Over GH¢600,000 allocated to 63 'ghost names' at GES, others - Auditor-General report
The report, released in June gives a breakdown of how funds disbursed to the various government institutions and ministries have been used. The institutions included Ghana Library Authority, Ghana Education Service, M/J JHS and Non-Formal Education Division. 63 staff who separated from their respective institutions were paid unearned salaries amounting to GH¢601,282.10The Institutions: Ghana Library Authority, GES, M/J JHS and Non-Formal Education Division. Recommendation: The heads of these offices are to recover the total unearned salaries of GH¢601,282.10 from the beneficiaries. Failure to do that means the amount will be recovered from the Heads, Institutions and their validators.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 01, 2021 14:17 UTC
Kwami Sefa Kayi thought it was a prank – KOD recalls fatal accident on April fool’s day
Giving a vivid account of the incident, KOD said his first point of call was fellow veteran broadcaster and host of Peace FM's morning show, Kwame Sefa Kayi who unfortunately failed to believe the story because it was ‘April fool’s day. “When the accident happened, for some funny reasons, the first person I thought of calling was Kwame Sefa Kayi who should have been asleep by that time because he wakes up early and gets ready for radio. Because I called him on an April fool’s day, he told me to quit playing pranks, he didn’t believe me. The ‘1957 clothing’ C.E.O said Kwame Sefa Kayi was full of remorse and felt extremely bad for neglecting his calls on that fateful day. Sefa has been my guy from day one and we have that kind of affection for each other."
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August 01, 2021 14:15 UTC
Fully furnished ICT centre at Asankragwa GES Directorate turned to storeroom - A-G report reveals
A new report from the Auditor-General has revealed that a furnished ICT centre at Asankragwa Ghana Education Service (GES) Directorate is not serving its intended purpose. The ICT centre, provided by a philanthropist called Kofi Asante has been turned into a storeroom for the directorate. The centre was abandoned in 2013 since the donation in 2008 by Mr Asante. Part of the A-G's report said, "We noted during our audit that a fully furnished ICT centre at the Directorate which was provided by a philanthropist, Mr Kofi Asante in 2008 had been abandoned since 2013 and had been turned into a storeroom for the directorate." The report recommended that the District Director ensures that the ICT facility is used for its intended purpose without further delay.
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August 01, 2021 14:03 UTC
Galamsey: Chief of Kwapia sues Minerals Commission, two others
Nana Oyiakwan and Nana Ababio in their statement of claim said the three defendants, including the Obuasi Municipal Assembly and the Environmental Protection Agency, permitted, assisted and encouraged the Chinese nationals to mine. According to a Daily Graphic report sighted by GhanaWeb, the counsel for the Plaintiff, Nana Obiri Boahene and Associates, alleged in a writ filed that, the defendants benefitted from the sharing of proceeds from the minerals. They are, as well, seeking compensation and relief, including GH¢500,000, for the destruction of the concession. They were Shi Li Wen, Huang When Jun, Li De Hao and Lan Hai Song. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants, although not Ghanaians, were facilitated to possess ECOWAS identity cards and Ghana cards and were working without work permits.
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August 01, 2021 12:45 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: Chaos at Somanya intersection due to absence of traffic lights
The traffic lights had been dysfunctional for close to a decade until they were eventually removed during the reconstruction of the road in 2016. Inspector Sarpong of the Somanya MTTD who was spotted directing traffic at the intersection said the absence of the lights created chaos at the spot. “It is really affecting the free flow of traffic here because formerly when there were traffic lights, they go according to how the traffic directs them but due to the absence of traffic lights, we have to maneuver and direct the traffic ourselves especially during weekends,” said the Inspector. “Formerly, we did our best to get the traffic lights installed but all efforts have since proven futile. The education that we give them is that although there must be traffic lights here but in the absence of the lights, they themselves must regulate themselves,” he noted.
