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NIA strike leaves applicants stranded in Ashanti Region

The indefinite strike by staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) has left numerous applicants in the Ashanti Region stranded, unable to access essential services. The strike, which began on Monday, June 10, 2024, was announced on Sunday by the Public Services Workers Union, citing poor conditions of service and …

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NPP must not focus on where a running mate hails from – Kobby Mensah

Political marketing strategist, Prof. Kobby Mensah, has criticised the focus on a presidential candidate’s regional background as non-strategic and lacking vision. As the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for election 2024 prepares to name his running mate, there have been calls for regional considerations, with many expecting him …

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National Cathedral: ‘Is $58m put in a big hole not causing financial loss to the state?’ – Jantuah quizzes A-G

Kwame Jantuah, a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and a private legal practitioner, has expressed discontent about the selective application of the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney-General on issues of public officials causing financial loss to the state, citing the botched national cathedral project. Lawyer Jantuah questioned the …

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IMF Board to approve $360m third tranche by end of June

Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …

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Gomoa bridge collapse: Farmer almost in tears as he counts losses

Samuel Opoku, a fish farmer at Gomoa Mampong has been left reeling from a devastating setback following the collapse of the bridge Ayensu River Bridge on the Accra-Winneba Highway. Mr Opoku’s fish ponds, spanning several hectares have been flooded, washing away months of hard work and investment. The aggrieved farmer …

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