How would MPs handle gay colleagues? - AIDS Commission boss asks
Are they going to expose them and give them to the police or they will not associate with them?” Mr. Atuahene asked. Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has subsequently referred the Bill to the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Committee for consideration. In his submission, Mr. Atuahene opined that the anti-gay bill draft before parliament should be reviewed before passage into law. He explained that the bill, if passed in its current state, will not help in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the gay community. First, it will drive them underground and when it drives them underground, it means they will not access the services and that is a major concern for us,” Mr Atuahene bemoaned.
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October 06, 2021 09:56 UTC
FDA cautions against use of injectable glutathione for skin lightening
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of injectable glutathione promoted on social media for skin lightening and bleaching correction. She said glutathione affected the production of a pigment that gave the human skin color (melanin) and may pose the risk of skin cancer with long-term use. Mrs. Darko stated that consumers were to note that no injectable glutathione or any other injectable skin lightening agent had been approved by the FDA for use. She said the FDA did not approve products improperly manufactured and contained unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants. Mrs Darko, therefore, advised consumers to seek the help of medical professionals certified for skin conditions and avoid buying injectable medicinal products online or from unauthorized and unqualified professionals.
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October 06, 2021 09:33 UTC
Ecobank staff jailed for stealing customers deposit
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Prince Sam Essuman has been jailed for twelve years• He stole from customers deposit• He was found guilty of nine countsPrince Sam Essuman, a staff of Ecobank has been sentenced to twelve years for stealing funds from the bank's depositors. According to the prosecutor, DSP Asamani, Essuman suppressed monies that belonged to SIC Ltd as well as other customers of the bank. He received monies and deposit slips from the affected customers, stamp the deposit slips and return a copy to the customers. Essuman, after giving back the deposit slips to the customers fails to credit the bank accounts of the customers. In a mynewsgh report sighted by GhanaWeb, the customers reconciled their accounts with the bank and noted that their accounts had not been credited.
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October 06, 2021 09:11 UTC
Where is Gender Minister? – Elikem Kotoko on silence of Adwoa Safo on sodomy saga
He stated that he is surprised he hasn’t heard anything from the sector minister since the unfortunate incident occurred in the country. He said the authorities have reneged on their duties concerning the matter with such deafening silence that no one knows who to hold responsible. Mr Kotoko said this in an interview with Johnnie Hughes on the New Day show on TV3, Tuesday, October 5. And also the silence by the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection or his deputy on the matter. The question that begs to be answered is, where is our gender minister?
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October 06, 2021 08:26 UTC
New presidential jet: Presidency has lost touch with reality – Professor Gyampo
Professor Gyampo has expressed disquiet about the intention by the government, raising questions about the timing of the move. Professor Gyampo disclosed on Neat FM that at a time when the country is reeling from harsh economic conditions, purchasing a new presidential plane should not rank among the priorities of the government. Gyampo said the move is an indication of the government not being in touch with the situation on the ground. I was shocked to hear the young man because it creates a certain lack of touch with reality and what is happening on the ground. If you knew what is happening on the ground, you wouldn’t make this announcement at a point when people are facing economic difficulties.
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October 06, 2021 08:03 UTC
'How could you ask that?!' - Memphis Depay angered by Barcelona regret question
Sports News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: goal.comMemphis Depay was incredulous when asked if he regrets his decision to join Barcelona this past summer, asking a reporter how they could pose such a question. Memphis shot back after a question from ESPN Netherlands about whether he regretted joining Barcelona. Memphis could not have anticipated what the end of the summer would hold for Barcelona when he first signed his deal. And Sergio Aguero, brought in along with Memphis, has been injured through the entire campaign so far. That's left Memphis as the focal point of a depleted attack at Camp Nou that has been less explosive than previous seasons; Barcelona have scored 11 goals in seven matches and sit in ninth place.
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October 05, 2021 21:56 UTC
10-year-old Nicholas Buamah's third book accepted into Library of Congress
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Nicholas Buamah is a child author• His first book was accepted into the U.S. Library of Congress• Like the first, his third, 'Is Santa Really Real?' has also been accepted into the libraryNicholas Buamah became a sensation in 2019 when his bestseller book, Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day, was accepted into the United States Library of Congress, which makes it accessible to all American elementary-school libraries. The now 10-year-old Georgia native and son of Ghanaians Danielle and Dominic Buamah, wrote about twins Kayla and Kyle, who are both running for class president. “I picked election day because I had a whole bunch of titles to choose from, and I love Barack Obama so much. Today, the top-rated author has distributed and recorded his third book titled, ‘Is Santa Really Real?’ into the Library of Congress.
