Explaining yourself was totally needless – Delay ‘mocks’ Zionfelix over ‘baby mama’ scandal
Delay observed that from all indications, Zion was affected by such rumours adding that ‘he knows how to dish it but can’t take it. ZionFelix vehemently denied any of such reports through series of write-ups and videos shared on his social media pages. But reacting to this, Delay has established that the blogger should learn how to endure public trolls since he also subjects people to public ridicule on his platforms. He should have saved himself the talk but it is obvious that he is caught up between the two women. We are cool and all but it is what it is,” Delay addedWatch the video below
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July 31, 2021 09:45 UTC
Scam alert: My daughter does not have Facebook, Instagram accounts – Mahama
According to him, Farida Mahama does not have a Facebook account, neither does she have an Instagram account. John Dramani Mahama noted that measures have been put in place to notify Facebook about the incident for necessary actions to be taken. In the meantime, however, the former president has cautioned the public, urging them to desist from engaging accounts or persons propagating to be account owners in Farida’s name. In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb, the former president said, “We want to inform the general public especially the Facebook Community and media houses that Ms. Farida Dramani Mahama does not have a Facebook account, neither has she or her parents sanctioned the creation of a Facebook Group in her name. The general public is kindly advised to desist from any engagements with the said account believing that it is Farida Dramani Mahama,” part of the statement read.
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July 31, 2021 09:21 UTC
Akufo-Addo appoints Sammi Awuku as Director-General of NLA
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Sammi Awuku is now the Director-General of NLA• He takes over from Kofi Osei Ameyaw who was ordered to proceed on retirement in March 2021• His appointment was approved by the Council of State as required by lawPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed National Organizer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku as the new Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). He is expected to resign and take up the new role from Kofi Osei Ameyaw who was ordered to proceed on retirement in March 2021. Sammi Awuku’s appointment was approved by the Council of State as required by law. He served as Board Chairman of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). He holds a Masters Degree in International Relations from the Freie University, Berlin-Germany, an Executive Education Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard University, (Kennedy School of Government) USA, Diploma of Higher Education in Law from the University of London.
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July 31, 2021 08:37 UTC
If my daughter wants to be a prostitute, I’ll support her 300% - Bulldog
According to Bulldog, he will lend his full support to his 13-year-old daughter if she chooses to venture into prostitution and his son if he also intends to be an armed robber. “If my daughter wants to be a prostitute, that’s her choice and I’ll guide her through it. I’ll support her 300%. If my son also wants to be an armed robber, I’ll support him also. The outspoken artiste manager asides from his controversial statements is also noted for having a tendency to assault people.
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July 31, 2021 08:37 UTC
PHOTOS: Customized masks, horses, jama: IGP Oppong-Boanuh farewell parade
Pending his retirement in early August, today is his last day in office as COP George Akuffo Dampare, the Director General in Charge of Administration; assumes the role of IGP effective August 1. The parade was held with male and female personnel clad in ceremonial uniforms forming different rows and following instructions from the parade commander. They later sang celebratory songs (known in local parlance as jama), all of them in face masks in observance of COVID-19 protocols. Talk of masks, most of the officials including the outgoing IGP wore a customized mask that had his face and details of the farewell parade. He also called on staff to support the incoming Acting IGP George Akuffo Dampare in the discharge of his mandate as police chief.
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July 31, 2021 06:56 UTC
Bill allowing dual citizens to hold top public positions gazetted
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Parliament will hear the first reading of a bill titled: "Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2021" coming Monday• The Bill seeks to lift restrictions on the ability of dual citizens to hold some top positions• The Private Member's Bill championing this amendment is sponsored by Akim Swedru MPA constitutional amendment aimed at lifting restrictions on dual citizens from holding certain public positions has been gazetted and is scheduled for first reading on Monday, August 2. The Bill named: "Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2021" is one of five others that have been gazetted and sent to the Business Committee of the House, according to documents available to GhanaWeb. The bill is being championed by Kennedy Nyarko Osei, Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru in the Eastern Region. Prof Azar also disclosed that other backers of the bill include Speaker Alban Bagbin, the Second Deputy Speaker, lawmakers from both sides of the house. Find below the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2021
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July 31, 2021 06:45 UTC
Cathedral donation: Ofori-Atta needs fundraising lessons from 'Our Day' boy - Sam George mocks
Sam George in a tweet mocked that Oswald ostensibly had raised more donations for his Our Day celebrations and asked him to teach Ken Ofori-Atta how he managed to pull it off. Maybe he needs to show KOA (Ken Ofori-Atta) how it is done,” he said. “Work on the National Cathedral is progressing speedily. Upon completion, the National Cathedral would provide a sacred space for formal religious activities of State and symbolise the enormous contribution of faith to Nation Building,” he said. “This state and church partnership envisaged by the president to develop the National Cathedral is on course.
