Audit report reveals how University of Ghana’s GH¢456,000 was locked up in defunct financial firm
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The 2020 audit report says the University of Ghana’s GH¢456,199.08 has been locked up in a defunct company• The money was invested by the College of Health Sciences and the School of Medicine• The report said the colleges did not pay heed to a directive against such an investmentThe 2020 audit report from the Auditor-General’s department has revealed that an amount of GH¢456,199.08 of the University of Ghana’s monies has been locked up in a defunct financial firm. The report stated that the university’s investment in the defunct Liberty Asset fund management company, was made by its College of Health Sciences, and School of Medicine and Dentistry. A report by citinewsroom.com also stated that this investment by the College was done in contravention of the school’s own financial regulations and governance. The College of Health is reported to have invested GH¢377,003.00, while the School of Medicine and Dentistry invested GH¢79,196.08. According to paragraph 1009 of the audit report on Public Boards, “There was no evidence of due diligence report available to continue investment with Liberty Asset in terms of its risk profile.
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August 18, 2021 10:30 UTC
Don’t cover ‘Holy kiss priest’ up, he must be jailed – Prophet Kofi Oduro to the church
The actions of Father Balthazar Obeng Larbi, who is the Chaplain and Lawyer of the school, has been greatly condemned. Reacting to the video, Prophet Oduro who was agitated by the ‘holy kiss’ has called for the arrest and prosecution of the preacher. He again charged the church to speak up against “foolish” men of God who disgrace the church. The church must not cover him, this is not new, some of these things have been happening. When we have a form of godliness and deny the power, this is what happens," said the prophet.
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August 18, 2021 10:07 UTC
Expanding healthcare with Agenda 111 excellent – Anyidoho
Under the Atta-Mills Better Ghana Agenda, we got a new University of Health & Allied Sciences to give us solid manpower. We are getting additional 111 hospitals? God bless our Homeland.”President Akufo-Addo said the Agenda 111 project will be providing 20,000 jobs for health professionals when completed. The district hospital project as you recall was first announced in April 2020 by President Akufo-Addo during his 8th Covid update to the nation. We will, this year, begin constructing 88 hospitals in the districts without hospitals,” he said.
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August 18, 2021 09:56 UTC
Hearts of Oak can reach CAF Champions League money zone - Coach Nii Odoom
Sports News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: happyghana.comFormer Accra Hearts of Oak head coach, Edward Nii Odoom, is optimistic that the Phobians can reach the money zone of the CAF Champions League. Edward Nii Odoom started the 2020-21 campaign with Hearts of Oak before he was replaced by Kosta Papic in the season. He mentioned that with the signing of some players such as Kofi Kordzi, the Phobians can reach the money zone of the CAF Champions League. Coach Odoom added that he was not surprised Hearts of Oak won the league title as he predicted ahead of the season. “Even during COVID time, Hearts players were training so they were ahead of the other teams in preseason”.
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August 18, 2021 09:45 UTC
Stephen Ntim to contest as NPP National Chairman
Politics of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: kasapafmonline.comThe Former National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Stephen Ntim is set to contest for the National Chairman position for the fifth time and is expected to declare his intention soon. At the appropriate time, he will come out fully to contest for the position again,” a source said. The sources also debunked the assertion going round and spread by some failed aspirants that Stephen Ntim is not contesting again. “For emphasis, he will contest and win this time. He has suffered enough and nobody can stop this time,” another source stated.
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August 18, 2021 09:22 UTC
Police foil highway robbery attack in Eastern Region
Regional News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: 3news.comPolice in the Eastern Region has foiled a robbery attack intended to be staged between Ettukrom and Bunso Junction on Monday evening. Reports from the police indicate intelligence was received that some persons with weapons attempted to rob commuters on the stretch. While moving along the stretch, from Osiem to Bunso, a police bus with service No. A police patrol team got to the scene, searched through the bushes but they could not find the robbers or traces of blood. Communities have been engaged to report to the police suspicious persons they find in their community.
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August 18, 2021 09:22 UTC
Government in the process of preparing 2022 budget and fiscal policy
Business News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Government has commenced preparation of its 2022 budget•The policy document will provide the direction, budget expenditure and processes of government•The 2022 budget will focus on revitalization efforts of government from the impacts of COVID-19Government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has commenced the process of preparing the 2022 budget and fiscal policy which is likely to be presented in November 2021. The guidelines of the policy document will provide the needed policy direction of government, instructions, budget expenditure, processes, and procedures. According to details of the yet-to-be-prepared and presented budget, government will set its focus on revitalizing the economy from the impact of the COVID-19 through inclusive and sustainable policies. “This strategy will progressively reduce the overall fiscal balance back to the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) deficit threshold of 5 percent of GDP and a primary surplus by 2024,” the guideline highlighted. For the 2022 financial year, government is projecting an overall budget of GH¢39.2billion which includes the financial sector clean and energy sector cost which is equivalent to 7.9% of Gross Domestic Product.
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August 18, 2021 09:03 UTC
UTAG strike is due to Akufo-Addo’s bad leadership – KNUST TEIN
A statement said students of the universities have been hardest hit by the UTAG strike. In a letter dated 15th July 2021, the government was given adequate notice of an industrial action UTAG threatened to embark on should their demands not be met satisfactorily. The intended industrial action subsequently materialized after the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government failed to address the concerns of UTAG. The students of our universities have been hardest hit by this strike as a result of the serious ramifications emanating from the decision by UTAG. A win for UTAG is salvation for our professionals, a win for UTAG is salvation for intellectualism and industrial development.
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August 18, 2021 08:26 UTC
Fix Ghana is not a problem of only NPP – Mahama
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: 3news.comGovernment officials must not demonize the Fix the country movement because it is not an issue of just the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but all parties in Ghana, Former President John Dramani Mahama has said. One of the major tragedies of this administration which is intangible is the fact that our institutions are being bastardized. “Youth unemployment has been a problem for governments all over the world but is particularly a problem for governments in Africa. “It is beginning to show, in Nigeria, they have the SARS movement, it was like a rebellion against police oppression but who are those who took part in the SARS movement? “Fix it is not a problem of only NPP, it is a problem of only NPP, it is a problem of Ghana, all of us and so when people in government think that these young people we must demonize them, it is not because of NPP, it is all of us, we have expressed disappointments in our collective leadership.”
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August 18, 2021 07:52 UTC
Floods: Deploy Soldiers to provide access routes in the Upper West Region – Minority
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: kasapafmonline.comThe minority Upper West caucus is demanding immediate deployment of the 48 engineering regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, to the region, to provide access routes to some communities cut off by recent floods. Roads minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta on Monday, August 16, assured residents contracts will be awarded for reconstruction of the bridges and roads washed away by the torrential rains which lasted 12 hours. But addressing the media in Parliament, Secretary to the Minority Upper West Caucus Dr. Sebastian Sandare, although lauded efforts of government, stated residents cannot wait for that long for help. Hon Alban S.K Bagbin calling on the relevant authorities to intervene in the region to deal with the devastation. Several heavy-duty trucks carrying tons of goods were blocked for long hours as the floodwaters appeared intense on Friday morning.
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August 18, 2021 07:52 UTC
Cycling: Who wins Granfondo Ghana Race on Sunday?
The RouteThe race will start from Adenta with the first 20km on an undulating road. He recently came second at the Tour du Ghana race held in April. Unlike his experienced competition, Alex started cycling only 2years ago and has already won 3 races, his most recent being the Tour du Ghana road race back in April. SecurityGhana Police will provide police personnel and dispatch riders for the safety of the cyclists and other road users. In addition Enterprise Insurance Company Limited has partnered with TBT Cycling Club to provide Group Personal Accident insurance to the tune of GHS500,000 covering the event, cyclists, volunteers and race organizers.
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August 18, 2021 06:56 UTC
We agree to disagree – Alban Bagbin opens up on ‘working relationship’ with President Akufo-Addo
Bagbin in a meeting with delegation from Ethiopia’s Parliament on Wednesday, August 12, 2021 opened up on his working relationship with President Akufo-Addo. His disclosed that he does not always agree with the President on issues but they resolve the differences amicably with the nation’s interest always at heart of their resolution. Bagbin said that Ghanaians are the ultimate judge so he always leaves things for the public to pass their verdict. “The president calls me for discussion, but we agree to disagree. Bagbin also disclosed how the composition of the eighth parliament is helping shape Ghana’s democracy.
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August 18, 2021 06:45 UTC
Akufo-Addo not interested in my suggestions – John Mahama laments
John Mahama is concerned that his successor appears not to find his views on the management of the economy worthy of consideration. I’ve made my suggestions to him [Akufo-Addo] and it doesn’t appear he’s interested in taking them. John Dramani Mahama waded into the financial sector clean and criticized the government over how it handled the issue. “In 2019, it was obvious that the rate of borrowing was excessive and things were not going correctly. If it’s roads, you’re able to facilitate the movement of passengers and goods across the length and breadth of the country.
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August 18, 2021 06:22 UTC
Viral blackboard ICT teacher recounts how GES officials summoned him in 2018
It was the closest he could take them to experiencing what was contained in their practical ICT lessons. Three years on, latching onto the #FixGES campaign launched by fellow teacher and comedian, Teacher Kwadwo, Hottish has given a backstory into how officials of Ghana Education Service in his district summoned and censured him for his efforts at the time. Hottish described GES postings to some places as slavery and tasked fellow teachers to stand up and speak up“The betterment of our education system depends on you and I, let’s rise to uplift ourselves from GES slavery. Arise teachers, arise teachers, arise!!!! Let every teacher support the #FixGES agenda,” his post concluded.
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August 18, 2021 06:15 UTC
'If gold rust, what will iron do?' - Charlotte Osei reacts to ‘Holy kiss’ scandal
Mrs Osei via her verified Twitter handle posted a quote from famed British poet, Geoffrey Chaucer on Tuesday, August 17. if gold rust, what then will iron do? Geoffrey Chaucer is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages, he is best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the "father of English literature", or, alternatively, the "father of English poetry"“. if gold rust, what then will iron do?
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August 18, 2021 06:11 UTC