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Prof Kwesi Botchwey, former Finance Minister dies at 78

Professor Kwesi Botchwey, a former Minister of Finance has died at 78. He died on Saturday morning, November 19, 2022. He was receiving medical treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, where he passed on Saturday morning, according to family sources. Prof Botchwey is the longest serving Finance Minister in Ghana having served in… Continue reading Prof Kwesi Botchwey, former Finance Minister dies at 78

$100m oil cash is too much ‘to go’ on the blind side of Finance Minister – Ricketts-Hagan

Cape Coast South lawmaker Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan has said the laws manning petroleum funds in Ghana stipulate that the cash should be deposited into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF), not any other. He said although the Finance Minister may have been exonerated by 8-member committee after it was established that he did not instruct that the money… Continue reading $100m oil cash is too much ‘to go’ on the blind side of Finance Minister – Ricketts-Hagan

Cedi Depreciation: Some banks in bed with ‘Black Market’ operators – Akua Donkor

Ghanaian politician and presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor is claiming that, the country’s currency  keeps depreciating against the dollar because some banks are in bed with people who deal in the ‘Black Market’ According to her, some workers of the various banks secretly sell out the US Dollar to… Continue reading Cedi Depreciation: Some banks in bed with ‘Black Market’ operators – Akua Donkor

Kizz Daniel reveals reason for naming latest single ‘Odo’

One of the hottest songs on the planet now is ‘Cough (Odo)’ by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. The singer has finally revealed why he chose a Ghanaian word for the title of his song. He explained to Lexis Bill on Drivetime on Joy that his choice for a Twi word ‘Odo’ which translates to ‘love’,… Continue reading Kizz Daniel reveals reason for naming latest single ‘Odo’

Agradaa still in custody despite bail variation

The Founder of the Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, Patricia Asiedua, aka Nana Agradaa, is still in custody despite variations to her bail conditions. This is because the accused, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence, has not been able to execute the bail set by the… Continue reading Agradaa still in custody despite bail variation

I was in a toxic relationship, but I am single now – Kuami Eugene

Ghanaian highlife musician, Kuami Eugene has opened up on his relationship status. The artiste says he was in a toxic relationship previously but is now single and ready to mingle. The ‘Take Away’ singer who was on set shooting the video to his latest record ‘Single’ made this known . According to the Lynx signee,… Continue reading I was in a toxic relationship, but I am single now – Kuami Eugene

2022 World Cup: Why I chose Ghana instead of Spain – Inaki Williams

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has stated he did not opt to play for Ghana just because the Black Stars qualified for the 2022 World Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? Inaki, 28, was named in the Black Stars squad that will feature in the upcoming finals in Qatar. While defending his switch of loyalty from Spain to Ghana,… Continue reading 2022 World Cup: Why I chose Ghana instead of Spain – Inaki Williams

Mr Ibu’s daughter ends marriage with TikTok husband after 9 months

Nkechi Ibu, daughter of Nigerian actor John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, has ended her nine-month-old marriage with her TikTok husband, Kelvin. The couple got married in a private ceremony in February 2020. However, in a recent post on her Instagram page, Nkechi announced that she is now single. She wrote: “I am now single. I… Continue reading Mr Ibu’s daughter ends marriage with TikTok husband after 9 months