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Traditional leaders must promote moral uprightness – Apostle Nyamekye

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has called on traditional leaders to promote moral uprightness among the people of the community they serve. “We must integrate moral vision into the concept of our national development and better still make it its condition…We need the discipline of living …

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Majority Leader warns NPP against infighting over Bawumia’s running mate selection

Parliament’s Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and supporters to avoid internal conflicts as the party prepares to announce its running mate for the 2024 elections. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Afenyo-Markin emphasized the importance of unity as the party …

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Richard Jakpa’s 2007 military dismissal letter cited as evidence in ongoing ambulance trial

It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in an ambulance deal, was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in 2007 for “unsatisfactory conduct,” in a dramatic turn of events at the Accra High …

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Why this year’s cocoa crops will be worst in recent times – Boahen Aidoo explains

The 2023/2024 cocoa season is projected to be one of the worst in recent years, largely due to extreme weather conditions experienced last year. Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Boahen Aidoo, addressing concerns, attributed the decline to unprecedented weather patterns that have severely impacted cocoa production. According to him, …

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Man arrested for impregnating his daughter after DNA exposed him

A resident of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region identified as Kofi Agyei, has been arrested by the district Police Command for impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. The arrest came after a series of events revealed that Agyei was responsible for the pregnancy, contrary to his initial denial. The incident first came …

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We’ll stop picketing when… – Bondholders forum

For the fourth consecutive week, the locked-up investment bondholders’ forum has picketed the Finance Ministry, demanding the release of their funds. Despite their persistent requests, they have yet to meet with the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, or his deputies to present their demands. The group is calling on …

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Kwaku Sea peasant farmers protest against galamsey activities

Peasants and cocoa farmers in Kwaku Sea, a farming community in the West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest over the activities of illegal miners, commonly known as galamsey, in the area. The aggrieved farmers say the activities of these illegal miners would destroy their water …

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Rev. Kusi Boateng suffers 3rd defeat against Ablakwa as Court of Appeal throws him out

The Court of Appeal has thrown out an application filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, a member of the board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project. The suit sought to restrain the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from discussing him in relation to the National …

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FADOS defends Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council over controversial donation to KATH

The Forum for Accountability and Development of Sefwi (FADOS) has issued a statement defending the recent donation made by the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area, HRM Katakyie Kwasi Bumankama, to the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) project. The GH¢300,000 donation has sparked controversy among local council …

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Malawi Mining Minister to Highlight Investment Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral industry stakeholders. Minister Chang’anamuno’s participation will be vital for highlighting partnership and investment opportunities within Malawi’s burgeoning mining sector. Malawi …

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