He said national security referred to “the totality of factors affecting the survival, the protection, the safety, the well-being and the contentment of the people” requiring a partnership between the state and society for success. Mr Baffour who was speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in partnership with the Ministry of National Security on national cohesion and inclusive participation in governance, said the emergence and risk of complex security issues including violent extremism and cross-border crimes should be of great concern to all. When they come, they will live among you to familiarize themselves with everything they need before they strike. Already, there are complaints of no jobs but that will get worse if we continually allow the illegal travellers entry. Border communities are virtually locked down and the residents whose livelihoods depend on crossing the border daily are hungry due to the closure.

Sports News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: footballghana.comIvorian goalkeeper Boris Junior Mandjui will feature for Ghana Premier League side Medeama after completing a move to the club, Footballghana.com can report. Despite the acquisition of experienced goalie John Moosie from Eleven Wonders FC, the club has also added Junior Mandjui to their ranks as they seek to make an impact next season. Junior Mandjui last played for Association Sportive de L'Indénié in Abidjan before heading to the Ghana Premier League to sign for the Tarkwa based club. He also played for Burkina Faso side Salitas FC where he joined in July 2019 from Ivorian club Williamsville AC. The highly-rated rated goalkeeper has had stints with Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas, Salitas FC, Williamsville AC and USFA Ouagadougou.

In a viral video, De Don stated: "I have a message for Nana Addo and the NPP...listen clearly, I haven't heard from Jonas all day. You have two days to let me know, let me know if Jonas is arrested or not. If you guys don't let me know, I'm coming to Ghana myself...don't play...I will come to Ghana myself says De Don." Twene Jonas is a Ghanaian based in the US and is known for criticising the policies of the current government which he claims are not favourable to citizens. Meanwhile, a member of the NPP, Hopeson Adorye, who was the 2020 Parliamentary candidate for Kpone Katamanso in a video disclosed that Twene Jonas has been sacked from his workplace in New York.

The 15-year-old is confident about his talent and believes with just one-minute chance, he can impress the handlers of the Black Stars. “All I need is just 1 minute to prove what I can do for the team. If I’m given the opportunity at the Black Stars I’m ready for the challenge,” he told Asempa FM. Opening up on his goal, Mizak Asante said that part of his game is to create memories for fans who follow his craft. “I will be very happy with a call from the Black Stars.

Business News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The finance minister is expected to present the 2022 budget statement on November 15, 2021• The presentation is in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and PFMA 2016 (Act 921)• The ministry is seeking inputs from the public and various bodies before the presentationThe Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to deliver the 2022 budget statement before Parliament on November 15, 2021. According to a statement issued by the ministry, it is prior to the presentation, seeking inputs from various business associations, professional bodies, faith based organisations as well as the general public. The inputs the ministry added will cover the budget preparation from 2022 to 2025 and should reach its offices not later than October 8, 2021. This approach, the ministry explained, forms part of government's commitment to deepen citizen engagement and participation in the budget process. The ambitious plan, the finance minister said will deliver one million jobs for the youth over the next three to four years which will be facilitated through the Ghana Coronavirus Alleviation and Revitalisation of Enterprises Support (Ghana CARES) programme.

He said factories are not sold in shops, therefore, building factories need time, hence, the delay in their promise. Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen has explained why government is yet to achieve a significant percentage of its flagship one district, one factory promise. He said no government can just get up and get factories overnight because in his words, “factories are not sold in shops”, but rather it is built from the grounds up, and building takes a year or two or even three to finish. He warned Ghanaians not to expect factories’ construction ‘overnight’ across the country as part of the government’s one-district-one-factory programme. He pleaded for the public to be patient with government as there are procedural checklists government must tick.

He said the central bank receives the GH¢1 and GH¢2 notes torn, weak and soiled and averred that the money processing machine is unable to process these monies. One of the interviewees said, “Replacing the smaller denominations won’t be of help to us. We the traders don’t like the coins because it easily gets lost and customers mostly reject the coins so we also do not want the GH¢1 and GH¢2 coins. These days, the offering bowls are glass so the GH¢1, GH¢2 coins will make noise when dropped. Others, however, sided with the BoG's decision to replace the GH¢1 and GH¢2 notes with coins.

General News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has said he was shocked to have noticed that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after its establishment in 2018, had not be set up and operationalized. According to him, before any work could be done, he needed to set the office up and operationalize it. “The office was established in 2018…the Special Prosecutor (SP) and Deputy Special Prosecutor were in office, so, imagine my shock when I go in to the office after August 5 and I noticed it has been established but hadn’t been set up and hadn’t been operationalized. (but) none at all when I took up office,” Kissi Agyebeng explained to Nana Aba Anamoah on Starr Chat, Wednesday, September 29. There is no Human Resource Manager (HR), there’s nothing when I took over,” Agyebeng explained further.

