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MoMo advocacy group assures of measures to protect MoMo agents against fraud

The Mobile Money Advocacy Group has assured that steps are being taken to address cases of fraud perpetrated against its members. The group bemoaned the situation, emphasizing its negative impacts on the volume of transactions conducted and the limited number of agents operating during certain times of the day and …

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District Best Farmer urges gov’t to deal with Fulani menace

Amadu Alhassan, a 53-year-old District Best Farmer in Upper Manya Krobo, Eastern Region, is calling on the government to address the Fulani menace in the district, citing concerns about its impact on food security. Alhassan emphasized that the destructive activities of Fulani herdsmen and their cattle continue to pose threats …

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SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns

First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …

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Self-service check-in at Kotoka International Airport begins

International travel through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has become more swift and easy, the airport now has the option of accessing the self-service kiosks at Terminal 3 to facilitate a swift check-in process. This is part of Ghana Airport Company Limited’s (GACL) effort to ensure seamless facilitation through KIA. …

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We’ve demonstrated we can bring progress and prosperity to Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

Despite the current struggles of the Ghanaian economy and its impact on the larger populace, President Akufo-Addo, is of the view that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proven itself as “the party that can bring progress and prosperity to all parts of our country.” The President, who is …

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High Court ruling triggers removal of CK Tedam University Vice Chancellor, registrar over retirement age

The Bolgatanga High Court has issued a directive for the removal of two key officials from the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Magnus Wilmot, and the Registrar, Dr. Vincent A. Ankamah Lomotey, have been ordered to step down from their positions …

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Justice can’t be administered by persons of depraved morality – Supreme Court Judge

Supreme Court Judge, Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, says a person of depraved morality cannot be given the opportunity to administer justice in the country. This, he explained is because of the person’s element of impartiality and the need to engender the confidence of the people receiving the verdict. “A dishonest …

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Electricity essential if 24hr economy will be implemented – Prof Gatsi

Economist Prof. John Gatsi, has suggested that electricity is essential if the 24-hour economy proposal by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is to be implemented. He believes part of the manufacturing sector will be disincentivized if constant electricity is not provided to ensure effective …

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MoFA announces 5-day road closure for Agric Festival and Farmers’ Day celebrations

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced roadblocks within the Ministries enclave ahead of the 2023 Farmers’ Day celebrations. The roadblocks which stretches from the Starlet 91 Road to the National Theatre traffic light, begins Monday November 27, 2023 and will end on Friday, December 1. The blocks …

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What has 24-hour economy got to do with not sleeping with your wives? – Clement Apaak asks Regional Minister

The Builsa South MP, Clement Apaak has condemned comments made by the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu over former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal. Mr Yakubu is seen in a video questioning the feasibility of the 24-hour economy idea. He argued that the proposed 24-hour economy would deprive …

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