General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has issued a strong warning to persons involved in criminal activities in the country. The caution comes after some 230 suspected criminals and sex workers were arrested at Soldier Bar located at Kwame Nkrumah Circle on Friday, April 16, 2021. Director of National Operations ACP Arhin Kwame Annor stated. He further stressed that, the exercise will be sustained and therefore the criminals should take note. The senior police officer made this revelation during a press briefing after the arrest of the 230 suspected criminals in Accra.

General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: rainbownradioonline.comCommunication team member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana K. Yeboah says the fight against galamsey has been a challenge for every administration because some members of both political parties are involved. He opined that although efforts have been made to deal with the canker, the fight has proved futile. He indicated that those who have also been tasked to fight galamsey are greedy persons looking out to make money from illegal miners hence allowing them to operate. The NPP communicator was also worried foreigners have also joined the galamsey activities. The situation he said calls for a joint effort in preventing foreigners from engaging in illegal activities.

Business News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGeneral Manager of MTN Ghana's Mobile Money Limited, Eli Hini, has insisted that the decision to implement a MoMo ID requirement for cash-out transactions was not taken lightly. According to him, the tough decision was made at a time where the electronic money service was fully aware of the implications, backlash and possible losses from customers and agents who fail to conform to the directive. Addressing journalists during a media engagement in Accra last week, Eli Hini said his outfit had to make the bold decision of taking the lead to implement such a measure. Meanwhile, over 7,000 MoMo agents operating in the country have had their accounts suspended over their failure to comply with the directive implemented by the electronic money company. Many agents and customers are now required to provide identification before transactions can be carried out.

General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: Olumanba Akwasi KessePolitical Activist Emmanuel Abankwah popularly known as Olumanba has expressed worries over the current attacks on Journalists in the country. He is calling the president and the Ghana Journalist Association to as a matter of urgency condemn these acts on Journalists. This comes after military men attacked, beat and chased away Journalists and demonstrators protesting the alleged encroachment of the military on the La Stool lands. According to him, these attacks on Journalists has become rampant and needs to be condemned immediately by the president and the Ghana Journalist Association. He has however called on the president and the Ghana Journalist Association to as a matter of urgency condemn these acts on Journalists and also ensure that these attacks on Journalist do not repeat themselves.

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has arrested 230 suspects believed to be criminals, sex workers, around Soldier Bar at the Kwame Nkrumah circle. They are alleged to have engaged in armed robbery, commercial sex activities, drug peddling among others. He said that, the Police had since been monitoring the activities of the suspected criminals during the period before the swoop on them. ACP Arhin said, aside the total number of arrested suspects being 230, 33 motorbikes were also taken with some registered and others not. “The total number of suspects that were arrested is 230, 33 motorbikes some are registered and some are not.

Business News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has proposed to Canada’s Ambassador to Ghana for the establishment of a Ghana-Canada Business Council. According to the minister, the council when actualized will act as a platform to facilitate trade and investments and commercial relation challenges between the two countries. Canadian High Commissioner, Kati Csaba in her remarks lauded the idea of establishing a business council between the two countries in Ghana. She pointed that Ghana serving as the host secretariat of the AfCFTA was essential to actualize such a move. "We are conscious of Ghana's initiative to move beyond aid and move towards more mature relations with other countries," she concluded.

Tabloid News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSamuel Kofi Ampofo, a popular mentally unstable man, has revealed that the cause of his predicament is as a result of drug abuse. According to the man known for the ‘Mona Mo Ble’ mantra, the excessive use of cannabis affected his mental health hence the reason he is usually unstable mentally. “Yes, it’s true I smoke, I sometimes stop smoking but go back to it.” He disclosed in an interview with Kofi TV. When it started, he preached the word of God, some of which didn’t make sense. And he wasn’t violent.

Diasporian News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWhile the funeral ceremony for the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, was going on, some Ghanaians based in the United Kingdom also held a funeral in memory of the late consort. Sounds from the Fontomfrom drums accompanied by the kete and adowa dance moves showing the rich Ghanaian culture filled the venue. According to one of the organisers, the funeral was being held due to the long-standing association Ghana has with the UK. He added that but for the restrictions on social gatherings, their funeral for the late Duke of Edinburgh would have been held at the venue of the main ceremony. Philip, described by royals as “the grandfather of the nation”, was Britain’s longest-serving royal consort and was married to the queen for 73 years.

