LIVE UPDATES: Accra Young Wise v Hearts of Oak
Sports News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWelcome to the LIVE UPDATES of the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 game between Accra Hearts of Oak versus Accra Young Wise FC which is taking place at the Theather of Dreams at 3:00 pm. The Rainbow club however comes up against Accra Young Wise FC, a side who defeated the West African Football Academy in the round of 32. Accra Young Wise FC defeated WAFA on penalties by 6-5 after their match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes of action. The Phobians who are in the form of their lives will fancy a win over Accra Young Wise FC who come into this game as underdogs. Follow the LIVE UPDATES below
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July 07, 2021 15:11 UTC
Where is the culture of silence if NDC demonstrated freely? - Buaben Asamoa asks
Politics of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: peacefmonline.comDirector of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa says the demonstration embarked on by the youth wing of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeats the assertion of the culture of silence in the country. Members of the opposition National Democratic Congress have slammed President Akufo-Addo, describing him as a “dictator” as they hit the streets of Accra to protest. Supporters of the NDC also decried what they say is the growing injustice in the country under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo. “The NDC claim that Ghana has reverted to the days of culture of silence in the country but here they are on the street embarking on a demonstration without any harassment. Where is the culture of silence they talked about?
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July 07, 2021 15:11 UTC
Goalkeeper of the Year award, a challenge to keep working to build myself – Danlad Ibrahim
Sports News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: footballghana.comKing Faisal shot-stopper, Danlad Ibrahim has said that he does not see the Goalkeeper of the Year award as a success but a challenge for him to keep working hard in order to build himself. The on-loan Asante Kotoko goalie was crowned Goalkeeper of the Year by the Ghana Football Awards last Saturday in Accra. He was picked ahead of Black Stars and Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora and Richard Ofori who plays for Orlando Pirates in South Africa. Reacting to the success chalked, he said, “Winning goalkeeper of the year award is no fluke. It has been hard work and sacrifice within the year under review.”“Nonetheless, I do not see it as a success but a challenge to keep working hard to build myself,” he told Opemsou FM.
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Military took charge at Ejura after police crowd control failed – A/R Minister
He explained that this comes after the police service’s inability to control the protesters. Answering questions on whether this was the first time the military had front such an operation, Simon Osei-Mensah said, “I’ve used this strategy all this while. This is the first time we have casualties, and I think we should continue with it”. He pointed out that he ordered the military to the chaotic scene after he gathered intelligence that the youth had planned to burn the Ejura police station. The Ashanti Regional Minister told the 3-member committee probing the Ejura disturbance that he won’t mention the names of the informants.
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July 07, 2021 13:52 UTC
FLASHBACK: Government focused on more oil discoveries – Akufo-Addo
“I believe God will be on our side once again under another NPP administration to strike more oil and gas. President stated that the commitment of the national oil company, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), to find oil and gas in the Voltaian Basin, is reassuring, and was delighted about this bold step. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after turning on the valves on the FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor to signal the formal production of oil in commercial quantities from the Sankofa oil and gas fields. Gov’t outlines oil objectivesWith the oil industry increasingly becoming an important contributor to the country’s economy, President Akufo-Addo indicated that the efficient management of petroleum resources and its associated revenues is a national priority. Improving transparency in the management of the country’s oil and gas resources and strengthening the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) to enhance further transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector, he added, is of the utmost importance to his government.
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July 07, 2021 13:41 UTC
GhOne, GhanaWeb to telecast, live-stream Ghana Music Awards UK launch
Entertainment of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: attractivemustapha.comLeading Ghanaian website GhanaWeb and a subsidiary of EIB group GhOne Television will be broadcasting live the official launch of the 2021 edition of Ghana Music Awards UK. The diary prepares the road map for the awards scheme is slated to be held on October 9th in London at the plush Royal Regency Palace. The event is expected to attract Ghanaian music fans in the UK, other European countries, and across the world. Following this agreement, GhOne and GhanaWeb amongst other media partners will telecast live the official launch and nominees' announcement of the 5th edition of the Ghana Music Awards UK on 23rd July at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The source at the Planning & Advisory Board of GMAUK also confirmed other media partnership deals including Zylofon Media, Media General, Multi-Media Group and Despite Media all in Ghana, and Prekese Radio in Hamburg, Germany.
