GH¢100 National Cathedral fundraiser not govt initiative – Secretariat clarifies
Appealing to Ghanaians, Ken Ofori-Atta indicated that, the objective of the fund-raiser is to get about a million Ghanaians contributing towards the construction. This initiative, the finance minister said is dubbed ‘Ketoa Biaa Nsua’ which translates into "no amount is too small". But speaking to Citi FM, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, CEO of the Secretariat explained, the initiative is to promote the collective ownership of the cathedral. The GH¢100.00 ‘Ketoa Biaa Nsua’ initiative is said to be launched on August 12, 2021. Already a special shortcode; *979# has been developed for this purpose to enable people to contribute towards the construction.
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July 31, 2021 18:11 UTC
'Historic victory of NDC beckons in Assin North' - former MP assures
Politics of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: GNAJames Gyakye Quayson, the embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, has assured the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of massive electoral victory for them in the Constituency. In a release copied the Ghana News Agency, the MP urged his teeming supporters and sympathisers to remain resolute and determined as the confirmation of the Party's historic victory beckoned. Mr Quayson, who was very certain of victory if there should be a fresh election, however, urged all his supporters not to be worried or be discouraged because "the confirmation of our historic victory beckons". "Our massive victory in Assin North on December 7, 2020 was a pure and legitimate one handed over to us by the discerning people of Assin North and we shall resist every attempt to subvert the true will of the people,” he said. Among other reliefs, the applicant wanted the Cape Coast High Court to declare the nomination filed by Mr Quayson as “illegal, void and of no legal effect”.
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July 31, 2021 16:30 UTC
Let’s tolerate the 'Kojo Basia' people – Dr Wereko-Brobby to Ghanaians
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Dr Wereko-Brobby says Ghanaians should 'Kojo Basia'• He said this was happening when he was growing up in the '60s• There is a Bill seeking to criminalise homosexuality in GhanaDr Charles Wereko-Brobby, a policy analyst, has urged Ghanaians to be tolerant of 'Kojo Basia' people - the Ghanaian description for homosexuals. He argued that the draft bill cannot be implemented without having to call on the police and judges. That is going to come,” Dr Wereko-Brobby explained. The draft bill has faced much opposition from groups and individuals who advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people. The draft bill, widely circulated on social media, has yet to be officially laid before the Parliament of Ghana.
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July 31, 2021 15:22 UTC
Massive traffic to hit Tema motorway from August 1
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Road users will experience a 21-day disruption in traffic flow on Tema motorway• It begins on August 1 and ends on August 22, 2021• This is to repair a damaged beam on the Ashaiman overpassThe Ministry of Roads and Highways, through the Ghana Highway Authority, has announced that motorists will experience a 21-day disruption to traffic flow on the Tema motorway. A press release sighted by GhanaWeb, said the disruption will begin from August 1 to August 22, 2021. The action is being taken to pave way for works to be done on the damaged beam of the Ashaiman overpass bridge. Motorists have been advised to follow the traffic diversion signs that will be placed at designated sections of the motorway to facilitate free movement of traffic through the construction area. Read the statement below.
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July 31, 2021 14:48 UTC
Sugartone was abusing drugs – Mother drops bombshell on son’s ill health
One can recall that a viral video in which the renowned music producer was captured lying helplessly by a gutter has sparked confusion on social media. Mrs. Ernestina Bediako attributed her son’s deteriorating health to the excessive abuse of drugs. “I have queried him several times on why he smokes and he says he takes it for fun. Asked why Sugartone stopped producing songs prior to his ill-health, Mrs Bediako said;“They don’t pay him so he has stopped for now. He was one of the prominent music producers in the early to mid-2000s, producing some of the greatest hits of all time.
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July 31, 2021 14:48 UTC
‘Australian High Commissioner accosted and threatened me’ – Sam George
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Sam George says Gregory Andrews threatened him• He indicated that the High Commissioner later accused him of assault• Sam George together with some 7 MPs are leading a Private Members Bills to criminalise homosexuality in GhanaSamuel Nartey George, MP, Ningo-Prampram, has alleged that Gregory Andrews, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana during the super clash match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak, accosted and threatened to deny him a visa to any European country. According to him, the High Commissioner added that he [Sam George] ever makes an attempt to travel to any European country, he will be arrested. Sam Nartey George and Gregory Andrews have been on each other’s neck following the latter’s support for homosexuality and his attempt to lobby those in authority to initiate steps to legalise the act. But Sam George, who is opposed to the idea by the High Commissioner, together with other MPs are leading a Private Members Bill yet to be sent to Parliament for consideration to criminalise the act of homosexuality in Ghana. Sam George is not perturbed by those who are opposing the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
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July 31, 2021 13:07 UTC
Dr Bawumia calls for unity and cooperation between Muslims and Christians
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the strengthening of unity and promotion of cooperation between Muslims and Christians to ensure a more impactful development in the country. "Mr. Chairman, I am proud to say that as an immutable religious community in the country, Muslims, just like Christians have been involved in nation-building," Dr. Bawumia said. Muslims and Christians have been living together in peace," Dr Bawumia said. EDUCATIONThe inaugural theme of the Conference focused on the promotion of education, and Dr. Bawumia commended organisers for prioritising education, which he said remains the surest route to alleviating poverty. The Conference, which will end on Sunday, August 2, was also graced by some members of the Diplomatic Corps.
