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Passengers from Netherlands, UK have started coming to Ghana using GhanaCard – Executive Secretary to Bawumia

Executive Secretary to the Vice President, Mr Augustine Blay has revealed that passengers have started arriving in Ghana from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (UK) using the GhanaCard. Asked whether anybody with the Ghana Card anywhere in the world can come back to Ghana using the card, while speaking …

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Mad rush for Ghana chocolate at Dubai Expo

Chocolate from Ghana took center stage at the ongoing 2020 Dubai Expo when the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and its implementing Agency, the Ghana Tourism Authority partnered with COCOBOD to host chocolate day at the expo. Interspersed with cultural activities and drumming, the Ghana pavilion became a beehive …

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Ghana is not returning to dark days of culture of silence despite arrests of journos – Karikari

Professor of Journalism, Kwame Karikari, has said he does not believe that Ghana is returning to the dark days of culture of silence despite the recent arrests of journalists. He indicated that there has been a lot of recklessness in the media space and in public communication by too many …

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Ghanaian cocaine trafficking gang arrested and jailed in UK

A joint operation by Ghanaian security officials and their counterparts from the United Kingdom has led to the arrest of a gang of drug traffickers. The suspects are; Eric Kusi Appiah, 51; Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi, 52; Jennifer Agyemang, 38 years; and Julius Tetteh Puplampu, 56 years. The arrest led to …

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Bagbin can’t be blamed for travelling out of Ghana – Former Clerk to Parliament

A former Clerk to Parliament, Samuel Ntim Darkwa says Speaker Alban Bagbin must not be blamed for going out of the country for constant medical care. He however asked Mr. Bagbin to schedule his time properly to be available when critical legislative matters are being considered. Speaking in an interview with …

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Apiate Explosion: Male victims complain of sexual weakness – Psychologist

Some men in the Apiate community affected by the explosion on Thursday, January 20, 2022, are complaining of sexual weakness. The men said aside the issue of sexual dysfunction, they were also not experiencing, “Morning wood,” formally known as Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT). NPT is a common occurrence for many …

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3 injured in Feyiase accident

Three people are feared dead with four others sustaining serious degrees of  injuries after two vehicles clashed at  Feyiase along the Atonsu Kuntenase highway in the Ashanti Region. The accident which involved a commercial Trotro bus with registration number AS 2845-X and a Chevrolet private  mini cab with registration number Aw 5624-21 occurred  on …

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UTAG, NLC back in court Tuesday

The University Teachers Association (UTAG) and National Labour Commission are expected in court Tuesday 15th February 2022 over the industrial strike by the UTAG. “The matter was adjourned today for the legal argument to be heard, but the judge today decided to give us a little time to engage with …

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OSP currently investigating 45 cases of suspected corruption

The office of the Special Prosecutor (0SP) is currently investigating forty-five (45) cases of suspected corruption and corruption-related offences. The OSP in a statement said it will announce, in the next few weeks, its conclusion(s) and further action in the following cases: LaBianca Company Limited – in respect of alleged corruption …

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Treason felony charge against Oliver Barker-Vormawor ‘cynical’ – Akoto Ampaw

Counsel for Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, Akoto Ampaw has described treason felony charges against his client by police as ‘cynical’ which amounts to bad faith on the path of the prosecution. According to Akoto Ampaw, the treason charges comes as a surprise as the accused person was initially charged with offensive …

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