Why BoG revoked licenses of UT, Capital Banks
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has provided more information over its decision to withdraw the licenses of UT and Capital Banks.
The GCB Bank has taken over both banks, according to the Central Bank. Below...
Don’t panic over takeover – UT, Capital banks’ customers urged
A former Managing Director of Amal Bank (now Bank of Africa) Menson Torkonu has urged customers of UT and Capital banks not to panic in the wake of news that the Bank of Ghana...
I’ve been treated like a criminal – Costa
Diego Costa has described his treatment by Chelsea like that of a "criminal" and confirmed he wants to join Atletico Madrid.
The striker, 28, last played for Chelsea in the FA Cup final in May,...
Mahama refused to pay my ex-gratia – Martin Amidu
Former Attorney general Martin Amidu has accused former President John Mahama of refusing to pay him his end-of-service benefits as a minister, despite a court order to do so.
According to him, the former president...
Burkina Faso terror attack kills 18, government says
Eighteen people have been killed and a number have been wounded in a "terrorist attack" in the centre of the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, the government says.
Gunmen opened fire on customers seated outside...
Over 3k public workers to lose salaries
3,000 government workers are yet to complete their registration unto the SSNIT biometric database, which will affect payment of their salaries.
A Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare, told the B&FT in parliament that:...
State Housing Company to reclaim encroached lands
The State Housing Company Ltd (SHC) has served notice it will reclaim all encroached lands to serve the interest of the public.
The new management said it has become imperative to carry out the exercise...
I’ll clear ailing NHIS debt in 12 months – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the finances of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are being sorted out in order to improve access to quality healthcare, as well as ensure that health...
Nigeria’s Buhari feels ‘ready to go home’ after treatment in UK
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said he feels ready to return home after medical treatment in the UK, and is awaiting his doctor's permission.
The African leader has recently faced questions at home over whether...
Diabetes, BP high at Dome market
Statistics provided by the medical team from the Ministry of Health and the Ga South Municipal Hospital (Akawe) in the Greater Accra region indicate that “about 70% of market men and women screened during...