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Over 86,000 passports remain uncollected at the Passport Office, the Senior Government Advisor on Public Sector Reforms, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has said. “Some of the applicants use middlemen to complete the passport application form, so if you call, the numbers they provide on the forms, it does not go through,” he …

Government spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has clarified President Akufo-Addo-led government’s intentions towards the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels. He highlighted that government is seeking to float shares in order to boost revenue and involve private sector expertise. Mr. Boakye-Danquah’s explanation follows growing …

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has issued a strong warning to officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), vowing that they will face prosecution for corruption if the NDC wins the upcoming elections. During a press briefing in Accra, Mr. Kwetey criticised the NPP for …

The Supreme Court has by a majority decision upheld the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive which prevents celebrities from endorsing alcoholic drinks. This brings an end to a highly publicised nineteen-month legal suit filed against the Authority by the CEO of Black Kulcha Music, Mark Darlington Osae. Delivering an …

During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred Dame, along with the two responses from the Attorney-General. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, highlighted the significant number of messages sent by …

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has accused certain individuals within the Ministry of Health of acting in bad faith. This accusation follows an appeal by the Ministry of Health for MELPWU to call off its strike and return to the negotiation table. The Ministry acknowledged the union’s demands …

The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has advised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to adopt the turnaround strategy that saved Labadi Beach Hotel years ago to rescue its other struggling hotels. According to him, the current issues with SSNIT-owned hotels like La Palm Royal Beach and …

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with a traditional leadership title for her immense contribution to development. The honorary title of Pognaa Piirima, Dagaare for “Mother of the Rocks’, was bestowed on her by the Sankana Traditional …

A 29-year-old man identified as Obed has been lynched at Ayigbe town in the Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Residents of the town are in shock after discovering the body of the man with bricks beside him. In an interview, some residents said believe the deceased was …

The High Priest of La in Accra has issued a stern warning to the government to refrain from selling any lands belonging to the people of Ga Dangme. According to Nii Yemo Obroni, the government has been unlawfully selling their lands and properties without the consent of the traditional authorities. …