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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to plagiarize its flagbearer, John Mahama’s, visionary ’24-hour economy’ policy. Mr. Mahama has positioned the 24-hour economy as a cornerstone of his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, advocating for its potential to stimulate economic …

  The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, delivering the government’s fiscal plan for 2024 to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, projected that the total revenue for the year is estimated at GH¢176.4 billion. In outlining the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Ofori-Atta highlighted that the government’s anticipated total expenditure stands …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has said that it will partner with the police to arrest persons who caused damage to state properties on the roads including traffic lights. The Ministry said it has observed with concern the increase in the rate of vehicular crashes, theft, and vandalism of traffic control infrastructure, particularly …

It could best be described as a no-show in court when the case involving a police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, accused of killing his girlfriend, was called at the Kumasi  High Court, today. Although the accused person, state, and defense counsel were present in court, the case had to be …

The family of the missing Lands Commission staff, Rhodaline Amoah, has announced a GHC100,000 bounty for information that will lead them to her whereabouts. The 32-year-old Senior Lands Administration Officer has been missing since 2021. Her husband, Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey, a lecturer at the Petroleum Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University …

The National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, has admitted that the military engaged in excesses when they stormed Garu after some national security operatives were allegedly attacked by residents. Members of Parliament for Garu and Tempane have been demanding a parliamentary probe after their residents were allegedly brutalized by military …

Parts of Accra experienced an earth tremor on Sunday, November 12. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, happened around 7:20 a.m. The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), in a series of tweets, said, “GGSA notes with caution reports of an earth tremor in Awoshie, Kanda, Kasoa Nyanyano, and vicinity. …

  In a devastating turn of events, two individuals have lost their lives, and several others have been injured during a confrontation at the galamsey site in Subriso Nfante, located in the Ahafo Ano North of the Ashanti region.     Eyewitnesses reported that a group of forestry guides, arriving …

Former Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena has passed away at the age of 28 after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a league match in Albania on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 23rd minute of KF Egnatia’s game against Partizani, and despite attempts to revive him, the efforts proved …

A man suspected of having cut down the Okomfo Anokye historic tree has denied his involvement in felling the 300-year-old tree. The tree, planted centuries ago, holds historical significance to the Asante Kingdom and serves medicinal purposes for residents living close to the sacred tree. The man, who is yet …