Macho Kaaka’s family to join #FixTheCountry, daughter to address protestors
As Ghana marks Founders’ Day, hundreds of disgruntled youth will take to the streets to demand better governance from the country’s political leadership and Kaaka’s family will be in attendance. The family according to one of Kaaka’s brothers who spoke to Onua TV maintains that Kaaka, by virtue of his activism was a key member of the #FixTheCountry brigade. According to the organizer, Kaaka’s daughter will be one of the people who will address the protestors at some stage in the walk. Macho Kaaka, it will be recalled died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Monday, June 28, 2021, after being assaulted by some persons. Kaaka’s brother Baba Idi has been identified as one of the suspects in the case but his family maintains that he's innocent.
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August 04, 2021 06:11 UTC
Sports Minister charges 11-member committee to design a roadmap for National Fitness Day
It is to be noted that, the National Fitness is a special day set aside for fitness activities all over the country by all age categories. Mustapha Ussif disclosed that the purpose of the National Fitness Day is to raise awareness about fitness and sensitize Ghanaians on the need to live a healthy life. “The objectives of the National Fitness Day include but not limited to the promotion of fitness and good health among the general public. The National Fitness Day has tentatively been set for the second Saturday of every month. A final decision on the day of the event will be made after the works of the committee.
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August 04, 2021 06:11 UTC
Rawlings never complained about the size of my house – ET Mensah
General News of Wednesday, 4 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•There have been speculations that Rawlings was astounded by the size of ET Mensah's house•ET Mensah says it is not true as Rawlings never made a comment about the size of his house•ET Mensah served as Sports Minister under Rawlings' governmentEnoch Teye Mensah (E.T. Mensah), a minister under the Rawlings administration has denied speculations that then-President Jerry John Rawlings got dumbfounded the first time he visited his house. In what could best be described as a Ghanaian political tale, Rawlings is said to have been shocked by the size of E.T. Upon seeing the edifice Rawlings is said to have exclaimed in Ga “kw3 Nii oshia n3” to wit Nii, is that your house? He confirmed that Rawlings visited his house on few occasions but never did the size of his house become a topic.
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August 04, 2021 06:11 UTC
Former Kotoko goalie reveals sickness that resulted in Godfred Yeboah’s death
According to him, Godfred Yeboah was hale and hearty until last week when he complained of abdominal pains. “He [Godfred Yeboah] only complained abdominal pains somewhere last week. Godfred Yeboah who is widely regarded as the best left-back of the Ghana Premier League died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. "We're saddened to hear of the passing of Godfred Yeboah who represented us from 2001 to 2009. I could not control my tears because Godfred Yeboah is like a brother, he is a good person and Ghana has lost a legend.”
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August 04, 2021 06:00 UTC
How President Mills gave executive approval for start of Saglemi Housing project
General News of Wednesday, 4 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• E. T. Mensah says the Saglemi Housing project is a project of President Mills• He said, it was initiated to address the housing problems for workers• He revealed that, OAS Limited was to construct a 5,000 housing unit for workersEnoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah, a Member of the Council of State, has been explaining how the Saglemi Housing project was conceived under the John Evans Atta Mills administration. According to him, the late President told him as a Minister of State in charge of Works and Housing that, he would want to do something to address the housing problems for workers. He noted that, Construtora OAS Limited started work around the facts and data that was presented to Parliament given birth to the Saglemi Housing project. He stated further anybody who would say the cost of the housing project excluded sewage, road and the service plot then he “doesn’t know what he is talking about”.
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August 04, 2021 05:15 UTC
Coronavirus isolation: Why specifically M-Plaza? – NDC lawyer asks
Speaking on the August 3, 2021 edition of Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana program, Edudzi stressed that more questions remained unanswered about the specific choice of M-Plaza as an isolation center. “The choice of M-Plaza, when was that done, what were the processes leading to the choice of M-Plaza, we should know. That cannot be a question of National Security wrapped in the throes somewhere in Siberia. “Why M-Plaza and not any other hotel? According to her, health personnel she spoke to confirmed that it was “possible to test within 24 hours and still test positive for the virus, so I am here to say I am sorry.”
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August 03, 2021 21:11 UTC
UTAG Strike: GIJ lecturers cancel classes, join UTAG strike
General News of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA letter sighted by GhanaWeb indicates that the Ghana Institute of Journalism has suspended lectures until further notice. This is in light of the strike by members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has directed members to withdraw all teaching and related services. The memorandum issued also asked that Heads of the various departments of the school inform other part-time lecturers. Meanwhile, the National Labour Commission has directed UTAG to call off its strike and appear before the Commission on Thursday, August 5, 2021.
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August 03, 2021 19:30 UTC
GNPC demands urgent parliamentary approval of $1.65b for oil exploration
According to citinewsroom.com, the Minister for Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, made this known through a memorandum he submitted to parliament for consideration and approval. The report added that the GNPC, through its GNPC Explorco, is able to participate in the sector’s upstream petroleum. Details of the memoranda said that the company seeks approval to purchase a 70% stake in the South Deep Water Tano (SDWT) operated by AGM Petroleum Ghana Limited. Also, the company seeks to purchase a 37% stake in the Deep Water Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) operated by Aker Energy Ghana Limited, allowing it to form a joint operating company with the two entities. In the meantime, Cabinet has already granted approval for this deal to go through.
