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Graphic Sports marks 40th anniversary with personality awards
The Graphic Sports, Ghana’s most authoritative sports news brand, has unveiled its upcoming Sports Personality of the Month and Sports Personality of the Year awards initiative as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, marking a new chapter in its storied legacy of championing Ghanaian sports.
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Government reviewing Free SHS feeding programme – Deputy Education Minister designate
The Deputy Minister of Education designate, Clement Abass Apaak, has announced that the government is reviewing the feeding programme under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy to address ongoing challenges.
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Govt determined to win galamsey war — Minister
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has said the government is determined to achieve the multiple goals of reclaiming lost forest reserves, restoring the colour and quality of water bodies damaged by illegal mining activities and protecting biodiversity across the country.
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Mahama swears in new Bank of Ghana Governor and first deputy, calls for economic stability
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that Ghana’s financial sector is in crisis and requires experienced and decisive leadership to restore stability.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Dr Zakaria Mumuni as First Deputy Governor, today (February 25, 2025) in Accra, President Mahama expressed confidence in their ability to steer the country’s monetary system towards recovery.
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Four students of Accra Academy arraigned over assault in viral video
Four students at the Accra Academy Senior High School were on Monday arraigned at the Dansoman Circuit Court over an alleged assault of their junior colleagues in form one.
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Cashier in court for stealing GH₵306,140 belonging to employer
A 26-year-old cashier, who allegedly appropriated GH₵306,140 belonging to his employer, has appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court.
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Dr. Nii Moi Thompson raises concern over low education levels in Ghana’s economy
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has expressed concern over the low educational attainment of Ghana’s labour force, warning that it poses a significant challenge to the country’s economic progress and global competitiveness.
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Deputy Finance Minister Designate: Nyarko Ampem commits to reducing inflation to 8%
The Deputy Minister Designate for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has stated that he will support the Minister of Finance in achieving the government's target of reducing inflation to 8 per cent.
He acknowledged that while this goal would be challenging, it remains attainable with the right policies and strategies.
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Deputy Finance Minister nominee calls for non-partisan approach to DDEP payments
The Deputy Finance Minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has urged a non-partisan approach to discussions on the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) payments, emphasising the need to focus on its positive impact on the financial sector.
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President Mahama says only one Agenda 111 hospital completed; $1.7 billion needed to complete remaining hospitals
President John Dramani Mahama has said that only one hospital under the Agenda 111 project has been completed since his administration took office, highlighting the immense financial burden required to complete the initiative.
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Decade of irregularities in public institutions: GH¢99.57bn lost to state
Public institutions, including state-owned enterprises, corporations, ministries, departments and agencies have committed significant financial infractions to the tune of GH¢99.57 billion in the last decade.
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Lydia Akanvariba pledges to strengthen digital platforms and reform public sector recruitment
The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has pledged to enhance digital platforms established under the previous administration while advocating for urgent reforms in public sector recruitment processes.
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President shifts gears in galamsey fight - Excavator seizure replaces burning
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a shift in the government's approach to combating illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
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2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition launched
The 2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition (JGNEC) has been launched at an impressive ceremony in Accra.
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Govt should not entirely fund education — Stakeholders at National Education Forum
Stakeholders at the Greater Accra and Eastern Regional zonal sessions of the National Education Forum (NEF) have recommended other sources of funding education other than the over-reliance on the government.
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Celebrating 40-year legacy: Graphic Sports to honour Ghana’s outstanding icons
The Graphic Sports, Ghana’s most authoritative sports news brand, has unveiled its upcoming Sports Personality of the Month and Sports Personality of the Year awards initiative as part of the publication’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, marking a new chapter in its storied legacy of championing Ghanaian sports.
The awards aim to shine a spotlight on the athletes, coaches, and sports figures who have not only excelled in their fields but have also inspired the nation and put Ghana on the global sporting map.
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LIVE: Parliament begins vetting of President Mahama’s Deputy Ministerial nominees today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to commence public hearings today to vet President John Mahama’s nominees for various ministerial positions.
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Ato Forson: Finance Minister denies approving payment to Kennedy Agyapong
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has strongly denied allegations that he authorized payment to former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, for a government contract.
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India, China, Nigeria, Ghana lead in missing student cases in Canada
A recent report has revealed that nearly 50,000 foreign students failed to enrol in their designated institutions after arriving in Canada, raising concerns about visa fraud and potential exploitation of the country’s immigration system.
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Ken Kuranchie asserts Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi's innocence amid NIB probe
Mr. Ken Kuranchie, the legal counsel for Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has strongly defended his client’s innocence following his detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) yesterday.
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Immigration intercepts 1,115 gallons of cocoa beans
Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service stationed at the Akanu Sector Command with the support of some officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division have intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans.
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Ato Forson: Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11
The Minister for Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present his first budget to parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2024.
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Our industrial action is not to challenge President's authority - CLOGSAG
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has clarified its industrial action, saying it is not intended to challenge the authority of the President in making appointments to the Public Service.
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See all the activities lined up for Ghana's 68th Independence Anniversary
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of activities to mark Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary.
The celebrations, scheduled to take place between February 28 and March 6, 2025, will include historical commemorations, student competitions, and a grand ceremonial parade.
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Ghana honours Namibia’s first President, Sam Nujoma
Ghanaian political figures and diplomats gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre on February 20 2025 to honour the late Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s first president.