Residents call on authorities to fix Taha-Nantong Kpawumo road
Regional News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Northern Region:Some residents of Taha and Nantong Kpawumo in the Sagnarigu municipality have called on authorities to fix the Taha-Nantong Kpawumo road. The road connecting the two communities is currently engulfed with deep potholes and with some sections washed away by rains. The residents complained that parts of the road get submerged in water any time it rains, thereby hindering movement on the road. Speaking to GhanaWeb's Northern Regional Correspodent, Tahiru Mohammed Amin, a resident of Nantong Kpawumo, explained that they are always trapped in their homes any time it rains. He, therefore, called on authorities to come to their aid by fixing the road for them.
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September 23, 2021 15:29 UTC
We are not sleeping on the job – Ministry of Sanitation replies critics
This is in response to a story carried by GhanaWeb on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, with the title, “Kwame Minkah blasts Abena Dapaah over clogged gutters, dirty Accra streets” but sourced from myxyzonline. In that story, the host of Tonton Sansan on TV XYZ, Prince Kwame Minkah, hit hard at Cecilia Dapaah, the sector minister, over the filth taking over the streets of Accra amid huge budgetary allocation for the sanitation sector. “The Ministry would like to state categorically that the publication is misleading and does not portray the actual facts in relation to the mandate of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) which is under the leadership of Hon. “However, regarding the concerns about water shortages in some parts of Accra, the Ministry would like to state that some significant investments have been made by government through GWCL in that direction. “The implementation of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Water and Sanitation Project has improved access to potable water to over 420,000 people (equivalent to 85,000 Households) living in the GAMA.
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September 23, 2021 15:11 UTC
'Fans who thought my success was a mistake have left' - Bosom P-Yung
Bosom in the official music video of 'Ataa Adwoa' appeared in a pink hairstyle and a white vest that was complemented with a pair of blue jeans. A tall list of Ghanaians joined the Ataa Adwoa dance challenge back in 2020. In a recent post by the artiste, Bosom P-Yung revealed that he has lost some fans but noted that the "real ones that see me as a talent are still around." He has promised not to let his fans down and also thanked them for sticking with him throughout his musical journey. His post read: "Along with the journey ones that think I blew up as a mistake have left.
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September 23, 2021 15:00 UTC
Kwabena Agyapong deserves an appointment - NPP communicator
Nana Frimpong, who has been an ardent member of the NPP for many years, mentioned that Kwabena Agyapong who has worked tirelessly for the NPP over the years deserves to be given an opportunity to use his experience and knowledge to help the government. Praising the decision to lift Kwabena Agyapong’s suspension, Nana Frimpong, further appealed to the rank and file of the party to recognize the latter’s immense contributions and political expertise. “Kwabena Agyapong brings to the table lots of political experience and know-how unmatched by his critics. "That notwithstanding, Mr Agyapong also worked so hard to ensure the party secures another term in office,” Nana Frimpong argued. Kwabena Agyapong had been under indefinite suspension for almost 6 years until the suspension was lifted last year.
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September 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
Aliu Mahama was never sidelined in Kufuor's govt - Mpiani
General News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Kufuor government did not sideline Vice President Aliu Mahama• Kufuor's Chief of Staff says allegations to that effect are untrue• Alhaji Aliu Mahama was Ghana's first Muslim Vice PresidentKwadwo Okyere Mpiani, Chief of Staff during the John Agyekum Kufuor government, has rejected allegations that late Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama was sidelined during his time in government. Mpiani said Mahama was voluntarily picked by Kufuor as his running mate for the whole eight years he served as president. He wondered why people will choose to believe that Kufuor or any of his assigns will sideline Mahama, especially along ethnic lines. “He (Aliu Mahama) didn’t apply for any post, and he wasn’t voted for. His son, Farouk Aliu Mahama, is a lawmaker in the current Parliament.
