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Government Sets Up 13-Member Committee to Review L.I. 2180 for ‘Okada’ Legalization

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has inaugurated a 13-member committee to review the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2180), which currently prohibits the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada’. The committee has been given three weeks to assess the regulation and make recommendations regarding …

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US Court Awards Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18M in Defamation Case Against Kennedy Agyapong

A United States court has ruled in favor of Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, awarding him $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. The Essex County Superior Court delivered the ruling following a lawsuit Anas filed over defamatory remarks made by …

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President John Mahama’s X (Twitter) Account Hacked, CSA Confirms

President John Dramani Mahama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama, has been hacked and used to promote cryptocurrency content, according to a press release issued by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The breach reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025. Unidentified hackers took control of the …

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Military Officer Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunmen in Bawku

A Ghana Armed Forces officer has been shot and killed in Bawku, Upper East Region, following an attack by unidentified gunmen. The incident, which has gone viral on social media, reportedly involved the fatal shooting of a warrant officer while he was on foot. This killing has further heightened tensions …

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Amin Adam Commends Ato Forson for Scrapping E-Levy and Betting Tax 

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has praised his successor, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for abolishing the controversial E-Levy and betting tax, which were introduced by the previous administration. Dr. Forson announced the tax removals in the 2025 budget statement presented on March 11, citing the need to ease …

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Fuel Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Time

Consumers in Ghana can expect further relief at the fuel pumps as petroleum prices record a marginal decline for the third consecutive pricing window. Total Energies has led the latest adjustment, reducing petrol and diesel prices from GHS15.79 per liter in early March to GHS15.49 per liter in the second …

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State Drops Treason Charges Against Barker-Vormawor After Two-Year Trial

The Ghanaian government has officially withdrawn treason felony charges against Oliver Barker-Vormawor, marking the end of more than two years of legal proceedings related to his alleged plans to stage a coup d’état. Barker-Vormawor, a leading activist and convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, was initially charged after making controversial statements …

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Ahmed Suale’s Murder

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a key suspect in connection with the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, was reportedly a close friend of the deceased and is accused of leaking his photographs to a well-known …

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Drivers’ Union Announces 20% Fare Increase Amid Rising Costs

The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has officially announced a 20% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, 2025, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the surging prices of vehicle spare parts. Speaking to Citi News, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Kwaku Boateng, explained that commercial …

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Prof. Agyeman-Duah: Dampare Should Have Retired Voluntarily to Preserve Dignity

Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticized the handling of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s removal, arguing that he should have voluntarily retired to maintain his dignity. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on March 15, 2025, Prof. Agyeman-Duah stated that while the president has the authority …

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