Author Archives: larryehu

No institution can force to be respected – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah has said no institution in the country can compel Ghanaians to respect it. It comes on the back of the demand by the judicial council for media houses to remove all stories that are deemed insulting to judges from their system. “In the light of the foregoing, ...

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Angel Group Chairman Dr. Kwaku Oteng inducted into Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame

Chairman of the Angel Group of companies, Dr. Kwaku Oteng has been inducted into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame. The Executive Chairman, Board of Directors, and Evaluation Committee of Corporate Ghana decided to induct the President and founder of one of Ghana’s most successful entrepreneurs after analyzing his contribution to the economy of the country over the years. Starting ...

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Clear bottlenecks for TOR to operate smoothly – Energy expert

Energy expert Dr. Yusif Seleimana has shutdown suggestions that it would not be profitable for the Tema Oil Refinery to refine crude in its current state. He said the government can turn around the fortunes of TOR by ensuring that its RFCC Unit is functional to convert residual fuel into high-value products. This according to him will reposition TOR to ...

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Ghanaians ‘joke’ as Akufo-Addo addresses the nation on Covid

The President’s Facebook page was on Sunday inundated with vile and funny comments as he was busily addressing the nation on the Covid-19 vaccines. President Akufo-Addo on Sunday urged Ghanaians to be confident about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines which are set to be deployed in the country this week. According to him, Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has ...

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Your threats to Media unnecessary – Ben Ephson to Judicial Service

Veteran journalist Ben Ephson has described as unnecessary threats contained in the caution statement by the Judicial Service to media houses. According to him, the Judicial Service could have demanded better exercise of discretion by the media without threatening them. The Judicial Service has in a statement called on media houses to remove stories they describe as inciteful or insulting ...

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

More cryptocurrency trading goes on in Nigeria than almost anywhere else in the world, reflecting a loss of faith in more traditional forms of investment, as Ijeoma Ndukwe reports. Tola Fadugbagbe recalls moving to Lagos from his small south-western town 10 years ago with dreams of brighter prospects. Instead, the 34-year-old ended up in a series of odd jobs earning ...

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Obetsebi Lamptey was declared a terrorist by Akufo-Addo, two other judges – Kwesi Pratt

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah, veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Junior has moved to clarify what he assumes to be ‘deliberate misinformation’ aimed at tarnishing the image and reputation of Ghana’s first president. Pratt on Saturday, February 27 edition of the Alhaji and Alhaji show on Pan African TV dismissed notions that some ...

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Vaccine rollout: Govt’s list of priority persons

President Akufo-Addo has unveiled the strategy for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The President made the announcement in his 24th national address since the outbreak of the virus in the country. Below is the list of priority persons Group 1 Persons most at risk and frontline State officials Healthcare workers Frontline security personnel Persons with underlying medical ...

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Bank of Ghana, EMTECH to pilot sandbox innovation to promote FinTechs

The Bank of Ghana has launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox pilot in collaboration with EMTECH Service LLC. The move, according to a statement issued by the central bank, is in line with its commitment to evolve an enabling and inclusive regulatory environment that promotes FinTechs and supports innovation. “Within the financial sector, a regulatory and innovation sandbox is a supportive and ...

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