Wontumi’s Akonta mining had no business in Tano Nimiri forest reserve - Baako
According to him, records show that Akonta mining limited - a firm which belongs to Chairman Wontumi - the Ashanti regional chairman of the governing NPP, has no business in the forest reserve. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' Morning show, Kweku Baako explained, "I have checked all the licences they hold from 2011, 2012 till date and it doesn't have one for forest reserve. But the last one which the company's application is pending, the one in August, it has not been approved but that is in the forest reserve. Some personnel from the Forestry Commission were recently chased out from the Tano Nimiri forest reserve by some muscular men allegedly working for Chairman Wontumi's Akonta mining. "And for the avoidance of any doubt, Akonta Mining Limited has NO mining lease, mineral right, and/or permit to undertake any mining operations in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, and steps are currently being undertaken to enforce the Minister’s Directive issued on 30th September 2022."
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October 06, 2022 20:56 UTC
You Have All The Power; Why Meet Chiefs, MMDCEs Who Are Powerless - Kofi Bentil To Akufo-Addo
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and chiefs on the fight against illegal small-scale mining (‘galamsey’) will have no impact. Kofi Bentil further stated that chiefs and MMDCEs whom the president met might be involved in ‘galamsey’ and they will not be putting in the needed efforts or help with the needed information to stop it. He added that the president needs to call for a state of emergency if he truly wants to stop ‘galamsey’. “That is why again I go to the call of Occupy Ghana to impose a state of emergency. Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo, during his meeting with chiefs and MMDCEs in Kumasi, urged chiefs across the country to get themselves involved in the fight against illegal small-scale mining since they are the custodians of lands in the country.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 06, 2022 17:21 UTC
Black Sherif drops much anticipated maiden album, check out full tracklist
- Advertisement -Black Sherif has finally dropped his much anticipated maiden album which he has aptly titled, The Villain I Never Was. Announcing the album to his teeming fans on Twitter, Sherif wrote, “It took me everything to give life to this body. Meanwhile, Black Sherif’s quest to win his first major international award fizzled out after he lost the coveted BET HipHop Award’s Best International Flow to Rapper, Benjamin Epps, from France on October 4. - Advertisement -After Sarkodie, who won the International Flow category back in 2019, the Sad Boys President is the second Ghanaian to receive a nomination. Announcing Benjamin Epp’s win in an Instagram post, BET wrote: “Congratulations to Benjamin Epps on winning the 2022 BET HIP HOP AWARDS BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW!
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October 06, 2022 15:19 UTC
CHRAJ should have declared Chief Justice, EC boss unfit for office - Manasseh Azure
General News of Wednesday, 5 October 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has berated the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for not adequately performing its mandate. “One of them has to do with the complaints against the Chief Justice. CHRAJ ruled that the PPA board chair cannot hold public office for 2 years because he failed to declare his assets. Similar complaints come against the Chief Justice and also the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission but CHRAJ's rulings were very problematic. “I don’t think that we will be having some of these names if the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana was declared unfit to hold public office by CHRAJ,” he said.
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October 06, 2022 05:54 UTC
Don’t Go Into Nursing Just Because You Need A Job, You Must Have The Passion For It – Asantehene Advises
Asantehene has urged the youth in Ghana to choose the nursing profession because they have the heart for it and not because of its relative job assurance and other benefits that come with being in nursing training institutions. “If you don’t have the heart for the nursing profession don’t go into it because you will not be able to do the work effectively. “People who go into nursing because it is a reliable source of employment are mostly not happy. People who are called, who love taking care of people are those who become better nurses. “If you want to become a good nurse it must come from your heart.
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October 05, 2022 14:18 UTC
Kwadwo Asamoah: Ghana's Most Successful Player In Italy Retires At Age 33
After 17 years as a professional footballer, 33-year-old Kwadwo Asamoah has announced his retirement from the game to bring his illustrious career to an end. After a meeting with his agent, Pastorello, following the decision to retire, Kwadwo Asamoah took to social media to post, "Amazing time. Born on December 9, 1988, in Ghana's capital city, Accra, Kwadwo Asamoah now retires from the game as the most successful Ghanaian to have played in the Italian Serie A. Kwadwo Asamoah played for Torino, Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari during his over a decade-long stay in the Italian top flight league. After announcing his retirement from the game, Kwadwo Asamoah has now become a football agent.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 05, 2022 08:28 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: Captain Smart, Burkina Faso crisis on Good Evening Ghana
General News of Tuesday, 4 October 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comSocio-politico, economic, sports and international relations talk programme, Good Evening Ghana, is on with host Paul Adom-Otchere. The programme airs on Metro TV twice every week – Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the agenda for today are:1 – Analysis of Onua TV show in Kumasi2 – Developments in Burkina FasoWatch the livestream below:
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October 05, 2022 07:00 UTC
'There's No Hope; Akufo-Addo And Bawumia Are Under Judgement' - Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, has said that there is no hope for Ghanaians under the current Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo/Dr. He explained that there is no hope because President Akufo-Addo robbed the 2020 elections, and he is now being punished by God, which is why he has been embarrassing himself since the inception of his second term. President Akufo-Addo and Bawumia are under judgement. He added that what the country is currently going through is because of the judgement of God on Akufo-Addo. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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October 05, 2022 05:58 UTC
Boats Take Over As Homes At Weija 'Drown' Under Water After Dam Spillage
Like the floods of Accra that have become a perennial occurrence, residents of Weija have once again had to wake up to the devastating effects of the spillage of the Weija Dam by the Ghana Water Company Limited. The annual spillage of the dam is meant to release excess water from the dam. The maximum level of water the dam is built to hold is about 46 feet, but the level came up to 48 feet, thereby threatening its safety, hence the decision to spill. The management explained further, "the Weija dam is currently at a level of 49.5ft as against the maximum operating level of 48ft. As a result, four (4) spill gates have been opened to safeguard the integrity of the dam, save the dam from collapse, and save lives and properties."
