The video of an ambulance service branded vehicle ‘for sale’ in Dubai that government is denying
According to the service, the GNAS-branded vehicle, captured in the video, is part of 26 new vehicles procured by the government through a World Bank facility. GhanaWeb has now sighted the video of the Ambulance Service that has gone viral. In the video, the said ambulance can be seen in a car dealership with several vehicles of different brands. It had the logo of the Ghana Ambulance Service, and the Coat of Arms of Ghana branded on it. “Don is this not a Ghana ambulance, is this not the Coat of Arms of Ghana,” one of the men could be heard saying in Twi.
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May 30, 2023 11:41 UTC
NPP Presidential Race: Stay away, you have failed – Former NPP MP tells Bawumia
Speaking on Ade Akye Abia with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese on Okay FM and monitored by GhanaWeb, Kwame Asafo-Adjei said that Vice President Bawumia has lost faith in the people since he has failed them with no message. According to him, he has a problem with the vice president since he was brought in by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to fulfil a specific mandate, which he failed woefully at. So, the vice president was given that responsibility. Now that he is coming to pick his forms like any other person, was the mandate the president gave him achieved? Also, Kwame Asafo-Adjei said that the Gold for Oil initiative, for instance, is a policy initiative by the vice president that failed because it brought inflation.
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May 29, 2023 09:20 UTC
Historian provides real meaning of abbreviation 'Accra' as coined by Portuguese
General News of Sunday, 28 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA historian, Amankwah Ampofo, has given what is considered one of the most unheard-of definitions of what the word, Accra, means. In his submission, during an interview with Fiifi Banson on Fiifi Banson TV, Amankwah Ampofo explained that the word is actually an abbreviation. “Accra; A-C-C-R-A is an English word. What it is, is that in 1877, when the capital was being moved to Accra, there were a lot of people in the city from other African countries. That was in 1877, when the Portuguese felt that the people were giving them a tough time in Accra,” he explained.
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May 28, 2023 23:42 UTC
Video of prisoners smoking 'wee', doing drugs openly in a prison yard pops up
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 28 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA video of prisoners doing all manner of drugs in a male ward of a prison in Ghana has gone viral. The said video, which has been sighted by GhanaWeb, showed tens of men in a prison yard engaging in different activities. Some men could be seen bathing in the video while others held buckets as they walked through the yard. Some of the men can also be seen holding suspected to be drugs. The person who took the video can be heard saying in the Twi dialect: "We are doing time in prison".
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May 28, 2023 22:49 UTC
One confirmed dead, five missing as boat capsizes on Black Volta
Mr. Kipo Sulemana, the Bole District Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), confirmed the occurrence to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale on Saturday. According to Mr. Sulemana, two individuals managed to survive the incident, while around five individuals are still unaccounted for. These people were coming from the northern side and when they got to a point, their canoe capsized. NADMO's investigation revealed that the boat was carrying an excessive number of passengers and goods, which likely contributed to the accident. As a result, NADMO is relying on local residents to assist in the search and rescue operation for those who are missing.
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May 28, 2023 08:30 UTC
Ghana Meteorological Agency issues a weather warning alert
General News of Saturday, 27 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA rainstorm from the Southern part of Togo is expected to spread in some aspects of Ghana from morning to late afternoon, a piece of information shared by the Ghana Meteorological Agency. The rain is said to be accompanied by general cloudiness and thunderstorms. Check out the full statement below:
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May 27, 2023 22:59 UTC
Approval of Chief Justice nominee: ‘Reconsider your unfortunate position’ – Annoh-Dompreh slams minority
Politics of Saturday, 27 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has slammed the Minority Caucus of Parliament for its position on the approval of Chief Justice nominee Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo. The National Democratic Congress members of parliaments (MPs) refrained from passing a vote on the nominee after the Appointments Committee of Parliament met after the vetting of the Chief Justice nominee, on Friday, May 27, 2023. Reacting to this in a tweet shared on Friday, Annoh-Dompreh described the decision of the minority as unfortunate. “My colleagues are on another dangerous & slippery path... Reconsider your 'unfortunate' position after a good reflection,” parts of Annoh-Dompreh’s tweet read. View Annoh-Dompreh’s tweet plus the statement issued by the minority below:My colleagues are on another dangerous & slippery path...Reconsider your 'unfortunate' position after a good reflection... pic.twitter.com/Gr5ZIhOmSQ — Hon.
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May 27, 2023 20:22 UTC
Gory scenes as three vehicles crash at Ritz Junction
General News of Saturday, 27 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThree vehicles are reported to have crashed at Ritz Junction in Madina, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Accra. According to journalist Kojo Akoto Boateng, the vehicles involved in the crash include a Nissan Sentra, a Hyundai mini-bus and a Honda Accord. A Nissan Sentra with registration number GE 1381 15, a Honda Accord with registration number GE 770 19 and a Hyundai mini-bus with registration number GW 6586 18. The post also had pictures from the scene of the crash, which showed all three vehicles badly damaged. The Nissan Sentra had its boot, rear bumper, exhaust pipe, and badge ripped off.
