This is how the name ‘highlife’ was formed
Entertainment of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaians were nicknamed ‘the High-life people’ in the past•The country was the first in West Africa to own sophisticated music gadgets•Ghanaians have been asked to re-embrace the high-life music genreThe Ghanaian highlife music was borne out of the fact that early musicians used high-end equipment to produce their songs, a popular DJ has established. “We sampled our highlife music from other people. He however bemoaned how Ghanaians have somewhat rejected the ‘most coveted’ high-life music genre in recent times to chase after others. The Nigerians picked our highlife which we have rejected, dusted it up and re-branded it into afrobeats. The earliest form of highlife was performed primarily by brass bands along the Ghanaian coast.
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July 13, 2021 14:09 UTC
Today in history: Ghanaians will learn a bitter lesson if Akufo-Addo becomes president - Nyaho Tamakloe
General News of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, Ghanaian statesman and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in 2016 predicted doom for the nation. According to him, the then-flagbearer of the party would be the worst leader the nation would ever produce should he be elected as president. Ghanaians will learn a bitter lesson of leadership if he wins,” Dr Nyaho Tamakloe stated in a video in 2016. Read the full story originally published on July 13, 2019, on GhanawebA founding member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe believed long ago that Mr Akufo-Addo would be a terrible leader if elected to the high office of president of Ghana. In a 2016 video recovered from the political archives, Dr. Tamakloe, who has known Akufo-Addo for over 40years cautioned Ghanaians ahead of election 2016.
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July 13, 2021 14:03 UTC
Coronavirus: Here are the vaccines approved to be used in Ghana
General News of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana has received vaccines against the novel coronavirus since February 24• Among them, the highest consignments have been the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine• Other vaccines have been approved for use in the countryGhana, like the rest of the world, has been chasing after vaccines from wherever it can get them, to help in its fight against the novel coronavirus. On that day, Ghana took stock of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccines, following which other consignments were received in the country thereafter. So far, the country has received other vaccines from manufacturing facilities and countries in the world. But, which specific vaccines have been approved for use so far in Ghana? Here they are:- AstraZenecaThe most widely used vaccine in Ghana so far has been the AstraZeneca.
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July 13, 2021 13:52 UTC
No shortcut to success, work hard to obtain it - Pastor advises youth
Religion of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIt was all joy when the Circuit Head Pastor for Christ Apostolic Church International, Santamaria, with some leadership of the church visited the Christ Faith Foster Home in Accra. Rev Robert Peasah's visit to the foster home was to celebrate his 50th birthday with the children of the Christ Faith Foster Home. Addressing the media, Rev Peasah challenged the younger generation to make the country better by following the path of honesty and integrity. He said there is hope for the future if the younger generation will hold high their values and build integrity into their character as they grew up. He concluded by urging individuals, institutions and NGOs to continually support the management of orphanages and foster homes in the country.
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July 13, 2021 13:52 UTC
Cantonments police intercepts guns concealed in food for an inmate
Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Security personnel at the Cantonments police station have foiled attempts by a lady to smuggle weapons to a prison inmate• The guns were hidden in two packs of Papaye food• The lady is currently on a runCantonments police has intercepted a locally manufactured pistol with one AA cartridge hidden in Papaye fast food packs for a robbery prisoner in cells. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, DSP Efia Tenge, the food was presented to the prisoner by a 23-year-old with a Nigerian accent at about 4:45pm on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She stated that the police officer on duty, after receiving the food and thorough checks, identified the weapons and foiled the attempts by the lady to smuggle them to the prisoner. The 23-year-old who presented the food managed to flee the scene. But DSP Efia Tenge said measures have been put in place to trace and arrest her.
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July 13, 2021 12:56 UTC
Today in History: Parliament approves US$3.214 million waiver on mathematical instruments
Business News of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Parliament of Ghana in 2020, approved a US$3.214 million waiver of import duty on Kapek scientific mathematical instruments which were meant for use by students in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations that year. The mathematical sets, according to reports was to be procured by M/S Bluegrass Group Limited. The 835,009 instruments were estimated at a cost of GH¢63.975 million. It is, however, unclear if final year students who sat for the exams in 2020 received the mathematical sets. Read the full story originally published on July 13, 2019, on GhanawebParliament on Monday approved a US$3.214 million waiver of import duty and other levies on Kapek scientific mathematical instruments for use in West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations in the country.
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July 13, 2021 12:56 UTC
Today in History: The only thing that moves Akufo-Addo is demonstration - Sammy Gyamfi
He made this statement on the back of the 'Kum Yen Preko' demo organized in 2019 by his party in Accra to register their displeasure against the “hardship and oppression” in the country. Mr Gyamfi noted that: “It seems the only thing that moves this government is demonstration…immediately drivers decided to join 'kum yen preko' to protest against the luxury tax…Finance minister announced that the luxury tax will be reviewed. The same thing applies to Menzgold issue." Participants of the protest cited unbearable economic hardship and oppression experienced under the current Akufo-Addo administration as reasons for the demonstration. Joining the pressure group for the protest march were the Minority Caucus in Parliament, the Greater Accra Market Women Association and Head Potters Association.
