Olympic Games: Ghana’s Azamati, Joe Paul pull out of major events
Whiles Azamati has opted out of the 200-metres race, his teammate Joe Paul has also pulled out of the 100-metre race. This, he says is to enable him focus on his area of specialty which is the 200-metre race and also reserve energy for the 4by100-metre race. This, he says is to enable him focus on his area of specialty which is the 100m race and the relays. “The decision we took for Azamati and Joe Paul to run one individual race each was influenced by the scheduling at the Tokyo Olympics. Team Ghana has pitched camp in Baltimore in the United States of America ahead of the games.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:22 UTC
‘I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demo talking about security’ – Kennedy Agyapong
GhanaWeb monitored comments Agyapong made when he appeared on the July 6 edition of the Good Evening Ghana talk show. “I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demonstration 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. “Both PNDC and NDC (were disastrous), and I was surprised at Totobi Quakyi commenting on security. In his time at National Security, what did he do?
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Respect Ga culture or return to your hometown - Nungua Paramount Chief
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHead of the Nungua Traditional Council in the Greater Accra Region has called for a robust preservation of the customs, culture and beliefs of the Ga people. According to Professor Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, disregard for Ga culture and values by natives and non-indigenes alike was a worrying development that needed to be reversed. “The Homowo festival by the Gas commences from now till the end of September, and within this period rituals are performed accordingly. He entreated the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, who was present at the durbar to champion the cause of preserving the Ga culture. Aside from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, also in attendance was the Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah and a number of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
March for Justice: Why Asiedu Nketia demonstrated in his car while others walked
Viral videos capture Asiedu Nketia standing in his car and jamming to the various reggae tunes that were played. From the Accra Mall where the demonstration commenced to Parliament where everything was brought to close, Asiedu Nketia is reported to have done his procession in his car. Speaking in an interview with Adom FM, Asiedu Nketia said took that decision to prevent his supporters from flouting the coronavirus rules. Victims of acts of violence from Ejura, Ablekuma Central, Odododiodioo, Banda etc must all not be denied justice. Instruct the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice to improve the justice system and Wean the Judiciary off partisan political influence.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Why Bagbin was absent when NDC presented 'March for Justice' petition
In the absence of the speaker, leaders of the Majority and Minority caucuses received the petition promising that appropriate action will be taken on the demands. According to GhanaWeb sources, the speaker is currently out of the country on official assignment hence his absence when the 'March for Justice' protesters arrived to present their petition. This position is corroborated by Joy News journalist, Joseph Opoku Gakpo who disclosed on the station's Top Story programme of July 6 that Alban Bagbin was currently in Nigeria. Before arriving in parliament, the protest leaders had stopped at the presidency to present a copy of the petition to the president. The party's General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Women’s Organiser Hannah Bissiw presented the petition which was received at the Jubilee House by a Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Official: Wives of President, Vice President to receive salaries
The new arrangement will see the spouses of the first and second gentlemen officially being paid salaries which is a departure from the previous practice of paying them allowances. Under Article 71, the First Lady and Second Lady are not office holders so no one can determine their benefits under that article. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, Faustina Acheampong, Fulera Liman etc have all been receiving salaries since President Kufuor's time. Oppong-Nkrumah disclosed further that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2019 established a committee chaired by Professor Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu to make proposals on allowances paid to wives of President and his vice. It is, therefore, not true as it is being circulated that the President has approved of emoluments to the First Lady and Second Lady,” he addeed.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 06:00 UTC
Coronavirus: Govt paid GH¢157 for a pack of tissue paper – Suhuyini reveals
In mentioning some of the alleged corrupt practices witnessed under the government with regards to the coronavirus fight, he cited what he said was the inflated cost of a pack of tissue paper. The lawmaker said he sighted a contract where government paid a whopping GH¢157 for a pack of tissue paper. “Just the tissue paper being sold for GH¢157. Suhuyini also highlighted other aspects of the coronavirus battle which he contends government is failing at. He said most of the laboratories that undertake the testing have not been paid by the government.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 05:48 UTC
Why John Mahama was absent at NDC’s ‘March for Justice’ protest
John Mahama’s absence raised a few questions on social media as some persons wondered why he absented himself. But Sam George told Citi FM that the former president was occupied with other party matters that needed his attention. He said however that the protest would not have been successful without his behind-the-scenes support. The march was to protest over what they believe is injustice being perpetrated by the Akufo-Addo government. Speaking at the protest, Johnson Asiedu Nketia challenged President Akufo-Addo to ensure justice for victims of brutality at the hands of the country’s security agencies.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 05:48 UTC
There is no miracle at TB Joshua’s Synagogue but magic – Former aide
