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“You want me to come in here and do this interview today?” – At the NPP Presidential Primaries, Akufo-Addo dismisses a question about the economy

  President Akufo-Addo had just finished casting his vote in the ongoing Presidential Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). On his way to his vehicle, he was mobbed by journalists who wanted his take on who he believed could win the bid as the flagbearer to which he insisted …

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Here is why you may want to reconsider eating beans and plantain

Any slander against “gob3”, one of the foods that most Ghanaians love especially because of its affordability, is usually not tolerated among its lovers. Beans and plantain which is popularly known as gob3 in Ghana is a meal made of cooked beans, ripe plantain, and any oil of preference i.e …

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Do not urinate here

By now, even the unlettered in Ghana should understand the graffiti ‘Do Not Urinate Here’. It is on walls in cities, big and small towns and villages. It is written in different colours and varying print modes; some printed with charcoal. Open urination has slowly become a culture in Ghana, …

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Here are the top bribe-taking institutions in Ghana, according to UN data

Data from the United Nations (UN) has showed the top bribe-taking institutions in Ghana after a study it conducted in the country for 2021. According to the data, the institution that takes bribes in Ghana the most is the Lands Commission; an agency under the Ministry of Lands and Natural …

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Here are the top five richest families in Ghana in 2023

It is always interesting to learn about the individuals and institutions that have a high net worth in Ghana. These individuals are usually popular businessmen who own various businesses both in Ghana and internationally. In 2023, there are families in Ghana whose net worth is above a billion dollars. Here …

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Here are the new four-member IMC named to steer Asante Kotoko

Owner and life patron of Asante Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on today, Saturday, July 21, announced a four-member Interim Management Committee (IMC) to run the affairs of the club. This follows after the dissolution of the 12-member board of directors led by Dr Kwame Kyei and the management led by Nana …

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Here are 10 highest-paying jobs in Ghana in 2023

Ghana’s current economic problems have put Ghanaians in a situation where their incomes must match up with the current inflation rate. Inflation for the month of June inched up to 42.5% from an earlier 42.2% in May. This means that the prices of goods have increased by 42.5% in June …

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Here are the penalties for individuals found in violation of the Anti-Gay Bill when it is passed

The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 also known as the Anti-Gay Bill has been topical in recent days. This is because Parliament on June 5, 2023, convened for the second reading of the bill since it was tabled before the house in 2021. …

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Here is why the Asantehene’s Golden Stool cannot move without this special item; Dwetɛkuduo

Among all the regalia items of the Ashanti Kingdom stands tall the ‘Sika Dwa Kofi’, that is, the Golden stool and the Dwetɛkuduo. Kuduo refers to a special container where precious items are kept, while Dwetɛ is the Twi word for silver. Hence Dwetɛkuduo means a special container made of …

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Here is why IPPs suspended nationwide shutdown from July 1

Amidst threats of power shutdown by the Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the Managing Director of the Electricity Company (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has said that monies owed IPPs have not yet been paid but there has been a significate progress in agreement. According to a report on myjoyonline.com, the MD …

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