13 dead, several injured in fatal accident
General News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Thirteen people have lost their lives in an accident at Konongo• The accident happened after an Accra-Kumasi bus crashed with a cargo truck•The injured persons are receiving treatment at the Konongo hospitalThirteen people have died in an accident involving an Accra-Kumasi bound bus and a cargo truck at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Sunday, October 3. Eleven others got injured and are on admission at the Konongo Government Hospital. The dead comprises nine males and four 4 females. Their bodies have been deposited at the Konongo Government Hospital morgue. 13 people died on the spot and about 11 others injured,” he said.
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October 04, 2021 06:22 UTC
2024 flagbearership: NDC must use competitive process – Haruna belies Vanderpuye
His view is directly opposite to a growing call for former President John Dramani Mahama to be elected unopposed. “What I know is that the NDC must be a party of opportunity. I know that the grassroots of the NDC is decided in their minds as to what to do, but we must subject it to a competitive democratic process. I am talking of 137 MPs who are leaders of our constituencies, we have resolved already. We will be endorsing John Mahama as our candidate at the next congress, I am very sure about that.
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October 04, 2021 05:37 UTC
Inside National Security raid that led to arrest of Savelugu 'terror-linked' Imam
The Imam was arrested by National Security during a raid on an Arabic learning centre he founded at Nambagla near Diare in the Savelugu Municipality. Experiences in National Security custodyAccording to him, the Imam remains in custody with one of his top clerics. On their experiences in National Security custody, he said: “They kept us in one room and gave us food that night. The Imam's brother also confirmed that the school has been shut down on orders of National Security and all foreign students have left. "So they were investigating about their mobiles, the communication and other things which help the National Security to interpret,” he said on the September 9 edition of Joy FM's News Nite programme.
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October 04, 2021 05:37 UTC
Military don uniforms, have guns not to carry out coups - Akufo-Addo
According to him, the citizens paid for the military to carry guns and wear uniforms and do their constitutionally mandated jobs but not to force their way into power. Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Ashh FM over the weekend during his tour of the Ashanti Region, President Akufo-Addo reiterated that ECOWAS in principle continues to oppose coups. "What I can say is that there will always be reasons for military intervention but ECOWAS has agreed that at no point is a military intervention justified. "We are opposed in principle to military intervention (because) that is not the reason why taxpayers paid for them to be in uniforms and carry guns, not to turn it (guns) on the population. He lamented the move by Guinea President Alpha Conde to run for a third term and the contested nature of the referendum that allowed him to run.
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October 04, 2021 03:22 UTC
Tekpetey and Manu score late as Ludogorets beat Levski Sofia in Bulgaria
Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian duo Bernard Tekpetey and Elvis Manu scored late goals to help Ludogorets secure a 4-2 win at Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian top-flight on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The champions had to come from behind after conceding a 26th minute when Borislav Tsonev put the home side ahead. Three minutes later, Dominik Yankov drew them level at the Vivacom Arena and two minutes after the break, Pieros Sotiriou gave Ludogorets the lead. But Levski Sofia snatched the equalizer in the 81st minute courtesy a Tsonev penalty. Manu, who came off the bench, restored Ludogorets' lead in the 85th minute and four minutes later, countryman, Tekpetey drilled in another goal.
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October 04, 2021 02:02 UTC
'If not for God, I would have been dead by now' - Keta MP survives armed robbery attack
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAMr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta says he only survived late Friday night’s attack by some armed robbers by God’s intervention. Some armed men numbering about 20 attacked Sadaco Brothers Business Ventures (SBBV), a lotto operating business at Anlo-Afiadenyigba Junction in the Keta Municipality around 2300 hours on October 01. “While we were driving to the scene, the armed robbers saw the car and started firing at us. I happened to be the one driving and if not for God, I would have been a dead man by now. “I am grateful to my bodyguard for the role he played in quelling the attack.
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October 04, 2021 01:18 UTC
Ghana to host first-ever African Paralympic Games in 2023
Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAThe Ministry of Youth and Sports has offered its support to the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) to host the 2023 African Paralympic Games. A statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports said, "the Ministry and government commit to offering all necessary support, logistics that will make hosting the African Para Games in 2023 possible as we believe under your able leadership, would be able to ensure a smooth and successful games experience if implemented". The statement said, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has also endorsed the candidacy of Mr. Deen, President of the NPC-Ghana, in contesting the Presidency of the African Paralympic Committee (APC). According to the ministry, Mr. Deen holds the key to positively change the fortunes of African nations at the level at the international games, as the continent witnessed a decline at the last Paralympic Games in Japan.
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October 04, 2021 01:10 UTC
Group launched to promote ‘unprecedented’ achievements of Akufo-Addo
The group is a special initiative that is being championed by some party supporters and is aimed at highlighting the achievements of the Akufo-Addo administration. Vice-Chairman of the group, Dr. Lawrence A. Buah speaking at the event touted the free Senior High School policy as the most remarkable achievement of the government. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Dr. D. Christopher, he appealed to party supporters to trumpet the achievements of the Nana Addo-led administration. According to him, the group was not only formed to promote the achievements of the President but also to create opportunities for unemployed youth. He encouraged party members to join the group and benefit from the package the group have for them.
