Uber driver, 32, beheaded by unknown assailants at Feyiase
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: classfmonline.comA 32-year-old Uber driver, Israel Agyei Manu, has been beheaded by unknown assailants at Feyiase in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred on Sunday, 4 July 2021, in front of an uncompleted building at a new site in the community. Mr. Kwae said a Toyota car key, some money, and a mobile phone suspected to belong to the deceased were found at the scene. A white Toyota Vitz car with registration number GE 3170-21 suspected to be used by the deceased as Uber was also found at the scene. Mr. Samuel Yaw Kwae indicated that fear has gripped residents in the area since such a crime has not been recorded in the area before.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 09:11 UTC
Plans far advanced to roll out Ghana’s first digital currency – Deputy BoG Governor
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSecond Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi has disclosed that plans are far advanced to roll out a digital currency for the country. “We announced through our Governor the fact that we were exploring the launch of a central bank digital currency. And we have launched a pilot to see whether we can have a digital currency. She further cautioned the general public to desist from engaging in cryptocurrency trading which was currently not regulated by the central bank. We will in due course make our policy statement known,” the second deputy governor said.
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July 05, 2021 08:48 UTC
Put a stop to excessive borrowing – World Bank cautions Government of Ghana
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The World Bank has cautioned Ghana to act decisively against excessive borrowing•The institution called on government to implement stringent revenue generation measures to reduce the public debt burden•Ghana's total public debt rose to GH¢304.6 billion as of March 2021The World Bank has admonished Ghana to put a stop to excessive borrowing in order to prevent the public debt from increasing, the B&FT newspaper reports. Already, the country’s total public debt rose to GH¢304.6 billion as of March 2021, rising by GH¢67.9 billion over the same period in 2020. “Before COVID-19, Ghana’s debt to GDP ratio was below 70 percent, which was manageable. So yes, we are concerned [about the debt situation], and as an economist I think government can do better,” he concluded. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund has earlier added its voice to the worrying public debt situation of Ghana.
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July 05, 2021 07:41 UTC
Hoodlums on rampage as gains made by Ghana football erodes
Two matches; Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics and Accra Hearts of Oak versus Kumasi Asante Kotoko generated huge excitement in the Ghana Premier League. From the Division One League which is often described as the ‘jungle of Ghana football’ to the Ghana Premier League, fan violence waswere witnessed in two matches. In the Ghana Premier League, the assistant coach of Berekum Chelsea was assaulted by Dreams FC fans during their game. Meanwhile calls are being made for the FA and Ghana Police Service to arrest the hoodlums who perpetrated these acts. Ace investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure in a tweet warned that until the FA take a decisive action on fans’ violence, it should forget about getting sponsors for its products.
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July 05, 2021 07:18 UTC
He was beaten mercilessly – Berekum Chelsea laments assault on coach
Assistant coach Abdul Hanan Abu is currently at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital fighting for his life after he was beaten to pulp by supporters of Dreams FC at Dawu. He disclosed that the team were on their way to the dressing room when the goons unleashed violence on the coach. “We came to play our week 32 match against Dreams FC. After the game, we were going to the dressing room to prepare for our trip back home when our coach was attacked and beaten mercilessly. The supporters however took the violence to the streets with reports of fights between BA United Fans and RTU supporters.
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July 05, 2021 06:56 UTC
Tsatsu Tsikata recounts how Mfantsipim ‘bad boys’ cheered him on for breaking school rules
General News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Tsatsu Tsikata was a good boy during his time in school• He never engaged in any form of activity that was against the school rules and regulation• He was once influenced to break school rules and his colleagues cheered him onAs quiet as he was in school, Tsatsu Tsikata was someone who always conforms to school rules and regulations and would not want to do anything that will make him be in the bad books of school authorities. His colleagues saw him differently, until one day when he was persuaded to follow his friends to watch a movie without an exeat. Speaking on Citi TV, Tsatsu Tsikata said, though he found himself in a boys school, he was not the usual student who would like to mingle with his colleagues and engage in jama sessions. When he was asked if he remembers the movie he went to watch at the cinema, Tsikata said, the movie title was not anything that matter to them, the only thing that matter to them was breaking school rules. “What matter is we were breaking school rules.”
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July 05, 2021 06:56 UTC
#FixTheCountry demo to hit government on August 4
The court thus granted that the advocates could embark on the exercise as and when they deem fit. George Opare Addo, the National Youth Organizer of the NDC subsequently threw an open invite to the #FixTheCountry activist to align with the NDC. “I have criticized clearly the decision of the government to prevent the #FixTheCountry movement from embarking on their constitutionally mandated right to demonstrate. I believe that with the police agreeing that they will be around to provide us security, it is time that they also look at the issues pertaining to the #FixTheCountry movement. “But I am asking everybody, especially members of the #FixTheCountry movement to join hands with the NDC.
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July 05, 2021 06:45 UTC
You are gradually confirming Kofi Coomson’s statement – Captain Smart ‘reminds’ Akufo-Addo
In 2008, Kofi Coomson, who is known to be a close friend of Nana Akufo-Addo hinted that it will be a huge mistake on the part of Ghanaians to hand the running of the country to Akufo-Addo. !…”Following the recent disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region which resulted in the death of three persons, Captain Smart has revisited the statement by Kofi Coomson, noting some form of vindication for Kofi Koomson. According to him, the issues validate Kofi Coomson’s assertion that President Akufo-Addo could not be trusted with the security of this country. “Nana, you are gradually confirming Kofi Koomson’s statement. You are gradually confirming Kofi Coomson’s statement.
