2 Owusu Bempah boys on the run - Police
General News of Monday, 13 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana Police have arrested Rev Owusu Bempah for storming the residence of converted fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa• The police in a statement have disclosed they were assaulted• 3 have been arrested, with 2 others on the runThe Ghana Police Service have disclosed that 2 other suspects involved in the assault of some police personnel at the church premises of Owusu Bempah are on the run. In a press release sighted by GhanaWeb, the police said they are pursuing the two suspects but have arrested three others. Two other suspects are on the run, and the police are pursuing them. According to the police statement, the injured police personnel have received medical treatment and are responding to treatment. Meanwhile, the suspects are expected to appear before the court Monday, September 13.
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September 13, 2021 10:40 UTC
Why I insulted Richie Mensah - Pappi of 5five music group explains
Entertainment of Monday, 13 September 2021Source: sammykaymedia.comA member of the 5five music group, Pappi has revealed reasons why he insulted Richie Mensah happens to be the boss of Lynx Entertainment sometime back. Speaking in an interview with Sammy Kay on the Go online, Pappi asserted that as a musician despite he believing in doing things on his own, he explained that it is also prudent to also work with people as well since it’s business, so he took the initiative and place a call to Richie to tell him of the intention of working on a collaboration with Kidi and Kuami Eugene. According to him, the Lynx Entertainment boss told him his boys were too busy and as a result of that, he felt disrespected, hence took to social media to insult Richie for saying that to him because he felt they had a very cordial relationship. Watch the video below:
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September 13, 2021 02:15 UTC
Ashanti Youth are solidly behind Mahama – Deputy Youth Organizer
The fact is that the youth of Ashanti Region are solidly behind John Mahama. “It is our promise that the youth of Ashanti Region will take to the Jubilee House come 2024. We are going to mobilize, vote and protect the votes of John Dramani Mahama come December 2024. The reality is that the NDC youth in Ashanti Region is strongly behind John Dramanai Mahama. No act of mischief or insult will waver our trust and belief in John Dramani Mahama”, he said.
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September 13, 2021 02:15 UTC
FLASHBACK: Manasseh Azure Awuni commends Kenpong for show of humility
General News of Monday, 13 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCelebrated media practitioner, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has commended Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of Kenpong Group of Companies, Kennedy Agyapong, for his overarching respect for President Akufo-Addo. Commenting on a picture of the business mogul, who is affectionately called Kenpong, practically kneeling down to greet the president at a funeral, Manasseh said the gesture depicted a "genuine respect" for President Akufo-Addo. In a Facebook post, Manasseh said Kenpong's action deserves immense praise and commendation - as it stems from Ghana's social and cultural values. "I think the young should respect the old, I'm also a firm believer that the old should always work to EARN that respect. I think the young should respect the old, I'm also a firm believer that the old should always work to EARN that respect.
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September 13, 2021 01:41 UTC
I was always last in school but a wealthy man today - Wontumi
General News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Bosiako otherwise known as Chairman Wontumi, has caused a stir on social media in a latest video. The controversial politician is seen in the video saying although he was an average student in school, he is a wealthy person today. According to him, being in school those days was about making friends as well as gaining integrity and wisdom. “When we came, that time we don’t have one house, now I have plenty houses,” Chairman Wontumi said. “When I was coming, I was using my Ferrari, so they said one teacher came and said the noise was too much.
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September 12, 2021 15:22 UTC
Basake Assemblyman cuts sod for construction of CHPs Compund at Domeabra
Domeabra community is endowed with cash crops such as cocoa, rubber and coconut but the community is without a health facility. This situation compelled the Assembly member of the area to break the ground for the commencement of the CHPs Compund for the community. The project is being solely financed by the Assembly member, Pious Ofori. The community elders gave thanks to the Assembly Member, Pious Ofori for coming to their aid. During the sod-cutting ceremony, the benevolent Assembly Member provided the contractor with fifty (50) bags of cement for the start.
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September 12, 2021 15:22 UTC
Akufo-Addo appoints lawyer Frank Davies as DVLA Board Chairman
General News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The DVLA Board has been inaugurated• Lawyer Frank Davies is its Chairman• They are expected to provide the necessary guidance and direction to the AuthorityThe president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Frank Davies as the Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, who spearheaded the inauguration, called on the Board to provide necessary guidance and direction to enable the Authority play its expected role. Boakye, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority; and Robinson Kwasi Martey, Ghana Association of Garages. “The reportage about DVLA is no longer about ‘goro boys’ and unnecessary delays but one of good practices,” he said. The ceremony which was jointly inaugurated with that of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has Prosper Kafui Semevo, Director, Driver Training, Testing and Licensing (DTTL) as a member.
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September 12, 2021 15:22 UTC
There is no justification for increasing road tolls - Minority to government
General News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Minority in parliament says that plans to increase road tolls are unjustified• It is ready to counter all forms of an attempt to increase road tolls• However during his vetting, the roads minister hinted at increasing road toll when reappointedThe minority in parliament has stated that it will combat all ventures by the government to increase road tolls in the country. Of recent, Honourable Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the roads minister for Ghana has suggested that road tolls be increased for improved roads and the promotion of the construction of new roads. “The Roads Minister hasn’t justified how he uses the GHS1.8billion Ghanaians contribute to the Road Fund currently. “So, the Roads Minister does not have any justification to ask for more. We in the Minority cannot support the government to increase road toll and exacerbate the pain of the ordinary Ghanaian,” he added.
