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 National Security Minister Halts ‘Fixing The Country Movement’ Demonstration at Mahama’s Residence

The Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, has intervened to prevent the planned demonstration by the ‘Fixing The Country Movement’ targeting Former President John Dramani Mahama’s residence, citing significant security concerns. Ernest Owusu-Bempah, Convener of the movement, disclosed in a statement that, due to formal directives from the Ministry of …

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Residents of Samsam Demand Urgent Road Repairs

Residents of Samsam and surrounding areas within the Ga West Municipality have taken to the streets to voice their deep concern over the appalling condition of their roads. The roads, characterized by dust, gaping potholes, and rough terrain, link to critical areas such as the Pokuase-Nsawam interchange and parts of …

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Alleged Military Assault Hospitalizes Over 50 in Garu as Retaliation for Vigilante Attack

  In a disturbing incident that has rocked the Upper East Region, it has been reported that a group of individuals believed to be military personnel carried out an alleged assault on the residents of Garu, leading to the hospitalization of more than fifty people. The alleged attack is said …

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Erastus Asare Donkor  Wins Journalist of the Year at Ghana Journalists Association Event

On October 29, 2023, Erastus Asare Donkor, a prominent figure from the Multimedia Group Limited, secured the prestigious PAV Ansah GJA Journalist of the Year title at the annual event hosted by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to recognize exceptional journalism. Donkor’s remarkable work, “Destruction for Gold,” earned him the …

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Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Announces Inclusion of Long-Term Relief for Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims in 2024 Budget

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that the 2024 budget will include provisions for the long-term relief of victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Following a visit to the affected areas and discussions with the media, Ofori-Atta emphasized that the government’s support will extend beyond immediate assistance.   “We …

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United States to Allocate $100 Million for Ghana’s Water and Sanitation Sector

In an endeavor to bolster Ghana’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has unveiled plans to invest a substantial $100 million over the forthcoming five years. This commitment comes in addition to the $89 million already injected into …

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NAM 1 Threatens to Retrieve His GH₵2.5 Million from Police

  Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM 1, the embattled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the now-defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, has asserted his intention to reclaim his GH₵2.5 million from the Ghana Police Service. He insists that the police were not authorized to deposit the funds with the Bank …

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Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Rejects OSP’s Request to Replace Judge in Cecilia Dapaah Trial

In a development reported on October 25, 2023, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has declined a petition from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to have the presiding judge handling the case of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, replaced. This information was made public by …

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Ghana Police Confirm GH¢2.5 Million Deposit from Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1) at Bank of Ghana

In an official announcement, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the receipt of GH¢2.5 million from Nana Appiah Mensah, the former CEO of Menzgold, and the subsequent deposit of this sum into the Bank of Ghana. According to a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Police Service clarified that …

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Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Toddler in Madina Social Welfare

In a significant ruling, a 31-year-old man who sexually assaulted a one-year, seven-month-old baby in Madina Social Welfare has been handed a 20-year prison sentence with hard labor (IHL) by the Adentan Circuit Court. The presiding judge, Mrs. Sedinam Awo Balokah, found Kafui Goli guilty of the charge of defilement …

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