'I have removed all my 15 body piercings to prove my seriousness' – ‘Repented’ Wendy Shay claims
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Wendy shay has taken off all her body piercings• The Ghanaian singer disclosed her decision to tow the path of Christianity• Wendy has disclosed her decision to start life on a clean notePopular Ghanaian singer, Wendy Shay in a bid to prove her true repentance has ditched all her numerous body piercings. According to the singer, she has taken off all studs and earrings from her 15 piercings to cement her decision. It can be recalled that sometime in 2020, Wendy’s wild look and strange style of dressing became an issue of major concern to most Ghanaians. Others associated her wild look with rumors that she was abusing drugs. But ‘repented’ Wendy Shay has disclosed that her ‘born again’ lifestyle has necessitated the decision to do away with such numerous body piercings.
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July 19, 2021 13:18 UTC
More men going crazy for body-enhancing surgeries – Surgeon reveals why
Plastic surgery is done to restore, reconstruct or alter any part of the human body. According to him, cosmetic surgery has not only gained more interest from women but men. “Even men, now we see an upswing of men getting plastic surgery because we live in a society where people are very judgmental,” he said. and they are having plastic surgery to look better. “Men are getting perk implants to enhance their muscles, men are getting liposuctions, the usual Botox, filling, rhinoplastys, these are the number one plastic surgeries requested by men,” he noted.
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July 19, 2021 13:07 UTC
We are forced to use bushes as our toilet facility - Atobiase residents lament
Regional News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Ashanti Region:Residents of Atobiase in the Amansie West district of the Ashanti region have lamented over a life-threatening toilet facility that compels them to use bushes. GhanaWeb's visit to the community saw an old traditional toilet facility caved in and is still being used by some residents. The wooden facility divided into two sides for males and females is used by the youth, aged, and children. Young boys and girls are, however, reported to have chosen bushes over the toilet facility due to its state. Another observation made was that men and women using the facility could see themselves, another worrying situation expressed by the residents.
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July 19, 2021 12:45 UTC
25% of insurance claims made through fraudulent means - NIC boss
Business News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• More than 25% of insurance claims in Ghana are fraudulent• This was revealed by the Commissioner OF Insurance, Dr. Justice Yaw Ofori• The NIC has assured it is working to put an end to the situationThe National Insurance Commission (NIC) has disclosed that about 25 percent of insurance claims made in Ghana are fraudulent. According to the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr. Justice Ofori, while 40 percent of claims are fake globally, the country is dealing with over 20 percent fraudulent claims which include inflating claims, staging claims, and sometimes people staging their death to make a life claim. That is one of the reasons why insurance claims need a lot of investigation. I don’t have the specifics, but in Ghana, we should be looking at about 25 percent fraudulent claims. It could be inflating claims, staging claims, and sometimes people staging their death to make a life claim,” he noted.
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July 19, 2021 12:45 UTC
‘I won’t allow you to kill me like you killed TB Joshua’ – Badu Kobi replies critics
In a bid to hit back at critics, Prophet Badu Kobi said the Synagogue Church of Nations’ Founder was killed for speaking the truth but he (Badu Kobi) won’t allow such a thing to happen to him. But reacting to the several backlashes from the general public, Prophet Badu Kobi said he has developed a thick skin against them. They killed TB Joshua, they think I will allow them to kill me? Badu Kobi has gone through Tribal persecution, yet it did not affect him. Badu Kobi this, Badu Kobi that and yet it couldn’t bring me down.
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July 19, 2021 12:44 UTC
Respond by close of day or we declare a nationwide strike - Universities' senior staff to government
So, if government is not able to honor its promise, why should we continue to be waiting? We have to go back to strike,” he said. Zakaria Mohammed bemoaned what he describes as the government’s attempts to ignore their demand for a favorable condition of service. It will be recalled that on May 18, 2021, the group declared a strike over the failure of the government to pay its members their pension contributions under the tier-2 arrangement. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the National Labour Commission and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) met with the leadership of the senior staff in an attempt to bring a finality to their concerns, leading to them calling off the strike.
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July 19, 2021 12:33 UTC
Outbreak of bird flu: Limit the movement of birds – Poultry farmers urged
In an interview with CitiNews, Mr Ampem stated that his colleagues will be educated on bird flu and how to prevent other birds from getting infected. The outbreak of the bird flu comes days after poultry farmers complained about the unavailability of maize, soya, and wheat. Mr. Ampem noted that poultry farmers are going through a tough time now because of these two major challenges. He pleaded for government to come to their aid by paying attention to the poultry industry to save over 1,000 businesses from collapsing. He also said the shortage of poultry feed needs to be fixed as soon as possible to keep them in business.
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July 19, 2021 12:00 UTC
All you need to know about the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe GhanaWeb Excellence Awards is an annual people’s choice award scheme launched to offer GhanaWeb audiences and the general public the opportunity to recognise outstanding Ghanaians who have helped in the development of the country. The awards are for and by Ghanaians who have worked hard in various fields of national development. The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards has 17 categories covering all facets of the Ghanaian society with one more being honorary. The main event in December would bring together distinguished individuals selected by the general public for national recognition. Voting will commence after shortlisting in September and end in December when the main event would take place.
