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Bagbin’s attitude is a major threat to our democracy – Kwamena Duncan
Former Minister for Central Region, Kwamena Duncan, has fiercely criticized Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin for sacking the MP for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, from the House during the proceedings on Monday, July...
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Agric Minister was involved in conflict of interest – Sophia Akuffo reacts to botched SSNIT Hotels deal
Sophia Akuffo, former Chief Justice of Ghana, has criticized Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong for being involved in a situation she views as a conflict of interest concerning the sale of hotels...
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SSNIT Hotels saga: They purposely ‘kill’ state institutions to later sell them cheap – Sophia Akuffo
Former Chief Justice of Ghana, Sophia Akuffo, has leveled serious accusations against the management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).She alleged that SSNIT intentionally neglected the hotels it planned to sell...
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Ghana Association of Assembly members urge govt to speed up payment of delayed ex-gratia
Ghana Association of Assembly Members has urged the Local Government Ministry to expedite the payment of their ex-gratia.During a press conference held in Sehwi Essam, Bia West District, Western North Region, National President...
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More Bawumia promises; as the veep promises farmers with tractors
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to support Ghanaian farmers with tractors and credit facilities to boost productivity and lower food prices.Speaking at a campaign rally in Wa...
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“Filthy dormitories” – Central Tongu MP derails govt’s acclaimed GHC 9bn investment in Free SHS
Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, Alexander Roosevelt, has highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by Senior High Schools in Ghana, despite substantial government funding for the Free Senior High School policy.In the 2024 Mid-Year...
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Africa sees 17 per cent hike in road crash deaths – WHO 2023 road safety status report
World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the urgent need for Ghana and other African nations to adopt comprehensive policies and strategies aimed at reducing road traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities by 50% by 2030,...
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Food suppliers to picket at Education Ministry over debts
The National Food Suppliers Association of Ghana (NAFSAG) has announced plans to stage a protest at the Ministry of Education’s offices if the outstanding debts owed to its members are not resolved.NAFSAG is expressing...
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Police clash with Domeabra residents; gunshots fired
Police from the Greater Accra Region reportedly used live ammunition to disperse a crowd in the Domeabra community over land dispute, according to reports.The confrontation erupted when law enforcement and alleged land guards arrived...
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Ghanaian-US based pastor who killed his wife in 2021 sentenced to life imprisonment
Sylvester Ofori, a self-proclaimed prophet and former leader of Floodgates of Heaven International Ministries in Orlando, Florida, has admitted to killing his estranged wife but disputes claims that the murder was premeditated.Ofori's defense attorney,...
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You can have our August salaries, we will still strike – CETAG members to govt
Members and leaders of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) remain steadfast despite their employers threatening to freeze their salaries.In an interview with JoyNews, a member of CETAG’s national communications team,...
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Commercial drivers in Kumasi accepts reintroduction of road tolls
Commercial drivers at Doctor Mensah in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, have shown support for Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam's plan to reintroduce road toll taxes.Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam unveiled the road toll reintroduction during...
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Kejetia traders calls on govt to intervene sharp inflation increase
Vendors at Kejetia Market have voiced serious concerns over the recent rise in inflation, which has caused a dramatic increase in the cost of goods.They argue that this inflationary trend is impacting consumer purchasing...
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NPP can only be held accountable if they lose 2024 elections – Okudzeto
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged Ghanaians to vote for change in the upcoming 2024 elections, asserting that the only path to accountability for the incumbent New Patriotic Party...
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Yagbonwura allegedly ‘sacks’ gov’t delegation sent to intercede for Jinapor
The paramount chief of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Soale Jewu Soale has had to send away a high-powered government delegation seeking to have the ban on Samuel Abu Jinapor, the MP for Damongo and...
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Denmark govt donates IT and cyber security equipment to GIS
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has received a significant boost with a generous donation of state-of-the-art information technology and cyber security equipment from the government of Denmark.The donation, aimed at enhancing the GIS's...
