Sputnik V vaccine probe: Health Minister incurs wrath of Netizens with responses
Here are some of the tweets:The health minister posture’s and words really dey bore. This is not the kind of output anyone expects from a Health Minister during a pandemic. This is not the kind of output anyone expects from a Health Minister during a pandemic. — Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) July 19, 2021The Health Minister should just resign; This is not just embarrassing but flustering as well. (@TheEdemTamekloe) July 19, 2021Did the Health Minister really say he wasn’t thinking well when he entered into the Sputnik V vaccine deal?????
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July 19, 2021 19:30 UTC
US$1 million cheque as gift at my daughter’s wedding not 'real' – Korankye-Ankrah
Sam Korankye Ankrah was presented a one million dollar cheque at her wedding• According to the Apostle General, it was a dummy cheque• He said news surrounding the presentation of that particular cheque was blown out of proportionThe general overseer of the Royal House Chapel International, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah has established that the million-dollar cheque presented to his daughter as a wedding gift by some individuals is not real. It was reported that some friends of the bride gifted her a US$1 million cheque during the wedding ceremony which took place on July 10, 2021, and this singular act has since caused a stir on social media. But to clarify issues, the Apostle General has asked the public to desist from giving themselves unnecessary pressure as the one million dollar cheque presented at her daughter’s wedding is only a ‘fake’ dummy cheque. Describing the cheque as a ‘faith cheque’, Mr. Korankye Ankrah said;“They presented the dummy cheque of $1 million but people did not get the idea behind the presentation.
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July 19, 2021 18:56 UTC
US$1m cheque presented as gift at my daughter’s wedding not ‘real’ – Korankye-Ankrah
Sam Korankye Ankrah was presented a one million dollar cheque at her wedding• According to the Apostle General, it was a dummy cheque• He said news surrounding the presentation of that particular cheque was blown out of proportionThe general overseer of the Royal House Chapel International, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah has established that the million-dollar cheque presented to his daughter as a wedding gift by some individuals is not real. It was reported that some friends of the bride gifted her a US$1 million cheque during the wedding ceremony which took place on July 10, 2021, and this singular act has since caused a stir on social media. But to clarify issues, the Apostle General has asked the public to desist from giving themselves unnecessary pressure as the one million dollar cheque presented at her daughter’s wedding is only a ‘fake’ dummy cheque. Describing the cheque as a ‘faith cheque’, Mr. Korankye Ankrah said;“They presented the dummy cheque of $1 million but people did not get the idea behind the presentation.
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July 19, 2021 18:56 UTC
#FixTheCountry: We are poised to provide security on Aug 4 - Police
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A procession by the #FixTheCountry movement has been set for August 4, this year• The police say they are poised to provide the needed protection• This was announced in a statement on the police Facebook wallThe Ghana Police Service has given the green light to the #FixTheCountry protesters to organize their procession. "The Police are poised to provide the necessary security for the safety of the planned procession of members of the fixthecountry movement on Wednesday 4th August, 2021. The Police Administration held a meeting with the Conveners at the Police Headquarters, Accra on 19th July 2021. "All matters relating to the "special event" was discussed and agreed, including the routes and COVID-19 protocols. “We expect and advise all attendees to observe the necessary public health measures and all other announcements,” it said.
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July 19, 2021 18:45 UTC
Ghanaians are looking for too much too soon - Omanhene of Agogo
Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong on the 'What is Next' showThe Omanhene of the Agogo Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, has said that it is too soon for Ghanaians to be demanding so much from the government. Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong on 'What is Next' on YouTube, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong urged the general populace to be a little patient in expecting massive achievements. "The truth is that industrialization has taken place in this country and is taking place but Ghanaians as you know, are looking for too much, too soon. I have passed through the stages, if I look back at what has happened between 1957 and 2021, a lot has changed but people do not see it," he said. He was discussing issues surrounding Traditional Leaders and Human Resource Development.
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July 19, 2021 18:45 UTC
Here are the top 5 industries with the biggest job openings
“However, there are industries that thriving in the face of the crisis, for example, there’s a growing demand in industries such as IT & Telecoms, Advertising, Media & Communications and Banking, Finance & Insurance as the top 3 industries with the most postings,” the report said. In Advertising, Media & Communications and Banking, the positions are, "Graphic Designer, Sales Representative, Social Media Manager, Sales Executive, Marketing Executive, Web Developer, Client Service Executive, Sales Manager, Sales and Marketing Executive, and Female Marketing/Sales Executives." Meanwhile, the report stated that these three industries: Shipping & Logistics, Construction, and Healthcare, are the top 3 industries declining in job postings. The report is dubbed the Impact of COVID-19 Jobs Report: 'How COVID-19 has impacted the Ghanaian jobs market and future of work.' It also explores factors such as trending industries and sectors, roles and sectors, skills, job levels and benefits caused by COVID-19 as well as job market trends and forecasts for the Ghanaian job market.
