Month: April 2024

Black Stars Must Be Built Around Mohammed Kudus – Asamoah Gyan
03 Apr

Black Stars Must Be Built Around Mohammed Kudus – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Ghana international, Asamoah Gyan, has urged the Black Stars’ technical team to build the team around Mohammed Kudus. The 23-year-old has emerged as a pivotal player for Ghana’s national team since his debut in 2019 under Kwesi Appiah. With 26 appearances and nine goals to his credit, the West Ham United attacker has captured the hearts of fans with his impactful performances. Speaking on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show on Wednesday, Gyan emphasized the importance of building the team around the former Ajax player. “So far it’s obvious – Mohammed Kudus,” Gyan remarked when asked about the face of the new Black…
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Check Out The Nominees List For 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards
03 Apr

Check Out The Nominees List For 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards

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The organizers of the Ghana Music Awards, over the weekend, announced the nominees for the much-anticipated silver jubilee of the awards ceremony. During the nominee’s announcement, Telecel was announced as the new headline sponsor. The 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) will celebrate the achievements of artistes across the country in the year under review. For the nominations, Stonebwoy takes the lead with 15 nods, Kuami Eugene follows with 14 nominations, and Sarkodie comes in third with eight nods. Black Sherif who took home the Artiste of the Year in 2023 has been nominated six times. He is once again in the running…
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LPG Marketing Companies Association Kicks Against New $80 Per Metric Ton Tax By NPA
03 Apr

LPG Marketing Companies Association Kicks Against New $80 Per Metric Ton Tax By NPA

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The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketing Companies Association has strongly condemned the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) decision to impose a new tax on LPG, as announced in the recent pricing structure revision, effective April 1, 2024. According to the Association, the NPA’s imposition of an additional $80 per metric ton (MT) as part of the suppliers’ premiums, specifically allocated for Bottling Plant and Cylinder Investment Margins, is not justifiable. In a statement, it said, the decision to impose this new tax shows the authority’s disregard for the decline in consumption since 2021. “This heartless tax translates to an increase of…
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I Signed The Contract To Increase Passport Fees To Ward off Activities Of ‘Goro’ Boys…- Kusi Boafo
03 Apr

I Signed The Contract To Increase Passport Fees To Ward off Activities Of ‘Goro’ Boys…- Kusi Boafo

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The Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Reforms, Mr. Thomas Kusi Boafo, has disclosed that he signed documents to increase the price of passports in Ghana and ward off the activities of ‘goro’ boys who were benefiting at the expense of the state. He explained that the move is also to ensure the passport office gets a machine that can print 1200 passports per hour. Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show, Mr. Thomas Kusi Boafo stated that he had a meeting with stakeholders to know the challenges the passport office faced and followed it up by drafting a concept note…
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I have no preferred candidate in Ejisu, whoever wins have my support -Chairman Wontumi
03 Apr

I have no preferred candidate in Ejisu, whoever wins have my support -Chairman Wontumi

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The Ashanti regional chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says he is poised to support anyone who emerges winner in the upcoming by- elections. According to him, every aspirant is a potential winner of the elections, and does not have a selected candidate to campaign for. The parliamentary seat for Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region has become vacant following the demise of the former deputy Finance minister, John Ampontuah Kumah. Many stakeholders have declared their intentions to contest the parliamentary seat. Speaking with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Kumasi based Wontumi…
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NDC have been trapped by their own words- Ashanti Regional Minister
03 Apr

NDC have been trapped by their own words- Ashanti Regional Minister

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“NDC have been trapped by their own words” the Ashanti regional minister, Simon Osei – Mensah has stated. He is of the view that, the opposition National Democratic Congress’ statements are always contradictory, putting the party in trouble. Speaking with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi TV, on 2nd April, 2024, Mr Mensah stressed that, the NDC purports ownership of finished projects yet, they never completed the projects they began in their tenure of office. “The NDC says we don’t touch unfinished projects but we are the ones who have been completing abandoned projects. NDC should point out the projects we…
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Three political parties want to destroy NPP in Ashanti region- Kusi Boafo
03 Apr

Three political parties want to destroy NPP in Ashanti region- Kusi Boafo

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Thomas Kusi Boafo, the Chief executive officer for Public Sector Reforms says, some political parties are in the process of derailing the New Patriotic Party in Ashanti region. This, he said, is because the Ashanti region is believed to be the fortress of the ruling NPP, where they secure majority votes in elections. Speaking with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi TV, on 2nd April, 2024, he recounted the concerted efforts made by the reference political parties to undermine the integrity of the NPP in the outlined region. “They were successful in destroying the NPP even in the PNDC era. They…
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President Akufo-Addo Makes New Deputy Ministerial Appointments
02 Apr

President Akufo-Addo Makes New Deputy Ministerial Appointments

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reassigned the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Hon. Stephen Amoah, as Deputy Minister for Finance. Hon. Stephen Amoah, until his redesignation, was the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, and he takes over from the late Hon. John Kumah, who passed away on 7th March 2024. His appointment takes effect immediately. Following the reassigment of Hon. Stephen Amoah as Deputy Minister for Finance, President Akufo-Addo has appointed, subject to parliamentary approval, Hon. Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, Member of Parliament for Achiase, as Deputy Minister-designate…
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Mohammed Kudus’ New Hairstyle Goes Viral On Social Media
02 Apr

Mohammed Kudus’ New Hairstyle Goes Viral On Social Media

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Mohammed Kudus has been making waves on social media due to his recent change in hairstyle before the match between West Ham United and Newcastle United. Kudus, who is 23 years old, debuted a new dreadlocks-inspired look at St James' Park. Despite the 4-3 loss to the Magpies, Kudus showcased an impressive performance by scoring a goal and providing an assist. A video capturing his hair transformation went viral on various social media platforms, showing his barber giving him a clean shave. Previously, Kudus typically maintained a short haircut or kept his dreads at a standard length. Following the disappointing match…
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Asking About My Body Is Like Me Asking About Your Sex Life – S3fa Tells Critics
02 Apr

Asking About My Body Is Like Me Asking About Your Sex Life – S3fa Tells Critics

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Ghanaian musician, S3fa has fired back at critics who have been prying into her personal life, particularly concerning her body. In an interview on Accra FM, S3fa asserted that she does not concern herself with other people’s opinions and does not feel obligated to explain or justify her choices regarding her body or personal life. She said her personal life is off-limits and the attention should be redirected to her music and brand as an artiste. Expressing her frustration, S3fa said questions about her recently acquired curvaceous body are intrusive and inappropriate, likening it to someone asking about another person’s…
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