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Hon. Engineer George Kofi Arthur Sets Sights on Western Regional NDC Chairmanship Race

454  As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepares to fortify its structures ahead of the next major political cycle, a heavyweight in the Western Region has officially emerged as a frontrunner for the Regional Chairmanship. Hon. Engineer George Kofi Arthur, a former three-term Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has signaled his intent to bring […]

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By-election looms in Ayawaso East as MP Mahama Naser Toure dies after a short illness

719  The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness. A fourth-term MP, Toure held several key roles in Parliament, including Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and membership on the Roads and Transport Committee, House Committee, and the Private Members’ […]

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Prof. Opoku-Agyemang tells student leaders to uphold integrity in managing finances

452    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged student leaders to prioritise integrity, particularly in the management of student dues and the discharge of their responsibilities. Speaking at the 2026 Pentecost Students and Associates–Ghana (PENSA–Ghana) Conference, she stressed that leadership roles on campus play a critical part in shaping students into future national […]

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Sammy Gyamfi: 3% withholding tax crashed small-scale gold output, FX inflows in 2021

465  Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed that a 3% withholding tax introduced in 2021 under the Akufo-Addo administration led to a dramatic collapse in small-scale gold production and foreign exchange inflows. Speaking on News File on Joy FM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Sammy Gyamfi said small-scale […]

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Brogya Genfi Commends Ashanti NDC Youth Wing; Charges Members to Remain Resolute Ahead of 2028

479  The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has officially extended his profound gratitude to the Ashanti Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing their unwavering commitment as the bedrock of the party’s growing vibrancy and electoral success in the region. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting in Kumasi with […]

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Ken Agyapong calls for peace and unity ahead of NPP primaries

530  New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called for peace, unity, and prayers ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026. Addressing worshippers at the Ken’s National Praise 2026 event on Friday, January 2, Mr Agyapong stressed that the gathering was strictly a thanksgiving service and not a political activity. […]

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Ahafo Ano South West DCE Wishes All Happy New Year

469  The District Chief Executive of Ahafo Ano South West District, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, has extended warm New Year greetings to the people of the district, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving a brighter future. In his message, Hon. Sedik highlighted the significance of working together to overcome challenges and achieve common […]

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Fire sweeps through Tudu structures, GNFS contains blaze

452  A fire that engulfed several makeshift commercial and residential structures near SoccerBet at Tudu in Accra has been brought under control, authorities have confirmed. The blaze, which broke out earlier on Wednesday, prompted a rapid response from the Ghana National Fire Service, with four fire engines dispatched from the Accra City, Ministries, Industrial Area […]