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Deputy Attorney General Godfred Dame says FIFA will announce the members of the Normalization Committee before the end of this week.

He disclosed this to the media on Tuesday after the government officially withdrew the court action to liquidate the Ghana Football Association.

The Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, went to court last month with a firm plan claiming that the Ghana Football Association was not fit for the purpose for which it was established.

Read: Ghana is not an island, hence, our agreement with FIFA Deputy AG

She claimed that GFA officials used the Association for some corrupt activities as captured in the 2014 World Cup Dzamefe Commission Report and a documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an undercover investigative journalist.

But FIFA said the action was tantamount to interference and asked Government to terminate the process or risk a worldwide ban by 27 August 2018.

A Ghana government that went to Zurich to FIFA officials obliged and this has paved way for the formation of an ad hoc committee to run the football in the country.

Read: Government to halt GFA dissolution; agrees to compromise with FIFA

”Within the next two days- I’m sure about that, FIFA will constitute the Normalization Committee,” Dame said.

”It’s a decision we took in Zurich without any controversy and I’m sure it’s going to be carried out.

”In the next two days, we will have the announcement of the Normalization Committee set up by FIFA and the Ghana government and the membership will be made known to the public and then they will assume the powers of the GFA.”

source: GHANAsoccernet.com

Deputy Attorney General Godfred Dame says FIFA will announce the members of the Normalization Committee before the end of this week.

He disclosed this to the media on Tuesday after the government officially withdrew the court action to liquidate the Ghana Football Association.

The Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, went to court last month with a firm plan claiming that the Ghana Football Association was not fit for the purpose for which it was established.

Read: Ghana is not an island, hence, our agreement with FIFA Deputy AG

She claimed that GFA officials used the Association for some corrupt activities as captured in the 2014 World Cup Dzamefe Commission Report and a documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an undercover investigative journalist.

But FIFA said the action was tantamount to interference and asked Government to terminate the process or risk a worldwide ban by 27 August 2018.

A Ghana government that went to Zurich to FIFA officials obliged and this has paved way for the formation of an ad hoc committee to run the football in the country.

Read: Government to halt GFA dissolution; agrees to compromise with FIFA

”Within the next two days- I’m sure about that, FIFA will constitute the Normalization Committee,” Dame said.

”It’s a decision we took in Zurich without any controversy and I’m sure it’s going to be carried out.

”In the next two days, we will have the announcement of the Normalization Committee set up by FIFA and the Ghana government and the membership will be made known to the public and then they will assume the powers of the GFA.”

source: GHANAsoccernet.com

There’s another little one on the way for Eddie Murphy.

The 57-year-old star is going to be a dad times 10 this year as his girlfriend Paige Butcher is expecting their second child together.

“Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child in December,” a rep for Murphy confirmed in a statement to People.

The announcement comes on the heels of recent sightings of Butcher with a visible baby bump. In 2016, the longtime couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Izzy Oona Murphy. She was also the first child for Butcher.

Murphy is no stranger to fatherhood. He is a dad to five kids with his ex-wife, Nicole Mitchell Murphy. They share four daughters—Bria, 28, Shayne, 23, Zola, 18, Bella, 16—and son Miles, 25.

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The Oscar nominee also shares son Eric, 29, with Paulette McNeely and son Christian, 27, with Tamara Hood. In 2007, former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown gave birth to their daughter, Angel, 11.

While Murphy and Butcher have been dating for years, the Coming to America star and model have managed to keep their life together mostly private save for the occasional joint red carpet appearance. That’s partly due to the fact that both of them stay off of social media.

“I’m in a relationship with a celebrity, so I felt like there’s already enough of me out there,” Butcher told Vanity Fair back in 2013. “I felt like I was giving out too much information. I was giving people too much access. I like to keep as much private as possible now.”

There’s another little one on the way for Eddie Murphy.

The 57-year-old star is going to be a dad times 10 this year as his girlfriend Paige Butcher is expecting their second child together.

“Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child in December,” a rep for Murphy confirmed in a statement to People.

The announcement comes on the heels of recent sightings of Butcher with a visible baby bump. In 2016, the longtime couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Izzy Oona Murphy. She was also the first child for Butcher.

