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Ghanaian TikToker Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to charges of publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct. The conviction follows videos she shared on social media in which she falsely claimed that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part…
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President Mahama Cuts Sod for 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region, marking the start of a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade, creating jobs, and accelerating economic growth. The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day…
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Minister Swears In Two New Members to Complete NCA Board
Accra, Ghana – The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has sworn in two new members of the Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), restoring the Board to its full complement following the passing of two former members. The newly sworn-in Board members, Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim Tanko and…
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GES Releases Funds for Perishable Food Items for SHS 2 and SHS 3 Students
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released funds to cover the procurement of perishable food items for Senior High School (SHS) Form 2 and Form 3 students across the country. In an official correspondence addressed to Regional Directors of Education, GES announced that the funds are intended to cater for the period from 1st March,…
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COCOBOD Settles Outstanding Obligations to Non-DDEP Cocoa Bill Holders
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has fully settled its outstanding obligations to holders of cocoa bills who were not part of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), reaffirming its commitment to meeting its financial obligations and strengthening investor confidence. Reported by Obed Yaw Agyei
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GEA, USVI EDA Engage Energy Ministry on Local Crude Oil Value Addition
Accra, Ghana — The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the United States Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVI EDA), has held high-level discussions with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and promoting value addition within Ghana’s petroleum sector. The meeting was jointly led by the Chief Executive…
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Spain End France’s World Cup Dream With 2-0 Victory
Spain advanced to their first FIFA World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a commanding 2-0 win over France in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne conceded a penalty by fouling Lamine Yamal inside the box. Mikel Oyarzabal converted from the spot to give…
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Dagbon Kingdom Mourns the Passing of Overlord Ya-Na Abukari II
The Dagbon Kingdom has been plunged into mourning following the passing of its Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari II, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of one of Ghana’s oldest traditional kingdoms. The announcement of the Ya-Na’s death has sent waves of grief across the Northern Region and beyond, with traditional leaders, government…
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commends MESTI, Calls for Stronger Science-Driven Development
Accra, Ghana – Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting science, technology, innovation, and environmental governance as key drivers of Ghana’s sustainable development and industrial transformation. During a working visit to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), the Vice President was received by the Acting Minister,…
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye Reportedly Arrested at Accra International Airport Amid EOCO Investigation
Dennis Miracles Aboagye has reportedly been arrested at the Accra International Airport by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of investigations into alleged corruption linked to his time at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC). According to reports, the arrest occurred while Mr. Aboagye was at the airport. The details surrounding…