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Chief Imam “gleefully joyful” following passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, is delighted with the recent approval of the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, his spokesperson has disclosed. After nearly three years of discussion, Parliament passed the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on February 28, 2024. The bill mandates a prison sentence of up to three years for …

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Zoomlion, Graphic clean Koforidua ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Waste Management Company, Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., in partnership with Graphic Communications Group, has embarked on a clean-up exercise to clean the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua ahead of the Independence Day Celebrations. The clean-up, named the “Cleanest Region Campaign Model Clean-up Exercise,” is part of Zoomlion and Graphic Communications’ collaboration activities …

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We look forward to Independence Day because of you – Dressmakers Association tells Samira

The Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA) and the Association of Beauticians and Hairdressers have hailed the contribution of the Second Lady of Ghana, Samira Bawumia, to the fashion industry, since assuming office in 2017. In a citation jointly presented by the leadership of the Ghana National Tailors and …

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President appoints Dr Dacosta Aboagye as NHIA CEO

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Director of Health Promotion, Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, as the new Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Secretary to the President in a letter explained that the ap­pointment is pursuant to Section 14 (1) of …

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UN urges Ghana not to pass Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday said the passage in the Ghanaian Parliament of the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024” is profoundly disturbing. “The bill broadens the scope of criminal sanctions against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transexual and queer people – simply for …

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2024 Elections: Bawumia ‘boys’ begging for votes

Renowned economist and elder statesman, Kwame Pianim is advocating for Ghanaian electorates to choose the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as president ahead of NDC’s John Dramani Mahama in the December 7 presidential election. He foresees Ghana’s developmental transformation if the Vice President is elevated to be president. …

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Nana Obiri Boahen begs for position as NPP ignored him

A former deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) seems worried about how unfairly the party has treated him over the years. Nana Obiri Boahen who admitted to working tirelessly for the party and ensuring Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo becomes president, said his neglection from the party …

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Ahmed Suale’s Murder: Witnesses couldn’t identify suspects – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has revealed that eyewitnesses in the murder of Ahmed Suale’s case were unable to identify any of the four suspects who were arrested and taken through the investigation processes. According to him, following up on intelligence, Edward Gatson Kofi Goka, …

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Asenso-Boakye hands over to Oppong Nkrumah 

On Tuesday 20th February, 2024, in a formal ceremony held at the Ministry of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye gracefully passed the baton to the newly appointed Minister, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. Expressing gratitude to the dedicated staff and management of the Ministry for their unwavering support during his tenure, …

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Environmental protection bill 2003 passed by parliament

Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection Bill 2023 which seeks to promote climate mitigation actions in Ghana and introduces a Pesticides Management Fund. The legislation will re-enact the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act of 2016, consolidating it with additional provisions for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts …

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