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Why Abedi Ayew was called ‘Africa Maradona’ despite Pele tag – Popular historian reveals

Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …

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Here’s why interest rates are still high in Ghana

Apart from the high cost of doing business in Ghana, another major challenge the business community faces is the high interest rates on loans acquired from financial institutions. Despite bemoaning how this particular problem – high interest rates – keeps having dire consequences on their business, the government has done …

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Tap n’ Go ticketing system can never work as ‘trotro’ – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has rubbished assertions by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the newly introduced automated transport ticketing system “Tap n’ Go” will eventually be rolled out on intra-city transport minivans popularly known as ‘trotro’ Speaking at the launch of the Tap n’ Go app, …

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Parliament faces potential power disconnection over GH₵23m ECG debt

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The …

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Majority leadership change false – Joewise

The Majority caucus in Parliament has unequivocally refuted speculations regarding potential changes to its leadership, asserting its commitment to maintaining stability and unity within its ranks. Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, popularly known as Joewise, addressed concerns surrounding purported shifts …

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Did we ever complain that Bawumia is a disgrace to us? – Bernard Mornah slams Fifi Kwetey

The former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has taken a swipe at the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for saying that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a disgrace to the people of the northern part of Ghana. Speaking in an interview on UTV on Monday, …

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Leave Afrobeats for Nigerians, focus on Highlife – Appietus to Ghanaian creatives

Renowned sound engineer and music producer, Appietus, has advised Ghanaian acts to stop trying to compete with Nigerians in the Afrobeats genre and rather focus on Highlife. According to him, Afrobeats is mostly associated with Nigeria, and names like Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Asake, and Temz are the top Afrobeats …

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‘I am pregnant’ – Rashida Black Beauty after alleged sexual encounter with Ghanaian pastor

Ghanaian internet sensation, Rashida Black Beauty has claimed that she is pregnant for Prophet Prince Elisha Osei Kofi. In the past, the popular socialite alleged that the Ghanaian prophet coerced her and engaged in a sexual relationship under the guise of supporting her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Rashida, …

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Does Shatta Wale expect the media to promote his album after insulting us? – Nana Romeo

Media personality, Nana Romeo has questioned Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, over his decision to use the media to promote his newly released “Konekt” music album. According to him, Shatta Wale sometime ago disrespected the media by claiming that he does not need the media to flourish in his music career. He questioned Shatta Wale’s …

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Ghana is not safe with this level of propaganda – Atta Akyea tells NDC

The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has advised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to make divisive statements in its pursuit of political power. His comment is in response to the NDC’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi who has vowed that a …

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