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October 05, 2021 21:56 UTC
Hearts announce partnership with TSG Hoffenheim and FC Cincinnati
Sports News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian giants Hearts of Oak have announced an imminent partnership with German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim and MLS side FC Cincinnati. The Common Value Club Alliance will focus on three aspects, which includes Education, Technical Know-how, impact and sustainability. Head of Corporate affairs at TSG Hoffenheim, Stefan Wagner, who is in the country spoke about the importance of the partnership and how it affects the holistic development of youth football. TSG Hoffenheim is one of the fastest developing clubs in the Bundesliga and FC Cincinnati is known for their world class facilities in the United States. Below is a statement from Hearts of Oak on the partnership
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October 05, 2021 20:48 UTC
Ejura Committee report a cover-up - NDC
General News of Wednesday, 6 October 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghThe opposition National Democratic Congress has described the report of the committee that probed the chaos in Ejura in the Ashanti region as a coverup. The party at a press conference said the findings of the committee are faulty and flawed. “After an objective and painstaking examination of the report, we take the view that the committee’s report is a poor attempt at a cover-up. The committee also recommended adequate Compensation for the families of the two deceased persons, namely, Abdul Nasir Yusif and Murtala Suraj Mohammed. Also, the committee recommended the structural expansion of the Ejura Police Stationand an increase in personnel and also recommended the removal of the Ejura–Sekyedumase Municipal Chief Executive, Honourable Mohammed Salisu Bamba, since his continuous presence as MCE would exacerbate the already tense security situation in Ejura.
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October 05, 2021 16:30 UTC
Gambia gains 17 times more from property tax than Ghana – Osafo-Maafo
According to the former Senior Minister, the revenue Ghana generates from property rates accounts for only 0.03% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He believes this does not speak well for the country considering what other West African countries including the Zambia make from property rates. “In Ghana, we only realise 0.03% of GDP from property rates. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor recently revealed plans by government to roll out a new property rates policy. “You value the property based on the structure and not the value of the land.
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October 05, 2021 16:17 UTC
'Mona mobl33': Bride whose husband abandoned her to grind another lady hits back at critics
The video courted several reactions with many accusing the man of subjecting his newly wedded wife to emotional torture. However, in a twist of events, the woman has hit back at critics of her husband. In a new video that is also trending on social media, the couple are seen happily walking together while the wife sent out a message to her husband’s critics. “My Kwabena, you were the one who abandoned me during our wedding? Critics are the ones suffering and we are the happy ones now,” she averred in Twi.
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October 05, 2021 16:06 UTC
When will Mahama come back to power to help Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting victims? - John Boadu
He accused John Dramani Mahama of living a hypocritical life. According to John Boadu, it's about time John Mahama puts an end to it because some people suffered injuries from violence under his government and nothing was done about it. He said, the Mahama-led administration did nothing for these affected ones and wondered why he is so much interested in that of the Ayawaso West Wuogon. Speaking on Neat FM’s Ghana Montie programme, John Boadu said, “When will they (NDC) come to power to help these people?...Sometimes he (Mahama) thinks we have short memories,” he said. John Dramani Mahama said this when he met with the victims and families of the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident.
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October 05, 2021 15:56 UTC
Is it not sheer wickedness to humanity for Akufo-Addo to demolish La hospital? – Stan Dogbe asks
According to him, the callous and inhuman decision of the President has affected several people within the catchment area that the health facility used to serve. In a post on his Facebook timeline, Stan Dogbe wrote, “So, people, is it not sheer wickedness to humanity on the part of President Nana Akufo-Addo that he will demolish completely the La General Hospital (formerly La Polyclinic) and many years after not even a block has been laid there? "I remember how the embattled Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu lied during his vetting that work has started on the construction of a new infrastructure at the site where the La General Hospital once stood. That is just a reflection of how Nana Akufo-Addo and his appointees appear not to care about the people, and their welfare. “Access to, not just healthcare, but quality healthcare is one that must be assured and guaranteed all citizens.
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October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
Thieves steal crash barriers worth US$3,500 on Pokuase interchange
General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some persons have stolen crash barriers mounted on the Pokuase interchange• The cost of the crash barriers is pegged at US$3,500• The case has been reported to the Amasaman Divisional Police CommandA Daily Graphic report has indicated that some unscrupulous persons have stolen 10 crash barriers on the newly constructed Pokuase interchange. It noted that the 4 feet crash barriers, numbering 10 cost US$3,500. The purpose of these crash barriers is to prevent moving vehicles from falling off over to the road from Kwabenya towards the interchange to prevent accidents. He said, “This is very serious because if we do not put a stop to it, all the crash barriers that we have put on the interchange will eventually be stolen. He assured that persons behind the stealing of the crash barriers will be arrested and ensure that such situations do not repeat itself.
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October 05, 2021 12:33 UTC
Here is why a passport cannot be used for SIM re-registration
General News of Tuesday, 5 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaians have begun the process of SIM card re-registration• The exercise will end in March 2022• the only identification card accepted is the Ghana National ID or ECOWAS cardExecutive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Prof. Ken Attafuah has explained why a passport cannot be used as an identification card for the ongoing SIM card re-registration exercise. He narrated that during the mass registration for the Ghana Card, a lot of passport holders in the country acquired it through improper means, making it an unreliable source of one’s identity. He added that aside the improper means people used to acquire the passport, the booklet is the primary document which makes one eligible to travel across countries and not for identity. He affirmed that for a superior index of one’s identity, the Ghana card is far ahead of a passport. Prof Attafuah also noted that, as a requirement of law, “wherever identification is to be established, a Ghana card shall be required.
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October 05, 2021 12:11 UTC