Diasporian News of Sunday, 21 November 2021Source: Svtv Africa, ContributorEngland-based Ghanaian trader, Maxell Mannesmann, has disclosed that he had to work in a brothel in Russia in the 80s after his scholarship was cancelled. Speaking on SVTV Africa with DJ Nyaami, Maxell shared his story of how he had to sell drugs in Russia to survive. As a result, he had to sell drugs to survive. We got kicked out of school and most of the colleagues had the money to buy their tickets back home. He added that, “I didn't fully know what the job was but they asked for people to work with and I joined.

General News of Sunday, 21 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comBridget Otoo has expressed displeasure about how women are treatedShe says men bully women because they fear themBridget was speaking on The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TVBroadcast Journalist, Bridget Otoo, has expressed her sentiments about how women are treated particularly within the media space. She is unhappy that women are not acknowledged for their hard work but are rather ‘bullied’ and ‘tagged’ wrongly, whereas men within the same space are given due credit for the work they do. According to Bridget Otoo, the fear men have for women is the reason they try to subdue them or try to put them in more disadvantaged positions in the working environment. Speaking to Nii Akwei Ismail on the Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV, she said, “I respect every single woman in the media. Bridget Otoo, further urged that men take up the role of encouraging their female colleagues to also excel within their different professions.

The vessel used to cart over 77 parcels of cocaine into the country using unapproved routes. The MV Benjamin cocaine caseIn 2006, Mr Norbet Dei was given a tipoff by some fishermen in Tema about the MV Benjamin vessel. "There was a company shipping cocaine to Ghana but not through the ports, they paid $5000 as a reward to each canoe to move the cocaine from MV Benjamin at Prampram to a location. TWI NEWSThe cocaine addiction journeyAfter they under-declared the parcels of the cocaine, the stolen cocaine was given to him to sell. The former detective narrated that he ended up being a drug addict when he went to sell the stolen cocaine substance.

The officer who was with the Agona Swedru Fire Service drowned in an attempt to rescue three persons who fell inside a well while working at Gomoa Obuasi. Indeed, we have lost a competent, experienced and gallant officer who was very committed and dedicated to duty. Joanah Effianah, wife of the late officer touted his qualities as a family man. The Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan, also called on security personnel to call for reinforcement in overwhelming situations. The late Joseph Baidoo who died as an Assistant Station Officer was promoted posthumously to the rank of Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II.

The Ashanti Regional office of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been closed by the owner of the buildingGhanaweb reports that the landlady and her children stormed the NPP Ashanti Regional Secretariate to demand three years of unpaid rent arrearsThe family disrupted the meeting and closed the officeThe Ashanti Regional office of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been closed by the owner of the building over unpaid rent arrears, Ghanaweb reports. The report indicated that the landlady and her children stormed her property during a meeting of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) held at the NPP Ashanti Regional Secretariate to demand three years of unpaid rent arrears. 'Angry' Landlady Closes Ashanti Regional NPP Office Over Unpaid Rent Photo credit: @PkaySuccess/GhanawebSource: UGCHe explained that the party's leadership failed to renew the agreement after their rent expired. ''After the two years agreement expired, the party leadership, declined several invitations to meet us for a new agreement,'' Ghanaweb quoted Quanty as saying. He revealed that the party paid GHc1000 every month as rent with the old agreement.

Inusah Fuseini, the former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has waded into the raging stand-off between the Police Service and Parliament. “At all times, we should accord some respect to the Police Service and Members of Parliament and Parliament as an institution. The stand-off is not good for our democracy; I mean the police should help complement the activities of Members of Parliament,” Mr Fuseini entreated. Victor Adawudu, Mr Sosu’s lawyer, had stated in court that his client was out of the jurisdiction and would be back the following week. It was the second time the court had had to adjourn the case because of Mr Sosu’s absence.

Emeritus Professor E. Q. Archampong, a former Head of Department of Surgery University of Ghana Medical School and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and a former Dean of the University of Ghana Medical School died on Thursday, November 11, 2021. A statement by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, described the late professor as a “consummate trainer and a surgeon.”Emeritus Professor E. Q. Archampong was also the Head of Department of Surgery at the KBTH from 1981 to 1990. The celebrated veteran journalist, and former Education Minister, Elizabeth Ohene, in her column in the Daily Graphic on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, described him as a man who loved surgery even in retirement. "Long after he had retired, he could still be seen around the wards in Korle Bu, ready to help. Professor E. Q. Archampong BSc.

Bryan Acheampong Foundation (BAF), a non-governmental organisation, has launched the Mentee Scholarship Project to support brilliant but needy pupils within the Kwahu East District in the Eastern Region. The project would see pupils receive support from the primary school level up to the tertiary level. The project comes to join the general scholarship programmes being implemented by the Foundation, which include scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Kwahu East District Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Robert Andah Monney, speaking at the launch, lauded the Foundation for the intervention. He appealed to various philanthropists within the District to support the Bryan Acheampong Foundation in the project’s execution.

