Bellingham Given Two-Match La Liga Ban After Red Card
20 Feb

Bellingham Given Two-Match La Liga Ban After Red Card

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Jude Bellingham has been banned for two La Liga matches following his red card in Saturday’s draw with Osasuna. The Real Madrid midfielder was dismissed in the 39th minute for foul and abusive language towards referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero. On Tuesday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) condemned the “repulsive” abuse Montero has received since. The RFEF disciplinary committee ruled on Wednesday that Bellingham should be punished for what it described as “attitudes of contempt or lack of consideration towards referees”. It means England international Bellingham, 21, will miss La Liga fixtures against Girona and Real Betis. The former Birmingham City midfielder said his…
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Why Kudus Was Arrested And Dragged To Court In The UK
20 Feb

Why Kudus Was Arrested And Dragged To Court In The UK

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West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus was arrested by the police in the United Kingdom (UK) for using his mobile phone while driving his Mercedes around the team's training grounds. According to a report by standard.co.uk, when the player was questioned, he explained that he was setting up the Sat Nav function on his handset. The case which happened on April 30, 2024, was heard this year when Kudus faced the Lavender Hill Magistrate Court and was convicted of using his phone while driving on the road. The player was fined £220, given six penalty points on his license, and…
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Oil Palm Exports Drop By Over 50%
20 Feb

Oil Palm Exports Drop By Over 50%

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Ghana’s oil palm export for 2024 dropped by more than 50%, according to the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana. The president of the association, Samuel Avaala, attributed the decline to the lack of support for the sector and the influx of cheap oil from other countries. Speaking to Joy Business, he made a passionate call for the local oil palm industry to be protected. Mr. Avaala urged the government to step up efforts against the illegal intrusion of foreign oil products, which are affecting local producers. “We want to develop it ourselves, and it is in a state where…
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I Will Squeeze President Mahama’s “Balls” If You Tag Me As Corrupt- Abronye
20 Feb

I Will Squeeze President Mahama’s “Balls” If You Tag Me As Corrupt- Abronye

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Abronye has declared himself a clean politician who cannot be labelled as corrupt. The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has boldly claimed that he is as clean as a whistle and cannot be tagged as corrupt. The outspoken NPP Chairman stated on Movement TV that his confidence can make the National Democratic Congress (NDC) sweat if they dare challenge him on corruption related matters. According to him, he can go to the extent of squeezing the balls of the sitting President till he “burst” or choke the present government by the “neck” till…
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Rapper Oseikrom Sikanii Involved In Ghastly Accident
20 Feb

Rapper Oseikrom Sikanii Involved In Ghastly Accident

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Rapper Oseikrom Sikanii is expressing gratitude after surviving a horrific car accident on the Kumasi road that left him with multiple injuries. According to the Kumasi-based rapper, his vehicle somersaulted more than eight times, leaving him in shock that he is still alive. He described the incident as terrifying, especially as he had been in high spirits just minutes before the crash. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, but Oseikrom Sikanii sustained injuries on various parts of his body, including deep cuts on his palm, head, and face. In the aftermath, he revealed that he lost some of…
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Mahama Is Keeping ₵550M Salaries At The Jubilee House, Meant for Revoked Appointees – Abronye DC Alleges
20 Feb

Mahama Is Keeping ₵550M Salaries At The Jubilee House, Meant for Revoked Appointees – Abronye DC Alleges

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Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has made some damning allegations against the government of President John Dramani Mahama. In an interview with Kweku Dawuro on Movement in the Morning show on Movement TV, Abronye claimed that the recruitment of government appointees is tainted with corruption. According to Abronye, the revocation of appointments is a ploy to steal state money, as appointees are typically paid one to two months' salary before their appointment. He questioned how the government intends to pay these individuals. Abronye also criticized President Mahama's directive to sack over 15,000 citizens,…
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Minority Demands Increase In Cocoa Producer Price
20 Feb

Minority Demands Increase In Cocoa Producer Price

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The Minority NPP Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to increase the producer price of cocoa, citing promises made before and after the 2024 elections. According to the Minority, key NDC figures, including Minister for Agriculture Eric Opoku and Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, had previously accused the former government of shortchanging cocoa farmers by offering low prices. The Caucus argues that the world market price of cocoa has surged to $10,000 per ton, significantly higher than before, and insists that farmers deserve two-thirds of the global price, as stated during the election campaign. They stress…
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Ghanaians “Deserve” NDC’s Actions; This Is What You Voted For- Lawyer George Oppong
20 Feb

Ghanaians “Deserve” NDC’s Actions; This Is What You Voted For- Lawyer George Oppong

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A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team, Lawyer George Oppong, has expressed his opinion that Ghanaians deserve the treatment they are receiving from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including the revocation of appointments. Speaking on Wontumi TV with Oheneba Nana Asiedu, Lawyer Oppong said Ghanaians had the opportunity to vote for Dr. Alhaji Bawumia, who had a vision for the country, but instead chose to vote for John Dramani Mahama and the NDC. He criticized the NDC's "resetting" agenda, which he believes aims to destroy the gains made by the previous administration. "They are here to reset…
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Producer Price Inflation Hits 28.5% In January 2025
20 Feb

Producer Price Inflation Hits 28.5% In January 2025

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Producer price inflation at ex-factory prices for all goods and services rose to 28.5% in January 2025, up from 26.1% in December 2024. The month-on-month producer inflation between December 2024 and January 2025 was 3.6%, higher than in December 2024. The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) in the industry sector, excluding construction, increased from 40.2% in December 2024 to 43.7% in January 2025. The rate in the construction sector also rose to 29.8% in January 2025. In the services sector, inflation stood at 7.7%. Mining and quarrying (47.5%), construction (29.8%), and accommodation and food service activities (29.0%) recorded inflation rates above…
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BoG Launches Comprehensive Audit Of Remittance Activities
20 Feb

BoG Launches Comprehensive Audit Of Remittance Activities

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has commenced an audit of remittance activities covering the fourth quarter of last year, from October 1 to December 31, 2024. This was announced in an official notice issued by the Central Bank today. According to the BoG, the audit aims to assess the remittance process, recommend improvements to the existing regulatory framework, and ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723). The Bank emphasized that all market participants are required to fully adhere to these regulatory obligations, underscoring its commitment to promoting transparency, efficiency, and integrity within…
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