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Banks with less than 10% CAR asked to recapitalise

Banks with a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of less than 10 percent of their assets have been asked to submit plans for recapitalisation, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has disclosed. The ratio – a principal financial soundness indicator – demonstrates banks ‘ ability to finance their long-term capital expenditures and ventures, and …

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Police arrests two suspected kidnappers, rescue two victims

Two suspected kidnappers were on Tuesday, March 28 arrested by operatives of Ogun state Police Command and two kidnapped victims were rescued from them.   The suspects identified as Mohammed Bello and Mohammed Bashiru were arrested following a distress call received from Bisodun village at about 8 pm that kidnappers …

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WHO to consider adding obesity drugs to ‘essential’ medicines list

The World Health Organization for the first time, could  reportedly add drugs that combat obesity to the  “essential medicines list,” which would be used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries.   The report published by Reuters on Wednesday, March 29 says the WHO’s panel of advisers …

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23-year old farmer escape death after an attack by a herdsman

A 23-year-old farmer escaped death and is currently receiving medical treatment at the St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo after he was attacked by a nomadic herdsman on his farm in the Canteen Electoral Area of the West Gonja Municipality. The sad incident occurred on Monday, March 27, 2023, at about …

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VIDEO: Fire razes brothels in Tarkwa

Brothels at the Tarkwa railway station have been gutted by fire. The brothels, made of plywood and numbering about fifty cubicles, were totally burnt down by the fire after 4pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Tarkwa. This is the third time the brothels have been guttered by fire within …

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Odinga condemns invasion of Kenya ex-leader’s farm

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has condemned the invasion of the property of former president Uhuru Kenyatta. In an interview with the BBC, he said he believed the attack was carried out by “goons” hired by the government. Mr Kenyatta is an ally of Odinga’s. Monday was the second day …

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Lesotho MPs to discuss reclaiming parts of South Africa

Lesotho parliament is expected on Wednesday to discuss a motion on the reclamation of some parts of South Africa. An opposition MP wants legislators to “declare the whole of the Free State, parts of the Northern Cape, parts of the Eastern Cape, parts of Mpumalanga and parts of KwaZulu-Natal as …

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Common Reasons Why People Die While Sleeping

According to verywellhealth article, many people regularly die while sleeping, yet few understand why this occurs. Many people all around the world don’t know the real causes of sleep-related deaths. 1. A heart attack, which prevents the heart from pumping blood and oxygen to the rest of the body, is …

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Nana Akomea narrates incident that led to the death of Kumawu MP

InterCity STC Boss, Nana Akomea has disclosed circumstances leading to the death of Kumawu MP, Philip Atta Basoah. “Just last Friday we got information that he got stroke. Unfortunately he lives alone, so around 9:30am his Driver who was in his house to take him to Parliament wasn’t hearing from him so …

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DOWNLOAD MP3: “Paradise” by Morganah

Stunnas Multimedia news artist , Morganah has released his first single ‘Paradise’. Although he has released three songs already, ‘Paradise’ which was released Monday, March 27/ 2023 is the first track released since he was Joined by Stunnas Multimedia. The West African Musician who has a great taste for delivering …

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Uganda Dokomeri Cell Residents Appeal For Clean Water

  Story by: Richard Onapatum The authorities and residents of Dokomeri Cell, Ngariam County, Katakwi town council in Katakwi district, Eastern Uganda have appealed to government agencies or well wishers to atleast provide them with a clean and safe water drinking source.   The residents have for the last 15 …

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Hayford Siaw honored by global philanthropy organization, Reach for Change

Hayford Siaw, a Ghanaian social entrepreneur, has been honored by the non-profit organization Reach for Change for his outstanding contribution to systems change, partnership, and advancing progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 10, and 13. This recognition comes as a result of Siaw’s tireless efforts to disrupt the status …

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Namibian cheetah relocated to India dies

One of eight cheetahs flown to India from Namibia in September last year died on Monday. Namibia’s environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the cheetah, aged five, died of kidney failure. He said the cheetah, named Sasha, was under medical care for the past three months. The female cheetah was …

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Ghana beats Algeria 1-0 to qualify for U23 AFCON in Morocco

The Ghana U23 team has secured qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament set to be hosted in Morocco. The qualification has been sealed today after the Black Meteors beat Algeria 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The win means Ghana has secured a …

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ECG disconnects power at Osu Police Barracks over illegal connection

The Electricity Company of Ghana has reportedly disconnected power to parts of the Osu Police Barracks because of an illegal connection to the national grid. According to citinewsroom.com, the task force from the ECG discovered the illegal connections on three blocks of the barracks, which had connected power directly without …

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