Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian duo Bernard Tekpetey and Elvis Manu scored late goals to help Ludogorets secure a 4-2 win at Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian top-flight on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The champions had to come from behind after conceding a 26th minute when Borislav Tsonev put the home side ahead. Three minutes later, Dominik Yankov drew them level at the Vivacom Arena and two minutes after the break, Pieros Sotiriou gave Ludogorets the lead. But Levski Sofia snatched the equalizer in the 81st minute courtesy a Tsonev penalty. Manu, who came off the bench, restored Ludogorets' lead in the 85th minute and four minutes later, countryman, Tekpetey drilled in another goal.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAMr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta says he only survived late Friday night’s attack by some armed robbers by God’s intervention. Some armed men numbering about 20 attacked Sadaco Brothers Business Ventures (SBBV), a lotto operating business at Anlo-Afiadenyigba Junction in the Keta Municipality around 2300 hours on October 01. “While we were driving to the scene, the armed robbers saw the car and started firing at us. I happened to be the one driving and if not for God, I would have been a dead man by now. “I am grateful to my bodyguard for the role he played in quelling the attack.

Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAThe Ministry of Youth and Sports has offered its support to the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) to host the 2023 African Paralympic Games. A statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports said, "the Ministry and government commit to offering all necessary support, logistics that will make hosting the African Para Games in 2023 possible as we believe under your able leadership, would be able to ensure a smooth and successful games experience if implemented". The statement said, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has also endorsed the candidacy of Mr. Deen, President of the NPC-Ghana, in contesting the Presidency of the African Paralympic Committee (APC). According to the ministry, Mr. Deen holds the key to positively change the fortunes of African nations at the level at the international games, as the continent witnessed a decline at the last Paralympic Games in Japan.

The group is a special initiative that is being championed by some party supporters and is aimed at highlighting the achievements of the Akufo-Addo administration. Vice-Chairman of the group, Dr. Lawrence A. Buah speaking at the event touted the free Senior High School policy as the most remarkable achievement of the government. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Dr. D. Christopher, he appealed to party supporters to trumpet the achievements of the Nana Addo-led administration. According to him, the group was not only formed to promote the achievements of the President but also to create opportunities for unemployed youth. He encouraged party members to join the group and benefit from the package the group have for them.

General News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManhyia North MP, Akwasi Konadu, has stated that funding for Phase II of construction works at the Kumasi International Airport was secured under the current New Patriotic Party, NPP, government. He dismisses claims that the funds were available before the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government arrived in office in 2017. “So did it take four whole years (2014 – 2018) to secure additional funding for the project? Contractors on the airport project have announced recently during a visit by the president to the site that it will be completed in June 2022. They were panelists on Kumasi-based Hello FM’s morning show pragramme which aired last Friday.

The comment has popped up again with reference being made to it by Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, whiles making his first public comments about the recent announcement that government was planning to get a new presidential jet. Misplaced priorities, misplaced expenditure and therefore we should not support it,” he said in an interview on a local TV channel. He blamed the government for lack of transparency on the issue of how much the presidential travels have cost the taxpayer. I don’t respond to individual positions on the matter, I’m to lead a collective and I will lead the collective,” Haruna noted. “In fact, the President would also have to go a day ahead because no president can shower in this aircraft.

The workshop, organized by the National Road Safety Authority, Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), and Bloomberg Philanthropies for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), was to equip communication officers of road safety organizations with the requisite knowledge to help reduce crashes. He said there was increasing evidence that road traffic deaths were increasing yet no serious attention was being paid to the menace. Data from the Global Burden of Road Traffic Crashes in lower-middle-income countries for 2019 to 2020 indicate that road traffic injuries were the tenth leading cause of deaths, he said. Dr. Awuah said road traffic injuries were the only cause of deaths that could be prevented, adding: “We need to view the issue from the public health perspective... Road traffic injuries are the number one preventable injuries globally, and these disabilities, when they occur, are for life." He called on road safety agencies in the country to play their part in improving safety, particularly among vulnerable road users.

Sports News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comJeffrey Schlupp needed one minute on the pitch to score his first league goal of the season as Crystal Palace clawed back to draw 2-2 with Leicester City at home in the English Premier League on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The Ghana international replaced Conor Gallagher in the 71st minute and after 60 seconds, he had draw the Eagles level at Selhurst Park. Leicester City raced into a two-zero lead at halftime thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho who opened the scoring in the 31st minute. After the break, Palace manager Patrick Vieira shuffled his cards and introduced 19-year-old Michael Olise to replace Jordan Ayew. The France youth international pulled one back for Palace on 61 minutes to inspire their remarkable comeback.

