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Dr Addison, Ofori-Atta to face Parliament over new notes

Governor of Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, and Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, are set to face Parliament to answer questions about the currency denominations introduced last week. The Minority in Parliament has said it will lead the charge to cause the two state officials to justify the printing and …

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We’ll build first class railway network – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his Government’s commitment to building a first class railway network in Ghana in order to revamp the sector which has deteriorate over the years since colonial rule ended in Ghana. Addressing workers of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) at the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) workshop …

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Allow Police Setup To Appoint IGPs

Nii Emanuel Tetteh Oglie II, Chief of Saki in Greater Accra Region, has called on political authorities to allow the police and other security setups to appoint their own top officials. He made this remarks during the fifth anniversary celebrations of his coronation on the theme, ‘The roles of chiefs …

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It is archaic for Policemen to escort bullion vans – Bonaa

Security analyst Adam Bonaa says it is archaic for policemen to be still escorting money in bullion vans in the country. The coments comes on the back of the killing of a policeman who was accompanying bullion van accompanying money belonging to ADB bank branch at Sewhi Wiaso in the …

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Ghana Armed Forces commences 2019/20 enlistment exercise

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced the 2019/ 2020 Enlistment process for Regular Career and Short Service Commission Officers. The scratch cards for the online application are on sale across the country at designated Ghana Post offices which sells for ¢50. The portal for the online application has been activated …

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Jubilant traders, fishermen hail Akufo-Addo in Accra

Hordes of market women yesterday expressed adoration for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when he reached Makola market as part of his tour of the Greater Accra Region. Some of the women were seen lying on the floor out of deference for the President. From Makola, he proceeded to Mantse …

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Ghanaian students are spending over $129m on fees in the U.S. – Report

Over the past academic year, the economic impact of spending by Ghanaian students studying in the United States reached $129 million, data from the 2019 Open Doors report has revealed. Keeping in trend with a long standing preference for seeking education abroad, Ghana featured in the list of top African …

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I’ve paid your husbands, so, Christmas’ll be great – Akufo-Addo to wives of contractors

President Nana Akufo-Addo has told wives of contractors that he has paid their husbands and, so, this year’s Christmas season would be an enjoyable one. “We have started paying contractors”, President Akufo-Addo told market women and traders at Okaishie on Tuesday, 3 December 2019. To the women, in particular, the …

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(VIDEO) Police Officer And Driver’s Mate Exchange Slaps On The Street

A bus conductor and A police officer have tested each other’s patience after they were spotted in public exchanging slaps in Lagos. According to the report It was gathered that the incident happened after the conductor was involved in an altercation with the police officer who threatened to ‘kill and …

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Bawumia opens Agric-Fair ahead of 35th Farmers Day celebration in Ho

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched the 35th National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho, the Volta regional capital. The launch also opened a week-long agricultural fair as part of activities marking the 2019 Farmers Day Celebration to be climaxed on Friday, December 6, 2019 by President Akufo-Addo. …

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