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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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Okudzeto Ablakwa resigns from Appointments Committee
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Apologise for ‘demonising’ Ofori-Atta – Prof Gyampo to Minority
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Majority Leader ‘cries foul’ over Bagbin’s appointments
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Asiedu Nketia appointed to serve on Parliamentary Board
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Eugene Arhin rubbishes deputy ministerial nominee list in circulation
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Ken Ofori-Atta gets approval
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Veep dissociates himself from 2024 flagbearer posters
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Allotey Jacobs reacts to his expulsion from NDC
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US Ambassador lauds Parliament over recent vetting
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€890m reserved for 33 Health Projects
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President swears in Regional Ministers
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