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February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Ghana Loses GH₵4.6 Billion to Tax Exemptions in 2023

Ghana's Finance Ministry has reported that the country incurred GH₵4.6 billion in tax expenditures in 2023, a slight decrease from the GH₵4.8 billion recorded in 2022. While this indicates a marginal improvement, the substantial amount of exemptions, particularly import waivers, continues

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

CLOGSAG Begins Strike, Defying Presidency Over Botchwey Appointment

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has commenced its planned strike on February 20, 2025, despite opposition from the Presidency. The strike is in protest of the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchwey as Registrar of the Births

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Man City’s Crushing Defeat in Madrid Signals “End of an Era”

Madrid - Manchester City's humbling 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu Stadium has been described as the "end of an era," marked by a stark contrast to their previous dominance. City's traveling supporters, witnessing their team's collapse, resorted to

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Illegal Miners Seize Nine Forest Reserves, Block Forestry Commission Access

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has revealed that illegal miners have seized control of nine forest reserves in Ghana, effectively barring the Forestry Commission from access. He painted a grim picture of the ongoing struggle against illegal

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Bawumia Urges Mahama to Focus on Job Creation and Rehire Dismissed Workers

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Mahama to stop laying off public sector workers and instead prioritize creating new jobs. He criticized the current administration for dismissing employees hired under the previous government, which he described

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

24-Hour Passport Service Coming Soon, Says Foreign Minister

Ghana's passport application centers are set to implement a 24-hour service this year, with officials working in three shifts, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The initiative aims to address the significant backlog of passport applications. The Minister revealed

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Kwakye Ofosu Rejects Claims of Government Involvement in Attacks on Journalists

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, has rejected accusations that the government is responsible for the recent assaults on journalists. On February 18, Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Heavy Rainstorm Devastates Communities In Mampong

A violent rainstorm struck Nintin, a community within the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, on February 18, 2025, causing widespread damage. The storm, which hit around 3 p.m. after a period of drizzle, ripped roofs off numerous buildings, including the

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Raises Concerns Over Misunderstandings of Sin in Local Churches

In a recent address to church members, Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim expressed deep concern about the growing misconceptions surrounding the concept of sin in local churches. He stressed the urgent need for clarity on the issue, emphasizing that the definition of

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Guardiola Seeks “Perfect Game” As Man City Faces Daunting Challenge In Madrid

Madrid - Pep Guardiola and Manchester City face a monumental task at the Bernabeu Stadium as they attempt to overcome a 3-2 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff. Guardiola, who has experienced every possible emotion in this iconic