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July 13, 2021 12:45 UTC
Lordina Mahama denies fake statement on refunding all allowances paid her
"I pledge to refund these monies to the state treasury immediately after the computation is completed." The former First Lady, sharing the fake notice on her official Facebook page, urged all to take note as it is not from her office. The former president, John Dramani Mahama, also shared the fake poster on his page. "The First Lady in consultation with the President of the Republic has decided to refund all monies paid to her as allowances from the date of the president's assumption to office i.e. "The First Lady has also decided not to accept any monies that have been allocated to her pursuant to the Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee, as approved by Parliament.
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July 13, 2021 11:48 UTC
I'm not opening my legs for any man again until marriage – Moesha vows
In a video making rounds on the internet, Moesha disclosed that she has ‘sent her boyfriend’ packing until she finds the right man sent by God. “I was just home and all I realized was that the Holy Spirit entered me. I called my friends and told them the Holy Spirit has entered me. Immediately I told my boyfriend that I’m not going to have sex with him until marriage. I’ve made a vow to God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit that I’ll never ever sleep with any man until marriage.
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July 13, 2021 11:48 UTC
Global oil demand expected to increase by 5.4 million bpd in 2021 – IEA report
Business News of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The IEA has projected global oil demand to increase by 5.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2021•Demand for oil is also expected to increase by a further 3 million barrels per day in 2022•Oil markets however are likely to remain volatile until there is clarity on OPEC+ production policyThe International Energy Agency (IEA) has said global oil demand is projected to increase by 5.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2021. According to the agency’s latest monthly report, demand for oil is also expected to increase by a further 3 million barrels per day in 2022. Despite this, the IEA has warned that global oil markets are likely to remain volatile following a breakdown in talks between OPEC members and their non-OPEC allies. “Oil markets are likely to remain volatile until there is clarity on OPEC+ production policy. And volatility does not help ensure orderly and secure energy transitions — nor is it in the interest of either producers or consumers,” the IEA said.
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July 13, 2021 11:03 UTC
Ghana-Nigeria trade impasse: GUTA kicks against review of GIPC Act
This comes on the back of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announcing before Nigeria’s House of Representatives a review of the GIPC Act 2013, Act 865 that bars foreigners from partaking in retail trade. This is to facilitate regularization of the businesses of affected Nigerian retail traders in the trade impasse.”“Equally commendable is the special concession to be applied to a requirement for a payment of 0.5 stamp duty. He believes the move will further worsen the plight of Ghanaian retailers who are already struggling to make ends meet in the retail trade sector. This law pulled the brakes on Nigerian retailers overtaking our markets. The decision caused a clash between Ghanaian traders and Nigerian traders leading to the arrest of some persons involved while others were badly injured.
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July 13, 2021 10:41 UTC
Born-again Moesha details how girls die after sleeping with men for money
The born-again Christian who has described herself as a “former slay queen” has sent a word of advice to young women. "All these men do is sleep with us and take our glory and give us peanuts," she said. She noted that some of these girls who sleep with men with unexplainable wealth turn out to lose their lives after acquiring earthly properties. Some of these girls go and die because of the wrong men they sleep with. All these men do is sleep with us and take our glory and give us peanuts."
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July 13, 2021 08:48 UTC
DBG operations: Finance Ministry submits list of board members to Bank of Ghana – Sources
According to sources familiar with the matter, the board members when approved will pave the way for the Bank to commence its full operations which is expected to take place by the end of July this year. Director of Financial Services at the Finance Ministry, Samson Akligoh had earlier assured the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana will complement the capacity of the Agriculture Development Bank (ADB). Plans to establish the DBG commenced after Ghana secured a €170 million loan facility from the European Commission back in May this year. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta interacting with journalists after the signing of the agreement explained the loan secured was to be paid in some 15 years. The Development Bank Ghana will serve as a wholesale entity that will offer guarantee investment instruments in order to woo in universal banks to lend to critical growth sectors.
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July 13, 2021 08:02 UTC
Are you investigating my husband’s death? – Macho Kaaka’s wife to Ejura committee
Sahadatu Hudu before her testimony inquired from the committee members if they have been granted authority to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of her husband. The committee members told her that their terms of reference are to identify the events that led to the shooting and killing of two persons and make recommendations to government. “That is not the mandate of the committee,” Justice George Kingsley Koomson, the Court of Appeal judge on the committee told her. Sahadatu reiterated her position that, Macho Kaaka, was killed for political reasons contrary to reports that his brother orchestrated the act as a result of a family feud. “The one who testified against my husband’s brother saying that he might have killed my husband should also be called,” she stressed.
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July 13, 2021 06:56 UTC
Ghana approves use of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines – Nsiah-Asare
According to him, the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, has approved the deployment of the US-made Pfizer and Moderna jabs in the country. We have added on over the last two weeks, we have added Pfizer and also Moderna to the list that we have. “Pfizer is about minus 25, Moderna is minus 18, so as I speak now we have deep freezers, ultra cold freezers that can store these vaccines,” he added. According to Dr Nsiah-Asare, the Biden-government considered Ghana as one of its priority nations and that, the jabs will help Ghana to roll out the second vaccine deployment phase. A little over 1.2 million vaccines have been received so far with some 860,000 vaccinations out of which only 400,742 persons have received first and second jabs.
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July 13, 2021 06:33 UTC