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August 03, 2021 19:07 UTC
Tamyra Mensah-Stock becomes 1st black woman to win Olympic gold in Wrestling
Sports News of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Tamyra Mensah-Stock won gold medal in Wrestling• She defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu in the final• Mensah-Stock lost her Ghanaian father in 2020American athlete of Ghanaian descent, Tamyra Mensah-Stock became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in Wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Tamyra Mensah-Stock won gold in the women’s freestyle 68kg wrestling final after defeating Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu 4-1. Blessing Oborududu bagged the silver medal as Ukraine's Alla Cherkasova and Kyrgyzstan's Meerim Zhumanazarova claimed bronze medals. In my wildest dreams, I knew I could do it," Mensah-Stock said on winning an Olympic gold medal. The athlete of Ghanaian descent who lost her father last year said, her father “would have been the loudest one here.
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August 03, 2021 18:56 UTC
Akufo-Addo congratulates Samuel Takyi ‘for hoisting high the flag of Ghana’ at Olympics
Sports News of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated boxer, Samuel Takyi ‘for hoisting high the flag of Ghana’ after winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympic Games. Although Ghana still has a chance of winning another medal at the Olympics, Takyi is the only athlete out of the 14-member contingent to have won a medal at the games. Celebrating the efforts of the young Olympic medallist, President Akufo-Addo showered praises on Takyi for ending Ghana’s 29-year drought at the Olympics. “Big congratulations to Samuel Takyi from all of us at home, for hoisting high the flag of Ghana at the Tokyo Olympics, and for winning a bronze medal, Ghana’s first Olympic medal in 29 years. Takyi ‘The Ring Warrior’ is the 3rd boxer after Eddie Blay and Prince Amartey to have won bronze in individual sports.
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August 03, 2021 18:56 UTC
#FixTheCountry demo on a holiday will help us a lot - Police
General News of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe Greater Accra Regional Police Command has revealed that the date on which the #FixTheCountry demonstration has been slated, would be extremely helpful. Public Relations Officer for the Command, DSP Efia Tenge, said the demonstration would be easier to manage because the day - Wednesday, August 4, 2021, is a holiday. She explained that the Regional Police Command was fully prepared to provide security. She advised all persons who want to participate to adhere to the safety protocols because they [Police] would stop people without masks from participating. She stressed that the Police is prepared and would guarantee the safety of the demonstrators.
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August 03, 2021 17:37 UTC
We’re waiting for the outcome of Appeals Court case to plan Assin North by-election - EC
General News of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe Electoral Commission (EC) says it is waiting for the ruling from the Cape Coast Appeals Court in the Central Region on the annulment of the 2020 Assin North Constituency Elections. The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) ‘MP’ James Gyakye Quayson, is appealing against the High Court ruling which nullified his election as the Member of Parliament for the area. Mr. Quayson, in his appeal, insisted that the Cape Coast High Court erred in its ruling, hence his action. The Cape Coast High Court last Wednesday ruled that Mr. Quayson, at the time of filing his documents to contest the election in Assin North, still held allegiance to another country other than Ghana. Mr. Sekyi said the EC received the petition from the Appeals Court on Monday to halt any attempts to embark on by-election; therefore, it is waiting on the decision from the Appeals Court to take a decision.
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August 03, 2021 17:26 UTC
400 foreign trained Ghanaian doctors stranded as local exam results delay
“There are 400 Ghanaians who have gone out there to be trained as doctors, they have come here. Our rules suggest that you have to write an exam, they will be given the results in two weeks. “For those who are successful, they will start working in the government system and so we are able to make use of these doctors. “And this issue has been out there in the public domain and there is a bureaucracy in charge of health issues in this country, we don’t deserve to be told why we cannot make use of 400 medical doctors?” he quizzed. Under Ghana’s laws, when doctors trained abroad wish to practice back home, they are expected to take an exam by the Council before they are drafted into the public health system for some time even before being allowed to join the private sector.
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August 03, 2021 16:30 UTC
Techiman South case: EC slapped with GH¢4,000 fine for breaching court processes
During that sitting, the Wenchi High Court granted a motion of the petitioner to amend the title of writ but after the EC failed to grant the application, the fine of GH¢4,000 was slapped on the body. The court has since adjourned the hearing of proceedings to Friday, October 14, 2021. He said that even without the blessing of the High Court, the Court of Appeal could have gone ahead to stay its proceedings ahead of any appeal that is filed before it by the EC, stating that the court acted within its jurisdiction. He added that while they proceeded to hear the writ, the EC could go-ahead to appeal its case at the Court of Appeal. The NDC's Christopher Baasongti filed a writ at the Wenchi High Court to challenge the declaration of the election of the MP for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah in the December 2020 general election.
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August 03, 2021 16:07 UTC
Akuapem Poloo curses 3 female celebrities who rejoiced while she was in jail
Entertainment of Tuesday, 3 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Akuapem Poloo has cursed some Ghanaian celebrities for seeking her downfall while she was in jail• According to her, these celebrities tried to stop her release from prison• She said these celebrities although rich, envied her small achievementsRosemond Brown popularly known as ‘Akuapem Poloo’ has rained curses at some Ghanaian female celebrities who according to her, rejoiced when she was jailed. Akuapem Poloo who appeared irritated in a video that has gone viral on social media said she does not understand why these celebrities who live lavish lifestyles will envy her little success. One can recall that Akuapem Poloo served two weeks in jail after the Accra circuit court sentenced her to 90 days imprisonment for indecent exposure sometime in April 2021. While some celebrities took to social media to commiserate with the actress and solicited funds to take care of her son, others remained tight-lipped about the issue. But in a new development, Akuapem Poloo has revealed that some three Ghanaian celebrities did all they could to prevent her release from jail at that time.
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August 03, 2021 16:07 UTC