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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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Prez. Mahama to Ghanaians: Let Kwame Nkrumah’s ideals, vision, lifestyle guide you
Posted on | CommentThe 105th birthday of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah was commemorated in Accra yesterday, with a call on Ghanaians to allow the ideals, principles and vision of the late President to guide their behaviour.“Today, as we celebrate a great man and … Read more →
Auditor-General’s Report: CHRAJ failed to refund nearly GH¢90,000 to gov’t
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Celebrating Founder’s day as holiday is “unnecessary” – Dr. K. B. Asante
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Alan boys join Nana Addo
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I never asked Kufuor to step down for me – Nana Addo clarifies
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IMANI boss blames late Prez. Mills for CHRAJ boss’ incompetence
Posted on | CommentThe President of IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe has blamed the late President John Mills for “giving Ghana an incompetent Commissioner” for the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). According to Franklin Cudjoe, the inconsiderate behavior of CHRAJ boss … Read more →
Prez. Mahama leaves for 69th UN General Assembly meeting
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama will leave Accra today for the 69th United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting in New York. He is expected to join his colleague Heads of States in the General Assembly’s deliberations and hold bilateral talks with … Read more →
Vice President gets new house
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Nunoo-Mensah says CHRAJ boss should be punished in military style
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Richard Anane is a liar; I’m not fighting ex-President John Kufuor – Nana Addo
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No Thanks: Scotland rejects independence
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Guineans angry with Prez. Mahama for disrespecting them
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Yes or no?: Scotland decides today
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Ghana public debt now GH?53.6b
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