NEWS Articles

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Akufo-Addo appoints Yaw Twerefour CEO of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr Yaw Twerefour as the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Twerefour’s appointment is in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 100(1) of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829). The medical doctor …

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I have never dated a female in the movie industry; I dare them to prove otherwise- Prince David Osei

Prince David Osei, an award-winning Ghanaian actor, has stated that he has never dated any actress or crew member in the film industry since he began acting. During an interview with Fiifi Prat on Kingdom FM, the renowned actor dismissed rumours that he had dated most of the actresses in …

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‘Pray for Jamie Foxx’, friends urge

Jamie Foxx remains in the hospital after being hospitalised for more than three weeks due to a medical emergency, and those close to him say he needs all the prayers and well-wishes his fans can muster. While his exact condition is unknown due to his family’s strict confidentiality, TMZ has …

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Health Minister cautions service providers to stop charging for NHIS covered services.

Minister of Health,

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Man has warned health-care providers not to charge patients for services already covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in order to restore public trust in the scheme. The co-payment — a separate charge imposed by service providers for conditions already covered by the scheme — …

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Government observes World Press Freedom Day; Advocates for Greater Economic Rights for Media

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

In honour of World Press Freedom Day, the government praised the Ghanaian media for its indispensable role in the country, while emphasising the importance of economic rights in assisting efforts to rebuild faster following the recent global economic challenges. This year’s anniversary, themed ‘Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression …

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Provide funding for Creatives – Oscar Provencal to Government

Oscar Provencal, a veteran actor, has asked the government to provide funding for creatives who produce short skits and series. According to the Inspector Bediako actor, those who specialise in short social media skits as well as those who do series are all contributing to the local movie industry because …

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Bawumia Declares Candidacy for NPP Presidential Primaries

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made the most public declaration about his presidential bid with a bold, optimistic statement on his social media accounts. The Vice President wrote, “It is Possible!’, posting with the Ghana flag and the flag of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on all his social …

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$200m Loan From World Bank Approved By Parliament

Parliament of Ghana

A $200 million loan agreement between government and the World Bank has been approved by parliament to fund the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project. The goal of the project is to assist the Ghanaian government in improving broadband access, the effectiveness and calibre of a few digital public services, and the …

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I’ll fix free SHS, NHIS policies – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama,

John Dramani Mahama, Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer candidate has pledged to fix the problematic aspects of the Free SHS policy and the National Health Insurance Scheme if elected president in the upcoming 2024 elections. During his campaign tour in Kongo, in the Nabdam District of the …

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