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July 19, 2021 11:47 UTC
George Duker, Tarkwa MCE vindicated in claims of being behind disappearance of Gyaasehene of Apinto
It continued that this is as a result of the defeat those persons suffered at the hands of George Mireku Duker in the constituency. They stressed that the MP did this because he had fears that his brother, who is the MCE, could lose his reappointment bid as the MCE. Kakra Blay is contesting Mireku Duker's elder brother for the position of Municipal Chief Executive of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly. The chief, according to the linguist Nana Kobina Obo ll, went missing on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, which they reported to the Tarkwa divisional police command. However, later Thursday evening, Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako llI is reported to have been found by operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau(NIB) on the main Tarkwa-Takoradi road and brought home.
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July 19, 2021 11:15 UTC
Meet Charles Sogli, 22-year-old tallest man in Volta Region struggling with footwear
Charles Sogli who is nearly eight feet tall in height and hails from Ziope in the Volta Region has drawn some attention on various news platforms and social media. After enrolling as an apprentice in welding and metal fabricating at Ho, Volta Region, Charles is also making an appeal for support to aid his mobility and working gear. While he is the third of five siblings with the only unique stature and size, Sogli told the GNA he is determined to make something good out of his life hence the appeal for support. All he needs is appropriate footwear and working gear for his size and maybe a special means of transport – a special car,” De Souza told GNA. Already a shoemaker had tried to make him a footwear for use but Sogli says “it is not protective” for the kind of work he does to keep him safe.
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July 19, 2021 11:03 UTC
Fumso residents live in fear as strange crocodiles invade community
Regional News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: mynewsgh.comResidents of Fumso in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti Region are living in fear, with some fleeing the community as strange crocodiles have invaded the place. The invasion, according to some residents, is a result of the anger of the river gods in the area. According to the residents “this is the first time we are seeing strange things like this and we believe the crocodiles are coming from Fum river, a nearby river in the community. Meanwhile, the Fumso traditional council poured libation to appeal to the Fum river to forgive the community if they have done something bad against the stream. After the libation and other rituals, the two crocodiles went back to the Fum river.
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July 19, 2021 10:41 UTC
Akufo-Addo's flagship programmes on life support – A Plus mocks
Politics of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusician and political activist Kwame Asare Obeng, known by many as Kwame A-Plus has taken yet another dig at the President Akufo-Addo administration, citing the ineffectiveness of flagship programmes they sought to implement. An ardent critic of the NPP government, Kwame A-Plus has asserted that virtually all the flagship programmes being carried out by the incumbent government is dying off. Do you know what it takes to be president?”Sɛ wagye wani so,” A Plus wrote in a post sighted by GhanaWeb. In a related development, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Afriyie Akoto has recently noted that challenges facing the agriculture sector is crippling one of government's flagship programmes. He averred that the sector was on life support following challenges with the procurement and distribution of subsidized fertilizers.
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July 19, 2021 09:45 UTC
Champions League trophy is unattractive - DKB fires CAF
The comedian made this comment after labelling the CAF Champions League trophy handed to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Al Ahly won their 10th CAF Champions League trophy on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after beating South African club Kaizer Chiefs 2-0. DKB reacted on Twitter by wondering why the Confederation of Africa Football will present an unattractive and lame trophy to the winners of their most flagship competition. “So why does a whole CAF champions league cup look so unattractive and lame? Aesthetic value also counts!”“Even Ghana premier league cup also looks cheap and disgusting.
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July 19, 2021 09:44 UTC
Meet Chris Sogli, 22-year-old tallest man in Volta Region struggling with footwear
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 22-year-old man is appealing for support in the area for protective footwear and some working gear as he plies his trade in welding and metal fabrication. Charles Sogli who is nearly eight feet tall in height and hails from Ziope in the Volta Region has drawn some attention on various news platforms and social media. Sogli who is said to be the tallest man in the Volta Region narrating his ordeal with the Ghana News Agency explained he had to drop out of school to learn a trade as he could not get the right footwear for his size. After enrolling as an apprentice in welding and metal fabricating at Ho, Volta Region, Charles is also making an appeal for support to aid his mobility and working gear. All he needs is appropriate footwear and working gear for his size and maybe a special means of transport – a special car,” De Souza told GNA.
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July 19, 2021 09:33 UTC
Mr. Eazi celebrates his 30th birthday with father, girlfriend at star-studded party
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: SammyKay Media, ContributorNigerian musician, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, yesterday, July 18, 2021 celebrated his 30th birthday in an epic way with a host of Ghanaian celebrities in Accra. Also present at the birthday party was his girlfriend, Temi Otedola, daughter of one of Nigeria’s billionaires. The night was filled with fun and excitements as many industry players and well respected people in society such as Bola Ray, Abeiku Santana, French Ambassador to Ghana Anne Sophie Avé, Freedom Jacob Caesar, Adjetey Anang (Pusher) and his wife, Giovani Caleb, Sister Derby, Regina Van-Helvert, Kwesi Arthur, Quamina MP, Fameye and many others were captured by the lenses of Sammy Kay Media as they all passed through in their numbers to support and show love to the birthday celebrant Mr. Eazi. The Ghana based Nigerian artiste also received the biggest surprise on the night, when his dad had come all the way from his base in London to celebrate with him this new age. Watch video below:
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July 19, 2021 09:00 UTC