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Recent songs are contributing to falling moral standards- Dr. Richardson Commey Fio

Dr. Richardson Commey Fio, Director for Policy Planning, Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the National Commission on Culture (NCC), has condemned the production of profane songs, which he says are contributing to rising unethical behaviors in society. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Dr. Commey said he had observed a trend in recent years of musicians writing songs with morally …

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Government aimed at making Ghana manufacturing hub of Africa with “Ten Point Plan”-K.T Hammond tells parliament

A world Labour plan is being implemented to make manufacturing the major trust of employment in Ghana. Minister for Trade and Industry, K. T Hammond had told parliament that since the assumption of the NPP administration, the government has put in place a comprehensive framework for industrial transformation known as the “ Ten Point Plan” aimed at making Ghana the …

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May inflation rises marginally to 42.2% after four consecutive decreases

Inflation for May 2023 has experienced a marginal increase, rising from 41.2% in April 2023 to 42.2%. The Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, disclosed that the main drivers of this inflation are food and non-alcoholic beverages constituting 52.4%. Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and other fuels constituted 13.1%, and transport contributed 9.2%. Clothing and footwear had 6.4% while furnishings and …

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Stop crediting Bawumia for Paperless port; it was Alan’s idea – Ohene Ntow

A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Ohene Ntow, has stated that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been receiving undeserved credit for the Paperless Port innovation. According to Mr. Ohene Ntow, the credit should actually go to flagbearer hopeful Alan Kyerematen, as he was the innovator behind the Paperless Port. He added that it is …

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Defamation case: Lawyers of Shatta Wale ask for two weeks to file terms of settlement

Lawyers of popular dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale have requested for two weeks for the parties to file terms of settlement. Counsel for Shatta Wale, Frank Atese Kwabena, who was holding brief for Lawyer Cynthia Quarcoe told the court that, “We have been able to make some headway and we will ask for a short date …

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Blakk Rasta expresses frustration as fellow musicians decline collaboration requests

Renowned Ghanaian Reggae musician and broadcaster, Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, has voiced his disappointment over the repeated rejection of his collaboration requests by fellow musicians. Blakk Rasta urged musicians to stop underestimating their peers and called for a change in their mindset. “I believe much of it stems from selfishness. We lack trust in one another. It’s disheartening …

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Kwadwo Boateng describes Chief Justice Gertrude’s appointment as the best decision

The Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Boateng Agyeman, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for choosing Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, to be Chief Justice, describing it as something he considers as the President’s best appointment so far. According to him, despite the arguments by politicians, it can widely be agreed that President Akufo-Addo took careful consideration …

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Parliament ignored my petition against Mahama’s bid hence court action – Kuranchie

The Managing Editor of the Daily Searchlight Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie has stated that prior to his court action over the validity of Former President John Dramani Mahama to contest in the 2024 general elections, he had petitioned Parliament on the same matter. However, he said, his petition was ignored hence his decision to go to court. The reliefs he is seeking include, …

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