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26 Aug

You Should’ve Named Ibrahim Mahama Too…He Mines Closer To Me At Mpohor- Chairman Wontumi Tells Mahama

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Chairman Wontumi has accused Mr. John Mahama of being jealous and envious his mining operation. The Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) decided to go after the former President after the latter falsely accused him of engaging in illegal mining. During the 2024 manifesto launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Winneba in the Central region, Mr. Mahama didn’t stick to factual statements when he spoke on the operations of Akonta Mining Ltd at Samreboi. The 2024 flagbearer of the NDC is on record to have said “If I’m elected as the president of Ghana after December…

26 Aug

Bawumia: Proposed Economic Reforms Will Align With IMF Programme

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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has reaffirmed that his economic agenda aligns with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme currently guiding Ghana’s financial stabilization efforts. His assurance comes amid concerns raised by some economic analysts about how certain policies, such as the proposed scrapping of the e-levy, introduction of a tax amnesty, and the implementation of a flat tax regime, could impact the country’s revenue streams and disrupt the IMF-backed stabilization measures. During a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia responded to these concerns by emphasising his administration’s commitment to economic growth coupled with…

26 Aug

Ghana’s Otto Addo Delighted With World Cup Qualifier Victories Against Mali And The Central African Republic

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Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, has expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance in their recent FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana secured victories against Mali (2-1) and the Central African Republic (4-3) in June, placing them second in Group I with 9 points, tied with Comoros. In an interview with FIFA coach Otto Addo acknowledged the challenges of bringing together players from different clubs and cultures. He highlighted the key roles played by captain Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus in conveying his philosophy to the squad. “It’s always difficult at national level because the boys come from all parts of…

26 Aug

Jordan Ayew Is Very Dedicated To The National Team – Otto Addo

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has heaped praise on Ghana striker Jordan Ayew for his dedication to the national team. According to him, the forward is not just disciplined but is always available and ready to give his best to the Black Stars. “All the players have a very good opinion of him [Jordan Ayew]. He’s always disciplined, always shows up very, very dedicated to the national team and that's his job,” Coach Otto Addo said. The coach was speaking in an interview with FIFA. Coach Otto Addo added, “Sometimes, and maybe people don’t see this as I know…

26 Aug

Ghanaian Defender Nathaniel Adjei Makes Injury In FC Lorient’s Win Over Grenoble Foot

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Ghanaian international Nathaniel Adjei marked his return from injury in FC Lorient’s victory over Grenoble Foot 38 in the French Ligue 2. The versatile defender made a brief appearance for Lorient when they inflicted a 2-0 win over their opponent on Saturday. Adjei, who joined Lorient from Hammarby has been out of action since May after picking up an injury against Olympique Marseille in the penultimate game of the 2022-23 campaign. After almost four month’s absence, the Ghanaian defender has marked his return to the pitch following a cameo appearance against Grenoble Foot 38. He was introduced into the 86th minute…

26 Aug

Ghana Defender Mohammed Salisu Hails Monaco’s Performance After Win Over Lyon

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AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu has hailed his outfits overall performance as they cruised to victory over Lyon in the French Ligue 1. The Ghanaian international lasted the entire duration as Monaco inflicted a 2-0 away win over Lyon Groupama Stadium. Salisu delivered as an outstanding performance as his outfit cruised to victory to merit the three maximum points in the week 2 fixture. The first half of the game ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. Putting on a stellar performance, Monaco hit the back of the net twice…

26 Aug

I Can’t Wait To Get Started – Ghanaian Winger Emmanuel Addai After Switching Qarabag

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Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Addai has conveyed his enthusiasm for joining Azerbaijani Premier League club Qarabag following his recent transfer to the team this summer. Addai has signed a three-year contract with Qarabag, which will extend until 2027, after moving from the Spanish second division side Alcorcon. The Ghanaian forward took to social media to share his excitement about playing for the Azerbaijani club. “Alhamdulillah! I am eager to embark on this new journey. Let’s go,” he posted on X, previously known as Twitter. Having played for Alcorcón from 2022 to 2024, Addai also spent the 2021-2022 season with Bobigny in France.…

26 Aug

My Jail Term Was A Vacation – Bobrisky

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Controversial cross-dresser Bobrisky has described his jail term as a “vacation” and expressed his resilience in facing adversity. During an appearance on the “Curiosity Made Me Ask” show hosted by Bae U Barbie, Bobrisky expressed a willingness to return to Kirikiri Correctional Centre, where he served a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. When asked about the possibility of going back to prison, Bobrisky responded: “I would love to go, maybe for a short term like that again. Short-term, not long-term.” He explained that his sentencing was an attempt to break him, adding that it ultimately did not have that effect. Bobrisky…

26 Aug

My Past Bad Actions Won’t Affect My Daughter – Medikal

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During a recent appearance on the Rants, Bants, and Confessions podcast, rapper Medikal opened up about his thoughts on how his actions might impact his daughter in the future. When asked about his concerns regarding his daughter potentially stumbling upon his past behavior and feeling embarrassed, Medikal stated that while he would never intentionally put his child in harm’s way, it’s inevitable that she will one day become aware of his past actions. “I’m good, Island is good and obviously I am a very sane person. I know what I am doing and I am controlling myself. I won’t do anything that…

26 Aug

I Don’t Have Any Bad Blood With My Ex-Husband – Obaapa Christy

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Gospel artistObaapa Christy recently discussed her past relationship with her ex-husband, Pastor Love, in a widely circulated interview. She credited him with significantly advancing her career, noting that while neither of them could write songs independently, they collaborated closely to develop and refine their music. “I would say he played a major role in my career. Like me, he can’t write songs, but he would bring ideas, and together we fine-tuned them to produce the songs we created,” she said. Obaapa Christy also addressed the nature of her current relationship with Pastor Love, acknowledging that despite not having seen him recently, they…