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Ghana Statistical Service report shows 68.3% of bribery cases in Ghana involve men
A new report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that men are much more likely than women to pay bribes when dealing with public offices. The report, which is part of the Governance Series…
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Sky Train Case: Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi says he’s innocent of all charges
Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has spoken publicly for the first time since his arraignment in connection with the cont…
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Govt announces June 6 public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha
The Ministry of Interior has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. In a statement dated Thursday, May 29, and signed by th…
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4 Police officers promoted for outstanding professionalism
The Ghana Police Service has promoted four officers from the Western Central Regional Police Command in recognition of their diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty. The officers — No. 474…
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Businessman Ibrahim Mahama sues Bright Simons for defamation, request GHS10m in damages
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, over what he describes as a series of “false and malicious” publications that have dam…
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NRSA tells Assemblies to remove unauthorised billboards by June 2 or face court
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a firm warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) within the Greater Accra Region, threatening legal action against those…
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U.S. Embassy in Ghana bids farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer
The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year assignment in the country on May 28, 2025. In a statement posted on F…
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Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C reopens today – Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C. is expected to reopen today, Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure ordered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The closur…
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Ellembelle Fire Commander says 18 rooms destroyed in Maaha Beach Resort fire
The Ellembelle District Fire Commander, DO2 Mark Hamilton, has confirmed that a total of 18 rooms at the Maaha Beach Resort were destroyed following a fire outbreak on the night of Wednesday, May 28.…
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African Development Bank says Ghana’s economy set to expand by 4.5% in 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects Ghana’s economy to expand by 4.5% in 2025, driven by robust mining sector performance, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and higher interest rates, according t…