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Leaked audio: Be ready to open defense in Ofosu-Ampofo’s absence – Court to Kwaku Boahen
The High Court in Accra has directed a former Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Anthony Kwaku Boahen to be ready to open his defense on May 30 should Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo remain absent. Ofosu-Ampofo (1st Accused) the former National Chairman of the NDC was expected in Court on Thursday, April 25, to […]
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Business
Stanbic holds talks with Chinese ambassador over enhanced Ghana – China Trade Ties
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and Ghanaian businesses. During the meeting, Mr. Asomaning underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Standard Bank, […]
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China and Russia stand for global governance reforms
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH China and Russia have renewed their anti-Western confrontation during high-level meeting in early April 2024 in Beijing. China demonstrates greater readiness to team up with Global South to “promote reforms in the global governance system” while Russia vehemently confronts “Western-led bloc” during talks in Beijing. But both further pledged to strengthen multilateral strategic […]
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World News
Russia, China to deepen security cooperation in Asia, Europe
Russia and China have agreed to discuss ways to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter attempts by the United States to impose its will on the region, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. “For a long time, there was a Euro-Atlantic security structure in the form of NATO … as well […]
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Osafo-Maafo’s son is new Director-General of SSNIT
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The new Director-General of SSNIT is the son of President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo. The younger Osafo-Maafo takes over from Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang who has been instructed to hand over his duties by […]
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“He’s here to carry the legacy of God” – Sonnie Badu welcomes second son on Good Friday
Prominent Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu is thrilled to announce the birth of his second son. The new child has increased his total number of children to six. The UK-based Ghanaian gospel legend shared the exciting news on social media with a photo of the baby and expressed his belief that his son will play […]
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Music
December Polls : Adangba embarks on peace mission with “We Want Peace” hit song
Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […]
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International
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot – US
Millions of Americans’ online accounts have been caught up in a “sinister” Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years. The US […]
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Ex-China FA boss sentenced to life imprisonment
Former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has been handed a life sentence for his involvement in bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption crackdown within the sports sector. Chen Xuyuan, along with several senior sporting executives, was sentenced on Tuesday following an extensive investigation, as reported by state media. The […]
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Ghana is facing an ethical crisis – Rev Ofori-Boateng
Rev Akua Ofori-Boateng, the Director of Programmes for the Anglican Diocese of Accra, has stated that Ghana is currently facing ‘a crisis of ethics.’ According to her, people tend to do the right thing only when it benefits them. Rev Ofori-Boateng was speaking on the ethics of the country in an interview with Bernard Avle […]
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The drums of US-China cyber war
By Stephen S. Roach FBI Director Christopher Wray recently upped the ante in America’s anti-China campaign. In congressional testimony on January 31, he sounded the alarm over intensified Chinese hacking activity and warned that US infrastructure – telecommunications, energy, transportation, and water – is acutely vulnerable to the Chinese state-sponsored hacker group Volt Typhoon. Front-page […]
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Politics
2024 SONA: I’ll Ensure Free, Fair Elections – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians that he will do everything in his power to guarantee transparent, free, and fair elections. According to him, the government
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2024 SONA: Territorial integrity of Ghana cannot be taken for granted – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized the government’s intentional efforts in strategic planning to ensure the safety and security of Ghana. During the State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, he highlighted that Ghana has remained unaffected by the extremism witnessed in neighbouring countries due to meticulous planning. Akufo-Addo underscored the commitment […]
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#SONA2024: Money spent on Bawku conflict troubling – Akufo-Addo laments
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep concerns regarding the expenditure incurred in resolving the Bawku conflict. He lamented that the funds could have been allocated to other developmental projects but were instead utilized for ensuring security in and around Bawku in the Upper East Region. During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) […]
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#SONA2024: Let’s find ways to improve Free SHS – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for a comprehensive solution to address the teething challenges associated with the Free Senior High School policy. The government’s educational policy has faced various difficulties, with the opposition National Democratic Congress and other stakeholders demanding a review. The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, […]
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Hosting African Games despite financial crises took courage – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded Ghana’s persistence in hosting the 13th African Games despite the odds. According to the president, even though the country is plagued with financial crises, he has ensured the tournament will proceed. The 13th African Games will be the first time Ghana will host such a tournament. It comes off from […]
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‘Approve All Outstanding Exemption Applications’
President Akufo-Addo has urged Parliament to consider and approve all outstanding exemption applications as a matter of urgency, to send positive signals to the business community. Speaking in Parliament,
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Ghana Regains Leading Gold Producer Position
Ghana has resumed her position as the leading gold producer in Africa. President Akufo-Addo disclosed this in Parliament when he delivered his last State of the Nation (SONA). “Mr.
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#2024SONA: No ‘Dumsor’ in 7 years despite financial crisis – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo highlighted his achievements in ensuring a reliable power supply for Ghanaians, despite recent power outages affecting parts of the country. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2024, the President refuted claims of intermittent power supply amid the financial crisis, asserting that the country has not […]
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Celebrity News
Mahama’s new campaign song is ready; NDC will soon release it — Nacee hints
Celebrated gospel singer Nana Osei better known as Nacee has hinted that he has composed a new campaign song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. .Nacee, known for his popular Mahama campaign tracks like “E dey bee”, “Onaapo”, and “Mahama Okada”, revealed the news in response to a question about his […]
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