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September 23, 2021 06:33 UTC
Bullet lodged in Nkrumah’s spine led to his death – Former security chief claims
A new account has emerged explaining the exact cause of the cancer – a bullet pellet lodged in the spine. According to the head of security in charge of operations at the presidency during Nkrumah’s era, Ghana’s first president got cancer as a result of a bullet lodged in his spine. “And you know grenades are poisonous, when it enters your body and is never removed, it brings in cancer, so Nkrumah died of cancer of the skin,” he added. One of the often-mentioned incidents is the Kulungugu bombing, in the then Upper Region in August 1962. 21st September is a day set aside to remember and honour Nkrumah and is observed as a public holiday.
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September 23, 2021 06:22 UTC
Twene Jonas wanted for deportation - Hopeson Adorye claims
General News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: sammykaymedia.comGhanaian politician and NPP 2020 Parliamentary aspirant for Kpone Kantamanso Constituency, Hopeson Adorye has disclosed that USA based Ghanaian social media sensation, Twene Jonas, has gone into hiding in the United States. In a video sighted by sammykaymedia.com, Hopeson Adorye who is currently in the States asserted that Twene Jonas has been in the United States with wrong documents hence the authorities over there are in search for him to be deported. According to the politician, the Youth of Ghana who follows blindly must be wide awake and not be deceived by the supposed luxury being exhibited by Twene Jonas. "We went to Rockefeller to look for him [Twene Jonas], we told that he has been fired. He lives in a wooden structure which is actually a part of a living room of a pastor and this guy goes about spewing nonsense...," Hopeson Adorye said.
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September 23, 2021 03:00 UTC
Analysts applaud police for swift action against officers cited in Tamale assault
General News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: gbcghanaonline.comSome security analysts have applauded the swift action taken by the Police to interdict four officers with the Tamale Regional Command following alleged assault of some people during routine checks on illegal connections with NEDCO and VRA Officers. The officers are to face Service Inquiry subject to regulations of the Ghana Police Service. "Every Institution just like the Ghana Police Service has their own code of ethics and so the Service Inquiry is the proper forum to handle this,” he said. Another analyst, Adib Saani, spoke highly of the Dampare, saying he is someone who does not tolerate indiscipline even in his family. He is, therefore, not surprised how swiftly the police have taken action against the officers in Tamale.
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September 23, 2021 01:41 UTC
Speaker Bagbin launches second edition of Inter Schools Public Speaking Competition
“Use public speaking to influence society positively,” Speaker Bagbin stressed. He commended the formation of youth groups to participate in discussing national issues, saying such groups that ensured participation by the citizenry in governance must be encouraged by all. Speaker Bagbin noted that a number of legislations in Ghana that are put in place to protect the people from digital infringements. It is aimed at building a genre of speakers who will use public speaking to influence society positively; and offers students the acknowledgement and encouragement towards a successful career in public relations, compeering, film and advocacy. According to the organizers, the entry video is a freestyle oration on the theme "DIGITAL INCLUSION: PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS ONLINE."
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September 22, 2021 22:18 UTC
Thieves steal batteries from water discharging systems at Tono Dam
Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 22 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Upper East RegionPersons suspected to be thieves have cut open the metal casing of a number of automated water discharging measuring systems fixed to the laterals of the Tono dam canal in the Kassena-Nankana area and made away with solar batteries. According to deepthroat sources, nearly seven of the Tubular Gel VRLA batteries and four solar panels have gone missing. For the systems the thieves could not cut open, the batteries were spared, our sources added. Our sources noted that the high quality and expensive nature of the solar batteries could also be the reason thieves have targeted the installations. The theft cases have put the work of Mechatronic PLC - the subcontractor installing the water systems in jeopardy.
