Ghana International Bank PLC (GIB) has been fined 5.8 million pounds by a United Kingdom regulator – Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financial controls. The breach in the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist control, the FCA said, happened over its correspondent banking activities …
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ECG cuts power to Kejetia market over debt
The Electricity Company of Ghana has cut a grid again to the Kumasi Kejetia Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti region over unpaid bills. The power was disconnected from the market by the power distribution company on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Due to the power cut, the market …
Read More »VIDEO: ‘Your new body will soon deflate’ – Abeiku Santana boldly tells Kisa Gbekle
Popular Ghanaian media personality, Abeiku Santana, has blatantly told actress and socialite, Kisa Gbekle, that her new banging body which she spent over GH₵60,000 on will soon lose its value. According to him, all the struggle to keep a firm and sexy body is vanity. He added that everything will …
Read More »Africans celebrate Sadio Mane after Bayern splashed his name on stadium
The sports news headlines of June 22, 2022; were dominated by the eventual signing of Sadio Mane for German giants Bayern Munchen. From his arrival at the airport through to the initial media recordings and his unveiling at the club’s Allianz Arena, updates and photos of Mane in his new …
Read More »No ex-gratia for the next 2 years?
The brouhaha over the payment of ex-gratia to public service holders has been revived following the recent selfless action by the Paramount Chief and the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV. Togbe Afede XIV recently issued a statement in which he disclosed he had refunded a sum of GHC365,392.67 paid …
Read More »I never endorsed Bawumia’s flagbearership bid – President Kufuor clarifies
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has debunked reports in sections of the media and comments on social media purporting that he had endorsed the candidature of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia as flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, NPP. Kufuor at a Father’s Day event over the weekend spoke highly about the dedication of …
Read More »Interest rate on MoMo loans to go up
Amid rising interest rates on the money market, Chief Executive Officer of Letshego Ghana, Arnold Parker, has revealed that interest rates on Qwikloans will increase in the coming weeks. Qwikloan, an innovative financial solution by Letshego Ghana and MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), provides short-term, unsecured, quick and convenient loans to …
Read More »Monkey pox: 9-month-old baby among Ghana’s 18 cases
Persons affected by the viral disease; Monkeypox in Ghana include a 9-month-old baby, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed. The country has recorded 72 cases of Monkeypox so far, with 18 positive tests as of Tuesday, June 14 2022. Speaking at a media engagement on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, …
Read More »Did Akufo-Addo charter private jet for trips to Belgium and Rwanda?
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo arrived in the Rwandan capital, Kigali in the evening of Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to attend an international summit. The president and his delegation are in Kigali for the ongoing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM 2022. President Akufo-Addo flew into the Kigali International Airport …
Read More »Bawumia cannot come to power – Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe
Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has stated that Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will not be able to secure the mandate of party delegates to become flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. According to him, the structures within the party will militate against the reported interest of …
Read More »PHOTOS: Cement blocks used as chairs by Pechie Basic School pupils
Pupils of Pechie Basic School in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region are forced to sit on cement blocks and on the bare floor to study due to lack of proper infrastructure. The situation, according to community members, is negatively impacting the quality of their children’s education. A …
Read More »Torrential rains wreak havoc in Twin-city
The long hours of torrential rains that hit the Twin city of the Western Region have rendered many homeless. The rain also covered the surfaces of many major roads including the Ketan to Nkroful Junction, Kansaworodo, Vodafone, Paa Grant and the Apollo highway. The situation as observed by Ghana News …
Read More »Samini elected as new GIMPA SRC President
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artiste Samini is the newly elected President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Samini won the election alongside his newly appointed Vice President Mabel Mensah. More updates soon.
Read More »Davido gives full scholarship to brilliant but needy Ghanaian student
Nigerian singer Davido has accepted to take full responsibility for the education of a brilliant but needy high school leaver. The “If” hitmaker has offered Suleyman a full scholarship to the university through till he completes. The sad story of the young Ghanaian genius was shared on Twitter where many …
Read More »No case of Ebola in Ghana – Ghana Health Service
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says there is no case of Ebola in Ghana, contrary to earlier media reports. The Director General of GHS, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye at a meet the press session on Wednesday, said the supposed Ebola case in Tamale was a simulation exercise. According to him, various …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Finance Minister’s statement to Parliament on COVID-19 expenditure
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has presented his statement on government’s use of COVID-19 funds to Parliament. This comes after the Minister was summoned before the House to answer 16 questions tabled to his Ministry from different lawmakers. Prior to his June 22nd appearance, the minister could not avail himself for the intended date …
Read More »Immigration Service in Koforidua looks unconcerned as sex trafficking booms near their office
The Eastern Regional Headquarters of Ghana Immigration Service seems to be shirking its anti-human trafficking duties as it looks on for sex trafficking activities to boom in Koforidua. Starr News investigation has identified that young female Nigerians are being trafficked to Koforidua in Ghana for sexual exploitation through the conspiracy …
Read More »2022 World Cup: Exploring the beautiful ‘Vagina Stadium’ in Qatar
Officially known as the Al Janoub Stadium, it has been nicknamed the ‘Vagina stadium’ because of its resemblance to the female genitalia. The stadium is among eight others that will be used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in Qatar. It comprises various sporting facilities, including …
Read More »How dare you call a fellow woman a prostitute – Don Little questions Agradaa
Actor, Don Little, has questioned Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranting formerly known as Nana Agradaa for using derogatory words on gospel artiste, Joyce Blessing. Agradaa in a recent attack on Joyce Blessing labelled the gospel artiste a prostitute after a video of her seemingly drunk and begging a certain Kwame not to end their relationship went …
Read More »‘I wish Black Stars win the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy’ – Italian Ambassador
Italian Ambassador to Ghana, Daniela d’Orlandi says it is her wish to see Black Stars win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament later this year. Ghana exited the competition at the group stage when they last participated in the 2014 edition in Brazil. Ghana have been paired in Group …
Read More »Police Service funds prosthesis leg for injured officer
General Corporal Isaac Opoku Asumam has become the second Police officer to benefit from the 6.1 Million Cedis Police Emergency Medical Intervention Fund (PEMIF) after he was flown to New Delhi, India for medical attention. The PEMIF, an initiative of the Police Administration which was approved and launched in January …
Read More »DECAM founder dissolves church after alleged sex scandal
Founder of the Divinity Empire Campus Ministry (DECAM) also known as Christ Symbolic Union, Apostle Vinny Max Bani, has announced the end of his ministry. The Apostle has also ordered the removal of every shred of information on the internet linking him to his ministry as an apostle, an identity …
Read More »National Cathedral: David Adjaye will refund monies paid him if NDC wins power – Ablakwa
The MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says a future NDC government will make sure consultant to the National Cathedral project, Sir David Adjaye refund controversial payments made to him by the state. The Minority in Parliament demanded answers from Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for releasing GHC25 million to …
Read More »VIDEO: Diamond Appiah fights Nana Tornado
Failed NPP politician cum socialite, Diamond Appiah, has lambasted Nana Tornado after he leaked an audio in which the former was purportedly exposing Afia Schwarzenegger. One of the reasons for Afia’s visit to the Nogokpo shrine was to seek justice and summon some individuals spreading reports that she once slept with …
Read More »Organize a massive demo to force government to listen – Wereko-Brobbey to Arise Ghana leaders
Arise Ghana, a pressure group, has called on Dr Charles Wereko-Brobbey, a statesman and a leading member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to confer with him on the objective of the Group and its activities. A statement issued by Mr Ishaq Awudu,National Communication Secretary of the People’s National …
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