The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described government’s flagship Free SHS Senior High School (SHS) programme as poorly targeted. The Fund made this observation in its latest country report on Ghana, whose request for a $3 billion bailout it recently approved. According to the report, the Free SHS programme “which covers the full cost of… Continue reading IMF tells government that their free shs is poorly targeted.
Month: May 2023
“you can’t change me”-Hilda Baci tells critics about her dressing.
The Internet Sensation Hilda Baci has slammed and told her piece of her mind critics of the dress she wore at her star-studded 27th birthday party. Clad in a half-naked ensemble that exuded confidence and nonconformity, she left guests in awe and sparked conversations that are sure to linger for years to come. As a… Continue reading “you can’t change me”-Hilda Baci tells critics about her dressing.
Has Black Sherif joined the illuminati for fame?
New Music Sensation Black Sherif is garnering attention for himself that could later in the years cause serious harm to his music and brand. The Young Star in the last few days has been trending after he displayed a Baphomet on stage while performing in New York last weekend. During his show in New York… Continue reading Has Black Sherif joined the illuminati for fame?
Anas will not show his face to Kwesi Nyantakyi.
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has declined to show his face to Kwesi Nyantakyi and his lawyers in chambers, before court proceedings in a case Anas is expected to testify against Nyantakyi, a former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Consequently, Anas has turned down an invitation by the prosecution to testify in the… Continue reading Anas will not show his face to Kwesi Nyantakyi.
4 suspects on EOCO wanted list for stealing over GH¢2m from bank accounts.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared four persons wanted for allegedly swapping the mobile phone numbers of customers of some banks fraudulently and withdrawing money from their various bank accounts. The four suspects are Derrick Obeng alias Chilling; Nicholas Gyekye alias Payges, Ezekiel Otoo and Frederick Anzi Quainoo, alias Kakra. Their two… Continue reading 4 suspects on EOCO wanted list for stealing over GH¢2m from bank accounts.
Ga Traditional Council affirms ban on Public Address Systems in churches and institutions.
The Ga Traditional Council restated on Wednesday that the use of Public Address Systems by churches and other institutions, which was prohibited as part of the ban on drumming and noisemaking, remains in effect. Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, emphasized that the members of the Ga Traditional Council had never approved the… Continue reading Ga Traditional Council affirms ban on Public Address Systems in churches and institutions.
IMF approves Ghana’s bailout.
After 10 months of discussions and negotiations, Ghana has finally received approval from the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year budget support programme aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability. The extended credit facility (ECF) which would see the country receive $3 billion is also expected to support structural… Continue reading IMF approves Ghana’s bailout.
Asantehene launches 2023 Green Ghana Day.
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched this year’s Green Ghana Day project in Kumasi and charged institutions to take responsibility for their role in the continuous degradation of the environment. He said both the chieftaincy and government institutions could not claim innocence of activities of illegal miners within their respective jurisdictions. Consequently, the… Continue reading Asantehene launches 2023 Green Ghana Day.
Hajia 4Reall extradited from UK to US in alleged $2M romance scam.
Ghanaian social media influencer, Hajia 4Reall has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the US for allegedly swindling over $2 million from older, single American men and women in a twisted lonely hearts scam, US federal prosecutors said on Monday (May 15, 2023). Hajia 4Reall, real name Mona Faiz Montrage, who is 30 years-old,… Continue reading Hajia 4Reall extradited from UK to US in alleged $2M romance scam.
Mahama on appointing less than 60 ministers who will not be entitled to ex-gratia.
Mr John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that if he emerges victorious in the 2024 elections, his appointed ministers and officials will no longer receive ex-gratia payments. In his acceptance speech following his election as the NDC’s flagbearer on Monday, May 15, 2023, the former president highlighted his… Continue reading Mahama on appointing less than 60 ministers who will not be entitled to ex-gratia.