Oko Vanderpuije throws challenge to new Accra Mayor
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Oko Vanderpuije wants the Accra Mayor nominee to make dealing with the issue of flooding a priority• He has also entreated Madam Elizabeth Sackey to collaborate with the Accra Regional Minister when she assumes office• Mr Vanderpuije is also hopeful of Madam Sackey’s confirmationFormer Mayor of Accra, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has tasked the new Accra Mayor nominee, Madam Elizabeth Sackey, to deal with the issue of flood within the jurisdiction. “We need to put our hands around immediately, and we need to show leadership in that area,” he said. Mr Vanderpuije, who is hopeful of Madam Sackey’s confirmation, also entreated her to work hand in hand with the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, while addressing revenue generation gaps in the assembly. Madam Elizabeth Sackey, a former Accra Regional Minister, is one of 36 females named amongst the President’s 260 MMDCE nominees. Her approval by members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly will make her Accra’s first female Mayor.
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September 20, 2021 17:48 UTC
Apologise for the embarrassment – NDC executive to Akufo-Addo over upturned Coat of Arms
Photos of the list in circulation show that the Coat of Arms was turned upside down, incurring criticism from a section of the public. Taking a bite of the issue on his Facebook page, Onasis Kobby stated that the image of the country has been dealt a blow with the atypical representation of the Coat of Arms. Onasis, who labelled it an embarrassment, believed that the state must crack the whip on those who led to the situation. You can’t disrespect the National Coat of Arms this way. He must take the blame and offer apology to restore the dignity of our pride the National Coat of Arms,” he wrote.
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September 20, 2021 17:48 UTC
Hasten SDGs implementation to build fairer, prosperous world – Akufo-Addo
General News of Tuesday, 21 September 2021Source: presidency.gov.ghThe President of the Republic and Co-Chair of the Group of Eminent Advocates of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged world leaders to hasten the implementation of the 17 UN SDGs in order to build a fairer, healthier, safer and more prosperous world for all. The net effect of these adverse developments is that our world is unlikely to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030,” the President said. “With an estimated US$360 trillion available in global financial assets, as of 2019, the resources to finance the SDGs are certainly available. “New forms of social practice and organization, as well as new and improved technological products and processes, are key enablers for achieving the SDGs. Whilst embracing innovation, deliberate steps should be taken to discourage innovations that contribute to environmental degradation, that are disruptive of livelihoods, and that exacerbate inequalities,” President Akufo-Addo added.
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September 20, 2021 17:26 UTC
Security guard jailed for conniving with ex-worker to steal monies from mall
Regional News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: GNAA 23-year-old security guard who connived with an ex-worker to steal GHC50,000, $800, and some items from Marina Mall, East Legon, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment. Nyarko told the Court presided over by Mrs. Sedinam Awo Balokah that he did not enter the Mall to steal the money and items. He said because the CCTV cameras were in place, he stood outside and kept watch while his accomplice, Kofi Mensah who had been fired for misconduct, entered the Mall to steal. Nyarko is a security guard at the Mall and Kofi Mensah is a former employee who was dismissed for misconduct. The Prosecutor said Mensah left with the booty and later in the day, Nyarko met Mensah and he took his share.
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September 20, 2021 17:15 UTC
Wydad Casablanca is a big club but Hearts of Oak is bigger - Fatawu Mohammed
Sports News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Fatawu has targeted a win against Wydad Casablanca• Accra Hearts of Oak has qualified to the next stage of the Champions League with a home victory against CL Kamsar• Accra Hearts of Oak won the game 2-0Accra Hearts of Oak captain, Fatawu Mohammed, is super confident that his side can qualify to the group stages of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. The Phobians have set up a tie against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the final phase of the preliminary round of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. Hearts of Oak set up the tie after beating CL Kamsar of Guinea 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first round of the preliminary round of the ongoing CAF Champions League. Fatawu is, however, optimistic that the Phobians can beat the two times CAF Champions League winners in the two-legged tie to make it to the group phase of the competition. “Wydad Casablanca is a big club but Hearts of Oak is bigger the Phobians will overcome the Moroccan Botola side over the two legs.
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September 20, 2021 16:47 UTC
How bitter kola saved the life of American rapper Meek Mill
Health News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Bitter kola has a host of health benefits• The plant is usually found in Central and Western Africa• The seed of the bitter kola plant is chewed rawGarcinia kola popularly called bitter kola is a West African plant proven to be a cure for several illnesses. Bitter kola, when chewed raw, provides a host of medicinal benefits to the human body. American rapper, Robert Rihmeek Williams better known as Meek Mill, in a recent revelation on Twitter has narrated how bitter kola changed his life. "Bitter kola nut changed my life...I feel like we ‘black people’ need to be more educated about Africa!" Research has proven that the bitter kola seed helps fight health problems including:- Diabetes-Inflammation- Common cold- Improve the immune system- Hepatitis- GlaucomaBelow are the posts by Meek Mill
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September 20, 2021 16:07 UTC
Unemployment rate at its lowest in 30 years
According to the ILO, the unemployment rate, as captured by economics trading.com, has averaged 6.17% in the last 30 years in the fourth republic and currently stands at about 4.53% in 2020. A trend analysis of the unemployment rates in the 4th Republic since 1991 reveals a steady rise in the unemployment rate from 4.66% in 1991 to a peak level of 10.4% in 2000 during the Rawlings regime. Comparatively the latest statistical evidence of 4.12% unemployment rate for 2019 thus makes it the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the last 30 years in Ghana. Notwithstanding this achievement of the current government, it must be recognised that the current unemployment rate is still relatively high, given that the rate seems to have risen from 2.8% in 1984 to its current levels. The inability of the economy to generate enough jobs to meet that requirement lends credence to the threat that the high youth unemployment poses to the country’s security.
