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MPs move to check allegations against new cement factory near Panbros Salt

Members of the Parliament Select Committee on Environment Science and Technology have paid a working visit to Panbros Salt Industries and Empire Cement, a new cement factory being constructed along the Weija Road. The MP’s embarked on the tour in a bid to get first-hand information on some concerns raised …

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Sputnik V:The more you defend, the worse the issues become – Akandoh to govt

Ranking Member on the Health Committee in Parliament, Kwabena Minkah Akandoh, has asked the government not to defend or justify the alleged overpriced covid vaccines. He noted that the more government communicators defend this development, the worse the issues become. He said this while speaking on the First Take on …

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VIDEO: Kufuor reveals reasons behind stubborn and rebellious nature of Ghanaians

  • Former President Kufuor has stated that Ghanaians are rebellious because of pre-independence experiences • He said for the fear of history repeating itself, Ghanaians build up defences • According to the two-time president, Ghanaians will go to the extreme to fight anyone who threatens their freedom Former President John …

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Forest guard supplying seedlings for Green Ghana Project shot to death

Correspondence from Ashanti Region The Green Ghana Project has turned tragic for the people of Wonoo and Ashanti region as a forest guard has been shot dead in the process. The 38-year-old Benjamin Seidu, a forest guard allegedly met his untimely death when he and other colleagues were on their …

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#FixGhana movement not targeted at Akufo-Addo’s gov’t – OneGhana

The #Fixthecountry movement is not targeted at the current Akufo-Addo administration, Emily Kanyir Nyuur, Acting Director of OneGhana Movement, has said. She explained to Abena Tabi on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, June 12 that it is coincidental that the movement geared towards systemic problems has come at a …

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7 Fulani armed men kidnap colleague, takes ransom of GH¢29,000 before his release

  A Fulani man at Soalepe near Damongo was kidnapped by 7 other heavily armed and hooded Fulanis who demanded a ransom of GH¢50,000 before the release of the kidnapped man but the family handed over GH¢29,000 before the man was released. Bole based Nkilgi FM spoke to the Assemblyman …

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Police request for streetlight on Achimota-GIMPA road

The Accra Regional Police Command, has requested for streetlight on the Achimota-GIMPA road from the Forestry Commission, to prevent the recurrence of criminal activities within that vicinity. The police as part of their request, asked for a fence to be built around the Achimota forest to deprive criminals of hiding …

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Gov’t Blows GHS125 Million on tree planting excercise, Ghanaians React

President Akufo-Addo has led efforts across the nation to mark the maiden Green Ghana Day yesterday, with the planting of trees. This is a presidential initiative under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The initiative is aimed at planting over 5 million trees in efforts to preserve …

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‘Pay or Die’ exposé: Keta MP wants health officials exploiting pregnant women punished

Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Gakpey, is urging the Ministry of Health to investigate and punish officials of various public hospitals charging pregnant women unapproved fees. Mr Gakpey described as appalling and disgusting, the practice uncovered in a Corruption Watch Documentary ‘Pay or Die.’ Despite provisions in the National …

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