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Aboadze Toilet Closure Sparks Political Dispute Among Assembly Members

A public toilet facility at Aboadze in the Shama District of the Western Region has become the center of controversy following its alleged closure. The facility, built for the local community, was reportedly locked after the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the area, Isaac Kwamina Afful, lost the election. Emmanuel Avevor, the […]

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Western North Health Directorate Worried About Rising Mental Health Cases

The Western North Regional Health Directorate is raising concern over mental health in the area. A recent survey shows that 3.8% of residents suffer from mental disorders. The Bibiani Government Hospital has launched activities to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. This is part of the national “Purple Month” campaign. The goal is to raise awareness,

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Mahama Pledges Bold Reforms to Address ECG’s $2.5 Billion Debt Burden

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving thefinancial challenges facing Ghana’s energy sector, with a particular focus on addressing the significantindebtedness of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Speaking at the 2025 African CEOs Forum Awards in Abidjan, President Mahama disclosed that theenergy sector he inherited at the start of his

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Committee Begins Hearings on Petitions to Remove Chief Justice

A five-member committee set up by President John Mahama will start hearings today, Thursday, 15th May, to look into petitions calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The committee is led by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang and was formed under Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. It was

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Cedi’s Rise Not Only Because of Gold – Dr. Atuahene Explains

Economist and banking consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, says the recent rise in the value of the Ghana cedi is not just because of the government’s gold-for-oil policy. He explained that the cedi’s strength comes from many factors working together. “The cedi is not rising because of gold alone,” he said. “Let me tell you, remittances

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Ghana Gets Major Investment Promises from UAE After Foreign Minister’s Visit

Ghana is set to receive big investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This comes after a visit by Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to the Gulf nation. During his two-day visit, Mr. Ablakwa met with top UAE officials and business leaders. These meetings led to firm promises from UAE companies to invest in

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Interior Minister Advises Public Against Attacks on Fire Officers

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has advised the public not to attack fire officers. There have been reports of people attacking Ghana National Fire Service personnel over alleged delays in responding to emergencies. Speaking at the opening of a new fire station in Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region, the Minister said such behavior

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Fuel Prices Set to Drop as Cedi Strengthens and Global Oil Prices Fall – COMAC

Fuel prices in Ghana are expected to decline at the pumps starting Friday, May 16, 2025. This is due to the strengthening of the Ghana cedi and falling prices of refined petroleum products on the global market. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the appreciation of the local currency has significantly contributed

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President Pardons Sammy Gyamfi Over Dollar Gift to Agradaa

President John Mahama has pardoned Sammy Gyamfi after a video showed him giving U.S. dollars to evangelist Nana Agradaa. Gyamfi is the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. The video went viral and caused public anger. Many said his actions broke Ghana’s Foreign Exchange Act and rules for public officials. Civil society groups and

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