Chief Imam to mark Tuesday’s Eid in new mosque complex
Religion of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: 3news.comThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has announced that this year’s national Eid-ul Adha prayers will be marked inside the newly commissioned National Mosque of Ghana Complex. In a press release dated Saturday, July 17, the Chief Imam said he will mark this year’s celebrations for the first time at Kanda in the mosque complex, which was commissioned on Friday, July 16. He, however, stressed that Covid-19 restrictions are still in force “and therefore insist on the strict adherence of the protocols at all prayer grounds”. He recommends that those to join the prayers wear masks, use sachet water for purposes of ablution and use personal mats at prayer grounds, among others. “His Eminence also requests that the assistance, and support of the regional coordinating councils, and the regional police commands in ensuring that Covid-19 protocols and guidelines are followed at all prayer grounds.”
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July 17, 2021 13:52 UTC
Accident causes heavy traffic on Accra-Kumasi highway
General News of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• An accident has occurred on the Accra-Kumasi highway• This has led to heavy traffic on that stretch• The police at the time of this report had arrived at the scene to control the situationTravellers have been at a standstill for hours due to heavy traffic on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The informant with the username, Nana Yaw Kesseh Cardinal on Facebook said the traffic started on the Accra-Kumasi highway at 4am. Wow … the police are directing the cars to ease the traffic," he said in his video capturing the moment. He attributed the terrific traffic situation to an accident that occurred on the road and the vehicles were yet to be towed. Meanwhile, several Ghanaians are calling for the dualization of the Accra-Kumasi highway to enhance the free flow of vehicles.
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July 17, 2021 13:30 UTC
Man lynched at Baifikrom
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: kasapafmonline.comA man believed to be in his late 20’s has been lynched at Baifikrom a suburb of Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. Information gathered by Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan indicates that the victim is not known in the community but is believed to have been killed elsewhere and dumped in the area. He was found in a pool of blood tied with a rope with his clothes beside him opposite the Baifikrom Basic School Early Saturday around 4:30am. Residents say people have been stealing in the area in recent times, hence believed he was caught committing a crime. The Assembly Man for the area, Abeiku Nyankson in an Interview with Kasapa FM news said, he was called around 8:00 am that an unidentified person has been lynched at the Baifikrom Basic School Presimes so he rushed to the area and found that the man was dead.
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July 17, 2021 13:18 UTC
Give us a break; we don't need this energy in 2021 - Vida Adutwumwaa fires Magluv
According to Magluv, Michy whilst together with her former boyfriend was also having an affair with other men. We continue tomorrow.”Reacting to this on GhanaWeb TV’s Bloggers’ Forum with Abrantepa, Vida Adutwumwaa, condemned the actions of Magluv. She argued that nobody has the right to question how Michy lived her life since she was never married to Shatta Wale. “You guys should give us a break, we don’t need this energy in 2021. Is Shatta Wale married to Michy?
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July 17, 2021 13:07 UTC
Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto wants match fixing allegations investigated by GFA
Sports News of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: footballghana.comAsante Kotoko coach, Mariano Barreto has called on the Ghana Football Association [GFA] to investigate the allegations of match-fixing. With the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League set to be wrapped up this weekend, allegations of match-fixing dominated the headlines and the local media. According to the Portuguese manager, he feels ashamed about the allegations of match-fixing in the country. He stressed that the country's football governing body must crack the whip to ensure these allegations are investigated. Asante Kotoko meanwhile are likely to be runners up but will host Elmina Shark at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday.
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July 17, 2021 12:56 UTC
Beautiful photos of Odartey Lamptey's new family emerges
Gloria Appiah had appealed to the court to take ownership of the former Aston Villa and Black Stars striker’s plush residence as part of her alimony. It will be recalled that following the dissolution of their marriage in June 2017, a High Court Judge, Cecilia Don-Chebe Agbevey, ordered Gloria Appiah to vacate the footballer’s seven-bedroom mansion at East Legon. This was after the judge had ordered her to be settled with GHC200,000, a car and Nii Odartey Lamptey’s house at Dome. As if to spite Gloria Appiah even more, a new photo of Nii Odartey Lamptey, his new wife, and their three children (a boy and two girls), has emerged. In the photo, the entire family spots jeans shirts and dresses in a matching fashion.
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July 17, 2021 12:54 UTC
Thieves bolt with musical instruments from Assemblies of God church
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Ogome branch of Assemblies of God church in the Eastern region has been raided• The thieves took away amplifiers, keyboard, guitar, and other musical instruments• The case has been reported to the Odumase-Krobo policeSome musical instruments including microphones, amplifiers have been stolen from the Ogome branch of Assemblies of God church in the Eastern region. This was disclosed by the leader of the church, Reverend Isaac Gyedu, in an interview with Starr News. According to him, the thieves, after several failed attempts to break into the burglar-proof window, chiseled and removed the window to pave way for them to carry out their operation. The boot was full so they booked one seat for the guy so he sat and put the audio links and others on the seat. The case has been reported to the Odumase Krobo police for investigations to be launched into the matter.
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July 17, 2021 12:45 UTC
How I feed, cater for my 47 wives and 240 children – Chief discloses
General News of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA local chief in Tengzug in the Talensi District in the Upper East Region who is married to 47 wives and has about 240 children has disclosed how they care for each other. Speaking to Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, on Angel TV's Anopa Bofo show, Nana, a son of the popular chief, disclosed that even though the family is huge in number, they live cordially among themselves. Nana explained that most of the family members depend on farming as their major source of income and food. Nana told Kofi Adoma that they spread across all parts of the country due to their huge number. The family worships a god called Nana Tongor which they claim watches over all indigenes of the village and grants them their heart desires.
