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Free Uniforms promote better education

    A Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwame Karikari has urged the NPP government to examine the report on ‘Free School Uniform Policy’ produced by SEND Ghana , free of political biases, to be able to improve the implementation of the programme for national benefit. He was speaking at the launch of a report by SEND -Ghana ...

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The Return of Public Agenda

Today, June 5, 2017 is a landmark in the history of Public Agenda as the paper makes a comeback to newsstands. Since it was founded in 1995, Public Agenda has contributed immeasurably to the development journalism and human rights advocacy and in building a democratic society. It remains a forced to be reckoned with. In the past few years, its ...

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Barclays PLC reduces its African stake to 23.4%

Barclays PLC has reduced its shareholding in Barclays Africa to 23.4%. On Thursday, Barclays Africa announced that following the completion of South Africa’s largest bookbuild in South African Rands, Barclays PLC has sold 33.7% of Barclays Africa. The issued share capital was at a price of R132 per share. A statement from the bank and copied to Citi Business News ...

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Judgment debt looms as purchase of new presidential fleet hangs

There are fears Ghana may soon be slapped with a judgment debt if it fails to go ahead and honor a contract for the purchase of a fleet of cars for the Presidency. Documents sighted by Citi News, reveal that the contract, which will cost the Ghanaian tax payer nine million one hundred and eighty five thousand dollars, was awarded ...

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Court grants Aisha Huang bail

The Chinese woman believed to be deeply engaged in illegal mining in Ghana, Aisha Huang, has been granted bail by an Accra High Court. According to the court, the prosecution did not demonstrate how the accused will interfere with investigations if granted bail. The judge, Justice Charles Ekow Baiden, also said the facts the state presented before the court did ...

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7 more suspects grabbed over Capt. Mahama’s murder

The Police in the Central Region has arrested seven (7) more persons believed to be involved in the gruesome attack and murder of Captain Maxwell Mahama at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. This brings to total 14, the number of suspects who have been arrested, and are being investigated over the murder. Seven of those arrested have already made their ...

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Obinim is a good actor – Movie Producer

The founder and General Overseer of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has ventured into acting. The pastor, affectionately called ‘Angel’ by his congregation, has starred in a movie titled ‘Obofour Wo Krom’ which literally translates as ‘angel is in town.’ A poster to the movie is circulating on social media with Bishop Daniel Obinim laying hands on ...

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If I were DJ Switch’s mother… [Article]

Dear Lillian, I write to you as someone who has children’s well-being at heart. Your daughter Erica Tandoh aka DJ Switch is talented. I admire her confidence and smartness. In fact, I would be disappointed if she did not win the ‘Talented Kidz’ contest. However, it is worthy of note that all that you do to win such a contest ...

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No gov’t interference in new national airline – Aviation Minister

Aviation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has disclosed that there will be no government interference in the operations of Ghana’s new national airline. According to her, the decision is to promote efficiency and avert another collapse of the proposed new national carrier. The Minister made the remarks when she joined a panel to discuss ways on fixing Africa’s Air Transport challenges ...

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Nana Addo names 19 Cabinet ministers

Nana Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has finally named nineteen persons to form his cabinet. The Cabinet list was submitted to the Floor of Parliament and announced by the Speaker of the House, Professor Michael Ocquaye. The Cabinet is constituted in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 constitution. The Constitution enjoins the President to have a Cabinet of not less than 10 and not ...

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