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April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Attorney General Directs Police To Cease Vehicle Seizures For Minor Traffic Violations

The Attorney General's Office has directed the Ghana Police Service to halt the seizure of vehicles for minor traffic violations. The directive, addressed to the Inspector General of Police, cites a surge in public grievances, including those from legal experts and

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Passport Application Fees Hiked; Expedited Service Now At ¢800, Standard Service At ¢644

the Foreign Affairs Ministry has adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For those who want expedited service, they will pay

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Child Marriage: Chieftaincy Ministry Probing 63-Year-Old Ga Priest Who Married 12-Year-Old Girl

The Chieftaincy Ministry says it is taking into serious consideration the recent marriage between a 63-year-old traditional priest in Nungua, Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII and a 12-year-old girl. Speaking to JoyNews, the sector Minister, Stephen Amoah Boateng, pledged to

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Black Stars: Parliament To Scrutinise Poor AFCON 2023 Performance – Woyome

Kobena Mensah Woyome, a Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports, has disclosed plans for a public hearing to address the factors contributing to the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Zoomlion Commiserates With National Chief Imam

Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., has paid a courtesy visit to commiserate with the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, as he mourns the passing away of his second wife. Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu, passed on in the early hours of

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Top UN Court Orders Israel To Allow Food And Medical Aid Into Gaza

The UN's top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel must act "without delay" to allow the

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Exempt All Health Facilities From Load Shedding – Minority To Govt

The Minority in Parliament is urging health facilities to be exempted from the current unannounced and unscheduled electricity load shedding by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). They are also advocating for an audit to determine the capacity and reliability of

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

The Architecture We Have Used To Tackle Housing Deficit Has Not Been Robust Enough – Oppong Nkrumah

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has highlighted the urgent need for a more robust approach to address the country's staggering housing deficit, which currently stands at 1.8 million units. Mr Nkrumah noted that the gravity of the situation

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

I’ve Accomplished More As Vice President Than Mahama – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has boldly stated that he has effectively fulfilled all his pledges, underscoring his suitability to lead the nation in the upcoming December general elections. According to Dr. Bawumia, over 30 initiatives he

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Forest Players Must Forget Points Deduction – Nuno

Nuno Espirito Santo has told his Nottingham Forest players to "forget about" the club's points deduction for breaking financial rules and focus on their battle to avoid relegation. Forest were docked four points on 18 March, which dropped them into the