Month: July 2022

26 Jul

Gov’t Revises Macroeconomic Targets; GDP Growth Rate Target Reduced To 3.7%

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The government has revised this year’s projected economic growth rate target of 5.8% to 3.7%. According to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, the reason behind the revision includes the heightened global pressures such as the Russia-Ukraine war which has caused the revenue measures to underperform. He disclosed this during the presentation of the mid-year budget to Parliament for approval on Monday. “The macroeconomic environment has significantly changed, prompting the revision of the macroeconomic framework. Furthermore, based on the developments for the first six months of 2022 and the outlook for the rest of the year, we have accordingly revised the…
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26 Jul

“Never Love A Guy From Tema, You Will Regret It” – Efia Odo Cautions Ladies

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When television presenter, Efia Odo awoke, she made the decision to caution women who are considering dating guys from a particular region of Ghana. The well-known personality offered this piece of counsel using her legitimate social media platform. Efia Odo warned women not to date or become involved with men from Tema. She believes that choosing males who were born or raised in Tema is a mistake. Efia Odo who is allegedly not in good terms with Tema-based rapper, Kwesi Arthur after the latter reportedly ditched her for another lady said that women who ignore her advice and choose these types…
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26 Jul

Your Brand Will Determine Features You Get As A Musician —Amerado

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Rapper Amerado has been around for about three years and already he has carved a niche for himself as a force to reckon with hence earning him features with some of the top artistes we have around. Amerado, who released a single, Back To Sender, recently has worked with A-list acts such as Okyeame Kwame, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Reggie Rockstone. He tells Graphic Showbiz in a conversation that these top artistes worked with him just because they believed in his brand. And it is for this reason that he is calling on up and coming artistes to up their game if they want…
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25 Jul

National Security Could Have Arrested John Mahama For Using Asomdwe Park- Maurice Ampaw

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Former President John Mahama could have landed himself into hot waters if the National Security had decided to move in and arrest him for using the Asomdwe Park, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has declared. The seasoned lawyer explained on Wontumi TV that he was surprised former President John Mahama led some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to boycott the 10-year anniversary of President Atta Mills’ passing. Despite being named on the programe outline that was distributed at the event, former President Mahama deliberately absented himself from the state event and rather decided to join his political party to organize…
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25 Jul

NABCO Programme To End 1 September- Ofori-Atta

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The Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) programme is expected to be completed on 1 September 2022, the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has said. Presenting the 2022 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Monday (25 July), Ofori-Atta said the government’s policy is to support dynamic young entrepreneurs access training and funds to build their businesses. He said, “Mr Speaker, our iconic National Builders Corps (NABCO) programme, which was initially to run for three years and extended for an additional year, will be completed by 1 September, 2022. The Programme- which engaged a 100,000 young graduates, has prepared thousands of them for the world…
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25 Jul

My Baby And I Have Been Jilted By My Baby Daddy – Priscilla Osei Tutu

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30 year old Prince has refused to be responsible for the welfare of his child and baby mama. Priscilla Osei Tutu accompanied by her parents, appeared on Wontumi Nka Wasem on Monday 25th July, 2022, with a case of the father of her child being purposely irresponsible. Speaking on the social show, the father of 20 year old Priscilla Osei Tutu , narrated the sequence of event. He stated that his daughter in the course of undergoing training as an apprentice hairstylist came to a halt after his daughter met Prince and was impregnated.  He emphasized on the fact that…
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25 Jul

Breaking The 8 Is A Communal Labour –Solomon Assante Says As John Boadu Appeals To His Followers To Support JFK

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Solomon Assante has said breaking the eight is a communal labour which demands everyone’s involvement. He said this after John Boadu sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected executives and called on all party members to support the Ntim-Koduah led administration. Speaking with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show Mr. Assante said, “Is better late than not- I commend John Boadu for the great move. Breaking the 8 is a communal labour which demands all hands on deck. I applaud John Boadu for encouraging his followers and all party…
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25 Jul

Ungrateful Mahama Neglected His Boss’ Tomb- Ishmael Adams (VIDEO)

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishmeal Adams, has said John Dramani Mahama is an ungrateful person for neglecting his late ex-President Atta Mills’ tomb. His comment comes at the back of the commissioning of the Asomdwe park to commemorate 10 years after President Mills passed on. Adding his voice to the above on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, Mr. Adams said, ‘’when Atta Mills died, it rained all day. When President Akufo-Addo heard about the demise of the late president, he quit his campaign to come and mourn with the family. I don't blame…
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25 Jul

Ghanaians Will Regret Just In A Year If NDC Is Voted Into Power- Hon. Patrick Boamah Warns (VIDEO)

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The Member of Parliament(MP) for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Yaw Boamah, has warned Ghanaians not to consider the opposition NDC as an option because they will regret just within a year if they do so. Speaking on the current inflation rate which is at 30% now, he stated that it's not peculiar to Ghana only, but as food prices begin to reduce, the inflation will also reduce but not as the Government's target due to the global economic crisis. According to him, although Ghana is faced with a global economic crisis, the NPP remains the best choice. "This is not…
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