Sex with older men surges teenage pregnancy in Upper Manya Krobo – DCE
Regional News of Monday, 10 June 2024Source: starrfm.com.ghA recent report by the Ghana Health Service indicates that the Upper Manya Krobo district ranks second nationwide in the prevalence of teenage pregnancy. In 2021, the district recorded a prevalence rate of 19.3%, placing it first in Ghana and in the Eastern Region. In 2022, the district ranked fifth in Ghana and second in the Eastern Region, with a prevalence rate of 18.2%. The District Health Directorate has identified several contributing factors to the high prevalence of teenage pregnancy. Key stakeholders, including Social Welfare, the Department of Gender, and the Ghana Health Service, have been urged to collaborate with UNFPA to accelerate actions addressing these issues.
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June 10, 2024 09:53 UTC
Accepting a survey outcome from the likes of Smart Sarpong is like 'committing suicide' - Alhaji Sinare to Ghanaians
In a stark warning to Ghanaians, the former Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia rubbished Smart Sarpong's surveys, likening them to 'committing suicide' if accepted by Ghanaians. Alhaji Sinare emphasized that "Accepting survey results from sources with a history of bias without question can lead to disastrous consequences. The outspoken bigwig, who is known as the NDC's Zongo President, has expressed strong disapproval of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's recent pledges, denouncing them as a 'mockery of democracy' and suggesting that they reflect incompetent leadership. The Zongo President also underscored Dr. Bawumia's apparent detachment from the populace and insensitivity to the challenges faced by Ghanaians. Ultimately, he cast doubt on Dr. Bawumia's capacity to lead the nation, offering President John Dramani Mahama, whom he regards as the standard-bearer of the nation, as a more suitable choice for leadership in the December 7th polls.
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June 09, 2024 18:29 UTC
#DumsorMustStop: Stop the arrogance – Henry Osei Akoto tells NAPO
General News of Sunday, 9 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comOne of the organizers of the #DumsorMustStop vigil, Henry Osei Akoto, has told the Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to stop being arrogant. His comment follows the remarks made by the energy minister in the wake of the Dumsor crisis, which are yet to be rectified. Henry Osei Akoto also said they will continue to disturb the government with dumsor protests until the situation is mitigated. I know Ghana can only be powered with 3,750 megawatts of power, and NAPO and Nana Addo aren’t giving that to us. Led by Salom Ramado, Henry Osei Akoto, and Ghanaian actress and producer Yvonne Nelson, the #DumsorMustStop vigil took place on June 8, 2024.
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June 09, 2024 14:14 UTC
Here's what your passport's colour reveals about your country
Countries in the Americas, such as the United States, Canada, Venezuela, and Brazil, often use this passport colour. Meanwhile, Mexico is the only country in Latin America that uses a green passport. Holders of red passports enjoy greater worldwide mobility and face fewer visa restrictions when traveling. In some countries like India, red passports are allocated to individuals holding diplomatic or official positions representing their governments. Countries like Albania, Denmark, Bolivia, Finland, France, and Monaco use red passports.
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June 09, 2024 13:11 UTC
Stonebwoy sues NDC's Baba Sadiq for defamation, demands GH₵3 million in damages
General News of Sunday, 9 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.com2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has sued the National Democratic Congress Parliamentary Candidate for Okaikwei South, Baba Sadiq Abu, for defamation of character. The suit filed at an Accra High Court on May 31, 2024, is asking the court to order Baba Sadiq to delete several X (formerly Twitter) posts and to also impose a fine of GHC3 million on the defendant for damages caused to Stonebwoy’s reputation. Ahead of the 2024 TGMA, Baba Sadiq who also doubles as an entertainment critic, embarked on a crusade for a contender to win the Artiste of the Year category ahead of the Afro-dancehall artiste. In a social media banter, Baba Sadiq made several claims against Stonebwoy, accusing him of being a violent female abuser, among other issues. The invitation is said to be in relation to his alleged threats on Baba Sadiq and his wife.
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June 09, 2024 07:38 UTC
The 'King' is here: Watch the arrival of Otumfuo’s convoy in Accra
General News of Saturday, 8 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has arrived in the nation’s capital, Accra, for his historic visit to the Ga State. A video shared by Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio showed the arrival of the Asantehene in Accra on Saturday, June 9, 2024. The video showed the Otumfuo’s convoy led by three police motorcycles and a police land cruiser. As part of the Asantehene’s visit, the Ga Mantse will host a cultural event at the Ga Mantse palace's forecourt in Kaneshie, Accra, on Sunday. The visit follows the Ga Mantse's attendance at Otumfuo's 25th-anniversary celebrations and aims to rejuvenate the longstanding camaraderie between the Ga and Asante communities.
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June 09, 2024 01:11 UTC
Bawumia has done to the Ghana Vice Presidency what Walter Mundale did in the US - Prof. Etse Sikanku
General News of Saturday, 8 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comCommunications Professor, Etse Sikanku has lauded Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the significant transformation he has brought to Ghana's Office of the Vice President since assuming the role in 2017. Professor Sikanku has authored a book titled "Dr. Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency," in which he analyzes the Vice Presidency of Ghana and how Dr. Bawumia has transformed it through his public activism and the impact it has had. At the book launch in Accra last night ( Friday, June 7), Professor Sikanku praised Dr. Bawumia for not being an armchair Vice President and compared his transformational impact to that of former US Vice President Walter Mondale, who is widely credited with transforming the American Vice Presidency. He has brought dignity to the Office of the Vice President and, to some extent, the Office of the President," he added. "Dr. Bawumia has done in Ghana what Walter Mondale did in the US for the office of the Vice President."