Murphy is no stranger to fatherhood. He is a dad to five kids with his ex-wife, Nicole Mitchell Murphy. They share four daughters—Bria, 28, Shayne, 23, Zola, 18, Bella, 16—and son Miles, 25.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjv5Q0BBXig/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

The Oscar nominee also shares son Eric, 29, with Paulette McNeely and son Christian, 27, with Tamara Hood. In 2007, former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown gave birth to their daughter, Angel, 11.

While Murphy and Butcher have been dating for years, the Coming to America star and model have managed to keep their life together mostly private save for the occasional joint red carpet appearance. That’s partly due to the fact that both of them stay off of social media.

“I’m in a relationship with a celebrity, so I felt like there’s already enough of me out there,” Butcher told Vanity Fair back in 2013. “I felt like I was giving out too much information. I was giving people too much access. I like to keep as much private as possible now.”

Lauryn Hill has spoken.

In a candid interview for 97.9 The Box in Houston, award-winning pianist Robert Glasper called out the 8-time Grammy winner with controversial claims about her behavior behind the scenes. Glasper described working with the songstress in 2008 for a 20-minute show that he was hired for as the principal piano player. Glasper noted he refused to audition in person or on the phone for Hill considering he had an album out that she could listen to. He alleged that they rehearsed roughly 10

hours a day for a week in preparation for the show and further claimed that Hill changed the show every day they rehearsed. According to Glasper, on the last day of rehearsal before the show, Hill did not come and her manager told the band that she was “not really feeling the way you guys have been learning the music” and they were going to cut their pay.

“She likes to fire bands,” Glasper alleged in the interview. “She will go on tour with a band and in the city that they’re doing a show, she’ll hold auditions for her band.”

Glasper left and said that someone came running after him to get him to come back. He said they could wire the money to his account before the show because he didn’t trust them anymore and ended up performing the show. However, in telling the story, the musician made additional claims about Hill, including that he was instructed not to look her in the eye and to call her “Ms. Hill.” He also alleged that Hill “steals music” and that her iconic album was made by other people who didn’t get their rightful credit, referencing a 1998 lawsuit filed by a group of musicians that worked on the album who similarly claimed they were not properly credited. The musicians received a settlement out of court in 2001.

“Miseducation was made by great musicians and producers that I know, personally,” he said. “The one thing you did that was great, you didn’t do…She took the credit for making the classic album. Those songs were written by other people and they did not get their credit. She likes to take credit so she can become this super person.”

More than a week later, Hill fired back at Glasper in a lengthy essay she penned and published on Medium on Monday.

“The arrogance of presumption that allows someone to think that they could have all the facts about another person’s life and experience, is truly and remarkably… presumptuous,” she began. “People can sometimes confuse kindness for weakness, and silence for weakness as well. When this happens, I have to speak up.”

The star went on to address a variety of topics, including the comments made about her band selection and alleged treatment of musicians, her process and her achievements. On a logistical level, the “Everything Is Everything” star denied ever telling anyone not to look her in the eye and that the instruction may have been what someone said out of assumption. She did confirm that being called “Ms. Hill” was “absolutely a requirement.”

“I was young, Black and female. Not everyone can work for and give the appropriate respect to a person in that package and in charge. It was important, especially then, for that to be revealed early,” she wrote.

Hill also responded to Glasper’s comments about her not tuning her own guitar, stating that she “never held myself out as some accomplished guitar player,” that she never had any real instruction and that she uses it as a “writing tool.”

“Couldn’t or didn’t tune my own guitar?

That sounds like an assumption,” Hill retorted.

She also rebuffed claims that she can’t perform original versions of her songs, calling them a “myth.” Instead, she explained that she remixes her songs live because she hasn’t released an album in years and tries to keep her performances authentic.

“There’s no way I could continue to play the same songs over and over as long as I’ve been performing them without some variation and exploration,” she noted.

The star also addressed reports of her tardiness. “Me being late to shows isn’t because I don’t respect my fans or their time, but the contrary, It can be argued that I care too much, and insist on things being right,” she wrote in the essay. “I like to switch my show up regularly, change arrangements, add new songs, etc. This often leads to long sound checks, which leads to doors opening late, which leads to the show getting a late start. This element of perfectionism is about wanting the audience to experience the very best and most authentic musical experience they can from what I do.”

