Sports News of Thursday, 17 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAt 42 years old, retired Ghanaian footballer John Paintsil continues to defy age by keeping fit at the gym. The ex-Black Stars player posted a video of himself working out at the gym like an active player and stated that "keeping fit is everyone's business." Paintsil, who amassed over 90 caps for the Ghanaian national team, remains dedicated to staying in shape even after retiring from professional football. John Paintsil has showcased that staying active and healthy has no age limits. Watch video belowJNA/KPE

Politics of Wednesday, 16 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comNew Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has slammed the leadership of the party for failing to get a grip of happenings in the race to choose the party’s presidential candidate for 2024 elections. He said that while top officials of the party and the government are declaring their support for a certain contender without consequences, persons declaring their support for him and the other candidates are being punished. He alleged the contractors who are declaring their support for some of the candidates in the race are being denied payment. “There is some sort of force being used – intimidation… those contractors who do not seem to be for this candidate are not paid when they complete their jobs. 10 people would be contesting in the NPP presidential primaries which are slated for August and November 2023.

General News of Wednesday, 16 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comHere are some of the major newspaper headlines for todayDAILY GRAPHICDon't send troops to Niger -Presby churchGalamsey devours AsarekromRevolutionizing education system: ICT key in STEM - MinistryGHANAIAN TIMESVAT collection from Jan-May 2023: GRA bags GHC 1.2bnMPs, security chiefs meeting ends in stalematePolice hospital to bury 150 unclaimed bodiesTHE CHRONICLESale of UN slot to Soldiers for $8k is hearsay ...full investigation underway - Military High CommandCivil servant allegedly steals GHC 287k from ADBFemale genital mutilation is not Islamic - Sheikh Ustaz BabalwaizTHE NEW CRUSADING GUIDE'Pragyia, Aboboyaa' Banned in main Accra streetsCall the CID boss to order - Property Owners appeal to IGPGomoa Fetteh chief fight church of Pentecost

General News of Wednesday, 16 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian actor, John Dumelo, has stormed social media with the news of his mother’s death. Dumelo, who is obviously broken by his mother’s death took to social media to inscribe an emotional post that read:“My heart is broken. Heaven has gained an angel.”It is no secret that John and his mother shared a strong bond and this was evident in how often he flaunted her on social media. Not forgetting their striking resemblance which becomes topical anytime he shares a post about his mother. News of John Dumelo's mother's death came shortly after he was declared an unopposed candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), preparing to contest the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat in the forthcoming elections.

Luxurious private jet scandals of Akufo-Addo:Known as the ‘Akufo-Addo luxurious private jet scandals,’ Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa started publishing details of what were the private jet travels of President Nana Akufo-Addo to other parts of the world. "It is imperative to note that so far, the Ghanaian taxpayer must cough up an astronomical US$465,000 in luxury rental charges. "This will mean that since May last year, the Ghanaian taxpayer has spent at least GH¢28.5million on President Akufo-Addo’s ostentatious travels," he said. "As usual, President Akufo-Addo ordered their top-of-the-range and most expensive aircraft in their collection — the Airbus ACJ319. “At generous conservative estimates, the Ghanaian taxpayer has been spared some US$442,000.00 which translates to savings of 3.3million Ghana Cedis,” he wrote.

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A Plus indicated that he is surprised by Ambassador Virginia Palmer's claim that Ghana passing the anti-LGBT bill would deter American investors from doing business in the country. “The investors who are coming to Ghana are not worried about corruption. The political activist added that it is the failure and excessive corruption of the political leaders Ghana has had that has given Western leaders the effrontery to dictate to Ghana. “Ghana is a very welcoming, tolerant society, lots of interreligious, interethnic harmony, and that is what makes Ghana strong, stable, and attractive for investment. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.

