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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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Adwoa Safo fails to appear before Privileges Committee
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Govt releases GH¢25million to Parliament
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Second Meeting of 8th Parliament begins today
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