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December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Jospong Group To Support Dialysis Patients At Korle Bu With Over Ghc 500,000

Jospong Group To Support Dialysis Patients At Korle Bu With Over Ghc 500,000 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities in thanksgiving to God for his unconditional mercies to the group for the year 2023, the Jospong Group of Companies

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Truck Runs Over Traders At Anloga Junction In Kumasi

Some traders on the Angloga-Tech Junction stretch in Kumasi are feared dead after a truck run over them in the evening of Thursday, December 7, 2023. One of them has been confirmed dead. The fully loaded truck was negotiating a curve at Anloga junction while

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Parliament Approves 2024 Budget Amidst Opposition From Minority

In a landmark decision, Parliament has finally approved the 2024 budget, following a heated debate and stiff opposition from the Minority group. The approval came after an intense headcount, which resulted in the Majority Caucus securing 138 votes, while the Minority

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Government Suspends Controversial L.I. To Restrict Importation Of Selected Items

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has confirmed that government has suspended the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I) seeking to restrict the importation of at least 22 items. The L.l. had already faced three rejections in Parliament with the Minority and other stakeholders

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

‘Resilient Ghana’ Partnership Announced At COP28

Government has unveilled an ambitious ‘Resilient Ghana’ at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai. This transformative plan envisions a harmonious coexistence between development and nature-positive actions. As the global community grapples with pressing climate challenges, Ghana aims to become

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

57 Countries Make New Pledges To Strengthen Peacekeeping Operations

Ninety-one member states and three international organisations expressed their collective commitment and political support to United Nations peacekeeping at the 2023 ministerial, which concluded in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday (6 December). At the first peacekeeping ministerial held in Africa, 57 member states announced new pledges

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Abedi Pele Defends Sons Against Criticism, Says They Are Good Footballers

African football legend Abedi Pele has claimed that Ghanaians criticise his sons, Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew because they are skilled footballers. According to Pele, his sons' constant criticism is due to their talent and the fact that Ghanaians know they can perform better. Pele stated that he

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

NACOC Intercepts 12,600 Cannabis Slabs

At least 12,600 slabs of compressed cannabis have been intercepted by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in a truck at Dodi, near Akosombo in the Eastern Region. According to NACOC, the seizure was made on Saturday (2 December) following an intelligence-led

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

Grave Looters Invade Takoradi Cemetery, Over 100 Bodies Exposed

Residents of Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana are currently living in fear after news of grave looting in one of the biggest cemeteries (Takoradi Cemetery), broke. Some of the bodies have gone missing whilst some have had their vital parts looted. Others have