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Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals
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Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals. He granted an executive approval on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Ghana will join Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin as the only African countries offering visa-free entry to all African passport holders. This is in fulfilment of his promise to introduce visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations to Ghana during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January 2024. This is to improve the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, a move that would drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by ensuring economic integration. The policy is set to take effect before the end of Akufo-Addo’s term on January 6, 2025. Pr...
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Ghana is destined for greatness – President Akufo-Addo
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Ghana is destined for greatness – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Ghanaians, urging them to stay united. In his Christmas message, he emphasized that "Ghana is a nation destined for greatness" and called on the people to work together, guided by hope and love, to achieve remarkable things. The President wished the nation peace, joy, and blessings during the festive season, saying, "May this Christmas fill our hearts with joy, our homes with laughter, and our lives with blessings."  He also encouraged citizens to continue striving for peace and unity, stressing the importance of supporting one another. President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to being agents of peace and progress, particularly during the holiday season.  ...
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Over-speeding accounts for 60% of road crashes in Central Region  
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Over-speeding accounts for 60% of road crashes in Central Region  

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has identified excessive speeding as the primary cause of road accidents in the Central Region.  While behavioural risk factors, such as improper overtaking, tyre blowouts, brake malfunctions, overloading, poor road conditions and general non-compliance with traffic regulations were contributing elements, speeding was responsible for approximately 60 percent of road collisions in the region.  Mrs Linda Affotey Annang, the Regional Director, stated that numerous fatalities and incidents involving pedestrians and passengers in the region were directly linked to speeding.  She disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency during an intensified road traffic regulations enforcement operation prior to the holiday season on some major roads&...
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President Akufo-Addo orders security agencies to clamp down post-election disturbances
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President Akufo-Addo orders security agencies to clamp down post-election disturbances

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the security agencies to work assiduously to clamp down on the disturbances following Ghana's recent December 7 General Election. The rule of law should prevail, he cautioned. "Those who might contemplate using violence to achieve their aims should know this. Our nation's peace is sacred, and it will not be sacrificed on the altar of ambition," the President noted in his Christmas message to the nation. He stated that the unnecessary acts of violence "has tarnished the otherwise exemplary democratic exercise", saying the Government would not countenance any action likely to disrupt the nation's peace and stability. The outgoing President stated that generally the country had achieved another monumental milestone in its developm...
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Ho Teaching Hospital makes significant strides in improving services across board – CEO 
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Ho Teaching Hospital makes significant strides in improving services across board – CEO 

Dr John Tampouri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ho Teaching Hospital, has reported notable service improvement at the apex health facility. He said the teaching hospital had enhanced its appeal as the final referral point in the region and beyond while delivering on the mandate of training students from Ghana’s premier health university and other institutions. The CEO was addressing stakeholders at the annual festival of nine Lessons and Carols. He credited staff for the growing impact. “The past year has not been without its challenges, but together, we have risen above them. Our collective resilience and teamwork have turned obstacles into opportunities, and for that, I commend you.  “Reflecting on the year, we can look back on numerous achievements that have b...
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Washing bay attendant remanded over military uniforms, false pretense 
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Washing bay attendant remanded over military uniforms, false pretense 

By A washing bay attendant who posted a video of himself on TikTok wearing military camouflage trousers and vest portraying to be a military officer has been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court.  Alex Cobbina, 20, charged with falsely pretending to be a public officer and possession of a military uniform, naval Inner vest, military camouflage nose mask and along boot without permit, pleaded guilty.  Cobbina told the court to forgive him because he did not know his action breached the laws of Ghana.  According to Cobbina, he was the bread winner of the family, adding incarcerating him would bring untold hardship to his family.  The court presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah convicted Cobbina on his own plea but deferred his sentence to January 9, 2025  ...
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Court issues warrant against man accused of collecting GHC192,500 in enlistment case 
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Court issues warrant against man accused of collecting GHC192,500 in enlistment case 

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Alex Nanaba Amoako, unemployed, for allegedly defrauding 341 persons.  Amoako is alleged to have collected a total of GHC 192,500 from the victims under the pretext of enlisting them into Ghana’s security agencies but failed.  Amoako is alleged to have collected GHC40,000 from Kennedy Kusi, the first complainant to enlist 75 people into Ghana’s security services, and GHC152,500 from Samuel Adjetey Mensah, the second complainant to enlist 266 persons.  He has been charged with two counts of defrauding by false pretenses.  When the matter was called, the accused, Amoako, 37, was absent but the complainant was present.  The prosecution led by Chief Inspector Daniel Danku therefore prayed for...
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Challenged Children Foundation calls for education, health policies for special children  
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Challenged Children Foundation calls for education, health policies for special children  

The Challenged Children Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation in the Central Region catering for differently abled children, has called for policy interventions to adequately give children with special needs access to quality and affordable health care and education.   Mrs Reachel Adjottor Adom, the Founder of the Foundation, observed that there were not enough policies targeted at giving such children comfortable lives and to alleviate the burden on their parents who were mostly single mothers.   She made the appeal when the Foundation held a Christmas party for the special children under her care and their mothers at Abura New Site in Cape Coast.   Maame Efua kids Foundation, an Accra-based NGO, joined the Challenged Children Foundation with a donation of...
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CSD Reform holds inception meeting on PAVE project  
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CSD Reform holds inception meeting on PAVE project  

CSD Reform, an NGO, has held an inception meeting with stakeholders, the leadership of minority ethnic groups and the excluded in the northern part of the country.   It formed part of the implementation of the Promoting Actions to Address Vulnerabilities in Elections (PAVE) in Northern Ghana project.   The meeting was to increase participants’ understanding of the project framework, mobilise communities around the activities and recognise the contribution of minority ethnic groups to nation building by working to eliminate all forms of discriminatory practices against them.   Madam Killian Braimah, Project Officer at CSD Reform, speaking during the meeting in Tamale, said whilst the 2024 general election was generally peaceful, the skirmishes recorded in some c...
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UEW invests in infrastructure to strengthen academic, research capabilities 
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UEW invests in infrastructure to strengthen academic, research capabilities 

The University of Education, Winneba has invested hugely in developmental projects to strengthen the University’s academic and research capabilities and enhance teaching and learning.  These are the construction of new study centres at Cape Coast, Kumasi, Koforidua-kukurantumi, University Hospital and faculty Block at Àjumako Campus and Ghana Universal Senior Secondary School (GUSSS), Hostels at sites one and three, Winneba, among others.  Prof Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice Chancellor, made this known at the climax of the 29th Congregation on Saturday where students graduated from the School of Graduate Studies, and School of Creative Arts and Distance Education centres at Sekondi, Sogakope, Sunyani, Twene Amanfo Senior High School, Tamale (Batco), Tamale (Nobisco) and Tarkw...
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