Police arrest taxi driver linked to several murders
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A 35-year-old taxi driver has claimed to have killed several people for ritual purposes• The police have since picked him up to assist in investigations• He will be placed before court on MondayThe Ghana Police Service has effected the arrest of a taxi driver over his alleged involvement in what they say are several murders. According to a statement from the police, Felix Ansah, 35, had made the allegations in a television interview on Onua TV on September 2, 2021. “The Police have commenced investigations into claims made by one Felix Ansah, a 35-year-old taxi driver, in an interview he granted on Onua TV, September 2, 2021, where he alleged that he had killed several persons for ritual purposes,” the statement said in part. It continued that they had picked up the man to assist them in their investigations even as plans are underway to get a court order to have him remanded. “Following his admission of the alleged commission of such acts, he was arrested to assist in police investigations.
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September 12, 2021 12:11 UTC
This man offered to be a tour guide for a day, got 'paid' 6 years later with marriage
In a tweet shared on September 11, 2021, by Product Guy Ken (@peratov) on Twitter, he shared the beautiful story of how he met his wife. In the most unusual circumstances, he spoke about how he volunteered to take a tourist around and then that led to a friendship, leading to marriage six years later. “I volunteered to be a tour guide for a day. 6 years later, the tourist becomes my life partner,” he wrote in a tweet, accompanied by photos. In one of the four photos he shared, he and his wife, Mageda, are seen at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) sharing a romantic moment, hand in hand.
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September 12, 2021 12:11 UTC
New Coronavirus variant 'Mu' emerges - Here are the details
According to a Huffington Post report, the ‘Mu’ variant also known as B.1.621 is increasing bit by bit in certain parts of the world, piquing the interest of scientists. The report also notes that in the United States, for example, the ‘Mu’ variant has been recorded in 49 states. The World Health Organization however flagged it as a “variant of interest” about a week ago. The chance of infection of the Mu variant to persons who have been vaccinated is 1 in 5000, according to a recent New York Times report. So, in Ghana, for example, persons who took jabs of the AstraZeneca are not yet out of the woods as far as the “Mu” variant is concerned.
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September 12, 2021 12:00 UTC
‘Poverty darkened my skin’: Florence Obinim reminds me of Ama Boahemaa – Entertainment pundit
Entertainment of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Florence Obinim has been accused of bleaching her skin• The gospel musician has explained that poverty made her skin dark• Her explanation has been linked to Ama Boahemaa, who was also called out for bleachingGospel musician Florence Obinim in response to rumours of her bleaching her skin has noted that poverty made her skin darker; adding that she is naturally fair. Vida told the host of Bloggers' Form, Abrantepa that, the actions of these celebrities tend to influence the youth into also bleaching and toning their skin. She said: “Florence Obinim says she has always been fair adding that poverty darkened her skin. Vida has charged dark skin women to wear their melanin skin in confidence and not fall victim to the pressures of society. Let’s cherish our skin, don’t give the young ones an excuse to go for other chemicals to bleach their skin," she charged.
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September 12, 2021 11:37 UTC
These Ghanaian taxi drivers in Paris make as much as GH¢40,000 a month
Speaking with ZionFelix when the vlogger visited Paris recently, the mostly middle-aged men spoke proudly of the joy they have had since veering into the business. They also stressed that not even the ravages of the Novel Coronavirus have adversely affected their incomes, although things are generally slower now. They however explained that the journey to being a certified, independent taxi driver is not as cozy as it appears, particularly for foreign nationals. “The taxi business is not bad; it is quite good. They also shared how well they make from driving taxis on the streets of Paris (GH¢40,000 a month), so much so that they have been able to relocate their families to the country as well to live with them.
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September 12, 2021 11:26 UTC
I have cut ties with Ghana; I won't waste money to build there - US-based Ghanaian
I looked at it and told myself, No, I won't come back to Ghana. When asked if he can locate his hometown, Bonwire, in the Ashanti Region, he answered that he has cut ties with Ghana, so it will be difficult to do that. "I didn't come to America with the mentality of saving money to go and build in Ghana. I won't build in Ghana while I am still staying in America. Right now, I have cut ties with Ghana.
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September 12, 2021 10:52 UTC
Battle in NDC as Asiedu Nketia contests National Chairman against other stalwarts
Sources indicate that the General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia fondly called General Mosquito is lacing his boots to contest for the National Chairmanship position of the party. Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s chairmanship of the NDC is believed will save the party from decline and will unify the party’s base which is currently disorganized and not unified. It is believed that in Asiedu Nketia’s camp, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah will contest for the General Secretary position whiles Kobby Barlon contests for the National Organizer position. Meanwhile, in John Dramani Mahama’s camp, it is said that Ofosu Ampofo will contest for the Chairmanship position whiles Fiifi Kwetey goes for the General Secretary position. Our sources say Obuobia Darko will contest for Women’s Organizer whiles the National Organizer position is contested by the incumbent Akamba Joshua.
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September 12, 2021 10:07 UTC
Your economic management worst in 40 years – Kwakye Ofosu tells Akufo-Addo
According to him, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should rather be blamed for the retrogression of Ghana’s economy. The President had earlier described the Mahama led administration as an unmitigated disaster, adding that the former President cannot lecture him [Akufo-Addo] on economic management because, during his tenure, his economic track record from 2013 to 2016 was abysmal. “I don’t know where he gets the courage from to say that John Mahama cannot speak about the economy. This catastrophic management he has superintended cannot be the reason why President Mahama cannot speak about the economy. This is the worst economic management we have had in the last 40 years, and it cannot be disputed”, he observed.
