The Central Bank has cautioned Ghanaians against taking loans from some 19 unlicensed institutions. These illegal entities mostly employ the use of mobile applications and social media in their activities." According to BoG, the activities of these unauthorized entities amount to non-adherence to consumer protection requirements and abuse of customer data and privacy laws. Among the entities providing loan services without a license from the Bank of Ghana include the following:1. 4Cedi Instant Mobile loan application3.

General News of Saturday, 10 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Atlas Lions of Morocco have beaten Portugal in the quarter-finals to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This victory makes Morocco the first African country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals, following several failed and painful attempts from the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Terenga Lions of Senegal, and the Black Stars of Ghana in 1990, 2002, and 2010 respectively. Morocco, who went into the quarter-final phase as the only African representative in the 2022 World Cup defended their lives after taking the lead in the 42nd minute through Youssef En Nesyri. Portugal manager, Fernando Santos, made two quick changes in the early stages of the second half with the introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leao as they searched for the equalizer. Morocco have just conceded only one goal (own-goal) in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and they will meet the winner of the game between England and France in the semi-finals.

Politics of Saturday, 10 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 10th Youth and Women Conference of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly been halted. According to 3news.com, the conference, which is for the election of the youth and women organisers of the NDC, halted after confusion over alleged interference by some national executives of the party. The report indicated that some of the national executives are allegedly meddling in the elections and have already taken sides. The incumbent National Youth Organizer, George Opare Addo, has his previous contender in the last election, Brogya Gyamfi, locking horns again with him for the youth leadership position. Candidates will be contesting for various positions, including the National Chairman, National Vice-Chairmen, General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, National Organiser, and Deputy National Organiser, as well as the National Treasurer and Deputy National Treasurer.

The leading NDC member suggested that the rejection of Asiedu Nketiah by Mahama made him (Nketiah) bitter and was why he decided to contest for the chairmanship position of the party. But the general secretary told me that he had already made up his mind. Candidates will be contesting for various positions, including the National Chairman, National Vice-Chairmen, General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, National Organiser, and Deputy National Organiser, as well as the National Treasurer and Deputy National Treasurer. Others are the National Communications Officer and Deputy, the National Women's Organiser and Deputy, the National Zongo Caucus Coordinator, and the National Youth Organiser and Deputy. The current National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, is expected to face stiff competition from the outgoing General Secretary of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, for the chairmanship position.

Amidst the shame he constantly caused her, Nayas alleged that her husband of 4 years sacked her from their matrimonial home. According to Nayas, the maltreatment began after she took care of her husband, who underwent surgery on 2 different occasions - eye and stomach surgeries. "My husband, let me tell you something, when you came to marry me Nayas, I was not a bad person. Nayas added that even though she was working, she was denied access to her money hence she couldn't even afford to buy a cup of coffee. According to reports, Nayas' husband is the Krontihene in Hamburg, Germany.

General News of Saturday, 10 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Central Bank has cautioned Ghanaians against taking loans from some 19 unlicensed institutions. Among the entities providing loan services without a license from the Bank of Ghana include the following:1. 4Cedi Instant Mobile loan application3. MetaLending- Instant Cash Loan9. Cedi Now – Cash Loans ApplicationSSD/FNOQ

He explained that when Ken Ofori-Atta noticed how tensed a process it was, he quickly changed his legal team, only after the first day, and that is exactly what President Nana Akufo-Addo should do in replacing the minister. “I believe that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has something very vital to learn from his cousin, the finance minister. When he came the third day, he had quickly changed him. “President Akufo-Addo should learn from his cousin; the finance minister, and change the finance minister. Just as he changed his lawyers when he saw that the legal team led by Gabby Otchere-Darko on day one, was a disaster, he quickly changed him because he knows his position is at stake,” he said.

Crime & Punishment of Friday, 9 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comEbenezer Amoaquandoh, a mobile money vendor at Gomoa Akotsi in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, is battling for his life after being robbed at gunpoint. The robbers bolted away with an amount of thirty thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 30,000). The incident according to the Ghanaian Times newspaper, happened at the Gomoa Akotsi Lorry station on Tuesday, moments after the vendor had closed his shop. He also added that he was shot in the left thigh, and injured in the head for refusing to give out the bag. Meanwhile, Amoaquandoh is currently receiving treatment at the Winneba trauma and Specialist Hospital.

Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 8 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from North East RegionOne Fulani man believed to be in his 30s has been murdered by unknown assailants in Walewale at Watania E/A junior high school in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. The deceased who is identified as Issahaku was found lying lifeless by passersby in the early hours of Thursday (8th December 2022) at Kukuazugu Watania E/A JHS in Walewale. The unknown murderers used concrete blocks, sticks, stones, and other hard objects to pummel him to death on Wednesday night. The objects used to pummel the young man to his death were still surrounding him upon the arrival of the police after the information got to them. The body was conveyed to the Walewale Government hospital morgue by the municipal police for an autopsy and preservation.

The Minister of Roads and Highways has disputed assertions that road tolls have been abolished by the government. According to the minister, the legislation backing the collection of tolls on public roads remains active despite a decision by the government to cease toll collection in November 2021. The minister for roads subsequently issued a directive announcing the cessation of toll collection. However, the finance minister, exactly a year later, has announced that the government will reintroduce toll collection on selected roads in 2023. Speaking on the reintroduction of tolls, the roads minister has hinted that toll rates will likely go up starting in 2023.

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has criticized the current youth leadership of his party, the National Democratic Congress. "We want to see a youth leadership that will raise the temperature in all 16 regions and make demands of this government. Candidates will be contesting for various positions, including the National Chairman, National Vice-Chairmen, General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, National Organiser, and Deputy National Organiser, as well as the National Treasurer and Deputy National Treasurer. Others are the National Communications Officer and Deputy, the National Women's Organiser and Deputy, the National Zongo Caucus Coordinator, and the National Youth Organiser and Deputy. The current National Youth Organiser of the party, George Opare Addo, is expected to face stiff competition from Brogya Genfi in the National Youth Organiser race.

General News of Thursday, 8 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comBolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo has explained that the current debt restructuring whiles required is not being properly pursued by the government. He claims that the domestic debt restructuring programme announced by Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta will destroy funds of investors far in excess of how much Ghana is seeking from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – i.e. US$3 billion support. “We cannot in the search for US$3 billion from IMF destroy over US$100 billion of Ghanaian resources, that will not happen. Government is hoping to close a deal on debt restructuring at home in order to be able to access an International Monetary Fund, IMF, facility to support the failing economy.

General News of Wednesday, 7 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lamented the current state of the economy. The two are the use of private chartered jets by president Akufo-Addo for certain overseas travels and the pumping of state funds into the National Cathedral project. It was accompanied by a series of photos of the luxury LXD-IO jet that president Akufo-Addo had been routinely chartering over the last two years especially for overseas trips. Okudzeto Ablakwa has maintained a dogged campaign in pointing out what he described as profligate expenditure by the government. Ghana is currently facing economic headwinds with a domestic debt programme facing opposition from stakeholders - largely from institutional bondholders.

Sports News of Wednesday, 7 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Black Stars of Ghana burst out of the FIFA World Cup from the group stages, managing only one win. GhanaWeb look into four players who should consider their future at the Black Stars after the World Cup exit. Jordan AyewIn the current Black Stars squad, Jordan Ayew is one of the most criticized players, if not the most. The Al-Sadd man has seen it all in his international career, from leading Ghana under-20 to win World Cup to lead the Black Stars. Baba RahamanAbdul Baba Rahaman had a topsy-turvy outing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 7 December 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian actress, Priscilla Opoku Agyeman, popularly known as Ahoufe Patri, has revealed that she and comedian Kalybos plan to have a child when they are both single in two years. “So watch out, if you don’t hear that either Kalybos or myself is married, we will have a baby coming out. Despite rumours about the Kalybos secretly getting married, Patri's revelation seems to disprove them. Ahoufe Patri and Kalybos segued into the limelight through the popular comedy series 'Boys Kasa' which aired in 2014. Netizens may have their dream come true if, in two years, the two acts don’t find partners of their own.