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September 12, 2021 15:22 UTC
Economy is bouncing back after Covid-19 increased building materials, cost of shipping from Asia by 650% - Bawumia
“Our country is endowed with great men and women, technocrats, professionals and businessmen in the construction industry who have worked tirelessly in bringing us this far and we need to celebrate them. And tonight we are here to celebrate our own,” Dr Bawumia said, in a tribute to members of the construction industry. “From housing to non-housing, from private to public construction, construction industry output is an integral part of the national output. “The growth and vibrancy of the construction industry depend on the growth and vibrancy of the economy as a whole. 2410), Real Estate Agency Act, 2020, Review of the Rent Act, 1963, Act 220; Land Act, 2020, Act 1036; Education Regulatory Bodies (ERBA) Act, 2020, Act 1023 for Skills Development, Public-Private Partnership Act, 2020, Act 1039.
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September 12, 2021 12:56 UTC
Meet Big Mama, the Ghanaian woman who has taken Kumasi Market to Germany
Diasporian News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Ghanaian woman identified as Big Mama has made her mark in the business space in Germany. Big Mama as she is popularly known among West Africans in Germany, is the brain behind a 3-storey building shop that trades largely in Ghanaian products. Relocating to join her husband in 2013, Big Mama says she birthed the business idea, Kumasi market, due to her love for trading. Speaking about what motivated her to start such a business in Germany, Big Mama responded, "the trading thing is my God-given talent. So when I completed St Louis SHS and there was nothing for me to do, I started the doing the trading business.
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September 12, 2021 12:45 UTC
I will beat you for insulting me – Shatta Wale tells Nicol-Sey
Entertainment of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has threatened to beat David Nicol-Sey• David in a tweet described Shatta as "one big empty barrel"• Shatta also dared the music director to report him to the policeGhanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale has promised to physically take on anybody who disrespects his brand. Shatta has threatened to beat up music video director, David Nicol-Sey for calling him "one big empty barrel" and disrespecting him on social media. "David Nicole-Sey, I will beat u personally for insulting me so go report to police cuz I will beat u ...the worse is arrest ..am too gangster if u care to know... I never know u to insult you but from afar u did ur best...Don’t let us meet ..trust me, I will beat u," Shatta Wale wrote in a tweet dated, September 10. In his response, this is what David had to say to Shatta's threat, "Hahahahahahaha!
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September 12, 2021 12:33 UTC
Police arrest taxi driver linked to several murders
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A 35-year-old taxi driver has claimed to have killed several people for ritual purposes• The police have since picked him up to assist in investigations• He will be placed before court on MondayThe Ghana Police Service has effected the arrest of a taxi driver over his alleged involvement in what they say are several murders. According to a statement from the police, Felix Ansah, 35, had made the allegations in a television interview on Onua TV on September 2, 2021. “The Police have commenced investigations into claims made by one Felix Ansah, a 35-year-old taxi driver, in an interview he granted on Onua TV, September 2, 2021, where he alleged that he had killed several persons for ritual purposes,” the statement said in part. It continued that they had picked up the man to assist them in their investigations even as plans are underway to get a court order to have him remanded. “Following his admission of the alleged commission of such acts, he was arrested to assist in police investigations.
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September 12, 2021 12:11 UTC
This man offered to be a tour guide for a day, got 'paid' 6 years later with marriage
In a tweet shared on September 11, 2021, by Product Guy Ken (@peratov) on Twitter, he shared the beautiful story of how he met his wife. In the most unusual circumstances, he spoke about how he volunteered to take a tourist around and then that led to a friendship, leading to marriage six years later. “I volunteered to be a tour guide for a day. 6 years later, the tourist becomes my life partner,” he wrote in a tweet, accompanied by photos. In one of the four photos he shared, he and his wife, Mageda, are seen at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) sharing a romantic moment, hand in hand.
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September 12, 2021 12:11 UTC
New Coronavirus variant 'Mu' emerges - Here are the details
According to a Huffington Post report, the ‘Mu’ variant also known as B.1.621 is increasing bit by bit in certain parts of the world, piquing the interest of scientists. The report also notes that in the United States, for example, the ‘Mu’ variant has been recorded in 49 states. The World Health Organization however flagged it as a “variant of interest” about a week ago. The chance of infection of the Mu variant to persons who have been vaccinated is 1 in 5000, according to a recent New York Times report. So, in Ghana, for example, persons who took jabs of the AstraZeneca are not yet out of the woods as far as the “Mu” variant is concerned.
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September 12, 2021 12:00 UTC
‘Poverty darkened my skin’: Florence Obinim reminds me of Ama Boahemaa – Entertainment pundit
Entertainment of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Florence Obinim has been accused of bleaching her skin• The gospel musician has explained that poverty made her skin dark• Her explanation has been linked to Ama Boahemaa, who was also called out for bleachingGospel musician Florence Obinim in response to rumours of her bleaching her skin has noted that poverty made her skin darker; adding that she is naturally fair. Vida told the host of Bloggers' Form, Abrantepa that, the actions of these celebrities tend to influence the youth into also bleaching and toning their skin. She said: “Florence Obinim says she has always been fair adding that poverty darkened her skin. Vida has charged dark skin women to wear their melanin skin in confidence and not fall victim to the pressures of society. Let’s cherish our skin, don’t give the young ones an excuse to go for other chemicals to bleach their skin," she charged.
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September 12, 2021 11:37 UTC