Coronavirus: About 1.2 million Ghanaians have been vaccinated
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHealth Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has disclosed that about 1.2 million Ghanaians have been vaccinated since COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country earlier this year. According to him, out of the total figure, some 380,320 have received their second shots as the government continues to roll out more vaccines. Speaking at an event in Accra, the Minsiter reiterated government's plan to inoculate some 20 million citizens as contained in the national Vaccine Deployment Plan. “We aim to vaccinate 20 million (60 per cent) of Ghanaians so as to achieve herd immunity,” he said. The event at which he spoke was a trilateral program aimed at improving quality maternal and child health care and Covid-19 prevention.
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July 07, 2021 00:33 UTC
Kaaka was killed by his brother – Police
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Police preliminary investigations have indicated that Baba Iddi murdered his brother, the late Kaaka• This confirms an eyewitness report on the death of the late social media activist• The suspect is still in police custody awaiting to be arraigned before courtPolice have confirmed that social activist, Mohammed Iddrisu, popularly known as Kaaka was murdered by his brother. This follows an eyewitness account on what led to the demise of the late social media activist. Speaking to Kessben TV in an interview, the woman said she saw Baba Iddi, a brother of Kaaka attacking him, after which he pulled the body of the deceased away from the scene of the murder. According to her, she thought Kaaka was trying to clear goats from the compound when she first heard the noise but then it continued consistently and then she heard Kaaka breathing heavily. It would be recalled that the late Kaaka was murdered on Friday, June 25, 2021.
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July 06, 2021 18:33 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 6
Business News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil dropped down on the commodities market today at a unit price of -2.48• Cotton dropped on the market today to sell at a unit price of 0.00• Coffee also stood at a price unit of -3.00On the commodities market today, July 6, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-four dollars, sixty-eight cents ($74.68) as compared to yesterday’s trading of seventy-six dollars, thirty-three cents ($76.33). Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and three dollars, thirty-two cents ($1,803.32) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-one dollars, fifty-four cents ($1,791.54). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, two hundred and ninety dollars ($2,290.00) as compared to yesterday’s trading of two thousand, three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($2,325.00)Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and forty-nine dollars, fifty-five cents ($149.55) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one hundred and fifty-three dollars, seventy-five dollars ($153.75).
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July 06, 2021 16:18 UTC
Chieftaincy institutions pivotal to promoting environmental best practices – Opoku-Anti
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManaging Director of waste management firm Zoomlion, Gloria Opoku-Anti has underscored the need for chieftaincy institutions to play a pivotal role in the promotion of best environmental practices. According to her, traditional rulers have the requisite influence in urging citizens to promote best practices in keeping their environment safe, secure and clean. “This is quite important because when one has a waste bin at home, it reduces the incidence of indiscriminate dumping, reduces the spread of communicable diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, and cholera,” she added. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II on his part expressed gratitude to the company for their kind gesture after it made a donation of waste bins and other essential items. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II assured the company of his support in the promotion of the 1 Million Bin Project and appealed to all stakeholders to add their support to the initiative.
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July 06, 2021 15:56 UTC
‘We don’t feel safe’ – Residents of Yilo Krobo, Lower Manya to govt
“For me, I’ll say no; I don’t feel safe. Though I’m a chief, I don’t feel safe and if I being a chief do not feel safe, then what about the ordinary people?” he quizzed. She said, “I don’t really feel safe. “I don’t feel safe because of the attacks on the people; I fear that people may attack me, beat me, or even kill me so my life is not safe if I go out,” he told GhanaWeb. Grace Tetteh, a resident added: I don’t feel safe in my own town, not at all.
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July 06, 2021 15:45 UTC
LIVE UPDATES: Asante Kotoko vs Asokwa Deportivo - MTN FA Cup
Sports News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko take on Asokwa Deportivo this afternoon at 3:00 pm in the MTN FA Cup round of 16. The Porcupines defeated Thunderbolt FC 3-1 in the round of 32 to progress to this stage of the competition. The Division One league side defeated them 2-1 in February 2020 at the Baba Yara Stadium but the season got truncated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Asante Kotoko who are the defending champions last won the MTN FA Cup in 2017 after beating rivals Accra Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. Follow the LIVE UPDATES below
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July 06, 2021 15:11 UTC
Today in History: Akufo-Addo abusing National Security – Joyce Bawa
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of abusing the National Security apparatus for parochial interests. She said, “There is a good reason why the President chairs the National Security Council. The panel was discussing the arrest and detention of two journalists with online news portal ModernGhana by National Security operatives. She observed that since the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election assault, there appears to be certain overlaps in the duties of the police and National Security. That there is nobody in charge.”“There are clear reasons why the Constitution enjoins us to have a National Security Council.”Joyce Bawa indicated that national security operatives after causing constitutional breaches and violating human rights of citizens do not come out to defend their actions.
