We know he is a thief or at least the criminal suspect of a grand theft, because in the lead-up to the 2016 general election Mr. Sylvester Mensah was arrested by agents from the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI). At about the same time, his bank accounts were frozen and his passport impounded. I highlight … Read more
Waste managing contractors in Kumasi are up in arms against the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly after the latter’s failure to pay them for collecting waste from houses in the Asowase and other sub-metros for years. Waste management is a major public health challenge in Ghana. Just Kumasi and Accra generate more than 4,000 tonnes of waste … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo declared income of over 225 million euros in 2015, including 20 million euros held in 22 Swiss bank accounts, a Spanish newspaper reported Sunday as the Real Madrid star battles accusations of tax evasion. The Portuguese international earned 203.7 million euros outside of Spain and 23.5 million inside the country, according to a … Read more
On December 1, 2015, First Capital Plus, an indigenous bank, embarked on a new journey. The very first step to mark the new forward-thinking approach and the vision to become the local bank of excellence for African markets was marked by rebranding from First Capital Plus Bank to Capital Bank. To actualise the corporate vision, … Read more
We are done with the elections, and counting is underway. Nothing I am going to write here will change anything. The hours between now and the time the Electoral Commissioner makes the final declaration must, of necessity, be a period of solemn reflection, on what we think of our country Ghana. So I voted, and … Read more
If you have sailed before like I did in my heydays, you will realize that the work of a captain on board a ship is similar to that of a commander in an armed force. When things become hot at the war front and the army is about to lose a battle, the commander has … Read more
It is nice to see your compatriots succeed, but it’s much better when you succeed yourself. In other words, we all want the best for ourselves. However, the President thinks that when he and his brother succeed that is enough for the Northerners. He thinks that jetting off across the globe fills their stomach. He … Read more
President Mahama and his NDC government corrupt practices have resulted in excessive public spending, less efficient tax system , needless high public deficit and destabilization of national budgets, heightened capital flight and the creation of perverse incentives that stimulate income-seeking rather than productive activities. “When public money is stolen for private gain, it means fewer … Read more
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial.” After watching Mr Hamid’s press conference on Mahama’s alleged attempt to bribe Mr Bugri Naabu to destroy Nana Akufo-Addo, I spent a sleepless night asking myself, “what do those guys really think of … Read more
Some bankers have ruled out huge layoffs of their human resource following the adoption of modern technologies in their operations. According to them, the job losses could largely be blamed on the inability of institutions to draw a clear balance in their innovation. “We developed some innovative products which we call the Omni Bank pay … Read more
Regional Minister, John Ackon says the situation is distracting KMA from carrying out its mandate The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has appealed to the government for an urgent financial support and legal assistance to deal with GH¢50.2 million judgment debt and 49 court cases. Regional Minister, John Alexander Ackon, says the situation is distracting the Assembly … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) yesterday sharply responded to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying that it does not understand why Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Communications and other government officials continue to tell lies to Ghanaians about the glaringly hard economic situation they have created in the country. According to the party, it was … Read more
Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akomea, says the dubious nature of the National Democratic Congress government is typified by President Mahama himself. According to him, the president’s penchant for lying to Ghanaians has attained unassailable heights, adding that the NPP is not surprised that lies are being continued by the Minister of … Read more
Recipients of foreign remittance can now opt to have the money paid directly to their bank account, following a collaboration between Unity Link remittance company and Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS). This collaboration also enables intended beneficiaries to receive their remittances directly on their e-zwich card. The cash to account remittance as it … Read more
The Internet is a powerful tool for communication and research as well as providing businesses with means of connecting with consumers and generating income. Advancement in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the rise in the volume of banking business performed electronically are causing what will be a vital catalyst for changing the business policies … Read more
In an era where artistes’ fan armies are the motivators, foot soldiers and gatekeepers of artistes’ visions and values, artistes do whatever is possible to maintain them. Artistes either hang out, meet and greet, dine and wine or even organise free concerts for their staunch fans to show appreciation and a way of keeping them … Read more
I heard Alfred Agbesi Woyome, accuse me on Citi News on 24th November 2016 at the 5.30 pm news of having ordered or authorized the Ministry of Finance to pay him part of the GHC51.2million unconstitutionally looted by the incumbent Government for Woyome. I also heard him allege that I ordered or authorized a September … Read more
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Martin Alamisi Amidu has pointed out that the only constitutional means for Ghanaians to retrieve the GH¢51.2 million judgement debt from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome is to vote the current government out on December 7, 2016. He said he, as an individual, is resorting to the law courts … Read more
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has said he had no hand in the GHS51.2million judgment debt payment made to businessman Alfred Woyome, which the Supreme Court has ruled must be refunded to the state because it was ill-gotten. Mr Amidu, in a statement, said contrary to recent claims by Mr Woyome that he (Mr Amidu) … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has said businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, is exhibiting symptoms of “mental exhaustion and frustration” hence his constant and unrestrained outbursts in the media. In his recent Citi News interview, Mr. Woyome, who is at the center of the 51 million Cedis judgment debt, accused Mr. Amidu, the former AG, of … Read more