Staunch Hearts of Oak supporter Paa Kofi Sumsum is dead
Sports News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA staunch supporter of Accra Hearts of Oak, Paa Kofi Sumsum is dead according to multiple sources. Sumsum was an ardent supporter of the Phobians who occasionally spoke on Sports shows on radio and television. He is popularly remembered for his interview with Supersports ahead of a super clash game between Hearts of Oak vs Asante Kotoko. Sumsum’s last Facebook post was to celebrate Hearts of Oak’s league triumph in the Ghana Premier League. Unfortunately, Sumsum won’t be around to see Hearts of Oak win a double.
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August 02, 2021 19:30 UTC
Man arrested in a suicide attempt after killing wife over divorce threats
The deceased who was only identified as Vida was shot twice at a close range by her jealous husband. According to sources, the 35-year-old woman was shot by her husband after she allegedly decided to divorce him. Mr. Atta Francis, an eyewitness, who spoke to GhanaWeb said, the deceased (Vida), had broken up with her husband (Bashiru) for some months now, which the family was trying to resolve. According to him, the deceased (Vida) had moved from her husband’s house with their four(4) children due to an unresolved misunderstanding that had ensued between them. According to Francis, their 13-year-old daughter who decided to calm them was turned down by Bashiru who went ahead to shoot the wife without regret.
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August 02, 2021 19:07 UTC
Paramount chief of Yilo Krobo wants escrow account managed by Krobo traditional councils
Regional News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Eastern RegionThe Paramount chief of the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, says traditional leaders of the Yilo and Manya Krobo Traditional Areas in the Eastern Region are better placed to manage the escrow account which has been the subject of controversy for seventeen years. The money in the escrow account is said to have come from the royalty of limestone being mined in Odugblase. The fund, however, has been inaccessible for the past seventeen years due to a misunderstanding between the Yilo and Manya Krobo traditional councils over the rightful owners of the concession. The Paramount Chief said contrary to popular perceptions, no royalties from the mining activities are paid to the Yilo Krobo traditional council. So if they are mining limestone over here, it is important that something is paid to us,” he stressed.
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August 02, 2021 18:56 UTC
Akatsi South MP to petition IGP over numerous crimes in his constituency
He cited the killing of a man of God and his wife as an example of insecurity and described the act as worrying. In an Adom news report sighted by GhanaWeb, the MP averred that residents are currently living in fear because of the recent happenings in the Akatsi South District. Mr Ahiafor called on the police to pay critical attention to the growing insecurity issues in his constituency. He wants the perpetrators of the heinous crimes to be apprehended and brought to book. He, therefore, called on his constituents to help the police find these criminals by giving them information.
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August 02, 2021 18:45 UTC
Lack of raw materials affecting cement prices – COCMAG
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Cement manufactures are struggling to increase prices on the local market• Importation of raw materials have become expensive• The manufacturers want GPHA to demurrage charges on delay in offloading the raw materialsThe Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COCMAG), Rev. Dr George Dawson-Amoah, has revealed that the lack of raw materials is affecting the cement industry. So that will continue to affect the cement price, unfortunately,” he said. Dr Dawson-Amoah stated, “Any importer has contractual terms to respect otherwise; he will pay penalties. Many petitions and discussions have been initiated by the chamber of cement manufacturers but are still under study by GPHA.
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August 02, 2021 18:45 UTC
Reshuffling hits Police Service as new IGP takes over
The Public Affairs Director of the Service, Superintendent Sheilla Kessie Abayie-Buckman, is now in charge of the Judicial Police in the Eastern region. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Samuel Kwasi Ofori takes over her position as the Public Affairs Director (PAD). Greater Accra Public Affairs Director, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mrs Elizabeth Effia Tenge will now be in charge of the Volta Regional PAD. DSP Ms Juliana Obeng takes over her old position as the Greater Accra Regional PAD. Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng who was the head of Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) at the Police Headquarters resumes work as the Director of Public Affairs Director.
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August 02, 2021 18:22 UTC
Mixed reactions greet planned #FixTheCountry demonstration
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The #FixTheCountry will come off on August 4, 2021• According to conveners, demonstrators will converge at the Obra Spot• All COVID-19 safety protocols, organisers say, will be observedThe much anticipated #FixTheCountry street protest will come off on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from the Obra Spot in Accra. Ahead of the protest which is expected to draw a massive crowd, GhanaWeb went on the streets to get reactions from the public ahead of Wednesday's protest. The president has failed us and I think that we need to remind him that what he promised is not what he is delivering. We, the youth, are going to aggressively partake in the protest...,” said Andy, a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Another added: “Looking at how things are going in the country, we must stand up as a youth.
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August 02, 2021 18:11 UTC
Video of Bawumia unveiling a music album stirs confusion on social media
In a video making rounds on social media, Bawumia was at the forefront of the launch as he was captured unveiling Mrs. Sybil Ansah Quartey’s new album at an unknown location. Although some were praising Mr. Quartey for giving his wife a befitting album launch, others think it was totally needless for the vice president to be seen at such an event when there are other pressing issues to attend to. Others focused on Mrs. Quartey’s powerful voice when she grabbed the microphone to perform a couple of songs on the album. “Ladies and gentlemen please help me say a very big thank you to my husband. The title of the album is however unknown.
