Let common sense guide this ‘ugly and disturbing’ feud – Bernard Mornah to PNC
He described the ongoing feud between the camp of Janet Nabla, the party’s 2020 presidential candidate, David Apasera, and chairman, Moses Danibaah, as ‘ugly and disturbing.’“What is happening is very ugly and very disturbing. Bernard Mornah also indicated that the continuous fracas in the party could further deepen the cracks in it. He said Dr. Mahama instigated the suspension of some leaders in the party without going through the right processes some years ago. What we just need to do is that, let’s allow reasonability to prevail, and we should allow common sense and the need to hold the party together prevail,” he said. Earlier, the PNC had written to the Inspector General of Police to investigate Janet Nabla over her claims that she had boys from Walewale who could terrorize people.
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September 16, 2021 17:37 UTC
SSNIT paid over GH¢1.65m to 1,497 invalid pensioners for August - DG
As I’ve said before, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Scheme and the monies in there are for Members. Beyond registering, you have to pay contributions for every employee, whether permanent or temporary. But we advise that you validate it yourself in the comfort of your offices using our web portal to generate the bill for payment (Payment Advice). Indeed, there are 1,497 Invalid Pensioners on the pension payroll and just last month (August 2021), we paid over 1.65 million cedis (GHS1,655, 234.00). I want to assure you that we shall continue to explore various options to create platforms that facilitate easy payment of workers’ contributions.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
Enough of the embarrassment, invest the monies you've received – DKB advises Psalm Adjeteyfio
According to DKB, his senior colleague should invest his into either a waakye or sobolo business where he can gain returns to prevent him from begging for support in the media. You see the deploration situation our legendary actor, Psalm Adjeteyfio has found himself and the fact that he's had generosity coming his way by virtue of the Vice President giving him GH¢50, 000. Following his appeal to Ghanaians for support, some benevolent individuals came to his aid including the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, who has pledged to give Psalm Adjeteyfio popularly called T.T a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500. He should invest in basic necessities, simple waakye and koko (porridge) business. He has a brand name that is active, he can make it TT waakye business and TT Sobolo business and people will support.”In reaction to DBK's advice, Nii Akwetey on Twitter sided with the comedian.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
Democracy has failed to develop Africa and its people – Lawyer Sosu
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for Madina, Lawyer Xavier Francis Sosu, has said that the Western type of democracy which has been adopted in Africa has failed to ensure the development of the continent. “However, democracy as it is currently practised in Africa, does not provide solutions to the complex myriad of problems faced by African societies. The Western type of democracy has failed to develop Africa and its people. As such, it is time for Africa to begin to rethink and take advantage of the values of democracy as are generally known, but necessary to develop a new African Democracy," Lawyer Sosu said. He underscored that the current type of democracy practised in Africa has largely failed because it is founded on tenets that only benefit a few elite class.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
How to identify the best investment type for you
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: etvghana.comDeborah Afulani, a Business Development Manager, has tipped on how one can determine or identify among the long list of investment options, which will be best for them. Interviewed by Mercy Bee the Ekumfi Princess on eTV Ghana’s Girl Vibes, she first explained that investment is basically putting your money into a venture with the aim of making some returns or profit out of it. According to her, there are various types of investments, however, one can only decide on the best investment type when they take into consideration their plan. “It’s your wedding so you have to save for it. You want your wedding in a certain way so you should be able to contribute to how you want it.
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September 16, 2021 17:26 UTC
Funeral for Hajia Mariama Bawumia continues with third-day Islamic Prayers
Regional News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: thezongomail.comIslamic Funeral rights for Hajia Mariama Bawumia, mother of Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, continued in Walewale on Thursday, with the important third-day adu'a. Hajia Mariama Bawumia passed away in Accra on Monday, and she was laid to rest in Walewale on Tuesday, with a host of dignitaries in attendance. The third-day dua'a (funeral prayers) is significant in Islamic tradition for the dead, and like Tuesday's burial ceremony, a host of dignitaries from across the country and beyond, attended the ceremony in Walewale today. With Vice President Bawumia, his wife Samira, his brothers and family members sitting in state, the ceremony began with recitations of the entire chapters of the Holy Qur'an to seek the mercy and favours of Allah towards the departed Hajia Mariam. Another round of recitation was done for the members of the family and all sympathisers who have been mourning with the family.
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September 16, 2021 16:07 UTC
AshantiGold appoint Albert Yahaya Commey as Deputy CEO and Sporting Director
Sports News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comRenowned football administrator Albert Aryitey Yahaya Commey has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AshantiGold SC with immediate effect. GHANAsoccernet.com can report the experienced administrator will double as the Sporting Director of the club as replaces Nana Kwasi Darlyn. Commey recently resigned from Eleven Wonders' CEO position after two and half years after joining from Aduana Stars in 2019. Commey comes in with rich experience having worked at giants Hearts of Oak and also served as match commissioner, match coordinator for the Ghana FA and CAF amongst other positions. AshantiGold finished 9th position in the Ghana Premier League last term and will be aiming to improve on that when the new season starts in October.
