Delay breaks down in tears in an emotional interview
Entertainment of Thursday, 26 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• TV presenter Delay shed tears in her interview with singer Dhat Gyal• Delay noted that she can relate to the life struggles of the 22-year-old singer• She has advised the singer to stay away from drugs and bad companyIt was an emotional sight when television presenter, Deloris Frimpong Manso, well known as Delay couldn’t hold back her tears during an interview with young female musician, Dhat Gyal. The life story and struggles of the singer who has battled drug addiction in the past according to Delay is very touching. Delay who was touched by her story advised the singer against the use of hard drugs and also charged her to avoid bad company. Delay who couldn't hold back her tears towards the tail end of the interview, assured the singer that there was hope for the future. I am so glad you came," Delay told the singer, Dhat Gyal.
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August 26, 2021 16:41 UTC
Two Togolese soldiers beat a Ghanaian to death over a missing SIM card
The soldiers put in a search for the late Félix Bedi Gedzah when he failed to return their cell phones until evening. The Togolese soldiers arrested him and physically assaulted him until he passed out. They eventually found the young man, Bedi Gedzah Felix, and the phone but without the SIM card. The young Bedi Gedzah was later picked up by two of his relatives and evacuated to a Ghanian health center. The next day, the victim's parents informed the Togolese security services that the victim had died at about 3 am.
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August 26, 2021 16:30 UTC
Nima wedding turns bloody as 27-year-old woman dies from stray bullet
27-year-old Eunice Yeboah was on her way home on Sunday, August 22, in the company of her younger brother, Wisdom, when the mishap occurred. Some excited friends and family of the groom who had amassed in front of the reception grounds had been firing shots indiscriminately. Eunice’s mother, Janet, also told GhanaWeb that after stitching and joining her intestines, the doctor told them she had to be put in a machine that would cost them GH¢2,000. “...Doctor told me that they were done with the operation but she is unconscious and had been put on oxygen so we should pray. Family of Eunice Yeboah say the case is being investigated by the police although no arrests have been made yet.
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August 26, 2021 16:23 UTC
‘Our GH¢19 wage is very insulting’ – Takoradi PTC interchange workers announce strike
The aggrieved workers said they receive a daily wage of GH¢19. Spokesperson of the team, Philip Kogi Owoo, said GH¢19 for such a “tedious job” was not enough adding that the money does not cover their daily necessities. In an interview with Citi News, Owoo who doubles as the Warehouse Officer said, “Our wage is very insulting. There is even no water on site for the workers. The $2-billion SinoHydro-funded project, being executed by Messrs SinoHydro Corporation Limited, commenced in December 2020 and is expected to be completed in 30 months.
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August 26, 2021 15:56 UTC
NPP accuses Mahama of twisting facts
General News of Friday, 27 August 2021Source: 3news.comFormer President John Dramani Mahama has been twisting facts on his thank you tour, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has said. Mr Boadu accused Mr Mahama of twisting facts in his comments against the Akufo-Addo administration. Mr Mahama had called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to address the developmental needs of the newly created North East region. “He has no right to deceive the people of this country by twisting facts. He accuses president Akufo-Addo of creating in name only without development.
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August 26, 2021 15:45 UTC
Special Prosecutor petitioned to probe ECG’s US$36m electric metres purchase
The petition is requesting an investigation into the circumstances resulting in the procurement of some US$36 million worth of electricity metres by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) back in 2016. The energy think-tank in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Kwadwo Poku described the purchase as fraudulent hence their decision to submit the petition. “Key appointees within the NDC government in 2015/16 planned this transaction to defraud the State through the acquisition of Electric meters for ECG,” INSTEPR noted. The energy think-tank said the probe was necessary to avert the financial losses the energy sector often incurs. INTESPR also claims that the unused electric meters are currently locked in a warehouse belonging to the ECG because they did not meet the required product specifications and standards.
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August 26, 2021 15:22 UTC
Akwamu state offers 100-acre land for US$50m pharmaceutical plant
Worldwide for the construction of a US$50million pharmaceutical plant. At a ceremony to finalize the agreement, Dr Obeng said the first-class pharmaceutical plant would assist in curbing challenges and risks associated with counterfeit medications imported from other countries. “The Ghanaian pharmaceutical market is made up of approximately 30 per cent locally produced drugs and 70 per cent imported products. People from Akwamu state and its environs are going to gain a lot of employment to work. The Pharmaceutical Plant projectThe first-class pharmaceutical plant project officially commenced in 2018 when it broke ground in Kumasi, Ghana.
