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President Akufo-Addo Appoints Ken Ofori-Atta To Act As Caretaker Minister For Trade And Industry

President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to act as caretaker Minister for Trade and Industry following the resignation of its substantive minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen. Mr. Kyerematen tendered in his resignation Thursday, January 5, 2023. In a statement issued from the Presidency Friday, January 6, …

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Volta Region: 119 Sacks Of “Indian Hemp” Intercepted

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted about 119 sacks of Indian hemp at Dabala in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The 119 sacks of dried leaves, which are suspected to be Indian hemp, were concealed in bags onboard a Ford …

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IMF Pushes For Debt Cancellation For Ghana And Other Distressed Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is working towards a debt cancellation programme for Ghana and other countries amid a global economic recession scare this year. The other countries are Ethiopia, Zambia, Chad, Lebanon, Surinam, and Sri Lanka. The move, Madam Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF Managing Director, said was …

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Aburihene Reiterates Call To Govt To Invest In Aburi Botanical Gardens For Development

The Aburihene and Adontehene of Akuapem Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, Otubour Gyan Kwasi II, has repeated his calls on government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to invest in the Aburi Botanical Gardens to generate income and growth for the country.   According to the chief, when President …

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NSA Confirms It Will Consider Suggestions To Name Stadium In Ghana After Pele

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed it will consider suggestions to name a stadium in Ghana after late football icon, Pele. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, at the memorial event of the Brazilian proposed every country name a stadium after the three-time World Cup winner in honour of his legacy. …

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NPP Appoints Amponsah-Kyeretwie As New Director For External Affairs

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sacked Frederick Ameyaw from office as the director for external affairs, an official party statement said on Thursday. Kwame Amponsah-Kyeretwie alias “Stonash” replaces him with immediate effect. “This decision was taken by the national executive committee of the party at its meeting on …

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2020 Election Petition: More Trouble For NDC Over Asiedu Nketiah’s Confession

The United Kingdom branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is mounting more pressure on the main opposition political party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) especially its new National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and the 2020 presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, following a confession made in connection with the 2020 …

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President Akufo-Addo’s Comment On Akonta Mining Does Not Absolve It Of Wrongdoing – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resource and also Member of Parliament for the people of Damongo Constituency,  Samuel Abdulai Jinapor says President Nana Akufo-Addo’s comment on Akonta Mining Limited cannot absolve the company of any wrongdoing. According to him, the comment will not also interfere with any investigation. The …

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Chief Imam To Rev. Owusu-Bempah: I Don’t Need Protection From Charlatans

The office of the National Chief Imam, has asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Christian community to stop the head Pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev. Isaac Owusu -Bempah from making further controversial and false prophecies about his Eminence, Shiekh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu. The controversial …

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Rev. Owusu Bempah Reacts To A Statement From Chief Imam’s Office

The Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Apostle Isaac Owusu Bempah, has described as shocking a statement from the office of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Shaributu calling him out for a statement he is reported to have made about the latter. In a statement …

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