5 h. ago Painter remanded for allegedly stealing electrical cables at Bank of Ghana

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for stealing quantities of assorted copper cables, valued at GH¢1,035,500. 

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10 h. ago Man swallows stolen Tiffany earrings before police arrest him

An alleged thief in Florida swallowed stolen earrings worth more than half a million dollars moments before police took him into custody last week.

Sport

13 h. ago “Programme baako, definitions brebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the government over what he describes as its failure to clearly define and explain key economic policies, particularly the much-touted 24-hour economy.

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24 h. ago We can’t underestimate impacts of Covid–19 and Russian/Ukrainian War on Ghana’s Economy – Dr. George Domfe

The Executive Director at policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, Dr. George Domfe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s economy was not adversely impacted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the war Russia waged on Ukraine.

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37 h. ago Policeman injured trying to control rioting trainees of Savannah College of Education

One police officer sustained a head injury while trying to control a crowd of teacher trainees from the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Savannah Region.

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38 h. ago One injured as Savannah College of Education students clash with police

One person has been confirmed injured after scores of Savannah College of Education students clashed with the police this afternoon while demanding a refund of their fees. Yesterday, the students locked up lecture halls and boycotted all academic activities, vowing to confront any lecturer who attempted to enter the school. The aggrieved students accused the […]

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39 h. ago Most concerns from Economic Dialogue would be addressed in the budget – Ato Forson assures

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will reflect many of the concerns raised by stakeholders during the National Economic Dialogue.

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42 h. ago 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve in Upper East

About 66 illegal miners have been apprehended in a joint military and police operation at the Tilli Forest in the Upper East Region.

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54 h. ago Ghanaian facing extradition to Nigeria for stealing to stand trial

An Accra Circuit Court remanded Stephen Agordotse, a Ghanaian worker, into police custody pending his extradition to Abuja, Nigeria.

Events

63 h. ago Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.

Sport

3 d. ago Morgan Freeman leads Oscars tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman

Actor Morgan Freeman has led tributes at the annual Academy Awards ceremony to fellow Hollywood star Gene Hackman, whose death last month is under police investigation.

Politics

5 d. ago University of Ghana partners with IAWL for gender equality model policy adaptation

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) is set to host a groundbreaking event in collaboration with the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) to publicly adopt the IAWL’s Gender Equality in Law Model Policy and honour Professor Akua Kuenyehia with the prestigious IAWL Legacy Award. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 3, […]

Culture

5 d. ago Controversial Picks for Ayawaso East Leadership Spark Outcry Over Vetting Process

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/controversial-picks-for-ayawaso-east-leadership-spark-outcry-over-vetting-process/The Greater Accra Regional Vetting Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) faces mounting backlash after endorsing two contentious candidates for the Municipal Chief Executive (MMDCE) position in Ayawaso East, igniting fierce debates over transparency and ethical standards in the selection process. At the center of the storm is Ismail Horoya Ali, whose 2016 arrest […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/controversial-picks-for-ayawaso-east-leadership-spark-outcry-over-vetting-process/

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5 d. ago Could Cannabis Replace Cocoa as Ghana’s Economic Engine? Industry Advocates Demand Policy Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/could-cannabis-replace-cocoa-as-ghanas-economic-engine-industry-advocates-demand-policy-overhaul/Ghana’s cannabis industry is poised for a transformative leap, with business leaders urging swift government action to position the country as a global player in the burgeoning market. The Chamber of Cannabis Industry, in a recent policy paper, has pressed authorities to accelerate regulatory frameworks and licensing processes, arguing that delays risk squandering a historic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/could-cannabis-replace-cocoa-as-ghanas-economic-engine-industry-advocates-demand-policy-overhaul/

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5 d. ago Key Ministers Poised to Shape Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Amid Recovery Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/key-ministers-poised-to-shape-ghanas-economic-dialogue-amid-recovery-push/Seven government ministers overseeing pivotal sectors of Ghana’s economy will take center stage at the upcoming National Economic Dialogue, tasked with steering high-stakes discussions to address the country’s fiscal challenges and craft actionable recovery strategies. The forum, designed to bridge policy gaps and align long-term growth plans, hinges on the direct involvement of ministers responsible […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/key-ministers-poised-to-shape-ghanas-economic-dialogue-amid-recovery-push/

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5 d. ago Mahama Demands Arrests, Asset Freezes in NSS Fraud Scandal as Suspects Flee Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/President John Dramani Mahama has ordered law enforcement agencies to pursue and arrest individuals implicated in a massive National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost-name scandal, warning that suspects believed to have fled the country will face international warrants. In his first State of the Nation Address to Parliament, Mahama also directed authorities to freeze all assets […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/

Events

5 d. ago Building Trust, Driving Progress: How Ghana’s public sector can harness public relations

Imagine a Ghana where citizens trust their government, where policies are understood and supported, and where public services are delivered efficiently and transparently. This vision is not a distant dream but a tangible reality that can be achieved through the strategic use of public relations (PR) in the public sector. In an era where information […]

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5 d. ago 4 students of Christian Methodist SHS arrested over violent clash with community members

Four students of Christian Methodist SHS have been arrested by SCC. police while Knifes and scissors have been retrieved from them.

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5 d. ago Adopt Proper Policies to Combat Sanitation and Stop This Mediocrity – Greater Accra Regional Minister Told after Joining Madina Market Clean

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has gotten netizens talking after joining a clean-up exercise taking place at the Madina Market in Accra. Ocloo, in a video making rounds online, is seen holding a broom and tongs to pry out rubbish from the dirty gutter. The minister is surrounded by waste management workers ... Read more The post Adopt Proper Policies to Combat Sanitation and Stop This Mediocrity – Greater Accra Regional Minister Told after Joining Madina Market Clean-up appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago Gold Prices Face First Weekly Decline in Two Months as Dollar Strength Bites

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-face-first-weekly-decline-in-two-months-as-dollar-strength-bites/Gold is poised for its first weekly loss since January as investors cash in gains following a historic rally, pressured by a resurgent U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The precious metal, which hit record highs earlier this month, has retreated nearly 4% this week as robust U.S. economic data dims its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-face-first-weekly-decline-in-two-months-as-dollar-strength-bites/

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