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Supreme Court throws out another injunction against CJ impeachment process
The Supreme Court has thrown out another injunction application that sought to halt the impeachment process against the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
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Japanese Agric Minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free
Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned after saying he never buys rice because he gets it free, a remark that drew public fury in a country facing soaring food prices.
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Ghana risks more revenue losses: Tech-led tax systems key - Experts at National Dialogue
Ghana's struggles with tax revenue leakages will be substantially reduced through technology integration and data synchronisation across government agencies, experts at a University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)’s National Dialogue have said.
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Africa: Wages of public sector workers falling — Survey
Public spending cuts across six African countries have resulted in the incomes of health and education workers falling by up to 50 per cent in five years, leaving them struggling to make ends meet, according to international NGO ActionAid.
The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa report, published on Tuesday, found that 97 per cent of the healthcare workers it surveyed in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Nigeria could not cover their basic needs, such as food and rent, with their wages.
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Bank of Ghana appoints 4 new advisors
Four individuals have been appointed as advisors to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s monetary policy framework.
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Break short-term development planning cycle - President charges NDPC
President John Dramani Mahama has urged development experts to help break the cycle of short-term development and rollout a long-term plan.
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Mahama’s sinking fund, IMF commitment reasons behind economic stability not solely gold-for-oil - Veep's advisor
The assertion that Ghana's present stability in the economy is solely the result of the gold-for-oil initiative under the previous administration is not accurate, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, an economic advisor to the Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman has said.
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Government to abolish GRA’s collection of property tax
The Minister of Local Government, Religious and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has said the government has decided to abolish the centralised collection of property tax by the Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA).
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Local Govt Minister cautions public against Bawku conflict commentaries
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has advised the public, particularly politicians, to exercise caution when making comments on the Bawku conflict.
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We’re committed to creating business friendly environment — President Mahama
President John Mahama has assured the business community of the government’s commitment to ensure transparency, policy predictability and a friendly environment for their activities to thrive in the country.
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Sleep is key
In spite of all the much-talked-about benefits of adequate sleep and rest, many parents are yet to place the necessary premium on this health fact. Sleep and rest are two distinct terms.
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National Defence University is for all security agencies — GTEC
The National Defence University is for all the security architecture and not for only the military, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has said.
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Deepening China-Africa infrastructure cooperation for shared technological advancements
There is a famous saying about development in China: “To get rich, build roads first.” This indicates the vital role of infrastructure construction in economic development.
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Tullow restarts oil drilling in Ghana's Jubilee Field
Tullow Ghana and partners have announced the restart of drilling operations in the Jubilee Field, marking a renewed phase of investment and confidence in Ghana’s energy future.
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This is why the Ghana Immigration Service has halted arrests of migrant beggars
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced a temporary suspension of arrests in its ongoing operation targeting foreign nationals engaged in street begging, citing overcrowding at its detention facilities.
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Tema-Mpakadan railway inactive six months after official opening
Six months after the official opening of the 97.7-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway operations on Friday, November 22, 2024, the much-publicised service remains inactive, dashing hopes of commuters for a more reliable alternative.
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Over 90% of migrant beggars arrested by Ghana Immigration are Nigeriens; 925 repatriated
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has revealed that Nigeriens account for the overwhelming majority of foreign nationals detained in its ongoing operation against street begging.
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UK-born Ghanaian caught trying to smuggle 22kg of cannabis into Britain from Canada spared jail
A pregnant drug mule who attempted to smuggle 22.5kg worth of cannabis into Britain has avoided jail after saying she needed the money to pay for a deposit on a house.
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UG UTAG demands resignation of Auditor-General over 'unethical' payroll audit report
The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has said the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu behaved unethically and misled the public with his report on the university's payroll audit.
According to them the Auditor-Genearal’s report had said there was an employee compensation of GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024, which he described as overstated.
The UG chapter of UTAG is insisting that for this reason, the Auditor-General should resign for a "misleading and unethical audit report on the university’s payroll."
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Mahama inaugurates National Development Planning Commission, calls for unified long-term development plan for Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday inaugurated the eighth National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), tasking the body with creating a unified long-term national development plan that transcends political cycles.
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Notorious Accra robbery suspect extradited from Togo to undergo medical examination for consuming excreta
The Togolese national accused of masterminding high-profile robberies in Accra is to undergo medical examination.
This follows the accused persons abnormal behaviour of consuming excreta according to the prosecution. He is said to be consuming his own excretion while in custody.
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Sam George reacts to Facebook post about Lexus vehicle gift allegation and says it is 'categorically false' [VIDEO]
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has reacted to a social media publication that alleged that he had received a Lexus vehicle gift in violation of a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama on the acceptance of gifts by government appointees.
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Wassa Gyapa: 13 arrested for illegal mining; over 120 changfang machines destroyed
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested 13 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, at Wassa Gyapa in the Western Region.
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$2m skytrain case: Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi rushed to hospital, former GIIF CEO still in custody
A former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has not been able to meet the bail conditions set by the Accra High Court hearing the case in which he has been accused with one other of causing financial loss of $2 million in the sky train project.
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Bongo District NHIA Director murdered
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the killing of Mohammed Seidu Akugri, the Bongo District Director of the National Health Insurance Authority, who was shot, killed and burnt by unknown assailants in an incident that occurred near Nagodi in the Upper East Region.