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August 02, 2021 18:11 UTC
Two people found dead in a bush
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A woman and her child have been found dead in Loho• The dead bodies had decomposed beyond recognition• The Upper West regional command has begun investigating the matterA 45-year-old woman and her 4-year-old child have been found dead in a bush at Loho in the Upper West Region. This news was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Upper West regional command, Chief Inspector Gideon Ohene Boateng. The Assemblymember for the area told the media that the incident was reported by two women who had gone to the bush to get firewood. Because the bodies are decomposed, they (the police) decided that we should bury them (the dead bodies) here,” the Assemblymember added. The dead bodies had decomposed beyond recognition.
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August 02, 2021 17:48 UTC
Immigration officers allowing illegal entry into Ghana would be dealt with - Interior Minister
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Five immigration officers are under investigation for taking bribe• Interior Minister says the accused persons would be punished if found guilty• The Minister says the unfortunate actions of the officers puts the nation's security in dangerInterior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has disclosed that personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service who have been found culpable of taking bribes to allow illegal entry into the country would face the full wrath of the law. A recent expose’ by JoyNews revealed how GIS officers stationed at borders demand huge amounts of money from travelers to allow them smuggle goods into the country without a thorough search. The Interior Minister who was furious after learning that people were using illegal means to gain entry into the country sent a strong word of caution to people in the illegal act. “There are disturbing news that some officers of GIS are trying by their unpatriotic activity and behaviour to sabotage us, let me make it clear to all officers that anyone found it that unpatriotic acts would be dealt with,” the minister said during the inauguration of GIS testing center in Accra. It will be expensive for us to jeopardize our security and covid-19 efforts.”
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August 02, 2021 17:37 UTC
A reply to the responses of Health Minister Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu from our party
- GHS responds to allegations over coronavirus tests at KIA”, the Health Minister, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu apparently together with the Ghana Health Services Director has described as false allegations made by people they described as “Ghanaian born foreign citizens” concerning the COVID-19 antigen test conducted at Kotoka International Airport. The Minister forgets that the President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, is proud to have studied law in France. • We have the Ghana Medical Council and• we have the Ghana Medical Association. The Ghana Medical and Dental CouncilThe Ghana Medical and Dental Council is a statutory agency that regulates the standards of training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. An example is that the health minister openly told the Ghanaian public that 85 % of trained doctors are located in Accra and Kumasi.
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August 02, 2021 17:03 UTC
Leverage the knowledge and skills you have acquired – Bawumia charges graduates
Speaking at the school's first congregation and fourth matriculation ceremony held on Friday, July 29, 2021, the Vice President admonished the graduating students to leverage the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the school. "As you walk out of the gates of M.I.S.T., you are going to begin a new life full of challenges, prospects and opportunities. The thrust of this policy towards national development rests on ensuring that science, technology and innovation drive all sectors of the economy, not just the service sector. In all, sixty-one (61) students, forty-six from the Business School and fifteen from the Engineering School, graduated on the day. Professor Asuro, in his address, revealed that the school had plans to introduce new courses, thus B.A.
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August 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
UTAG strike: There will be no exam at UG - Samuel Nkumban declares
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• UTAG has embarked on a national strike• All university teachers have withdrawn their services starting August 2• President of the UG chapter of UTAG has noted that there will be no exams for studentsThe President of the University of Ghana (UG) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Dr. Samuel Nkumban, has revealed that the University will not hold an end of semester examination for students during their strike. Starting from today, August 2, 2021, all university teachers have embarked on a strike following the government’s failure to improve their condition of service. According to UTAG National President, Professor Charles Marfo, they “have no option than to resort to indefinite strike” as the government have failed to address their concerns. Speaking in an interview on Radio Univers, Dr. Samuel Nkumban noted that, there will be no examination for University of Ghana students under their current strike. There will be no exam under the circumstances,” said Dr. Samuel Nkumban.
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August 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
Assin North: NDC failed to verify candidates - Nana B
The NDC are in court battling the citizenship of their candidate for Assin North constituency, James Gyakye Quayson who breached the provisions of the constitution with regard to dual citizenship. Justice Boakye, in his ruling, ordered for a re-election to be conducted in Assin North. Reacting to the issue, NPP National Youth Organizer noted that the NDC failed in its mandate to authenticate the documents of some of their candidates. “The NDC didn’t discharge their duties well. We even had conversations with INTERPOL and the foreign missions, so we spoke with all these people before accepting them as our candidates,” Nana B told Peace FM in an interview.
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August 02, 2021 16:41 UTC
LGBTQ+ bill: Drawing ‘inspiration’ from Arab countries is ridiculous, nonsensical – Journalist
Making a submission on GhanaWeb TV’s Bloggers’ Forum, Abdul Karim Ibrahim emphasized that the bill is obnoxious considering that it curtails fundamental human rights. Today, a secular, democratic, constitutional country like Ghana is having its citizens draw examples from a theocratic, autocratic state like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia that gave us the many atrocities we are seeing..."Abdul Karim Ibrahim continued: “If people wanted to be sincere in this conversation, they’ll not be drawing examples from Saudi Arabia. Why can they also not draw examples from Sweden when Sweden is a liberal democracy like ours. Saudi Arabia?
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August 02, 2021 16:18 UTC