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ORAL will hold past and present officials accountable – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the activities of the Operation Retrieve All Loot (ORAL) Committee are aimed at ensuring accountability for all individuals in positions of trust and not targeted specifically at officials of the previous New Patriotic Party administration.
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Komenda Sugar Factory to be made operational – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region will be made operational under his government.
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Government to reintroduce road and bridge tolls with modernised system
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced plans to reintroduce road and bridge tolls as part of efforts to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
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Job seeker convicted for stealing CHRAJ Administrator’s phone
A 36-year-old unemployed man has been convicted of stealing a Samsung Galaxy A54 5G mobile phone belonging to a Principal Administrator of the Human Resource Unit of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
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'Vetting chaos Committee' to resume hearing February 7
The Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the chaos that erupted during the January 30 vetting process will resume its hearings on Friday, February 7, 2025, following an unexpected suspension on Wednesday, February 5.
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Nsoatreman-Kotoko disturbances: Police arrest 6th suspect, Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa
The Ghana Police Service has arrested another suspect in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the football match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC and Nsoatreman FC.
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No government funds used for Hajj fare reduction – Alhaji Collins Dauda
The government has reiterated that no public funds were used to subsidise the 2025 Hajj fare, despite the GHC 13,000 reduction announced on Wednesday.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Chairman of the Interim Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji Collins Dauda, stated that the fare adjustment was achieved purely through negotiations with service providers in Saudi Arabia and not through state funding.
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Kotoko and Hearts join forces to push for improved safety in Ghana Premier League after violent clash at Nsoatreman
Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have joined forces to demand improved security at Ghana Premier League matches following the tragic death of a Kotoko fan, Nana Pooley.
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US Army Major sentenced to 70 months for smuggling firearms to Ghana
A U.S. Army Major, Kojo Owusu Dartey, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in a firearms smuggling operation to Ghana.
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This is why President Mahama wants to restore July 1 as a statutory public holiday
President John Mahama has announced plans to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day as well as a proposed National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Ghana.
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President Mahama inspects ongoing Takoradi Circle Market construction project
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, inspected works on the ongoing Takoradi Circle Market construction project in the Western Region.
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President Mahama resolves to complete stalled Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project
President John Dramani Mahama, has assured the people of the Western Region of his government’s resolve to complete the stalled Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project to reap its full benefits.
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Tension in Twifo Atti Morkwa NPP as constituency youth organiser allegedly bites off polling station secretary’s finger
A fact-finding mission by the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the 2024 electoral defeat in the Twifo Atti Morkwa constituency of the Central Region turned bloody when the constituency youth organiser, Kwadwo Debrah, allegedly bit off a polling station secretary’s finger during an altercation.
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USAID staff will be put on leave starting on Friday
Thousands of employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on leave from Friday night, the agency says.
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Parliamentary Probe: Appointments Committee Chair, Clerk, and MPs give accounts of vetting chaos
The Special Committee investigating the chaos that erupted during the ministerial vetting on January 30, 2025, has heard testimonies from key figures involved in the incident, with conflicting accounts emerging over what led to the disruptions.
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Police arrest two more suspects over murder at Nsoatreman-Kotoko clash
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC.
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President Mahama nominates first batch of Deputy Ministers for Parliamentary approval
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated his first batch of deputy ministers, pending vetting and approval by Parliament.
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Clerk to Parliament’s Appointments Committee reveals why she left chaotic vetting session
The Clerk to Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, has disclosed that she exited a tense committee session on Thursday, January 30, 2025, following an order from her husband.
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Appointments Committee Chair blames Minority for disruptions during vetting chaos
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has accused the Minority Caucus of deliberately disrupting proceedings during the ministerial vetting on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
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Government reduces 2025 Hajj fare and increases quota by 1,000 pilgrims
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has announced that the 2025 Hajj fare has been set at GH₵62,000 (approximately $4,130).
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Prostate, liver cancers among leading causes of death in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said that prostate and liver cancers are among the leading causes of death in the country.
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155 Contest Council of State slots Tuesday
A total of 155 personalities from the 16 regions in the country have filed their nominations to contest slots in the Council of State election on Tuesday, February 11.
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Four-month-old baby dies in Kissiman Junction slum fire
A devastating fire outbreak at a slum near Kissiman Junction, close to Achimota-Samodak, has claimed the life of a four-month-old baby.
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Parliament confirms Ablakwa, Akandoh and 10 ministerial nominees
Parliament has confirmed Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The House also endorsed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh as the Minister of Health, along with 10 other ministerial nominees.
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VIDEO: Education Ministry denies story - But Graphic stands by report
Rejoinder: Clarification on teacher trainee allowance remarks
The Ministry of Education has taken note of a front-page publication in the Tuesday, 4th February, 2025 edition of the Daily Graphic with the headline "Teacher Trainee Allowance to go".