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Agyapong cautions against using law as tool for revenge, calls for lawful fight against corruption
A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has expressed concern over what he sees as an increasingly retaliatory and politically driven approach to justice in Ghana, warning that such practices risk undermining lawful governance.
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Mpox outbreak: 26 new cases confirmed, total now 45
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections across the country to 45.
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Police arrest taxi driver with suspected cannabis hidden in fertiliser sacks
Police have arrested a taxi driver in the Greater Accra Region after discovering large quantities of suspected cannabis concealed in fertiliser sacks.
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Government to expand student loans to all tertiary institutions — Education Minister
The government is taking steps to expand the operations of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) to cover all tertiary institutions nationwide, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said.
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Worcester restaurant serving Ghanaian food seized by US state due to unpaid taxes
A restaurant located on Worcester’s Grafton Street in Massachusetts that serves cuisine from Ghana has been seized by the state’s Department of Revenue (DOR) due to unpaid taxes, according to two signs posted on the building’s windows.
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Patient sues hospital over CCTV camera in breast examination room
A Ghanaian woman, Gifty Amoakowaa, has initiated legal proceedings against Peace and Love Hospital, alleging that the institution violated her constitutional rights by placing surveillance cameras in rooms designated for intimate medical assessments, including breast examinations.
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Why OSP says Ken Ofori-Atta’s conduct is 'totally unacceptable' and has re-declared him wanted
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has re-declared former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, a wanted person and a fugitive from justice.
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Chairman Wontumi executes bail, released from EOCO custody
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), five days after securing a bail.
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OSP to file criminal charges against high-ranking officials of NPA over an alleged corrupt scheme involving over GH¢280 million
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is to file criminal charges against some high-ranking officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) before the end of June over an alleged corrupt scheme involving over GH¢280 million.
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New leadership of EOCO re-opens Cecilia Dapaah's case
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reopened the case involving former Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, following a fresh request from its new leadership, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has disclosed.
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Disclaimer: No letter issued on Malik Basintale's degree verification by Univ of Ghana
The University of Ghana has issued a disclaimer denying social media reports that it has issued a letter regarding the degree verification of Malik Basintale, the acting CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
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Ken Ofori-Atta is not fleeing from justice, he is just not well, he is sick - Frank Davies
One of the legal representatives of Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies has said the former Minister of Finance was not fleeing from justice and that he is just not well, he is sick and unable to travel back to Ghana at the moment.
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Ken Ofori-Atta declared wanted again by OSP for failing to report in person
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has re-declared former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted man.
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Ghana Statistical Service begins final phase of preparation for major national business survey
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has concluded a critical phase of preparations for its nationwide economic data collection exercise with the successful completion of a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for Phase II of the Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES II).
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Prof. Dua Agyeman resigns as Chairman of Audit Service Board
Professor Edward Dua Agyeman, has resigned from his position as the Chairman of the Audit Service Board.
In a letter dated May 30, 2025 addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Agyemang cited personal reasons for his resignation.
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GTEC to name, shame and take legal action against politicians on usage of honorary doctorate titles
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a final warning, directing individuals using honorary doctorates and professorships to cease using such titles publicly.
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Otumfuo warns of unrest if Ghana’s mining gains stay overseas, urges gold markets to invest in local industry
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has cautioned that Ghana and other African gold-producing countries risk social unrest if foreign gold markets continue to reap the bulk of the wealth from raw mineral exports without supporting value addition on the continent.
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Wontumi’s application to review bail condition withdrawn
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako—widely known as Chairman Wontumi on Monday withdrew his application challenging the bail conditions imposed on him by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
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E-VAT system: GRA signs on 3,000 businesses - 5,000 More prepare to onboard
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has brought onto its electronic Value Added Tax (E-VAT) system over 3,000 taxpayers (businesses) since its inception in 2022.
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Govt supports Ghana Bauxite Company's smooth operation
The government has assured the Ghana Bauxite Company Limited of smooth and continuous operations following its takeover by a Ghanaian investor.
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Why Nations FC abandoned match against Holy Stars
The Ghana Premier League title race took a dramatic twist yesterday as league leaders Nations FC abandoned their penultimate fixture against Basake Holy Stars following a heated protest over officiating decisions.
The incident unfolded at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium, with Holy Stars leading 1-0 midway through the second half. The hosts had taken the lead in the 32nd minute through a controversial penalty decision, which was calmly converted.
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President Mahama on how GoldBod will push for gold refineries in Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of policy measures aimed at reducing Ghana’s longstanding reliance on the export of unprocessed minerals, stressing the need to develop domestic refining, battery production, and value-added industries.
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Ho: Residents protests construction of gas station in a residential area
Some residents in Ho have opposed the construction of gas station at Hopedo, in the midst of a residential area.
They have therefore petitioned the Ho Municipal Assembly to look into how a permit was granted to a private developer to construct the gas station in the midst of houses at the C. K. Road residential area at Ho-Hopedo.
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Ghana to issue permits for excavator importers - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government was going to review the processes for importing excavators into Ghana and that permits will now be issued to importers to ensure that all equipment imported into the country can tracked on how they are being used.
According to the President, Ghana as of now has more excavators in the country than the whole of Africa.
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Zoomlion signs waste management deals in 3 countries
Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), a leading waste management company under the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has signed Waste Management and Processing Concession Agreements with three major cities in Africa to help them manage waste more efficiently.