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• The cedi traded against the dollar at a mid-rate of 5.7512 • It trade value against the Pounds Sterling stands at 8.1222 mid-rate • The Euro, however, went up at a mid-rate of 7.0070 On the interbank board today, June 10, 2021, the Ghana cedi is trading against the …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the decision of Founders of the defunct banks, Unibank and UT, Dr Kwabena Duffuor and Prince Kofi Amoabeng respectively, to resort to parliament over the collapse of their banks was wrong. The Central Bank says Parliament is not one of the mechanisms available …

• KIA COVID-19 tests raked in $17.3m in the last quarter of 2020 • Ghana Airport Company got less than 10% while Frontiers Healthcare made over 90% out of the total amount made • Non-ECOWAS passengers coming to Ghana by air are required to pay $150 for PCR COVID-19 test The Minister …

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has said the acting Special Prosecutor, Jane Cynthia Naa Torshie Lamptey, continues running to the Chief of Staff at the presidency to take “instructions” concerning the running of the office in the absence of a substantive Special Prosecutor and a Board. In an article expressing …

• A photo of Mankessim SHS students reportedly abusing drugs surfaced online recently • This raised eyebrows with Ghanaians calling on school authorities to act • The school has explained that the photo was part of a project the boys were tasked with  The Visual Arts Department of Mankessim Senior …

The USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum Project in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has, between October 2020 and March 2021 tested almost 30,000 people for Human Immune Virus (HIV) with 2,143 individuals testing positive. The USAID Strengthening the Care Continuum Project is designed to improve the capacity of …

An aide to the late General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sir John has been granted GH¢30,000 bail following his arrest by the police. Charles Owusu said he reported to the Ashanti Regional Police Command over an alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols during the funeral of Sir John. …

• Akufo-Addo has named 19 cabinet ministers • The Cabinet is constituted in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 constitution • Akufo-Addo maintained 19 ministers of state just like his first term President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced nineteen members expected to form his cabinet to help him serve …

The Black Stars of Ghana completed their maiden training at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium ahead of the upcoming friendly clash against Ivory Coast. The four-time African champions touched down in the country on Wednesday after losing 1-0 to Morocco in a friendly game in Rabat. Charles Akonnor and his …

The only woman among the 10 people being tried for allegedly attempting to stage a coup d’etat and overthrow the New Patriotic Party(NPP) government, suggested that they should eliminate President Akufo-Addo when he is finally captured. The Director in charge of Operational Intelligence at the Defence Intelligence Department of the …

  The prime suspect of a gang of assailants who murdered a 24-year-old woman in Koforidua in 2019 has committed suicide. The suspect Kofi Tiatia, believed to be 36 years, was found hanging on a tree Wednesday, June 9 at Nsukwao, a suburb of New Juaben South. His body has …

An East London mother, Phindiwe Grey, gave moving testimony on Wednesday about how her daughter, Nolonwabo Grey of Duncan Village, was kidnapped, raped and murdered by a man who had called her family and demanded R3,000 ransom for her release. The 69-year-old widow’s pain echoed through her testimony in the …

On Tuesday June 8, social media was awash with a viral video of a man slapping France President Emmanuel Macron in the face whiles the president was on a tour in the southern province of Valence. The culprit slapped Macron on the cheeks as he greeted a cheering crowd and …

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday June 9 presented with the country’s first ever 100% made-in-Nigeria mobile phone. Buhari received the mobile device during a virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held inside the State House, Abuja. The device was presented to the President by the Minister of Industry, Trade …

  In response to the growing menace of mistrust and scams within the online commerce space, a new Mobile Money escrow service called Move Secure by Nsano has been launched to facilitate safe and secure transactions on Mobile Money. The service operates by “holding money in trust till both vendor …

A cryptic message on Kumerican rapper Amerado Burner’s Facebook page suggests he might be the next to dominate the rap scene. Amerado Burner shared a photo on his Facebook page that depicted legendary rapper Okyeame Kwame blessing him. He wrote, “In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. …

  Popular Ghanaian traditional priest, Kwaku Bonsam, claims he is behind the death of Nigeria’s most influential preacher, Prophet TB Joshua. The founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, a week before his 58th birthday. While many are mourning over his passing, …

  President of the McCarthy Hill Residents Association, Mr. Eddie Quaynor, has disclosed the association will have no option than to head straight to court for an injunction to stop the new cement factory currently under construction in the area if authorities do not ensure its closure. Mr. Quaynor informed …

A Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team, Solomon Owusu says leaders of the #FixTheCountry movement must be prepared to face the consequences of their intended demonstration. Speaking on Ghana Kasa on Kasapa 102.5 FM, Mr. Owusu stated that it’s prudent the Conveners of the demonstration come to …

•The Takoradi Circuit Court has jailed 3 illegal small scale miners • The activities of galamsey operators have become a topical issue in recent months • The presiding judge, Abigail Animah Asare, noted that the 15 years imprisonment each was a minimum sentence Three illegal small scale miners popularly known …

Five persons are feared dead in a crash that occurred between a timber car and a cargo truck at Afrancho in the Atwima Kwanwoma district of the Ashanti region. The timber car which had loaded fully with logs run over the cargo truck after the two collided. The sad incident …

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, has announced plans by the Ministry to begin rehabilitating all old and dilapidated basic schools across the country. This is to make sure that the schools were safe, attractive and conducive for effective teaching and learning. Dr Adutwum said this when he …

• Captain Smart was handed a month suspension by Dr. Kwaku Oteng • The broadcaster was suspended for allegedly slandering some government officials • Though he denied any wrongdoing, he claimed his boss told him the decision was made as a result of unbearable pressure from the GRA Founder and …

Former Chelsea player Michael Essien, has responded to West Ham United’s signing of Ghanaian teenager Pierre Ekwah. On Wednesday, West Ham signed the 19-year-old defensive midfielder, who has been compared to Michael Essien, for an unknown amount. Ekwah is one of Chelsea’s most gifted young players, and he was anticipated to …

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu have rejoined the Black Stars in camp ahead of their friendly clash with Ivory Coast. Tarique Fosu was axed from the team after reporting late for training ahead of the Morocco game whiles Thomas Partey was said to have been granted a request …