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System to issue flood warning to be operational before next rainy season – Oppong-Nkrumah
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has announced that the government’s newly introduced Flood Early Warning System will be operational before the upcoming rainy season.During the sod-cutting ceremony for the Nima-Paloma drain,...
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Oppong-Nkrumah to headline 2024 Busia Institute Lecture
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) is preparing to host the 2024 Busia Institute Lecture, featuring the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, as the keynote speaker.The lecture will be...
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Bawumia will use “common sense” to govern Ghana – Gideon Boako
Spokesperson for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Gideon Boako, has articulated the Vice President's commitment to employing a "common sense approach" in transforming the lives of Ghanaians.Speaking in an interview with Peace...
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Don’t wear party colours but speak on political issues – Napo tells chiefs
Running mate for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has called upon traditional leaders across Ghana to actively engage in the nation’s political discourse....
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NPP’s bus driving training for Kayayei kicks off
The Bus Driving Training for Kayayei, part of the Kayayei Empowerment Programme launched by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 25, at Ayalolo's training centers.Earlier this year, Dr....
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Ghana’s galamsey fight has been unsuccessful – Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, has voiced his concerns regarding Ghana's ongoing struggle with illegal mining, also known as "galamsey."According to Ambassador Verheul, the lack of effective law enforcement is a...
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Construction works for Ashaiman-Akosombo Junction road resume
The 64km Ashaiman to Akosombo Junction Road project has resumed after a nearly year-long pause.This initiative, part of the Eastern Corridor Road upgrade (Lot 1), includes several critical components: the construction of a...
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Serious leaders don’t have unserious phone on credit policy mindset – Ghanaian rants
A Ghanaian individual, whose name remains unknown, has strongly criticized the current Akufo-Bawumia administration. Expressing frustration with the ongoing hardships, the youth condemned the government's poor policies.As the 2024 elections approach, this individual asserted...
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Blow job, anal sex, use of dildos illegal in Ghana
Acts such as blow jobs, anal sex, and the use of dildos are unlawful in Ghana as the Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the criminal law prohibiting unnatural carnal knowledge involving persons...
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Bawumia to replace fertilizer with lime, provide farmers tractors on credit
Flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged robust support for Ghanaian farmers by introducing lime as an alternative to traditional fertilizers and providing tractors on credit to boost...
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Do not shun away from political issues – NAPO tells Nungua chiefs
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has called on traditional leaders throughout Ghana to actively influence the country’s political scene.Emphasizing the significant impact chiefs have in shaping...
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NMC sets up committee for media protection, disinformation fight ahead of 2024 polls
The National Media Commission (NMC) of Ghana has initiated measures to ensure the safety of journalists as the country prepares for the 2024 elections.Emphasizing professionalism and adherence to the code of ethics, the...
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Petrol importers challenged to build refineries in Nigeria
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has challenged critics accusing Aliko Dangote of trying to dominate the oil sector to build their refineries in Nigeria instead of importing petrol and diesel.On Monday, Adesina addressed...
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Vehicular accident on Adjringanor- School Junction road leaves driver injured
A tragic accident involving a long truck and a salon car has occurred on the Adjringanor-School Junction Road in Accra.The collision, which happened during the busy morning commute, led to significant injuries and major...
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Ghana’s cocoa yield to plunge beneath 500,000 metric tons this season – World Bank
Cocoa output is anticipated to drop under 500,000 metric tons in the 2023/2024 crop season because of the swollen-shoot disease, per the World Bank’s 8th Ghana Economic Update.In the previous 2022/2023 crop season, cocoa...
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Good Grow, the “wee” farm company set up by Akufo-Addo’s daughters
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made startling allegations against President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, claiming they own a marijuana company named Good Grow Limited along with several other businesses.Mr Ablakwa...
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Adamorobe residents charge to the streets to protest poor road conditions
Residents of Adamorobe in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region have staged a protest demanding urgent repairs to their crumbling road infrastructure.The community’s discontent has reached a boiling point after years...
