Parliament has approved an amount of $338 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra Tema Motorway project. The project was necessitated by the rapid deterioration of the motorway which often results in traffic congestion and accidents. The project would include construction works on the 5.7 km George Walker Bush Highway and a portion of the Nsawam road linking …
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The High Court in Accra has reportedly thrown out an application by Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a member of the #FixtheCountry Movement, to dismiss the GH¢ 10 million defamation suit filed against him by the Minister for National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah. The court in addition to dismissing the application, also fined Barker-Vormawor, GH¢3, 000. In an affidavit in support of the motion on …
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Two officers of the West Gonja Municipal Ghana National Fire Service are in the custody of the Damongo Divisional Police Command for allegedly beating a 27-year-old man to death in Damongo. The deceased, whose name has been given as Shirazu Nuhu, a resident of Damongo Zongo according to an eyewitness was accused of stealing a double-sized mattress by the officers. …
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At least six persons, including a personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, have reportedly sustained severe injuries after a crash on the Kasoa Road.According to Angel TV, the road crash happened after a vehicle fell off the flyover on Kasoa Road on December 14, 2023. A video from the scene of the accident showed the vehicle that fell off the flyover, …
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Ghana, a nation known for its vibrant culture and athletic prowess, is also making strides in the world of disability sports. Despite facing numerous challenges, Ghanaian para-athletes are pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable feats on the international stage. The sporting landscape for persons with disabilities in Ghana is rich and varied. From track and field events like para-athletics to wheelchair …
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated calls for the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to ensure that the 2024 general elections are devoid of rigging. Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), warned that they will resist any attempts by the EC to rig the election in favour of another political party. …
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) must assure Ghanaians that its 3pm end of polls proposal for the 2024 elections will not disenfranchise voters. The EC earlier justified the decision to shift the closing time of voting from 5:00 pm to 3:00 pm during the upcoming election. The EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa, emphasized that …
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The Minority Chief Whip, Governs Agbodza, has warned of the possible abuse of cannabis following the maturity of the legislative instrument to regulate its cultivation and management by the government. The L.I. seeks to streamline the use of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes after the parent law was passed by Parliament. Reacting to the regulation, the Minority Chief Whip, …
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The ranking member on the ad hoc committee probing the leaked IGP tape saga, James Agalga, has stated that investigations have concluded, and the report of the committee is at a draft stage, awaiting validation by members. He indicated that, although the committee has concluded its investigations, budget-related business in Parliament has prevented members of the committee from convening for …
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The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to construct affordable houses for teachers if voted into power in 2024. According to him, his empathy arises from the struggles caused by the 2-year advance rent scheme. The former president says he wants to prioritize this housing scheme as part of the many motivational packages he …
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