Author Archives: larryehu

NSS lady sues First Atlantic Bank top manager over failure to fulfill relationship ‘obligations’

A former National Service personnel of First Atlantic Bank in Accra has filed a suit against one of the bank’s manager, Ernest Kwasi Nimako, after the latter allegedly failed to uphold commitments made in their supposed intimate relationship. A Director of Finance, Mr Kwasi Nimako, was sued by Deborah Seyram Adablah and he is expected to appear before Friday, January ...

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NDC removes Haruna Iddrisu and Avedzi as Minority and Deputy Minority Leaders respectively

The leadership of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has removed Harruna iddrisu as the Minority Leader.  He has been replaced with Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam lawmaker Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The party has also removed James Klutse Avedzi as Deputy Minority Leader. He has also been replaced with Ellembelle Member of Parliament Kofi Armah Buah. The party says these changes form part of ...

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Shirt made for Pele could sell for £30,000

A Brazil football shirt prepared for legendary player Pele ahead of his last international is estimated to sell for up to £30,000 at auction. It was one of two number 10 jerseys made for Brazil’s game in 1971 against Yugoslavia, Hansons Auctioneers said. Pele did not wear it in the match and gave it to the team’s masseur instead. The ...

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Ronald Koeman returns as Netherlands coach; replaces Van Gaal

Ronald Koeman pledged Monday to take the Netherlands back to playing attractive, attacking football as he began his second stint in charge of the national team that lost in the World Cup quarterfinals to eventual winners Argentina. Koeman, who had been named as successor to Van Gaal last year already, was officially unveiled on Monday at a news conference and ...

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Bale to play in golf event after retiring from football

Former Wales captain Gareth Bale has announced he will play in a PGA Tour event just two weeks after retiring from professional football. Bale said he will compete in February’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California. The 33-year-old retired earlier this month as Wales’ most-capped male player and record men’s goalscorer. “Delighted to announce I will be playing in the ...

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BoG reporting manufactured inter-bank exchange rates – Alex Mould

A former Executive Director of the Standard Chartered Bank, Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, has stated that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is reporting manufactured inter-bank exchange rates – the rate at which banks transact large ticket forex deals with each other – thereby encouraging a two tiered forex pricing mechanism in the country, in order to manipulate data. According to Mr ...

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CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies last eight spot confirmed

Ghana have qualified for the 2022 African Nations Championship quarter-finals following Madagascar’s impressive win over Sudan on Tuesday evening, Black Galaxies defeated Sudan 3-1 last week to put themselves in a good position to qualify, but they still needed Madagascar’s help. Ghana needed Madagascar to avoid a heavy defeat against Sudan to qualify, and the Barea exceeded expectations with a ...

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Exclude individual bondholders from Debt Exchange – Ghana Bondholders Forum reaffirms position

The Ghana Bondholders Forum has reaffirmed the need for government to exclude individual bondholders, including individuals and Collective Investment Schemes, who account for less than 11% of the eligible bonds. According to the Forum, with the banks onboarding the Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) Programme, the government is set to reach its 80% target, and as such they must be exempted ...

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Frank Lampard sacked by Everton

Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at Goodison Park. Defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday was Everton’s ninth loss in 12 Premier League games. They are second from bottom of the table with 15 points from 20 matches, above Southampton on goal difference. Former England midfielder Lampard, 44, replaced Rafael ...

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