Dwamena was named in the starting line-up and produced a convincing performance on his debut for the club. He provided the assist which was finished off by Aleksandar Kostic to edge Wacker Innsbruck at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol. Dwamena won a decisive duel, came over the right side into the penalty area and forced Knaller to make a great save. Twenty minutes into the game, Dwamena went down in the penalty area but the referee Jandl allowed play to continue. The TV pictures showed there was a clear foul on the former Levante striker and Linz were denied an obvious penalty.

Regional News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: peacefmonline.comThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Exton Cubic Group, owned by Ghanaian businessman, Ibrahim Mahama, to consider tendering for a concession to mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, in the Ashanti Region. He said he was aware that Exton Cubic Group had in the past tried unsuccessfully to mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, therefore the company should give it a try once again, now that the huge bauxite concession has been divided into three parts. “Exton Cubic Group should tender for the remaining part of the vast bauxite concession at Nyinahin and if they are able to prove that they have the capacity to operate, then they should be given part of the concession to ensure peace," he said. NDCs threat against Otumfuo’s wordsInterestingly, whilst Otumfuo is clearly pushing for authorities concerned to consider giving allocation to Exton Cubic Group to also mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, the Minority in parliament seems to have a contradictory agenda. The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has threatened on Citi FM that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority MPs, would kick against the government’s allocation of a bauxite concession to Rocksure International, a Ghanaian firm.

Regional News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: GNAThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to commence a special exercise to monitor how corporate institutions and stored and managed their e-waste to ensure environmental safety. Dr. Henry Kokofu, the Executive Director of the Agency, announced this at an event to outdoor a pilot project to collect hazardous and e-waste for safe management and disposal by experts. The project is a joint venture between the Environmental Protection Agency and Excellent Waste Management, which seeks to help clean up e-waste, create jobs and boost revenue. He mentioned that the idea was to acquire more trucks and dispatch them to Tema, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tamale, Koforidua to ensure that e-waste was properly disposed of. Samuel Asiamah, the General Manager of Excellent Waste Management, said the proper management of e-waste would help clean up the environment for the next generation.

The arrest came after an alleged coup plot to murder then President Kwame Nkrumah and other ministers was discovered. Known as the Preventive Detention Act, J.B. Danquah and alleged leaders of the strike movement were arrested on October 3, 1961 over their involvement in the plot to murder the president and sow discontent in the country. J.B. Danquah who was arrested along with others, was the 1960 presidential candidate of the United People Party. Some other four arrested members of parliament subsequently had their seats in house revoked with by-elections held in their respective constituencies. J.B. Danquah later died in prison on February 4, 1965

Find below, an extract from Nana Akufo-Addo's debate contribution in Parliament some 21 years ago when President Rawlings initiated steps to purchase Ghana's third Presidential Jet - the Gulfstream GIII. “Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP — Abuakwa): Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Soon we shall be calling him His Majesty in this House, Mr. Speaker — at his grace. Presidential spokesperson Eugene Arhin, has disputed the claims that the president flew on particular jets that Ablakwa mentioned but also tacitly admitted that those trips were not aboard the presidential jet. "They are rather opting to share our presidential jet with us in the true spirit of Pan Africanism.

General News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHead of InterCity STC, Nana Akomea, has tasked veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, to desist from making judgment calls on the Ejura Committee report. The duo were guests on Peace FM's Kokrokoo programme last Friday where discussions into the report was on the table for discussion. "If you have admitted here that you have yet to read the full report, why then are you making judgment calls on the report," Akomea asked Pratt. Pratt responded that his initial views on the issue were based on newspaper reports and that he had admitted so even before making his submissions. Akomea however pointed to parts of the submissions especially the claim that the District Police Commander was being scapegoated by the Committee as a definitive judgment call that would have required a full understanding of the report to appreciate or disagree with.

Entertainment of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMedia personality and TV show host, Deloris Frimpong Manso, alias ‘Delay’ has retained a gong she won last year, the GOWA 2021 “Outstanding Woman Of The Year” award. She also won two other awards, the GOWA entrepreneur of the year and TV personality of the year. An emotional Delay after receiving her award recounted her struggles growing up before dedicating the award to her sister and late mother. I will like to dedicate this award to my sister and the blessed memory of my mother”. Finally fans of Delay, what can I do without you so happy you all came to support your sister,” she said.