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July 07, 2021 13:07 UTC
I’ll pursue professional development for journalists - Gayheart Mensah
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGayheart Mensah, an aspiring candidate for the presidency of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has said professional development and continuous capacity building for journalists would be one of his main pursuits when elected as president of the association. He was speaking during a meeting with members of the GJA from the Volta Region to share his vision with the journalists and also share his campaign message, which is captured under the slogan POWER-UP. He was of the view that the GJA should offer a comprehensive and attractive set of benefits to its members, one of which ought to be professional development. “This is one way to mitigate the apathy and lack of interest in the activities of the GJA”. He has completely changed the how campaign for elections in the GJA are conducted, using innovative communication tools and channels to reach out to members of the association.
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July 07, 2021 12:22 UTC
GhanaWeb Poll: 78.60% of respondents dissatisfied with security agencies handling of protests
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA GhanaWeb poll has shown that some 78.60% of respondents represented by 2,563 votes have said they are dissatisfied with the approach of security agencies in the handling of protestors. The poll which was conducted from June 28, 2021, showed some 637 votes represented by 19.53% were however satisfied with the security agencies handling of protest in the country. In all, a total of 3,261 votes were garnered from the poll. Already youth groups such as the #FixtheCountry, the Economic Fighters League have been in Court battling with the Police to give them the green light to move ahead with their protests. See results from the poll below:
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July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC
Flashback: I don’t like NDC – Kweku Baako
He, however, stated that he won’t hesitate to support the policies of the NDC if they are good policies and will be of great benefits to Ghanaians. “I’ll be dishonest if I say for instance, I like the NDC or I endorse the NDC, I’ll be dishonest. Read the full story originally published on January 31, 2006, on GhanawebEditor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako Jr. has said he does not like the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a party. “I’ll be dishonest if I say for instance I like the NDC or I endorse the NDC, I’ll be dishonest. He also said even though he is a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), he votes for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in presidential elections.
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July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC
#SayItLoud: Chinese company 'takes over' West Hills City with activities, posing hazard, danger to residents
Chairman of the Landlords and Residents Association of Westhills City, Rev Wiredu Antwi, had noted a few weeks ago about blasting of rocks in the area which had resulted in tremors; causing destruction to properties. Speaking on GhanaWeb’s #SayItLoud, Rev Antwi noted that although it appeared the manufacturing company had permit for their activities, they were operating outside the remits assigned. He lamented about poor and reckless driving of heavy-duty trucks on feeder roads usually leaving clouds of dust in their wake. Rev Wiredu noted that there is usually no warden to direct these cars and as a result, the lives of young people and other residents are in constant danger. The Chairman of the Westhills City Landlords and Residents Association again disclosed that the plastic producing component of Sunda was in the habit of indiscriminately burning their waste products openly, much to the chagrin of the residents.
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July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC
Parliament approves US$200 million World Bank loan to fight coronavirus pandemic
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Parliament has approved a US$200 million loan request by government to assist it to fight the coronavirus pandemic•Ghana will spend US$137.15 million to procure COVID-19 vaccines intended to inoculate 7.6 million people•Ghana has projected to vaccinate 20 million of its population by the end of 2021Parliament has approved a loan request by government from the World Bank to allocate an additional US$200 million to help it fight the coronavirus pandemic, Joy News has reported. “The committee was informed that each dose of the vaccine is estimated to cost US$10.55,” portions of the Committee’s report read. The loan facility, the Committee's report explained is aside a US$100 million and US$130 million loans taken from the World Bank back in 2020. “This is aside US$100 million and US$130 million loans taken from the World Bank for the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Plans 1 and 2 in 2020,” the report said. Additionally, portions of the loan from the World Bank will also go toward supporting vulnerable groups in society.
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July 07, 2021 09:22 UTC
What happened on Day 1 of Ejura Committee sitting
The two are the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah and Erastus Asare Donkor, a journalist who shot the viral video of the shootings. Simon Osei-Mensah made the first appearance and mounted a spirited defence of his decision to order army personnel to the community. He claims to have received intel and did not have enough time to convey a Regional Security meeting on the intel as required by law. He saw nothing wrong with his unilateral decision to engage the service of army personnel contrary to what the law as pointed out by the committee members state. He dismissed suggestions from a member of the committee that the media could have exaggerated the incident.
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July 07, 2021 07:07 UTC
‘If Ghana will go to war, it will be from the media’ – Kennedy Agyapong
GhanaWeb monitored comments Agyapong made when he appeared on the July 6, 2021 edition of the Good Evening Ghana talk show. Asked whether he was concerned about the security situation in Ghana as has played out recently, he replied: “very concerned, about the media. I have always said that if Ghana will go to war, if Ghana will be destroyed; it will be from the media. “I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demo talking about security, they gat nerves; but you know, we have to tolerate them because it is about politics. The atrocities committed by these people in this country, they gat nerves,” a bewildered Agyapong added.
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July 07, 2021 06:33 UTC