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Police officer, seven others granted GHc4m bail over $523K gold scam
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […]
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is 25-years today on Asante Golden stool
HIS ROYAL Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, clocks 25 years on the sacred Golden Stool of the Asante Kingdom today, Friday, April 26, 2024. Then known as Barima Kwaku Duah in private life, he was enstooled as the 16th Asante King on April 26, 1999, succeeding his late brother, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. […]
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Release KPMG’s report on GRA-SML probe – Bright Simons to Akufo-Addo
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […]
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Former PPA CEO pleads not guilty to fresh charges, granted GHc4m bail
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […]
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Royary Club honours Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the Rotary International in recognition of his demonstrable interest in the promotion of development. Rotarians and large crowd of people watched the ceremony which coincided with the first conference of Rotary District 9104 in Kumasi. Rotarians from across the globe including […]
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GPRTU puts 30% adjustment in lorry fares on hold
Threat by the Western Regional Secretariat of Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) to increase transport fares by 30 percent in the region has been averted, following a quick intervention by the National Secretariat. Though, the Regional Secretariat had served notice through a press statement that it was going to increase fares by 30% […]
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KNUST-GRASAG launches research fund
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) KNUST chapter has launched a research fund to enhance and promote the research interests of its graduate students. The fund will support graduates in their quest to solve societal problems through research. Highlighting the challenges graduate researchers go through, the 31st GRASAG, KNUST president, Felix Kofi Adusei mentioned […]
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Bawumia intervenes to help clear items at Tema Port for KATH project
In a move to support the ongoing renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped in to facilitate the clearance of critical construction materials from the Tema Harbour. The consignment, comprising imported tiles essential for the project, had been held up at the port accruing demurrage and […]
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Bawumia pays GH¢1m to clear items at Tema Port for KATH project
In a move to support the ongoing renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped in to facilitate the clearance of critical construction materials from the Tema Harbour. The consignment, comprising imported tiles essential for the project, had been held up at the port accruing demurrage and […]
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Asantehene leads massive clean-up exercise in Kumasi
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Saturday led the people of Kumasi to undertake a massive clean-up exercise in the metropolis. Similar exercises were conducted in all the traditional areas of the Ashanti region. The exercise was to help clean up all communities to usher in the 25th anniversary celebration of the ascension of […]
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Support GIADEC to develop Ghana’s Integrated Aluminium Industry – Otumfuo
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has noted that the selection of Mytilineos S.A by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) as strategic partner to develop portions of Nyinahin bauxite resources and build a refinery is a giant step towards developing an Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) in Ghana. Mytilineos, a major global metallurgy and […]
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Asantehene emphasizes environmental sustainability in Mytilineos’ Bauxite operations
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed optimism about the potential mutual benefits between Ghana and Mytilineos S.A., a strategic partner chosen by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to develop portions of the Nyinahin bauxite and construct a refinery. During a courtesy call by GIADEC to the Manhyia Palace to formally introduce Mytilineos […]
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I invested heavily in digital facilities- Mahama
The 2024 flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says his government made several investments in infrastructure for the digitalisation of the Ghanaian society. The Former President, in a meeting with Fintech Industry last Friday, emphasised Ghana’s position to capitalise on the emerging Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR), powered by 5G technology. […]
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Otumfuo pledges to help get Sewua Hospital operational
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged his support to address challenges hindering the opening of the Sewua Hospital, promising intervention with relevant authorities. During his visit to the project site, the Asantehene engaged with contractors and health officials to address issues obstructing the operationalization of the facility. Despite the installation of necessary equipment and […]
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Tackle current economic challenges – Asantehene advises Amin Adam
The Asantene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement key strategies and measures for success. The Asantehene advised the Minister to build upon […]
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KNUST Hosts Digital Safety Session
Some participants in a pose after the training programme The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) recently hosted a pivotal discussion on digital well-being, spearheaded by the
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Any plot against Ashanti Kingdom will fail – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has unequivocally declared that any plot against the Ashanti Kingdom, be it from the government, politicians, or other tribes in Ghana, will ultimately fail. This strong assertion came during a durbar on Thursday, 8th February 2024, marking the culmination of the 150 years celebration of the Sagranti War, known […]
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Bright Simons writes: Is Ghana selling AirtelTigo for a song to former British Commando?
Last November, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation announced with flourish that it has “facilitated” a “joint venture” between state-owned AT (formerly, AirtelTigo) and “Hannam Investments”, which will result in a transformation of the Ghanaian telecom operator into a world-class operator. The Ministry was at pains to educate Ghanaians about what a big catch Ian […]
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