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February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Top Lawyer Disbarred Over Woyome GH¢400k

A Chief State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney General, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, has been removed from the Roll of Lawyers by the General Legal Council (GLC), thereby prohibiting him from ever practicing as a lawyer in Ghana. The lawyer, who

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Make Maternal Mental Health A Priority – Report

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO-UK) have launched a report highlighting the need for a broader national policy to help address issues of maternal mental health disorders.

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Bawumia, Idris Elba Dialogue About Expanding Creative Economy

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia engaged in a dialogue with acclaimed actor Idris Elba and his team at Jubilee House, Accra, to explore avenues for expanding Africa’s creative arts economy.The discussions centered on ensuring the financial inclusion of Ghanaian creatives and

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

NDC Weeps Over Disunity Among Minority Caucus

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called for unity and solidarity among Members of Parliament (MPs) from the party. Fifi Kwetey emphasized the importance of prioritizing the party and the country’s interests in their

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Mahama Criticizes NPP Government For Economic Challenges

Former President and Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has once again criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as the country’s economic mess. He stated that millions of Ghanaians are grappling

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Bawumia To Launch “Tap And Go” Digital Transport Payment System

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is launchin a groundbreaking digital initiative for the transport sector in Accra. Dubbed “Tap and Go,” this innovative payment system aims to revolutionize the way Ghanaians pay for transport fares. Similar to the popular Oyster Card

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Minister Launches Education Booster

The Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has launched the Communities of Excellence Programme (CEP). The novelty aims at fostering collaboration between all stakeholders to improve the quality of education in the country. The initiative is to build a strong network

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Five Teenagers Grabbed With Narcotics

Five teenagers have been apprehended for possessing suspected narcotic drugs during a police swoop in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. The teenagers are part of a total of 18 suspects who were grabbed during a successful security operation, which took place

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Land Ministry Details Bawumia’s Small-Scale Mining Policy

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has detailed the comprehensive vision of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the mining sector aimed at regulating the industry effectively, supporting small-scale miners, and safeguarding the environment. Addressing a press

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Abesim ‘Killer’ Trial Begins March 14

A High Court in Accra would on March 14, 2024 commence the trial of Richard Appiah, a footballer who killed two boys and kept their body parts in a refrigerator at Alaska, a suburb of Abesim near Sunyani in the Bono