Month: September 2024

‘Former ECG Boss Was Kicked Out Because He Wanted To Do What Is Proper’ – John Jinapor
27 Sep

‘Former ECG Boss Was Kicked Out Because He Wanted To Do What Is Proper’ – John Jinapor

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The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, has given details of the supposed happenings that led to lawyer Samuel Dubik Mahama leaving his position as the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Speaking in an interview on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana on September 26, 2024, John Jinapor, who hinted at Samuel Mahama's 'removal' in a post shared on social media, indicated that the former ECG boss was essentially forced to step down for insisting that the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government must follow the right procedures for the procurement of crude oil for the production…
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Average Lending Rates Fall Consistently From January 2024 To 30.71% In July
27 Sep

Average Lending Rates Fall Consistently From January 2024 To 30.71% In July

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Average lending rates has fallen consistently but marginally since the beginning of the year, data from the Bank of Ghana has revealed. The average lending rate began in January 2024 at 32.94% and took a nosedive in February and March 2024 respectively. It stood at 32.77% in February 2024 and further dropped to 32.35% in March 2024. It again eased in April 2024 to 31.25%. Subsequently, it went down slightly to 31.10% in June 2024 and then 30.71% in July 2024. It however went up marginally to 30.79% in August 2024. The Ghana Reference Rate however stood at 29.31% in…
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Cedi Lost 24.3% To Dollar In Nine Months Of 2024 – BoG
27 Sep

Cedi Lost 24.3% To Dollar In Nine Months Of 2024 – BoG

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The Ghana cedi lost 24.3% to the US dollar on the interbank forex market as of September 2024, the Bank of Ghana has revealed in its Summary of Economic and Financial Data. This is lower than the 22.9% depreciation recorded during the same period last year. According to the data, the Cedi lost 7.7% in value to the dollar in March 2024 and depreciated by 18.6% in June 2024. Whilst it is going for GH¢16.45 on average against the dollar on the retail market, the Bank of Ghana is quoting one dollar as GH¢15.70. Against the pound, the cedi has…
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Ahly And Zamalek Set For Epic CAF Super Cup Showdown In Riyadh
27 Sep

Ahly And Zamalek Set For Epic CAF Super Cup Showdown In Riyadh

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The stage is set for an epic clash as Al Ahly and Zamalek, Egypt’s two biggest football clubs, go head-to-head in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024 final tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With kick-off at the Arena Stadium at 1800 GMT, the match promises to be a thrilling showdown between these long-time rivals, who are both vying to start their seasons with a major trophy. Al Ahly, the reigning TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners, have firmly established themselves as the dominant force in African club football. Under the guidance of coach Marcel Koller, the “Red Devils” secured their fourth…
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Black Stars Will Play Home Games In Ghana – NSA Board Chairman Assures
27 Sep

Black Stars Will Play Home Games In Ghana – NSA Board Chairman Assures

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The Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Seth Panwum, has rejected claims that the Black Stars will host their home matches at a neutral venue. This assurance follows recent reports that the senior national team might need to find an alternative ground for their match against Sudan after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned Baba Yara Stadium due to its subpar playing surface. During a session with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports on Wednesday, Panwum confirmed that the Black Stars will indeed play their home games in Ghana. He dismissed rumours that the team would be hosting Sudan…
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It Is Embarrassing – Derek Boateng On Ghana’s Stadium Ban Saga
27 Sep

It Is Embarrassing – Derek Boateng On Ghana’s Stadium Ban Saga

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Former Black Stars midfielder, Derek Boateng has expressed frustration over Ghana’s ongoing stadium crisis. Following a ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Baba Yara Stadium, the Black Stars are left without a venue for their home matches. The ban came in the wake of Ghana’s defeat to Angola, with the stadium facing harsh criticism for its poor playing conditions. Speaking on the situation, Boateng shared his disappointment over the country’s lack of proper infrastructure, emphasizing that a football powerhouse like Ghana should not be facing such issues. “It’s so sad that we are in that kind…
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Diddy’s Lawyer Explains Why Rapper Allegedly Had Multiple Bottles Of Baby Oil
27 Sep

Diddy’s Lawyer Explains Why Rapper Allegedly Had Multiple Bottles Of Baby Oil

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer has offered a bizarre explanation for why 1,000 bottles of baby oil were found during raids on the disgraced rapper’s homes. According to an indictment unsealed last week, federal agents had recovered “more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” when raiding the music mogul’s mansions in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25. Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilio has now spoken of his skepticism at the absurd number of bottles authorities allege they found. “I don’t think it was 1,000. I think it was a lot,” he told The New York Post, before suggesting that Diddy simply likes to stock up on his essentials. “I mean…
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Heartbreaking Video Shows Moesha Boduong Struggling To Walk After Stroke
27 Sep

Heartbreaking Video Shows Moesha Boduong Struggling To Walk After Stroke

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Ghanaian actress and influencer Moesha Boduong has reappeared in a video circulating on social media, offering a glimpse of her recovery journey after suffering a stroke earlier this year. The video, filmed inside, Divine Palace Ministry, headed by Prophet Percy at Awoshie, shows Moesha taking a “walk of faith” as the congregation praises God. This act of worship has been widely interpreted as a gesture of gratitude for her slow recovery. Moesha’s brother previously took to social media to announce her health condition and set up a GoFundMe account to support her medical expenses. The actress has since received an…
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Offset Accuses Cardi B Of Infidelity During Pregnancy, Cardi Responds
27 Sep

Offset Accuses Cardi B Of Infidelity During Pregnancy, Cardi Responds

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Cardi B and Offset are back in the headlines, but this time it’s not about music. The couple, who are in the midst of divorce proceedings, had a heated online confrontation on Wednesday night, September 25. During an Instagram Live session, Cardi B voiced her frustrations towards her soon-to-be ex-husband, accusing him of making threats. “You want to play those games with me? We’re going to play those games too,” she said, addressing Offset’s alleged behaviour. Cardi continued, saying, “Since you wanna f***ing threaten me, talking about you wanna take my sh*t… You want to take my sh*t because I’m…
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Diddy To Testify In Upcoming Trial, Lawyer Believes He’s The Best Person To Defend Himself
27 Sep

Diddy To Testify In Upcoming Trial, Lawyer Believes He’s The Best Person To Defend Himself

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Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is preparing to testify in his upcoming federal trial, eager to defend himself against serious charges. Facing allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution, the rap mogul is determined to share his side of the story. According to Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo, who spoke in TMZ’s upcoming documentary “The Downfall Of Diddy: The Indictment,” Diddy is resolved to present his narrative in court. “I don’t know that I could keep him off the stand,” Agnifilo told TMZ. “I think he is very eager to tell his story, and I think he will tell…
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