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President Mahama preaches sacrifice, love and unity at Good Friday Miracle Service
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, justice and national unity in his Easter message delivered at the 2025 Good Friday Miracle Service held at the Independence Square in Accra.
Speaking before a packed crowd at one of the country’s largest annual Christian gatherings, the President emphasized the importance of carrying one another’s burdens and living lives rooted in truth, love, and purpose.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang calls for unity, compassion in Easter message
Vice President H E Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to embrace compassion, unity, and fairness in a heartfelt Easter message shared on her official social media platforms on Friday, April 18, 2025.
As Christians in Ghana and around the world commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged citizens to reflect on the values of empathy, inclusivity and national cohesion.
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NSA releases PIN codes for 18,011 nurses, midwives for 2025/26 service year
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the release of Personal Identification Numbers (PIN codes) for 18,011 qualified nurses and midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2025/2026 national service year.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, the NSA urged all eligible nurses and midwives to visit the official website, www.nss.gov.gh, to access their PIN codes. Users will need their Student ID numbers and dates of birth to log in.
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PHOTOS: EOCO arrests 219 foreign nationals in major cybercrime and human trafficking bust
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in collaboration with National Security, the Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the Ghana Armed Forces, has arrested 219 foreign nationals in a major operation targeting cybercrime and human trafficking networks in Accra.
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Arteta drops hint over shock new Arsenal contract for Thomas Partey
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dropped a major hint that Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey could be in line for a shock new contract at the club, despite earlier speculation linking him with an exit this summer.
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2025 Kwahu paragliding festival underway
A display by seven paragliding pilots, made up of one Ghanaian and six foreigners, marked the official opening of the 2025 Kwahu paragliding festival on Friday.
They displayed their flying skills in the air overlooking Kwahu Atibie and Nkawkaw in the Mpraeso Municipality in the Eastern Region.
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CPJ calls on President Mahama to end impunity and strengthen press freedom in Ghana
On the occasion of President John Dramani Mahama's 100th day in office on April 17, 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged him to take decisive action to protect journalists, end impunity for attacks on the press, and reform laws that criminalise journalism.
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Police roll out nationwide security measures for a peaceful Easter
The Ghana Police Service has implemented nationwide security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter celebration in 2025.
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UEW expels postgraduate student over massive admission and certificate fraud scheme
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has uncovered a wide-ranging fraud scheme led by one of its own postgraduate students, Mr Frank Anderson, resulting in his immediate expulsion and ongoing legal proceedings.
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GNPC’s EXPLORCO to drill first Voltaian Basin Well in 2026 as Ghana courts energy investors
Ghana is ramping up efforts to revitalise its upstream petroleum sector, with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) exploration wing, EXPLORCO, set to drill its first exploration well in the Voltaian Basin in the first quarter of 2026.
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Searching for mobile phone signal – How Sanguli residents struggle with poor network
Risking life for a signal – This is is how Sanguli residents struggle with poor mobile network coverage
On a bright Sunday afternoon in Sanguli — a farming community in the Saboba District of the Northern Region — residents gather beneath a tree they ironically call “MTN.”
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We are working to reintegrate 160 Ghanaians being deported from US - Ablakwa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it was actively working to facilitate the return, reintegration, and reunification of Ghanaians being deported from the United States.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger invited to ECOWAS 50th anniversary launch in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has invited the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to the 50th anniversary launch of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Accra.
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Christian Rogg appointed new British High Commissioner to Ghana
The United Kingdom has named Mr Christian Rogg as the next British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana.
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Govt takes over Gold Fields Damang Mines
The government has assumed operational control of the Damang Mine, a concession held by Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited.
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President launches One Million Coders initiative - Attracts 90,000 applications in 48 hours
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday launched Ghana’s ambitious One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), declaring it the foundation of a national technological transformation that will position the country as Africa’s digital leader.
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Easter celebration: Christian leaders call for sacrifices, love
Christian leaders and organisations have urged Christians and Ghanaians in general to use the Easter period to make the needed sacrifices to make the country and the world a better place.
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Chinese mining company acquires Newmont's Akyem Gold Mine Project for $1 Billion
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational mining firm, has officially completed the acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corporation.
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Ghana’s producer price inflation falls to 24.4% in March
Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) dropped to 24.4 percent in March 2025, down from 27.6 per cent in February, according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
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Gold hits new record over US-China trade war fears
Gold has jumped to a fresh high as investors fret over the impact of the trade war between the US and China.
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NPP declares post-election report confidential, moves to amend constitution after 2024 defeat
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that its post-election report detailing its performance in the 2024 general elections will remain confidential, as the party embarks on a reform agenda to reposition itself for the 2028 polls.
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Mahama to launch ECOWAS golden jubilee celebrations in Accra on April 22
Accra is set to become the focal point of regional celebration on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially launches its 50th anniversary commemorations in Ghana’s capital city.
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Minority urges traditional, religious leaders to stop President Mahama from removing Chief Justice
The Minority in Parliament has appealed to Ghanaians, especially to traditional and religious leaders across the country to intervene and advise President John Dramani Mahama to halt ongoing efforts to remove the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo.
According to the Minority, the petitions submitted in support of the Chief Justice's removal are without merit and do not satisfy the constitutional criteria required for such action.
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IT technician jailed 6 months for defrauding auto mechanic
The Kaneshie District Court One has sentenced Gideon Kojo Elliam, 37, to six months in hard labour for defrauding an auto mechanic of GH₵53,000.00.
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Naomi Borley Alabi: Prof Joshua Alabi's daughter appointed acting Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 25-year-old Naomi Borley Alabi as the acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Finance and Administration at the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC).