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Theresa Kufuor’s casket to be paraded through the streets of Accra

The casket containing the mortal remains of late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor will be paraded through some principal streets of Accra. This...

Check out what happened when Mahama, Bawumia came face-to-face

It was a great sight of reunion when former President John Mahama and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met at the funeral of Theresa...

Woman killed by hit-and-run driver at Lapaz

A woman believed to be in her late 40s has allegedly been killed by a hit-and-run driver at Flat Top near Lapaz in Accra. According...

Biography of Mrs Theresa Aba Kufuor

Theresa Mensah was born on Wednesday 25 October 1934 in Kumasi. She was born to the late Joseph Henry Mensah Snr (aka Paapa), a...

Ken Ofori-Atta, IGP Dampare pay last respect to Theresa Kufuor

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta joined scores of mourners to pay his last respect to the late former First Lady, Mrs Theresa Kufuor. Mr Ofori-Atta who...

Nduom pays last respect to Theresa Kufuor

The founder of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has joined scores of mourners to pay last respect to late former...

Mahama, Akufo-Addo exchange pleasantries at Theresa Kufuor’s funeral

It was a pleasant sight when President Akufo-Addo met former met his predecessor, John Mahama at the funeral of late former First Lady, Theresa...

Afriyie Akoto, Addai Nimoh’s mood at Theresa Kufuor’s funeral

Failed New Patriotic Party (NPP) aspirants Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Francis Addai-Nimoh were present at the funeral of the late Mrs Theresa Kufuor's...

GWCL to embark on nationwide revenue mobilization exercise

The management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced that it will embark on a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise to retrieve arrears...

NAPO eulogises Theresa Kufuor

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has paid a glowing tribute to former First Lady, Mrs. Theresa Aba Kufuor. The Energy Minister who is a paternal...

Check out Alan’s Movement for Change customised cloth for Theresa Kufuor’s funeral

Leader and Founder of the Movement for Change (MFC), Alan Kyerematen led a delegation to the funeral of late former First Lady, Theresa Aba...

“Fare thee well, Aba; Adieu, my dearest love!” – Kufuor’s heartfelt tribute to Theresa

Shortly after what I now perceive as a clearly fore-ordained introduction by our mutual friend Dr Kwame Appiah-Poku, Aba and I met in person...

Peace Council calls for an end to ‘politics of religion’

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on Ghanaians to refrain from inflaming religious passion ahead of the 2024 General Elections. In a statement,...

Youth group reacts to new promise on La General Hospital

The Coalition of La Youth Associations has cast doubt on the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta's announcement that a contractor will begin work on the...

NCCE to promote religious tolerance in 2024 election

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is to roll out a comprehensive public education programme on religious tolerance focusing on the youth as...

KNUST College of Engineering decries dwindling staff strength

Provost of the College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, is calling on the government to...

Chief Justice eulogises IGP Dampare

Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare for his exceptional leadership qualities. According to her,...

State funeral to be held for late Theresa Kufuor today

A state funeral will be held in honour of late former First Lady Theresa Aba Kufuor at the forecourt of the State House today,...

PMMC warns of rising gold scams

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC) has warned of rising incidence of gold scam in the country and cautions the public to beware....

Mourners file past Theresa Kufuor’s body [Photos]

Scores of mourners have started to file past the body of late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor to pay their last respects. They...

2024 ‘Nkunim’ Budget arrived in ‘quiet luxury’

It was one of those days where the turn of events depended on one person. The fountain jetted in the background as if to mirror...

Arrival of Theresa Kufuor’s mortal remains [Photos]

It was a moment of mixed feelings when the body of the late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor was being moved for the...

Two Jubilee House soldiers, Immigration officer remanded for alleged robbery

The Koforidua Circuit Court B has remanded into police custody four military men, an Immigration Officer, and a private security man for armed robbery...

Gov’t to set up a Climate Financing Division

The Finance Ministry has announced the establishment of a Climate Financing Division to leverage and maximise the mobilisation of climate finance resources and its...

GUTA reacts to 2024 budget

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2024 budget statement presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr Ofori-Atta...

Humanity First Ghana and Ahmadiyya Mission bring relief to flood-hit Nyakornakpoe

In a collaborative effort, Humanity First Ghana and Ahmadiyya Mission Ghana, two charitable non-governmental organizations, have generously donated relief items to over one hundred...

2024 budget: Good news for Ghana Medical Association

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced plans by government to engage the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) on waivers for importation of vehicles. Mr Ofori-Atta said...

2024 budget: Good news for kidney patients

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says a team of Ghanaian doctors have been trained to provide kidney transplantation services in Ghana. The move according...

Majority Leader calls for downsizing of public sector workforce

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has called for a national conversation about the necessity to downsize the number of civil and public servants. Speaking in...

Paramount chief of Kete-Krachi sends important message to Energy Minister

Nana Mprah Besemuna III, the Paramount chief of Kete-Krachi Traditional Area and President of Oti Regional House of Chiefs, has appealed to the Minister...

Budget 2024 in pictures

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before Parliament to present the government's 2024 Economic Policy and Budget Statement. The purpose of the presentation was to...

2024 Budget: Finance Minister gives update on La General Hospital project

The government has renegotiated the La General Hospital project to be funded through the national budget, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced. “The...

2024 budget: Gov’t to create 20,000 new jobs

The government has announced a new initiative through which 20,000 local jobs will be created by the Youth Employment Authority (YEA). The Finance...

2024 budget: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park rakes in GH₵1 million monthly

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has expressed joy the investment made in renovating the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is paying off. Mr Ofori-Atta has...

2024 budget: Check out complete projects and those at various stages of completion

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to enhancing accessibility, connectivity, and safety on roads during the presentation of the 2024...

2024 Budget: Check out how much gov’t has invested to keep the lights on

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been diligent in its seven years in office to provide power supply stable and keep lights on. According...

Govt allocates GH¢220m to support victims of Akosombo dam spillage

The government has allocated GH¢220 million to support communities affected by the Akosombo dam spillage in the Volta, Savannah, Oti, Eastern, and Bono-East Regions....

Chieftaincy Ministry drafts national policy on religion

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has put together a draft proposed policy for directions on religion to protect the rights and freedoms...

Akosombo dam spillage: NaSIA takes four major steps to address impact on education

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has hinted of four major steps being taken to help address challenges schools in areas, affected by the...

Akosombo dam spillage: Finance Minister lauds Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member o Parliament North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been commended for his role in alleviating the hardships of the Akosombo dam spillage victims....