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Four men petrol-bomb Class Media Group’s building
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Four men on motorbikes captured by Class Media Group’s Labone headquarters CCTV cameras suspected to be arsonists have petrol bombed the building housing Class TV/FM. Pictures from the CCTV footage showed that the arsonists attacked the media house building in Accra with petrol bombs and stones. The incident is said to have […]
Business
MoF, MASLOC board can’t be left off the hook in the misappropriated funds – Harry Yamson
A Public Sector Analyst Harry Yamson says the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Board of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) cannot be left off the hook in the case of misappropriated funds and financial loss caused to the state. His concerns follow the sentencing of former MASLOC Boss, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, and Daniel […]
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Business
MASLOC is a fraudulent setup by politicians – Richard Kumadoe
A renowned security consultant, Richard Kumadoe says the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) is a fraudulent setup by politicians. This follows former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MASLOC, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, and interdicted Head of Operations, Daniel Axim have been jailed for a combined 15 years in prison. Per the sentence of […]
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Featured
Rebranding of Ameri Power Plants an attempt to hoodwink voters – Edudzi
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […]
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News
Social Media: The new ‘cash cow’ for emerging businesses
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for both business and entertainment. With captivating hashtags and creative content, local businesses are reaching new heights and expanding their brands. Equipped with smartphones and innovative ideas, these businesses are leveraging social media to engage with their customers and gain a […]
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General
SDD-UBIDS/ILO to establish shea entrepreneurship center in Tamale
The S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are planning to launch a Shea Entrepreneurship Resource Centre in Tamale, located in the Northern Region. The centre, a part of the ILO’s “Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project”, will concentrate on comprehending labour dynamics, enhancing productivity, and implementing […]
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International
Mali: Junta bans media coverage of political parties
Mali’s military junta continued to restrict political life in the country on Thursday, April 11, banning the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations. The country’s high authority for communication issued a statement calling on “all media (radio, television, written press and online) to halt broadcast and publication of the activities […]
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Fire destroys several shops at Madina Market
Fire has destroyed several shops and goods at the Madina market. The inferno which was triggered at about 9pm on Wednesday, April 11, was still ragging at about half past midnight. Despite initial difficulties breaking into the shops, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were able to douse the fire. Deputy Director of Operations […]
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Opinion
A Season Of Vanishing Genitals
In the past three weeks, fear and panic have gripped parts of Ghana. A legend of vanishing male genitals has been circulating, with a number of arrests made by the police of suspects. The dreaded spots so far are Kasoa, Awutu Senya, and parts of Eastern region. In all cases, though, no missing genitals have […]
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Economy
Govt used Eurobonds to give ‘artificial strength’ to Cedi – Tamakloe
The Director of Legal Affairs for the opposition National Democracy Congress (NDC), Edudzi Tamakloe, has stated that the New Patriotic Party under President Akufo-Addo used the Eurobonds to cushion Ghana’s currency from depreciation from 2017 to 2021. He said the government decided to use Eurobonds to give the Cedi an ‘artificial strength’ emphasising that the […]
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Armed robber lynched by angry Chereponi residents
A suspected robber was lynched and killed Wednesday night in a robbery gone wrong in Chereponi. A Benz bus carrying passengers from Tamale to Chereponi was attacked by two robbers around 8 pm on the night of March 27. A local reporter, Abdul Kudus, told Citi News, that one of the robbers was restrained and […]
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Technology
US state bans children under 14 from social media
Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year. Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will also need parental consent before signing up for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Companies who […]
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News
Odotei, Nyaho-Tamakloe reappointed as Hearts of Oak board members
Hearts of Oak have reinstated Vincent Sowah Odotei and Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe as board members. This follows the earlier dissolution of the board as part of a new direction under the direction of Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV. The decision to dissolve the board, including the departure of prominent figures like Frank Nelson […]
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Banking & Finance
Exploration fund to serve as financial catalyst -Steven Ackah
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Dr. Steven Blessing Ackah, Executive Director of Ghana Gold Expo, has called for the establishment of exploration fund in Africa, particularly Ghana, to serve as a financial catalyst, enabling local individuals and entities to actively participate in exploration activities. He said the Exploration Fund should be accompanied by a strong commitment […]
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Tamale: Court remands four over alleged murder of Soya Bean dealer
The Tamale District Court in the Northern Region has remanded four accused persons into police custody over the murder of Abbas Baba Barnabas, also known as Biggie, a soya bean dealer in the region. The late Baba Barnabas, 39, a resident of Tamale, was allegedly killed by a gang while he was en route to […]
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General
Calls for Affirmative Action Bill must not wait till election year – Ursula
The Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed scepticism regarding the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in the next parliament. She attributed this uncertainty to the delayed efforts in stakeholder advocacy. Speaking at the Women in Governance National Dialogue on the theme, ‘Movement building towards equal playing field: Women’s inclusion and participation […]
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Action Chapel International to host 2024 Easter Convention from March 27 to April 1
Action Chapel International will host its 2024 Easter Convention from Wednesday, March 27 to April 1, 2024, at the Prayer Cathedral on Spintex Road, Accra. The six-day event on the theme “Open Doors” has Bishop Michael Pitts from the USA, as the Special Guest, together with a powerful team from the Prayer Cathedral. The event, […]
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Police arrest three persons for burning several houses in Bole
Three persons have been arrested in Bole for allegedly setting several houses in Bole ablaze. The three were detained for burning houses belonging to the Jahori tribe after a conflict broke out between the Bole overlord and the Jahori tribe. This conflict stems from a longstanding dispute over land between the Bole community and the […]
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