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Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will deliver his first budget to the parliament. In accordance with Mahama’s vision, the budget would offer a thorough analysis of the economy as well as the government’s proposed policies to restart and support Ghana’s economic reform drive. This …

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Court orders WAEC to release withheld WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) request for a stay of execution on a previous verdict that mandated the release of the withheld results from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was denied by an Accra High Court. In its December 30, 2024, release, WAEC cited alleged examination …

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Nii Lantey Vanderpuye appointed National Coordinator for DRIP

Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, a former Odododiodio member of parliament, has been named the National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) by President John Dramani Mahama. His position places him in charge of improving Ghana’s road system, which is a vital component of the country’s development. Former President …

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Gregory Afoko granted Gh₵500,000 bail

After nearly ten years on remand while awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama, Mr. Gregory Afoko was granted bail in the amount of GH₵500,000 with two sureties by the High Court in …

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“We faced a major economic crisis that brought people onto the streets” – Akufo-Addo

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged that his government’s waning popularity was mostly caused by economic difficulties and many public demonstrations throughout his administration. Akufo-Addo discussed the economic turmoil that characterized his presidency, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant negative influence on Ghana’s financial stability, …

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GFA boss Kurt Okraku commiserates with Pooley’s family

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) president, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, met Francis Nana Yaw “Pooley” Frimpong’s wife and family during his visit to the Kumasi house of the late Asante Kotoko super supporter. The visit happened on February 20, 2025, a Thursday. Mr. Simeon-Okraku offered the bereaved family his condolences and …

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