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Total import rose to $15.24 billion in December 2024 – BoG

  • January 25, 2025
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Ghana’s total import bill reached $15.24 billion by December 2024, marking an increase from $14.008 billion in the same month the previous year, according to data from the Bank of Ghana. This rise in imports, along with a notable growth in exports, contributed to a generally healthier external sector. Despite the increase in imports, the […]

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Ghana to pay GHC180bn next year in debt servicing

  • January 25, 2025
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Ghana is set to allocate a staggering GHC180 billion to debt servicing in 2026, an amount nearly equal to the country’s entire budget, according to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister-designate for Government Communications.   Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on Saturday, Kwakye Ofosu detailed the country’s looming fiscal challenges, […]

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Guardiola: PSG were better

  • January 23, 2025
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Pep Guardiola says he accepts PSG were the better team on the night after seeing his side beaten 4-2.The Blues saw a 2-0 lead overturned by Luis Enrique’s impressive outfit, meaning only a victory over Club Brugge in a week’s time will extend our stay in the Champions League.“Am I angry?] No. They were better. […]

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10 things about Omar Marmoush you didn’t know

  • January 23, 2025
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The exciting Egyptian forward is now a Manchester City player – and here’s 10 things you should know about our new No.7… He could have represented Canada Omar’s excellent grasp of the English language is partly due to his dual citizenship.His parents worked in Canada for six years and attained Canadian citizenship.However, despite a few […]

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City seal signing of Omar Marmoush

  • January 23, 2025
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Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.The 25-year-old Egyptian striker has completed a move to the Etihad Stadium on a four-and-a-half-year deal, meaning he will remain at the Club until the summer of 2029.One of the most coveted young forwards operating in the European game, Marmoush is also […]

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George Opare Addo is a freemason

  • January 23, 2025
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George Opare Addo, widely known as Pablo, has openly acknowledged his membership in the Freemasons during his vetting as the nominee for Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 22, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Organiser made the admission when questioned directly by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. “Are […]

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Parliament approves 6 appointees of Mahama as ministers

  • January 21, 2025
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Parliament has given its approval to six ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, paving the way for their official swearing-in as substantive ministers. The approvals followed rigorous vetting by the Appointments Committee and subsequent debates in the House. The latest set of appointees, including Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways, […]

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Parliament approves Ato Forson, Jinapor and Ayine

  • January 21, 2025
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Parliament has approved President John Mahama’s first batch of ministerial appointments, with Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, John Abdulai Jinapor, and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine set to assume their new roles. Dr. Forson has been confirmed as the Minister for Finance, Jinapor as the Minister for Energy, and Dr. Ayine as the Minister for Justice […]

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Reconsider withdrawal from organisation – WHO urges US

  • January 21, 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the global health body. This comes after an executive order was issued under the directive of President Donald Trump, signaling the United States’ intent to sever ties with the organization. In the order, Trump cited the WHO’s […]

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Profile of Ghana’s Foreign Minister-designate, Ablakwa, who vows to serve with patriotism

  • January 21, 2025
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, nominated as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs in President Mahama’s third batch of ministerial appointments, has pledged to serve with integrity and patriotism. Expressing gratitude on the X platform, the North Tongu MP promised to champion Ghana’s interests with diligence and innovation while thanking his family, constituency, and supporters for their unwavering […]