No susu for hospitals, killer roads but for Cathedral 'they wanted' - Lydia Forson jabs
"Did I just hear that our government wants us to do susu for a cathedral THEY wanted and not us??!! "Not susu for hospitals oh"Not susu for roads killing people everyday"Not susu for students learning under trees oh"SUSU FOR A CATHERAL!!" Not susu for hospitals ohNot susu for roads killing people everydayNot susu for students learning under trees ohSUSU FOR A CATHERAL!! The National Cathedral is expected to be officially commissioned on March 6, 2024. Upon completion, the National Cathedral will provide a space for formal religious activities of state and symbolize the enormous contribution of faith to nation-building,” he said in his speech.He furthered that “this state and church partnership envisaged by the president to develop the National Cathedral is on course.
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July 30, 2021 05:07 UTC
LGBTQ+ brouhaha: Efia Odo’s ‘Let’s touch lips’ comment stirs confusion on social media
In her post, Efia Odo is seen with an unknown lady in a very sexually suggestive pose on social media. “Mano ka Wano Na wunsa so mi hips”, which translates to “My lips should touch your lips, and your hands should hold my hips,” she captioned her post. Although she hasn’t clearly declared her support for the LGBTQ+ movement, her caption drew the attention of some individuals on social media, with many lambasting her for such a post. One can recall that a few months ago, the popular socialite took a break from social media to focus on her mental health. According to the communique she published on social media, her active participation in the #FixtTheCountry campaign had affected her psychological wellbeing for which reason she announced the break.
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July 29, 2021 23:48 UTC
General Legal Council charges lawyer Kwasi Afrifa with 9 counts of misconduct
Mr Kwasi Afrifa is the lawyer at the centre of the alleged $5 million bribery scandal against Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. After several confrontations, the legal luminary, according to the chief refused to give him the remainder of the money paid ($75,000), hence, his dragging to the General Legal Council. If he's found culpable, the legal practitioner is likely to be suspended from practicing as a lawyer for at least 2 years. It would be recalled that Mr Afrifa, while speaking on this growing development, mentioned Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah in the case. The Chief Justice, in response, directed the Department of the Police (CID) to conduct investigations into a bribery allegation levelled against him.
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July 29, 2021 18:22 UTC
Road Safety Authority quizzes drivers to sharpen their knowledge on reducing accidents
The quiz competition is being held among the various transport unions at the bus terminals situated at every district capital in the Eastern Region. The road safety knowledge competition, which is dubbed in the Akan dialect as “Kwanso Ahobanbo Nimdie” will seek to make road safety education entertaining to the drivers and to offer rewards to those who would emerge winners at every stage of the competition. “We notice that some of these drivers have been driving for many years and never had a refresher course. To them, the programme was entertaining and that it would go a long way to make them extra alert behind the steering against road crashes since the questions and answers would keep ringing in their minds. Some of them were, however, of the view that the quiz questions should have been more advanced since most of them were too simple to answer.
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July 29, 2021 18:00 UTC
Government spent GH¢836m on free water policy - Finance Minister
General News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Finance Minister has revealed the cost of the free water government provided at the peak of the pandemic in Ghana• GH¢836.82 is the total amount spent on the free water policy• The free water policy began from April to December 2020Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has noted that a total of GH¢836.82 million was spent on the free water government gave to Ghanaians as part of measures to fight coronavirus. The free water policy began from April 2020 to December 2020 and was later extended to June this year for lifeline domestic customers. Ken Ofori-Atta while delivering the mid-year budget statement in Parliament, noted that 10 million dwellers were supplied with potable water by the Ghana Water Company Limited. He said, “Mr Speaker, as part of the government’s social interventions for supply of free water under the COVID-19 initiatives, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources partnered Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) and the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to ensure the full realisation of the objective. “In all, over ten million urban dwellers were supplied with potable water by GWCL from April to December 2020.
