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In a move to eliminate ghost names from the government’s payroll, the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a directive to freeze the salaries of all public sector workers without Ghana Card numbers, starting February 2024, graphic.com.gh reports. The decision follows discussions with the National Identification Authority (NIA) …

Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant shift in Vatican doctrine. The blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor at the same time as a civil union, according to a Vatican …

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has gone to court to challenge the withdrawal of his retirement benefits, local media report. Last month, Mr Lungu was stripped of his retirement benefits and privileges following his decision to return to active politics. His office was reportedly closed, staff and security deployed and …

An old video of popular anti-LGBTQI+ advocate and parliamentary for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Sam Nartey George endorsing the rights of the members of LGBTQI+ community reemerges online. In the said video, the anti-LGBTQI activist stated that all humans have rights enshrined in the constituency. While answering a question on his opinion …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disrupted a syndicate involved in the production of substantial amount of counterfeited foreign currency. Seizures were made in two warehouses located in Accra and Tema, where a substantial amount of counterfeited forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) was discovered concealed in steel trunks. The …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has tabled a proposal before parliament to review the current charges for passport application from GH¢100 to GH¢644. The ministry’s proposal which represents 544% hike is presently before the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation of Parliament, for consideration. The proposal, which is currently …

The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, may have been presented with yet another reason to visit Ghana following advanced plans to mine lithium in the West African country. According to the Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dickson Adomako Kissi, it will not be a surprise …

Amnesty International, the international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) rights advocate and defender, has urged both Parliament and the Government of Ghana to cease the consideration of the anti-gay bill, asserting that its passage would infringe upon human rights. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 13, Amnesty International insisted that Parliament …

First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo received an honorary doctorate degree on Tuesday, December 12, during the 5th session of the 15th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The event marked the fifth session of the 15th congregation, celebrating the graduation of students from various programs, including Ph.D. Marketing, MA …

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala won the biggest individual awards at the CAF Awards 2023 in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, 11 December 2023. Osimhen, the Nigerian striker who made headlines in Italy and also for his contribution in the Super Eagles jersey, won the CAF …