The Electricity Company of Ghana has warned of an imminent power and water crisis within the Greater Kumasi areas if stringent measures are not instituted to check encroachment on lands bordering transmission sites and power lines. The power distributor is also worried as the situation is adversely affecting its operations, …
Read More »Afia Schwarzenegger warns Sam George
Ghanaian socialite, Afia Schwarzenegger, has sent out a strong warning to Sam George saying if he wants to trend, she was going to assist him to get the attention. The reason for the attacks is unclear but a post sighted on some social media accounts suggests the Ningo-Prampram MP disagreed …
Read More »Terrorists may use religious activists to attack Ghana – Nat’l Security warns
Ghana’s National Security Secretariat is urging Ghanaians to be extra vigilant since the nation is not immune from threats of terrorism. The Secretariat, however, added that the Security Agencies in the country are alert to combat any form of terrorism. “We are not insulated from those attacks therefore, we think …
Read More »Cedi to further depreciate as no cent of US$2bn capital has been raised – Adongo warns
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has cautioned of a further sustained depreciation of the Ghana Cedi. He believes government’s promise to raise and inject a capital of US$2 billion meant to shore the Cedi and stabilise the economy, is yet to get results. In a Facebook post sighted …
Read More »‘Advertiser’ Stonebwoy reacts as Bank of Ghana warns against ‘SIDICOIN’ cryptocurrency
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has in a statement cautioned the general public against investing in a cryptocurrency scheme “SIDICOIN” expected to be launched in the country before long. The statement, issued on April 27, 2022, and signed by the secretary, Sandra Thompson, said “neither this investment scheme nor the …
Read More »Kogi buries poisoned cows, warns residents against beef consumption
The Kogi government Friday directed the burial of the carcasses of some of the 20 poisoned cows discovered on Wednesday in Lokoja. The government also directed residents of Lokoja to stay off consumption of beef for seven days not to fall victim of some of the poisoned meat allegedly already …
Read More »Stop buying hot food in plastics – Minister warns Ghanaians
The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Kwaku Afriyie has called on Ghanaians to stop purchasing food wrapped in plastic in order to avoid the risk it poses to one’s health. The Minister also wants laws to be put in place banning the use of plastics for selling …
Read More »Expect food prices to keep rising – IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that global food prices were at record highs before the war in Ukraine. The IMF said the Russia-Ukraine conflict will further increase costs and inflation more broadly. Since the outbreak of the warfare between Russia and Ukraine, prices of commodities especially, crude oil …
Read More »Don’t patronize “Freedom Coin” – BoG warns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned Ghanaians against trading in the yet to be launched cryptocurrency named “Freedom Coin”. “The public is hereby cautioned that neither this cryptocurrency nor the promoting company has approval from Bank of Ghana to operate in the banking and payment sector. “In line with …
Read More »Yaya Toure warns Nigeria coach over invitation of Watford striker for Ghana clash
Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has cautioned Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen over the inclusion of Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ghana. According to Toure, the 24-year-old plays for himself and not the team. Dennis was named in the Super …
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