Why Akufo-Addo has delayed with the appointment of MMDCEs - John Boadu explains
The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu has been explaining why the appointment of MMDCEs has been delayed. According to him, the team set up for the vetting of the MMDCEs aspirants had to make sure there was a gender balance in their selection. Also, the infusion of youthful people and other factors including ethnic backgrounds contributed to the delay in settling for the selected persons. Meanwhile, the committee formed to vet the MMDCEs aspirants have completed their work and have submitted the report to President Akufo-Addo. There is the need to ensure gender balance, the infusion of youthful people, and also to respond to local dynamics and ethnic backgrounds as well,” John Boadu told Citi News.
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July 29, 2021 12:11 UTC
GhanaWeb4Good: 11-year-old physically challenged Wunam pleads for support to enroll in school
Wunam who is just 11 years old, was born with clubfoot and with both legs clinging together. Though Wunam has a wheelchair, without assistance, he is unable to make use of it. This problem has become an obstacle to the realization of Wunam's ambition as he dreams to become a professional teacher in the future. She is therefore appealing to the general public to come to their support and help Wunam realize his dreams. Wunam, on his part called on philanthropists, NGOs, and government agencies to come to his aid and help him enroll in school so he can work towards achieving his aim.
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July 28, 2021 16:52 UTC
Bulldog reveals the main reason for VIP's breakup
Entertainment of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• According to Bulldog, VIP split because members wanted to pursue their personal interests• The popular hip-life group fell apart in 2013• Bulldog is a former manager of VIPArtiste manager and entertainment critic, Bulldog has highlighted some reasons for the split of popular hip-life group, VIP now known as VVIP. There were initial rumours that the group fell apart due to a misunderstanding on some money issues. But touching on the exact reasons why the group separated, Bulldog who was once their manager said members of the group left to pursue their personal interests and not because they fought over money. In an interview with JoyFM’s A-Z monitored by GhanaWeb, Bulldog said:“Money was the last thing I can say for a fact. The Vision in Progress (VIP) music group was made up of Abdul Hamidu Ibrahim (Lazzy), Emmanuel Ababio (Promzy) and Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal) but initially also included Bone & Friction.
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July 28, 2021 16:18 UTC
Final year students of Kaleo Sec. Tech. leave school over expulsion of colleagues
Regional News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Upper West Region:Reports reaching GhanaWeb indicate that final year students of the Kaleo Senior High Technical school students in the Nadawli-Kaleo district of the Upper West region have ran home in protest over the expulsion of their colleagues by school authorities. The protesting final year students therefore reportedly left the school after failing to get the expected response from the authorities. The school, during the just ended Muslim Eid-ul-Adha festivity had decided to give only Muslim students free exeat to go home for the celebrations, preventing the non-muslims from leaving campus. But the now expelled students demanded to be allowed home to use the opportunity to buy themselves some provisions resulting in the expulsion. It is however not clear whether the said expelled students will be allowed to sit for their impending final examination.
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July 28, 2021 13:41 UTC
Akumersu Waterfalls identified as a great tourist site potential
General News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Eastern RegionA visit to the Akumersu Waterfalls in the Eastern Region revealed that the Fall could become one of Ghana's biggest tourism havens if developed to appreciable standards. Residents say all previous calls to government, investors, philanthropists and non-governmental organisations to assist the area to develop the available waterfalls have yielded nothing. A resident of Akumersu, 75-year-old Tetteh Henry has lived in this community for the past fifty years and has known about the Akumersu Waterfalls forty years ago. “I consulted my elder that we have a certain area if developed as a tourist site, it will attract lots, from outside and within,” said Mr. Kofi. GhanaWeb's checks however revealed that the said unnamed investor is Ghanaian pastor, industrialist and entrepreneur, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
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July 28, 2021 13:18 UTC
Medikal attacked on social media for sharing semi-nude picture of Fella Makafui
Entertainment of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Medikal posted a picture of Fella Makafui clearly revealing her backside• The rapper has been trolled for exposing his wife’s body on social media• Medikal is fond of flaunting his wife’s buttocks on social mediaMedikal has been subjected to public backlash after he shared an almost naked picture of his wife, Fella Makafui revealing her curves and protruding backside. In the said picture, Fella Makafui was captured in a short see-through laced outfit which clearly revealed and defined her full butt. In what was supposed to be a picture advertising for a waist trainer, Medikal first shared the picture which has since gone viral with the caption ;“This magic waist trainer working some magic on wifee. Contact them to get some for your girl too or tag anyone you think should get you some.”This post has since drawn wild reactions from social media users who have heavily criticized the rapper for sharing what is only meant for public viewing. This is not the first time the rapper has flaunted his wife’s butt on social media as it can be recalled that sometime back, Medikal shared a video of himself playing with his wife’s huge buttocks in a pool.
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July 28, 2021 13:07 UTC
Supreme Court removes Justice Honyenuga from hearing Opuni, Agongo case
General News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Council for Dr Opuni had earlier appealed for Justice Honyenuga to be recused from his case on grounds of bias• Supreme Court ruled that the application was substantial and hence issues Justice Honyenuga dismissed while hearing the case will be admitted. • Dr Stephen Opuni and Seidu Agongo are standing trial for causing GHS217 million financial loss to the stateHigh Court judge hearing the case of former COCOBOD boss Dr Stephen Opuni and Seidu Agongo has been removed by the Supreme Court, classfmonline reports. Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga was barred from further hearing the case following accusations of political bias against the defense, according to classfmonline’s report. But reacting to the application by Dr Opuni’s counsel, Justice Honyenuga in his ruling on March 16, 2020, dismissed the motion for his recusal describing the motion as incompetent and misconceived. The former COCOBOD CEO and businessman Seidu Agongo are in court for allegedly causing GHS217 million financial loss to the state following a case in connection with the purchase of fertiliser by the institution.
