Thomas Partey involved in 'heated discussion' with Arsenal teamate Lacazette
Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comThomas Partey was involved in a 'heated discussion' with Arsenal teammate Lacazette during the Gunners victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. Lacazette was on target while Partey excelled in midfield as Arsenal overcame Wimbledon 3-0 to set up a fourth-round meeting with Leeds United. But according to Arsenal journalist Chris Wheatley, he caught the pair in an explosive chat at half-time. He said on his YouTube channel: "When the players were actually going into the tunnel, I noticed a fairly heated discussion between Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey. "Of course, he did score from the penalty spot, but I don't think it was the best performance from Lacazette against Wimbledon.
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September 27, 2021 13:18 UTC
Fake kidnapping: Kweku Baako recounts ‘kidnapping stories’ ahead of 2000 elections
General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe recent fake kidnapping story in the Western Region has reignited conversations about the hoax kidnappings of 2000. Ahead of the General Elections of 2000, stories of abduction became dominant in the media space with dozens of persons particularly women reportedly missing. “Subsequently, the controversy was laid to rest when The Crusading Guide intercepted and published the attached Bureau Of National Investigation(BNI)'s Memorandum addressed to the Minister of National Security and the National Security Co-ordinator, dated 15th November 2000. “Kweku Baako promised his followers more such document from the past which highlights how political actors resort to extreme means to score points. Following her revelations, Josephine Mensah has been detained at the Takoradi Regional Police Station where she is assisting in investigations.
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September 27, 2021 13:18 UTC
Reverend Owusu Bempah releases prophecy on 2024 elections, sees elephants, lions in battle
In a sermon at his church on Sunday, September 26, 2021, Reverend Owusu Bempah detailed what looks like a battle for the soul of Ghana between two persons in the spiritual realm. At the end of the spiritual battle, Reverend Owusu Bempah says the angel with the elephant-like face was handed the keys of Ghana by a powerful angel. Reverend Owusu Bempah promised that in due time, he will reveal the identities of the two angels who battled for the soul of Ghana. Turning to his critics, Reverend Owusu Bempah urged people who do not believe in his prophecies to keep mute as they will be proven wrong in due time. Recounting his prophecies about elections since the 1996 elections, Reverend Owusu Bempah boasted about his credentials as a man who always gets it right with his prophecies.
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September 27, 2021 13:07 UTC
We will be ready for Brighton on Monday - Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew
Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comCrystal Palace striker, Jordan Ayew has assured fans that the team will be ready and well prepared to face in-form Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night. Ahead of the encounter, Jordan Ayew who is in the running to start for the visitors has rallied teammates to fight to seek a win. According to him, Crystal Palace in the past has had a good result away at Brighton and should recount those good moments ahead of the game. “I’ve had good moments against Brighton. Then when Christian (Benteke) scored the last-minute goal, so that was two great moments for Palace versus Brighton.
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September 27, 2021 12:56 UTC
Growth in banks’ use of technology increases risks of cyber fraud – Addison
A total count of 2,670 cases of banking fraud were recorded in 2020, as compared to 2,311 reported cases in 2019. In all, there were 2,670 cases of fraud reported in 2020, up from the 2,311 cases reported in 2019. This is contained in the 2020 banking industry fraud report released by the Bank of Ghana. The banking sector fraud is mainly done through the ATM/POS, impersonation and remittance, which had recorded significant increase in 2020. But poor personal safety perception and inadequate customer sensitisation by banking institutions caused an upsurge in fraud perpetrated through ATM/POS.
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September 27, 2021 12:45 UTC
Kevin-Prince Boateng act as deputy manager in Hertha Berlins defeat to Leipzig
Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: footballghana.comGhana forward, Kelvin-Prince Boateng was not in action when his outfit Hertha Berlin suffered defeat at RB Leipzig on Saturday. Leipzig inflicted a 6-0 win over Hertha Berlin in the German Bundesliga, a game the former Barcelona star missed. Despite not featuring in the game, Kevin-Prince Boateng performed the deputy manager role, issuing instructions to the players in the dressing room during recess but could not be materialized. Hertha Berlin manager Pal Dardai explaining the Ghanaian forward absence in the game disclosed reaching an agreement with the player not to feature. During the break in the dressing room, he pushed the boys again, unfortunately, it didn't work,” said the coach.
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September 27, 2021 12:11 UTC
Withdraw MMDCE nominees who do not get two-thirds of majority votes – CLGA to president
A statement signed by Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, the acting Executive Director of the CLGA, said that all the nominees for the Metropolitan, Municipal, District Assemblies (MMDAs) should be guided by this. The CLGA, therefore, wishes that all unsuccessful nominees would rather support the work of those who sail through so as to promote development. “The CLGA further urges all unsuccessful nominees to extend an olive branch to the nominated MMDCEs in order to promote peace and facilitate development at the local level. Unsuccessful Nominees are advised to prevail upon their followers to eschew agitations and acts that will disturb the peace of the country. “CLGA further calls on government to review the 2019 model Standing Orders for MMDAs to prevent unpopular nominees from becoming MMDCEs.
