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Public sector workers in Bolgatanga react to salary increment
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Public sector workers in Bolgatanga react to salary increment

Some public sector workers in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region have expressed mixed feelings about the 10 per cent salary increment by the government. Government increased the Base Pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) by 10 per cent across board from January 2025 to December 2025 following successful negotiations between Labour Union and President John Dramani Mahama. The increment, which would take effect on March 1, 2025, was determined by economic conditions and cost of living. Following the announcement, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in random interviews with some public sector workers, especially in the education and health sectors, expressed mixed feelings about the increment. Madam Sophia Agambila, an Ophthalmic Nurse, said “I expected an inc...
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A clean stove will save your family
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A clean stove will save your family

The warm aroma of simmering garden eggs stew fills the air as Akos, a mother of four, bends over her traditional cookstove, stirring the evening meal. The thick smoke rising from the burning charcoal swirls around her, stinging her eyes and making her cough. For years, this has been her reality—one that she, like many Ghanaian women, has come to accept. However, experts are warning that this daily exposure to smoke is putting her life and the lives of her family members at risk. Health professionals and researchers are also raising alarms over the impact of household air pollution caused by traditional cookstoves. Dr Louisa Ademki Matey, the Metropolitan Director of Health Services for Accra Metro, is, therefore, advocating for a transition to clean cookstoves, urging husbands to take a...
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Samospharma Limited refutes BBC Africa Eye allegations 
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Samospharma Limited refutes BBC Africa Eye allegations 

Samospharma Limited has denied allegations in a BBC Africa Eye report linking the company to unlicensed opioid imports, describing the claims as false and defamatory.  In a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency, on Sunday, the pharmaceutical company said it suspected fraudulent use of its corporate identity and criminal impersonation.  The BBC report, published on February 21, alleged that Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian company, was manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa, contributing to a public health crisis in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire. The report claimed that Aveo's products contained a combination of tapentadol, a powerful opioid, and carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant banned in Europe due...
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga

The Management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Bolgatanga Municipality, has awarded 15 health professionals, nine facilities and three sub-municipal zones for their contributions to healthcare delivery. The staff, including nurses and midwives of various categories, laboratory technicians, and disease control officers, were drawn from various public healthcare facilities across the Municipality. The awardees were Madam Martha Tsi-bo Yeboah, Mr Dawda Sadique, Mr Albert Mumuni, Madam Mauricia Ababu, Madam Modesta Akanbo, Madam Olivia Atota, Madam Faustina Kwaw and Madam Alberta Doyo Ackwerh. The rest were Mr Majeed Bentie, Mr Samuel Yensoba, Hajia Hajara Sulemana Bobtoya, Madam Everlove Djarduh, Madam Jucunda Bavirewo, Madam Felicia Azusiyine and Madam Aisha Adam. They e...
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National Celebrations Planning Committee rolls out activities for Ghana’s 68th Independence Day
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National Celebrations Planning Committee rolls out activities for Ghana’s 68th Independence Day

To commemorate Ghana's 68th Independence Anniversary, the National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalised activities for the period. The NCPC in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the planned activities included the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, February 28. Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition on Sunday March 02, 2025. Finals of a nationwide debate competition on Tuesday March 04. It said the President’s School Children Awards Programme would be held on Wednesday March 05, 2025. The statement said a ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency was slated for Thursday, March 06, 2025. Touching on 28th February events, the statement said beginning this week, the Communications Sub-commit...
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Ghana’s asset declaration laws ‘deliberately weakened’ to shield public officials – Domelevo
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Ghana’s asset declaration laws ‘deliberately weakened’ to shield public officials – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised Ghana’s asset declaration laws, arguing that they have been deliberately weakened to allow public officials to evade accountability. Speaking on Joy News on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, he accused lawmakers and the executive of failing to strengthen the legal framework for asset declarations, making it easy for officials to conceal ill-gotten wealth. Domelevo pointed out inconsistencies between Ghana’s Constitution and Act 550, which governs asset declarations. He said while the Constitution requires public officials to declare their assets before assuming office, the law grants them up to six months after taking office—a contradiction he believes creates loopholes for corruption. “Since 2020, nothing has been don...
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NUGS to demonstrate on February 25 over withheld WASSCE results
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NUGS to demonstrate on February 25 over withheld WASSCE results

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has announced plans to stage a demonstration on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in protest against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the withholding and cancellation of results for some students who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). NUGS has officially notified the Greater Accra Regional Police Command of the planned protest, emphasizing their demand for fairness and transparency in WAEC’s assessment and result management processes. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 18, NUGS described WAEC’s actions as unjust and an abuse of discretionary power. “This demonstration is a protest against what we see as an injustice and an abuse of discretionary power by WAEC. NUGS demands urg...
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EOCO declares Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for alleged fraud
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EOCO declares Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for alleged fraud

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Albert Nii Kpakpo Addotey wanted for allegedly defrauding by false pretences.  EOCO issued an official notice on February 14, 2025, urging the public to assist in locating him. According to EOCO, Addotey is being sought for investigation, and anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to report to the agency’s Head Office, located adjacent to the Old Parliament House on Barnes Road, Accra. Information can also be provided at any EOCO Regional Office or the nearest police station. “The above-named person is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for the alleged offence of Defrauding by False Pretences,” the statement read. EOCO further appealed to the public to contact them via the n...
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President Mahama appoints Amoah as GNPC CEO following reassignment of Bawa
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President Mahama appoints Amoah as GNPC CEO following reassignment of Bawa

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Kwame Ntow Amoah the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). A statement issued by GNPC, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Mr Amoah takes over from Mr Edward Abambire Bawa, who has been reassigned to GOIL as Managing Director and Group CEO. Throughout his career, Mr Amoah had held key leadership roles, including Deputy Chief Executive at GNPC and Advisor to the Minister of Energy/Director of Petroleum at the Ministry of Energy. He has also served as Chairman and Member of various national, international, and industry boards and committees. Mr Amoah has played a pivotal role in international arbitration cases involving Ghana. His contributions include serving as Technical Adviso...
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Cholera Outbreak: Cape Coast, Winneba to commemorate Independence with self-protest against poor sanitation   
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Cholera Outbreak: Cape Coast, Winneba to commemorate Independence with self-protest against poor sanitation   

Mr Ekow Panyin Eduamoah, Central Regional Minister, has announced that Cape Coast and Winneba will commemorate this year’s Independence Day with a march against poor sanitation.    He said in addition to massive clean-up exercises in the two cities, the people would embark on a protest against bad behavioural practices in an effort to promote healthy sanitation practices.    The move is a practical measure to fight the cholera outbreak in the two coastal cities.    It is also in response to government’s moderate celebration of this year’s Independence Day.    The Minister made the announcement when he visited some communities in Cape Coast to assess the sanitation situation in the wake of the outbreak.    The Minist...
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