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'Nicest judge in the world' Frank Caprio dies aged 88
US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said.
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Explosion of fake degrees - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Currently ongoing is an exercise by a Headmaster, who has decided to crack the whip on the widespread abuse of academic titles.
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Shatta Wale detained by EOCO over tax inquiry on luxury vehicle
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, known privately as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., was on Wednesday detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an inquiry into the tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini.
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GAF receives $1m women’s body armor donation from U.S.
The United States government has donated women’s body armor valued at over $1 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a move aimed at strengthening the safety and effectiveness of female peacekeepers deployed in high-risk missions worldwide.
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BoG unveils tougher forex rules aimed at boosting cedi stability, confidence
The Bank of Ghana, has in a bid to strengthen currency stability and protect inward remittances, unveiled a tougher enforcement regime for the foreign exchange (FX) and remittance market, signalling a significant shift in how banks and payment service providers manage cross-border transactions.
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Africa must unite to facilitate economic growth - Jacob Zuma
A former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has urged countries on the continent to come together to chart a sustainable path to development and prosperity for their citizens.
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COCOBOD insists Ghanaian farmers earn the highest cocoa price in West Africa
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed suggestions that cocoa farmers in Ghana earn less than their counterparts in Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that Ghana currently pays the highest farmgate price in West Africa.
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National Service Person and beautician face court after abusive TikTok attack on President Mahama
Two women have appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly making offensive and abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama.
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Tarkwa woman gets 5 years hard labour for stealing pension funds to clear mother’s debt
A Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 34-year-old former field officer of the National Trust Holding Company (NTHC) Trustee to five years’ imprisonment with hard labour for stealing GH¢96,490 belonging to some customers of the firm.
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Police complete 5-day intensive tactical training for high risk operations ahead of Akwatia by-election
More than 5,000 personnel from the Ghana Police Service are set to be deployed for the upcoming by-election in Akwatia, scheduled for September 2, 2025.
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Japanese firms explore investment opportunities in Ghana
Some Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana following a high-profile Presidential Investment Forum held on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9).
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Ministry of Roads orders removal of unauthorised 'students loan' billboard
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has called for the immediate removal of an unauthorised billboard erected at a section of the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra.
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Mahama announces removal of foreign investor minimum capital requirement under revised GIPC Act
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will remove minimum capital requirements for foreign investors under a revised Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act.
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GETFund earmarks funds for colleges of education projects
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has earmarked an estimated GH¢410 million to complete abandoned projects in colleges of education to reduce infrastructure deficits.
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Mismanagement of public funds: PAC vows value for every Cedi - Chases scholarship beneficiary for refund
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has stressed that it will ensure value for money for every cedi Parliament authorised for public spending in 2024.
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The vehicle flipped like a toy: 10 years after the fatal presidential press corps accident that killed Samuel Nuamah
Ten years ago today, a tragic accident involving presidential reporters claimed the life of journalist Samuel Nuamah and left several others, including myself injured.
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Envoys to be assessed by jobs and investments they secure for Ghana from September 1
Ghana will, from September 1, introduce performance targets for all ambassadors and diplomats, requiring them to deliver measurable results in attracting investment and creating jobs abroad.
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Ghana Registered Nurses condemns 'barbaric' attack on colleagues at Ridge Hospital
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association (GRNMA) has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as an "unprovoked and barbaric" attack on nurses and healthcare workers at the Emergency Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as Ridge Hospital.
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We cannot give Quarterly Timetable for disbursement — DACF Administrator
The District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) is unable to publish a release schedule because it does not generate funds by itself, the Administrator of the fund, Michael Harry Yamson, has said.
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Electoral Commission sets date for Tamale Central by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a by-election for the Tamale Central Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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Ghana's Ministry of Finance pays GH¢9.7billion domestic debt coupon
The Ministry of Finance has announced the successful fulfilment of a major coupon payment obligation under the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
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Ghana Armed Forces deny reports about arrest of Brigadier General Michael Opoku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially denied circulating media reports claiming that Brigadier General Michael Opoku has been arrested by security operatives for possessing ammunition.
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OSP/FBI clears Cecilia Dapaah of corruption, but EOCO's new money laundering probe is on
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that its extensive probe into former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah, involving parallel investigations by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), found no "direct and immediate evidence of corruption" regarding large sums of money and valuable items seized from her and her associates.
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Fund for children of August 6 helicopter crash victims reaches GH¢2.3m
The Children’s Support Fund set up for the welfare of the children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash has so far received GH¢2.315 million, the Presidency has announced.
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See cases the OSP handled for first half for 2025
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has detailed ongoing prosecutions, completed investigations, and fresh inquiries in its half-year report released on August 19, 2025. The report covers the period from January to July this year.