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Ghana cedi classified among ‘worst spot returns’ in Africa – Bloomberg

Ghana’s local currency is still been classified among African currencies with the ‘Worst Spot Returns’, according to a Bloomberg report. On the World Currency Ranker, the cedi’s performance placed 17th, depreciating by -11.21 percent while the Zambian Kwacha was ranked first among the ‘Best Spot Returns’ for African currencies. The …

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Chief shoots niece during coronation at Amosima in Central Region

The Safohen of Amosima in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region is in the grips of the police for shooting his niece, a 40-year-old during the coronation of Ebusuapanin at Amosima The suspect chief as tradition demands during such events fired the gun but mistakenly shot his …

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From Abedi Ayuu to Abedi Ayew: How Ghana legend inherited a wrong identity

Names form identity and provide people with insight into one’s origin; hence, when a name is mispronounced or misspelt, it changes the meaning significantly. This was the case with former Black Stars captain and African football icon Abedi Ayew, who appeared to have lived with the erroneous identity his entire …

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Peace Council steps in to mediate Agyinasare-Nogokpo controversy

A delegation from the National Peace Council (NPC) led by His Eminence Numo Blafo Akotia Omaetu III, a member of the council’s governing board, has held a meeting with the Chiefs and Elders of the Somey Traditional Area. The meeting chaired by Torgbi Adamah III, Paramount Chief of the Somey …

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Kaywa, Mr. Drew & matters arising

Legendary producer and honcho of Highly Spiritual Music (HSM), Kaywa has, in the last month lost two budding artistes from his label, Mr. Drew and Lasmid. It is not the first time artistes are exiting the label since its inception and it won’t the last. Artistes sign on and exit …

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‘Obaapanin Ama Elephant’ – Assin North constituents mock NPP with one-week observation

In the aftermath of the recent by-election in the Assin North constituency, some residents believed to be affiliated with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have organized a one-week observation to mock the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over their defeat. A video circulating on social media shows a gathering of people engaged in …

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Thomas Partey attracts interest from AS Monaco as summer exit looms – Reports

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is attracting attention from AS Monaco, according to reports. The Ghana international’s representatives are reportedly working on a potential summer departure, as stated by The Athletic. It has been revealed that there is interest from Saudi Arabia in the former Atletico Madrid midfielder, who is currently …

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I’m shocked Sarkodie’s ‘Try Me’ song to Yvonne Nelson is played on TV – Blakk Rasta

Renowned Ghanaian musician and radio presenter, Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, has expressed shock at the airing of ‘Try Me’ released by Sarkodie on television. Speaking on Accra-based UTV, the Barack Obama hitmaker expressed concerns about the content of the song, describing it as vulgar, and childish. The comments …

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Most useless region comment: Captain Smart cursed by Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council

The Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council last week performed rituals as part of measures to summon Onua FM/TV presenter Captain Smart over controversial comments. In a June 30, 2023 post shared by Oyerepa TV, elders of the area are sighted pouring libation over the issue with reports indicating that the slaughtering …

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Why NPP’s Charles Opoku is trending with the GH¢200 note

Following the outcome of the just-ended Assin North by-election, some persons have taken to social media to troll the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary Candidate, Charles Opoku. Netizens and social media particularly Twitter trolls have named the Two Hundred Ghana Cedi (GH¢200) after the defeated parliamentary candidate in view of allegations there …

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