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Mahama administration committed to protecting free speech – Kwakye Ofosu
Minister for Government Communications Felix Ofosu Kwakye has rejected allegations that the government is taking steps to undermine freedom of expression in Ghana. His comments follow growing concerns…
Baffour Awuah warns against arresting lawyers within court premises
Manhyia South Member of Parliament and lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has warned against attempts by state agencies to arrest lawyers within court premises, describing the incident involving…
Free SHS food suppliers give government two-week ultimatum over GH¢250m arrears
The Controlled Food Suppliers Association (CFSA) has given the government a two-week deadline to begin negotiations on a clear payment plan for about GH¢250 million owed to suppliers…
Mahama to cut sod for new Accra Convention Centre
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut sod in the coming weeks for the construction of a new Accra Convention Centre at the Trade Fair Centre. The…
Minerals Commission pushes fair wages for contract miners
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, has engaged another group of local contract miners as part of efforts to address concerns raised by the…
Minority demands full probe into World Cup visa allegations after Ampofo Ankrah’s removal
The Minority in Parliament has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to ask Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to step aside as Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), but…
Ghana to formally apply to join BRICS – Ablakwa
Ghana has decided to formally apply for membership of BRICS, the grouping of major emerging economies, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. According to Mr Ablakwa,…
‘Sack me if you want’ – Smith Butey challenges NPP over amendments
Former Acting Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Smith Butey, has dared the party to sanction or remove him over his continued opposition to some of the…
Four, including baby injured in multi-vehicle crash at Sofoline flyover
Four people, including a one-and-a-half-year-old baby, have sustained serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash at the Sofoline Interchange flyover in Kumasi. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning and…
Teachers’ strike: We won’t return to classroom until demands are resolved – NAGRAT
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has said that members of the association will not return to the classroom until the government…