The management of the National Medical Services Laboratories in Pennsylvania, United States of America, has refuted the claim by the Lagos State Government that a toxicology test to ascertain the cause of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was conducted at its facility. The NMS Labs made the …
Read More »Ghana’s import bill rises by $100M – GSS
Ghana’s import bill has surged by $100 million in the first quarter of 2024 as the country grapples with the rapid depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) 2023 and 2024 first-quarter trade vulnerability report, the total import bill for the first …
Read More »Bawumia calls for reintroduction of road tolls to boost road development
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the reintroduction of road tolls as a strategic measure to enhance the quality and maintenance of Ghana’s road infrastructure. Speaking at a recent event in the Volta Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the necessity of sustainable funding sources to address the country’s deteriorating …
Read More »World Bank greenlights $250M credit facility for Ghana
The World Bank approved a $250 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Ghana’s five-year Financial Stability Project. This initiative aims to support Ghana’s Financial Sector Strengthening Strategy (FSSS) by bolstering financial stability through the recapitalization of viable banks and Specialized Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs) impacted by Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange …
Read More »Chris Attoh returns to host 25th TGMA
Ghanaian actor and media personality, Chris Attoh, is set to make a grand return as the host of the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) with an impeccable pair with ace broadcaster and actress Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Grand Arena of …
Read More »Season two of ANIKULAPO to be filmed in Ghana – Kunle Afolayan
Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has unveiled plans to shoot part of the highly anticipated season two of ANIKULAPO in Ghana, in a strategic move to support the “Shoot in Ghana” campaign initiated by the National Film Authority. This exciting announcement was made during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival held in …
Read More »Ghana secures $250 million from World Bank to bolster financial sector
The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for a five-year project aimed at fortifying Ghana’s financial stability. The Ghana Financial Stability Project is designed to bolster the country’s Financial Sector Strengthening Strategy (FSSS) by providing essential support to banks and Specialized Deposit-taking …
Read More »Land guards demolish building project of ex-Black Stars defender in Kasoa
Some alleged land guards have demolished a building project belonging to Ghanaian footballer Richard Kissi Boateng at Kasoa Millennium City. The former TP Mazembe and Liberty Professionals defender said he bought a land at Kasoa Millennium City which was close to a mosque. According to him, because he wasn’t yet ready to …
Read More »Funny Face reveals he sends GH₵1,100 monthly to baby mama
Comedian, Funny Face has revealed the monthly allowance he sends to his children despite facing significant personal and financial challenges. In a recent social media post, the entertainer disclosed that he has been sending his baby mama, Vanessa, GH₵ 1,100 every month. Funny Face, whose real name is Yaw Boateng, …
Read More »Model sues over Cannes red carpet ‘assault’
A Ukrainian model says she has filed a legal complaint against organisers of the Cannes Film Festival after alleging she was assaulted by a security guard on the red carpet. Sawa Pontyjska was one of several guests who were filmed being challenged by the same steward at the prestigious French …
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