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We’ll make MP more attractive than minister of state - Speaker assures legislators
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has affirmed the commitment of the Parliamentary Service Board to use the next four years to make being a Member of Parliament (MP) more attractive than being a minister of state.
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Mahama calls for stronger church-government partnership, unity among Christian leaders
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger partnership between the church and the government in national development, urging Christian leaders to set aside denominational differences and work together to expand the church’s reach.
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Parliament holds MPs' orientation workshop as Minority boycotts over cost concerns
Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus over cost concerns.
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Attorney General has begun interrogating suspects in corruption cases - Felix Kwakye Ofosu
The Attorney General has directed security agencies to begin questioning individuals implicated in corruption investigations, paving the way for possible prosecutions.
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Government pre-finances Hajj expenses, sets March 13 deadline for payment
The government has secured a pre-financing arrangement with a local bank to cover major Hajj expenses, allowing a smoother payment process for Ghanaian pilgrims travelling to Mecca.
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KNUST student murder: Police retrieve crucial evidence as suspect remanded
Authorities investigating the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have made a significant breakthrough after recovering her laptop and mobile phone, which were hidden behind the Flint Hostel on campus.
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Court jails job seeker who stole mobile phone from CHRAJ office
A 36-year-old job seeker who stole a mobile phone from one of the offices at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Accra has been jailed.
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Special Prosecutor lists key reforms required to strengthen Ghana's anti-corruption fight
The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, has called for constitutional reforms and a national mindset shift to fortify Ghana’s fight against corruption and state capture.
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WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates, withholds some over malpractices
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates, while withholding the results of some candidates over suspected malpractices.
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Kofi Amankwaa: Former Bronx attorney sentenced to 70 months for large-scale immigration fraud
A Bronx-based former immigration attorney, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a multi-year immigration fraud scheme involving fraudulent filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
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Ghanaian businessman Alhaji Asoma Banda passes away
Alhaji Asoma Banda, a trailblazer in Ghana's shipping and aviation industries, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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See the affected areas: ECG announces planned maintenance works
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance work in Tema to improve service delivery.
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What has been done to the cocoa sector is almost criminal - Joe Jackson
The CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson has accused the previous Akufo-Addo-led administration of nearly destroying the cocoa sector, particularly due to its failure to fulfill cocoa deliveries for last year's loan season.
Speaking on TV3’s Keypoints on Saturday, March 1, Mr. Jackson stated that Ghana has already mortgaged its cocoa this year, making it impossible to stabilize the value of the cedi.
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I know of 2 genders; man and woman - President comments on the LGBTQI controversy
The government is liaising with the Speaker of Parliament to reintroduce the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the “Anti-LGBTQI Bill”.
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Former President Akufo-Addo grew economy by 6.3% before leaving office - Dr Domfeh
Economist Dr George Domfeh has stated that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo achieved a 6.3 per cent growth in Ghana’s economy before handing over to his successor, President John Dramani Mahama.
Dr Domfeh’s comments were in response to President Mahama’s claim that he inherited a staggering debt and economic instability from the previous administration.
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Weekend Talk: Modern-day idols
We are told that there will be many surprises on the day of judgement before we are ushered towards where we belong.
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No more chieftaincy crest as number plate - Interior Minister issues ultimatum
It may have been overlooked in the past but the new craze of embossing chieftaincy crests rather than number plates on vehicles of supposed traditional rulers is about to be stamped out by the authorities.
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Akpeteshie seller granted bail after allegedly biting customer’s testicle
The Assin Fosu District Court, presided over by His Worship Abdul Majid Iliasu, has granted bail to Esi Affumwaa, a 48-year-old Akpeteshie seller and farmer, for allegedly biting the testicle of a customer during an altercation over GH¢2.40 pesewas.
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Black Stars budget exclusively handled by Ministry: GFA responds to President Mahama’s call for transparency on team’s expenditure
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified that it does not handle financial matters related to the Black Stars, emphasizing that all budgeting and expenditure are managed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
In his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President Mahama called for full transparency in government spending on national teams and urged the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to hold the GFA accountable, particularly in light of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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MTN Ghana reports over GH₵5billion profit after tax, declares 24 pesewas final dividend
MTN Ghana has reported a robust financial performance for the year ending December 21, 2024, posting a profit after tax of GH₵5.03 billion, representing a 26.3 per cent year-on-year increase from GH₵3.98 billion in 2023.
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Greater Accra Minister launches Regional Sanitation Day, urges collective cleanliness
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has launched the Regional Sanitation Day, emphasising the need for collective action to maintain cleanliness and prevent diseases in the national capital.
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Pope has 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, has had an "isolated" breathing crisis in hospital, the Vatican has said.
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Watch in full: Angry exchange between Trump and Zelensky at White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed during an angry meeting at the White House on Friday.
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West African Gas Pipeline resumes gas supply to Tema after successful maintenance
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully resumed natural gas transportation from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo, and Benin following the completion of critical pipeline maintenance activities.
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Government to conduct nationwide assessment on water shortages – Deputy Minister Designate
The Deputy Minister Designate for Works and Housing, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, has announced plans for a nationwide exercise to identify areas experiencing water shortages and implement necessary interventions.