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August 26, 2021 15:11 UTC
Wildlife officials hunt for elephant that killed one in North East Region
General News of Thursday, 26 August 2021Source: 3news.comThe Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission is hunting for an elephant that killed a 42-year-old farmer in Yankajia in the East Mamprusi District in the North East Region of Ghana. The escaped elephant is part of three other elephants that strayed into the community and attacked the community members. After the incident that occurred Wednesday, officials of the Wildlife Division arrived in the community searching for the animal. Joseph Binlinla confirmed that, although the animals are free-ranging animals, the Wildlife protects all animals in the forest areas. According to the Wildlife division, they use drones to monitor the animals' movement but have no control over them.
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August 26, 2021 15:11 UTC
Tema ECG invests almost GH¢1,000,000 to improve supply reliability
Business News of Thursday, 26 August 2021Source: Michael Oberteye, ContributorThe Tema Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited has over the first six months of this year invested GH¢989,800 in some major projects in order to improve the supply reliability in its operational areas. The beneficiary communities for this project are Communities Twelve, Eleven, and parts of Community Six. Another of the projects had to do with the restoration of faulty underground sub-transmission link cables between two substations. This was to ensure that Communities Five, Six, and Ten would have a better supply of power. This, he said, often leads to unnecessary delays in case of faults repairing, which eventually leads to delayed outage periods.
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August 26, 2021 15:00 UTC
Chief Imam donates GH¢50,000 towards the construction of National Cathedral
General News of Thursday, 26 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The National Chief Imam has donated GH¢50,000 for the construction of the National Cathedral• He donated on Thursday, August 26, 2021• Ghanaians have been asked to willingly donate to fund the projectThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharibatu, has supported the construction of Ghana’s National Cathedral with an amount of GH¢50,000. As part of efforts to finance the project, the general public has been asked to willingly donate an amount of GH¢100.00 towards the building of the National Cathedral which has received stiff opposition from a section of the public. The Vice-President recently called on faith-based organizations to willingly donate funds to build the Cathedral. Speaking at the Adabraka Official Town branch of the Presbyterian church on August 22, 2021, Dr Bawumia said: "As you all know there are efforts to build a national cathedral. It is very important that we build the cathedral, it is a voluntary exercise, anyone who wants to contribute can contribute.
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August 26, 2021 14:48 UTC
Michy calls for sperm donors, lists specific requirements
Michy, however, provided some requirements that interested applicants must possess in other to fit into her ultimate choice. The actress and entrepreneur who wishes to have a male child is in search of a tall man with an IQ above 130. The mother of one, already has a child called Majesty with Shatta Wale. Michy in her post said: "I got a feeling I've seen what my 2nd child looks like in my subconscious. Michy added that the man can be from any race, however, Chinese men are excepted from her search.
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August 26, 2021 14:48 UTC
Guys below 30 years who drive expensive cars must be investigated – NDC Parliamentary Candidate
Describing these young men’s source of income as ill-gotten, Mr Dodovi believes that Ghanaian youth nowadays have grown to despise small beginnings. There are people who have sweat all the through humble beginningsBut you see some young men that want to be rich overnight. So that they can also be acknowledged as rich men. All of a sudden, people want us to see that they are also rich,” he stated on Peace FM’s Kokrooko. According to Mr. Dodovi, people should discard the ill perception that ‘money is everything’ away from their minds.
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August 26, 2021 14:37 UTC
Remain strong for this too shall come to pass - Imam encourages Mahama
Regional News of Saturday, 21 August 2021Source: ananpansah, b. abraham, contributorThe Chief Imam for Laribanga community in the Savannah Region, Alhaji Mumuni Zankawa, has furnished former president John Dramani Mahama with some words of encouragement. The spiritual leader while offering special prayers to the former president, encouraged him to remain steadfast in the midst of trials in order to emerge victorious. The Imam made these remarks when former president John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call to him at his residence during his tour of the Savannah Region as part of his "Nationwide Thank you Tour". Ex-president, John Dramani Mahama is currently on a nationwide tour to thank Ghanaians for the support rendered him and his party in the 2020 December general elections. At the Savannah Region, he paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa 1, interacted with artisans and professionals and had an engagement with the media.
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August 21, 2021 12:22 UTC
I can revive Komenda Sugar Factory in 16 months if given the opportunity – John Dumelo
Business News of Saturday, 21 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• John Dumelo has said he can revive the now defunct Komenda Sugar Factory in 16 months• He believes that when given the opportunity, the factory can operate at full capacity• The sugar processing and producing factory has been left to rot for many yearsA farmer and politician, John Dumelo, has indicated that he can revive the Komenda Sugar Factory when given the opportunity. In a Twitter post shared on August 19, 2021 John Dumelo wrote, "I can revive the Komenda sugar factory if given the mandate. That factory will start producing sugar within 16 months (considering planting and harvesting of sugarcane). The recommissioned Komenda Sugar Factory was expected to create some 7,300 direct and indirect jobs at full operational capacity. Read John Dumelo's tweet below:I can revive the Komenda sugar factory if given the mandate.
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August 21, 2021 09:11 UTC