Sports News of Tuesday, 15 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comMarie-Claire Rupio, the wife of late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu, has shared the emotional challenges they have been facing following the footballer’s passing. She disclosed that the most difficult moments have been when Christian Atsu's three children enquire about the whereabout of their fathr. Having shared many cherished moments with Christian Atsu, their son is finding it hard to cope. She emphasized that she has been striving to stay strong for her children, saying, “You have to be strong,” she added. Recalling the heartbreaking moment of breaking the news to their children, Rupio said, “I couldn’t really cry because I was in shock,” she said.

General News of Tuesday, 15 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn International Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al Wahab has declared there will be no coup d’état in Ghana amid growing fears over military takeovers in West Africa. Some experts have said all the conditions that triggered the coup in the affected countries are prevalent in many West African countries including Ghana. But speaking on the Diplomatic Affairs Show with Harriet Nartey on Pan-African TV, Farouk Al Wahab said Ghana will not fall victim. He said, “When we embraced the fourth republic, we have never seen any coup d’état and Ghana cannot experience any coup d’état. Farouk Al Wahab is recommending that ECOWAS shifts its approach from reactive firefighting to a more proactive stance.

Kovi pleaded guilty to a charge of defiling a minor contrary to section 101 of Act 29/60 as amended by section 11 of Act 544/98. The prosecutor furthered that the victim resided with her grandmother at Osonson, a village near Sekesua while the convict lived together with the complainant at Sekesua as a couple. ), Daniel Apedo disclosed to the court that sometime in July 2023, the victim visited her mother and her stepfather but met her mother’s absence. A police medical report form was issued to the complainant in respect of the victim for observation at the Asesewa Government Hospital. Apedo stated that the convict was subsequently arrested where he admitted the offence in his interrogation caution statement and was subsequently dragged to court.

Renowned legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has accused Ghanaian politicians of being the reason why Ghana is not making any progress in its development process. Kpebu, who made these remarks in an interview on Asempa FM, described the remaining politicians in Ghana as criminals who are only interested in enriching themselves. Apart from Atta Mills who did not steal from us, the rest are crooks . “We must have a special session on politicians and profile them, otherwise they would keep deceiving Ghanaians, these are crooks. The lawyer added that if the homes and bank accounts of Ghanaian politicians are searched, the monies that would be recovered would be enough to transform the country.

Politics of Monday, 14 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comKennedy Agyepong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, came first in a poll conducted by GhanaWeb on the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) super delegates congress. The former Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, came second with 18,143 votes in the poll, representing nearly 26 per cent of the respondents. The surprise in the poll was energy expert, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, who came third with 17,041 votes, over 24 per cent of the participants, beating one of the major contenders in the race, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. The vice president came fourth with 13,131 votes, representing nearly 19 per cent of the respondents. 10 people would be contesting in the NPP presidential primaries which are slated for August and November 2023.

Politics of Monday, 14 August 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region have declared actor cum politician, John Dumelo, the winner of the party’s Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary primaries. The Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries was one of over a dozen primaries, that the party postponed with the view to resolving internal issues before holding their primaries. In a tweet shared on Monday, August 14, 2023, Dumelo disclosed he was declared the winner of the primaries on Sunday, August 13, 2023. “Yesterday I was declared the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency NDC parliamentary candidate for the 2024 general elections. View the tweet below:Yesterday I was declared the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency NDC parliamentary candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) says he will be leaving his post with immediate effect. In a statement to the president, dated Friday, August 11, 2023, Jerry Kofi Hinson indicated that the move has become necessary because of unforeseen health circumstances. “Regrettably, I am unable to continue in my role as Managing Director due to unforeseen health circumstances;” parts of the statement read. He however noted that steps have been taken to ensure a smooth transition of duties till his last day of work. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.

Since we did not go there just like that but they gave us the land, we are pleading with them. Also, look at the workers involved who would have no jobs,” he said in an interview with GhanaWeb, on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He, therefore, pleaded with the government to find another land for the Agenda 111 health facility or provide the schools affected with a land they can move onto. The elder suggested that the government can lease them the land that was originally earmarked for the Agenda 111 project which was rejected by the contractors due to its topography. You can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:Watch the latest episode of The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV below: