GENERAL NEWS

Former NPP MP for Shama Dr. Ato Panford is dead

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Shama constituency in the Western Region, Dr. Ato Panford is reported dead. He was a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Details about his death remain sketchy but a source close to Ghanaguardian.com says Dr. Panford died after a short illness. …

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See this rare image of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II kneeling before Archbishop of Canterbury

  The Archbishop of Canterbury in England, His Grace Justin Welby, together with his wife, Caroline Welby, visited Manhyia Palace on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The visit by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion is part of a courtesy call and to pay homage to the King of the …

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Brock Royal Family Acquire Private Jet

    Wealthy family, the Brock Royal family father has acquired a private jet worth $11.3m.   And according to the family lawyer of the Family, the 8-man capacity facility is to facilitate and expedite the royal family’s business operations.   The 3.8-45 hours speed, 422-487:mph facility is the first …

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DDEP: Ofori-Atta is a disease – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Sammy Gyamfi has said Finance Minister aken Ofori-Atta is a disease plaguing Ghana’s economy. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, 11 February 2023, Mr Gyamfi said: “This is the luckiest government we have seen in history”. “They’ve had unprecedented oil revenue, …

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Ghanaian female genius who entered KNUST at 13 becomes youngest PhD student at US university

In December 2021, Ghana celebrated Ruth Ama Gyan-Darkwa after she graduated after studying Mathematics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Prior to her graduation, Ruth was adjudged the youngest person to gain admission into a university in the country at the age of 13 in 2017. …

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Did the misuse of COVID-19 funds by govt ‘piss off’ Sophia Akuffo? – Social media users ask

The immediate-past Chief Justice (CJ) of Ghana, Sophia Akuffo, has been making headlines after she joined retirees picketing at the Ministry of Finance in Accra over the government’s plan to involve their bonds in its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Not only was her presence resounding, but the comments she made …

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Why it is ‘illegal’ to now take videos or photos at the Adomi Bridge

Ghana’s popular steel arch suspension bridge located at Atimpoku has for years been one of the biggest attractions in the Volta Region. The iconic Adomi Bridge is undoubtedly one of the country’s longest steel bridges which serves as a passing on the Volta River. When GhanaWeb’s reporter, Wonder Ami Hagan, toured …

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‘I can sue for my entitlements’ – Ex-CJ Sophia Akuffo warns over unlawful DDEP

Retired Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has warned of legal consequences if government pushes ahead with plans to include pensioners in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Asked about what options are available to her as a lawyer, she pointed to the fact that insofar as government had properties, she could …

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WATCH: Meet the Ghanaian man ‘haunted’ by the animals he hunts

For 30 years, hunting animals in Ghana’s thick forests is what a family of 10 has been surviving on. Opanyin Yaw Sakyi, who makes ends meet by killing some wild animals in forests to sell, has disclosed that he suspects he’s being punished for killing such animals. Sharing his story …

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Presidential Hopeful Joe Ghartey Begins Nationwide ‘Tour of Hope and Unity’ Ahead of NPP Primaries

  Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Joe Ghartey, who is vying to become the Presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is beginning his nationwide ‘tour of Ghana today, Monday, February 13, 2023. The tour has been dubbed: ‘Tour of Hope and Unity.’ The veteran …

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