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Nine dead, 15 injured in fatal accident near Walewale
A tragic accident on the Walewale highway in the North East Region has claimed the lives of nine people, leaving 15 others severely injured on Thursday (February 13, 2025) afternoon.
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NPP rejects OSP’s fugitive label on Ofori-Atta, calls it embarrassing
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, describing the decision as unjustified and damaging to the country’s reputation.
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Court discharges Kwesi Nyantakyi after five-year Number 12 case
An Accra High Court has discharged former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi and his co-accused following a five-year legal battle.
The ruling, delivered by Her Ladyship Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds, came after the prosecution failed to present any witnesses during the trial.
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Majority in Parliament apologises to Ken Ofori-Atta over raid on his residence
The Majority in Parliament has apologised to former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his private residence by men in military and police uniforms on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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Ghana’s education-employment gap: the reality of graduate unemployment
According to the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), within the first year after school, only five to 10 per cent of Ghanaian graduates’ land jobs.
This struggle can largely be attributed to a mismatch between education and industry needs, limited access to capital for entrepreneurship and a job market unable to absorb the growing number of graduates.
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Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah: Meet West Africa’s first deaf professor
A senior lecturer at the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, PhD, has made history as West Africa’s first deaf professor.
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Top 10 ways to improve your self-confidence
Self-confidence is the foundation of personal and professional success. When you believe in yourself, you take risks, pursue opportunities, and handle challenges with resilience. If you struggle with confidence, here are ten proven ways to boost it.
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Edward Bawa reassigned to GOIL as Group CEO
Edward Abambire Bawa, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has been reassigned as the Group CEO of GOIL, effective immediately.
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Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer appointed Acting CEO of GIFEC
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC).
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National Service Personnel to receive allowance arrears starting today – Acting NSS Dir
The Acting Director of the Ghana National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has assured National Service personnel across the country that the distribution of some outstanding allowances will begin today (February 13, 2025).
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Sexy Dondon weeps, says he is tired of attending court
Daniel Asiedu, also known as Sexy Dondon, the suspect being held for allegedly murdering J.B. Danquah Adu, the Abuakwa North Member of Parliament, on Wednesday wept in court, saying he was tired of attending trial.
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Ghana remains vulnerable to global shocks — World Bank
The country remains highly vulnerable to global shocks due to the oil-driven economic growth and debt accumulation over the past decade, a new World Bank report on Ghana’s public finance review has established.
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GES warns against unauthorised BECE registration fees, orders refunds
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to heads of basic schools against the imposition of unauthorised Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees on final-year students.
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15,750 to graduate from University of Ghana
The University of Ghana has held a congregation for graduates of the Colleges of Humanities (COH), College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) and School of Graduate Studies.
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President Mahama can’t be described as a clearing agent – Attorney-General
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama is not involved in the decision to drop charges in certain criminal cases, and as such, he cannot be labeled as a clearing agent.
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President Mahama in Germany for Munich Security Conference
President John Dramani Mahama Wednesday afternoon left Accra for the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
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President Mahama appoints Hannah Bissiw Administrator of Minerals Development Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Hannah Louisa Bissiw as the Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund.
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Electoral Commission announces re-run of Council of State Elections in North East and Ashanti Regions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the Council of State elections in the North East and Ashanti regions will be re-run on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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"I have not touched Gyakye Quayson’s case because he wants to prove his innocence" – A-G
The Attorney-General (A-G), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has stated that he has decided not to review the criminal case against the Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson.
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Attorney General Dominic Ayine on why he discontinued some criminal cases
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Honourable Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has provided detailed justifications for his decision to drop criminal charges in several high-profile cases, including those involving former government officials from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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James Agyenim-Boateng assumes role as Acting Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC
Mr. James Agyenim-Boateng has officially assumed office as the Acting Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, following a formal handover ceremony held on Wednesday at the company’s Head Office, Nyemitei House in Accra.
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EOCO discontinues investigation into Heath Goldfields' acquisition of Prestea-Bogoso Mine
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has discontinued its investigation into the acquisition of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine by Heath Goldfields Ltd, citing insufficient evidence to proceed with the probe.
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid offers to cooperate with OSP investigation
The former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has expressed his willingness to assist the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF).
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Former NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid under investigation by Special Prosecutor
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, over his alleged involvement in the embezzlement of GH₵1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF).
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68th Independence Day celebration to be modestly observed at Presidency
The 68th independence anniversary on March 6, 2025, would be held at a modest ceremony at the presidency, instead of the traditional grand event at the Black Star Square [Independence Square].