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February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

30% Of Africa’s Sovereign Reserves Should Be Invested Locally – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has called on African Heads of State and governments to consider taking a collective decision to invest up to thirty percent (30%) of their foreign sovereign reserves in African financial institutions to boost their balance sheets and their ability

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Let Us Sustain The Prevailing Peace In Ghana – NCCE Chairperson

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has appealed to the citizenry to help sustain the prevailing peace in the country. “We want peace in Ghana, because we don't have anywhere to go,” she said. Mr

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Fire Fighters Escape Mob Attack In Konongo

A crew of six firemen from the Konongo Odumasi Fire Station in the Ashanti region narrowly escaped a mob attack on their way to respond to an emergency. According to the report, this is the second time they were nearly attacked

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Mukwala And Peter Amidu Score As Kotoko Beat Nsoatreman To Win JA Kufuor Cup

Asante Kotoko came from behind to beat Nsoatreman in the 2024 J.A Kufuor Cup of Sunday, February 18. Steven Mukwala and youngster Peter Amidu scored in the second half of the game at the Baba Yara Stadium to ensure victory for

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Papua New Guinea Ambush: More Than 50 Shot Dead In Highlands Region

At least 53 people have died in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region. The victims were shot dead during a tribal dispute in the Enga Province over the weekend, a national police spokesman told the BBC. Authorities have

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Korea FA Recommends Klinsman Sacking

A Korea Football Association (KFA) advisory committee recommended sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday after their semifinal exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership. The National Team Committee does not make administrative decisions, leaving it up

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

‘IMF Programme On Track’ – Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam

The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the business community that the Fund programme is on track. According to him, he will work to ensure that the programme does not suffer

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Bank Of Ghana Re-affirms Anti-Money Laundering Regime

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reiterated its commitment to address major gaps in the financial ecosystem of the country. This is to ensure the country does not return to the EU and UK’s list of high-risk money laundering and terrorism

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.