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July 29, 2021 17:37 UTC
Big opportunities are coming and I want you to be part of it - Akufo-Addo to youth
General News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has presented the 2021 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament• In his presentation, he delivered a message from the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo• The president said the youth should look out for big opportunities from the governmentThe president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the youth of the country to brace up for big opportunities that are to be introduced soon. Making this known through the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, he said that even though the recent times have been challenging, what the government has in the pipeline will be beneficial to them. Delivering the 2021 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, the minister explained that the president acknowledges that there have been difficulties in recent times and is initiating opportunities that will uplift their businesses. Your education has been disrupted; for many of you, your business plans are on hold because of lack of funding or opportunities. "But we have a message for you: big opportunities are coming, and the President wants you to be part of that.
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July 29, 2021 17:26 UTC
Encourage your children to choose the classroom over mining sites - Amansie South DCE charges parents
Regional News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe District Chief Executive Officer for Amasie South, Hon Clement Opoku Gyamfi has charged parents in the choose education over sending their children to the mining sites where they engage in all manner of activities to look for gold. Addressing the chiefs and people of Adubia, the Hon Opoku Gyamfi, popularly known as CID, who is also the youngest District Chief Executive Officer in President Akufo Addo's government, called on parents to prioritise their children's education despite the area being a known mining community. He thanked the Methodist Church for their vision and support for education by initiating the establishment of the school and encouraged the people to maintain the facility properly. Amansie South is a District in the Ashanti Region with Manso Adubia as its capital. It is a huge mining community that has continued to see some incredible transformation under the leadership of the District Chief Executive who is poised to change the narratives of the area from one known for its galamsey to a strong educational hub.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 29, 2021 17:15 UTC
Kotoko vs King Faisal: Emmanuel Keyekeh threatened to boycott second half over match-fixing - Former NCC Chair
Sports News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Asante Kotoko National Supporters leader, Kwaku Amponsah has claimed that midfielder, Emmanuel Keyekeh threatened to boycott the second half of the Porcupines’ game against King Faisal. According to Kweku Amponsah who is known in the football circles as Chairman K5, Emmanuel Keyekeh removed his jersey and threatened to play the second half because he suspected some level of foul play in the game. “Keyekeh removed his jersey at halftime and threatened not to play again if that is how they (Kotoko) are going to play. We the supporters have to come together to make sure that betting is out of our game.”“Keyekeh did that because he suspected match-fixing. Meanwhile, Alhaji Grusah, the owner of King Faisal confessed that he approached Asante Kotoko 'for help' in the relegation fight but they refused to give them the entire three points.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 29, 2021 16:30 UTC
Donate GH¢100 a month to help build National Cathedral - Govt appeals to Ghanaians
General News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFinance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to help the government with the building of the proposed National Cathedral by donating GH¢100 a month. “Work on the National Cathedral is progressing speedily and following the program of the contractor. The National Cathedral is expected to be officially commissioned on March 6, 2024. Upon completion, the National Cathedral will provide a space for formal religious activities of state and symbolize the enormous contribution of faith to nation-building,” he said in his speech. He furthered that “this state and church partnership envisaged by the president to develop the National Cathedral is on course.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 29, 2021 16:18 UTC
Angry Elmina fishermen boo Hawa Koomson and team, reject food items presented to them
This could be done through the use of a fire torch, pressure kerosene lamp, gas-lit lamp or battery, or generator-assisted incandescent lamps. It has been established by experts in the industry that such practices are unfriendly to the growth of the fishing industry but the fishermen at Elmina disagree. It is expected that on the dawn of Sunday, August 1, 2021, the ban on fishing will be lifted and the fisherfolk maintain that the stance by the minister on light fishing is problematic. Besides, they added, Mavis Hawa Koomson has not shown enough concern towards their welfare since the season was closed nearly a month now, and to be seen to now be coming to offer them anything is not welcome. It is not today that the season was almost over three days that she is bringing us food,” one of the fishermen told this portal.
