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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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My reputation and personality alone can’t fight corruption – Amidu
Posted on | CommentSpecial Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has suggested that the fight against corruption cannot be won solely by his appointment as the country’s first independent prosecutor. According to him, the President’s vision of a successful fight against corruption during his tenure may … Read more →
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Ken Agyapong blames Ursula Owusu for DTT-StarTimes controversy
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Kufuor believes in ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ agenda – Aide clarifies
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Ken Agyapong clashes with Sam George at Committee and GIBA meeting
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African First Ladies Discuss 5-Year Strategic Plan
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Akufo-Addo’s appointees frustrating my work – Martin Amidu
Posted on | CommentThe Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has said one of the major challenges hampering his work aside his office being under-resourced, is the failure of some appointees of President Akufo-Addo to collaborate with him. He said it will be practically impossible for him … Read more →
‘I’ve no legislation, I’m just using common sense’ – Amidu complains
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Ghana-China Relationship: History Will Guide Us – Nana Addo
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I’ll Show NPP How To Govern Better When I Return – Mahama
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Gov’t withdraws Noguchi’s 1.6bn Yen Japan agreement from Parliament
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Minors Registered In Limited Registration Exercise – CODEO
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