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We can’t ban money doublers, pornography on TV – NMC chief

The National Media Commission (NMC) says it has no power to ban “money doublers”, whose activities have been on ascendancy recently on television stations in the country. The NMC says it can neither sanction TV stations that also show pornographic materials because the law does not mandate the Commission to …

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Supreme Court dismisses $2.25bn Eurobond suit against Ofori Atta

A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah has unanimously dismissed the suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, on the issuance of a GHC2.25 billion bond. The court said the suit is dismissed as without merit. The CJ said the reasons of …

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Govt to give ‘special scholarships’ to Journalists seeking higher education – Pius Hadzide reveals

Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide says plans are far advanced to provide scholarships and other support for Journalists across the country who are willing to seek higher education. The World on Sunday May 3 celebrated World Press Freedom Day. In Ghana, Journalists regardless of the work they do are one of …

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The media is not here to ‘lick your balls’ – Afia Pokuaa Vim Lady to gov’t

Broadcast Journalist with the Despite Media Group, Afia Pokuaa alias Vim Lady says Journalists are not here in Ghana to ‘lick the balls’ of any government. Most party faithful and grassroots members of the various political parties attack and insult Journalists anytime they criticize their political parties and ask for …

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$2.25bn Eurobond: Ofori Atta faces SC decision today

A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah will today deliver judgement in the suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, on the issuance of a $2.25 billion bond. This was after the apex court had earlier refused an application from the Commission …

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SC to rule on suit against Ghana-US Military Corporation deal today

The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its verdict on the suit filed by Brogya Gyenfi, the Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), challenging government’s decision to sign the United States- Ghana Military Cooperation Agreement. On April 22, 2020 when the matter was initially fixed for …

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2 Fetish Priests Caged Over Biochemist’s Murder

The suspected murderers of the late Edward Quartey Papafio, 64, Biochemist Consultant at Maame Dede near Adeiso in the Eastern Region, have been remanded into Police custody. The murder is believed to have been committed on January 16, 2020. The two fetish priests namely Christian Gameli Larwae, alias “Power” and …

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Don’t compare ‘dumsor’ to COVID-19; It’s inhumane – Ato Forson to Bawumia

Former deputy Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has admonished Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia not to compare the current COVID-19 pandemic to the electricity crisis saying it is inhumane to do that. In a Facebook post, Mr Ato Forson stated that “comparing a pandemic to an energy situation that occurred because …

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Kenyan nurses threaten to go on strike

Kenyan nurses have threatened to strike over a coronavirus risk allowance. Union leaders gave a two-week warning to the government that health workers could take industrial action if their demands for those on the frontline are not met. Some of the issues that union officials want addressed include permanent employment …

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This is how much Michael Essien is being paid at Sabail FK

The salary of Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien in Azerbaijan has been revealed. Essien has been a key figure for Sabail FK. The Chelsea legend earned about 800,000 euros in Asia and about 250,000 euros in Azerbaijan. Speech by Umukh Mukhtar, the former head coach of Persib Bandung, said that the …

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