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Oppong-Nkrumah advocates NHIS coverage for dialysis expenses

Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, expressed worry over the steep expenses faced by renal patients in Ghana. He proposed that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) should alleviate some of the financial burden...
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Theresa Kufuor’s passing: You can begin visiting Kufuor from Tuesday – Special aide to sympathisers

Dr. Kwabena Osei-Adubofour, who serves as a special aide and spokesperson for former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has entreated sympathisers and well-wishers who wish to extend their condolences to the statesman over the death...
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4 cars collide on UPSA-Legon road at Madina

Motorists plying the UPSA-Legon road today experienced a traffic jam after four vehicles collided. The four vehicles involved a Mercedes-Benz, KIA Matiz, Sprinter, and a cab. Per reports, the red Mercedes-Benz had one of its wheels...
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217 people dead because of locked-up funds in Menzgold

The leadership of customers affected by the now-defunct Menzgold Company Limited has approached former President John Mahama, seeking his assistance in recovering their funds that remain locked within the illicit gold dealership and investment firm. These customers...
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Spare parts dealers in Abossey Okai express anger towards GRA policies

The Abbosey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has voiced its deep concern and frustration regarding an ongoing compliance and monitoring operation conducted by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Accusing the...
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First Lady Rebecca Akufo reacts to Theresa Kufuor’s demise

First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo, has offered her condolences to the family of former President Agyekum Kufuor over the recent passing of his wife, Theresa Kufuor. The former First Lady, Theresa...
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I am not as gentle as Alan, you try and see – Kennedy Agyapong warns NPP

Aspirant for the position of flagbearer in the upcoming presidential primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has reiterated his objection to the perception that the November 4th vote is being manipulated...
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Ghana poised to lead in medical care across West Africa by 2030 – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has articulated the government's aspiration to establish Ghana as the primary hub for medical excellence within the West African sub-region by the year 2030. President Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in achieving this vision,...
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89 hospitals under Agenda 111 currently 52% complete – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his government's commitment to completing the "Agenda 111" Hospital Project, which he inaugurated in August 2021. He provided an update on the progress of the project during the commissioning of...
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Two in police custody for stealing ECG conductors at Benson

Two individuals, Baba Kasim, 32, and Alu Cudjoe, 62, have been arrested on charges of stealing a 3-kilometer stretch of conductors from the Electricity Company (ECG), valued at approximately GH¢103,000 in Benson, Western...
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Anti-LGBTQ bill: You can keep your Visa, I care less – Dormaahene to US ambassador

Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, has declared his indifference to the possibility of the United States denying him a visa due to his stance against LGBTQ+ rights. He made this statement...
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Man arrested for reportedly poisoning 17-year-old pregnant JHS graduate

The Suhum Divisional Police Command has apprehended a 22-year-old man named Akoko from Suhum in the Eastern Region. He is suspected of poisoning his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Matilda Dankwa. Matilda Dankwa had recently completed her...
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Extend limited voter registration for peace to prevail in Bawku – CODEO to EC

The National Coordinator of the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), Albert Arhin, has made an appeal to the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider extending the limited voter registration exercise in the Bawku Municipality,...
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Farmlands being destroyed by sand winners at Obom

The activities of illegal sand miners in Abazor, near Obom, and its surrounding communities in the Greater Accra region have caused significant damage to acres of farmland belonging to commercial farmers in the area....
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Fix bad roads or lose our votes – Prestea residents to govt

The road from Bogoso to Prestea has long been plagued by its deplorable condition, with numerous potholes and bumps that have gone unaddressed for many years, reflecting the neglect of successive governments. However, as elections...
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Who is Elianne Andam? The 15-year-old Ghanaian girl killed in Croydon

Fifteen-year-old Elianne Andam, a Ghanaian residing in the U.K., tragically lost her life in Croydon due to a stabbing incident perpetrated by a 17-year-old who wielded a zombie knife. According to reports, Andam died while...
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Carpenter in police custody over alleged sale of fake meters

A carpenter engaged in the illicit sale of counterfeit electricity meters within Adentan, Accra, has been arrested by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The suspect, identified as a carpenter, has admitted his involvement in...
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I don’t sense strong commitment in the NPP – Kufuor bemoans existing factions

The source of this article is dated 2022. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced his concerns about what he perceives as entrenched factionalism within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). During an interview with Accra-based TV3,...
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Korle-Bu’s dialysis fees: Minority demands immediate refund to patients

The Minority in Parliament has directed the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to expeditiously refund dialysis patients who were charged excessive and unauthorized fees at the outpatient department of the hospital's Renal Unit. A notice...
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TEWU and other university unions demand payment of allowances within 2 weeks

The Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU), alongside two other university unions, namely the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), has issued a stern...
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Govt to sell NIB and ADB to ‘friends and family’ – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has opposed the government's proposal to either dissolve the National Investment Bank (NIB) or amalgamate it with the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). In recent years, the government has been actively pursuing...
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Road accident at Gomoa Potsin leaves 2 in critical condition

A horrific accident which took place at Gomoa Potsin on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway in the Central Region on Wednesday has left two drivers in critical condition. This tragic incident unfolded during the late afternoon...
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GRA locks up businesses over non-compliance of VAT

Cheng Gong Ghana Limited, a company specializing in water factory and treatment machinery, recently found itself in a predicament when a taskforce from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) took action by locking up their...
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RTI Commission fines GACL GHS200K for withholding information on Frontiers Healthcare Services contract

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has imposed a fine of GH¢200,000 on Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) for its failure to adhere to instructions regarding the release of information. This decision by the Commission...
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Compulsory military training for all service personnel, Uni graduates – Ken Agyapong announces

