Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has no intention of rolling back his government’s Free SHS program or any other major flagship initiative. He made the announcement while briefing the media about the expenditure cutting measures agreed by the government as part of measures to keep the country’s economy …
Read More »Gov’t reduces fuel prices by 15 pesewas per litre
Government as part of measures to mitigate the economic hardships on Ghanaians has reduced margins in the petroleum price build-up by a total of 15 pesewas per litre. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta who made the announcement during a government press conference in Accra on Thursday, March 24, 2022, said the …
Read More »2 suspects arrested, arraigned before court for assaulting referees in Tamale
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly assaulting match officials last Sunday, March 20 at the Tamale Sports Stadium The Real Tamale United (RTU) had a one-one match game played against the Aduana Stars last Sunday The home supporters of the Real Tamale United who were …
Read More »One dead in accident at Kwahu Akwaboa junction
One person has died in an accident at the Kwahu Akwaboa junction on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, which occurred on Thursday, 24 March 2022, involved 3 vehicles; an STC bus, a trailer, and a Toyota Vitz. According to eyewitnesses, the Driver of the STC, heading towards Kumasi from Accra, …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Ofori-Atta speaks on govt’s adopted measures to resolve current economic woes
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to on March 24, 2022 announce a number of measures aimed at addressing Ghana’s current economic challenges. The move comes after government held a crunch Cabinet meeting at the Peduase Lodge last weekend. Some key measures set to be announced by the finance minister will …
Read More »Tarkwa: One dead, others injured after clash between two galamsey groups
One person has died after a free for all fight between two illegal mining (galamsey) groups at Bonsaso near Tarkwa in the Western Region. Several others have also sustained deep machete wounds as a result of the clash. Reports point to the fact that, there is an existing tension between …
Read More »Government to pump US$2 billion into economy to rescue cedi – Presidency
Government has announced it will inject a capital of US$2 billion into the economy to curtail the sustained depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies. This was captured in a circular released by the Presidency on March 23, 2022. The Presidency said the move forms of measures adopted by …
Read More »Nigeria arrive in Kumasi for Ghana showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Kumasi, Ghana for the first leg of their World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Eagles who announced nearly two hours ago that they are enroute to Ghana have safely arrived and gone through the necessary process at the Kumasi airport. …
Read More »Kaaka’s brother granted GHS100,000 bail
Iddi Mohammed, the brother of murdered social media activist Kaaka, has been granted a GHS100,000 bail with two sureties by the Kumasi High Court. Mr Mohammed, per the conditions of his bail, is to report himself to the regional office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police …
Read More »Boy, 12, allegedly hangs himself at Opeikuma
A twelve-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Report gathered indicates that the deceased known as Junior went missing after returning from school Wednesday evening. This prompted his parents and other family members who mounted a search …
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