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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Mr Ghartey who is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan replaces Dr. Tony Oteng Gyasi. Mr Ghartey is tasked with reforming the GRA and streamlining its activities Other …

Residents of Kotokuom and its surrounding communities in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti Region have expressed concern over the poor condition of a deathtrap bridge that connects to their homes. According to them, the bridge has become a death trap and urgently needs repair or replacement.     …

The national chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party, Stephen Ayesu Ntim has been appointed as the board chairman of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). He succeeds Joe Addo-Yobo, who held the position of board chairman since 2017. The previous chairman, Joe Addo-Yobo, stepped down due to health reasons and …

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is “not feasible” to extend the deadline for the ongoing limited voters’ registration exercise. The Commission said despite the technical challenges encountered in the first two days of the exercise, the process has since been smooth across the country without any hindrance. The Commission …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is predicting an imminent fuel shortage should the grievances of the striking Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union remain unresolved. COPEC emphasises that urgent resolution of the drivers’ concerns is imperative to avert potentially severe repercussions. The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union commenced …

Ghana’s Black Starlets sealed a place in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations following their win over Benin on Tuesday, May 21. Mark Kagawa Mensah and Theophilus Ayamga netted in the first half to ensure victory for Laryea Kingston’s side who topped Group A. Kagawa Mensah …

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A prominent Malian economist and professor has been sentenced to two years in jail, one of which was suspended, for his criticism of the military junta. Étienne Fakaba Sissoko was also ordered to pay a fine of 3m CFA francs ($4,900; £3,900). The 41-year-old academic, who has been in custody …

The Vice-President of the Republic and the 2024 New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched an innovative programme dubbed, “Kayeyei Empowerment Programme” aimed at training some 5,000 head porters at hostels and skills training centres across the country. The initiative which was a promise of …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) member of Parliament for the Wa West constituency in the Upper West Region, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has cautioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akufo Dampare against what he says is the selective and politically motivated recruitment into the Police Service. The Wa West lawmaker …