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Queen Elizabeth II: Funeral cost government £162m

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events cost the government an estimated £162m, the Treasury has said. The state funeral, held on 19 September 2022, followed a period of national mourning. During that time hundreds of thousands of people visited Westminster where the monarch was lying in state. The biggest …

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IHRC Africa Ambassador links Human rights, Agenda 2030 for SDG

  The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Africa Ambassador to the African Union, HE Abu Zein has stated that his outfit recognizes Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as intimately linked . Speaking on the occasion of the Global Peace Annual SDG Summit held via …

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‘I now charge $100,000 per feature’ – Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has disclosed how much he currently charges for a feature. In a recent interview with TheBootlegKev podcast, Davido disclosed that his charges vary according to his relationships with colleagues, adding that, the standard fee is now $100k. Davido also disclosed that initially he wasn’t charging …

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Economic uncertainty to reduce with IMF deal

The country is on the brink of entering a period characterised by market stability and diminished uncertainties, following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of the US$3 billlion deal. The expected disbursement of around US$600million through the IMF programme, along with other anticipated concessional inflows, is anticipated to significantly bolster the …

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Jospong Group holds health screening for staff

The Jospong Group of companies has held a health screening for its staff. The health screening which was under the theme “Our staff our heroes’ was held at its headquarters in Accra for staff of its subsidiaries. The initiative, which forms part of activities to mark the Jospong Groups Employees …

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Wode Maya tastes fresh cow blood

Renowned travel vlogger and content creator Wode Maya has mesmerized audiences with his captivating adventures throughout Africa and his unyielding dedication to exploring diverse cultures and traditions. Once again, he has caused a stir on social media. In a recent Twitter post, Wode Maya astounded his followers by recounting his …

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Presidential Aspirant Joe Ghartey Storms Kumawu

  On Monday May 15th 2023, astute politician and the NPP Presidential Aspirant, Hon. Joe Ghartey, joined the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party in their one month massive campaign for the parliamentary by-election in Kumawu Constituency. The 2024 Presidential Hopeful was led by the NPP Ashanti Regional …

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IMF approves $3billion bailout for Ghana

Bloomberg has reported that the International Monetary Fund has approved Ghana’s request for a $3 billion bailout to support Ghana’s economic recovery, according to its sources The IMF’s Executive Board met to discuss approval for the funding on Wednesday. The report however added that the announcement will be done later in the …

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Kevin Prince Boateng set to retire from football at the end of season

Former Black Stars player, Kevin-Prince Boateng is set to retire from professional football at the end of the 2022-23 season. After his retirement, Boateng is expected to take up a role as a member technical team of his current club, Hertha Berlin BSC. Despite receiving offers from numerous clubs in Arab countries and America, …

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Adopt a graduated approach to debt recovery – Govt to PURC

The government has urged the PURC to defer at least 35% of the next electricity tariff adjustment owing to the current economic challenges faced by Ghanaians. Ahead of the PURC’s expected quarterly adjustment of electricity tariffs, Government Officials are reported to be impressing on the regulator to be measured in …

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Evil spirit – Shatta Wale throws subtle jab at Mona4Reall critics?

Amidst varying public reactions to the arrest and extradition of socialite Mona4Reall, Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale seems to have taken a subtle swipe at critics taking delight in the news. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday, May 15, 2023, announced the indictment of Ghanaian socialite Mona Faiz Montrage popularly known as Mona4Reall on …

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GIHOC staff call for the immediate removal of Kofi Jumah

The staff of GIHOC Distilleries Limited in Accra, are calling for the removal of its Managing Director, Maxwell Kofi Jumah over mismanagement. According to a citinewsroom.com report, the staff, who embarked on a protest at the premises of the company, said Mr Jumah’s mismanagement has affected the payment of the …

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