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Mahama orders immediate release of GH¢300m for flood relief

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million to support urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts in Accra following the June 29 devastating flooding.  Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, in a statement issued,...

‘I paid GH₵2,900; the rent was later increased to GH₵3,500’ – Student reports hostel owner to Rent Commissioner

A student staying at Her Excellency Hostel in Winneba has reported the owners of Her Excellency Hostel in Winneba to the Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku. According to the student, she paid GH₵2,900 as rent...

“You don’t have the right to come here” – Level 400 student clashes with Rent Commissioner

A Level 400 student has clashed with the Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, during his visit to Her Excellency Hostel in Winneba. According to the Level 400 student, a University of Winneba student, the Rent...

Video – Leader of South Africa anti-immigration protest speaks ahead of June 30 mega protest

Jancinta Ngobese-Zuma, the founder and leader of March-and-March, one of the main movements organising the marches, has outlined plans ahead of their anti-immigration protest in South Africa. She refuted claims that the protests were xenophobic, arguing...

Slow-moving storm approaching; expect more rains – GMet warns Ghanaians 

Barely a day after severe flooding claimed lives and displaced residents in parts of Accra, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the southern part...

12 dead, 479 people rescued in June 29 flood tragedy – GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that its personnel rescued more than 470 people after responding to dozens of emergency incidents. The GNFS disclosed that its firefighters and rescue teams remained on...

“If Standard Chartered is selling its retail banking business, the buyer should be Ghanaian” – Nduom

The Founder and Head of Groupe Nduom, Papa Kwesi Nduom, has weighed in on the news surrounding the potential sale of Standard Chartered’s retail banking business in Ghana. According to Papa Kwesi Nduom, any potential sale of Standard Chartered’s retail banking business in Ghana should be acquired by a Ghanaian indigenous company. In a Facebook post, Papa Kwesi Nduom wrote, “Make no mistake about this: if Standard Chartered is selling its retail banking business, the buyer should be an indigenous Ghanaian company”. His comments follows, Standard Chartered PLC, which has announced its intention to explore the sale of its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer and Head...

WebKid granted GH¢100,000 bail after spending weeks in Police custody

A staunch fan of Shatta Wale, Webkid, according to reports, has been granted bail after months in police custody. Reports suggest Webkid was arrested by...

‘Kwadwo Akofena, a devil, he troubled his father until his death, now wants to kill his sister’ – Osebo the Zaraman

Ghanaian fashion icon Osebo the Zaraman has criticised Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena following an...

Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi is dead

Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi, founder of Sadia Sanusi Kente, has reportedly passed away. According to reports, Sadia Sanusi passed away just days before her much-anticipated Kente Artistry Masterclass. The late Sadia Sanusi is well...

Account for the millions of dollars spent on floods before awarding any shady contracts – Manasseh Azure

An award-winning Ghanaian journalist and anti-corruption campaigner, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has called the current Mahama government to account for past flood control spending by the former Akufo-Addo government before new contracts are signed. According...

“Your deposits and monies remain safe” – Standard Chartered assures customers

Standard Chartered Ghana has assured its clients that their deposits and funds remain secure despite the decision to explore...

“President Mahama will not sign this foolish bill into law” – Ghanaian transgender Angel Maxine claims  

Ghanaian transgender artiste Angel Maxine has boldly claimed President...

Actress Beverly Afaglo goes home on August 7

Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo's final funeral rites will be...

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