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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Siemens to establish presence in Ghana soon – Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says German conglomerate company, Siemens AG, which is the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, will soon announce its decision to establish a presence in Ghana. Siemen’s decision, together with that taken by German car … Read more →
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Parliament to use Sign Language interpreters
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Police block journos from Parliament over RTI bill
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2018 NDC National Executives’ Election: Winners and votes obtained (PHOTOS)
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It’s not bad to have party card as a journo – Oppong Nkrumah
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Minority to quiz NAPO for having SRC Rep on KNUST Council without VC
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EC exhibits voters register for new regions referendum
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