October 2024 - Page 3 of 56

31 Oct

Edem Believes He Was Robbed Of 2015 VGMA Artiste Of The Year Award

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Ghanaian rapper Edem Goget’em, has stated in a recent post on X that he should have won the Artiste of the Year slot in the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. Likening his situation to this year’s Ballon d’Or which Vinicius Jnr did not win contrary to the expectation of a lot of people, he alluded in the post that even though he merited the Artiste of the Year award, it went to a different artiste. “Why #BallondOr come dey behave like the way VGMA take do me 2015 Artist of the Year? This is a heinous crime!! A daylight robbery!! ……

31 Oct

Man Falls To Death From Lower Volta Bridge

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A man believed to be in his early 60s tragically lost his life after falling from the Lower Volta Bridge on the ECOWAS highway at Sokpoe in the South Tongu District on Monday, October 28, 2024, at approximately 14:00 hours. The body of the man, yet to be identified, has been deposited at the Sogakope District Hospital Mortuary after residents reported the incident to the Sogakope District Police Command. Eyewitnesses told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that this was the third such incident they have witnessed in the past three years. According to them, the deceased alighted at Sokpoe from…

31 Oct

Central Region: Chief Remanded Over Fatal Shooting At Mankessim’s Odambea Festival

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The acting Gyaasehene of the Nkusukum Traditional Area in the Central Region, Eric Ato Appiah Mends, known as Nana Beeyin II, has been remanded by the Cape Coast District Court 1 over the alleged murder of 52-year-old Kwesi Mekyeawo. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, October 25, 2024, during preparations for the Nkusukum Odambea Festival in Nkusukum, Mankessim. Mekyeawo was fatally shot during a ritual procession to slaughter a cow, where tensions reportedly arose between different factions within the traditional area. According to witnesses, the procession was interrupted by individuals associated with the Nkusukum Obaatan Division, leading to a confrontation.…

31 Oct

‘Truthful’ Bawumia Committed To Ghana’s Progress – Akufo-Addo To Ghanaians

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as a truthful leader dedicated to the progress of Ghana. Speaking to residents of the Ahafo Region on Tuesday, October 29, during his regional tour, the President encouraged Ghanaians to trust Dr. Bawumia’s leadership, emphasizing that he has the nation’s future at heart. According to President Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bawumia is uniquely qualified to elevate Ghana to an advanced level, citing his extensive experience and commitment to addressing the country’s economic challenges. He asserted that Dr. Bawumia’s capabilities go beyond his economic expertise,…

31 Oct

Obaapa Christy: My Voice Is A Legacy

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THANKS to her brash or what others might call pushy or assertive style of presentation and a vocal style that tends to be loud though not unpleasant, there is no doubt Gospel sensation Obaapa Christy was in her element when she hit the limelight some 22 years ago. The essence of Gospel music is mainly to uplift and encourage followers of the Christian faith. However, Obaapa singing mostly material, yet staying within the realm, faced some criticisms for ‘diluting’ the standard Gospel music at the time. Unfazed and with determination, the Hyebre Sesa Fo hit-maker rendered her material the best…

31 Oct

Speaker To Recall Parliament Early November

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Due to a request by Members of Parliament to recall the House following an indefinite adjournment last week, the Speaker of Parliament has indicated that his office has already started processes to recall the House in early November. The Speaker is leading the Ghana parliamentary delegation to attend the 67 Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International (CPA) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from November 3rd to 8th. But the Speaker has indicated that he will return to Ghana earlier than anticipated, due to a request by Members of Parliament to recall Parliament. He made this known when a…

31 Oct

Newspaper Frontpages (Thursday, 31st October, 2024)

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30 Oct

Ghana’s Insurance Industry Records 22% Growth In Investments Assets

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Ghana’s insurance industry recorded a substantial 22% growth in its investment assets in 2023, reaching a total value of GH₵10.5 billion, up from GH₵8.6 billion in 2022, according to the latest Bank of Ghana’s 2023 Financial Stability Review report. Ghana’s Insurance industry seems to have weathered the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic and the domestic debt exchange programme. The life insurance sub-sector led this growth, with investment assets valued at GH₵7.0 billion as of December 2023, compared to GH₵3.5 billion in the non-life sector. Fixed-income assets remain a common investment strategy across life and non-life sectors. However, the share of…

30 Oct

Didier Drogba’s Post Triggers Another Social Media Controversy On 2024 Ballon D’Or

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Some members of the public have questioned legendary Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba over a post he made on X regarding the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The former Chelsea striker, who hosted the 2024 Ballon d'Or event, took to his social media page (X) to thank his colleagues and the organizers of the event who helped make it a success. Drogba went on to appreciate them for putting in their best efforts despite a ‘last-minute’ changes they had to make before the event, which complicated their work. "So proud of my Team and the work we’ve put on especially with all…

30 Oct

Mfantsipim School Beats St. Augustine’s, Keta SHS To Claim 3rd NSMQ Trophy

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Mfantsipim School has been crowned champions of the 2024 National Science and Maths Competition. Having trailed St. Augustine’s up until the fifth round, Mfantsipim took the lead after answering the penultimate riddle of the contest. At the end of the finals on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, Mfantsipim secured 47 points, while St. Augustine’s College had 46 points, followed by Keta SHS with 32 points. Mfantsipim won their first trophy in 1999 and a second in 2014. This win brings their total haul to three, having also lost in two finals in 2000 and 2016. Defending champions, Presec Legon, who have…