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July 05, 2021 06:33 UTC
I will continue to be funny to save humanity – Alban Bagbin responds to LGBTQ+ activists
Bagbin’s strong stance against the movement has been condemned and laughed off by pro-LGBTQ+ plus campaigners with one of them allegedly describing the Speaker of Parliament as ‘funny’. Responding to this description, Bagbin said that he will not be cowed by such criticisms and will continue to pursue the agenda against the legalization of LGBTQ+. I will continue to be a funny person to make sure that the right thing is done. I’m pro-life and I will continue to be funny to ensure that lives are saved in the world. In a Facebook post, Professor Prempeh wondered why Bagbin seems to be making himself a star out of the anti-LGBTQ+ movement in Parliament.
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July 05, 2021 06:33 UTC
Sarkodie performs a rap tribute to Gabby's dad
This was his rendition of the popular song “Oye” composed by Mr. James Varrick Armaah for his harmonious chorale and is also the favourite of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Sarkodie performed the song with radio presenter, Kokui Selormey Hanson, and the St George Catholic Cathedral’s Choir. ‘The Highest’ was able to capture the moment and it was refreshing to see the musician rap while he stood on the altar. Barima Okyere Boateng died on April 12, 2021, at the age of 84-years-old, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Accra. The New Juaben Traditional Council revealed in a news release that he died after battling a severe haemorrhagic stroke.
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July 05, 2021 06:11 UTC
How William Ofori-Atta influenced Tsatsu Tsikata into becoming a lawyer
According to him, he was blessed at every stage of his life by great mentors who showed him the best side of life and his legal practice. Recounting his encounter with the great politician on Citi TV monitored by GhanaWeb, Tsatsu Tsikata said, whilst at the Christian Fellowship at the University of Ghana, Paa Willie will be invited to speak to the congregation. He was always amazing because he was this person, one of the Big Six, and he always speaks simply and so lightly. He was a lawyer also and that gave me some insights into what it means to be a lawyer. I represented him as a junior to Joe Reindorf...”“That was an extraordinary privilege because each day that we were in court, Paa Willie would have some stories that he would tell and it was always remarkable…it was a privilege indeed,” Tsatsu Tsikata stressed.
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July 05, 2021 06:11 UTC
I won’t take my responsibility towards my Ejisu people lightly – John Kumah
Politics of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: mynewsgh.comMember of Parliament for Ejisu John Kumah has insisted that his work as Deputy Finance Minister will not affect his Member of Parliament. John Kumah made this known to Kumasi-based Wontumi FM when he spoke in an interview. I thank the President for giving me a second opportunity because in his first term I was a CEO and in the second term I’ve been made Deputy Minister. I won’t use my appointment as a Deputy Minister as an excuse to shirk my responsibility in my constituency. Citing some of the things he intends to do, John Kumah indicated that this year, the people of Ejisu will celebrate Yaa Asantewaa’s 100 years after her death and plans are in the pipeline to refurbish the museum at Ejusa in her memory.
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July 05, 2021 06:11 UTC
Everyone cannot be a lawyer - Tsatsu advises kids to choose other professions
According to him, there should be a spotlight on other professions so that young people can have the opportunity to aspire to be in those professions as well. He indicated that teachers, for instance, play a huge role in the life of an individual, therefore, no matter who you become in life, “all of us are indebted to our teachers”. “Most significantly, the headmaster in Mfantsepim at that time, F. L. Bartels, an incredible educationist, because he came across in such a commanding presence. He spoke well both English and Fante and teachers have that kind of impact on your life and I always have to honour that,” he said. Tsatsu Tsikata was one of the lawyers for the defendants in the 2013 Election Petition where the opposition had filed a petition at the Supreme Court to challenge the election of former President John Dramani Mahama as the President of Ghana.
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July 05, 2021 06:00 UTC
Ghana to experience political tension for three years – Nigerian Prophet
General News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Prophet Chinonso Stephen says he sees political tension in Ghana• He said this tension will last for three years• A lot of Ghanaians will die but can be averted through prayerProphet Emmanuel Chinonso Stephen, a Nigerian clergyman, says Ghana will be experiencing political tension that will last for three years. According to him, this political tension will begin immediately but it will bring in protest, riots in the form of a revolution that will claim a lot of lives in Ghana. The Mountain of Grace and Glory Ministry Prophet, however, warned the political leaders of the country not to do anything that will temper the blood of the innocent citizens of the country. The Lord said I should warn them that all God’s people in Ghana shall lift up their antenna high and pray a prayer of peace. I saw a tension and the Lord said to me it will last for three years; not just something that will happen in 2021 [but will go beyond].
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July 05, 2021 05:03 UTC
Man beheaded at Feyiase in Ashanti Region
The decapitated body of an adult male has been found at Feyiase in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. A woman in the area is said to have heard a loud cry nearby which ceased briefly prior to the body being found. Some residents later found the fresh body of the deceased dumped on a pathway in the area. The attention of police was drawn to it immediately and a group of police and residents went looking for the head. A white Toyota Vitz vehicle with registration number GE 3170 21 was retrieved from the scene.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 04, 2021 19:30 UTC