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Kayayei driving training launched by Bawumia begins today
The Bus Driving Training for head porters, commonly known as "kayayei," officially kicks off today, Thursday, July 25, as part of the Kayayei Empowerment Programme launched by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.The training sessions...
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Bukom Banku ‘betrays’ Mahama, endorses Alan
Ghanaian boxer Braimah Kamoko, widely known as Bukom Banku, has recently endorsed Alan Kyeremanten, leader of the Movement for Change party and an Independent Presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 elections.The endorsement came during...
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Old Testament God would’ve made the earth swallow Akufo-Addo for lying – Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi has once again criticized the Akufo-Addo administration. In a heated discussion on Metro TV's morning show, the officer expressed frustration over the...
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NDC shifts strategy, adopts house-to-house campaign
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has announced a strategic shift in the party's campaign approach ahead of the upcoming December elections.Departing from the large rallies characteristic of...
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Defunct DKM founder spotted with Bawumia
The founder of defunct DKM Financial Services, Martin Dele, has been sighted in the company of the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during his campaign tour ahead...
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Video: The moment a Rev. introduces Mahama as NPP flagbearer
The 12th-anniversary wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service for the late former President John Evans Atta Mills witnessed a hilarious moment when a reverend pastor misidentified former President Mahama.The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress...
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Akufo-Addo’s daughters and friends have founded 42 businesses since 2017 – Okudzeto
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, Edwina Akufo-Addo, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, together with friends have forty-two companies under their names in Ghana.He mentioned a marijuana...
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Zuria FM reporter convicted for assaulting Alpha Radio boss
A journalist with Kumasi-based Zuria FM, Yussif Abdul Ganiu, known as “Nshola,” has been convicted by the Asokwa District Court for making inflammatory comments likely to disrupt public peace.Judge Afia Densi Asare-Kyire delivered...
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The guy called Anyidoho is a buffoon – Nii Lante Vanderpuye
MP for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has voiced his frustration over the disruptions that occurred during the memorial service for the late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills at Asomdwee Park on Wednesday,...
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A friend laced my ‘weed’ with cocaine – Drug addict narrates downfall moment
A Ghanaian man has opened up about his dramatic fall from wealth and affluence into the abyss of poverty and drug addiction.Preferring to remain anonymous, the man recounted his story during a recent...
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Presidential candidates are not obligated to participate in debates – Lecturer
Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has stated that presidential debates cannot be mandated in Ghana's electoral process since they are not yet institutionalized.Dr. Asah-Asante explained that...
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Anyidoho is playing a ‘buffoonery’ due to his hatred for Mahama – Vanderpuye
Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has voiced his disappointment over the disruption that occurred during the memorial service for the late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills at Asomdwee Park...
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2 govt officials narrowly escape death in robbery attack on Berekum-Drobo highway
Two Chief Executives in the Bono Region narrowly avoided death when they were involved in a robbery on the Fetentaa section of the Berekum-Drobo highway.The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported that Mr. Andrews Bediako,...
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“We will deal with him” – Family of late Atta Mills to Anyidoho
In the wake of the chaos at the 12th-anniversary commemoration ceremony on July 24, 2024, the family of the late Ghanaian president, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, has announced potential legal action against...
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Justice Alexander Osei Tutu promoted to the Court of Appeal
Prominent High Court Justice Alexander Osei Tutu has been promoted to the Court of Appeals.He was among 16 justices whose nominations were presented to Parliament by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in accordance with...
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Partnership between TOR, Sentuo pivotal – Herbert Krapa
Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has emphasised the importance of forging a stronger partnership between the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Sentuo Oil Refinery.This call to action came...
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We’ve improved, grown significantly under Hilda Ampadu – NaSIA to NAGRAT
The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has responded to calls from the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) for the removal of Executive Director Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu.NAGRAT’s President, Angel Carbonu, had proposed Dr....
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