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September 20, 2021 15:45 UTC
I prefer a short man who is smart to a tall man – Okoe-Boye backs Yaw Boateng Gyan
He disclosed in an interview with Peace FM, that he would rather pick a ‘short intelligent’ man than a tall man who lacks the know-how to managed the country. I wont mention names but its better to have an intelligent short man than a tall man. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Yaw Boateng Gyan said that reports of Dr Duffour competing with Mahama is music to his ears. “I would be extremely happy if Dr. Duffour decides to contest as flagbearer of the NDC. If Dr. Duffour opens his mouth to declare his intent today, I would lead his campaign,” he told Okay FM.
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September 20, 2021 15:45 UTC
GhanaWeb Special: A fisherman's hustle, catching plastics for fishes
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana, like many other countries, has failed to tackle the issue of plastic waste. The effect of plastic waste is gradually affecting fisherfolk who say there are more plastic than fishes in the sea. One will be dismayed by the tons of plastic waste on some shorelines in Ghana. In an interaction with fishermen, on this series of GhanaWeb Special, they told reporter, Paulina Dedaa Opoku, that strict measures needed to be rolled out to have the beaches clean. In the same way we clean markets and other public places, we should take up the responsibility to clean up beaches, especially public beaches.
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September 20, 2021 15:33 UTC
Here’s the history of Ghana’s local government and the role of your MMDCEs
The main legislation backing the local government structure is the local Government Act 2016 (ACT 936). There are three types of assemblies at the higher levels of local government: metropolitan, municipal and district. Reforms undertaken in the late 1980s subdivided the then 10 regions of Ghana into 110 districts, where the local district assemblies were to deal with local administration. The number consists of 6 metropolitan assemblies, 109 municipal assemblies and 145 districts. The constitution of MMDAsDistricts are governed by District Assemblies, which are established by the Minister of Local Government, and serve as the highest political authority in each district.
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September 20, 2021 15:33 UTC
I knew what was coming, I tried to warn Owusu Bempah - Computer Man
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Computer Man has said that he tried without success to warn Rev. Owusu Bempah about his altercation with Nana Agradaa• The Leader of Hope Generation Ministry says he failed to reach Rev. Reverend Owusu Bempah was arrested by the police after a continuous confrontation between his camp and that of repented fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa. According to Computer Man, despite his persistent efforts, he failed to reach Reverend Owusu Bemppah and deliver his advise. Following the incident and the brandishing of weapons, the Ghana Police Service picked up Reverend Owusu Bempah and his junior pastors and put them before a court on Monday.
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September 20, 2021 15:33 UTC
The Lowdown: There is some hypocrisy on the side of ECOWAS - Irbard Ibrahim
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSecurity consultant and social commentator Irbard Ibrahim has opined that he sees some hypocrisy from the ECOWAS bloc. Irbard Ibrahim was speaking on the back of the Guinea Conakry coup d'etat. Speaking to host Nii Akwei Ismail Akwei in this edition of The Lowdown, Alhaji Ibrahim also noted the need for ECOWAS to undergo review to help forestall security crises in West Africa. "There are protocols within the charter that dissuade poking your nose into the internal affairs of member states. It's called the principle of non-interference into the internal affairs of member states," said Irbard.
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September 20, 2021 12:43 UTC
Man arrested with 656 ATM cards at Kotoka International Airport
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•NIB officials on September 12 arrested a man with 656 cards•Despite holding a Nigerien passport, the suspect claims to be a Nigerian•He also possessed $12,000 and a list of PINs for the ATM cardsBachir Musa Aminou, a 42-year-old, has been arrested at the Kotoka International Airport for possessing 656 ATM cards. The Daily Graphic reports that Musa Aminou was picked up at the Kotoka International Airport by officials of the National Intelligence Bureau. Musa Aminou, according to the report, claims to be Nigerian but was caught with a Nigerien passport. Musa Aminou was picked up by the NIB on September 12, 2021, whiles undergoing formalities at the KIA on his way to Dubai. He is reported to have said during interrogation that he owned 132 cards whiles the rest were owned by his business partners.
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September 20, 2021 12:11 UTC
2021 would almost be over by the time MMDCEs are sworn-in – Manasseh
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni however believes the wait might not be over after all. According to Manasseh, he estimates that Ghanaians will most likely have to wait till the end of the year before all processes are completed for the instalment of the MMDCEs. “By the time the MMDAs finish confirming the MMDCEs and the swearing-ins are completed, 2021 will almost be over,” Manasseh wrote in a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb. This comes after a delay of nine months in naming the nominees since the president assumed office for his second term on January 7, 2021. All the people who were MMDCEs in my first term are still at post.
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September 20, 2021 09:33 UTC
Spio-Garbrah gets top global post for Africa
Business News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has a new appointment• ECO has appointed him President for Africa• In this capacity, he is supposed to work to expand the visibility of the companyDr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has been appointed as the President for Africa and the Global Managing Director of the global trade finance body, ECO Capacity Exchange (ECO), headquartered in the UK. The CEO praised him as a renowned Ghanaian who joins the organization after gaining international credibility through numerous high-level global appointments. “The UK-headquartered Global ECO Capacity Exchange (ECO), announces the appointment of Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as its President for Africa and Global Managing Director. Spio-Garbrah, among other things will be expected to expand the physical presence of the company in Africa starting from Accra. Fierro states that among the first tasks that Ekwow Spio-Garbrah is helping ECO with, is the establishment of the company’s physical presence in some targeted African countries.
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September 20, 2021 09:33 UTC