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July 17, 2021 12:00 UTC
Mr. Drew smokes peace pipe with Kurl Songx
Entertainment of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: SammyKay MediaA few years ago, Highly Spiritual Music signees, Kurl Songx, Mr. Drew and Krymi were at loggerheads over the rightful owner of the smashing hit song “Dwe” which featured Sarkodie. Whilst Krymi and Mr. Drew were on one side refuting the claims made by Kurl Songx that he was the writer and original owner of the song, the latter kept his ground and maintained his stance. Their disagreement and back and forth on the radio went on for some time and led to a break of the relationship between them which eventually saw Kurl Songx doing his own music without the involvement of his record label, Highly Spiritual Music. Well, the lenses of Sammy Kay Media captured both Kurl Songx and the “Selee Man” Mr. Drew put their differences aside to smoke the peace pipe as they reunited to wow the crowd with a splendid performance alongside Kwabena Kwabena at the Paddies pub and Lounge in Accra.
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July 17, 2021 12:00 UTC
Nawuni flood victims blame NaDMO for failure to support them relocate.
Regional News of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Northen RegionResidents of Nawuni in the Kumbungu District have blamed the National Disaster Management Organization (NaDMO) for failing to support them relocate to a newly acquired area. Speaking to GhanaWeb, the Assemblyman of the area, Alhassan Yussif stated that part of the interventions to the residents was that, NaDMO would support them relocate, which they have failed to do so. Hon Yussif said he has written to the District NaDMO director to remind him of the support but was blatantly told to redirect the letter to the district Assembly instead. Mr Yussif has appealed to authorities to look into their situation and ensure the needful is done to facilitate the relocation. Meanwhile, GhanaWeb's attempts to get the District NaDMO Director to respond to the issues have proven futile.
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July 17, 2021 11:48 UTC
How can a Presidential staffer make a pedophilic comment and still have his job? – Ras Mubarak asks
According to him, if it were a civilized country, Nana Hesse Ogyiri would have been sacked in less than 48 hours for making a pedophilic comment about a teenager. Ras Mubarak in a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb said, “I’m told the said gentleman works in the Office of the President. These things happen because of a predatory mindset of the Nana Hesse Ogyiris of our society. How can a Presidential Staffer make a pedophilic comment and still have his job?” he quizzed. The presidential staffer, Nana Hesse Ogyiri in a post after sharing Farida Mahama's photo said, “Former President John Mahama’s daughter, Farida.
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July 17, 2021 11:26 UTC
All Christians have failed if Moesha goes back to the world – Nana Yaw Wiredu
Entertainment of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Nana Yaw Wiredu has called on the church to support actress Moesha Budoung• The actress is now a born-again Christian• According to Nana Yaw, a u-turn by the actress will amount to a failure on the part of Christians in GhanaEntertainment pundit, Nana Yaw Wiredu, has stated that he will be disappointed in Christians in the country, should born-again actress Moesha Budoung find her way back into the world after her repentance. If Moesha goes back to the world, all Christians have failed. Actress Moesha in a viral video stated that she had sold her possessions including her Range Rover adding that her bank account is also empty. But reacting to this, Nana Yaw indicated that one must not accept the ‘poverty’ tag just to prove their love for Christ. Some have said that she didn’t attend a proper church… that’s why I said what I said that, If Moesha goes back to the world, all Christians have failed.”Watch the full show below:
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July 17, 2021 11:15 UTC
Reports: Ismail Ganiyu rejects Kotoko contract extension talks amid Hearts of Oak interest
Sports News of Saturday, 17 July 2021Source: footballghana.comBlack Stars defender, Abdul Ismail Ganiyu has reportedly rejected a fresh contract tabled before him by Asante Kotoko according to reports. According to the reports, the centre back has received offers from European clubs but has also been talking to recently crowned Ghana Premier League champions Accra Hearts of Oak. The Phobians are looking to add some more quality to their team as they prepare to battle in the CAF Champions League. Ganiyu was a star performer for Asante Kotoko this season and also gave a good account of himself with the Black Stars. Also, watch last week's episode of the Friday debate on GhanaWeb TV with Joel Eshun in the post below:
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July 17, 2021 11:15 UTC
Dumelo descends heavily on NPP Communicator for making 'uncouth' comments about Mahama’s daughter
Dumelo described the NPP communicator as a unreasonable for making such uncouth comments about the teenager. He warned him to desist from making those comments about Farida Mahama or any underaged girls. Your children should be ashamed of you and your uncouth comments. In the same vein, a presidential staffer has been backlashed for making a sexist and pedophilic post about the same teenager (Farida Mahama) when her father, (John Dramani Mahama) posted her photo to celebrate her on her birthday. Social media users did not spare him either as they said he’s a threat to young girls in society.
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July 17, 2021 10:52 UTC
BizTech: Stop charging us illegal fees at the ports – GUTA
Aside from this concern raised, the President of the Association, Dr Joseph Obeng, disclosed that these shipping lines charge importers illegal fees after paying huge sums of money for freight. Speaking on GhanaWeb’s BizTech programme, Dr Obeng said, “What we want government to look at is the activities of the shipping lines here. So, government should as matter of urgency try and bring a matter of controls into the Shipping lines activities otherwise it is a rip off. Dr Obeng advised that these shipping lines work 24/7 like the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to prevent traders' goods from running into demurrages. This, he said, will help lessen the burden of importers when clearing their goods at the ports.
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July 17, 2021 09:45 UTC