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July 31, 2021 05:15 UTC
I was paid GH¢30 as salary at Berekum Arsenal – Agyemang-Badu
“My salary at Berekum Arsenal was GH¢30. Badu’s sacrifice paid off as the player joined Kotoko a year later and became an Under-20 World Cup winner with Ghana. He has featured for the Black Stars, scoring 11 times in 78 appearances. Whiles with the Black Stars, he was known for his long shots and combative skills in the middle. He retired from the Black Stars in 2020.
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July 31, 2021 05:15 UTC
Anti-LGBTQ+ bill does not criminalize oral sex – Sam George explains
According to Sam George no provision of the bill criminalizes oral sex and the people making such claims are yet to read the bill - at least in full. Speaking on Citi FM's Face to Face program last Monday, Sam George said that the aspect of the bill that talks about the criminalization of oral sex speaks specifically to oral sex between persons of same sex. “I have heard a lot of those misconceptions that Sam George is banning sex positions, blow jobs… I’m a heterosexual man and I enjoy my sex. It means that this interpretation of sexual intercourse is relative to section 6 of the act. The draft bill which found its way to the public space generated controversy with Sam George clashing with a number of celebrities and foreign politicians.
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July 31, 2021 05:03 UTC
It’s not compulsory – Hopeson Adorye claps back at Afia Pokua over National Cathedral donation
Afia Pokua in a series of social media posts criticize the announcement by Finance Minister that urges Ghanaians to contribute to construction of the religious edifice. The National Cathedral has become an issue again after Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in his Mid-Year Budget Review appealed to Ghanaians to donate GH¢100 every month towards its completion. “Work on the National Cathedral is progressing speedily. Upon completion, the National Cathedral would provide a sacred space for formal religious activities of State and symbolise the enormous contribution of faith to Nation Building,” he said. “This state and church partnership envisaged by the president to develop the National Cathedral is on course.
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July 31, 2021 05:03 UTC
'If I hurt anyone with my tough decisions, I'm sorry' - Outgoing IGP at farewell parade
He particularly cited the instances of staff transfers to other region and far flung places to serve as one area he knew had hurt most personnel. Again, I may have hurt or disappointed some people by some of the descisions I took. “If I hurt anybody by any such decisions, I am sorry … I thought it necessary at that time for the good people of this country,” he stressed. He also called on staff to support the incoming Acting IGP George Akuffo Dampare in the discharge of his mandate as police chief. It is widely expected that the 51-year-old will be confirmed in due course as the substantive police chief.
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July 31, 2021 04:52 UTC
What motivated me to start anti-LGBTQ+ crusade – Sam George
Advocating for and being the face of an anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, LGBTQ+ bill that is set to be laid before Parliament next week before the house goes on recess. But what motivated Sam Nartey George to take up this advocacy? He told the program host: “Diplomats are bound by the Vienna convention not to get involved in the local politics of a country or issues of contention in the host countries and definitelty not to engage in any illegality in the host country. He then wondered how the diplomats would respect values and customs elsewhere but refuse to do so within the Ghanaian context. “Does it mean that they do not give Ghana the recognition and respect as a sovereign state?” he quizzed.
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July 31, 2021 04:41 UTC
Collins Dauda, four others charged with ‘causing financial loss to the state’ over Saglemi Housing project
General News of Saturday, 31 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Collins Dauda has been sued for causing financial loss to the state• Collins Dauda has been accused for misapplying $200,000 in the Saglemi Housing project• The state claim that Collins Dauda altered the initial plan of the project without recourse to ParliamentAlhaji Collins Dauda, Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing under the erstwhile Mahama administration has been hit with charges of causing financial loss to the state over his involvement in the Saglemi Housing deal. A statement of offense sighted by GhanaWeb states that Collins Dauda deliberately misapplied $200,000 and in that process caused financial loss to the country. The Asutifi South MP has been accused of changing the initial agreement for the housing project without the approval of parliament. The charge represents a major step taken by the Akufo-Addo government over the Saglemi Housing Project after years of threats. There’s no propaganda or party issues about theft, theft is theft,” he said.
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July 31, 2021 03:44 UTC
Why can't we feel it if the economy is that good? - Ricketts-Hagan quizzes govt
Speak to the ordinary man on the street or woman and ask them if things are on track for them. “If the economy is as good as they claim it is, wouldn’t you feel it? Unless you don’t live here but if the economy they claim is on track, is it on track for you? This is the question the ordinary Ghanaian woman and man should answer. Things are not great and they are by talking about things they think might get us excited.
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July 30, 2021 17:15 UTC
Parents urged to guide students in choosing courses - Economist
Regional News of Friday, 30 July 2021Source: atinkaonline.comEconomist, Isaiah Sikayena has urged parents and teachers to guide children in choosing courses that will help them gain employable skills before they come out of school. He advised students to also choose courses that will help them create employment for themselves when they complete school. His comments come after the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, stated that 50% of University entrants were choosing ‘hopeless’ courses while reading the 2021 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 29, 2021. “With the choosing of the courses, the career guidance should start from the Junior High School. Mr Isaiah Sikayena noted that “some choose the courses based on the schools their friends are choosing without informing their parents.
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July 30, 2021 17:15 UTC