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September 22, 2021 21:56 UTC
Milovan Rajevac in Ghana for Black Stars job
Sports News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: 3news.comMilovan Rajevac is in Ghana to start his second stint as Black Stars coach, 3news.com can report. The Serbian has been in Ghana since Monday and is staying at the popular Alisa Hotel in central Accra. His unveiling is expected by the close of the week, but before that, Rajevac has commenced his duty. 3news.com can report that the Serbian with support from GFA and the Black Stars management committee have started issuing out invitations to players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. But we can now confirm that Addo will work part-time for Ghana, hence a second assistant will be appointed.
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September 22, 2021 21:33 UTC
Du Bois Center to be transformed into a museum complex
General News of Wednesday, 22 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Du Bois Center in Accra is to receive a facelift• President Akufo-Addo is making this possible through an agreement• The place will be known as a museum complexThe Du Bois Centre is set to be transformed into a museum complex, the presidency has said. This arrangement is also to see to the transformation of the current Du Bois Memorial Centre and burial site in Accra, into a state-of-the-art museum complex and world-class destination for scholars and heritage tourists. “The Partnership will see the Du Bois Museum Foundation Ghana, leading the construction of a multi-million-dollar Museum Complex to preserve Dr. Du Bois’ legacy, over a 50-year period. “The Du Bois Museum Complex aims to transform the Centre, and create a living museum that revives the transformative spirit and vision of Dr. Du Bois for a unified ancestral home for Africans in the diaspora around the world. Dr. Du Bois, a civil rights pioneer and one of the world’s leading black intellectuals and thinkers, became a citizen of Ghana, and resided in the country until his death in 1963.
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September 22, 2021 18:22 UTC
Another demo rocks NPP over MMDCEs announcement
The party supporters according to a Daily Guide report are unhappy with the removal of their former MCE, Kojo Ofori Safo, who is to be replaced by Madam Akosua Asabea Annan. The group reportedly begun raging from Sunday, September 19, when the list of nominees was announced by the Ministry of Local Government. They are said to have besieged the party’s office at Akyem Apedwa on Wednesday and locked it up. The angry supporters also burnt flags and other paraphernalia belonging to the NPP to register their displeasure. A former Polling Station Women Organizer of Apedwa reportedly said “We are demonstrating to tell the President that we have ceased to work for the party.”There have been recorded incidents of demonstrations against the President’s nominees in some MMDAs.
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September 22, 2021 18:22 UTC
Security analyst urges ECOWAS to undergo review
ECOWAS recently suspended the West African country over the coup led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, toppling the long reign of Alpha Conde. This, Irbard Ibrahim said, was the right thing to do. “But today, Jerry Rawlings is no more; we’ve lost him. And again, I see intransigence on the part of the coup leaders because they are complaining [that] when things were bad, where was ECOWAS? Irbard Ibrahim also cautioned the ECOWAS, led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to work at dialoguing with the military leaders rather than aiming to force them to succumb to a democratic process.
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September 22, 2021 18:22 UTC
Match-fixing scandal: GFA charges Asante Kotoko new boy Richmond Lamptey
The matchday 34 games in the just ended 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League dominated the headlines for bad reasons after Inter Allies defender Hashmin Musah scored two intentional own goals in the game. Isaac Opoku Agyemang, a player of Ashantigold SC and Richmond Lamptey of Inter Allies FC have now been served by the GFA and have until Friday, September 24, to respond to the charges leveled against them. “Isaac Opoku Agyemang, a player of Ashantigold SC and Richmond Lamptey of Inter Allies FC have both been charged for violating Article 34(5)(a) of the GFA Premier league regulations. “The GFA Prosecutor has also charged the Head Coach of Inter Allies FC Felix Aboagye, Team Manager of Inter Allies FC Ruben Adjetey, and a Club Official Joseph Boye Markwei for violating Article 11(2)(d) of the GFA Disciplinary Code and Article 34(5)(a) of the GFA Premier League regulations. “They are all expected to submit their Statements of Defence to the charges on or before Friday, September 24, after which the GFA Disciplinary Committee will adjudicate their cases respectively,” the statement from the GFA read.
Source:GhanaWeb
September 22, 2021 17:48 UTC