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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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EC boss $14m contract under probe
Posted on | CommentThe contracts awarded by the Electoral Commission (EC) to private companies for the construction of pre-fabricated (PreFAB) offices in some districts throughout the country are coming under scrutiny. This is because the petitioners, who are seeking to trigger impeachment proceedings … Read more →
Mahama’s court advice to Odinga was cynical – Martin Amidu
Posted on | CommentMartin Amidu has claimed that former President John Mahama’s advice to Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga following his defeat in the country’s election was cynical. Mr. Mahama advised aggrieved Odinga and his party to go to court for justice after … Read more →
Ken Agyepong denies accusing Ursula Owusu of corruption
Posted on | CommentThe Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Agyapong has denied reports of ever accusing the Communications Minister Mrs Ursula Owusu Ekuful or any other government official of being corrupt and also cautioned the police to be careful with … Read more →
Ursula responds to Kennedy Agyepong’s corrupt claims
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Communication, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has described as ‘false and unwarranted’ accusations levelled against her by Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyepong. The outspoken NPP MP had reportedly accused Ursula of being corrupt. However, in a statement … Read more →
Asiedu Nketia was not a victim of gun attack – Eyewitness
Posted on | CommentThe account by the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia that some masked armed men attacked and harassed him last Monday near Suhum on the Kumasi-Accra highway has been discredited by an eyewitness. According … Read more →
Public procurements exceeding GH¢50m to be vetted by Presidency
Posted on | CommentMinister of State in charge of Public Procurement, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has revealed public procurements that exceed GH¢50m will now have to be approved by the Presidency. She said the move is part of a directive from Cabinet that is … Read more →
Parliament to probe SSNIT software scandal
Posted on | CommentParliament will soon institute an investigation into the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)’s $72 million software deal. Speaking at a forum to assess the work of the first and second meeting of Parliament, Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah … Read more →
Deputy Agric Minister resigns
Posted on | CommentReliable information reaching www.233times.net is that Deputy Agriculture Minister William Quaitoo has resigned. The resignation of the Deputy Minister has been confirmed by the presidency. This comes days after he was accused of making ethnic comments against people from the … Read more →
Armed men attack NDC’s Asiedu Nketiah
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Minority MP breaks silence on SSNIT scandal
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“I’ll not supervise over gov’t that supports corruption” – Prez. Akufo-Addo
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Our mission is to strengthen the economy and build Ghana that works – Veep
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Charlotte Osei’s cover blown over GH¢230m extra cash
Posted on | CommentA report of the Special Budget Committee of Parliament has revealed how the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Charlotte Osei, requested for more money for the commission, although the general elections have been concluded. She was demanding approval for … Read more →
NDC gurus chased for missing cars
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