The United Kingdom government on Thursday morning announced that it had sanctioned Roman Abramovich and 6 other Russian Oligarchs. Among businesses affected by this is Chelsea FC. This has left many football fans unclear about the ramifications this has on the club. Although the club has been sanctioned, the government has issued a license to...
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BoG warns against ‘Freedom coin’
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has notified the general public about a digital and virtual currency being introduced to Ghanaians called the ‘freedom coin’. BoG said that it has come to its attention that there is an impending launch of the cryptocurrency. A statement issued by BoG on 9 March 2022 indicated that, “the public...
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Al-Wa’ayul Islamie Centre steps up socio-economic dev’t funding with a short code
The Al-Wa’ayul Islamie Centre of Madina West, as part of its efforts, to bridge the gap in its funding for socio-economic development is set to launch a shortcode. The shortcode, *790*40#,will serve as an easily accessible conduit for interested persons to register and make monthly donations pledge of GH¢10 or more on all mobile networks....
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Wontumi eyes European side, Chelsea ownership
Ghanaian businessman, Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has submitted a preliminary proposal of $ 3.1 billion to buy Roman Abrahamovic’s Chelsea football club. In a letter sighted by Baina Tv, He was informed by the owner, Mr Roman Abramovic. It also stated in the letter that, his legal team and transactional advisors are ready to...
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Chelsea owner Abramovich says UK sanction won’t affect the Blues
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been condemned by a large number of people across the globe. The world’s governing body of football (FIFA) and other football governing bodies like UEFA and others have placed sanctions on Russia. News coming from the United Kingdom indicates that an embargo has been laid on Russian oligarchs. This...
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Sulley Muntari’s winner ends Hearts of Oak’s winless run
Accra Hearts of Oak on Wednesday afternoon recorded their first premier league against WAFA since 30 January 2022, when they beat King Faisal by a lone goal. After a quiet first half from both sides, Kwadwo Obeng Jr put Hearts of Oak in the lead a minute after halftime. The striker went past three WAFA...
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World Bank: Ghana’s economy expected to face worst times
The Country Director for World Bank, Pierre Laporte, has said that the country started facing economic challenges before COVID-19. In its January 2022 Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Ghana stated that the stock of public debt was equivalent to 78.4 percent of GDP at the end of 2021, up from 76.1 percent at the...
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R2J Foundation lauches Ramadan outreach
In Africa, vulnerability and poverty are on the rise. This development has been a headache for all heads of state in the continent. Many foundations have done their best to address it. But it seems the problem keeps increasing while the population grows. Early this year, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), known as Road 2 Jannah...
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Four police officers, one civilian arrested in bullion van probe
Four more police officers and one citizen have been arrested in connection with the robbery of bullion vans that shocked Ghana last year. According to the police, the five were apprehended after further investigations. Constables Affisu Yaro Ibrahim, Richard Boadu, Rabiu Jambedu, Albert Ofosu, and suspect Razak Alhassan, a civilian, are the suspects. Interrogation warrants...
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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian ‘mass murder’
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has issued an impassioned statement on the Russian invasion, condemning the “mass murder” of the country’s civilians. She focused on child casualties, mentioning the names of three children who had died in the bombardments. She said Ukraine wanted peace but would defend its borders and its identity. The whereabouts of...