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May 27, 2023 12:34 UTC
Boil Garlic And Milk Together, Drink To Treat The Following Diseases
Boiled garlic and milk have been long revered for their potential health benefits and their ability to alleviate symptoms of certain diseases. Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, may find relief in the anti-inflammatory properties of boiled garlic and milk. However, boiled garlic and milk are believed to possess antibacterial properties that may aid in fighting the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis. Digestive problems, such as diarrhea and stomach cramps, may also find relief in boiled garlic and milk. In conclusion, boiled garlic and milk have been traditionally used for their potential health benefits in various diseases.
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May 26, 2023 07:12 UTC
I could have exercised better judgment in my choice of words - Kpessa-Whyte apologises to Supreme Court
General News of Thursday, 25 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, a Research Fellow with the History and Politics Department of the Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ghana, has apologized to the Supreme Court of Ghana over his statement describing the Supreme Court as stupid. “Sincerely, the tweet was not done with the intent to scandalize or denigrate a revered institution such as the Supreme Court of Ghana for which I have tremendous amount of respect and admiration. These are consequences I never intended, although I do accept responsibility that, I could have exercised better judgment in my choice of words. “Please permit me to state unequivocally that I have no reason to slander our Supreme Court, and I hereby sincerely apologize unreservedly for any pain and discomfort my tweets may have caused the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court and the entire judiciary. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court ordered Parliament to expunge the name of James Gyakye Quayson as a Member of Parliament.
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May 25, 2023 21:15 UTC
'Rains To Continue During The Day' - GMA Issues Weather Warning Alert
The rain system as stated in the weather warning this dawn will still continue to affect places along the coastline and inland areas with cloudiness, thunderstorms and windy conditions. Brief sunny periods will be experienced across the country as the day progresses. Thunderstorms or rains are expected over few places across the various sectors of the country late afternoon. The maximum expected temperature in Accra is tropical 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 27°C. Below is the full weather forecast for the day:Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com.
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May 25, 2023 15:52 UTC
Man escapes death as train crashes into his cab at Alajo
General News of Thursday, 25 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA taxi cab driver had a fortunate escape on Thursday morning, May 25, when an Accra-bound train from Tema collided with his car at Alajo in Accra. According to eyewitnesses, the driver attempted to cross the rail tracks hastily but became stuck, leading to the oncoming train colliding with the vehicle and pushing it off the tracks. A video of the incident captured passersby assisting the driver out of the taxi and urging him to report the incident to the police. The driver appeared visibly shaken by the accident as he retrieved his belongings from the vehicle. Strange things are really happening in this world; the train has completely damaged the vehicle," the concerned passersby were overheard saying.
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May 25, 2023 15:44 UTC
‘I Can’t Wait To Go To Assin North To Win’ – ‘Prof’ Wontumi Fires Salvo At NDC
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi, has declared readiness to ensure the party wins the now vacant Assin North parliamentary seat. I have been two-time constituency chairman and three times Ashanti Regional chairman, which is a historic feat. “I am just going there (Assin North) to win. I cannot wait to go to Assin North to win. The seat is expected to be declared vacant and a by-election called to elect a new MP for the people of Assin North.
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May 25, 2023 13:55 UTC
Viral Tiktok Couple Arrested By Police
The Tema Community Police have arrested Godpapa The Greatest and Empress Lupita, a couple whose viral videos have been trending on social media in recent days. The couple went viral sensation after various videos of them engaged in some questionable actions surfaced on the TikTok platform. In an interview with Kofi TV, the couple confessed to killing one of their two children because he was possessed by an evil spirit. Based on the revelations made by the boy and the contents of the viral video, the Tema Community Two police have reportedly apprehended the couple. Reports indicate that the couple will be assisting the police in their investigations into the matter.
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May 25, 2023 08:21 UTC
NPP lost substantially in Kumawu by-elections - Kwasi Pratt
NPP’s Ernest Yaw Anim, emerged winner in the Kumawu by-election with 15,264 representing 70.91% of the valid votes, whereas the NDC candidate polled 3,723 representing 17.29%. The independent, Kwaku Duah, an independent candidate secured 2,478 representing 11.51%, while the next Kwaku Duah who also stood as an independent candidate managed some 62 votes representing 0.29%. “Today, I was looking at the headlines and they are all talking about the landslide victory, I don’t see any landslide victory in this election. If you do the analysis, clearly, more than 10, 000 people who voted in the last election did not vote in this election and NPP lost substantially,” he said. He further explained that the third independent candidate on the ballot paper, Kwaku Duah, was a force that contributed to the loss of the NPP.
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May 24, 2023 20:01 UTC