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October 04, 2022 20:19 UTC
The 10 children of John Agyekum Kufuor’s mother and who they are
General News of Tuesday, 4 October 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comBeing one of the most celebrated Ghanaian presidents in Ghana’s current republic, John Agyekum Kufuor has naturally been a more popular person. In all, there were 10 children born to their mother, Nana Ama Ampomah Dapaah. Here is an excerpt from the book that highlights who and who are siblings of the former president, John Agyekum Kufuor:“Mother had 10 children. “The seventh is John who was educated at Prempeh College, Oxford University and Lincoln's Inn, London. He was educated at Prempeh College and the University of Belfast and obtained BSc.
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October 04, 2022 11:33 UTC
Ex-Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum secures Black Stars job
Sports News of Monday, 3 October 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has reportedly landed a job in the Black Stars ahead of the 22nd FIFA World Cup campaign in the Gulf Region, Qatar. According to a report filed by footydreamsgh.com, the Black Galaxies assistant coach has been appointed as one of the scouts for the Ghana national team as preparations heighten for the 2022 Mundial. The Black Stars technical team headed by Otto Addo and Chris Hughton will be counting on the expertise of the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League winner for a report on the opposing teams. Ghana have been paired alongside South Korea, Portugal, and Uruguay who won the first edition of the FIFA World Cup in 1930. Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum was initially tipped as the ideal man to replace coach Samuel Boadu as the head coach of giants Accra Hearts of Oak but reportedly rejected the offer because of the Black Stars appointment.
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October 03, 2022 21:38 UTC
‘When You Are Speaking, Give Us Show Details’ – Adom-Otchere Shades Betty Mould-Iddrisu
Broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere has berated the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Betty Mould-Iddrisu, for her criticism of the current Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Godfred Dame. The former Attorney General chastised Godfred Dame for showing 'disrespect' towards former president John Dramani Mahama while reacting to critical comments the former president made about the judiciary. “Very unfortunate for a young Attorney General, Godfred Dame to come out with such statements about our former President. But, Adom-Otchere while speaking on his Good Evening Ghana show, which was monitored by GhanaWeb, said that Godfred Dame did no wrong with his criticism of John Dramani Mahama. “For important people like Aunty Betty when you are speaking, give us some details so that we can jump on it and help build a better society.
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October 03, 2022 21:35 UTC
There are powerful forces behind ‘galamseyers’ - US ambassador to Otumfuo
According to her, Ghana was not making any significant strides in the fight against the menace because only the illegal miners (‘galamseyers’) are arrested while the powerful forces behind them are not touched. “This (galamsey) is something, I think Ghanaians must be aggressive in fighting and enforcing regulations that you do have. I think the galamseyers are not active in doing it but the powers behind them are the ones truly responsible for the evils. The government set up this military cum police to stop galamsey. Listen to Ambassador Palmer’s remarks below:You can also watch this episode of People & Places here:IB/WA
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October 03, 2022 21:28 UTC
Breaking News: Veteran Actor, Ekow Blankson Confirmed Dead
Veteran Ghanaian movie star, Ekow Blankson has been confirmed dead. ADVERTISEMENTEkow Blankson who was also the Commercial Manager of the renowned online news portal, Ghanaweb was said to have kicked the bucket today. The news was announced by Multimedia’s Hitz FM on their Twitter page but they never made any revelations about the cause of the death of the legendary movie star. More update soon…See the tweet below:BREAKING: Veteran actor and Commercial Manager at GhanaWeb, Ekow Blankson, is dead. #DaybreakHitz pic.twitter.com/LaFwXK9jms — Hitz 103.9 FM (@Hitz1039FM) October 3, 2022Source: www.Ghgossip.com
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October 03, 2022 21:13 UTC
Ghanaweb officially announces death of its Commercial manager
Announcement on the death of our Commercial Manager Ekow Blankson Ekow Blankson. Ekow Blankson was a management member of the AfricaWeb group and a key driving force behind the company’s commercial activities in Ghana. Recently, he led the company to present our products and services at the 2022 Ghana Bloggers Summit where he had been his usual ebullient and energetic self. Ekow Blankson managed the expansive growth of the digital business as well as identified areas within the organization that can be commercially expanded and developed in the digital world. He is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG).
Source:GhanaWeb
October 03, 2022 18:44 UTC