Here is the list and images of Boko Haram jailbreakers
General News of Monday, 11 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Immigration Service, GIS, has published the images and names of some jailbreakers from a prison in Nigeria who are believed to be part of the Nigerian terrorist group, Boko Haram. These persons freed by the Boko Haram rebels, on Wednesday, July 6, at Kuje Prison in Abuja are on the run and believed to be hiding in Ghana. There were reports on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, of about some 900 inmates who escaped in a jailbreak at the Kuje Maximum Security Prison in Abuja. The reports indicated that about 443 of the 879 escapees are still missing. Umar Abubakar, a spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service said, while hundreds of others have either been recaptured or turned themselves in at police stations.
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July 11, 2022 10:59 UTC
How Tsatsu Tsikata's first law school results were announced in 1969
General News of Sunday, 10 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned academic and lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata is one of the legal brains that has established his legacy in the law profession over the years. Having begun his law profession at a very young age of 20, he obtained his first-class honours in the LLB Part II examination. According to a Ghana News Agency (GNA) publication on July 2, 1969, Tsatsu Tsikata was one of 42 other students to have passed the examination and the only one to have obtained first-class honours among his colleagues. Two others; Emmanuel Victor Oware Dankwa and Mary Eunice Koranteng Sakyi obtained second class (Upper Division). Below is the post which was reshared by Graphiconline.com:
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July 11, 2022 02:19 UTC
The 3 voices that can bring an end to Adwoa Safo’s conspicuous, protracted absence
TWI NEWSAfter the complaints and expression of displeasure about her actions, who else could speak to bring calm to the situation? Wouldn’t a statement from the President give context to the issue, clarify doubts and or bring finality to the subject? It is rather interesting to note, however, that Gabby is officially yet to comment on anything regarding the absence of MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo since the issue about her absence came up. Another person whose voice will make a huge difference in the situation will be the father of the MP, Adwoa Safo. Being one of Africa’s giants of engineering, the revered manufacturer’s role in all of these cannot be taken out.
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July 11, 2022 00:44 UTC
IMF conditionalities will not favour farmers, agriculture - GAWU to government
He added that the IMF may also freeze government expenditure on the sector. “We should know that what we are going to get from IMF will not be in support of farmers or agriculture. It would be recalled that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, July 1, 2022 instructed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to commence official engagements with the International Monetary Fund. "We confirm Ghana officials have been in touch to request IMF support for a homegrown economic program. The Fund stands ready to assist Ghana & looks forward to starting initial discussions in the coming weeks," the IMF stated.
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July 10, 2022 23:00 UTC
Akufo-Addo Slashes His Salary, That Of Appointees By 30%
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that his salary and that of all his appointees have been cut by 30%. Addressing Muslims at an Eid-Ul-Adha ceremony on Saturday, July 9, 2022, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo indicated that fuel coupon allocations had also been slashed by 50%, as well as, other expenditures suspended due to the current economic challenges. The salaries of all appointees including myself have been reduced by 30 percent. It would be recalled that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, July 1, 2022 instructed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to commence official engagements with the International Monetary Fund. "We confirm Ghana officials have been in touch to request IMF support for a homegrown economic program.
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July 09, 2022 22:38 UTC
Akufo-Addo slashes salary, that of appointees by 30%
General News of Saturday, 9 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comFuel coupon allocations slashed by 50%Sacrifice to help us navigate economic hardships – Akufo-Addo begs Ghanaians in Eid messageGhana runs to IMF for financial bailoutPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that his salary and that of all his appointees have been cut by 30%. The salaries of all appointees including myself have been reduced by 30 percent. It would be recalled that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, July 1, 2022 instructed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to commence official engagements with the International Monetary Fund. "We confirm Ghana officials have been in touch to request IMF support for a homegrown economic program. The Fund stands ready to assist Ghana & looks forward to starting initial discussions in the coming weeks," the IMF stated.
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July 09, 2022 22:07 UTC
Former Ghanaian diplomat reveals how his SHS headmaster punished him till he turned over a new leaf
According to him, he left campus with some friends to the Kumasi Sports Stadium to watch an inter-schools competition. Prempeh College had its own and Opoku Ware was in a different zone and we said we wanted to go and watch. So we went to Kumasi Sports Stadium without exeat. And that one experience that I had made me say ‘enough is enough,” the former diplomat and politician said. Kwame Saarah-Mensah has served as Ghana's High Commissioner to India and is a former Minister of Youth and Sports.
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July 09, 2022 20:08 UTC
Kwasi Kwarteng: The Conservative MP Tipped To Succeed Boris Johnson
Among the names like Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Raab tipped to succeed Boris Johnson, there is also Kwasi Kwarteng, a British with Ghanaian ancestry. Kwasi Kwarteng is the MP for Spelthorne and the Business Secretary. Kwasi Kwarteng on his website, [email protected], describes himself as someone born and raised in London by Ghanaian parents, Alfred K. Kwarteng and Charlotte Boaitey-Kwarteng. In January 2021, Kwasi Kwarteng, was appointed as Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Kwasi Kwarteng has written several books and continues to have a keen interest in history, as well as in music and languages.
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July 09, 2022 18:22 UTC
IMF bailout: Requesting $2b from IMF an insult to Ghana Beyond Aid agenda - OccupyGhana
“That is why this return to the IMF for a ‘paltry’ $2B leaves a bitter taste in our mouths. We would not be submitting ourselves to this forced and humiliating ‘Ghana [is not yet] beyond aid’ position if we had prevented the losses and thefts in the first place. In the second place, we would not be here if we had taken the simple steps of recovering the monies lost and stolen. OccupyGhana added that to stem corruption in the country, the Auditor-General and the Attorney-General must prosecute all public officials fingered in acts of corruption. Read the full statement by OccupyGhana below:Meanwhile, GhanaWeb is accepting nominations for the prestigious GhanaWeb Excellence Awards – Youth Edition.