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has announced his intention to mandate a six-month military training program for national service personnel if he assumes the presidency His plan stems from his assertion that...
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Here are 5 notable events from the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest

A grassroots movement, Democracy Hub, held a three-day protest in Accra demanding government accountability and combating corruption, gaining significant attention on social media, especially Twitter, with the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse. The protests saw participation from...
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Ghana set to become first African country to issue FLEGT license

Ghana is in the final stages of becoming the first African country to issue FLEGT license to cover its timber and wood products traded on the European market. A FLEGT licence is an export licence...
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Kan Dapaah demands compensation, apology in lawsuit against Barker-Vormawor

The Minister of National Security, Kan Dapaah, has filed a lawsuit against Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement. Barker-Vormawor had alleged that National Security and other government officials met with him in...
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My political capital is not influenced by Kufuor – Alan

Alan Kyerematen has firmly refuted the assertions made regarding his association with former president John Agyekum Kufuor, asserting that they are inaccurate. Specifically, he has contradicted the allegations that it was the former president...
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NPP members remove Alan’s posters from party office

A video has emerged online showing the removal of campaign posters belonging to Alan Kyerematen from a New Patriotic Party (NPP) office. The former Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kyerematen, recently resigned from the...
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Alan looses 3 stalwarts after leaving NPP to go independent

Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare and Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro constituency, Sylvester Tetteh, have issolated themselves from former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Alan Kyerematen's resolution to contend as an independent...
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Police officer faces lawsuit for attacking Bridget Otoo during protest

Media personality and activist, Bridget Otoo has revealed her intention to sue a police officer who allegedly assaulted her during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. The protest was a three-day demonstration organized by the Democracy Hub,...
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Kennedy Agyapong attacks Bawumia again

A hopeful candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer position, Kennedy Agyapong, has again launched a pointed criticism at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This critique comes in response to claims made by...
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Claims that Adwoa Safo spent US$30K on Harvard conference debunked by board member

A member of the Board of Overseers at Harvard University, Sangu Delle, has refuted the claim that a conference at the prestigious American Ivy League institution costs as much as US$30,000. His response was...
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How a police officer begged #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters to end roadblock

A video circulating on social media shows a police officer sitting on the floor and pleading with protesters to end their roadblock near the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The protesters, who are part...
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Why take so long to publish alleged $1m bribery audio? – Barker-Vormawor’s integrity in refute

Sustainability, Climate, and Social Innovation Advisor Enam Akoetey has strongly criticised Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the FixTheCountry movement, for his recent decision to reveal an alleged bribery attempt to hinder his activism. Barker-Vormawor has...
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Majority Caucus devastated by MP Daniel Okyem Aboagye’s death

Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, and MP, Suame, have eulogised the late Daniel Okyem Aboagye. The MP, who is also the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, described the death of the late former MP...
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Accused in Ashaley Botwe Junction murder faces High Court

Safina Mohammed Adiza­tu, a student accused of murdering her boyfriend in Ashaley Botwe in July last year, has appeared before the Accra High Court. In August 2023, the District Court at Adenta in Accra...
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#OccupyJolorbiHouse demo: Protestors provide police with evidence of assault

Netizens are presenting initial proof of assault against #OccupyJolorbiHouse demonstrators during their protest on September 21, 2023, marking the first day of their scheduled three-day event. Following a police statement from September 22, the administration...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Govt tried to silence me with cash, appointments – Barker-Vormawor

The convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has leveled serious allegations against the Akufo-Addo government and the National Security Minister, Kan Dapaah. Barker-Vormawor claims that they attempted to bribe him and his...
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‘We must break the 8 to push Ghana forward’ – COP Alex Mensah

Former Commissioner of Police (COP), George Alex Mensah, has urged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to do all within its power to retain power come 2024 elections. In an interview with Accra-based Asaase Radio...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: How police officers allegedly stole phones from protestors

A shocking incident of alleged police brutality and theft has been reported by prominent journalist and businesswoman, Bridget Otoo, who participated in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in Accra on Thursday, September 21. The protest, organized...
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Agbodza advises EC not to attribute voter suppression to Parliament

Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has expressed sharp disapproval of the actions of the Electoral Commission (EC) and its Chair, Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensa. He addressed his concerns in response to a recent...
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National Security smoking out Alan like a grasscutter – Aide

Solomon Owusu, a Communications Team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and an Aide to former Flagbearer aspirant, Alan Kyerematen, believes that recent rumors about Alan Kyerematen partnering with Ivor Greenstreet of the...
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Minority goes hard on EC for blaming challenges with Limited Voter Registration on Parliament

Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has vehemently criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) and its Chair, Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa. In a blistering response to the recent press conference held by the EC Chair, Agbodza...
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Decline contract renewals with Zoomlion – PAC chairman to MMDAs

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) against the renewal of contracts with the waste management company Zoomlion,...
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PAC directs MMDAs not to renew Zoomlion contract

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has advised Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) against renewing contracts with waste management firm Zoomlion. He cited the absence of clear benefits...
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Ghana’s Russian Embassy distances itself from suspected Pro-Wagner Mercenaries

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has denied any association with the leadership of the alleged pro-Russia Wagner mercenary group, whose members were apprehended by the police in Takoradi, Western Region. The Western Regional Police Command...
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Kasoa: Electrician found lifeless with eyes removed

A 27-year-old electrician named James was discovered lifeless, with his eyes missing, at Kasoa new market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central region. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers carried out this horrific...
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Intensifying crusade against corruption crucial for advancing corporate accountability – Attorney General

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Ghana, Godfred Dame, has highlighted the imperative of intensifying the battle against corruption throughout Africa to uphold corporate accountability on the continent. Speaking at the 2023...
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