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Prez. Mahama vows to keep inflation in single digits after sharp decline
Posted on with No CommentPresident John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to sustaining inflation within single digits, following a marked drop in the rate to 3.2 per cent. The President said the achievement forms part of a broader strategy to stabilise the economy … Read more →
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20 Ghanaian fishermen jailed in Nigeria for trafficking marijuana
Posted on | CommentOn Thursday a Federal High Court in Lagos State sentenced 20 Ghanaian fishermen to one-year imprisonment for transporting marijuana from Ghana to Nigeria. They were found guilty of the charges of conspiracy and unlawful transportation of the substance. The fishermen … Read more →
ECG begins prosecution of ‘power thieves’ today
Posted on | CommentThree persons are expected to be presented before the utilities court – court 9, today, Thursday, August 11, 2022, for committing various illegalities on the use of electricity. The charges expected to be levelled against them include stealing power and … Read more →
Fitch downgrades Ghana’s credit rating from B- to CCC
Posted on | CommentGhana has suffered another blow as its credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings from B- to CCC. This update follows Standard and Poor’s (S&P) downgrade of Ghana’s foreign and local credit ratings from B-B’ to CCC+C with a negative … Read more →
Students use UV light to cheat in exams – KNUST Research
Posted on | CommentThe skin or clothes have traditionally been used by many students to aid in cheating during examinations. In addition to these, most invigilators are aware of the use of calculators, phones and watches to cheat. However, a study by the … Read more →
IGP reshuffles top officers
Posted on | CommentThe Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has reshuffled top officials in the Ghana Police Service. According to sources, the changes were done in the command of the National Patrols Department, the Accra Regional Police Commander, and the Anti-Landguard … Read more →
Some women send their naked photos to me – Dr Lawrence Tetteh
Posted on | CommentFounder of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has said some women send him nude photos and videos despite knowing he’s a pastor. The international evangelist disclosed that his personal social media pages and groups are sometimes spammed with … Read more →
Takoradi: CCTV footage captures man allegedly stealing money from hotel
Posted on | CommentA man has been busted in the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region for allegedly stealing from a hotel he booked to spend time with his girlfriend. It is believed he has perpetuated similar acts in other hotels … Read more →
Ghana is seeking $3 billion from IMF programme – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that Ghana will seek $3 billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when negotiations start. According to the Minister, this new figure is a revised version of the $1 billion the … Read more →
You’ve been a true son – Archbishop Duncan Williams to Bishop Ogyiri Asare
Posted on | CommentArchbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams has eulogized his spiritual son, Bishop Bernard Ogyiri Asare as a true son who has remained loyal to him and has proven to be someone who is not eager to compete or outshine his father; citing … Read more →
Donald Trump says FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home
Posted on | CommentEx-US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was raided by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe. Mr Trump said in a statement that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was “occupied by a large group of FBI … Read more →
ECG uncovers 1,000 illegalities
Posted on | CommentThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has uncovered over 1,000 illegalities carried out by some customers during the first week of meter auditing in Accra. This is in spite of the six-week grace period the company gave to customers to … Read more →
GPRTU vehicle towing policy takes off October
Posted on | CommentEffective October, this year, all drivers under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), will be required to subscribe to a mandatory vehicle towing system for the prompt removal of their disabled vehicles from the road. The new towing system, … Read more →
Government expresses disappointment in S&P’s downgrade of economy
Posted on | CommentThe government has expressed disappointment by rating agency, S&P’s, decision to downgrade Ghana despite the bold policies implemented in the 2022 to address macro fiscal challenges and debt sustainability which have been significantly exacerbated by the impact of these global … Read more →
Full report: Special Prosecutor retrieves ¢1m from Council of State member’s company in corruption case
Posted on | CommentThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cited a company belonging to a member of the Council of State for influence-peddling in the running of its activities. The council member, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, is also the owner and … Read more →
Remains of aborted twins found along Abora Dunkwa road
Posted on | CommentA paper box containing the remains of suspected aborted twins has been found along Abora Dunkwa-Adumfa road on the Cape Coast-Assin Fosu highway. The twins were found by a lone road opposite the Islamic SHS by some commuters plying the … Read more →
Body of Chinese man who drowned in dam at Kwahu retrieved
Posted on | CommentThe body of a Chinese man has been retrieved from a dam at Esaase in the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The man went missing after his car plunged into a dam in the municipality. The unnamed victim … Read more →
45% of SHS Students brush their teeth for only 30 seconds – KNUST research
Posted on | CommentDentists recommend two minutes as the average duration for brushing the teeth. However, findings from a research by the Kwame Nkrumah University School of Medicine and Dentistry is reporting lower figures. The research published in the Ghana Dental journal has … Read more →
Vodafone Ghana’s operations to Telecel: We are ensuring compliance with regulation – NCA
Posted on | CommentThe National Communications Authority (NCA) has refuted claims of blocking the sale of Vodafone Ghana’s operations to Telecel Group. This is in the wake of media reports that the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) has blocked the sale of … Read more →
COLA will hit accounts soon – Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
Posted on | CommentThe Fair Wages and Salaries Commission says it has successfully completed drafting modalities for the payment of the Conditions of Living Allowance (COLA) to all public sector workers. Demands for COLA resulted in weeks of labour agitation and industrial actions … Read more →
Utility tariffs to go up from September 1
Posted on | Commenthanaians may have to brace themselves to pay more for utility as tariffs are expected to increase. According to a report by Daily Graphic, the upward adjustment of bills, once announced, will take effect on Thursday, September 1. This will … Read more →
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