The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly to the set minimum prices. The directive, effective from February 16 to 28, 2025, mandates that no company should sell fuel...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Allow state agencies to probe ‘ghost names scandal’ – NSA boss
The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has urged The Fourth Estate to allow state agencies to complete their investigations into the ghost names scandal before drawing conclusions. His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for an inquiry into 81,885 suspected ghost names on the NSA payroll. Presidential Spokesperson and...
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NPP govt never defaulted on coupon payments since restructuring of Domestic Debts – Amin Adam
Since the restructuring of the Domestic Debts, the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government did not default on coupons, former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said. Buffers were also built in the Debt Reserves Accounts to support upcoming debt service obligations such as the 4th coupon payments, he said. Dr Amin Adam explained...
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Ablakwa vs Kusi Boateng: Court Sets March 4 for Ruling on Witness Testimony”
The High Court is set to rule on March 4, 2025, whether Victor Kusi Boateng, also known as Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, must testify in his ongoing defamation case against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Kusi Boateng, who filed the defamation suit against the Member of Parliament, concluded his case after presenting two witnesses: his brother, Samuel Kusi...
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Gyakye Quayson Trial: High Court to Decide Fate of Assin North MP on March 3
The Accra High Court has scheduled March 3 to decide whether the prosecution has presented a strong enough case against James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, to require him to open his defense. Quayson is facing charges including deceit of a public officer, forgery of passports and travel certificates, making...
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2025 Independence Day Celebration to be held solely at Jubilee house
President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has decided to scale back this year’s Independence Day celebrations, hosting the event exclusively at Jubilee House as part of an effort to cut costs. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, announced the change, explaining that the previously planned regional rotational celebrations have been suspended. The...
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Oil marketers reject Gold-for-Oil impact on fuel price decline
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has pushed back against claims that the previous government’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) policy was a key driver in reducing fuel prices. It argues that global market dynamics—not the initiative—led to the price drops. Ghana introduced the G4O policy in December 2022, with the first consignment arriving in January 2023....
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Ashanti Regional Police Commander removed over Council of State election chao
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, sources from the Police Headquarters have confirmed to Citi News. His reassignment follows the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified thugs stormed...
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OSP declares Ken Ofori-Atta wanted in multiple corruption cases
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two undisclosed matters. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta is now a...
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Gov’t to Meet Transport Unions Over Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices
The government is set to meet with the transport unions today, February 11,regarding proposed fare hikes in response to the ongoing rise in fuel prices. This discussion comes amid growing concerns from commuters and transportoperators about the financial strain caused by fluctuating fuel costs and their effect on transportation services across the country. The move...