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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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Dr Joe Oteng-Adjei named Board Chairman of GNPC
Posted on | CommentInformation reaching www.233times.net.com indicates that Dr Joe Oteng-Adjei, former Energy Minister, has just been appointed as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The Energy Minister is yet to swear in Dr Oteng-Adjei, the informant disclosed. The … Read more →
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Prez. Mahama in Botswana for 3-day visit
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Wake your husband up from sleep – NPP to Lordina Mahama
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Prez. Mahama fires Ashanti Regional Minister and his Deputy
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