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September 12, 2021 06:00 UTC
Your economic jargons do not reflect in the pocket of Ghanaians – NDC MP to govt
General News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed says Akufo-Addo's economic jargons do not reflect the pocket of Ghanaians• He said, Akufo-Addo should drift away from economics propaganda• He made these comments during a radio discussionIbrahim Murtala Muhammed, NDC Tamale Central MP, has stated that the government's constant touting of economic achievements, does not reflect in the pockets of the ordinary Ghanaian. He explained on Citi TV’s ‘Big Issue’ that, “how much was a gallon of petrol at the time they claimed the NDC was not managing the economy very well? The ordinary man walking in the streets is not interested in the economic jargons government keeps putting out there. Forget about the interest rate, the economy is doing well and what have you, it is of no value if it does not reflect in their pocket. There is nothing to show for all the monies government has borrowed,” Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed stressed.
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September 12, 2021 05:48 UTC
Ekumfi Abor displays rich culture blend with modernity
Nana Amoasi VII who doubles as the Ankobeahen (Chief of Staff) of Ekumfi Traditional Area and his elders hold in high esteem Puberty rites, a medium to prepare younger women physically, mentally and emotionally into womanhood. It is seen as a way to forestall teenage pregnancy and unwelcome babies, due to the protocols the young women are exposed to during the event. It is done to protect the young women from immoral activities that may harm their future. Prior to the Saturday, the 17 young women who participated had been camped for some days and taken through rigorous lessons in cultural values, sex education, personal hygiene, etiquette for girls, and relationship management etc. Aside each participant receiving an undisclosed gift, Nana Amoasi VII and Mr. Albert Abaho who represent indigenes of Abor resident in the UK and US pledged to support them in their future educational needs.
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September 12, 2021 02:15 UTC
'Do or die' comment: Mahama wouldn’t be explaining himself if he had communicated well – Maurice Ampaw
General News of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPrivate legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has waded into the ongoing debate on former President Jonh Dramani Mahama’s controversial ‘do or die’ comment. Former President Mahama in a recent interview stated that the NDC will consider the 2024 election to be a ‘do or die affair’ in terms of the protection of the ballot and the collation of results. “We have learnt our lessons from happenings during the 2020 polls,” Mr Mahama said. They will protect the ballot box and make sure that every vote that comes from the polling station is valid without interference and is approved. According to Lawyer Ampaw, Mr Mahama after rising through the political ranks in Ghana up to the presidency, ought to continue his retirement instead of fighting for his way back to power.
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September 12, 2021 01:18 UTC
President must support ‘hardworking’ Abu Jinapor to deliver – Kwesi Pratt
Samuel Abu Jinapor to have a ban placed on the acquisition of public lands for private purposes. Mr. Pratt criminalized the act of government officials acquiring lands cheaply and selling them beyond 1000%. Jinapor has seen this as a problem and is flagging it and is therefore in full support of what the Minister wants to do. Kwesi Pratt Jnr concluded by reiterating that without the support of the President, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor will not be able to achieve his aim.
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September 12, 2021 00:56 UTC
We’re fed up with Mahama as leader – Ashanti NDC youth
Politics of Sunday, 12 September 2021Source: 3news.comA section of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth based in the Ashanti Region has said the Umbrella Family needs a new flagbearer who can “build a formidable party” going into the 2024 elections. In a press statement, a group calling itself NDC Ashanti Youth said the defeated 2020 flagbearer of the party, John Mahama, is no longer fit to lead the party because “he neglected us when he had the power.”The group said Mahama paid little attention to the Ashanti Region, in particular, while forming his cabinet and gave priority to other regions. “How come only Tamale metropolis had three cabinet ministers yet the biggest region in the country, Ashanti was neglected? It added: “John Mahama is scheduled to hit the region on 13 September with his thank you tour, but the youth of the party is sending a signal that they are fed up with him. “How come John Mahama appointed five cabinet ministers from Central Region in addition to having the vice-president from the same region.
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September 11, 2021 18:56 UTC
Water for all mantra is not mere slogan - Cecilia Dapaah
General News of Saturday, 11 September 2021Source: GNACecilia Dapaah, the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has said the Government was delivering on its promise to distribute water to all communities in the country. According to her, close to six million Ghanaians were being placed on safe water networks, thanks to a billion-dollar recent investments in water projects across the country, which was an ambitious venture that endorsed the President’s mantra of “water for all”. “Our mantra of ‘water for all’ is not just a slogan. Madam Dapaah appealed to community stakeholders to continue to support the intervention and demanded that the Ghana Water Company Limited paid the necessary compensations on land and other resources acquired. The Keta Water extension is an 85-million-Euro project to supply to some 422,000 people in the Keta environs.
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September 11, 2021 18:56 UTC
Akufo-Addo's rapid transformation is there for all to see – Togbe Keh
Togbe Keh, speaking on behalf of the chiefs and people of the Gbi and Alavanyo Traditional Areas during President Akufo-Addo’s tour to the Volta Region, commended the President and his government for the commitment to fixing the challenges Hohoe faced. Togbe Keh commended the President for his numerous visits to the area, which made him the only sitting President to have visited Hohoe multiple times. Togbe Keh thanked the President for appointing and retaining a number of sons and daughters of the area in his government. However, Togbe Keh mentioned the Hohoe Water Expansion project, crafted since the 1970s, which was still pending and appealed to the President to facilitate its execution to help supply water to Hohoe, Jasikan and nearby communities in the Oti Region. He said Mr Amewu was an outstanding member of his government, who had proven to be a worthy son of the soil and holding high the banner of the communities.
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September 11, 2021 18:22 UTC