New presidential jet: Presidency has lost touch with reality – Professor Gyampo
Professor Gyampo has expressed disquiet about the intention by the government, raising questions about the timing of the move. Professor Gyampo disclosed on Neat FM that at a time when the country is reeling from harsh economic conditions, purchasing a new presidential plane should not rank among the priorities of the government. Gyampo said the move is an indication of the government not being in touch with the situation on the ground. I was shocked to hear the young man because it creates a certain lack of touch with reality and what is happening on the ground. If you knew what is happening on the ground, you wouldn’t make this announcement at a point when people are facing economic difficulties.
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October 06, 2021 08:03 UTC
10-year-old Nicholas Buamah's third book accepted into Library of Congress
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Nicholas Buamah is a child author• His first book was accepted into the U.S. Library of Congress• Like the first, his third, 'Is Santa Really Real?' has also been accepted into the libraryNicholas Buamah became a sensation in 2019 when his bestseller book, Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day, was accepted into the United States Library of Congress, which makes it accessible to all American elementary-school libraries. The now 10-year-old Georgia native and son of Ghanaians Danielle and Dominic Buamah, wrote about twins Kayla and Kyle, who are both running for class president. “I picked election day because I had a whole bunch of titles to choose from, and I love Barack Obama so much. Today, the top-rated author has distributed and recorded his third book titled, ‘Is Santa Really Real?’ into the Library of Congress.
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October 05, 2021 21:56 UTC
'How could you ask that?!' - Memphis Depay angered by Barcelona regret question
Sports News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: goal.comMemphis Depay was incredulous when asked if he regrets his decision to join Barcelona this past summer, asking a reporter how they could pose such a question. Memphis shot back after a question from ESPN Netherlands about whether he regretted joining Barcelona. Memphis could not have anticipated what the end of the summer would hold for Barcelona when he first signed his deal. And Sergio Aguero, brought in along with Memphis, has been injured through the entire campaign so far. That's left Memphis as the focal point of a depleted attack at Camp Nou that has been less explosive than previous seasons; Barcelona have scored 11 goals in seven matches and sit in ninth place.
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October 05, 2021 21:56 UTC
Hearts announce partnership with TSG Hoffenheim and FC Cincinnati
Sports News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian giants Hearts of Oak have announced an imminent partnership with German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim and MLS side FC Cincinnati. The Common Value Club Alliance will focus on three aspects, which includes Education, Technical Know-how, impact and sustainability. Head of Corporate affairs at TSG Hoffenheim, Stefan Wagner, who is in the country spoke about the importance of the partnership and how it affects the holistic development of youth football. TSG Hoffenheim is one of the fastest developing clubs in the Bundesliga and FC Cincinnati is known for their world class facilities in the United States. Below is a statement from Hearts of Oak on the partnership
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October 05, 2021 20:48 UTC
Ejura Committee report a cover-up - NDC
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghThe opposition National Democratic Congress has described the report of the committee that probed the chaos in Ejura in the Ashanti region as a coverup. The party at a press conference said the findings of the committee are faulty and flawed. “After an objective and painstaking examination of the report, we take the view that the committee’s report is a poor attempt at a cover-up. The committee also recommended adequate Compensation for the families of the two deceased persons, namely, Abdul Nasir Yusif and Murtala Suraj Mohammed. Also, the committee recommended the structural expansion of the Ejura Police Stationand an increase in personnel and also recommended the removal of the Ejura–Sekyedumase Municipal Chief Executive, Honourable Mohammed Salisu Bamba, since his continuous presence as MCE would exacerbate the already tense security situation in Ejura.
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October 05, 2021 16:30 UTC
Gambia gains 17 times more from property tax than Ghana – Osafo-Maafo
According to the former Senior Minister, the revenue Ghana generates from property rates accounts for only 0.03% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He believes this does not speak well for the country considering what other West African countries including the Zambia make from property rates. “In Ghana, we only realise 0.03% of GDP from property rates. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor recently revealed plans by government to roll out a new property rates policy. “You value the property based on the structure and not the value of the land.
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October 05, 2021 16:17 UTC
'Mona mobl33': Bride whose husband abandoned her to grind another lady hits back at critics
The video courted several reactions with many accusing the man of subjecting his newly wedded wife to emotional torture. However, in a twist of events, the woman has hit back at critics of her husband. In a new video that is also trending on social media, the couple are seen happily walking together while the wife sent out a message to her husband’s critics. “My Kwabena, you were the one who abandoned me during our wedding? Critics are the ones suffering and we are the happy ones now,” she averred in Twi.
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October 05, 2021 16:06 UTC
When will Mahama come back to power to help Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting victims? - John Boadu
He accused John Dramani Mahama of living a hypocritical life. According to John Boadu, it's about time John Mahama puts an end to it because some people suffered injuries from violence under his government and nothing was done about it. He said, the Mahama-led administration did nothing for these affected ones and wondered why he is so much interested in that of the Ayawaso West Wuogon. Speaking on Neat FM’s Ghana Montie programme, John Boadu said, “When will they (NDC) come to power to help these people?...Sometimes he (Mahama) thinks we have short memories,” he said. John Dramani Mahama said this when he met with the victims and families of the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident.