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August 01, 2021 12:00 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: Non-functioning UPSA-Presec traffic light causes accident at Legon
General News of Sunday, 1 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Two passenger cars were involved in an accident at the UPSA-Presec Legon traffic light• The traffic light has been non-functional for quite some time now• Passengers of both vehicles escaped without injuries after the accidentThe dark streets across the country continue to be a bane, creating several discomforts and unsafety on the roads. The incidence of non-functioning traffic lights is gradually taking over parts of the country with notable highways and stretches being affected. On Thursday, July 29, 2021, two cars, a passenger sprinter and a Kia Morning being used by a ride-hailing cab driver collided at the traffic light junction. The accident occurred in the evening when drivers from various directions were trying to outdo each other to cross as the traffic light was not functioning. About GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign:The GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign forms a part of the numerous projects GhanaWeb has rolled out as part of its 22nd-anniversary celebrations.
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August 01, 2021 11:26 UTC
Hawa Koomson punishes Elmina fishermen indefinitely
Mavis Hawa Koomson told JoyNews in a report monitored by GhanaWeb that, the fishermen refused to heed to her campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, thereby, it has become necessary for the ministry to keep the fishermen in Elmina in check. “Now they are begging, they have come to apologize, I am told they had a press conference, one of the chief fishermen is here to apologize but we still have to punish them for that I will not hide it,” Hawa Koomson explained. On his part, Joseph Heman Asmah, the 2019 National Best Fisherman who represented the Elmina fishing community appealed to Mavis Hawa Koomson to reconsider her decision. If the woman says she won’t give us outboard motors at control price, where will we get some to buy? Whenever we are in need and we go and she closes her door to us those who did it, won’t feel it,” Asmah pleaded.
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August 01, 2021 11:26 UTC
Nigel Gaisie blesses Sarkodie after his name features in rapper's 'No pressure' album
Entertainment of Sunday, 1 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Prophet Nigel Gaisie seems elated after hearing his name in the 'Round 2' track on Sarkodie's 'No pressure album'• He has prophecied over the life of the rapper• Sarkodie's 'No pressure' album has received massive patronage since its releaseGeneral Overseer of the Prophet Hill Chapel, Prophet Nigel Gaisie cannot hide his joy after discovering that Sarkodie mentioned his name in one of the songs on his 'No pressure' album. He prophecied that Sarkodie will break boundaries and win more international awards for Ghana. Nigel Gaisie disclosed that he has been a fan of Sarkodie since his days as an underground rapper on Adom FM’s ‘Kasahere Movement’ show. "Sarkodie, in your song, you say u Dey prophecy pass me. The ‘No Pressure’ album is stacked with 15 songs including a feature with popular American rapper, Wale.
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August 01, 2021 11:03 UTC
If i die today, I die a hero – Ayisha Modi shares 'solemn' post on social media
Unclear what her reasons for such a sad post were, the controversial music investor asked her fans never to mourn her death as she believes that she will die a hero. The music investor took to Instagram on July 31, 2021, to post a picture of herself with the caption;“What will be your REACTION if you wake up one morning and heard Ayisha Modi is no more or Dead?. Just the Name Ayisha Modi will keep fighting them saaaaaa until things are done right,"Her comments have since sparked mixed reactions from individuals on social media. Scores of 'confused' social media users have described as 'strange' her abrupt decision to talk about death. Aside gaining a knack for her constant rants on social media, the first thing that comes to mind when Aisha Modi’s name is mentioned is that she is the biggest fan of Stonebwoy.
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August 01, 2021 09:22 UTC
John Laryea pummels Namibia’s Sebastianus Natanael to win WBO Africa Featherweight title
Such is the verve and ferociousness with which Ghana’s John Laryea attacked Namibian boxer Sebastianus Natanael to win the WBO African Featherweight title. Laryea who is known widely as Expensive Boxer took care of the first round, announcing his knockout intentions with quick-succession of punches. His dominance however waned in the second round as Sebastianus made some incursions landing some decent blows and putting up good defenses. It was thus a TKO for John Laryea who has now set sail and ready to take on the world as the next face of Ghanaian boxing. On the future of the John Laryea, Anim is confident that more fights will be held for the boxer who he reckons will in few years to come become the face of Ghana boxing.
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August 01, 2021 07:52 UTC
Office of Special Prosecutor 'adds nothing' to anti-corruption fight – Ras Mubarak insists
General News of Sunday, 1 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A former lawmaker says the office of Special Prosecutor is needless• Ras Mubarak started opposing the establishment of the office in 2015• He insists the office is a duplication of the function of Attorney GeneralFormer Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, has reiterated that the Office of Special Prosecutor remains a needless cost on the tax payer. Just as I opposed the idea in 2015 and opposed it in parliament when the bill was brought, I still believe the Office of Special Prosecutor has added nothing to our fight against corruption. Following the resignation of Amidu last year as pioneer Special Prosecutor, the president through AG Godfred Dame nominated Agyebeng as new SP. Ras Mubarak’s 30 July, 2015 postJust read Akufo Addo's attempt to justify appointing a Special Prosecutor (SP) in a letter to the Chronicle. His argument is even flawed because a Special Prosecutor , SP, will also be appointed by the executive.
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August 01, 2021 06:45 UTC
Highlights: How Samuel Takyi boxed his way to Ghana’s first Olympic medal in 29 years
Sports News of Sunday, 1 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com'And that’s a medal no one saw coming’ said the commentator at the end of the bout. In the first round, Samuel Takyi was nonexistent. Takyi steered himself well and outworked his 32-year-old opponent who lost heat in the final round of the bout. The last round was all about Takyi who took to his opponent and gave him some punches that earned some marks on the judges’ score card. He has thus become the first Ghanaian to win an Olympic medal in 29 years.
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August 01, 2021 06:45 UTC
Disregard allegations about our operations – BOST dismisses petition by driver union
According to BOST, the allegations being peddled by the drivers union is without merit and must be treated with contempt. “We will urge the public to disregard the unfounded allegations on the operations of the company and trust BOST to live up to the bidding for the Good People of Ghana. Over the past few years, the two pipelines have been down and all the four river barges on the Volta Lake were also grounded. The barges are in full utilization and the Buipe-Bolgatanga Petroleum Product Pipeline is in full use. The Tema- Akosombo Product Pipeline is expected to be in use by close of the third quarter.
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August 01, 2021 06:33 UTC
Boxer Samuel Takyi wins Ghana's first Olympic medal since 1992
Samuel Takyi, Ghana’s young boxer defeated Colombia’s David Ceibar Avila to make the semi-final of the boxing event of the 2020 Olympic Games which guarantees him a medal, his country's first Olympic medal in 29 years. Yes, you read right, for the first time since the 1992 Games in Barcelona, a Ghanaian will mount a medal podium and it is thanks to no other person than Samuel Takyi. The battle was far from an easy one for the young Ghanaian as his inexperience came to bear in the first round. The rules governing boxing at the Olympic Games indicate that losers of the semi-final win bronze medal which means by virtue of making it to the semis, Takyi is a medalist. He becomes the fourth Ghanaian after Clement Quartey – 1960- Silver, Eddie Blay – 1964- Bronze and Prince Amartey – 1972 – Bronze to win Ghana a medal at the Olympic Games.
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August 01, 2021 06:00 UTC
COP Dampare officially starts work as Acting IGP today
Dampare has worked his way up the ranks since 1991 when he passed out from the National Police Training School. But amid the privileges and opportunities, come the huge challenges of maintaining law and order in the country. As he prepares to takeover from James Oppong-Boanuh, GhanaWeb highlights five issues that will most likely shape his tenure as IGP. Specifically, the Ahmed Hussein-Suale murder, Jamestown bullion van robbery, Kaaka’s death and Ejura riots are some issues that he will likely be seized with almost immediately. There have been concerns about the welfare, resources and remuneration for police officers and IGP Dampare walks into his new role with these burdens.
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August 01, 2021 05:15 UTC