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• TB Joshua’s security aid believes the late prophet never performed miracles• He said he did magic at his church• He indicated that people who claim to be healed from a particular sickness deceive the publicCletus Ossai, former security aide to the late TB Joshua, has said there is no miracle at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). According to him, all the miracle works shown on the churches TV station, Emmanuel TV, are all planned by the church and it is not real. “The church will arrange with a hospital at Yaba, Federal Medical Centre for the result. TB Joshua, a televangelist, and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) died on June 5, 2021, at the age of 57. The SCOAN is yet to name his successor.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 04:30 UTC
Coronavirus: About 1.2 million Ghanaians have been vaccinated
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHealth Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has disclosed that about 1.2 million Ghanaians have been vaccinated since COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country earlier this year. According to him, out of the total figure, some 380,320 have received their second shots as the government continues to roll out more vaccines. Speaking at an event in Accra, the Minsiter reiterated government's plan to inoculate some 20 million citizens as contained in the national Vaccine Deployment Plan. “We aim to vaccinate 20 million (60 per cent) of Ghanaians so as to achieve herd immunity,” he said. The event at which he spoke was a trilateral program aimed at improving quality maternal and child health care and Covid-19 prevention.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 00:33 UTC
Kaaka was killed by his brother – Police
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Police preliminary investigations have indicated that Baba Iddi murdered his brother, the late Kaaka• This confirms an eyewitness report on the death of the late social media activist• The suspect is still in police custody awaiting to be arraigned before courtPolice have confirmed that social activist, Mohammed Iddrisu, popularly known as Kaaka was murdered by his brother. This follows an eyewitness account on what led to the demise of the late social media activist. Speaking to Kessben TV in an interview, the woman said she saw Baba Iddi, a brother of Kaaka attacking him, after which he pulled the body of the deceased away from the scene of the murder. According to her, she thought Kaaka was trying to clear goats from the compound when she first heard the noise but then it continued consistently and then she heard Kaaka breathing heavily. It would be recalled that the late Kaaka was murdered on Friday, June 25, 2021.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 18:33 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 6
Business News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil dropped down on the commodities market today at a unit price of -2.48• Cotton dropped on the market today to sell at a unit price of 0.00• Coffee also stood at a price unit of -3.00On the commodities market today, July 6, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-four dollars, sixty-eight cents ($74.68) as compared to yesterday’s trading of seventy-six dollars, thirty-three cents ($76.33). Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and three dollars, thirty-two cents ($1,803.32) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-one dollars, fifty-four cents ($1,791.54). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, two hundred and ninety dollars ($2,290.00) as compared to yesterday’s trading of two thousand, three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($2,325.00)Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and forty-nine dollars, fifty-five cents ($149.55) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one hundred and fifty-three dollars, seventy-five dollars ($153.75).
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 16:18 UTC
Chieftaincy institutions pivotal to promoting environmental best practices – Opoku-Anti
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManaging Director of waste management firm Zoomlion, Gloria Opoku-Anti has underscored the need for chieftaincy institutions to play a pivotal role in the promotion of best environmental practices. According to her, traditional rulers have the requisite influence in urging citizens to promote best practices in keeping their environment safe, secure and clean. “This is quite important because when one has a waste bin at home, it reduces the incidence of indiscriminate dumping, reduces the spread of communicable diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, and cholera,” she added. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II on his part expressed gratitude to the company for their kind gesture after it made a donation of waste bins and other essential items. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II assured the company of his support in the promotion of the 1 Million Bin Project and appealed to all stakeholders to add their support to the initiative.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 15:56 UTC
‘We don’t feel safe’ – Residents of Yilo Krobo, Lower Manya to govt
“For me, I’ll say no; I don’t feel safe. Though I’m a chief, I don’t feel safe and if I being a chief do not feel safe, then what about the ordinary people?” he quizzed. She said, “I don’t really feel safe. “I don’t feel safe because of the attacks on the people; I fear that people may attack me, beat me, or even kill me so my life is not safe if I go out,” he told GhanaWeb. Grace Tetteh, a resident added: I don’t feel safe in my own town, not at all.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 15:45 UTC
LIVE UPDATES: Asante Kotoko vs Asokwa Deportivo - MTN FA Cup
Sports News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko take on Asokwa Deportivo this afternoon at 3:00 pm in the MTN FA Cup round of 16. The Porcupines defeated Thunderbolt FC 3-1 in the round of 32 to progress to this stage of the competition. The Division One league side defeated them 2-1 in February 2020 at the Baba Yara Stadium but the season got truncated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Asante Kotoko who are the defending champions last won the MTN FA Cup in 2017 after beating rivals Accra Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. Follow the LIVE UPDATES below
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July 06, 2021 15:11 UTC