Author Archives: larryehu

Ghana’s economy has significantly improved under Akufo-Addo and Bawumia – Turkson

An economist and a lecturer at the University of Ghana has lauded the Akufo-Addo government and the economic management team headed by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for spearheading remarkable progress on the economic front of Ghana coupled with a stable macro- and micro-economic growth. Speaking on Joynews’ flagship political show ‘Newsfile’ on Saturday, 15th February to review the townhall meeting organised ...

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US-based Ghanaian doctor indicted for more than $23M in healthcare fraud

A US-based Ghanaian surgeon, Dr Moses deGragt-Johnson has been indicted after allegedly falsifying $26m in claims from private health insurers and the US government. The Ghanaian born surgeon who is facing 58 counts of indictment has been accused of performing unnecessary procedures on patients, billing health care companies millions for surgeries he never performed and “poaching” patients at local hospitals. ...

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Airbus records €1.36 billion losses after corruption scandal

Plane maker, Airbus has recorded a net loss € 1.36 billion in the 2019 financial year after paying record fines to the US, UK and France in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement over how it paid bribes to secure mouthwatering deals in 20 countries including Ghana. The loss according to dw.com, loss comes a year after the company reported a whopping ...

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Abume, Kpedzi communities still in darkness year on after bloody clash

Abume and Kokonte-Kpedzi both fishing Communities near the Akosombo Hydro Electric Dam area in the Asuoguaman District of the Eastern Region have been sleeping in darkness for a year after a bloody clash between the two communities over electricity in February 2019. The bloody clash between the two Communities was triggered by the disconnection of Kpedzi community from power supply ...

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Kennedy Osei’s first statement after marriage to Tracy is a ‘curse on his life’

The family of Business tycoon, Osei Kwame Despite got the Ghanaian social media space talking throughout the weekend. The only reason for all the buzz was the lavish wedding ceremony for his first son, Kennedy Osei Asante and the love of life, Tracy. During the luxurious reception organized for them, Kennedy got to make his first unofficial statement while happily ...

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GPL week 10 match report: Hearts of Oak 3-2 Bechem United

A last-gasp Kofi Kordzi’s goal ensured Hearts of Oak defeat Bechem United 3-2 in Week 10 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Hearts of Oak coach Edward Odoom retained the same starting line-up that held Aduana Stars to a goalless draw in Dormaa last week. The team was however boosted by the return ...

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Short C’ssion recommendation against me ‘bogus’ – Bryan Acheampong

Bryan Acheampong has described the recommendation by the Emile Short Commission that he should be reprimanded by the state over the Ayawaso byelection violence as bogus. According to him, there was no testimony or evidence at the commission hearing that links him directly to the chaos that shocked the nation during the election to replace the deceased MP Emmanuel Agyarko. ...

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