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Play-fight claim dad jailed for murdering daughter

  A father has been jailed for at least 15 years for murdering his daughter after the jury rejected his claim he had killed her in a play fight.   Scarlett Vickers, 14, bled to death at her home in Darlington after being stabbed deep in the chest with a …

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Govt unveils committee for 24-hour Passport office rollout

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of the government’s planned 24-hour passport application office. Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of another committee focused on migration and the welfare of Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with …

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ORAL: Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is no longer a haven for those who defraud the state of Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with …

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Mahama bans non-essential travel for govt appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, President Mahama stressed the need for fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this …

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Stepdad jailed for murdering 22-month-old boy

A man who murdered his partner’s 22-month-old son has been jailed for at least 25 years. Christopher Stockton, 38, claimed Charlie Roberts choked on a biscuit at their Darlington home in January 2024, but doctors quickly deduced the toddler had been fatally shaken. Stockton was jailed for life with a …

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Council of Zongo Chiefs commend gov’t on Hajj fare reduction

The Council of Zongo Chiefs in Sunyani has commended the government for reducing the Hajj fare. The government yesterday announced a reduction in the fare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000 for Ghanaian Muslims travelling to Mecca as fulfilment of the campaign promise made before the 2024 …

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Brogya Gyenfi Appoints As Deputy Defence Minister-designate

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ernest Brogya Genfi as the Deputy Minister-designate for Defense, recognizing his important role in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s victory in the 2024 general elections. Brogya Genfi, an experienced politician and former Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the NDC, played a pivotal role in …

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Abass Nurudeen ESQ.Appointed CEO of Social Investment Fund

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has appointed the Ashanti regional Ndc Communication Director and Legal practitioner, Abass Nurudeen as the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund (SIF). He has dedicated his entire life, time, and resources to serving the party holistically in order to bring his party, the …

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Providing alternative livelihood key to ending galamsey – Opare Addo

George Opare Addo, the Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, has emphasized the critical need to provide alternative livelihoods to residents in mining areas as a sustainable solution to the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” During his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Opare Addo, widely known as …

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Declare your assets – Mahama tells his ministers

  President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all his appointees to declare their assets. He said that the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, would ensure that all the appointees comply with the directive to declare their assets. Speaking after swearing into office his ministers at the seat of government in …

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We’ll work to make you Ghana’s best president – Ato Forson assures Mahama

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the newly sworn-in Minister of Finance, has pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring President John Dramani Mahama becomes the most successful leader in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking after his swearing-in on Wednesday, January 22, Dr. Forson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve …

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Mahama appoints Dr Randy Abbey as acting COCOBOD CEO

Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama. Ghanaian-themed art The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, by Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of …

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Parliament approves Ato Forson, John Jinapor and Dr Ayine

Similarly, Dr Dominic Ayine and John Jinapor have been approved as Ministers for Justice and Attorney General and Energy, respectively. The House approved the nominees on Tuesday, January 21, after a debate. The three were the first to have been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama. Meanwhile, President Mahama has …

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Obuasi Shooting:7 out of 9 miners shot dead in Obuasi buried

Seven out of the nine miners who were shot dead for illegally invading the concession of mining firm AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) have been buried. The bodies were released to the family on Tuesday, January 21 after an autopsy was conducted. The seven, all Muslims, were buried according to Islamic rites …

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