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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah raises concerns over new energy sector levy

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Hon. Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah, has strongly criticized the newly introduced Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, calling it one of the highest single-instance taxes ever implemented in Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing, the former Information Minister revealed  the unprecedented nature of …

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Thomas Frank set to take over at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with a verbal agreement now in place between the two parties. Multiple sources confirmed today that Frank, who has won widespread admiration for his tactical acumen and overachievement with Brentford, is “eager …

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Possible Corruption in Ghana’s Gold for Oil Programme: How Ghana lost over GH¢2bn

  The introduction of the Gold for Oil (G4O) initiative by the previous government was meant to help strengthen the local currency (Cedi) against the US dollar and reduce the high rate of fuel prices. However, the programme became ineffective and could not meet its initial purpose. Recently, the Bank …

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Mixed reactions as NDC Women Organizer threatens to chop off Vivial Jill’s hands over School feeding contract

  More reactions on social media following NDC Constituency Women Organiser for Ahafo Ano South East identified herself as Meeri threàtened to chòp off renowned Ghanaian actress Vivian Jill Lawrence’s hands over school feeding contract. In a leaked WhatsApp audio, the frustrated women organiser said if the actress comes to …

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We are only surviving through sports betting – Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association cry over unpaid allowances

  The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has expressed their displeasure over delay in their allowances. According to them, life has become unbearable after the government refused to pay them their allowances. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 the national president of Rotational Nurses …

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Lands Minister orders immediate revocation of Akonta Mining lease over galamsey operations

  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the Minerals Commission to revoke the lease of Akonta Mining Company with immediate effect, citing their involvement in illegal mining (galamsey) and multiple regulatory breaches. The Minister made the announcement …

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Former PURC Board Member raises concerns over electricity distribution model

Former Board Member of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Nii Darko Asante, has disclosed that the Ghana’s electricity distribution framework inherently fosters monopolistic tendencies. Speaking on Joynews which was closely monitored by Elvisanokyenews.net, Dr. Asante explained that electricity distribution is naturally monopolistic, and introducing multiple smaller monopolies, as …

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