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21 Dec

Guinness World Record: Nigerian Host Sing-A-Thon Days Ahead Of Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa

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A Nigerian TikToker is officially attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon, a record a Ghanaian has already made plans to break within this week. The TikToker, Jasmine Sing began her attempt earlier this week and plans to continue for 120 hours. She is attempting to break the existing record of 117 hours set in 2012. Although her attempt seemingly began on a quiet note, she announced her plans to embark on this journey on TikTok in October. Ghanaian journalist, Afua Asantewaa is also planning on breaking the same 117-hour existing record and plans to…

21 Dec

Medikal Jabs Shatta Michy In New Single ‘Kabutey Flow’

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Rapper, Medikal has dropped a latest song which takes a swipe at Shatta Wale‘s baby mama, Michy. Flexing with his daughter, Island in the video showcasing her beautiful dance moves, Medikal finally replied Michy over their long ‘feud’. With the latest phrase in Ghana “Nipa y3 Cobra” to wit ‘some human beings are cobras’, Medikal used the term to summarise his relationship with Michy. Earlier this year, Medikal revealed in an interview that, his best friend Shatta paid a year’s fee for his daughter, Island. In what was a mix-up, Michy, who thought Medikal referred to her son, Majesty, flared up at a public event and accused him…

21 Dec

Chelsea’s Reece James To Have Hamstring Surgery; Set To Return In Three Months

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Chelsea captain Reece James is reportedly set to have surgery on his hamstring, which will keep him out of action for three to four months. James suffered his latest injury blow in a 2-0 defeat to Everton earlier this month has had various assessments since. The right-back was reluctant to have surgery due to the seriousness of the procedure but it seems he has been forced into doing so, in a major blow for Mauricio Pochettino and his team. The Daily Mail have revealed, however, that ‘it has now been decided’ that James ‘will have an operation in hope of curing…

21 Dec

Performance Of NPP And NDC Revealed In Recently Held Assembly Elections

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A research study conducted to investigate the performance of the two main political parties, New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, in the District Assembly Elections which were held across the country on the Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 and Thursday, 21st December, 2023, concludes with the results from the various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies in the Ashanti Region, indicating the performances of the two parties, respectively. Although it is not partisan, the aspirants are usually one way or the other supported by the various political parties that they are affiliated to. Some aspirants even hold political positions at…

21 Dec

Ashanti Regional Security Council Bans Movement Of Motorbikes, Tricycles Beyond Airport Premises

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The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced a new restriction on motorbikes and tricycles in the vicinity of the Kumasi Airport. Effective immediately, all riders are prohibited from travelling beyond the Airport Roundabout towards the airport itself. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council cited safety concerns as the reason for the restriction. They noted that the presence of motorbikes and tricycles on the road leading to the airport poses a potential danger to both air passengers and motorists. It added that any driver who flouted the directive would be apprehended, arraigned before the court and prosecuted. “It…

21 Dec

Ghana And Togo To Sign A Maritime Boundary Delimitation Agreement

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Ghana and Togo are close to signing a Maritime Boundary Delimitation Agreement which will bring to an end the dispute over the boundary of the two countries in the ocean. The Ghana Boundary Commission is currently meeting a delegation from Togo in Accra to settle on dates for the signing of the agreement by the Presidents of both countries. Currently, fishing and other economic activities are prohibited in the transboundary or disputed area. The National Coordinator for the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Emmanuel Kotia says once the agreement is signed, it will unlock economic opportunities in that part of the…

21 Dec

Ride-Hailing Vehicle Owners To Pay Value Income Tax From January 1

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has notified ride-hailing vehicle owners of a new tax policy, known as the Value Income Tax (VIT) which will take effect from January 1. In a notice issued by the Authority, it said the levy is in accordance with Section 22 of Regulations 2016, LI 2244 which indicates that “any commercial vehicle owner that earns income from the operation of a commercial vehicle shall pay income tax quarterly.” The Authority, therefore, urged ride-hailing companies operating in Ghana – Uber, Yango and Bolt – to update their digital platforms to incorporate the new tax requirements. The…

21 Dec

Credit Risk Remains Elevated, Slows Down New Lending By Banks – BoG

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Credit risk remained elevated during the third quarter of 2023, reflecting the sharp increase in the stock of non-performing loans in the banking industry, which translated into a higher NPL ratio. According to the Bank of Ghana’s November 2023 Monetary Policy Report, the stock of gross loans and advances (domestic and foreign) contracted between October 2022 and October 2023, reflecting a slowdown in new lending by banks and the effect of the appreciation of the Ghana cedi on the outstanding loan balance during the review period. Therefore, gross loans declined by 9.5% to ¢73.5 billion at end-October 2023, compared to…

21 Dec

The New Force Spokesperson Was ‘Removed From Ghana’ Because She Obtained Her ‘Students’ Permit By Fraudulent Misrepresentation’ – GIS

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The Ghana Immigration Service has explained why it arrested and later repatriated Ms. Shalimar Abbuisi, a Belgian national and spokesperson of The New Force, a new political group in Ghana. GIS in chronicling events leading to the widely condemned action, says among other things, Ms. Shalimar Abbuisi’s residence permit was revoked by “the Comptroller-General pursuant to Section 20 (2)(a) of Immigration Act,2000, Act 573 as she had obtained the students’ permit by fraudulent misrepresentation”, and that “Per the law, Ms Shalimar Abbiusi could not remain in Ghana and the Comptroller-General ordered her removal from the country. “Consequently, she was repatriated…

21 Dec

GTA Backs Afua Asantewaa’s Guinness World Records Sing-A-Thon Attempt

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman has commended Afua Asantewaa for her bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Longest Singing Marathon (Sing-A-Thon). Mr Agyeman who endorsed the attempt said it would promote the country and must be supported by all. He disclosed that, GTA will be providing logistics support for a successful event. “I think it is a bold attempt by her to try and break the current record of 105 hours and as a tourism authority, we have thrown our weight behind her because what she is…