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CHRAJ delivers mixed verdict on National Cathedral
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has delivered a mixed verdict on its investigations into the construction of the National Cathedral, upholding parts of the complaints against the project coordinators while dismissing other aspects.
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Bawumia cuts sod for Kpone housing project phase 4
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for the construction of 832 additional housing units at Kpone in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
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GFA at crossroads: Otto Addo’s future, bold decisions to revive Black Stars
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) faces a defining moment as it grapples with tough decisions to restore the Black Stars’ reputation and chart a path for the future of Ghanaian football.
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Sunon Asogli restarts operation
The government has reached a deal with electricity generator, Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited to resume operations as soon as possible after receiving some payment.
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Alleged procurement breaches: CHRAJ refers national cathedral board to Special Prosecutor over
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has referred an allegation of procurement breaches against the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney-General.
CHRAJ wants either of the two institutions to take over the investigations over suspected procurement-related breaches.
It followed a petition, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa sent to CHRAJ over the said procurement breaches and other areas.
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20,000 capacity Ghana Trade Fair Convention Centre to be ready next September - Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the Ghana Trade Fair Convention Centre, a facility with a seating capacity of 20,000, will be completed by September 2025.
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Bawumia hails Lands Commission's digital transformation as new office complex is inaugurated
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lauded the Lands Commission for its strides in digital transformation and operational efficiency, describing these efforts as pivotal for national development.
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Warren Buffett: Why billionaire is giving away billions instead of leaving it to his children
Warren Buffett, one of the most iconic investors of all time, is redefining how wealth is passed down through generations. Despite amassing a personal fortune of $150 billion as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has chosen a path that diverges sharply from the traditional model of creating family wealth dynasties.
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Police arrest 26 persons for toy gun-related offences, warn public about growing trend
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 26 persons for toy gun-related crimes
The suspects are currently assisting with investigations and will be put before court to face justice.
In a statement, the police said a quantity of toy guns have been retrieved from the suspects as part of police investigation into the menace.
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GNPC warns public to stay alert against social media scammers
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has advised the public to stay alert about a fraudulent social media page using its name and logo for deceptive business activities.
The corporation specifically cautioned people to avoid engaging with a page under the handle "GNPC Invest."
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CHRAJ exonerates Rev Kusi Boateng on allegations of conflicts of interest, double passports, names
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has exonerated Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng from allegations related to holding two passports under different identities.
The claims were initially made in January 2023 by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu.
Mr Ablakwa petitioned CHRAJ to investigate Reverend Kusi Boateng, who is the Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, accusing him of conflict of interest, multiple identities, and alleged criminal conduct.
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$3.6 billion contracts awarded to Indigenous companies - Petroleum Commission
The Petroleum Commission (PC) has facilitated the awarding of contracts worth over $3.6 billion to Indigenous Ghanaian Companies (IGCs), as revealed by Kwaku Boateng, the Director of Local Content.
In addition, approximately $8.7 billion in contracts have been granted to foreign companies, while $6.3 billion has gone to Joint Ventures (JVs).
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Ernest Thompson calls for Otto Addo and his team to be replaced
Ernest Thompson, a former member of the Black Stars management committee, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to dismiss Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars following Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a candid opinion on JoySports Link on Joy FMon Saturday, November 23, Thompson did not hold back in his criticism of both the technical team and the players, labeling the current state of the Black Stars as unacceptable.
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Opinions divided over Otto Addo’s future
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) faces a crucial decision this week regarding the future of Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) -– a setback that marks the first time Ghana has missed out on the tournament since 2004.
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Election 2024: Who takes Central Region?
The Central Region, like Greater Accra, is one of the most sought-after electoral prizes for the Jubilee House in this year’s election due to its inconsistent voting pattern.
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President commissions oil services centre in Takoradi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned an oil and gas services centre at the Takoradi Port in the Western regional capital.
The government-funded project, estimated at $101 million, was executed by China Harbour Engineering Company in 2022.
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IGP leads police delegation to foster closer relationship with churches
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, together with Senior Police Officers at various Command levels nationwide, yesterday joined some congregations in worship in all the regions.
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‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam
Chioma is adamant that Hope, the baby boy she is holding in her arms, is her son. After eight years of failed attempts to conceive, she sees him as her miracle baby.
“I’m the owner of my baby,” she says defiantly.
She’s sitting next to her husband, Ike, in the office of a Nigerian state official who spends the best part of an hour interrogating the couple.
As the commissioner for women affairs and social welfare in Anambra state, Ify Obinabo has plenty of experience in resolving family disputes - but this is no ordinary disagreement.
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Tullow finalises key step in landmark Ghana carbon offset project
Tullow and the Ghana Forestry Commission have completed all necessary requirements to commence full-scale implementation of a joint nature-based carbon offset project, launched earlier this year.
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Systemic risks threaten farmers’ security
The government-backed celebration of 2024 National Farmers Day recently ended with an impressive climax in Accra.
The annual event is highly commendable because food plays an important role in our daily lives.
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Aayalolo takes service notch higher - Anyaa latest beneficiary
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 the Aayalolo Quality Bus Service in collaboration with the Ga Central Municipal Assembly inaugurated a new corridor service at the Anyaa Bus Terminal.
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Revise VAT on mineral exploration - Jinapor to next government
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has made a strong recommendation to the next government to review the Value Added Tax (VAT) component of the tax build-up on the exploration for prospective mining companies.
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Education programme supports 30 institutions to boost youth employment
30 private higher education institutions, vocational centres and key educational players in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal have received financial and technical support from the Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) Education and Employment Programme (IP2E) since its inception in 2021.
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Restructure economies to create decent jobs for unemployed Africans - Raila Odinga urges African nations
A former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, has urged African countries to restructure their economies to create jobs for the people.
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Cancellation of double track policy will hinder access to free SHS — Prof. Opoku-Amankwa
A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has defended the double track policy introduced in 2018, describing it as the umbilical cord of the free senior high school (FSHS) programme.