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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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Vetting disrupted as Haruna questions legality of Public Enterprises portfolio
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2020 election petition: March 4 is the d-day!
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AGAIN! Mahama loses review application reopen case
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GBC’s GH¢25m electricity debt ring-fenced – Oppong Nkrumah
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Mahama Ayariga wants retirement age extended from 60 to 65
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I’ll rebrand witch camps – Adwoa Safo
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You can’t re-open your case – Supreme Court tells Mahama
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ET Mensah elected Greater Accra rep on Council of State
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Western Region fails to elect Council of State representative as election ends in tie
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Supreme Court to decide Jean Mensa, Mac Manu’s cross-examination Thursday
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NDC suspends Koku Anyidoho
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Stop attending sittings – Speaker warns MPs who tested positive for COVID-19
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Mahama’s request for EC documents dismissed
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Prez. Akufo-Addo accepts credential of 6 envoys
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