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September 16, 2021 15:56 UTC
My daughter's looks keep changing, I cant tell who she currently looks like - Medikal
Entertainment of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghbase.comPopular Ghanaian rapper Medikal has stated that his daughter's looks sometimes confuses him due to how fast she is growing. According to Medikal, Island's situation has left himself and his wife, Fella Makafui in shock because she keeps changing as she grows. Medikal also stated that currently, he is unsure whether the baby looks like him or her mother, Fella Makafui. At this point, I can’t tell if she looks more like me or her mum. She’s growing fast, she just turned a year old," he stated.
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September 16, 2021 15:43 UTC
Democracy should be considered a process, not an event – Antwi Danso
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• September 15 is UN International Day of Democracy• Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso says democracy is a process• He lists out some of the things that make up that processDr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, a former Director of the Legon Center for International Affairs and Democracy (LECIAD), has said that the governance practice known as democracy is a process and not an event. He explained that should democracy be considered an event, it will be short-lived and not capture the true of essence of what it preaches. The Researcher and International Consultant was speaking during the UN International Day of Democracy event at the Parliament House in Accra when he made this comment. Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso further explained the things that can add up to attaining this process of democracy he spoke about. A lot of such events create instability when we make democracy an event instead of a process,” he explained.
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September 16, 2021 15:22 UTC
Cashew conference to address supply chain challenges
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: thebftonline.comThe 15th African Cashew Alliance (ACA) annual cashew conference that commenced Wednesday, September has the objective of finding solutions to challenges facing the supply chain of the commodity. The theme for the conference is “A sustainable cashew supply chain for the future.”The conference attracted cashew experts and other prominent individuals in the global cashew space. He explained that, while the cashew industry was not hugely affected by the pandemic as was initially feared, it has exposed some deficiencies in the global cashew supply chain that requires fixing. “We need to shorten the cashew supply chain by processing at (or) closer to origin. And that means cashew processing must be improved in Africa, where over 57% of global cashew is produced.
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September 16, 2021 14:37 UTC
My wife knows I have a side chick – Odike
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghBusinessman and founder of the United People’s Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, says his wife knows he has a girlfriend and has no problem with that. According to the presidential hopeful, his girlfriend and his wife respect each other and have both agreed on their positions. Both my wife and girlfriend know this”. I expect my woman to understand me unconditionally and to love me as is required”. Odike revealed he is in support of the Affirmative action bill currently in Parliament and is disappointed that it has not yet been passed.
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September 16, 2021 11:03 UTC
Today in History: My heart still beats for the NDC – Allotey Jacobs
Politics of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, in 2019 professed his love for NDC despite the several backlashes he received from his party members. He said, "My commitment to the NDC is unquestionable despite my avowed aim to stand for what is true and godly. Mr. Allotey Jacobs has received backlash from some members of the party following his recent defensive comments about President Akufo-Addo. The NDC bigwig stuck his neck out to 'cover' the President following heavy criticisms about corruption in the NPP-led administration. Defending his earlier stance about the President, Bernard Allotey Jacobs noted that he is now a social commentator and hence had not left the party.
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September 16, 2021 10:18 UTC
Exam leakage: Minority in Parliament pushes for bi-partisan C’ttee of Inquiry
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: kasapafmonline.comThe Minority in Parliament is pushing for a bi-partisan Committee of Inquiry to investigate the increasing spate of exam leakages in the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations(WASSCE). This follows the West African Examination Council (WAEC) rescheduling the physics and business management papers that were set to be written on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in the ongoing WASSCE amid fears of leaked examination questions. The Council noted that it detected evidence of possible exam leakage on social media and on “rogue” websites prior to today’s exams. “The cheating social media groups were in full swing prior to the conduct of the mathematics and the English language papers on 9th and 13th September,” the Head of Council’s Test Administration Division, George Ohene-Mantey, said at a press briefing. Mr. Ohene-Mantey said, “the Council’s monitoring revealed the circulation of numerous versions of questions, both printed and handwritten.”Two subjects found to have some questions circulating were elective mathematics and English language papers.
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September 16, 2021 09:56 UTC
Services rebound sees economy grow 3.9% in Q2
In fact, no sub-sector in Services saw any contraction in the second quarter. No sub-sector under Agriculture experienced a contraction in the second quarter. In terms of overall contribution to growth, 50 percent came from the Services sector, whereas 29 percent and 21 percent came from Industry and Agriculture respectively. Growth target and recovery planGovernment has targetted 5 percent growth in GDP at the end of the year. Another one is the establishment of a new Development Bank of Ghana, which government said will begin with a seed funding of US$500million.
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September 16, 2021 09:33 UTC
President Akufo-Addo, Mahama meet face-to-face in Koforidua
A Dailyguide report indicates that President Akufo-Addo and John Mahama both attended the one-week ceremony of Nana Agyei Twinie which was held in the Eastern Regional capital of Koforidua. John Mahama is reported to have proceeded to the one-week ceremony of Nana Kodua Kesse II who is a former member of the Council of State. President Akufo-Addo and John Mahama have recently been engaged in some verbal attacks, criticizing each other for his management of the Ghanaian economy. In an interview with the BBC, John Mahama said that President Akufo-Addo’s management of the economy has been atrocious. But President Akufo-Addo hit back stating that, Mahama cannot lecture him on economics since his administration led the country into a ditch.
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September 16, 2021 09:11 UTC