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Special Prosecutor completes probe into Agyapa Deal

Martin Amidu, the Special Prosecutor has given notice of completion of corruption risk assessment by his office into the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal. Amidu announced in a press release that in line with standard practice, his outfit has served the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta copies of …

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Alabar Robbery: Give us cash or we’ll shoot you – Man who lost GH¢250k recounts

A businessman who lost about GH¢250,000 in the infamous Alabar Daylight robbery at the split of a second has given a detailed account of what happened to him. The money according to him, was concealed in a ‘Ghana Must Go’ bag ready to be transported to the bank for lodging …

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PPA Boss Saga: Manasseh Praises Nana Addo, Calls For Double Action At Zoomlion

Manasseh Azure has showered praises on His Excellency the President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo for swiftly reaction to the Contract For Sale Documentary that exposed corruption at the Public Procurement Authority. My News Ghana reports. The president dismissed the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority after an investigation by …

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Volta ‘Rebels’ Planning Another Attack – Police

Militants of the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) and the Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF) are planning another attack, a police document has revealed. According to the document intercepted from the Volta Regional Police Command, the two secessionist groups are planning to attack “critical national facilities and government officials. As …

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Rise in LPG supply expected as striking gas tanker drivers resume work

The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has held a crunch meeting with the leadership of some groups within the country’s downstream fuel sector following a sit-down strike declared by the Gas Tanker Drivers Union (GTDU). Members of the Gas Tanker Drivers Union laid down their tools on October 29, …

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Asantehene reiterates commitment to protect water bodies in Asante Kingdom

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting responsible environmental practices to restore water bodies in the Kingdom to their natural state. He said the Kingdom’s rural economy was highly dependent on agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors, hence, making land resources including forests, …

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Fulanis are Ghanaians, they deserve better treatment – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for an end to stereotype against the Fulani ethnic group in Ghana. Fulanis, he said, have lived in Ghana long before independence and have contributed to the economic progress of the country in many sectors. “The Fulani people have been a part of this dear …

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Flashback: PPA Boss is CLEAN; Manasseh is rather evil – Kennedy Agyapong snarls

Controversial lawmaker for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong in August last year mounted a spirited defense for his friend, Adjenim Boateng Adjei who was nabbed in the sale of government contracts to the highest bidders. Mr. Agyapong who disagreed with the widely held perception the man has denigrated his office …

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Savannah Regional Minister Cut Sod for Nationwide Construction of waste Treatment and Facility

A Sod has been cut by the regional Minister of Savannah region, Hon Salifu Adam Braimah for the construction to begin in the Savannah regional capital Damango.      The exercise was spearheaded by the minister on behalf of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to be completed …

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NSS personnel petition government to increase their allowance

A group, calling itself Concerned National Service Personnel want President Akufo-Addo and the National Service Secretariat to adjust upwards their monthly allowance from the current GH¢559. They argue that the rising cost of living has made it difficult for them to depend on the allowance even for their basic needs. …

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