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07 Aug

Ghana Movies Now Have No Life Lessons – Maame Dokono

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Legendary Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe, also known as Maame Dokono is concerned over the quality of movies produced by Ghana’s movie industry. According to her, movies produced by the movie industry now has no life lessons that could positively impact the lives of movie lovers and Ghanaians as a whole. Maame Dokono mentioned that, she only patronises made in Ghana movies just for pleasure and not because she hopes to learn something positive from the movie. “I look at it [the movie industry] and I laugh in my head because I don’t see much lessons in what they are doing…

07 Aug

‘All The Rumours Are True’ – Medikal Speaks After Claims Of His Secret Love Affair With Eazzy Go Viral

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Earlier in May 2024, when social media was hit with Medikal and Fella Makafui’s messy separation, reports that he cheated with several women, including popular musician Eazzy, were cited as one of the reasons for their split. Reports of Medikal’s alleged affair with Eazzy went viral on Snapchat when a popular Ghanaian socialite, Davon, dropped details of their amorous relationship. However, in recent times, when it appears that both Fella and Medikal have moved on with their lives, netizens have pulled out proof that Medikal is indeed romantically involved with Eazy. The rumours of Medikal and Eazzy’s relationship have intensified online as ‘faceless’ pictures of them spending time at…

07 Aug

Portia Asare Confirms Divorce Rumours, Says She Will Marry 20 Times If Necessary

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Popular Ghanaian actress Portia Asare has confirmed rumours of her divorce three years after her second marriage in 2021. This comes after social media reports in 2023 alleged that her second marriage to Raymond Kwaku Marfo had collapsed, with claims that Marfo was a serial womanizer. In an interview with Ahodwo TV in August 2024, the actress confirmed that she had indeed divorced her husband but said that she would remain resilient and faithful to God despite her situation. “I am not a quitter. Nothing defeats me except going against the will of God. I am not going to give…

07 Aug

Watch How Armed Robbers Escaped With Sacks Of Money At Wassa Dompoase

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Some armed robbers stormed the Humble Gold Buying Enterprise in Wassa Dompoase, in the Amenfi East Municipality, and fled with two sacks of moniehand gold, are reported by EDHUB. The brazen attack is the second armed robbery in the municipality within four days, following a similar incident at Wassa Akropong. Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 224,, about seven armed men, wielding guns and knives, rushed into the gold buyer’s shop where three shopkeepers were present. According to the report, which GhanaWeb is unable to independently verify, the robbers demanded the keys to the safe where money and gold were…

07 Aug

UK Protest: No Ghanaian Affected – High Commissioner

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Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Papa Owusu Ankomah, has reassured that the Ghanaian community in the UK remains unaffected by the ongoing protests. These protests erupted late in July following an anti-immigrant misinformation campaign that sparked outrage after a stabbing attack left three children dead in Southport, northern England. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service announced on Tuesday that approximately 100 people have been charged in connection with the violent unrest. Initially beginning as anti-immigration marches, the gatherings quickly turned disorderly and violent. Mr. Ankomah confirmed that Ghanaians in the UK have not experienced significant harm amidst the…

07 Aug

UK Protests: Why Immigrants Are Being Targeted And Attacked By Protestors

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The ongoing violent protests in the United Kingdom (UK) have left some Ghanaians living in the UK stranded and in disarray, as they are unable to leave their homes due to escalating anti-immigration protests. Kofi Marfo, a UK-based Ghanaian journalist with Rainbow Radio UK, expressed concern over the situation during an interview on Accra-based JoyNews. "They said they're law-abiding migrants in this country. They do pay or honor their tax obligations and as a result, they don't see any reason why the actions of one individual committing a heinous criminal activity should affect everyone. "As migrants and people with Ghanaian…

07 Aug

Deputy Lands Minister Lauds Atlantic Lithium’s Resilience In Face Of Market Crash

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The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has lauded Atlantic Lithium for its steadfast investment in the sector despite a drastic global drop in lithium prices. He underscored the company’s confidence in the sector’s future, suggesting that their unwavering commitment will shape the trajectory of their investments. Describing the market price fall from US$8,000 to US$900 as “ridiculous”, he commended Atlantic Lithium for continuing to invest amid such global challenges. The minister’s commendation came to the fore during his ministry’s visit to Atlantic Lithium at Ewoyaa in the Central region. “They have done well in investing…

07 Aug

Registrar-General Publishes Names Of Registered Professional Bodies In Good Standing

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The Office of the Registrar-General of Companies has noted that 40 professional bodies are in good standing by filing their taxes as of July 31, 2024. However, 43 professional bodies are not in good standing, 11 are newly registered and 73 professional bodies have no contact numbers to “enable us to contact their Executives to update their records with the ORC.” Four professional bodies have, however, requested to be taken off the register for having gained a Chartered status by an Act of Parliament. “The Office therefore urges ALL Professional Bodies in default to take necessary steps to be in…

07 Aug

Find Innovative Ways To Support Women-Led Businesses – Banks Urged

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Dr. Kweku Arthur-Annobil, Business Strategy Manager of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has urged Ghanaian banks to find innovative ways to support women-led businesses, especially in the face of current economic challenges. Dr. Arthur-Annobil said this during a multi-stakeholder engagement on enabling resilient women-led businesses in Ghana. Speaking on a panel discussion on the subject, he emphasized the crucial role banks must play in supporting women-led businesses. He noted that “Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio, which has increased from 15% in early January 2023 to nearly 30%, reflects the lingering effects of the economic difficulties from 2020 and…

07 Aug

Where Was God When My Brother Died Of Leukaemia? – Ibrahimovic On Why He Isn’t A Believer

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Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has shared that he does not believe in God due to his life experiences. He recounted a time when his brother was battling leukaemia and needed urgent intervention to survive. Despite their efforts, his brother passed away. The former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker questioned why God did not intervene to save his brother, leading to his decision not to believe in God. Ibrahimovic emphasized that everyone must rely on themselves to navigate life's challenges. “I’m not a believer, only I can judge myself. Where was God when my brother died of leukaemia? You…