Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo dies after fire accident
He has played roles in movies such as ‘ Harvest at 17’, ‘A Stab in the Dark’, ‘Escape of Love’, ‘Like Cotten Twines’ and ‘The Good Old Days: The Love of AA.
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National Security seizes 12 containers of US dollars, suspected gold bars
The warehouse search uncovered even more alarming discoveries, including boxes of metals suspected to be gold bars, counterfeit Ghana cedi notes in ₵50 and ₵100 denominations, as well as fake Ghana Army uniforms and boots.
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Thermal plants in Tema to shut down as WAPCo begins maintenance works
To minimize disruptions to power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in collaboration with stakeholders in the energy sector, has secured alternative liquid fuel for some generating plants in Tema that can operate on dual fuel sources. This measure aims to ensure continued power generation throughout the maintenance period.
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Massive demonstration hits Elmina; residents demand the return of GN Bank
The streets of Elmina in the Central Region were charged with emotion on Monday, 2nd December 2024 as hundreds of demonstrators, led by Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, took to the streets in a massive protest as part of the ongoing “Bring Back GN Bank” campaign.
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Power shifts in Parliament; NDC becomes majority caucus after Speaker declares 4 MPs seats vacant
The legislators affected by the ruling are the NDC’s Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah of Amenfi Central constituency, Andrew Amoakoh Asiamah of Fomena, Kojo Asante, NPP MP for Suhum in the Eastern Region, and NPP’s Cynthia Morrison of Agona West constituency.
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3 dead after rock blasting at highway construction near Buduburam
Eyewitnesses report that the explosion occurred during routine activities related to ongoing highway construction.
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ADB Board Chairman Kwahumanhene resigns following extortion allegations
The businessman detailed in his petition how the Board Chairman demanded GH₵50,000.00 up front and further loan from him for the approval of the 12 million Ghana cedis and appealed to the Presidency to help him recover a total amount of GH₵2,408,000.00 from the Board Chairman.
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UTAG declares indefinite strike, demands nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves
“This decisive outcome reflects the unwavering commitment of UTAG members to protect our environment and livelihoods from the destructive impact of mining activities in ecologically sensitive areas such as forest reserves, farms, and water bodies,” the NEC said.
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UG-UTAG votes in support of Organised Labour’s nationwide strike
The strike, announced on October 1, is a response to the government’s failure to meet Organised Labour’s demands for a total ban on mining and a state of emergency to combat galamsey.
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Anti-galamsey protest: Work together to address illegal mining – UN urges Ghana
“Illegal and unregulated mining has devastating economic, social, and environmental consequences,” the statement read. “It exacerbates poverty, damages livelihoods, pollutes the environment, negatively impacts health and water, disrupts peace, and fuels illicit financial flows.”
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