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July 31, 2021 12:33 UTC
God is not homeless - KSM reacts to the construction of national cathedral
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• KSM has called for monies received for the national cathedral to be pumped into the health sector• He averred that God is not homeless, hence, does not need a cathedral• He used John 14:2 to buttress his claimThe debate on whether or not it is necessary for the Akufo-Addo government to construct a national cathedral is still on. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, during his mid-year budget statement in parliament asked Ghanaians to donate a monthly amount of GH¢100 to help build the national cathedral. According to him, God does not need a cathedral because he is not homeless. He indicated that monies collected for the building of the national cathedral should be used to improve the health sector by filling the health deficit gaps. Invest in improving the health sector, not CATHEDRALS."
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July 31, 2021 12:11 UTC
We have not received any offer from Hearts for Gladson Awako - Great Olympics
Soccer News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGreat Olympics Public Relations Officer Saint Osei says the club is yet to receive an offer for Gladson Awako. The mercurial midfielder has been linked with a move to Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak in the ongoing transfer window. There have been reports of the 30-year-old agreeing to personal terms with Hearts of Oak ahead of a move. Saint Osei in an interview revealed Hearts of Oak have contacted the club for two of their players without Gladson Awako. “It’s unprofessional on the part of those circulating pictures of Gladson Awako in Hearts jersey on social media because we have not even received any offer for Gladson Awako from Hearts or any Club”Meanwhile, Gladson Awako has confirmed his readiness to leave the club.
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July 31, 2021 11:48 UTC
Sunyani Technical University TESCON mobs Francis Addai-Nimoh
Politics of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: Oseini Kweku, ContributorFrancis Addai-Nimoh, one-time presidential hopeful and former Member of Parliament for Mampong constituency was last Saturday, July 24, 2021, mobbed by members of the tertiary branch of the New Patriotic Party, TESCON. The NPP stalwart and rumoured 2024 flagbearer hopeful, was invited as a guest at a programme organised by TESCON to welcome fresh students and members of the association. Francis Addai-Nimoh arrived at the event to a cheerful and electrifying crowd who sung to usher him into the event hall. Many see Mr Addai-Nimoh's consistent presence at party events as a mark of a true party man. It will be recalled that Mr Addai-Nimoh contested with the president, Nana Addo in 2014 and came up as the second runner-up in that election.
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July 31, 2021 10:07 UTC
Explaining yourself was totally needless – Delay ‘mocks’ Zionfelix over ‘baby mama’ scandal
Delay observed that from all indications, Zion was affected by such rumours adding that ‘he knows how to dish it but can’t take it. ZionFelix vehemently denied any of such reports through series of write-ups and videos shared on his social media pages. But reacting to this, Delay has established that the blogger should learn how to endure public trolls since he also subjects people to public ridicule on his platforms. He should have saved himself the talk but it is obvious that he is caught up between the two women. We are cool and all but it is what it is,” Delay addedWatch the video below
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July 31, 2021 09:45 UTC
Scam alert: My daughter does not have Facebook, Instagram accounts – Mahama
According to him, Farida Mahama does not have a Facebook account, neither does she have an Instagram account. John Dramani Mahama noted that measures have been put in place to notify Facebook about the incident for necessary actions to be taken. In the meantime, however, the former president has cautioned the public, urging them to desist from engaging accounts or persons propagating to be account owners in Farida’s name. In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb, the former president said, “We want to inform the general public especially the Facebook Community and media houses that Ms. Farida Dramani Mahama does not have a Facebook account, neither has she or her parents sanctioned the creation of a Facebook Group in her name. The general public is kindly advised to desist from any engagements with the said account believing that it is Farida Dramani Mahama,” part of the statement read.
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July 31, 2021 09:21 UTC
Akufo-Addo appoints Sammi Awuku as Director-General of NLA
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Sammi Awuku is now the Director-General of NLA• He takes over from Kofi Osei Ameyaw who was ordered to proceed on retirement in March 2021• His appointment was approved by the Council of State as required by lawPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed National Organizer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku as the new Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). He is expected to resign and take up the new role from Kofi Osei Ameyaw who was ordered to proceed on retirement in March 2021. Sammi Awuku’s appointment was approved by the Council of State as required by law. He served as Board Chairman of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). He holds a Masters Degree in International Relations from the Freie University, Berlin-Germany, an Executive Education Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard University, (Kennedy School of Government) USA, Diploma of Higher Education in Law from the University of London.
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July 31, 2021 08:37 UTC
If my daughter wants to be a prostitute, I’ll support her 300% - Bulldog
According to Bulldog, he will lend his full support to his 13-year-old daughter if she chooses to venture into prostitution and his son if he also intends to be an armed robber. “If my daughter wants to be a prostitute, that’s her choice and I’ll guide her through it. I’ll support her 300%. If my son also wants to be an armed robber, I’ll support him also. The outspoken artiste manager asides from his controversial statements is also noted for having a tendency to assault people.
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July 31, 2021 08:37 UTC
PHOTOS: Customized masks, horses, jama: IGP Oppong-Boanuh farewell parade
Pending his retirement in early August, today is his last day in office as COP George Akuffo Dampare, the Director General in Charge of Administration; assumes the role of IGP effective August 1. The parade was held with male and female personnel clad in ceremonial uniforms forming different rows and following instructions from the parade commander. They later sang celebratory songs (known in local parlance as jama), all of them in face masks in observance of COVID-19 protocols. Talk of masks, most of the officials including the outgoing IGP wore a customized mask that had his face and details of the farewell parade. He also called on staff to support the incoming Acting IGP George Akuffo Dampare in the discharge of his mandate as police chief.
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July 31, 2021 06:56 UTC