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July 28, 2021 12:26 UTC
Massive disinfection in public places required to mitigate coronavirus third wave
General News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWith Ghana experiencing a third wave of coronavirus infections, there has been renewed efforts to undertake massive disinfection of all public places. “Aside from strictly adhering to the safety protocols which is personal, a massive nationwide disinfection of public places would augment the safety of the nation.”With regards to the potency of the chemicals used for disinfection, Addae disclosed that his outfit currently uses a chemical that contains hydrogen peroxide properties. “Due to the severity of the delta variant of the virus, we decided to use some peculiar chemicals in disinfecting. We started with Hypo Chlorine, viral oxy, one drop plus and all of these are strong chemicals to assist in the exercise,” Addae added. At the terminals and sections of the airport, the disinfection team took turns in the open space of the airport, ground, chairs, tables, other dusted surfaces, machines and devices at the airport.
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July 28, 2021 12:22 UTC
Korle Bu introduces webinar series to educate Ghanaians
Health News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), as part of efforts to improve healthcare among Ghanaians, is holding a webinar series. The virtual conferencing platform known as the “Korle Bu Webinar Series” aims at getting members of the public abreast with health related issues. The Webinar which has two variants; the Scientific Webinar and the Public Education Series will, among other things, increase knowledge and skills dissemination. To kickstart this series, a first will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 to educate the public on the serious liver infection - Hepatitis B. All are encouraged to join the webinar series on Zoom with meeting ID – 83065524498 and passcode: 139079You can also join the discussions on Facebook and Youtube @Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
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July 28, 2021 12:00 UTC
Obinim is back on Twitter trends; here’s why
The irate youth, numbering twelve, besieges Kweku Frimpong’s home and orders him to do the needful or face the wrath. The song, since its release on July 16, 2021, has become a street anthem, garnering close to two million views. In a video clip which has gone viral, Bishop Obinim, clad in a blue-black suit, could be seen gently repeating the lyrics of the song and explaining in detail what the concept is. “I pay particular attention to every song I listen to,” Obinim said as he set the tone for the breakdown. They want to face him and take their part of the transaction.”Obinim has since taken over the first spot on Twitter trends as tweeps express their views on his video.
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July 28, 2021 11:48 UTC
Tokyo Olympics: Shakul Samed loses to Turkish boxer Bayram Malkan
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHeavyweight boxer, Shakul Samed’s journey at the Tokyo Olympic Games came to end earlier today after losing his fight against experienced Turkish boxer, Bayram Malkan by Technical Knockout [TKO] in their round of 16 bout. A heavy punch from Bayram Malkan dropped Shakul Samed to the canvas in the second round of the men’s 81 kg fight. Shakul Samed is the first boxer from the Black Bombers to bow out of the Games in Tokyo. Prior to this fight, Shakul Samed was ranked 3rd in Africa and 10 in the world in the Light heavyweight division. Tetteh’s next fight is against Cuban boxer Yosvany Veitía on July 31 in the round of 16.
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July 28, 2021 11:45 UTC
Don’t position yourselves for unnecessary attacks – Opuni Frimpong to MPs fronting LGBTQ+ Bill
Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has urged Members of Parliament pushing for the passage of the LGBTQ+ Bill, to refrain from engaging in confrontations with critics. Opuni-Frimpong said it is necessary that the MPs spearheading the passage of the bill compose and restrain themselves in the face of the opposition. “It is not their fight and so they should not position themselves for unnecessary attacks so we are praying to God that Ghana will be different. Opuni-Frimpong also encouraged them to be unwavering in their course because the entire nation has their back. “This is just the draft bill, we have a long way ahead of us, parliament has to make a decision before it is appended by the President.
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July 28, 2021 11:37 UTC
Supreme Court to rule on Opuni’s application seeking recusal of Justice Honyenuga
Consequently, Dr Opuni wants the judge removed and the case assigned to a different judge per the application at the apex court. BackgroundFormer CEO of COCOBOD, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, petitioned the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, seeking the removal of the judge presiding over his trial. On Friday, June 18, Justice Honyenuga said he had received a copy of the petition sent to the Chief Justice but did not disclose the contents of the petition. He also said Dr. Opuni had filed another application at the Supreme Court seeking its intervention. Justice Honyenuga adjourned the hearing to June 29, to await the Chief Justice’s decision on the petition.
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July 28, 2021 10:52 UTC
Seek immediate financial reliefs from IMF-World Bank to support economic recovery – Govt told
From the last monetary policy report by the Bank of Ghana, we’ve noticed that debt was gradually increasing and that is a major threat to our economy,” Dr Preprah said. He continued, “What I have been advising is to go to IMF and World Bank for some funds. Meanwhile, latest figures released by the Bank of Ghana show that the country’s total public debt stock has increased again. Ghana’s debt stock reached GH¢304.6 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2021. For the period ending May 2021, the central bank’s figures showed the country’s public debt stock rose to some GH¢332.4 billion.
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July 28, 2021 09:49 UTC
US$5m bribe saga: ASEPA welcomes Akufo-Addo’s response
According to ASEPA, the response from the presidency is in line with what they expected. The CJ was accused by Lawyer Kwasi Afrifa that he had asked for a US$5 million bribe to deliver a favourable judgment in a case involving his client. ASEPA in a petition last month called on the president to activate provisions of Article 146 of the 1992 constitution to begin impeachment proceedings against Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. (7) The committee appointed under clause (6) of this article shall inquire into the petition and recommend to the President whether the Chief Justice ought to be removed from office. (9) The President shall, in each case, act in accordance with the recommendations of the committee.
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July 28, 2021 09:22 UTC