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September 27, 2021 12:11 UTC
Reconsider Prof. Naana if you want to go beyond one term – Ben Ephson advises NDC
Politics of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: happyghana.comPollster and Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson, has hinted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) may have to reconsider the choice of running mate if they want to go beyond Mahama’s remaining one term. But the party will have to assess Prof. Naana because I think she will be 73 in 2028. Sharing his view on persons who could “add more than what Prof is bringing”, Ben Ephson made mention of “Sylvester Mensah, Alex Mould, Doe Adjaho, Awuah-Darko.”Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was selected as former President Mahama’s running mate for the 2020 presidential elections. She became the first female running mate of the two major political parties in Ghana. Her selection was applauded by women groups and women activists as a positive sign to the Ghanaian political scene to promote gender balance and equality.
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September 27, 2021 12:00 UTC
Robbers no longer fear the police, release military to deal with them – Maurice Ampaw
Speaking on the recently recorded cases of daylight robberies, Maurice Ampaw questioned why the military has not been released onto the streets as a measure to curb the developing trend. Armed robbers no longer fear the police,” Maurice Ampaw said. With the incidents that have happened, the robbers would have thought otherwise if they saw military officers around. GhanaWeb reported the story of how a man was shot in a daylight robbery operation close to a Bank of Africa branch at Kwashieman. Another daylight armed robbery incident was recorded at Sampa Valley near Weija barrier, a suburb in Accra on Friday, October 24, 2021.
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September 27, 2021 11:37 UTC
Akufo-Addo’s government is full of disrespectful old men and women – Akandoh
General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: 3news.comJuaboso lawmaker, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described the Akufo-Addo administration as a government full of old people who have no respect for the people of this country. According to him, if the government respects Ghanaians they would have completed the health projects started by the Mahama administration in order to serve the needs of the governed. The government says a total of $38.3 million out of contract sum $175 million was found in the coffers to complete the projects. I think that this government is a group of old men who have no respect for the stakeholders, stakeholders in the governance of this country, they have no respect for the people of this country. Barima Safo Tweneboah Kodua said despite a return to the site by a contractor, government has not released funds for the 120-bed project to continue.
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September 27, 2021 11:15 UTC
FLASHBACK: We trust China with our eyes opened – Shirley Ayorkor Botchway
General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in 2018 affirmed that the government of Ghana is highly guided by history in its dealings with the government of China. She was speaking on some concerns that the nation was giving space for indirect colonialization by depending heavily on China for funding. Read the full article as first published by classfmonline.com below:Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway has justified President Nana Akufo-Addo’s stance on the need to increase cooperation with the Chinese government for the sake of Ghana’s development. Although some argue that the latest development may be a rebirth of colonialism, Ms Botchway disagrees. Ms Botchway called on all Ghanaians to develop some level of trust for the Chinese government.
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September 27, 2021 10:30 UTC
FLASHBACK: Ghana spends $70 million on toilet rolls importation annually
His directive came after it emerged that the nation's average spending on toilet roll importation was $70 million. Read the full article belowIt has emerged that Ghana spends an average of $70 million annually in the importation of toilet rolls into the country a move that has been bemoaned by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. “When we came into office there were nine companies existing which engaged in toilet roll manufacturing. “We are also saying if you look at the 14 manufacturers of toilet roll that we now have, they have the capacity to meet most of our local demand for toilet roll in Ghana. We are going to use our taxpayers’ money to support local manufacturing companies in the context of 1D1F.
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September 27, 2021 10:18 UTC
Shatta Michy reacts to Magluv’s allegation of her meeting Wizkid in his hotel room
Entertainment of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: sammykaymedia.comThe former mistress of Shatta Wale, Diamond Michelle Gbagonah popularly known as Shatta Michy has reacted to claims made by Magluv, 'self-acclaimed “sister” of the Shatta’, that she once met Nigerian act, Wizkid in a hotel at the time she was dating Shatta Wale. But Michy speaking on the said issue during an interview with Sammy Kay on the Go online show, rubbished the frivolous allegations against her and stated that the lie spewed out can only be a figment of that person’s own imaginations. According to Michy, if anyone wants to tarnish her image and also paint her in a certain way, she just allows that because she has now learned how to pray more for God to fight her battle on her behalf, and the evidence is clear for everyone to see. Watch the video below:
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September 27, 2021 02:47 UTC
BOST pays $585 million trade debt within four years - MD
Business News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: GNAThe management of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company Limited, has paid $585 million of its $624 million trade debt it inherited in 2017 via Internally-Generated Funds over the past four years. The trade debt was incurred due to BOST's failure to pay its trading partners that supplied it with petroleum products. With support from the Energy Ministry and the National Petroleum Authority, it had resumed the export of petroleum products to landlocked countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Meanwhile, BOST had saved the nation $26 million after it conducted a forensic audit into a $37 million claim made by some eight Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs). BOST has also paid GHc61 million out of the GHc284 million domestic debt it owed some local banks.
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September 27, 2021 01:52 UTC
Watch goals of Kotoko target Stephen Mukwala
The club ended last season empty-handed after missing out on the Ghana Premier League title and the MTN FA Cup. Kotoko is close to the signing of 2019/2020 Ugandan Premier League top scorer Steven Mukwala from Ugandan top-flight side Revenue Authority (URA FC). The club was intent on acquiring the signature of the striker last season but they failed to reach an agreement with his club before he joined Revenue Authority FC. It was after the abortive Kotoko move that the 22 year old Mukwala joined Revenue Authority FC were he scored 14 goals for them and ended the season as the third best striker in Uganda. He was behind Vipers SC forward Yunus Ssentamu and Erick Kambale from Express FC who registered 16 and 15 goals respectively.
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September 27, 2021 01:41 UTC