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Hundreds of residents in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on Friday, December 3, 2021, poured onto the streets to demonstrate to call on the government to drive development in the area. Led by the conveners for the #FixTheCountry movement, the residents clad in red bands had inscriptions such as “Why …

  The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament has reiterated its opposition on the e-levy after it said the government rejected a compromise. In a statement, the caucus maintained that the levy is “regressive, punitive and draconian.” Though it said it has been open to negotiations with the state, …

The Ghana Committed Drivers Association has urged the government to focus on vaccinating passengers against Covid-19 instead of policing drivers of commercial vehicles for their vaccination cards. Speaking to Citi News on the matter, the Chairman for the Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Charles Danso said the directive if not properly …

The DCE for Atwima Mponua district of Ashanti region Hon Isaac Kofi Marfo has said the country will not experience any shortage of food in 2023 as many Ghanaians are suggesting. “We thank God very much that this year the country has experience a long range rainfall which is clear …

The General Secretary of the Musicians Unions of Ghana (MUSIGA) who is aspiring for president of the Union has announced fat packages for members of the Union when given the nod. Deborah Freeman, when speaking at her manifesto launch at Kumasi Cultural Centre, with the theme: Building a Modern and …

The National Media Commission, NMC, is disappointed in what it refers to as unprofessionalism on the part of managers of Onua TV/FM following its broadcast of some unsavoury pronouncements that hinge on peace and security. The NMC in a statement issued on Thursday, December 2, 2021, said “on the morning …

The “Nation Builders Award” was established “to recognise African Americans who have distinguished themselves” through lifelong service Photo of Fred Dzakpata Fred Dzakpata Send an emailDecember 2, 2021 4,706 Congressman Mitchell presents the first ever International Nation Builders Award to President Akufo-Addo On behalf of the National Caucus of Black …

Dr. Yeboah-Boateng will assist the Director General to provide strategic leadership and direction for effective regulation of the communications sector in line with established corporate governance processes. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has appointed Dr. Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng as the new deputy director general, technical operations. Dr. Yeboah-Boateng will assist …

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has admonished the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo-Dampare to flush out bad officers from Ghana Police Service in a bid to enhance its image. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday ( 1 December) after a courtesy call on him by …