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WHO statistics show that Accra’s air is highly contaminated

Latest statistics from the World Health Organisation shows that Ghana’s capital, Accra, is less congenial for human habitation due to unacceptable levels of contaminants in the air. The data, which is based on perceptions of persons surveyed over a period of three years, is presented below.  It indicates a very low perception if the value is …

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Ghana backs eight African States on new currency

Ghana has backed eight African states on the decision to abandon the CFA Franc, in favour of the proposed, new common currency of ECOWAS, the ECO, beginning in 2020. A statement by the government of Ghana stated that “We, in Ghana, are determined to do whatever we can to enable …

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Otchere-Darko reveals brains behind ‘Year of Return’ initiative

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and cousin to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has named some individuals behind the ‘Year of Return’ initiative. Taking to his facebook page, Mr Otchere-Darko chronicled how the initiative was birthed and the pains taken to ensure its implementation. In …

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TUTAG strikes again

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has declared an indefinite strike again over the non-payment of their December allowance after they called off a similar strike in October. In a letter notifying the authorities of their strike, TUTAG accused the government of reneging on the agreement they had …

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New Year Honours: 1,000 addresses published in error

A list of more than 1,000 addresses of New Years Honours recipients, including those of senior police officers and politicians, has been accidentally published by the government. The file was uploaded to the official website, but has since been removed. The Cabinet Office told the BBC: “We apologise to all …

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Controller announces dates for paying civil servants in 2020

The  Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has published the dates for payment of salaries for civil servants for the year 2020. Per the schedule, the earliest date for the payment of salaries is December 18 while the latest payment date is May 27. CAGD in a statement announced that: …

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Anas Appointed MUSIGA Anti-Corruption Star

Ace Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been appointed by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) as the MUSIGA Anti-Corruption Star. He was awarded a citation and a plaque for his persistent war against corruption in high and low places in Ghana and beyond on the 27th day of December, …

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Bawumia has raised the political bar – Catholic Priest

A senior member of the Roman Catholic Church, Fr Lawrence Azure, has praised Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for leading his constant call for political tolerance and national cohesion by example. Fr Azure, who is Dean of the Bolgatanga Deanery of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, lauded the Vice President for “taking politics …

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Dr Bawumia surprises Adongo at mother’s funeral

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday afternoon proved there is much more to life beyond politics when he made a surprise appearance at the funeral of the mother of NDC MP for Bolga, Isaac Adongo at Bolga. Hon. Isaac Adongo was mourning his mother Mary Adane Adongo in …

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Rush-hour car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital

At least 76 people are reported to have been killed by a car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital. The blast took place at a checkpoint at a busy intersection in Mogadishu. Dr Mohamed Yusuf, director of Madina hospital, told the AP news agency they had received 73 …

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Aburi – Ayi Mensah highway opened temporarily to traffic

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has temporarily opened the Accra bound carriageway from the Peduase Lodge to Ayi Mensah on the Aburi – Accra road to vehicular traffic. The Ghana Highway Authority closed that section of the road in October 2019 due to some slope failures and rock falls, with …

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Western Region tops teenage pregnancy table

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is calling for a concerted effort to tackle what it describes as an alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in Ghana. At a two-day end of year review meeting with stakeholders in the Volta Regional capital Ho on Friday, 27 December 2019, experts and government …

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JUST IN: Akon arrives in Ghana

Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam mostly known Akon has arrived in Ghana. Akon might be in the country to either rock Afro Nation’s Concert happening today and or enjoy the world trending and much-publicized Year of Return program. At …

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GNAT opposes Mahama’s plan to cancel licensure exams

Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers has kicked against plans by the opposition National Democratic Congress, to cancel the licensure exams if it is voted into power. According to Mr Awotwe Nkansah, they need this accreditation to differentiate themselves from the “fake” teachers that have flooded the …

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Korle-Bu detains children over bills

The Head of the Children’s Ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Madam Joyce Oppon Ayisi has expressed worrying concern at the rate with which challenges facing the health facility has to force children to be detained because their mothers could not afford bills. According to Madam Ayisi, it sometimes takes the …

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China gifts 100 police vehicles to Ghana

The Chinese government donated 100 police vehicles to Ghana on Monday to help the West African country strengthen its capacity building in law enforcement. “These vehicles will play an important role in fighting crimes and protecting both Ghanaian people and foreign investors,” said Wang Shiting, Chinese ambassador to Ghana, at …

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