Hill shares a similar approach to her band. As she explained, the songstress looks for chemistry and a “particular ‘something’” that not every band has. She hires the “best” musicians and auditions them not only for talent, but also for their “vibe” and understanding of her musical direction.

Source: www.eonline.com

Lauryn Hill has spoken.

In a candid interview for 97.9 The Box in Houston, award-winning pianist Robert Glasper called out the 8-time Grammy winner with controversial claims about her behavior behind the scenes. Glasper described working with the songstress in 2008 for a 20-minute show that he was hired for as the principal piano player. Glasper noted he refused to audition in person or on the phone for Hill considering he had an album out that she could listen to. He alleged that they rehearsed roughly 10

hours a day for a week in preparation for the show and further claimed that Hill changed the show every day they rehearsed. According to Glasper, on the last day of rehearsal before the show, Hill did not come and her manager told the band that she was “not really feeling the way you guys have been learning the music” and they were going to cut their pay.

“She likes to fire bands,” Glasper alleged in the interview. “She will go on tour with a band and in the city that they’re doing a show, she’ll hold auditions for her band.”

Glasper left and said that someone came running after him to get him to come back. He said they could wire the money to his account before the show because he didn’t trust them anymore and ended up performing the show. However, in telling the story, the musician made additional claims about Hill, including that he was instructed not to look her in the eye and to call her “Ms. Hill.” He also alleged that Hill “steals music” and that her iconic album was made by other people who didn’t get their rightful credit, referencing a 1998 lawsuit filed by a group of musicians that worked on the album who similarly claimed they were not properly credited. The musicians received a settlement out of court in 2001.

“Miseducation was made by great musicians and producers that I know, personally,” he said. “The one thing you did that was great, you didn’t do…She took the credit for making the classic album. Those songs were written by other people and they did not get their credit. She likes to take credit so she can become this super person.”

More than a week later, Hill fired back at Glasper in a lengthy essay she penned and published on Medium on Monday.

“The arrogance of presumption that allows someone to think that they could have all the facts about another person’s life and experience, is truly and remarkably… presumptuous,” she began. “People can sometimes confuse kindness for weakness, and silence for weakness as well. When this happens, I have to speak up.”

The star went on to address a variety of topics, including the comments made about her band selection and alleged treatment of musicians, her process and her achievements. On a logistical level, the “Everything Is Everything” star denied ever telling anyone not to look her in the eye and that the instruction may have been what someone said out of assumption. She did confirm that being called “Ms. Hill” was “absolutely a requirement.”

“I was young, Black and female. Not everyone can work for and give the appropriate respect to a person in that package and in charge. It was important, especially then, for that to be revealed early,” she wrote.

Hill also responded to Glasper’s comments about her not tuning her own guitar, stating that she “never held myself out as some accomplished guitar player,” that she never had any real instruction and that she uses it as a “writing tool.”

“Couldn’t or didn’t tune my own guitar?

That sounds like an assumption,” Hill retorted.

She also rebuffed claims that she can’t perform original versions of her songs, calling them a “myth.” Instead, she explained that she remixes her songs live because she hasn’t released an album in years and tries to keep her performances authentic.

“There’s no way I could continue to play the same songs over and over as long as I’ve been performing them without some variation and exploration,” she noted.

The star also addressed reports of her tardiness. “Me being late to shows isn’t because I don’t respect my fans or their time, but the contrary, It can be argued that I care too much, and insist on things being right,” she wrote in the essay. “I like to switch my show up regularly, change arrangements, add new songs, etc. This often leads to long sound checks, which leads to doors opening late, which leads to the show getting a late start. This element of perfectionism is about wanting the audience to experience the very best and most authentic musical experience they can from what I do.”

Hill shares a similar approach to her band. As she explained, the songstress looks for chemistry and a “particular ‘something’” that not every band has. She hires the “best” musicians and auditions them not only for talent, but also for their “vibe” and understanding of her musical direction.

Source: www.eonline.com

Thousands of fans are paying their respects to Aretha Franklin at a public viewing in Detroit.