General News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKoku Anyidoho has accused some officials he worked with under the late President John Evans Atta Mills of being jealous of the close relationship he had with Mills as his Director of Communication at the time. Anyidoho, who is CEO of the Atta Mills Insititute, said some of the said officials are presently trying to run him down because of anger they harboured back then and still harbour. He told Accra-based OKAY FM on Wednesday, September 29, that he maintained close proximity to the late Atta Mills because he had a unique role as a speechwriter, spokesman and Public Relations chief of the then-president. “I have learnt something, I picked something from Prof Mills which has made me a better person. If you consider the children of Professor Mills, he is a vagabond,” Vanderpuye stressed.

Prof Adei was reported by Accra-based Class FM as advocating for a zero percent pay rise for public sector workers citing the harsh economic situation the country is in. He added: "One person you are: Board Chairman of GRA, Board chairman, NDPC; Member, Economic Advisory Team of government." GhanaWeb checks, however, reveal that Prof Adei is as of today, a former Board Chairman for the Ghana Revenue Authority. Aggrieved public sector workers held a protest last month to reject four and seven percent pay rise proposals for 2021 and 2022 respectively demanding to be given "nothing less than 25 per cent.”What exactly did Prof Adei say about pay rise? Then the other people should know that their 4 per cent is actually higher,” Prof Adei said.

General News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManaging Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has expressed solidarity with North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over his ‘activism’ in the matter of luxurious presidential travels. Poor boy, poor boy, he is out there making noise (alone),” Pratt added. The veteran journalist joined the school of thought that has called out the government over an announcement that the purchase of a bigger presidential jet was in the offing. Pratt’s concerns of lack of cooperation from the Minority has however been doused by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu. Speaking on Citi TV’s Point of View programme on Wednesday evening, Haruna said Ablakwa had the full backing of the caucus in his crusade.

Sports News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comCaptain Jonathan Mensah scored as MLS champions Columbus Crew beat Mexican champions Cruz Azul 2-0 on Wednesday night to win the 2021 Campeones Cup. Lucas Zelarayan's tantalizing free-kick resulted in an own goal that put the Crew in front on four minutes. The goals helped Columbus Crew to win their first continental silverware. They also become the second consecutive MLS team to win the four-year-old trophy after Atlanta United defeated Club America 3-2 in 2019. The Campeones Cup is contested between the defending MLS Cup champion and Mexico's defending Campeon de Campeones winner.

General News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: 3news.comA justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Yaw Appau has noted that times are fast changing as far as technology is concerned hence judges who are not computer literate must endeavour to learn how to operate computers quickly in order to be on the same page with modern trends. He explained that being computer literate will enable judges to discharge their duties creditably and also to the admiration of the general public. “We as judges in modern society are not potentates but rather servants. Servants of the people in the highest and most honourable sense. “Our tasks are more defined which is why we are expected to perform it well and efficiently to be responsive and responsible.

General News of Thursday, 30 September 2021Source: 3news.comJudges in Ghana have raised concerns about the deplorable nature of court buildings in the country and also the absence of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) in the court rooms including the Supreme Court. According to them, they are being treated as though a favour is being done them with the payment of their allowances. He described this situation as sad, a situation that must be addressed immediately. “It is sad that judges in Ghana will have to fight every year for their legitimate allowances to be paid. “We as judges in modern society are not potentates but rather servants.

Sports News of Wednesday, 29 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has honoured Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif at its 40th Anniversary dinner in Abuja. Ussif for his dynamism and commitment towards the improvement and development of sports in Ghana and Africa. The President of ANOCA, Mustapha Berraf said, even though Ussif has not been in the sports scene for long, his "ideas and contributions to the development of sports is commendable and worth rewarding." "Reports from our Ghanaian representative points out your dynamic and commitment to a successful hosting and organisation of the Accra 2023 Africa Games.”Among other dignitaries were honoured for their contributions to sports development are Mr Sunday Dare, Minister for Youth and Sports Development of Nigeria, Prof. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister for Youth and Sports of Egypt, Abderazak Sebgag, Minister for Youth and Sports of Egypt, General Lassana Palenfo, former President of Ivorian Olympic Committee, and many others. ANOCA is currently organising its 56th Ordinary Committee Session which happens to be its 40th anniversary in Abuja.