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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…
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…
Wontumi not yet confirmed among 863 Prisoners pardoned by Mahama – Palgrave
The spokesperson for businessman and former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says the legal team is…
Two killed, 14 injured in Nchiraa Yam Festival disturbances
Two people have been killed and 14 others injured following disturbances that broke out during the celebration of the Yam Festival at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of…
‘I won’t take the confidence of delegates for granted’ – Kojo Bamba
Newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) National First Vice Chairman, Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, has pledged to justify the confidence delegates have reposed in…
Nana B, Nana Akomea to be sworn in as NPP Vice Chairmen today
Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, and Nana Akomea are expected to be formally sworn into office today, Tuesday, October 6, as the Second and Third…
Gbande denies ordering arrest of Manhyia South MP
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has denied claims that he ordered the arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour…
Baffour Awuah charged with Conspiracy, Financial loss and money laundering
The Office of the Attorney-General has filed three criminal charges against Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah over alleged financial misconduct in his handling of a legal…
Government renames 24-Hour Economy Markets as District Economy Markets
The government has renamed its “24-hour economy markets” programme as District Economy Markets, with a target to complete projects in all 261 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies by…
BoG arrests seven for using Cedi notes to make money bouquets, cakes
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has arrested seven people in Accra for allegedly using Ghana cedi banknotes to produce money bouquets…