GN Bank downgraded to savings and loans company
The Group Nduom (GN) Bank is now a savings and loans company. This follows the bank’s inability to meet the Bank of Ghana minimum capital of GHS400 million by December 31, 2018 This was after the Central Bank finished what it describes as the banking resolution requiring each commercial bank operating in the country to […]
Funeral rites for Ya-Naa put on hold
Report reaching GBC’s Radio Ghana indicates that the final funeral rites for the late overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abdulai Yakubu Andani which was to begin January 4 has been put on hold by the Andani royal family over fresh disagreement between them and the Abudu family. The Spokesperson in charge of Publicity Committee for the […]
Michelle Obama's book 'most valuable' of 2018
Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming was the “most valuable” title of the year, according to The Bookseller. The book, which came out before Christmas, topped bestseller charts and brought in £7.7m in sales. It wasn’t the best-selling book of the year, but its release came at an important time, says the publishing magazine’s editor Phil Jones. […]
Bongo Youth Parliament Inaugurated
A youth group calling itself Bongo Youth Parliament has been inaugurated in Bongo of the Upper East Region with a call on the youth in the area to cultivate the habit of oneness and desist from drug abuse. The mandate as youth parliament is to foster a sustainable relation between the youth groups and governance […]
Ghana: The year 2018 in retrospect
It’s been another full twelve (12) months for all, businesses, the presidency, the clergy, legislators, the judiciary, educators, the health sector, journalists, the man on the street, and more. GBC24 recaps some of the key events just in case you missed out on some headlines. Watch more here: ??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjFro9gOtA
German politicians targeted in mass data attack
Hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, have had personal details stolen and published online. Contacts, private chats and financial details were put out on Twitter which belong to figures from every political party except the far-right AfD. Data from celebrities and journalists were also leaked. It is unclear who was behind the attack, […]
Protesters call on Sudan's President Bashir to step down
Protesters have gathered in the Sudanese city of Omdurman to call for an end to the nearly 30-year rule of President Omar al-Bashir. The BBC’s Mohamed Osman says security forces have used tear gas against some of the 300 or so demonstrators there. Sudan has already been rocked by two weeks of sometimes deadly street […]
Samsung’s new space-saving monitors can fold flat against a wall or cubicle
Samsung has announced a new space-saving desk monitor ahead of CES 2019. Called the Samsung Space Monitor, the screen is attached to a movable arm that also hides cables, allowing it to sit flush against a wall and free up desk space when not in use. The Space Monitor will come in two versions: a […]
Kidi, Kuami Eugene disappointed about prophecies citing them
Lynx entertainment signees Kidi and Kuami Eugene have said they are disappointed in Prophet Nigel’s delivery of prophecies about them. Speaking to Joy News’ Mz Gee, the duo explained that they preferred to have received the prophecies in person than to have it circulated all over social media. “I don’t know about his orientation but […]
Meghan may give birth at same hospital that saved Sophie
She is quitting London — reportedly to avoid living next door to her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge — and now the Duchess of Sussex is making plans to give birth at a different hospital from Kate. While Prince William’s wife had all three of her children in the private Lindo Wing at St Mary’s […]
Kevin Hart 'evaluating' return as Oscars host after Ellen calls Academy
Kevin Hart says he is still thinking about hosting the 2019 Oscars after fellow comedian Ellen DeGeneres told him she reached out to the Academy of Motion Pictures on his behalf and they said they still wanted him for the job. The comedian said he is “evaluating” retaking the hosting job during an episode of […]
Michael Kors' take over of Versace is complete
The 59-year-old designer announced his plans to buy the company for $2.7 billion last year and Michael Kors Holdings Ltd has now officially changed its name to Capri Holdings and will trade under the new stock market ticker CPRI. The fashion mogul brought the brand in September 2018 as part of its action plan to […]
Upper West: New technical school for Karni in the offing
The Karni Area Youth and Development Association, KAYDA, in the Upper West Region has secured a fifty acre land to construct a technical school in the area. All communities under the traditional area have been levied and molding of blocks has started for work to commence on the project soon. Chairman of the Association, Aggrey […]
Ex-Credit Suisse bankers arrested over '$2bn fraud scheme' in Mozambique
Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested over their alleged role in a $2bn (£1.5bn) fraud scheme connected to firms in Mozambique, according to US authorities. The men have been released on bail in London while the US seeks their extradition. The scheme allegedly involved loans to state-owned companies in Mozambique. Two others, including […]
