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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly dismissed calls for an immediate ceasefire with Russia, arguing that it would only serve Moscow’s interests. He believes that halting military operations at this stage would allow Russian forces to regroup, fortify their positions, and prolong the war on their terms. Ukraine has
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The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has announced that a GH₵100 deduction will be made from the February allowances of all national service personnel across Ghana. This deduction is meant to cover the cost of the official National Service Cloth, which has already been distributed to personnel nationwide. The
Politics
The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has strongly opposed President John Dramani Mahama's claim that he successfully resolved the country's erratic power supply, commonly known as "dumsor," during his tenure. They argue that his record on the issue was poor, insisting that the
Business
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a directive to financial institutions, urging them to stop photocopying customers' Ghana Cards for banking transactions. Instead, banks are required to verify customers’ identities using biometric authentication linked to the National Identification Authority (NIA) database. This move is aimed at enhancing security
Politics
Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, a former Presidential Advisor on Health, has pointed to the mass dismissal of health workers as a key reason why some completed hospitals under Ghana's Agenda 111 project remain non-operational. According to him, the termination of 15,200 newly recruited nurses and health professionals during
Politics
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has officially announced the suspension of Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) programme due to policy and operational difficulties. This initiative, launched in December 2022, was designed to utilize the country’s gold reserves to purchase petroleum products, reducing dependence on foreign
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a complete halt to humanitarian aid entering Gaza, effective this morning. This decision comes in response to Hamas’s continued refusal to release hostages, with Netanyahu signaling that further measures will follow. The move is aimed at increasing pressure on Hamas while reinforcing
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Ghana has lost one of its most distinguished business figures, Alhaji Asoma Banda, who passed away at the age of 92. His death was confirmed on March 1, 2025, by Nigerian publisher Dele Momodu, who paid tribute to the late magnate on social media. Born in June 1933 in Kintampo,
Sports News
Football’s rule-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has introduced a major rule change aimed at curbing time-wasting by goalkeepers. Starting from the 2025-26 season, goalkeepers will be allowed to hold onto the ball for a maximum of eight seconds—slightly longer than the previous six-second rule. However,
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Lionel Messi recently opened up about his difficult two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after leaving Barcelona, the club where he spent most of his career. In a candid revelation, the Argentine superstar admitted that his time in Paris was far from enjoyable. Despite being one of the greatest footballers
Agricultural
The Komenda Sugar Factory in Ghana’s Central Region is on track to resume operations after years of inactivity. Originally established in 1964, the factory was shut down in the early 1990s due to financial and operational challenges. Although an attempt was made to restart it in 2016, the lack
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In a tense and dramatic encounter at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of recklessly pushing the world toward a potential third world war. The heated discussion took place during a high-stakes meeting where Zelenskyy pressed for further