General News of Tuesday, 4 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comBusinessman, Dr Kofi Amoah says governments Planting for Food and Jobs policy despite its relative success cannot be said to be massive and transformative enough. In food, through the Planting for Food and Jobs, we are exporting some food to Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. According to Dr Amoah, the Planting for Food and Jobs policy lacked proper planning which would have ensured the policy attained its full potential within the agriculture sector and to a large extent the economy. So if you are going to do the Planting for Food and Jobs... The first module PFJ (Crops) aims to promote food security and immediate availability of selected food crops on the market and also provide jobs.

“Once all party members are registered at the polling stations, the list can be used to serve as a register for voting. By this procedure, there could be over six million eligible voters in the selection of the NPP’s flag bearer for the 2024 elections. It thus suffices to say that whoever emerges from this direct selection process can be described as a true and legitimately selected leader and choice of the people. A Customized Variant of the principle of “One Man, One Vote” (OMOV) must be adapted to suit the selection of the party’s flag bearer. Once all party members are registered at the polling stations, the list can be used to serve as a register for voting.

Over the weekend, Executive Director for the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah, echoed similar sentiments on Joy News’ news analysis programme News File, averring that the nominee lacked an anti-corruption track record. “What is the track record of Kissi Agyebeng when it comes to anti-corruption and fighting corruption? “In terms of the word qualification, I won’t take that away from him but we have to look at whether or not his track record in the anti-corruption struggle merits him such position,” he stated. Agyebeng's nomination was made public last week via a letter from Attorney General Godfred Dame to the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The SP role was created under the Akufo-Addo-1 administration as an independent layer in the government's resolve to fight corruption.

It was indeed where their affair began and the thought of the breakup nearly drove her crazy, to say the least. Later, I realised I was doing something bad so I had to go back to him. He told me a lady asked him out and that is why he deleted it,” Joyce says. Joyce mentions that the boyfriend later complained that “my friends are all males and that’s because I sell fruits. Initially, he told me he was cool with it so when he started complaining, I realised he was fed up.”Watch her narration below.

Sports News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: Ghana SoccernetEleven Wonders head coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has reportedly returned to duty two weeks after he was asked to step aside. Three days after Wonders painful 1-0 loss at home, fans stormed the club's training ground and sacked Osei-Fosu. Management reacted to the fans' unruly behavior by asking the coach to step aside for three games (WAFA, Liberty, and AshantiGold). But local media reports that management has recalled Ignatius after two games, which produced varying results. The former Liberty coach will reportedly be in the dugout for the clash with Ashgold in Obuasi on Sunday.

Entertainment of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter two unsuccessful marriages, it seems Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh has again found solace in the arms of another woman. It can be recalled that Chris Attoh was once married Nigerian actress, Damilola Adegbite, but divorced in September 2017. Chris appears to have gotten over his wounds as he is reported to have performed the traditional marriage rites for one ‘Chinecherem Eze’, who is said to be a Nigerian investor based in the United States, where the actor also resides. The traditional marriage is reported to have taken place in Nsukka, Enugu State on Saturday, May 1, 2021, although the couple was not physically present. Watch the video below:

Prof. Charles Ansah has charged citizens to refrain from the misuse and abuse of medications. Most recently, reports on the excessive use and abuse of pain reliever, Tramadol among some youth in the country became an issue of national concern. But Prof Ansah who is also a certified Pharmacist believes Ghana has over the years not fully conducted an extensive research on the use and misuse of medications by persons who seek after them. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, the former KNUST pro-Vice chancellor pointed that aside the abuse and misuse of pain killers, the same for anti-biotics is of major worry too. Prof. Ansah therefore called on authorities to conduct studies in order to ascertain the level of drug abuse and misuse occurring in the country.

General News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has welcomed the intervention of the government following the decision of Wesley Girls Senior High School to ban their students from taking part in the Ramadan fast. The Muslim community, led by the National Chief Imam, expressed its displeasure following the revelation, and the government directed the GES to settle the impasse, which it did by engaging authorities of Wesley Girls to reverse the ban. Speaking in a series of radio interviews, the Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyao Shuaib, conveyed the Chief Imam's gratitude for the amicable resolution. We are happy with this statement because it has dissuaded the anger which our people expressed," said the Spokesperson on behalf of the Chief Imam. The Spokesperson further noted that the Chief Imam cherishes the peace and cordial relationship which exist between Muslims and Christians, hence there should be continuous dialogue to protect it.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Ashanti RegionA 46-year-old suspect, Akwasi Chocochoco is on the run after allegedly slashing his wife to death in a bush. The unfortunate incident which happened at Adumasa in the Juaben municipality of the Ashanti region is believed to have occurred on Saturday, May 1, 2021. A source disclosed that the duo are frequently separated whenever there was a misunderstanding, and after a period, they settled their differences as husband and wife. But a thorough investigation into the incident has however revealed that the husband had recently accused his wife of having an affair with another man. Several calls to reach him have proven futile as his phone has been switched off since the incident occurred.

