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President Mahama to Introduce Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme for Children of Cocoa Farmers

As part of fulfilling a 2024 campaign promise, former President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new tertiary education scholarship scheme for children of cocoa farmers. The initiative, set to be implemented in the 2026/27 academic year

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Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, Visits Aflao Market Project Site

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, has visited the proposed Aflao Market Project in the Volta Region, a major initiative set to be funded by a US$30 million grant from China. Accompanied by top Ghanaian officials, including Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Dzifa Gomashie

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Finance Minister Urges Newly Sworn-In National Asset Management Committee to Ensure Proper Security of State Assets

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, inaugurated the National Asset Management Working Committee in Accra to address the mismanagement and unaccountability of state properties. He emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive State Assets Register and tasked the committee to identify and properly account for all government-owned assets, including lands and buildings

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Validators of Ghost Names Will Be Held Accountable: Finance Minister Warns

Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has issued a stern warning that individuals validating ghost names on the government payroll will be held accountable. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on July 25, 2025, Dr. Forson disclosed that the Auditor-General has identified over 14,000 ghost names and 53,000 separated names, calling for urgent action

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Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Inaugurates 9-Member Board of Directors for NIB

Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, has inaugurated a new 9-member Board of Directors for the National Investment Bank (NIB) in Accra. The board, led by Mr. Frank Adu Jnr as Managing Director, is expected to steer the bank towards greater independence, professionalism, and stability.

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Liverpool Club Pledges Lifetime Support For Diogo Jota’s Wife and Children

Liverpool FC will pay the remaining two years of Diogo Jota’s contract £14.5 million to his widow and children, establish a trust fund for their future, retire his No. 20 shirt, and ensure lifelong support for his family in a moving tribute.

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Thomas Partey of Arsenal Charged with Rape Allegations

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault by UK authorities. He denies all claims and is due in court on August 5, sparking a serious legal challenge that overshadows his celebrated football career.

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