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July 09, 2022 05:19 UTC
Over 27,000 public sector workers agitated over Cost-of-Living Allowance
Business News of Friday, 8 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comHarsh economic conditions affecting livelihood of public sector workerTeacher Unions embark on strikePublic sector workers demand 20% COLAPublic sector workers have threatened to embark on an industrial action if their plea to the government for the 20% Cost of living Allowance is not heeded. According to them, the harsh economic conditions in the country is taking a toll on their income and livelihoods. The Public Utility Workers Union of TUC (PUWU), which has a total of over 27,000 workers, with management committee executives from about 69 public sector institutions converged to put to vote a motion on a possible strike. This includes members from agencies such as Bui Power Authority, Ghana Airport Company Limited, Ghana Meteorological Agency, and Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, among others. The unions include the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT).
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July 09, 2022 02:22 UTC
COVID-19 National Trust Fund raised over GH¢67m – Ablakwa alleges
General News of Friday, 8 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comAG has directed COVID-19 Private Sector Fund to refund over GH¢250k, MP allegesGovernment mobilized GH¢18.19 billion to fight COVID-19, Ofori-AttaOfori-Atta accounts for COVID-19 expenditureNorth Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed his gratitude to Auditor General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu for disclosing the amount of funds raised by Ghana’s COVID-19 National Trust Fund, which Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta failed to disclose in Parliament. The MP (Member of Parliament) alleged that the yet-to-be-released 2021 Auditor General’s report showed that Ghana raised over GH¢ 67 million from the COVID-19 National Trust Fund. Ablakwa asserted that the Auditor General has also instructed the COVID-19 Private Sector Fund to refund over GH¢250, 000 COVID-19 funds it misapplied. “Though Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta failed to provide information on the COVID-19 National Trust Fund in his COVID-19 expenditure statement to Parliament two weeks ago, thanks to the Auditor General, we now know GH¢67,907,330.33 was received in the form of donations from individuals and corporate organizations. “It is equally worth noting that the COVID-19 Private Sector Fund has been instructed by the auditors to refund GH¢254,203.00,” parts of a tweet shared by the MP read.
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July 08, 2022 23:12 UTC
Sammy Kuffour opens up on playing against Messi and Ronaldo
Sports News of Friday, 8 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comSammy Kuffour passes verdict on Ronaldo-Messi debateSammy Kuffour recounts playing against Ronaldo and MessiGhana's Sammy Kuffour wins UEFA Champions League with Bayern MunichFormer Black Stars defender, Samuel Osei Kuffour believes the football world has not seen two exceptional footballers in the same era like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. I remember Messi dribbled my partner like 3000 times," Samuel Osei Kuffour said while laughing. The Bayern Munich legend added that Messi is more talented than Cristiano Ronaldo because of their technical abilities. You could see that Messi is way ahead of Ronaldo in terms of talents but Ronaldo has used hard work to catch up." Samuel Osei Kuffour ended his career as one of the best defenders to have played in the major European leagues.
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July 08, 2022 17:06 UTC
Here's the Cedi's performance against major foreign currencies as at July 8
Our forex bureau rates are provided by Afriswap Bureau De Change in Osu, Accra. As compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of 7.2659 and a selling price of 7.2731. The Euro is trading at a buying price of 7.3942 and a selling price of 7.4015 as compared to yesterday's trading of a buying price of 7.3957 and a selling price of 7.4030. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 58.1193 and a selling price of 58.2126 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of 58.6189 and a selling price of 58.7564. Our forex bureau rates are provided by Afriswap Bureau De Change in Osu, Accra.
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July 08, 2022 16:18 UTC
Any Aspirant Who Resorts To Media Slander Will Be Sanctioned – NPP
The National Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has warned aspirants, ahead of the upcoming national executive elections of the party, to desist from maligning the party and their opponents in the media. According to the Chairman of the Committee, Peter Mac Manu, any aspirant who is found culpable will be appropriately dealt with by the party. “Any aspirant with concerns should contact the National Election Committee through the Director of Elections, who is our Secretary, with the complaint which shall be acted upon expeditiously in the interest of fairness and justice,” he said. Aside from Ayikoi Otoo, three other nominees, including Dr Kwame Afriyie, an aspiring national organiser; Akosua Serwaa Bonsu, an aspiring national women’s organiser; and Tumfuor Klinsman Karikari, an aspiring national youth organiser, have withdrawn from the race. The elections for the national executive is slated for July 15 to July 17, 2022, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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July 08, 2022 16:16 UTC
Stop threatening our 'striking' kitchen staff – TEWU warns CHASS
According to a statement by TEWU, some members of CHASS are intimidating their members, especially the kitchen staff, forcing them to remain at work. “It is sad to note this, information reaching us is that some members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), are intimidating our members, the non-teaching staff, especially the kitchen staff and forcing them to remain at work. “We find the actions of these CHASS members as very unfortunate, to say the least,” their statement added. They have also ordered the non-teaching staff to still remain at home until they are given contrary orders by their leaders. No teacher is being forced and threatened to remain in the classroom so we do not see why the non-teaching staff are being treated this way.
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July 08, 2022 14:35 UTC