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Affirmative Action Bill will soon be assented – Minkah-Premo

A convenor of the Affirmative Action Coalition Bill, Sheila Minkah-Premo, has expressed her excitement following the Parliament's passage of the Affirmative Action Bill. In a press conference in Accra, Minkah-Premo highlighted the significance of this milestone for gender equality in the country expressing optimism that the bill will soon receive presidential assent. She emphasised that the primary challenge was navigating the legislative process in Parliament. “We think that getting a […]

July 31, 2024 29

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Fuel prices to fall between 2% and 4% in coming days – IES

The prices of petroleum products are expected to fall between 2% and 4% for petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, beginning tomorrow August 1, 2024. This follows the slowdown in the depreciation of the Ghana cedi during the second half of July 2024 and the favourable international market dynamics. According to the Institute for Energy Security (IES), the price of petrol and deisel fell by 2.99% and 4.59% respectively and […]

July 31, 2024 44

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Dame is behaving like NPP’s legal rep; he’s over-enthusiastic in pursuing political opponents – Mahama

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Godfred Dame. Mr Mahama accused Dame of behaving more like a legal representative for the New Patriotic Party rather than fulfilling his duties impartially as Minister of Justice and Attorney-General. In an interview with TV3 on Tuesday, July 30, following the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge the […]

July 31, 2024 31

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Nigerian musician Onyeka Onwenu dies

Veteran Nigerian musician Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72. She reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos. According to reports, Onwenu was attending a birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was later pronounced dead. Onyeka Onwenu […]

July 31, 2024 79

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EC announces Voter Registration Mop-Up from August 1-3

The Electoral Commission is to begin mopping up voter registration from August 1 to August 3, 2024. Speaking to journalists in Accra, the Deputy Chairperson in- Charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, said the mop-up exercise is to offer persons who turned 18 years old after the recent limited voter registration and those who could not register previously the opportunity to have their names captured in the poll book. The Commission […]

July 30, 2024 27

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Court of Appeal Acquits Minority Leader Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in Ambulance Case

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the third accused, in the ongoing ambulance case. The court's 2:1 decision overturned the initial ruling by the trial court, which asked Dr. Ato Forson and Jakpa to open their defence. The duo had been charged with allegedly causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in a deal to […]

July 30, 2024 38

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Dr Bawumia promises to construct tertiary institution at Builsa North

Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to construct a nursing training college in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region if given the nod to become president. “A tertiary institution in this district is something that I want to promise you as president; I will make sure you have it…” he told the Sandem-Nab, Paramount Chief of the Builsa […]

July 29, 2024 38

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‘No Road, No Votes’ – Adamrobe Residents Protest Poor Road Conditions

Residents of Adamrobe in the Akuapem South Municipality in the Eastern Region have staged a protest demanding improvements to their deteriorating roads. The community members stated that their roads have been in disrepair for years, with no action from authorities to rectify the situation. In an interview with Citi News, the locals voiced their frustration over how the poor road conditions are affecting their daily lives and livelihoods. According to […]

July 26, 2024 37

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Credit scoring system will make it easier for Ghanaians to purchase essentials – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed a credit scoring system in Ghana that he believes will make it easier for ordinary Ghanaians to purchase essentials like cars and mobile phones, as well as obtain loans at lower interest rates. Dr. Bawumia highlighted the significant progress made with the issuance of the Ghana Card, the merging of databases, and the exponential growth of […]

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