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December 20, 2024
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December 18, 2024
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Supreme Court Dismisses Suits Against Anti-Gay Bill.
December 18, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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Ato Forson Urges NDC to Uphold Integrity and Accountability in Government.
December 16, 2024
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Mahama’s Office Denounces Fake Appointment List.
December 16, 2024
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WAEC Delays Release of WASSCE Results for Over 460,000 Candidates.
December 16, 2024
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The release of the 2024 WASSCE results for 460,611 candidates is facing delays as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
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December 14, 2024
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NSA Files Second Injunction to Block The Fourth Estate’s Investigative Report.
December 14, 2024
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December 13, 2024
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Transition Team Investigates Last-Minute Deals Amid Election Shift.
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December 13, 2024
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Mahama Prioritizes Economic Relief for Ghanaians.
December 13, 2024
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December 13, 2024
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December 12, 2024
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Malaria Cases Surge in 2023, African Children Under Five Most Affected—WHO Report.
December 12, 2024
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December 12, 2024
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December 12, 2024
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December 11, 2024
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December 11, 2024
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President Akufo-Addo Names Transition Team for 2024 Power Transfer.
December 11, 2024
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December 11, 2024
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TikTok Loses Appeal Against US Ban Law.
December 10, 2024
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U.S. Urges Investigation Into Election-Related Deaths in Ghana.
December 10, 2024
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Sam Jonah Calls for Accountability and Unity Post-Election.
December 10, 2024
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Akufo-Addo Congratulates Mahama, Promises Smooth Power Transition.
December 10, 2024
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Bawumia Urges NPP to Stay United Amid Election Loss.
December 10, 2024
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John Mahama’s Historic Comeback as Ghana’s President.
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December 9, 2024
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NDC Sweeps Parliamentary Seats in Major Political Shift.
December 9, 2024
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December 9, 2024
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December 9, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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Ghana Armed Forces Collaborates with Police for Election Security.
December 6, 2024
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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has deployed personnel to strategic locations nationwide to support the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in
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December 6, 2024
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Electoral Commission Sets Media Briefing Schedule for December 7 Elections.
December 5, 2024
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December 4, 2024
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Chamber Pots Gradually Disappearing from Ghanaian Markets.
December 4, 2024
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Ghana Launches Chip-Embedded Passport for Enhanced Security and Convenience.
December 3, 2024
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Dr. Bawumia Pledges to Sign LGBTQ Bill if Elected President.
December 3, 2024
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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to signing the Proper Human Sexual
Free Dialysis Treatment Launched in 20 Hospitals Across Ghana.
December 2, 2024
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November 30, 2024
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Atiwa East MP Celebrates Teachers with Cash and Prizes.
November 30, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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The Ghana Police Service has resolved concerns over a broken seal found on an electoral material bag in Koforidua, Eastern
Depression: The Silent Struggle Among Ghanaian Youth.
November 29, 2024
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US Applauds Ghana’s Presidential Candidates for Signing Peace Pact.
November 29, 2024
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GCB Bank Empowers Visually Impaired with 100 White Canes Donation.
November 26, 2024
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As part of its corporate social responsibility, GCB Bank has donated 100 white canes to the Ghana Blind Union (GBU).
New Juaben South MP Supports 5,000 Aged Constituents with ‘Shop and Go’ Initiative.
November 19, 2024
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Over 5,000 elderly constituents in New Juaben South, Eastern Region, benefited from the ‘Shop and Go’ initiative led by MP
Peace Over Power: Akyem Muoso Chief Calls for Harmony.
November 19, 2024
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Ensign Global College Donates to Boost Local Healthcare.
November 18, 2024
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PURC Powers Up Koforidua Office with Solar Energy.
November 18, 2024
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GH¢2,000 Reward for Cocoa Smuggling Whistleblowers Announced by COCOBOD.
November 15, 2024
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COCOBOD CEO Joseph Boahen Aidoo has introduced a GH¢2,000 reward for informants who report cocoa smugglers, ensuring that culprits are
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November 15, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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Akwatia Chief Compares Mahama’s Comeback to Trump’s Return.
November 14, 2024
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The Ankobeahene of Akyem-Boadua in Ghana’s Akwatia constituency, Nana Barfuor Annor, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to
TEWU Threatens Strike Over Delayed Service Conditions Implementation.
November 14, 2024
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Election 2024: EC Begins Distribution of Ballot Papers Across Ghana.
November 14, 2024
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Free SHS Policy Criticized for Poor Implementation and Political Influence.
November 13, 2024
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November 13, 2024
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We Are Winning One Touch, No Court Issue.- Mahama
November 13, 2024
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Ghana Seeks Malaysian Investment to Boost Palm Oil Production.
November 11, 2024
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Ghana Increases Cocoa Price for Third Time in 9 Months to GH₵49,600 per Tonne.
November 11, 2024
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Aboboyaa’ Rider Jailed 6 Months for Killing Two-Year-Old in Road Accident, Ordered to Pay GHS6,000 Compensation.
November 9, 2024
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Six Hospitalized After Violent Clash Over Attempt to Destool Kwahu Adontenhene.
November 8, 2024
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November 8, 2024
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King Paluta and Bongofari Light Up Ngmayem 2024 Festival.
November 7, 2024
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31,000 Women-Owned SMEs in Ghana Boosted by EU-Funded WACOMP Initiative.
November 7, 2024
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Ghana Records 34,000 New HIV Infections in First Nine Months of 2024.
November 7, 2024
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Severe Food Shortages Lead to Repetitive Meals in Ghana’s Senior High Schools.
November 6, 2024
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Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Hoard Beans Amid Price Hike Anticipation.
November 5, 2024
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Over 4,000 Teachers Demand 16 Months of Unpaid Salaries from Ghanaian Government.
November 5, 2024
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Barbados Welcomes 155 Nurses from Ghana.
November 5, 2024
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Cedi Weakens, Now GH¢17.10 to the Dollar
November 5, 2024
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Security Expert Opposes Military Presence at Polling Stations.
November 4, 2024
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Ghana Prepares for Election 2024 with New AI-Focused Media Watch App to Counter Fake News.
November 4, 2024
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Google Introduces Twi Voice Search for Ghana.
November 2, 2024
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New Juaben North Schools Targeted in Drug Abuse Awareness Program.
November 1, 2024
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Speaker’s Financial Assessment Request in Anti-LGBTQ Bill Case.
November 1, 2024
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Mahama questioned Bawumia why the cedi trades at GH¢17 to the dollar.
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Ghana Card to Simplify Passport Application Process in 2025 – Bawumia.
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U.S. and Ghana Enforce New Visa Restrictions Against Democracy Saboteurs.
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Ghana to Host 40th National Farmers’ Day with Focus on Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
October 26, 2024
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