General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWithin a space of a week, Nigerians had reason on social media to twice lambast the Muhammadu Buhari-led government because of Ghana. More for the first reason than the second, the first being an announcement on Monday by Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, that the social media giant had chosen Ghana for their headquarters in Africa. For most critics on social media, the official reasons Twitter gave in choosing Ghana did not help matters either - Ghana’s free media space and being host to the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, Twitter said; counted for their choice. will support launch of a new “German-West African Center for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention “ . Twitter picked Ghana as the Regional office, Germany again picked Ghana as West Africa HQ for the Center for Global Health.

Entertainment of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAmerado Burner, a Ghanaian rapper, has clarified the motive behind his walkout during a live radio interview on Kingdom FM, Friday, April 16, 2021. “I walked out because I came to promote my new song “Me Ho Y3”. The presenter did not ask me anything concerning my song but rather brought in a social media commentary that I’m a good rapper and people are asking if I can battle with Sarkodie. If Sarkodie retires, Sark Nation will rally behind me so if I have a problem with him today, who will follow me? It about time they pay attention to us, the young artistes because if the legends are not around, we will be taking over,” he stressed.

General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSamuel Koku Anyidoho, founder and CEO of Atta Mills Institute, has challenged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to produce evidence that he has been suspended from the party. If I have been suspended; let them produce the evidence,” Koku Anyidoho tweeted on Saturday, April 17. The letter also stated that the petition has been referred to the Party's Disciplinary Committee for further action. "Please find attached your copy of a Separate letter of referral to the Disciplinary Committee and copies of the petitions. "It is our hope that you will co-operate with the Disciplinary Committee for an expeditious determination of this case".

Entertainment of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThis week's edition of United Showbiz is live on UTV. Hosted by the beautiful Nana Ama McBrown, the weekly entertainment show brings together players in the entertainment industry to discuss issues relating to entertainment and arts in the country. Appearing as guests on today’s edition are Gyakie, Yaw TOG, Amerado, social activist Kwame A-Plus as well as regular entertainment pundit, Arnold Asamoah Baidoo. Watch today’s edition of United Showbiz below:

General News of Sunday, 18 April 2021Source: News GhanaMrs Selina Twum-Ampofo, the Headmistress of the Madina Demonstration Basic and Special School, says inclusive education must be a shared responsibility by all stakeholders. She, therefore, called on the La-Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly to rise to its responsibilities and ensure the smooth implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy in the School. Ms Sylvia Kuagbenu, the Municipal Special Needs and Inclusive Education Coordinator, said it was important to pay more attention to children with special educational needs as it enhanced inclusive education. Mr Joseph Baidoo, the School Improvement and Support Officer, appealed to the Special Mothers Project to extend similar supports to other schools. Mr Nicholas Owusu, in charge of Finance and Administration at the La-Nkwantanang Municipal Education, who represented the Municipal Director, lauded the Project for the support.

General News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKennedy Agyapong, the owner of Kencity Group of Companies has disclosed that a cold store that befits the status of biggest in Africa is currently under construction in Accra. Kennedy Agyapong made the revelation on the ‘Attitude’ show on Net2 where he touched a number of things that occur in the corporate environment. He stated that, upon completion, the project will overtake a cold store in Angola which is generally regarded as the biggest on the continent. “I’m building the biggest cold store in Africa, not in Ghana but Africa. It’s 31,000-tonne cold store which is the biggest in Africa.

General News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKwesi Pratt Jnr, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper has offered his assessment of the report European Union Election Observation Report on the 2020 elections, describing it as ‘hopeless and useless’. Quoting portions of the report, Pratt embarked on an attempt to uncover what he holds to be contradictions captured in the report. I have come to the conclusion that this report is absolutely hopeless and useless. This report is absolutely useless. The EU EOM report was released earlier this week and has been met with varied responses by the country’s political.

Regional News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: Kasapa FMA 28-year-old mason, Isaac Ampeh missed death by a whisker as he was nearly lynched at Atoma near Jeikrodua in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region for allegedly stealing over 25 goats and sheep. The suspect is alleged to have traveled all the way from Gbawe in the Greater Accra Region to steal the animals. He was arrested by some angry residents who wanted to kill him but was saved by others. The suspect has been sent to the Jeikrodua Hospital where he’s receiving treatment. The police have since commenced investigations into the matter.

