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Chief of Dunkwa On-Offin Appeals to President Mahama to Restore Powers to Combat Galamsey

1,272 The Chief of Dunkwa On-Offin in the Central Region, Nana Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III, has expressed concerns about the government’s handling of the galamsey menace in Ghana. According to Nana Obeng Nuako, the government has stripped traditional leaders of their powers to act against galamsey operators, leaving them helpless in the fight against illegal […]

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Education reform: Recommendations won’t gather dust – Mahama

1,315  President John Dramani Mahama has assured stakeholders that recommendations from the ongoing National Education Forum will be effectively utilized to drive meaningful reforms in the education sector. Speaking at the forum’s launch in Ho, Volta Region, on Tuesday, February 18, the president reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that insights gathered will not go to […]

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Setting the Record Straight: NSA Denies ‘Ghost’ Payroll Claims

1,165  Our attention has been drawn to a media publication by the Fourth Estate making several allegations against former officers of the National ServiceAuthority. The publication, is laden with a misapprehension of the enrolment, verification and payment processes of the National Service Authority, as well as selective omission of information, calculated to achieve contrived conclusions […]

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“Let’s Unite and Make Ghana Proud, Devoid of Political Sentiment”-Ashanti Regional Minister Urges Kumawood Directors and producers

1,222  Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has entreated Kumawood Directors and Producers to help make Ghana proud, devoid of political sentiment, and to do everything possible to revive the industry. According to him, Kumawood plays a key role in putting Ashanti culture and Ghana in the global limelight. He emphasized the need for […]

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Gyataba Weighs In Over Ken Ofori-Atta Fugitive Declaration

1,361  Nana Agyenim Boateng (Gyataba), founder and leader of the United Front Party, has launched a scathing attack on Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng, labeling him a hypocrite. This harsh criticism comes after Kissi Agyabeng declared Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, wanted for failing to appear for interrogation in corruption-related investigations . According to reports, […]

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Kennedy Agyapong’s Team Denies False Report by Asase FM, Demands Retraction and Apology

1,053  A statement from the communication team of Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has condemned a report by Asase FM in Kumasi, describing it as a “flagrant deviation from journalistic ethics.” The report in question claimed that Hon. Agyapong was denied entry into the Prempeh Assembly Hall, where the Council of State elections were taking place. […]

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NDC’s Yaw Owusu Bimpeh Gives Nkansah Boadu a Technical Knockout in the Council of State Elections

1,431  Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, a stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has emerged victorious in the just-ended Council of State elections. He polled an impressive 49 votes in the re-run election held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall whiles his main contender, Nana Nkansah Boadu polled 36 votes. This victory […]

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Kumasi Market Queens Pledge Support for Ashanti Regional Minister

1,257  The Queen Mothers of various markets in Kumasi have pledged their unwavering support to Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, to succeed in his duties. This pledge was made during their engagement with the Minister at the Regional Coordinating Council, where they discussed pressing issues affecting traders in the city. Madam Yaa Foriwaah, […]