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Probe Chief of Staff’s cash doling spree – ASEPA boss to Auditor-General, PAC

Executive Director of the Alliance of Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has called on the Auditor–General and Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to initiate a probe into the expenditures of the office of the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare. In a post on his social media handle, …

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Why Akufo-Addo has still not delivered SONA – Deputy Majority Chief Whip

The Majority group in Parliament has justified the delay of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in delivering the 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA). According to the group, the president is still within the remit of the law despite the continuous rescheduling of the address. Speaking on ‘PM Express’ programme on …

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Ramaphosa appoints Zondo as Chief Justice

In a move sure to upset his critics – notably the EFF – President Cyril Ramaphosa elevated Raymond Zondo from Deputy Chief Justice to Chief Justice. The Presidency made the announcement late on Thursday afternoon. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with Section 174(3) of the Constitution, decided to appoint …

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Tamale chief, 4 others reportedly shot over chieftaincy dispute

The Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Fuseini Bawa, and four other residents, have reportedly been shot, following controversies surrounding who owns the right to carry himself as the chief of the area. It is alleged the incident took place after the talking drum was beaten in the palace on Monday …

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Popular Broadcast Journalist is now Paramount Chief of Kpando

A 36 year popular broadcast journalist Mr. Bernard Elikem Buachi has been installed as the new Paramount Chief of the Akpini Traditional State. Some industry players have since thronged social media platforms to congratulate the 35-year-old who becomes Okpekpewuokpe Torgbuiga Dagadu IX. The installation of the former Classic FM, ASTA …

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Chief, residents bemoan lack of potable water in Okper communities

Residents of various communities in the Okper division in the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area of the Eastern Region have appealed to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the government of Ghana to help solve the water crisis in their communities. They said they currently resort to well water for …

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Presidency ‘broke’, cannot fund Independence Day Celebration – Chief of Staff

It is emerging that the office of the President will not provide any financial support for the organisation of this year’s Independence Day celebration per the status quo. This was contained in a ‘Wireless Message’ from the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, to all Regional Ministers (RMs) and their Regional …

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Sunyani High Court jails Nsoatre rival chief

Foster Kwadwo Agyei Korang, a 45-year old Health Systems Manager of Happy Hospital in Berekum has been sentenced to 20 days in prison with hard labour by the Sunyani High Court for contempt of court in a disputed Nsoatre Chieftaincy case. Also sentenced for the same offence are the Nifahene of Nsoatre …

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Police Chief Inspector and wife die in a ghastly accident at Akuse

The Station Officer at Osiem Police Station in the Eastern Region Chief Inspector James Tey and his wife have died in a ghastly accident at Akuse in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred near the Government Hospital at Akuse where the accident vehicle was found in cannel. According to police …

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Chief fights off claim ‘Krobos are most HIV/AIDS infected people’

The chief of Menekpo, under Manya Krobo traditional area in Krobo Odumase, has debunked rumours about Krobo being the hotspot for HIV/AIDS in the Eastern region and Ghana at large. According to Nene Teye Adjiso III, people across the region visit health facilities within the Krobo district to test their …

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