Accra Lions FC were on the verge of a 1-0 victory when referee Ganiu handed City Stars a penalty which was eventually converted to end the game 1-1. Defender Joseph Addo handed Accra Lions FC the lead with a 40-yard thunderous strike in the first half. The visitors doubled their lead through a goal scored by Rauf Salifu in the second half but referee Ganiu rejected it citing an infringement in the process of scoring. However, minutes later, referee Ganiu handed City Stars a penalty to the uttermost surprise of the players and spectators who included military officers. Accra Lions FC needed the win to extend their league at the top of the table but the draw leaves them in a very tight position.

You see, it would have been relatively more understandable, if the plot to murder 11-year-old Ishmael Mensah had been hatched by the blood relatives of the deceased (See “ ‘We’ll Take the Law into Our [Own] Hands if We Don’t Get Justice’ – Father of Kasoa Ritual Murder Victim” Ghanaweb. About the only thing that we know, so far, is that the alleged killers are neighbors of the victim and his family. Those are the ages so far provided by at least one media source to approximate the age of the oldest of the criminal suspects. In the case of Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo, no ritual murder charges have been preferred or returned by the prosecutors of any legitimately constituted court of law. *Visit my blog at: [email protected]By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., PhDEnglish Department, SUNY-NassauGarden City, New YorkApril 5, 2021E-mail: [email protected]

According to the student, instead of complaining and blaming institutions and government, Ghanaians should rather begin to explore available alternative sources of power to keep their homes constantly connected to power. "The brain behind this project is that instead of depending solely on hydroelectric power generation, you have other alternatives to generate power in your homes." "With or without hydroelectric power, you will have power in your house." Currently, Ghana's energy mix includes hydroelectric power, thermal power, and a bit of solar. This negative development has occurred under various governments, technical administrations who presided over the power sector through the various energy regimes.

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Ghanaian immigrant father and Lyft Driver working in the United States has been killed in a fatal shooting. Investigators say Elijah Newman was shot in the torso and died instantly at the scene of the incident which occurred on Thursday, April 15 at around 11:00 pm in the Baden neighborhood of St Louis. “He just wanted to come to St. Louis to have a new start. Police also say Wilson was apprehended with a gun nearby the scene with forensics matching the bullet casing found next to the Ghanaian immigrant’s body. Elijah Newman according to his friends and family was described as a devoted husband, father and friend whom they will dearly miss and cherish.

Business News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Islamic Finance Research Institute Ghana, IFRIG, has formally appointed a lecturer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, School of Business; as a board member. Brief about Prof NaailHe is a renowned scholar with outstanding contributions in Islamic Management and Islamic Banking & Finance. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Islamic Management & Finance) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Presently, Prof. Naail is the College Coordinator for Short Courses and Programs Unit of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the KNUST. Prof Naail (left) with Shaibu Ali, Director and head of research at IFRIG

"Nobody has suspended me from the NDC so please stop making a nuisance of your news portals by referring to me as being suspended from the NDC," he said in an April 17, 2021 tweet. An earlier post also read: "Let myjoyonline and Ghanaweb know that the NDC has not suspended me. This is not the first time that outspoken Anyidoho has contested reports of his suspension from the party. The widely circulated suspension letter of February 8, signed by Secretary-General Johnson Asiedu Nketia cited two separate petitions against Anyidoho as the basis for the decision of the Functional Executive Council (FEC). "Please find attached your copy of a Separate letter of referral to the Disciplinary Committee and copies of the petitions.

General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini, has explained why the trial judge, Her Honour Christiana Cann, of the Accra Circuit Court ordered for a pregnancy test to be conducted on actress Akuapem Poloo before her sentencing. Speaking on News File monitored by GhanaWeb on Saturday, April 17, 2021, the lawyer cum journalist explained that the law mandates a judge to order a pregnancy test for a woman convicted before passing a sentence. Actress Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo has been jailed 90 days or three months by an Accra Circuit Court. Akuapem Poloo was last Wednesday convicted on her own plea by the court after pleading guilty to three charges. She was sentenced to 90 days on each count but the court said, the sentence must run concurrently.