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10 Jan

My Stepmother Whipped Me For Doing Music — Abiana

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Award-winning Soul Life musician Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson better known as Abiana has recounted how her stepmother despised her decision to pursue a career in music. Recounting her experience in an exclusive interview with OAP AJ Sarpong on Citi FM, the musician narrated how her dream of becoming a professional musician occasionally made her receive severe beatings from her stepmother. “I quite remember when I was young and trying to pursue my career in music, my stepmother was against my dream… When I hear the piano then I would start jumping… Anytime I wanted to go for rehearsal she would…

10 Jan

This Is The Right Time For Him To Resign- Alan Kyerematen’s Aide To Critiques

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An aide to the former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kojo Kyeremanten, Benjamin Akowuah has said that this is the right time for the former to resign. This comes on the back of some comment made after the former minister tendered in his resignation, as some Ghanaians had described that as disappointing, in the sense that Ghana is still reeling under the effect of the global crisis which had affected our economy and as such, this wasn't the right time for him to resign. But responding to critiques on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, Akowoah noted…

10 Jan

Elsie Appau Appointed New President Of Women Economic Forum Ghana

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The Regional Managing Director (MD) for Acreaty in Africa, Ms Elsie Appau has been appointed the new President of the Women Economic Forum (WEF), Ghana with the mandate to steer administrative affairs of the forum in the country. The appointment of Ms Elsie Appau who is a lawyer, entrepreneur and water governance specialist is good news and a great movement for the WEF, Ghana. This is because Ms Elsie Appau who has over 13 years of work experience as a policy analyst, project management expert and social development specialist with particular expertise in water governance, gender and public financial management…

10 Jan

GUTA Welcomes Ofori-Atta’s Interim Appointment To Trade Ministry

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The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has welcomed the announcement of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as caretaker minister for the Ministry of Trade and Industry. President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng believes with the support of the deputy ministers, work in the ministry should be able to progress steadily. “I think it’s in good order especially when we are very accessible to the Finance Minister. We believe that it’s not going to pose any problem at all, especially when we have very hard-working deputies. We believe that with their assistant to the finance ministry, things will improve further”. Commenting…

10 Jan

Ahafo REGSEC Imposes Curfew On Bomaa Over Chieftaincy Clashes

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The Ahafo Regional Minister, George Boakye has imposed a curfew on Bomaa in the Tano North Municipal with immediate effect. This was done in collaboration with the members of the Regional Security Council and in consultation with the Interior Minister and the National Security Minister. The decision of the Ahafo REGSEC follows violent clashes that claimed one life and caused injuries to five others on Sunday, January 8, 2023. “The curfew shall be in force from 5 pm to 7 am daily, pending periodic assessments and reviews.” a statement from the Minister said. One person was reportedly shot dead at Bomaa following…

10 Jan

One Person Reportedly Shot Dead At Bomaa Over Chieftaincy Dispute

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One person has reportedly been shot dead at Bomaa in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region following a chieftaincy dispute in the community. The shooting occurred as a result of contention between two families in the town over who succeeds the late chief of the town. Several others also got injured in the incident and were sent to some nearby health facilities for treatment. Isaac Adjei Boateng who is the leader of the Patriotic Youth of Bomaa said there was a huge security presence in the area, so they thought everything was fine until they learned of the…

10 Jan

Databank To Reopen Offices Today

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Fund Management firm, Databank, will reopen its independent branches today, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, following a shutdown on December 22 resulting from physical and verbal attacks on its staff by some clients. The staff of the fund management company have been working remotely and engaging clients on digital platforms since the closure, but the company in an e-mail and text message to its clients on Saturday, January 7, 2023, said it “will apply a phased approach to re-opening” its physical locations. The re-opening will commence on January 10 with business resuming at its independent branches located in Accra, Cape Coast,…

10 Jan

Think About The Benefits Of Meek Mill’s Visit And Stop The Nagging- Owusu Bempah Advises Ghanaians

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Deputy director of communication for the New Patriotic Party, Ernest Owusu Bempah, has called on Ghanaians to stop nagging, and focus on the benefits of American rapper, Meek Mill's visit to Ghana. Speaking in an interview on Movement In The Morning, with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Owusu Bempah said Ghanaians should focus on the amount of money he has spent during his visit, and its massive benefit it will be to the economy. According to him Ghanaians are always full of complaints regarding the instability of the economy, and hence advised Ghanaians to see the positive side of…

10 Jan

Shatta Wale Gives Reason For His Absence From Wendy & Jupitar’s Show

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Budding and self-acclaimed dancehall king Shatta Wale has revealed the reason he did not show up for Wendy Shay and Jupiter's concert. Shatta Wale in a tweet stated that he is been a little unwell after his back-to-back performance during the festive season. However, he is on medication prescribed by his doctor and is getting better, hence his absence from both shows. "Sorry I couldn’t pull up for my girl WendyShay and boy Jupitar, Chale I perform too much this December and the ting make I weak ruff ..Me too ano like eating But my Doctor gi mi some cure…

10 Jan

Ghanaian Giant Who’s The World’s Tallest Man Appeals For Medical Support

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29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed, the Ghanaian giant reported being the world's tallest man has appealed for medical support. Popularly known as 'Awuche', which means "let's go", Sulemana is physically unfit. 'Awuche' who is 9ft 6 inches has been diagnosed with gigantism a few years ago was attending a monthly appointment to deal with the complications of living as a giant when he was asked to stand straight against a measuring rod. He said he was not surprised to hear he was taller, given he has never stopped growing - but it caused consternation for the staff, who were not prepared for…