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October 04, 2021 00:33 UTC
We secured funding for Phase II of Kumasi airport project - NPP MP
General News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManhyia North MP, Akwasi Konadu, has stated that funding for Phase II of construction works at the Kumasi International Airport was secured under the current New Patriotic Party, NPP, government. He dismisses claims that the funds were available before the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government arrived in office in 2017. “So did it take four whole years (2014 – 2018) to secure additional funding for the project? Contractors on the airport project have announced recently during a visit by the president to the site that it will be completed in June 2022. They were panelists on Kumasi-based Hello FM’s morning show pragramme which aired last Friday.
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October 03, 2021 22:41 UTC
Haruna refers to Nitiwul's 'sky shower' in comments on presidential jet
The comment has popped up again with reference being made to it by Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, whiles making his first public comments about the recent announcement that government was planning to get a new presidential jet. Misplaced priorities, misplaced expenditure and therefore we should not support it,” he said in an interview on a local TV channel. He blamed the government for lack of transparency on the issue of how much the presidential travels have cost the taxpayer. I don’t respond to individual positions on the matter, I’m to lead a collective and I will lead the collective,” Haruna noted. “In fact, the President would also have to go a day ahead because no president can shower in this aircraft.
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October 03, 2021 21:11 UTC
‘Road traffic deaths/injuries should be considered as preventable public health crises’ - NRSA
The workshop, organized by the National Road Safety Authority, Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), and Bloomberg Philanthropies for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), was to equip communication officers of road safety organizations with the requisite knowledge to help reduce crashes. He said there was increasing evidence that road traffic deaths were increasing yet no serious attention was being paid to the menace. Data from the Global Burden of Road Traffic Crashes in lower-middle-income countries for 2019 to 2020 indicate that road traffic injuries were the tenth leading cause of deaths, he said. Dr. Awuah said road traffic injuries were the only cause of deaths that could be prevented, adding: “We need to view the issue from the public health perspective... Road traffic injuries are the number one preventable injuries globally, and these disabilities, when they occur, are for life." He called on road safety agencies in the country to play their part in improving safety, particularly among vulnerable road users.
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October 03, 2021 14:57 UTC
Crystal Palace super-sub Jeffrey Schlupp heads in equalizer for first goal of the season
Sports News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comJeffrey Schlupp needed one minute on the pitch to score his first league goal of the season as Crystal Palace clawed back to draw 2-2 with Leicester City at home in the English Premier League on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The Ghana international replaced Conor Gallagher in the 71st minute and after 60 seconds, he had draw the Eagles level at Selhurst Park. Leicester City raced into a two-zero lead at halftime thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho who opened the scoring in the 31st minute. After the break, Palace manager Patrick Vieira shuffled his cards and introduced 19-year-old Michael Olise to replace Jordan Ayew. The France youth international pulled one back for Palace on 61 minutes to inspire their remarkable comeback.
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October 03, 2021 14:48 UTC
Raphael Dwamena makes big return to action in Austria
Dwamena was named in the starting line-up and produced a convincing performance on his debut for the club. He provided the assist which was finished off by Aleksandar Kostic to edge Wacker Innsbruck at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol. Dwamena won a decisive duel, came over the right side into the penalty area and forced Knaller to make a great save. Twenty minutes into the game, Dwamena went down in the penalty area but the referee Jandl allowed play to continue. The TV pictures showed there was a clear foul on the former Levante striker and Linz were denied an obvious penalty.
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October 03, 2021 14:24 UTC
Otumfuo advises Exton Cubic to bid for Nyinahin bauxite concession
Regional News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: peacefmonline.comThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Exton Cubic Group, owned by Ghanaian businessman, Ibrahim Mahama, to consider tendering for a concession to mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, in the Ashanti Region. He said he was aware that Exton Cubic Group had in the past tried unsuccessfully to mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, therefore the company should give it a try once again, now that the huge bauxite concession has been divided into three parts. “Exton Cubic Group should tender for the remaining part of the vast bauxite concession at Nyinahin and if they are able to prove that they have the capacity to operate, then they should be given part of the concession to ensure peace," he said. NDCs threat against Otumfuo’s wordsInterestingly, whilst Otumfuo is clearly pushing for authorities concerned to consider giving allocation to Exton Cubic Group to also mine for bauxite at Nyinahin, the Minority in parliament seems to have a contradictory agenda. The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has threatened on Citi FM that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority MPs, would kick against the government’s allocation of a bauxite concession to Rocksure International, a Ghanaian firm.
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October 03, 2021 13:41 UTC
EPA to monitor institutions' e-waste management
Regional News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: GNAThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to commence a special exercise to monitor how corporate institutions and stored and managed their e-waste to ensure environmental safety. Dr. Henry Kokofu, the Executive Director of the Agency, announced this at an event to outdoor a pilot project to collect hazardous and e-waste for safe management and disposal by experts. The project is a joint venture between the Environmental Protection Agency and Excellent Waste Management, which seeks to help clean up e-waste, create jobs and boost revenue. He mentioned that the idea was to acquire more trucks and dispatch them to Tema, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tamale, Koforidua to ensure that e-waste was properly disposed of. Samuel Asiamah, the General Manager of Excellent Waste Management, said the proper management of e-waste would help clean up the environment for the next generation.
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October 03, 2021 12:11 UTC