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July 06, 2021 13:41 UTC
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Here are five precautions to take in the rainy season
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWhile the rainy season in Ghana is slated for the months of June, July and August, climate change has somewhat altered the outcome of such predictions. Already, some major parts of the capital in Accra and other regions of the country have began to witness perennial flooding as heavy rains hit with more expected to come in. But to avoid a repetition of these unfortunate events, GhanaWeb in the piece has compiled some key precautions one can take in order to safeguard their lives and property during the rainy season. Always carry a protective gearWhile regular updates on rains are important, the prediction of weather storms and showers could be abrupt and sometimes inaccurate. Don’t drive during the rainsThis precaution could be a tricky one as many people flout the rule of not driving during heavy rains.
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July 06, 2021 13:29 UTC
Today in History: NPP MPs were sleeping in opposition - Muntaka Mubarak
To him, this proved that the New Patriotic Party's Members of Parliament did not do their jobs well while in opposition to keep National Democratic Congress (NDC) government at the time on its toes. “Claiming the worse thing happening today at BOST happened in the previous administration is a justification to the saying the NPP MPs were sleeping,” the NDC MP for Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak claims. “Claiming the worse thing happening today at BOST happened in the previous administration is a justification to the saying the NPP MPs were sleeping “, the NDC MP for Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak claims. Speaking to the issue on Kumasi-based Otec FM, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak took a swipe at majority MPs equalization to implicate Kwame Awuah Darko in such scandal. “Nobody heard Kwame Awuah Darko did anything illegal with respect to selling of contaminated fuel as NPP majority are alleging.
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July 06, 2021 12:56 UTC
FLASHBACK: Another term under Mahama will ruin your life – Akufo-Addo
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFive years ago today, the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, said that Ghana will be worse than it was if President John Dramani Mahama was maintained. Read the full story originally published on July, 4 2016, on GhanawebThe 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana cannot afford four more years of President Mahama’s governance. He thus charged Ghanaians, as well as members of the NPP, to work hard and effect the change they desire in this year’s elections. The NPP presidential candidate, wondering why President Mahama was desperate for a 2nd term in office, asked the gathering if the President wanted to impose further hardship and suffering on the people, hence his desire for another four years in office. Is this what he wants to come and continue?” Nana Akufo-Addo asked.
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July 06, 2021 12:45 UTC
RTU files protest against BA United after 'Hollywood scenes' at Coronation Park
Sports News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comZone One League leaders, Real Tamale United have filed a protest against B.A. United following violence at the Coronation Park in Sunyani which abruptly ended their Division One League match with B.A. Following the referee's inability to proceed with the match, RTU on Monday filed a protest against B.A. In the protest, RTU gave an account of what led to the abrupt end of the match, stating that fans of the home side, B.A. United and RTU was a crucial fixture to determine promotion to the Premier League from Zone 3.
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July 06, 2021 11:48 UTC
Today in History: Dirty fuel saga: BOST, NPA sued
Business News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIt's exactly four years when the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) were sued. The suit, filed by Strategic Thinkers Network-Africa, was to pray the High Court to render a transaction involving the sale of off-spec oil by BOST to Movenpinaa Energy and others null and void. According to the plaintiff, the sale of the oil to Movenpinaa Energy and others were illegal and a violation of Section 16(2)(c) of the Page | 6 Public Procurement Act, 2003(Act 663) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914)." Cited in the suit are the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), BOST, Managing Director of BOST Alfred Obeng Boateng, Movenpinaa Energy, Zup Oil, and Macwest as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th defendants. An order of the Honourable Court setting aside the entire transaction on grounds of illegality and fraud.
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July 06, 2021 11:37 UTC
‘We’re tired of Akufo-Addo’s dictatorship’ – NDC supporters cry as they march
Supporters of the NDC are also decrying what they say is the growing injustice in the country under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Meanwhile, the party’s General Secretary Asiedu Nketia has called on participants to observe the COVID-19 protocols as they press home their demands. “This has become even more imperative, given the emergence of the deadly Delta Variant of the novel coronavirus in the country. “Protestors should endeavour to use hand sanitisers periodically in the course of the march. Protestors should wash their hands at the end-point of March before dispersing."
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July 06, 2021 11:03 UTC
I gave off my best at Swansea City - Andre Ayew
Sports News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Andre Dede Ayew spent three seasons at Swansea City•He joined the Swans from West Ham United in 2018•The Black Stars captain is now a free agent after leaving Swansea CityFormer Swansea City Vice Captain, Andre Dede Ayew, has said that he is proud of his time at the Welsh Club, Swansea City. The Black Stars captain was an outstanding figure in Steve Cooper's squad, having finished the last two seasons as Swansea City's top scorer, with 33 goals in 92 Championship appearances in total. Andre Ayew also managed to qualify Swansea City to the English Championship Play-Off final in two consecutive seasons. However, the 31-year-old was released by the Championship Club after the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. "I gave everything that I had to the people of Swansea, to the fans, to the club, and to my coach because this is the club that gave me everything and I gave everything that I had back," he said.
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July 06, 2021 09:56 UTC