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July 29, 2021 15:11 UTC
FULL TEXT: Government's 2021 mid-year budget review statement to Parliament
General News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has today, July 29, presented its 2021 mid-year budget review before Parliament. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announced some key job creation programmes and projects government intends to undertake over the next three and half years. He disclosed that government will not be seeking additional funding and supplementary budget for the next half of the 2021 financial year. Making the disclosure during the 2021 mid-year budget review before Parliament, Ken Ofori-Atta however told the House that Ghana's economy was on its path to recovery. See the full statement read by Ken Ofori-Atta here:
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July 29, 2021 14:16 UTC
You don't expect Akufo-Addo or me to enforce your law - Roads Minister to Assembly members
According to him, it is the duty of the Assembly to enforce its laws to prevent people from undertaking such activities within the jurisdiction. He noted that the Assembly and the Ga North MCE have the power to stop these indisciplined citizens. His outburst comes after videos went viral on social media showing how traders were selling around the interchange. In an interview with the media after touring the completed project, the Roads Minister said, “You don’t expect the president or me to come and do this enforcement in your jurisdiction. The power is in your hands and you expect someone to come and do your work for you with all the powers that you have?”The Pokuase interchange is recognized as the largest interchange in West Africa.
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July 29, 2021 13:22 UTC
Why wash Kotoko’s dirty clothes in public? - Steve Polack jabs Mariano Barreto
Sports News of Thursday, 29 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Steve Polack disagrees with Mariano Barreto's approach of running to the media with Asante Kotoko issues• Barreto is frustrated with the lack of washroom facilities at Kotoko's training ground• Steve Polack won the MTN FA Cup with Asante Kotoko in 2017Former Asante Kotoko coach, Steve Polack has taken a swipe at coach Mariano Barreto for always running to the media with the problems in the team. Asante Kotoko coach, Mariano Barreto has been ranting in the media space in the last couple of days with both internal and external problems in the Porcupine family. Mariano Barreto was recently quoted to have said on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM that the lack of washrooms at the club’s training ground has compelled the players to use a bush nearby to attend to nature’s call. But reacting to this in an interview with Oyerepa FM, Steve Polack stated that he disagrees with Barreto’s method of taking issues that can be solved internally to the media. I worked under such circumstances knowing there were plans to get the place in shape.”Steve Polack won the 2017 MTN FA Cup for Asante Kotoko after beating Accra Hearts of Oak.
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July 29, 2021 13:04 UTC
Pramkese shooting: Police gave me only GHC1,000 to fix my car – Taxi driver bemoans
Bullets have mutilated the car and the bloodstains in it will not encourage me to keep working with that car even if it is fixed. Five months after the incident, Ghanaweb Eastern Regional Correspondent, McAnthony Dagyenga, visited Akyem Pramkese to interact with the taxi driver. At the funeral, the Police Commander told me to come and take my car from the command. He said if they had used the car for a successful operation, they would have given me some money for my fuel. Amegavi told Ghanaweb that he needs a new car to work with as no car owner is ready to give him their car to use on ‘work and pay’ basis.
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July 29, 2021 12:30 UTC
Government not likely to introduce new taxes or levies - Stephen Amoah
The former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC explained further that job creation will be at the top of the government’s priorities, reports myjoyonline.com. “That’s why I’m saying that I’m expecting pragmatic Mid-Term policies and I think my government will not make any serious fiscal changes in terms of our taxes,” he stressed. Stephen Amoah added that the strengthening of sectors to create jobs will also feature predominantly in the budget. “The government will rather look into areas that will create more jobs and also look into strengthening production to generate taxes rather than going straight to also impose additional taxes on the people. The Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy will focus on job creation, improving revenue mobilization, and instituting programs aimed at revitalizing the economy.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 29, 2021 12:22 UTC