Sports News of Wednesday, 17 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Black Stars have booked a place in the play-offs of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after beating South Africa in Cape Coast. Andre Ayew scored a questionable penalty to give Ghana a 1-0 win over the Bafana Bafana to secure the spot. Daniel Amartey won the controversial spot-kick for the team during a corner. Amartey was pulled by a South African player, an incident many believe was exaggerated by the Ghanaian because there was little contact and thus referee should have overlooked it. With this, GhanaWeb’s Emmanuel Enin hit the street of Accra to get the thoughts of some Ghanaians on the penalty incident.

General News of Monday, 15 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Archbishop of Canterbury holds virtual meeting with Ghanaian Anglican Church leadership• Rev. Justin Welby says he holds no authority over the church in Ghana• Ghana Anglican Church throws support behind anti LGBTQ+ draft billThe Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said he has apologized to the leadership of the Anglican Church of Ghana for failing to consult them before passing criticism on their position on the anti-LGBTQ draft bill. “On 3rd November, I met online with the Anglican Archbishop of Ghana, the Most Revd. Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, and several bishops and senior clergy from the Anglican Church of Ghana. While stating the collective position of the Anglican Church on matters of sexuality, the Archbishop noted that he wields no authority over the Church in Ghana.

General News of Monday, 15 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some Chinese were in court• The Tarkwa Circuit Court was presided over by Hathia Ama Manu• The court has confiscated 11kg of goldTwo Chinese nationals in Ghana, Chen Hung Labania, and Chen Zhili Andy, have been convicted by a Tarkwa Circuit Court for unlawfully dealing in gold and money laundering. Two Ghanaians, Stephen Arthur, and Prince Denis Aidoo, have also been convicted along with the Chinese nationals. “The Circuit Court on 5th November 2021, convicted and found the two Chinese nationals liable to pay a fine of 120,000 penalty units (GHC1,440.000.00) each or in default serve 15 years each in prison. The two Ghanaians were also fined 100,000 and 120,000 penalty units (GHC1,200,000.00 and GHC1,440,000.00) respectively, or in default, serve prison terms of 10 years and 15 years respectively,” the statement said. Chen Hung, Chen Zhili, and Stephen Arthur were found to be dealing in gold without licenses while Prince Denis Aidoo’s license had expired.

Francis-Xavier Sosu, who is also a human rights lawyer disclosed that some marks he has on his face were inflicted as a result of he being subjected to the religious practice. “I have also been a victim of Voodoo practice. If you look carefully at my face, you’ll see marks and these are Voodoo marks. “And these are shrines, my mother and dad were all victims of through the Trokosi system,” he added. The MPs are: Francis Xavier Sosu, Madina MP; Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamba, Pusiga MP and Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Wa East MP.

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Effutu MP during a press conference by the Majority caucus late last week presented a photo to illustrate the link between tidal waves and sand-winning activities. The presser was in reaction to the backlash that the government was receiving from the Minority National Democratic Congress MPs who were displeased at the government's response to the recent tidal waves that battered Keta. This is what is happening there,” Afenyo-Markin stated while displaying the picture for the TV cameras. But on social media platforms - especially on Twitter and Facebook - Afenyo-Markin is trended at a point on Saturday with some rather critical and comical comments directed at him and the NPP. Below are some of the reactions:I’m still struggling to understand why Afenyo Markin & his colleague NPP Parliamentarians showed that misleading picture to media as a representation of the Keta Tidal wave.

Sports News of Sunday, 14 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana faces South Africa at the Cape Coast Stadium today• Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac is expected to make changes in the lineup against South Africa• The team needs to beat South Africa to advance to the final round of the qualifiersBlack Stars' lineup against South Africa tonight could see some changes as compared to the team that drew one-all with Ethiopia last Thursday. Ghana needs any form of a win to qualify and thus coach Milovan Rajevac is expected to name a strong lineup for the make-or-break game. Also, Richmond Boakye Yiadom could be named among the substitute after a below-par performance in Johannesburg on his return to the squad. Yiadom's absence in the starting eleven will make way for midfielder Mubarak Wakaso who is expected to form a double pivot with Idrissu Baba. Predicted LineupJojo Wollacott; Andy Yiadom, Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku, Baba Rahman; Iddirisu Baba, Mubarack Wakaso, Andre Dede Ayew, Kudus Mohammed, Kamaldeen Sulemana; Jordan Ayew.

Lt. Jerry John Rawlings was known for his daring nature and blunt utterances and Dr. Zanetor Rawlings appeared to have assumed that position on Friday, November 12, 2021. If Ghana today is a shining example of democracy today, they should thank Jerry Rawlings and those he worked with to establish that republic. The fourth republic is our legacy, let us not shy away from what we have been a part of. We know our history, we know our ideology, we know our identity. With God’s grace, with hard work and with unity, we shall persevere and we shall win in 2024.