Business News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment through the Minerals Investment Income Fund (MIIF) is this afternoon May 3 holding a public forum on the monetization of Ghana's minerals royalties. Ghana over the decades has not adequately taken advantage of its minerals resources. It has often given permits to foreign companies to mine these resources across parts of the country. Parliament in 2018 passed the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act 2018 which establishes the Fund to manage the equity interests of Ghana in mining companies and receive royalties on behalf of government. Watch a stream of the event below:

General News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe victims of a demolition exercise at Mempeasem in East Legon, say they have more reason to believe their properties were wrongly targeted in April 27, 2021, exercise following a Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources release that sought to ascribe the lands as state lands. “Who gave the documents from the Lands Commission to these Landlords? Were they sleeping when the landlords acquired lands documents from the lands commission and since when did they realize that the lands belong to the state? The affected land and property owners affirm that the actions of the Lands Commission in the matter implicate the Commission in the pertinent records of land litigation cases across the country. “Come again, because if you can give out valid land documents and make u- turn then we are in trouble in this country and your institution is greatly part of land litigations being recorded across the country.

Music of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWhile indulging in enjoyable recollection of moments they have shared together as lovers, Kojo Luda projects how their love life would be when he finally puts a ring on the finger of the lady he cherishes most; the only lady he wouldn't think twice about settling down with. The Syrome Music employs the use of metaphor, simile, wordplay, among others to communicate a simple yet fascinating message to his lady-love on this piece titled 'Fantasy'. Me ne wo an ebetu faa see sansankroma," he raps. The low-tempo record produced by Poppin Beatz features Jubylant who complements Kojo Luda's easy-listening rap verse with his soothing voice. Released on May 3, 2021, 'Fantasy' comes with visuals directed by Cerrio that highlight the theme of the song.

Regional News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: Michael Oberteye, ContributorKindergarten pupils of the Aboasa Presby KG/Primary School in the Eastern Region would have no choice but to continue to study under trees, thanks to excessive heat they have to endure during teaching periods. Michael Oberteye who visited the school recently observed that school lessons for the KG 2 class were being held under a tree in the school though there were empty classrooms. She appealed to authorities to act swiftly to solve the problem by providing a conducive environment for teaching and learning. “My appeal is that since we’re in the modern system, our classroom in fact is not good enough. The Headteacher of the school, Samson Wellington, described the problem as “so serious” because of the condition of the classrooms.

General News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com‘Vangelist’ Patricia Oduro popularly known as ‘Nana Agradaa’ has visited church for the first time in grand style after encountering Jesus Christ. This will be her appearance in church after practicing idolatry for 20 years. Clad in white apparel with a touch of gold and a pair of dark sunglasses, Nana Agradaa who now prefers to be called ‘Evangelist Patricia Oduro’ was captured in full excitement. In the said video, which has gone viral on social media, Evangelist Patricia was seen busy filming herself and every other activity during church service. It can be recalled that ‘Nana Agradaa’ announced her repentance from been a fetish priestess immediately after her bail from prison.

Health News of Monday, 3 May 2021Source: 3 NewsMember of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health Dr Sebastian Ngmenenso Sandaare has entreated the government to take proactive measures to secure vaccines for the country, as he believes that is the only way to protect Ghanaians against the Coronavirus pandemic. He said this in an interview with TV3’s Miriam Osei Agyeman on the Mid Day news, Friday, April 30. “You know all these, what is happening out there, we could be dealing with a variant that we do not know, which if permitted to come to Ghana might be different from what we are already dealing with”. “Just to add that, you see these measures are not enough, what we are calling for, are measured by the government to ensure that Ghanaians are vaccinated. Dr. Sandaare pointed out that he supports the measures government is putting in place to curtail the new cases entering the country but he would rather opt “for government taking proactive measures to get vaccines for the people of Ghana”.