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December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Digitalisation Eliminates Corruption – AG Tells UN

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has underscored the importance of digitalisation in the fight against corruption in Ghana. According to him, digitised environment ultimately helps to eliminate and prevent corruption in various institutions and agencies. Mr. Dame

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

NPP Sets Filing Fees, Nominations Dates For Parliamentary Aspirants

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the filing fees and nomination dates for parliamentary aspirants ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to the party, aspiring parliamentary candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of Thirty-Five

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th. The OSP calls for individuals to understand that they will

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Monetisation Of Politics Affects Election Outcomes — Prof. Seidu Alidu

The Head of Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Prof. Seidu Alidu, has said the monetisation of politics in the country creates an opportunity for foreign agencies/organisations to interfere and influence the outcome of elections in the country. That,

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

2024 Elections Will Be Peaceful – Dampare Assures

The Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare says the security agencies will ensure that the 2024 elections are peaceful and incident-free. According to the IGP, just as elections in the country have been peaceful since he assumed office, the 2024

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Arrest Financiers Of illegal Small-Scale Miners – Kofi Adams

Member of Parliament for Buem, Kofi Adams, has called for a thorough investigation into illegal small mining (Galamsey) to uncover the financiers of the illegal miners. He noted that the illegal miners who usually get arrested in the pit do not have the wherewithal to procure the heavy-duty

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Qatar Emir Condemns ‘Genocide’ In Gaza, Urges Ceasefire At GCC Summit

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has accused the international community of “turning their back” on the Palestinian people amid Israel’s bombardment of Gaza while calling for a permanent ceasefire in the besieged enclave. In his opening remarks at the Gulf

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Vote Buying: OSP Declares 6 Persons Wanted

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice declaring six individuals wanted for corruption and corruption-related offenses. The suspects are alleged to have been involved in vote buying during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries held

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Hamas Invites Elon Musk To Gaza To Witness The ‘Massacres And Destruction’ Caused By Israel

Hamas invited Elon Musk to the Gaza Strip to witness the scope of the devastation caused by Israel’s bombardment, but the tech billionaire said it was “dangerous there right now”. The invitation from senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan came on Tuesday.

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Speaker Resorts To Headcount Following Heated Debates For Headcount To Approve 2024 Budget

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has been pushed to adopt a suggestion for a headcount in parliament as a way of determining whether or not the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will be adopted or not. The House got to