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July 19, 2021 18:22 UTC
378 suspects arrested in Accra ahead of Eid al-Adha festivity
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The police says it has arrested some nearly 400 persons ahead of the Eid al-Adha• A statement from the police said this was done in a week in some major communities in Accra• The police has therefore asked persons to stay safe, while urging them to continue to help them fight crime378 suspects have been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command as part of efforts to rid the metropolis of criminal activities and create an enabling environment for an incident-free Eidul Adha celebration tomorrow, a statement has said. The suspects, caught in its recent one-week operation which begun on July 13 through to July 19, 2021, “saw to the arrest of 354 males and 24 females from various hideouts in Accra.”A statement from the police added that the “operation was conducted out simultaneously across all divisions and districts commands and in areas such as Sowutuom, Kwabenya, Osu, Kotobabi, Airport, Dansoman, Oyibi, Mamprobi, Abokobi Ayi Mensah, Darkuman, Cantoments, Kaneshie, Korle bu, Kokrobite, Adenta, Tesano, Legon and Nungua.”Aged between 19 and 57, the police statement said the suspects have been detained, awaiting screening, and in the case of those found culpable, arraigned. “Items retrieved include quantities of dried leaves suspected to be marijuana, sachets of liquid substances laced with narcotics, 33 motorbikes, laptops, mobile phones, knives, cutlasses, and other offensive weapons,” it added. The statement urged the general public to continue to offer the police the needed support in its crime-fighting efforts in the area of volunteering credible information and being on the lookout for unsuspecting persons or activities.
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July 19, 2021 18:11 UTC
Muslims in Ashanti to observe ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ under strict safety protocols
Regional News of Tuesday, 20 July 2021Source: GNASheikh Mohammed Bun Bida, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Office of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, has advised the Muslim community to strictly observe the COVID-19 safety protocols at this year’s celebration of the ‘Eid-ul-Adha’. “We should be mindful of how we mark the day and strive to respect the existing protocols for our safety,” he told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Kumasi. Sheikh Bun Bida said the Office of the Regional Chief Imam had given a directive to the Muslim community to strive to conduct prayers in their respective jurisdictions. The Regional Chief Imam’s Office, he said, would be delegating some Senior Imams to the major mosques to supervise the activities of the congregation for a successful ceremony. Sheikh Bun Bida advised the Muslim community to uphold the sanctity of the occasion by praying for the country’s prosperity, peace and unity.
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July 19, 2021 18:00 UTC
Take back your property from your ex-wife immediately - Lutterodt advises Odartey Lamptey
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• According to Luterodt, Mr Odartey Lamptey should not permit the continuous stay of his ex-wife in the East Legon Apartment•His ex-wife is seeking a continuous stay in a seven-bedroom East Legon mansion built by the footballer•Mr. Odartey Lamptey won the second court case against his ex-wifeCounsellor Lutterodt has advised former Ghanaian footballer, Mr Odartey Lamptey, to reclaim his house from his ex-wife with immediate effect. According to him, the biological father of Gloria’s three children should be the one to provide shelter and not Odartey Lamptey. “I applaud Odartey Lamptey for his boldness. The day Odartey Lamptey decided to give this woman a place to stay after judgement was passed, was his downfall.
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July 19, 2021 17:37 UTC
9 MPs on both sides lay bill to regulate CSR work in the country
It is the hope of the MPs that this motion will bring an end to the knee-jerk practice with which businesses respond to what they must provide for communities when they agitate. The current arrangement where only the Directive Principle of State Policy under Chapter 6 of the 1992 Constitution that pushes for CSR, he said, is not enough. When the community people complain then the companies come and drop anything in their pan and I do not think that is the way to go. “Again, giving back to the country should not be at the discretion of these companies. Why is it that a company goes to build a two-bedroom house for a whole community and they feel they have executed on corporate social responsibility?” he explained.