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June 09, 2024 01:04 UTC
Celebrities lead Ghana protests over power outages
Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra on Saturday in a peaceful protest against power outages affecting businesses and daily life across the West African nation. Dubbed the #DumsorMustStop vigil — “dumsor” meaning power cuts — the protest was organised by prominent Ghanaian actress and film producer Yvonne Nelson. Also joining the protest, Ghanaian comedian DKB told AFP: “These unannounced power outages are killing our craft. Shop owner Anita Twumasi was visibly distressed as she shared how the power outages affected her six-month-old baby. Protesters blame the power cuts on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s alleged failure to pay for necessary fuel.
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June 09, 2024 01:01 UTC
#DumsorMustStop: First photos - Yvonne Nelson, others take to the streets to protest erratic power supply
General News of Saturday, 8 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe much-awaited #DumsorMustStop vigil to protest the erratic supply of electricity in Ghana has started. The protest, originally scheduled for May 25, 2024, was postponed to June 8, 2024, after the police filed an injunction to stop it, citing security concerns over the initial venue for the vigil, Revolution Square, which was just a few meters from the seat of the presidency. GhanaWeb’s team on the ground, which will follow the protesters from the converging point of the protest, the University of Ghana, to the venue for the vigil, Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout, will bring all the updates. Actress Yvonne Nelson, one of the organizers of the demonstration, and her colleagues Selorm Dzramado, and Henry Akoto are among the demonstrators. See visuals from the demonstration below:BAI/NOQMeanwhile, catch up on the latest edition of The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV as Etsey Atisu sat down with the MP for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, to discuss issues surrounding the E-Levy, the Saglemi Housing Controversy, and the OSP Impeachment:Ghana’s leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country.
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June 08, 2024 19:57 UTC
Upper West Regional NPP Chairman passes away at 76
General News of Friday, 7 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Upper West Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Saanbaye Basilide Kangbere, has reportedly passed away at his home at Adjiringano, Accra, on Friday, June 7, 2024. The news was confirmed by Tanko Dauda Daniel, the Upper West Regional Secretary of the NPP, to citinewsroom.com. Following his demise, the First Vice Chairman of the NPP in the Upper West Region, Adul-Rahman Aziz, is expected to assume the role of chairman. In 2022, Dr. Kangberee was reelected as the Upper West Regional Chairman of the NPP, narrowly defeating his main contender, Alhaji Mahama Toyina. Dr. Kangberee secured 130 votes out of a total of 242 valid votes cast, while Mr. Toyina received 112 votes.
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June 08, 2024 00:37 UTC
Otto Addo names two factors that earned Black Stars' vital away win over Mali
Sports News of Friday, 7 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has detailed that two factors contributed to his side win over Mali in the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In addition to his substitutions, he noted that the Black Stars had the luck to score and secure the 'deserved' result. "Mali has a good team; I don't think it's fair for the fans to boo the team, to be honest. Our substitutions won the game. Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew inspired Ghana to a 2-1 comeback win over Mali to record their first victory of Otto Addo's second spell.
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June 08, 2024 00:25 UTC
Jordan Ayew scores late winner in Ghana’s 2-1 win over Mali
The Black Stars started the match with good build-up play but later lost possession to the hosts, who took control of the game. Mali turned up the heat on Ghana and had a few chances at goal, but the Black Stars remained resolute in defense. The Black Stars, with Antoine Semenyo leading the line, had a fair number of chances in the game. The Black Stars returned from the break much more rejuvenated and motivated. After a potent attack on the Malians, Ernest Nuamah brought parity for the Black Stars in the game.
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June 07, 2024 03:30 UTC
See current state of Accra-Winneba Highway after damage caused by diversion of River Ayensu
The extent of the damage caused to the road is now more visible after the water from the river, which overtook the road, receded. Pictures from the scene of the incident shared by Asaase Radio show a huge chunk of the highway completely cut off. Earlier, GhanaWeb reported that parts of the Accra-Winneba Highway had been left impassable after portions of the road collapsed. Viral visuals of the incident sighted by GhanaWeb showed part of the highway completely washed off. Reports indicated that the water from the river also flooded farmlands and parts of the Gomoa Okyereko community.
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June 07, 2024 00:30 UTC
NDC suspends Amenfi Central chairman, organizer, women’s organizers
Politics of Thursday, 6 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the suspension of four of its executives for the Amenfi Central Constituency in the Western Region. A letter issued by the General Secretary of the party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, said the executives are being suspended from the party for allegedly engaging in anti-party behaviour. The affected executives include Raphael Andoh Kwaw, Constituency Chairman; Richmond Aleke, Constituency Organizer; Grace Kwaw, Women’s Organizer; and Janet Fynn, Deputy Women’s Organizer. The party also summoned the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Amenfi Central, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, to appear before its Political Committee. The court order, presided over by Justice G. K. Gyan-Kontoh, also restrained the NDC, the second defendant, from recognizing or dealing with Joana Cudjoe Gyan as the duly elected NDC parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi Central Constituency.
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June 06, 2024 21:34 UTC
Ambulance Case: Court throws out Ato Forson mistrial application
General News of Thursday, 6 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, seeking a mistrial and an investigation into the conduct of the Attorney General in the ongoing ambulance case. The trial judge ruled that Forson had not demonstrated any statutory provisions that would justify a mistrial or an inquiry into the Attorney General's actions, citinewsroom.com reports. On Monday, June 3, Dr. Ato Forson filed a supplementary affidavit supporting his motion for a mistrial, injunction, and/or stay of proceedings in the ambulance case against him and two others. The Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam legislator’s legal team cited a leaked tape between Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame and the third accused, Richard Jakpa. The tape allegedly revealed Dame attempting to coach Jakpa to implicate Dr. Ato Forson in the trial.
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June 06, 2024 17:33 UTC