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PAC Orders Arrest Of NSA Regional Director For Squandering GH¢160K

Parliament has directed the arrest of the Northern Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) for failing to lodge over GH¢160,000 internally generated funds in the designated Consolidated Fund Transit account of the Authority. The 2022 Auditor General’s report cites the Northern Regional Management of the Sports Authority for …

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Audio: Local Government Minister Clears Air On Sacking Of 24 District Chief Executives

The Minister of Local Government and Decentralization, Dan Botwe, stated that the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, revoked the appointments of twenty-four district chief executives because he wanted to assemble a strong team to carry out government goals. On Friday, 2 February 2023, the president revoked the appointments …

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2024 Elections: About 35% Of NPP Supporters Don’t Trust Bawumia On The Economy – Poll

About 35% of supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have indicated that they do not believe that the flagbearer of their party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has what it takes to revive Ghana’s economy, a poll by Global Info Analytics has showed. According to the survey, 18% of NPP …

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25 People Arrested For Attacking Police Officers At Kwahu Bepong

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 25 persons in connection with an attack on its officers and the destruction of some properties at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. The individuals reportedly assaulted police officers and destroyed properties in the area. The police were called in to restore calm after …

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Lands Commission Interdicts 14 Staff For Stamp Duty Fraud

The Lands Commission has interdicted 14 staff for their involvement in Stamp Duty fraud. The Stamp Duty fraud was detected in May 2022 when the Audit Unit of the Commission realized that the tax figures paid by some property owners for the registration of their properties failed to reflect the …

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Ghana COCOBOD Clarifies Brouhaha On Importation Of Cocoa Beans From Ivory Coast And Nigeria

The importation of cocoa beans by the nation from neighboring nations has been an industrial practice for more than 20 years, according to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCBOD). Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company Limited  has been given green light to import cocoa beans in a letter signed by Joseph Boahen Aidoo, …

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Cabinet Removes 15% VAT On Electricity

Asaase News sources close to the government have confirmed that cabinet, at a meeting held on Friday 2 February 2024, has unanimously agreed to drop the previously approved policy of charging 15% value added tax (VAT) on electricity. This means that power consumers will no longer be required to pay …

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Article: Where Will Ghana Be Tomorrow; A Future With NPP Or NDC ? – Sir John Writes

Once again, Ghana stands at the crossroads of major political decision-making, where the actions taken today will shape the future of the nation. In this regard, it is crucial for the citizenry to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the two leading political parties; the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and …

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AUDIO: Ekona Royal Stool Reaffirms Destoolment Of  Bontodiase Chief

The Ekona Royal family of Bontodiase in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area says it has performed a customary ritual to destool Obrempong Adakwah Gyamenah II as Chief of Akyem Bontodiase. The Abusuapanin of the Ekona Royal family, along with every member of his family, stated during a press conference held …

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