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July 19, 2021 16:41 UTC
Why Kumasi metropolis is recording high cases of Delta variant
As Accra has been listed as one of the hotspots for the virus, Greater Kumasi too is ranked high in the Ashanti region. Over 200 people have contracted the Delta strain of coronavirus in the Kumasi metropolis and 10 people have been reported dead from July 1 to July 13, 2021. The upsurge of the new cases in the metropolis have mainly attributed to the general disregard for the COVID-19 safety protocols, funerals, parties, and other social distancing,” part of the statement read. “The general public is therefore entreated to as a matter of urgency continue to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols, ie. Below is the Regional breakdown from the highest to lowestGreater Accra region – 54,115Ashanti region – 16,889Eastern Region - 4,559Central Region - 3,552Volta Region - 2,664Northern Region - 1,661
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July 19, 2021 16:41 UTC
10 people die from new Delta variant in Kumasi
Regional News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Kumasi metropolis has recorded high cases of the global pandemic• 200 people have contracted the Delta strain of coronavirus and 10 have also died• KMA has entreated Ghanaians to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocolsThe Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has disclosed that a total of 10 people have died after contracting the new strain of coronavirus, Delta variant. In a press release, it noted that over 200 cases were also recorded within 13 days; July 1 to 13, 2021. KMA and other health officials have urged Ghanaians to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols. “The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Metropolitan Health Directorate and the Public Health Emergency Committee wish to bring to the notice of the general public that the deadly COVID-19 pandemic is still with us in the Kumasi Metropolis," part of the release read. KMA also charged transport operators to ensure that the COVID-19 protocols are adhered to in their jurisdictions.
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July 19, 2021 15:11 UTC
We never said TV stations should not air Ghanaian content – FIPAG President clarifies
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• According to the FIPAG president, TV stations have not been asked to ditch Ghanaian content• He said Ghanaian film producers have been asked not to give out their content for free to TV stations• Mr. James Boakye said film producers in the country are not making profits from their craftPresident of the Film Producers Association of Ghana, Mr. James Boakye has refuted claims that his association is against the airing of Ghanaian content on local TV stations. But throwing more light on the assertion, the FIPAG president said Ghanaian movie producers were rather asked not to air feature films on local television stations for free. Buttressing his point, he cited an instance where TV stations were given movies to show for free on TV all in the name of a barter agreement. “We never said we will not let TV stations show Ghanaian content. We have over 120 stations and they all show Ghanaian content.
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July 19, 2021 15:11 UTC
19 students at Akuse Methodist contract three different viral infections
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Akuse Methodist Senior High Technical School (AMEST) in the eastern region has been forced into a high-level containment• This follows 19 of the students contracting three different viral infections detected at the school• Epidemiologists say the spread is moving into the main Akuse townshipThree different viral infections have been detected at the Akuse Methodist Senior High Technical School (AMEST) in the Eastern region, forcing an immediate high-level containment in the school. The situation has accounted for 19 students of the school, testing positive to the avian flu (H1N1), coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and the Human Coronavirus (Hcov-229E), including nine of them having co-infections (HCoV-229E +H1N1), reports graphic.com.gh. This was disclosed at a stakeholder meeting at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly at Odumase-Krobo. AMEST, which has a population of 2,347 students, 114 teaching staff and 58 non-teaching staff, became the center of these investigations after the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Health Directorate received a report that some of its students were exhibiting symptoms akin to the influenza. He added that, “Management must also collaborate with school health education programme (SHEP) coordinator and the school health nurse at the school to ensure continuous sensitization.”
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July 19, 2021 14:48 UTC
We needed to save Ghanaians from dying - 'Frustrated' Health Minister on overpriced Sputnik V vaccines
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, appeared before Parliament last week• He gave reasons to as why he procured the Russian Sputnik V through a middleman at $19• The minister said he took that step to save the lives of dying GhanaiansHealth Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has noted that he procured the Russian Sputnik V vaccines from a middle man, Sheik Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum out of frustration. He explained that at the time of the procurement of the vaccines, the number of Ghanaians dying from coronavirus was on the high, hence, his action, to protect the lives of Ghanaians. BackgroundGhana government through Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu reportedly entered an agreement for the supply of 3.4 million doses at a unit cost of $19 after the initial cost of $25 was negotiated. The factory price for the Sputnik V vaccine is $10 but several factors contributed to pegging it at $19. Some of the factors that contributed to the $19 price tag included; land transportation, shipment, handling and special storage charges.
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July 19, 2021 13:41 UTC