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October 05, 2021 15:56 UTC
Thieves steal crash barriers worth US$3,500 on Pokuase interchange
General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some persons have stolen crash barriers mounted on the Pokuase interchange• The cost of the crash barriers is pegged at US$3,500• The case has been reported to the Amasaman Divisional Police CommandA Daily Graphic report has indicated that some unscrupulous persons have stolen 10 crash barriers on the newly constructed Pokuase interchange. It noted that the 4 feet crash barriers, numbering 10 cost US$3,500. The purpose of these crash barriers is to prevent moving vehicles from falling off over to the road from Kwabenya towards the interchange to prevent accidents. He said, “This is very serious because if we do not put a stop to it, all the crash barriers that we have put on the interchange will eventually be stolen. He assured that persons behind the stealing of the crash barriers will be arrested and ensure that such situations do not repeat itself.
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October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
Is it not sheer wickedness to humanity for Akufo-Addo to demolish La hospital? – Stan Dogbe asks
According to him, the callous and inhuman decision of the President has affected several people within the catchment area that the health facility used to serve. In a post on his Facebook timeline, Stan Dogbe wrote, “So, people, is it not sheer wickedness to humanity on the part of President Nana Akufo-Addo that he will demolish completely the La General Hospital (formerly La Polyclinic) and many years after not even a block has been laid there? "I remember how the embattled Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu lied during his vetting that work has started on the construction of a new infrastructure at the site where the La General Hospital once stood. That is just a reflection of how Nana Akufo-Addo and his appointees appear not to care about the people, and their welfare. “Access to, not just healthcare, but quality healthcare is one that must be assured and guaranteed all citizens.
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October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
Here is why a passport cannot be used for SIM re-registration
General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaians have begun the process of SIM card re-registration• The exercise will end in March 2022• the only identification card accepted is the Ghana National ID or ECOWAS cardExecutive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Prof. Ken Attafuah has explained why a passport cannot be used as an identification card for the ongoing SIM card re-registration exercise. He narrated that during the mass registration for the Ghana Card, a lot of passport holders in the country acquired it through improper means, making it an unreliable source of one’s identity. He added that aside the improper means people used to acquire the passport, the booklet is the primary document which makes one eligible to travel across countries and not for identity. He affirmed that for a superior index of one’s identity, the Ghana card is far ahead of a passport. Prof Attafuah also noted that, as a requirement of law, “wherever identification is to be established, a Ghana card shall be required.
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October 05, 2021 12:11 UTC
No compelling reason why IPAC must be given legal backing - Anyidoho to NDC
In an opinion piece, Mr. Anyidoho said ”The voices that are advocating for legal status for IPAC: instead of giving as a raison d’etre, are giving us nothing but a raison d’etat!! !”In a barrage of questions, he quizzed; ”As an Advisory Body, has anything stopped the IPAC from boldly sharing thoughts and helping the nation broaden its electoral landscape positively? "Political Parties must realise that the art of politicking and canvassing for votes, is, both an art and science. “How many of the political parties really get the base of their parties involved in hardcore decision-making? "Political Parties should first broaden the space for real and effective participatory democracy within their fold, before wanting to champion some death-trap course of forcing the EC to allow political parties to run elections in Ghana.”
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October 05, 2021 00:22 UTC
Three top Ghanaian politicians indicted in Pandora Papers
General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021Source: 3news.comGhanaian journalist and a member of the Network of International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), Emmanuel Dogbevi, has revealed that three unnamed top notch Ghanaian politicians have been captured in the Pandora Papers leak which was released on Sunday October 3. He stated that the report does not give details of who the politicians are but only mentions that three Ghanaian politicians are captured. 3 Ghanaian politicians, 10 from Nigeria & 2 from Kenya are implicated. 49 African politicians in total are mentioned.”The Guardian had explained that Pandora papers is the biggest ever leak of offshore data which exposes financial secrets of rich and powerful around the world. The Pandora Papers – 12 million files – is the biggest such leak in history.
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October 04, 2021 19:41 UTC
Fake pregnancy: Takoradi woman finally meets bail condition, leaves police custody
General News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Josephine Mensah has finally left police custody after meeting bail conditions• She was granted a GHC50,000 bail a week ago• She remained in police custody due to delays in verifying of property documentsSeven days after being granted bail by the Takoradi Habour Circuit Court, Josephine Panyin Mensah has finally left police custody. Josephine appeared in court for the first time on Monday, September 27, 2021, and was granted a GHC50,000 bail but had since been in police custody due to delays in verifying property documents used to cover her bail. The 28-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to two counts of deceiving a public officer and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic. Her family and security officers were later contacted and she was sent to a health facility at Axim for medical attention. Her prosecution begun on Monday, September 27, 2021, where she was granted a GHC50,000 bail with two sureties.
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October 04, 2021 18:55 UTC
She is being inconsistent – Prophet Kwabena Tawiah reacts to story of Takoradi woman
Josephine Panyin Mensah made the headlines after she was alleged to have been kidnapped while 9 months pregnant at Takoradi. Six days later, she reportedly resurfaced albeit without the pregnancy, a situation which was later confirmed to be a hoax after police investigations. Reacting to her story in an interview with Oman Channel sighted by GhanaWeb, Prophet Kwabena Tawiah accused the 28-year-old woman of selling a story with several loopholes in it. A lot of people find it hard being truthful but it is better to be truthful and be free. She should not lie but rather come clean so the law will not go hard on her,” the prophet said.
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October 04, 2021 18:33 UTC