Music of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: DJ Sly UpdatesGhanaian Disc Jockey and producer DJ Sly has released another album just two years after releasing his debut album ‘Upness’. ‘The Persistent’, an 11 track set as his second studio album, sees him calling on some of the biggest names in music. He featured African talents like Ghanaian vocalists Wendy Shay, Fameye, Nina Richie, Malcon Nuna, Unyx and FRD, Nigerian stars; Ice Prince, Airboy, Jay Bagz, DNA, ilblackibeat and Dicey, French rapper and vocalist Cheezy, Abouh Mala and East African music sensation, Eddy Kenzo. DJ Sly described the vision of the persistent as the fearless motivation that drives him to success. The album which is about his journey in life explained how he struggled to get recognition but he never gave up on his dreams and took the struggles as motivation.

Entertainment of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a bid to ask her guest (Anita Akufo) when she intends to get married, Delay unhesitantly disclosed that she will give birth at age 48. Just when the TV3 presenter was about to answer, Delay said: “That’s the trend nowadays. For instance, I have made up my mind that I’ll give birth at age 48." Anita in a response said: “When I was young, I wanted to settle down in my 20s but the more you grow, the more things change. But I’m pretty much sure that I’ll be married before 30.”One can recall that Delay has on several occasions been captured on social media debunking rumours that she has given birth to a baby girl.

Regional News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: Abdul Karim NaatogmahThe University for Development Studies (UDS) community is excited over the appointment of Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar as the new Registrar-designate. Mr. Abubakar's elevation follows the recent enskinment of the incumbent Registrar, Dr. A. This appointment announced by the UDS Governing Council takes effect 1st September 2021. Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar has been a Deputy Registrar in charge of Academic and Students Affairs. Mr. Issah Abubakar holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Arabic and Philosophy, and a Master's Degree in Archival Studies, from the University of Ghana.

General News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: Kasapa FMActress Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo is awaiting a Covid-19 test result to begin her 90-day jail term on Monday. She reportedly took the test on Friday following the sentencing by the Accra Circuit court. He said, his client would be taken to the Ankaful Prisons if the test is negative. Chief Inspector Agartha told the court that the complainant petitioned the Director-General Criminal Investigations Directorate and the matter was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit. Akuapem Poloo, she said was arrested and in her caution statement, admitted posting the nude picture with her son unintentionally.

I suppose what Mr. Iddrisu meant by the latter had to do with political power and prominence (See “Pray for Your Tongue and Temperament – Haruna Iddrisu Scolds Matthew Opoku-Prempeh” Ghanaweb.com 2/13/21). In sum, this is not the caliber of politician that should have been named to the Parliamentary Appointments Committee (PAC). In cavalierly presuming to upbraid the then Energy Minister-Designate, Mr. Iddrisu may have conveniently forgotten his own ignoble track-record of rudely sparring with former House Speaker Aaron Michael Oquaye, as well as the unenviable scofflaw political track-record of Mr. Ablakwa, the pet poodle of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills. If anybody or institutional establishment is obligated to render an apology to any personality or political establishment in the country, it is definitely the top-echelon leadership of the National Democratic Congress, for so cavalierly presuming that they could pack our taxpayer-underwritten parliamentary seats and committees with “fufu-heads” and abominable political apologies like the Okudzetos and Suhuyinis of our national political playground. *Visit my blog at: KwameOkoampaAhoofeJrBy Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., PhDEnglish Department, SUNY-NassauGarden City, New YorkApril 6, 2021E-mail: [email protected]

General News of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: Peace FMThe Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has indicated that the list of the appointed deputy Minister-designates should have been sent to Parliament on Thursday based on the consultative meeting President Akufo-Addo had with the substantive Ministers in accordance with the law. According to him, the people who have been appointed as deputy Ministers-designate know themselves as the President has already met all of them in a meeting to decide their appointments. Speaking on Okay FM's 'Ade Akye Abia' Morning Show, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs maintained that President Akufo-Addo works with a timetable; thus, after the appointment of the substantive Ministers, the President in consultation with the Ministers should appoint deputies. He stressed that the list of the deputy Ministers-designate will come out at the end of the day if it is already not out since everything regarding the deputies has already been decided. "The President has already met those deputies he has appointed and he has also consulted the substantive Ministers in accordance with the law.

Politics of Saturday, 17 April 2021Source: Happy 98.9FMMember of Parliament (MP) for the Achiase Constituency, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo has asserted that recent rumours of a scramble for the NPP 2024 flagbearership can cost the party its break the 8 agenda. He believes it is by this achievements and many others that the party can launch the break the 8 campaign come 2024. “We’re not ready to break the 8 if we are competing amongst ourselves on who leads the party early in President Akufo-Addo’s 2nd term. Anyone who wants to lead us win election 2024 needs to build his campaign on the work of President Akufo-Addo in order to secure an election 2024 win. The NPP wants to be the first party in the country’s democratic history to break the eight-year rule, hand over to itself and continue the transformational agenda beyond 2024.