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Grandmother seeks support for triplets
Beatrice Tetteh, 57, a former kenkey seller, is appealing to the general public for financial assistance to support the upkeep of her grandchildren, 10-year-old triplets Peter, Paul, and Pearl Kotey, who are pupils of Odorkor Salaria One Basic School.
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African finance ministers laud Goldbod at high-level AfDB meeting
Ghana’s approach to natural resource governance took centre stage at a high-level meeting in Washington yesterday, as finance ministers from five African countries hailed the country’s pioneering the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) model as a benchmark for resource-led development across the continent.
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SOE sector records GH¢9bn losses in 2024 financial year — SIGA report
The State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) recorded a loss after tax of GH¢9.68 billion last year, depicting a 35.44 per cent deterioration of the GH¢7.14 billion losses recorded in the 2023 financial year.
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Maiden JAK Annual Disability Lecture: Train more journalists in disability reporting — Dr Bomfeh Jnr
A call has been made for the training of more journalists in disability reporting to help facilitate the effective implementation of the Disability Law in the country.
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Missed the deadline? National Service registration extended to October 24
The National Service Authority (NSA) has extended the deadline for online registration for the 2025/2026 service year to Friday, October 24, 2025.
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Mahama’s Beijing statement and Ghana’s readiness for female President
When President John Dramani Mahama declared, “I’m confident that in the very near future, there will be a woman president of Ghana”, during the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, his words carried both symbolism and challenge.
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Tycoon escapes paying $1bn in 'divorce of the century'
South Korea's Supreme Court has struck down a lower court's order for billionaire Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife a 1.38tn won ($1bn; £788m) settlement, in a case dubbed by local media as the "divorce of the century".
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Ghana, World Bank deepen ties to support 5 key sectors
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, to deepen ties and explore new avenues for advancing Ghana’s development goals.
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22 Colleges of education get governing councils
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the governing councils of 22 colleges of education across the country, charging them to provide strong leadership that will enhance quality teacher training and promote good governance.
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UBA Ghana records strong performance in Q3
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has posted a strong financial performance for the third quarter, ending September this year, driven by steady balance sheet growth, strong deposit mobilisation and prudent risk management.
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HeFRA shuts down 18 health facilities in Ashanti Region
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has shut down 18 health facilities in the Ashanti Region for operating below acceptable standards.
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Murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner Elisha Mahama sentenced to life imprisonment
Elisha Mahama Akpanichie, the main accused person in the murder of Eric Johnson, the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa 'Dubai', has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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President Mahama to host Grenada Prime Minister for bilateral talks on Friday
President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday host the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, for bilateral talks at the Presidency in Accra.
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My track record and sacrifices for NPP prove I’m ready to lead – Bawumia
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia gas asked delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remember the sacrifices he has made for the party and vote to retain him as the party's flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
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Portia Dzilah: Rural teacher changing lives, making history on the global stage
In a community where teenage pregnancy, truancy and low school enrolment threaten children’s futures, English Teacher, Portia Dzifa Dzilah is helping change the narrative.
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Ken Agyapong: 'I will never concede defeat until EC declares results' (VIDEO)
A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has declared that he would never concede defeat in a presidential election unless the Electoral Commission (EC) officially announces the results.
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Health Alert: Ghana Health Service confirms rising seasonal flu cases, urges public vigilance
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public alert confirming a significant increase in seasonal influenza cases across several regions of the country.
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Minority calls for immediate suspension of AT Ghana–Telecel merger over national interest concerns
The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to immediately suspend the ongoing restructuring process between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, warning that the move could jeopardise Ghana’s strategic interests if it proceeds without parliamentary oversight.
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Man in court for defrauding Immigration Officer of GH¢24,000 in fake rent deal
The Adabraka District Court (formerly Kaneshie District Court) has granted bail to a 51-year-old man, Nana Obeng Tandoh, in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties for allegedly defrauding an immigration officer under the pretext of securing him accommodation.
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Court discontinues trial of man accused in Ahmed Suale murder case
A Madina District Court has discontinued the trial of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, the man accused of involvement in the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale of Tiger Eye P.I.
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VIDEO: 'Seek God and go for it': How Ghana’s youngest lawyer beat the odds to make history
From the quiet town of Breman Asikuma in Ghana’s Central Region has emerged a young man whose name has become synonymous with brilliance and history-making.
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VIDEO: Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq
Lawyer at 21, a feat worth celebrating: Meet Breman Asikuma’s Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, Esq.
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John Mahama’s first presidency and the quest for redemption - Dr John Osae-Kwapong writes
John Mahama’s First Presidency and the Quest for Redemption is a book I just published to reflect on our current President’s first time in office. Intrigued by his political trajectory, which culminated in becoming President, first after the passing of Prof. J. E. A. Mills, and second after winning the 2012 election, the book explores two main themes.
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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC.
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Expert advocates establishment of Blue Economy ministry
The Executive Chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), a non-profit maritime think-tank, Vice-Admiral Issah Yakubu (retd), has advocated the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy.