Ghana takes delivery of 177,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines
General News of Sunday, 8 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The Health Ministry has received over a 100,000 doses of vaccines to curb COVID-19• The Johnson & Johnson vaccines were procured under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) initiative. • More than one million Ghanaians have been fully vaccinated since the first consignment (COVAX Astrazaneca) was received earlier this yearGovernment through the Health Ministry has disclosed it has taken delivery of some 177,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The vaccines will be administered as single-shot doses to immunize citizens, to help curtail the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. A tweet posted on Saturday August 7, 2021 read; "The government of Ghana today received over 177,600 the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccines procured under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) initiative." According to the Ghana Health Service, only a little over a million citizens out of a 30 million population have been vaccinated.
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August 08, 2021 10:18 UTC
Otumfuo unveils logo for the centenary anniversary celebration of Royal Golf Club in Kumasi
Sports News of Sunday, 8 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHis Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, through Nana Akyena Kwaman Nuama V, Asuowinhene, unveiled the logo for the Centenary Anniversary of Royal Golf Club Kumasi on Saturday 7th August 2021 in the afternoon. In closing, Mr Dand expressed the club’s gratitude to His Royal Majesty for his leadership, vision and direction for the club. Nana Akyena Nuama V noted that His Royal Majesty was happy to witness the celebration and sends his warm congratulations to the club for the milestone. He further indicated that His Royal Majesty looks forward to his full participation later in November. Nana Nuama V later unveiled the logo to the admiration of all present.
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August 08, 2021 09:45 UTC
Saglemi contractors diverted about US$40 million before project started – Baako reveals
According to him, contractors of the controversial affordable housing project, diverted close to US$40 million prior to commencement of the project under the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama government. “The Ghana government paid US$80 million [as a first tranche to the contractor], as required by the agreement. “So, US$40 million from the US$80 million was not used to do anything in this country, straight away moved out. “If 50% of that US$80 million was flighted out of the country, obviously it will affect the work, so that one, US$40 million… went somewhere. The Asutifi South MP is accused of making changes to the initial agreement for the housing project without seeking Parliamentary approval.
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August 08, 2021 08:15 UTC
Stop hiding behind Coronavirus and fix the economy - Odike to Nana Addo
General News of Sunday, 8 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Odike is dissatisfied with how Akufo-Addo has handled the economy• Despite the pandemic, Odike says government officials are living lavishly• He believes Akufo-Addo has no sympathy for GhanaiansGhanaian politician, Akwasi Addai Odike has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to fix the country and stop hiding behind the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as an excuse. In his interview with Okay FM, the politician stated that the President does not have sympathy for Ghanaians and only pretends to be solving coronavirus issues. Odike said, “Nana Addo should listen, everyone is battling the effects of COVID-19, so he should stop acting as if he is the savior. “Is it not in this COVID period that the president boarded a plane to go for just a $170 million loan? Odike continued: “Governance is about leadership, so you can say things are difficult so people should side with you but in the midst COVID he is enjoying.
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August 08, 2021 07:41 UTC
I never got any offer to play for Ghana - Marcel Desailly on his France career
The UEFA Champions League winner who started his career in France noted that he had only one option, and that was to play for France because no one offered him an alternative opportunity. The 1998 FIFA World Cup winner stated that he found it baffling when people always questioned his decision to play for France instead of Ghana. “Under 15, 17, 19 and 21 I was in the French national team, nobody identified me at that time for me to come and play for Ghana. I got professional from 18, 19 and I got the opportunity to be in the French national team, there was no other choice. He added that after Seth's death, there was no follow up to find out if Marcel was as good as his brother.
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August 08, 2021 07:30 UTC
August 4 #FixTheCountry protest was a jogging event without a plan – A-Plus
A-Plus who has been a major critic of government over the years and who’s agenda many perceive was in line with the Fix The Country demonstrators, did not show up for the protest. Explaining why he exempted himself, A-Plus stated emphatically that in his view, government has already begun the process of fixing the country which includes roads. According to him, people who joined the protest only went for jogging because the leaders of the campaign had no goal in mind. I don’t go for jogging or keep fit, my understanding of exercising and demonstration are two different things,” A-Plus said on the United Showbiz show on Saturday. The event that took place, what was the plan, what was the plan game?““They just went for jogging, that is it.
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August 08, 2021 07:30 UTC
Greedy Gabby 'running, ruining' Akufo-Addo govt – ‘Exiled’relative warns
He is worried that the trend could have generational consequences to the extent that no member of the Ofori-Atta or Akufo-Addo family could rise to national political importance after the sitting president. “We want Ghana to succeed, boys have suffered for this party, we are going to organize a protest for the footsoldiers. He spoke about what he said was the level of greed, favouritism and cronyism in the corridors of power. Amewu and Bawumia incorporate everyone but Akyems are always with Akyems, why is that? Akufo-Addo is level headed but for his lieutenants who are running him down,” he added.
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August 08, 2021 06:45 UTC
Question on #FixTheCountry pops up in UG School of Law exams
General News of Sunday, 8 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com#FixTheCountry popped up in an examination question for students at the University of Ghana School of Law during a recent exams. The first question of the Post First Degree Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Entrance Exams 2021 asked students to outline steps they will consider in a first meeting to plan the next protests. Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a convenor of the movement posted a photo of the said question paper on Facebook and sarcastically said the School of Law had set the new protest date for August 28. At a recent meeting of all trhe convenors, you were asked to chair a meeting to plan a peaceful march through the principal streets of Accra on 28th August 2021. "For each of the key considerations listed, state very briefly why it is important to discuss it at the meeting."
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August 08, 2021 02:03 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: United Showbiz with Abeiku Santana
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThis week's United Showbiz is live on UTV. Host of Okay FM's Drive Time show, Abeiku Santana sits in for regular host Nana Ama McBrown. The weekly entertainment show brings together players in the entertainment industry to discuss issues relating to the showbiz and arts in the country. Appearing as guests on today’s show are controversial social pundit, A Plus and entertainment show host, Halifax. Regular entertainment pundits, Arnold Asamoah Baidoo and Bulldog are also on the show tonight.
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August 07, 2021 21:22 UTC
Building a strong country relies on a strong family – Dr Ishmael Norman
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comRelationship and security expert Dr Ishmael Norman has underscored the importance of family as a key element in nation building. According to him, the family provides the most fundamental and quintessential nutrient needed for the growth of society and country. Dr Norman also advised couples to explore all available means of resolving their issues amicably instead of resorting to third parties. Whiles advising couples to commit to the success of their marriage, Dr Norman urged people not to be afraid of walking when the marriage gets to a stage of irreparability. Dr Norman announced that the book is available at various bookstores for a moderate fee of GHC100 per copy.
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August 07, 2021 19:07 UTC
Support GNPC’s resolve to acquire stakes in offshore fields – Dr Manteaw to CSOs
“We will be behaving irrationally if we don’t support GNPC to increase its stake now. It is just lack of information,” Dr Manteaw is quoted by myjoyonline to have said this on NewsFile. Dr. Manteaw further lauded the GNPC for its transparency on plans to make the move and thanked them for engaging in stakeholder consultations before seeking approval from parliament. Meanwhile, a petroleum expert, Dr Theo Acheampong, has also commended the GNPC's intention to purchase the two offshore stakes. Dr Acheampong believes the move has enough justification to proceed as it will ensure GNPC gains control of oil exploration projects.
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August 07, 2021 17:37 UTC
Royal Jet FC players severely injured in an accident on Huni Valley-Damang road
Sports News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: Thomas Tetteh, ContributorPlayers of Royal Jet FC, a second division team at Old Subri in the Wassa EastDistrict of the Western Region have been severely injured following an accident on the Huni Valley-Damang road. The players were returning to Old Subri on Thursday evening after they lost 2-0 to Tarkwa United in the second division league at the Akon Park in Tarkwa. Severely injured victims have been admitted to the Tarkwa Municipal Hospitalwhile those with minor injuries are receiving treatment at the Huni Valley Health Centre. He explained that the taxi which was behind him, got closer so he decided to allow the taxi driver to overtake him but the taxi driver hit the sprinter from behind, unfortunately, thereby pushing it off the road. The Sprinter driver said the car summersaulted several times before landingin a valley.
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August 07, 2021 17:26 UTC
Henry Quartey woos Gt. Accra Parliamentary caucus to ban Aboboyaa
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKnown lately for being one of the most action-oriented leaders in the country, the Greater Accra Minister, Henry Quartey, has taken yet another bold step at actualizing his "Let's Make Greater Accra Work." This time, the minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, has been trying to woo his other colleague MPs in the region to agree with him to ban the use of tricycles commonly known as "Aboboyaa." Lately, the use of these mostly yellow tricycles have become common in other parts of the country, gradually creeping into the capital city and the minister intends to ensure that this does not become a common trade in his region. In a Facebook post, Henry Quartey wrote about how he had met with leadership of the region, and from across sectors, to deliberate on the matter. The minister has, among other things, ensured that the onion market at Agbogbloshie, including the scrap dealers, have been relocated to a new site at Adjen Kotoku, as well as ensuring that sanity is restored to the Zongo Junction at Madina.
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August 07, 2021 17:03 UTC
See Diana Hamilton's daughter who inspired the 'Adom' song
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAward-winning gospel artiste Diana Hamilton has shared with the world the motivation behind her 'Adom' song. Taking to her social media pages to share in the celebration of Michelle, who is her sister's daughter, the reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year wrote, "Michelle, the miracle baby whose story inspired the Adom song is 5years today!" Along with a photo, she added, "What God cannot do, does not exist. During this year's VGMA, Diana Hamilton won the biggest award on the night, the coveted Artiste of the Year Award, beating off competition from a list dominated by secular artistes. Her song 'Adom' also bagged the most popular song of the year award at the event which was held at the Accra International Conference Center.
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August 07, 2021 17:03 UTC