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February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Oil Marketers Dispute Gold-for-Oil Impact on Fuel Price Decreases

Accra, Ghana – The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has challenged the assertion that the previous government's Gold-for-Oil (G4O) policy was a major factor in the decline of fuel prices. COMAC argues that global market forces, not the G4O initiative,

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Economist Urges Ghana to Re-evaluate Foreign Aid Dependence After USAID Cuts

Accra, Ghana – Following recent funding cuts by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Professor Patrick Asuming, an economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana, has called on Ghana to reassess its reliance on foreign aid. This comes

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

NYA CEO Pledges Completion of Youth Resource Centers, Construction of Six New Facilities

Accra, Ghana – Osman Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has announced plans to complete all outstanding youth resource centers and construct six new ones. In an interview, Ayariga discussed the future of the projects, noting that

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Ken Ofori-Atta’s Residence Raided By Individuals In Military and Police Uniforms

A shocking incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a group of individuals, some in military and police uniforms, raided the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in Cantonments. The raid took place while Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country.

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Chief Of Staff Revokes Post-Election Public Service Appointments

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revoked all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024, in a move aimed at promoting fairness and transparency in the public sector's transition process. A confidential letter was sent to all heads

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Kotoko IMC Issues Ultimatum: No League Return Without Security Guarantees

Kumasi, Ghana – Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkrah, has stated that the club will not resume Ghana Premier League (GPL) participation until the Ghana Football Association (GFA) meets their demands for enhanced security measures. Kotoko and Hearts

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Sam Kerr Acquitted of Racial Harassment Charges

London, England – Chelsea football star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment. A jury at Kingston Crown Court cleared Kerr in relation to an incident that occurred in Twickenham, southwest London, on January 30, 2023. Kerr,

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Mahama Orders Finance Minister to Resolve USAID Funding Shortfall

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to urgently address the $156 million funding gap caused by the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme. A statement from the Presidency on February

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Ghana’s Corruption Perception Index Score Declines In 2024

Accra, Ghana – Ghana's score on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has decreased, falling from 43 to 42. This was announced in a press release issued by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International. The report

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Sprinter Bus Driver and Mate Killed in Oforikrom Accident

A tragic accident in Oforikrom, Kumasi, this morning has resulted in the instant deaths of a sprinter bus driver and his mate. Eyewitnesses report that the crash was so violent that both the driver and his mate were killed on the