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GPRTU to increase transport fares by 15%

The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has described the 15 pesewas cut per litre of fuel by government as woefully inadequate. The disappointed Union says it expected government to at least reduce the fuel price by Ghc2 cedi per liter. Speaking to GHOne Evelyn Araba Aidoo, the Head of Communications …

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Father loses four children in boat accident

A Nigerian father lost four of his children after they drowned following a boat accident in the northern state of Kebbi. Musa Labaran, who survived the accident, told the BBC that he made unsuccessful attempts to save the fifth child who was closer to him on the boat. He said …

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Zambia’s ex-minister arrested, assets seized over graft

Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested former Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Malanji over money laundering charges. The anti-money laundering agency also seized Mr. Malanji’s two helicopters on Wednesday. The 56-year-old is suspected of having used proceeds of crime to upgrade his Gibson Royal Hotel situated in the country’s mineral-rich …

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Teacher trainees cry over 4-months unpaid allowance

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana is unhappy over delays in the release of their monthly allowances which have been in arrears for four months. According to the association, the arrears owed them fall between May and August, for the 2020/2021 academic year. In an interview with Citi News, the President …

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3 proposals by Minority to deal with Ghana’s economic crisis

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the weekend held a quarterly cabinet retreat at the Peduase Lodge to decide on ways to mitigate the current economic challenges. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday, March 24, addressed the press on details of the retreat stating that the government has decided among …

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WATCH: Dede Ayew’s gold watch missing at Baba Yara Stadium

The gold watch of Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, is reportedly missing at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. This was confirmed by sports journalist Saddick Adams during a sports program on Angel FM in Kumasi. He said, “I just received a call from the captain Andre Dede Ayew. His watch is missing at …

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Predicted Black Stars XI against Nigeria

This is Black Stars coach, Otto Addo’s first game since he assumed the interim head coach role. Hence, it is difficult to predict his approach and formation for the match. However, he would be heading into the match with a full-strength line up hoping for an emphatic victory. In this regard, first-choice goalkeeper, …

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Akufo-Addo to deliver SONA on March 30

President Akufo Addo is finally set to deliver the State of the Nation Address in Parliament next week Wednesday. This is according to Habib Iddrisu, who is the Deputy Majority Whip. The President was scheduled to appear before the House last three weeks but that constitutional obligation was postponed indefinitely, a situation …

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VIDEO: Suspected car thieves nabbed after failed robbery attempt

Two suspected car thieves have been arrested at Awoshie Anyaa in the Greater Accra region after a failed robbery attempt. The suspects were arrested after they tried snatching a vehicle from an unknown individual at Anyaa. In a video sighted online, the suspected thieves stole the vehicle and removed the …

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Buhari meets Akufo-Addo ahead of Ghana-Nigeria clash

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has met his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifier between the two countries. Photos shared by the official handle of the Nigerian government on social media indicate that the two leaders held meetings on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The purpose of the meeting was …

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Gov’t bans importation of V8s by public sector

The government has placed a ban on the importation of SUVs by public offices. This forms part of measures adopted by the Akufo-Addo administration to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, 24 November 2022, to announce measures adopted by the government …

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Minority notifies Police on picketing at KIA over COVID-19 test

The Minority in Parliament has notified the Accra Regional Police command of their impending demonstrations and picketing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra if the government does not make COVID-19 test free. In the notice, the Minority added that the protest is also against what they described as …

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