Author Archives: larryehu

Sekondi-Takoradi based Beach FM back on air after NCA shutdown

One of the over 20 radio stations that were shut down by the National Communications Authority, NCA in May this year for various infractions is back on air after going through the process to meet its obligations. Sekondi-Takoradi based Beach FM had been off air for nearly five months since May 13. Like many others, the station, owned by Focus ...

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King Ayisoba goofs while setting the record straight?

Virtually everybody was surprised to hear King Ayisoba correct a ‘lyrical misrepresentation’ in his most popular song and till now, some cannot fathom how they got it wrong. Not only that, many are shocked about the musician’s long wait to correct the error. For over a decade, music enthusiasts have been singing and enjoying King Ayisoba’s monster hit song – ...

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27 schools seeded for 2020 NSMQ

Twenty-seven schools have automatically qualified for the 2020 National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ). The schools were the quarter-finalists in the 2019 edition, which saw St Augustine’s College beat PRESEC-Legon and St Peter’s SHS to the title. Losing finalists and record winners Presbyterian Boys’ SHS will lead Greater Accra Region’s charge. They will be joined by Accra Academy, Achimota School, ...

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PDS: Punish officials for causing financial loss – Minority to Akufo-Addo

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Akufo-Addo led government of causing financial loss to the state following the withdrawal of $190 million final tranche of the MCC compact II. Speaking to the media in Parliament, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu demanded officials responsible be held accountable for the loss of money to the state. “Conversely we could term this as ...

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PDS: Akufo-Addo stood up to America – Dep. Energy minister

Deputy minister for Energy William Owuraku Aidoo says President Akufo-Addo deserves praise for standing up to America over the PDS contract cancellation. The government of Ghana has canceled its concession agreement with the private investor for the management of ECG despite opposition by the American government. The Ghana government argues PDS failed to satisfy some key condition precedents under the ...

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I never called anyone a witch – Ursula Owusu

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has stated that she never tagged Ghanaians as witches for complaining about economic hardship under the Akufo-Addo led administration. According to the Member of Parliament, she ”merely touted the NPP government’s achievements as remarkable and tangible and asserted that only blind propagandists would feign ignorance of these visible achievements which were ...

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Accra Mall to be shut temporarily Thursday

Tenants at the Accra Mall will temporarily shut down their shops on Thursday, October 24, to protest what they describe as difficult conditions at the mall. The tenants are demanding among other things a reduction in their rent charges and also an improvement in promotions to increase sales. A statement issued Wednesday revealed that management of the mall has failed ...

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Ghana govt stands ground against US over PDS agreement termination

Amid the outcry over the botched concession agreement between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Power Distribution Services (PDS), the Government of Ghana has stated clearly that it can’t compromise on the termination of the agreement. This follows the United States government’s expression of “regret” over the termination and its stated position that the termination is “unwarranted” and hopes ...

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