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03 Apr

Govt Expects $360 Million From IMF In June As Second Review Starts

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Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the government anticipates receiving the third tranche of US$360 million from its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by June this year. During the inaugural Monthly Economic Update series initiated by the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Amin Adam expressed confidence in Ghana's ability to pass the ongoing IMF mission's second review, which commenced on April 2. He expects this assessment to lead to board approval by June, facilitating the release of the funds. Following the approval of Ghana’s programme by the IMF board in May 2023, the first tranche of US$600 million was…

03 Apr

Amerado Petitions TGMA Board Over Ommission Of ‘Kweku Ananse’ From Popular Song Category

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Ghanaian artist Amerado is pressing the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board to consider his song 'Kwaku Ananse' for the most popular song category. Robert Klah, Head of Public Events and Communications at TGMA, affirmed this during an interview on Daybreak Hitz FM on April 2. Amerado expressed perplexity over the absence of his acclaimed track 'Kweku Ananse' in the most popular song category following the release of nominations on March 28. Confirming receipt of Amerado's petition, Klah assured that it's under review and will be assessed for merit. Klah stated, "Amerado’s team has directly reached out to us regarding the exclusion of 'Kwaku…

03 Apr

If you lose the internal elections, support your brother to campaign, and when you win, work together with other aspirants – Chairman Wontumi to Aspirants

Evans ManassehNewsand when you win, If you lose the internal elections, support your brother to campaign, work together with other aspirants – Chairman Wontumi to Aspirants

03 Apr

Nana Obiri Boahen Weeps for Africa

Evans ManassehNewsNana Obiri Boahen Weeps for Africa

Private legal practitioner Nana Obiri Boahen almost moved his audience to tears in a live interview as he reflected on the hardships that Africans, particularly the youth, often endure to make ends meet on the continent. Expressing his views, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen highlighted the multitude of challenges confronting Africa that demand urgent attention. However, he criticized the indifference of the continent's leaders, who seem preoccupied with trivial matters. "The African continent grapples with governance issues like corruption, authoritarianism, and lack of accountability, yet our institutions neglect these pressing concerns in favor of less significant ones," he told Kwame Nkrumah…

03 Apr

Taylor Swift Joins World’s Richest On Billionaire List

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Taylor Swift has joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world's wealthiest people, according to a new rich list. The American pop star entered the Forbes World's Billionaires List for the first time with $1.1bn (£877m), along with Sam Altman, creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT on $1bn (£800m). LVMH French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault and his family topped the chart with an estimated $233bn (£185bn). Forbes said there were a record 2,781 billionaires for 2024. The figure is 141 more than last year and 26 more than the previous record set in 2021. Forbes added the elite were…

03 Apr

Have I Offended Anybody At The High Table Of Ghana Music Awards? -Sista Afia

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Musician Sista Afia has expressed her disappointment and frustrations at organisers of Ghana Music awards for constantly ignoring her efforts and hard work by sidelining her and not nominating her. In a Facebook post recently, the Jeje singer asked to know if she had offended anybody at the “high table” of the organisers since she couldn’t come to terms with how she’s been treated when it comes to the awards scheme. She disclosed that it has even come to her notice that some artistes don’t file for nominations but get nominated whereas she’s denied same opportunity when her works in…

03 Apr

Kenyan President Ruto In Ghana For Three-Day State Visit

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Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday evening to commence a three-day state visit. He was received by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International Airport. President Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host, President Nana Akufo-Addo, aimed at strengthening trade, diplomatic, and historical ties with the West African nation. While in Accra, the President will also tour the Africa Continental Free Trade Area headquarters and address the Ghana-Kenya Business Forum. President Ruto will thereafter fly out to Guinea-Bissau on an official visit where he will also hold bilateral talks with President Umaro…

03 Apr

Don’t Sit On KPMG Report – Akufo-Addo Told

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In a compelling open letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo, University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Yaw Gyampo has urged swift action in the release of the KPMG report regarding the controversial SML deal. Gyampo’s letter emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in governance, reminding the President of his responsibility to the people of Ghana. The SML deal, which has been under scrutiny due to allegations of corruption, has become a focal point for public concern. Gyampo stresses that the citizens of Ghana have the right to know the contents of the report, asserting that it is a fundamental principle of…

03 Apr

Trader Remanded After Court Issued Bench Warrant

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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 25-year-old trader, Michael Azu, for failing to appear in court. On December 7, 2023, Azu, who is being held for defrauding by false pretence, failed to turn up in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. When the accused person appeared before the court on January 9, 2024, the court remanded him into police custody to reappear on January 22. Azu is being held for allegedly collecting GH¢250,000 from a trader under the pretext of providing him with a KIA Rhino Truck but failed. He has denied…

03 Apr

Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola Defends Manchester City Striker After Roy Keane Criticism

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane’s criticism after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal. The ex-Manchester United captain said Haaland’s “general play” is “so poor” and “almost like a League Two player”. “I don’t agree with him, absolutely not,” said Guardiola when asked about Keane’s comments. Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season and has 29 this term – 18 in the Premier League. “He’s the best striker in the world,” added Guardiola of the 23-year-old Norwegian. “He helped us win last season and the reason why we didn’t create many answers from Erling…