Author Archives: larryehu

Kofi Amoah starts petition to stop gov’t from borrowing

Businessman Dr. Kofi Amoah has called on Ghanaians to demand accountability from the Akufo-Addo led government over the constant borrowing from the international market. The renowned businessman has started a petition to stop the government from accessing more loans from the International Monetary Fund and other financial institutions. His move follows similar petitions in some African countries to stop their ...

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Koforidua: Class 4 pupil crushed to death

A 10-year-old class four (4) pupil Osei Owusu Kuffuor has been crushed to death by a vehicle at Koforidua – Oyoko in the Eastern Region while returning home from school. The incident occurred at about 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Information gathered indicates that the victim was knocked down by a Toyota Hilux pick-up vehicle with registration number GN ...

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On sexualisation of women in mass media – Nana Aba Anamoah writes

There is a phenomenon which has garnered a fair deal of attention in recent times; how the presentation of anything, especially in visual adverts, from plastic buckets to soap, automobiles, energy drinks, well, even children’s toys is done by a woman who is considered extremely physically attractive. Whilst this might be considered ‘normal’ due to its pervasiveness, it betrays a ...

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UK COVID-19: Under-30s offered alternative to AstraZeneca jab

Under-30s are to be offered an alternative Covid jab to the AstraZeneca vaccine due to mounting evidence linking it to rare blood clots, the UK’s vaccine advisory body says. A review by the drugs regulator MHRA found by the end of March 79 people in the UK suffered rare blood clots after vaccination – 19 of whom died. The regulator ...

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Kevin de Bruyne extends Man City contract until 2025

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has signed a new contract with the Premier League leaders that runs until 2025. The 29-year-old Belgium international had more than two years remaining on his previous deal. “Signing this contract was a straightforward decision,” he said. “This football club is geared for success. It offers me everything I need to maximize my performance.” ...

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We will break Ghana’s Afcon penalty curse and win title for Ghana

Black stars winger and Tainjin Sunning Tigers captain Frank Acheampong says he will in the future score Ghana’s last penalty kick to win the country’s fifth Afcon title.The former Anderlecht player was part of the silver winning team at the 2015 Afcon that narrowly lost in penalties in the finals against Ivory coast. Acheampong missed his spot kick after Ghana ...

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Wutah Kobby Hits High Note With 3rd Studio Album

Ghanaian singer and songwriter, Daniel Morris Nyarko,  known in showbiz as Wutah Kobby, is out with a new album titled ‘Abokobi’. The 18-track album features musicians such as Guru, Medikal, Fameye, Kelvynboy, Kurlsongx, Kwesi Swat, Bena Kay and Comedian Waris. According to Wutah Kobby, the Abokobi album will make music lovers escape the difficulties in their circles and propel them to find new heights. As a ...

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Brazil daily Covid deaths top 4,000 for first time

Brazil has recorded more than 4,000 Covid-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time, as a more contagious variant fuels a surge in cases. Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment in some cities, and the health system is on the brink of collapse in many areas. The country’s total death toll is now almost ...

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BoG Admitted Into Basel Consultative Group

THE BANK OF GHANA says it has has been admitted as a member of the Basel Consultative Group (BCG). This brings Ghana into the fold of four countries in Africa (Ghana, Tunisia, Mauritius and Nigeria), that are members of the BCG. The BCG is one of five working groups that form the internal structure of the Basel Committee for Banking ...

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Free SHS: We don’t have beds, other logistics to function – CHASS

The President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) Alhaji Yakub Abubarkar has stated that the decision to postpone the reopening date for SHS 3 students by the Ghana Education Service (GES) was due to lack of furniture and other logistics to facilitate effective teaching and learning. According to the Kumasi T.I Ahmadiayah Senior High School ...

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