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Asantehene directs Mamponghemaa to bury late Mamponghene in next 3 weeks
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has directed the Asante Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, to organise the burial of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, in the next few weeks.
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President Mahama to render accounts on first 120 days in office pledge on Wednesday
President John Dramani Mahama will on Wednesday render accounts on his first 120 days in office in relation to the pledge he made while campaigning to be elected as President for a second term.
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Govt appointees who have failed to declare assets by March 31 to forfeit 3-months salary
All government appointees who have failed to declare their assets by the March 31, 2025, deadline issued by President John Dramani Mahama are to forfeit three months of their salary, the President has directed.
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Mahama directs all appointees to donate one-month salary to MahamaCares medical fund
President John Dramani Mahama has directed all political appointees under his administration to donate one month of their salary to the newly established Mahama Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), aimed at supporting medical care for Ghanaians in need.
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IDEG backs electoral reforms to support women’s participation in local government
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has called for the introduction of a mixed-member proportional representation system to help implement the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Law, 2024.
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Mahama does not engage in retaliatory politics – Stan Dogbe to protesters
President John Dramani Mahama remains steadfast in his commitment to constitutional governance and does not engage in retaliatory politics, a Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe has said.
Mr Dogbe was speaking when he received a petition from protesters on behalf of the Presidency on Monday afternoon.
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If you haven’t declared your assets by May 7, consider yourself dismissed – Mahama tells appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that political appointees who failed to declare their assets by the initial March 31 deadline must do so by close of day Wednesday, May 7, 2025 or face immediate dismissal.
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Mahama launches Code of Conduct prohibiting appointees from accepting gifts, buying state assets
President John Dramani Mahama has launched a Code of Conduct for all political appointees under his administration, spelling out new rules on ethical behaviour, public accountability, and misuse of office.
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National Service to post more graduates to private sector jobs to ease gov’t burden – NSA boss
The National Service Authority says the scheme's deployment approach has now been shifted towards posting a greater percentage of graduates to the private sector instead of the previous strategy of posting more to the public sector.
The move, according to the new leadership of the service, was aimed at reducing pressure on government resources and improving employment chances for young people.
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Ghana Health Service reshuffles senior staff in major structural overhaul
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reshuffled and reassigned over a dozen key officials in a move the new Director-General says was aimed at strengthening health delivery across the country.
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‘Touch one, touch all’ – Afenyo-Markin rallies Judiciary as NPP, others protest Chief Justice’s suspension
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday led a protest march dubbed "Save the Judiciary."
The protesters demanded the reinstatement of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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2025 World Press Freedom Day: Govt assures journalists’ safety
The Government has assured journalists and the local media of maximum protection to enhance the culture of freedom of speech and access to information among the public.
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Govt to outline turnaround plan for troubled AirtelTigo in 8 weeks — Sam George
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is working to restructure the long-standing debt of state-owned telecommunication company, AirtelTigo (AT), while engaging potential investors, and considering possible strategic partnerships to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into the company.
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Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo nominated for appointment as KATH CEO
Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, an Orthopaedic Surgeon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.
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Suspension of Chief Justice: Coalition of political parties demonstrates today
A coalition of political parties is set to hit the streets of Accra, the national capital, today to protest over the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, by the President.
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Constitution Review Committee receives over 600 reform proposals, NDC, NPP yet to submit proposals
The Constitutional Review Committee has received more than 600 submissions on proposed reforms to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, but the two main political parties have not yet contributed to the process, Dr Rainer Akumperigya, Secretary of the CRC has said.
He was speaking on Joy FM's NewsFile programme on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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Nana Akomea explains dynamics behind NPP’s Thank You Tour
A Former National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has explained that the Thank You Tour embarked upon by the party’s 2024 Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the national executives is a tradition in the NPP, whether the party loses or wins an election.
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GCB Bank PLC declares GH¢265m dividend payout - BoG to approve GH¢1/share
GCB Bank PLC delivered another year of outstanding performance, demonstrating resilience and strategic growth amid a challenging operating environment.
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My journey through Graphic - Edmund Smith-Asante writes Part 3
Wow! Interesting. I might have done something amazing to warrant this attention.
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Policeman interdicted for possession and selling of tramadol, a restricted pharmaceutical substance [VIDEO]
A policeman has been interdicted by the Ghana Police Service for the possession of restricted pharmaceutical substance, tramadol.
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Ghanaians support media watchdog role despite waning trust – Afrobarometer Survey
The majority of Ghanaians continue to endorse the media’s role as a watchdog over government actions, even as confidence in press freedom and media trust declines, according to new data released by Afrobarometer to mark World Press Freedom Day 2025.
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Cocoa Processing Company posts $4.07million loss
Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC) has reported a net loss of $4.07 million for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
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Ghana Premier League: Hearts and Kotoko share points in Super clash
Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko battled to a goalless draw in a fiercely contested Premier League match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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Ghanaian student in US faces deportation after child porn conviction
A video footage showing ICE agents apprehending a foreign national who exploited the U.S. student visa system to commit heinous crimes on American soil has been released.
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Serve students better food or lose feeding grants – Haruna Iddrisu warns SHS heads
The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has warned heads of senior high schools that the government will not hesitate to reverse the decentralised feeding policy if students continue to receive poor-quality meals.