previous administration had. This statement is in response to statements made by Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, who claimed that President Mahama had not fulfilled his promise to form a lean government by appointing more than 100 staffers to the presidency and more than 60 ministers as promised. More Speaking on the issue at a news conference on Friday, March 7, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu denied any allegations of nepotism and said that all presidential workers had been openly declared.He claims that only 30 staff members have been appointed by the president, which is a much smaller number than the previous administration had. This statement is in response to statements made by Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, who claimed that President Mahama had not fulfilled his promise to form a lean government by appointing more than 100 staffers to the presidency and more than 60 ministers as promised. Everybody who has been appointed as a presidential staffer has been named in a…
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9 MPs, Led by Sosu, Push for Reintroduction Of Anti-Witchcraft Bill
As International Women’s Day approaches, Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has reintroduced the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill, which…
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