National Democratic Congress (NDC) Speaker in Ghana, John Mahama, has alleged that President Nana Akufo-Addo misappropriated funds meant to fight COVID-19 during his campaign in the 2020 elections. The former President made these allegations during the 24th African Business Conference organised by the Harvard Business School. He said some GH¢33 …
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In an interview with the BBC, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo justified the e-levy bill passed by parliament by saying it was aimed at taxing the industry and not the poor. Parliament in Ghana on March 29, 2022, approved the e-levy bill, after the minority staged a walkout. President Akufo-Addo said …
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National Security minister in Ghana, Albert Kan Dapaah declared that Ghana is on high alert against a possible terrorist attack. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, he said the nation is very much prepared for any potential attack. “[We] remain on high alert to avert terrorist infiltration with proactive measures, …
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The majority of lawmakers in Ghana’s parliament approved a controversial electronic direct debit bill, which includes taxes on mobile money payments. It has been fiercely opposed by the opposition since it was proposed in November last year, delaying the passage of the national budget. The Minority in Parliament walked out …
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Many public figures in Ghana celebrate their President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, who turns 78 today. Below are some of the goodwill messages for President Akufo-Addo: Happy birthday Mr. President ❤️😍🥰 pic.twitter.com/ADHrgk0UOY— Rebecca Akufo-Addo (@RAkufoAddo) March 29, 2022 Tomorrow is Mr President’s birthday. Long life, @NAkufoAddo pic.twitter.com/awW4RV31mz— nana aba (@thenanaaba) …
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The 3 Music Awards ceremony took place this year at the Grand Arena of the AICC with its share of surprises. Here are the artists and the trophies they won. The 3 Music Award is Ghanaian music awards ceremony held annually since 2018 to celebrate Ghanaian music. It was established …
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Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced the lifting of the mandatory wearing of wask masks in public citing a steady decline in Covid infections in the country and neighboring countries. Ghana joins dozens of African countries that have eased most Covid containment measures. President Akufo-Addo also scrapped the requirement …
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Ghana’s government has announced a raft of measures including injecting $2bn into the economy to help prop up its falling currency, and slashing the salaries of government appointees, including ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises, by 30%. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said the measures were to help Ghana cope with …
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High court in Ghana has ordered the release on bail of political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, charged with treason for making comments on social media about a coup. Barker-Vormawor has led protests against President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government under the banner “Fix The Country”. The Tema High Court ruled that he should …
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The first group of Ghanaian students arrived at Kotoka International Airport in the capital, Accra, on Tuesday morning as they fled the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ghana has become the first African country to evacuate its citizens fleeing the conflict in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. “At 17 students …
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