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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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$1 million per constituency – Additional $45 million released for outstanding commitments
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted letters of commencement to the three development authorities in the country to commence full implementation of the $1 million per constituency pledge under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) for the 2020 … Read more →
Good businesses safe in Ghana – Prez. Akufo-Addo to French Investors
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo says Ghana is a haven of peace, security and stability, indeed, the safest country in the West Africa sub-region. According to him, Ghana is a country where legitimate investments are protected. “We are a country where the principles … Read more →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu to contest Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese parliamentary seat
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Contempt application against EC Chairperson thrown out
Posted on | CommentThe Accra High Court has dismissed a contempt application against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensa, and the six other commissioners of the electoral management body. The contempt application was in relation to the implementation … Read more →
‘Kum yen preko’ demo: Why Mahama and Rawlings ‘opted’ out
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PHOTOS: EC Chair, Mahama discuss election matters
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Samia Nkrumah eyes Jomoro seat again
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We’ve corrected Mahama’s mess – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government has, over the last two and a half years, acted to correct the fundamentals of the Ghanaian economy, which, prior to his assumption of office, were in considerable disarray. According to President … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo gutted by Black Stars exit
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence the Black Stars will bounce back despite exiting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Stars lost 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia in the Round of 16 on Monday. In a tweet … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo says no to $200M chamber for parliament
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Prez. Akufo-Addo takes one-week annual leave
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I hate hypocrisy and lies – Mrs. Amissah-Arthur explains funeral tribute ‘outburst’
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We’ll restore July 1 as public holiday – NDC
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Gov’t to AfricaWatch – Your agenda against Akufo-Addo will fail
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