Beginning today at 9 a.m. local time, music lovers arrived at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to remember the Queen of Soul.

Over a two-day period, the viewing will allow admirers of the singer to share their fond memories with other fans. Guests will also be able to walk by Aretha’s gold-plated casket to the sounds of her gospel recordings. Mourners said she was dressed in red from head to high-heeled shoes.

Read: Aretha Franklin had no will or trust at the time of her death Report

In the first hours, hundreds of people from multi-generations visited the public viewing with signs, Aretha T-shirts and more.

Today’s viewing comes just days before an all-star group will perform at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit as part of Aretha’s funeral and celebration of life service.

Source: www.eonline.com

Thousands of fans are paying their respects to Aretha Franklin at a public viewing in Detroit.

Beginning today at 9 a.m. local time, music lovers arrived at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to remember the Queen of Soul.

Over a two-day period, the viewing will allow admirers of the singer to share their fond memories with other fans. Guests will also be able to walk by Aretha’s gold-plated casket to the sounds of her gospel recordings. Mourners said she was dressed in red from head to high-heeled shoes.

Read: Aretha Franklin had no will or trust at the time of her death Report

In the first hours, hundreds of people from multi-generations visited the public viewing with signs, Aretha T-shirts and more.

Today’s viewing comes just days before an all-star group will perform at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit as part of Aretha’s funeral and celebration of life service.

Source: www.eonline.com

A 21-year old Student of Bole Secondary School in the Bole District of the Northern region of Ghana who has been identified as Mohammed Talhatu was shot in the womb.

Talhatu,a second year student had her liver and intestines badly destroyed, after some unknown gunmen besieged the Sawla-Fulfulso-Tamale road and attacked passengers.

The incident occurred at Janukura along the Sawla-Fulfulso road in the Central Gonja District of the Northern Region of Ghana at about 7:00pm,after the robbers blocked about 11 buses from moving.

They shot sporadically at the buses in an attempt to stop movement injuring five people on the spot and made away with valuable properties of victims,an eye witness said.

The driver of a Kia Rhino truck carrying passengers from Buipe market was shot on the arm after he attempted to swerve the robbers.

The robbers however fled before the police and community members could arrive at the scene.

Talhatu was rushed to the West Gonja Catholic hospital where she was receiving critical care until her death.

Doctors and nurses of the hospital tried very hard to rescue her life.The public also responded promptly to calls to donate blood to save her life.

Talhatu finally passed away on thursday afternoon at the West Gonja hospital.Her mortal remains has since been moved to Busunu her home town for burial.

The “Operation Calm Life” SWAT team is currently under intense public criticism as to the kind of lives the team was actually calming.
Many out of anger are calling for the dissolution of the body.

The wrath of God and the soul of this innocent girl surely will descend heavily on the perpetrators of this dastardly act, some have started cursing the wind as they lament.

Source: Ananpansah B Abraham (AB)

A 21-year old Student of Bole Secondary School in the Bole District of the Northern region of Ghana who has been identified as Mohammed Talhatu was shot in the womb.

Talhatu,a second year student had her liver and intestines badly destroyed, after some unknown gunmen besieged the Sawla-Fulfulso-Tamale road and attacked passengers.

The incident occurred at Janukura along the Sawla-Fulfulso road in the Central Gonja District of the Northern Region of Ghana at about 7:00pm,after the robbers blocked about 11 buses from moving.

They shot sporadically at the buses in an attempt to stop movement injuring five people on the spot and made away with valuable properties of victims,an eye witness said.

The driver of a Kia Rhino truck carrying passengers from Buipe market was shot on the arm after he attempted to swerve the robbers.

The robbers however fled before the police and community members could arrive at the scene.

Talhatu was rushed to the West Gonja Catholic hospital where she was receiving critical care until her death.

Doctors and nurses of the hospital tried very hard to rescue her life.The public also responded promptly to calls to donate blood to save her life.

Talhatu finally passed away on thursday afternoon at the West Gonja hospital.Her mortal remains has since been moved to Busunu her home town for burial.

The “Operation Calm Life” SWAT team is currently under intense public criticism as to the kind of lives the team was actually calming.
Many out of anger are calling for the dissolution of the body.

The wrath of God and the soul of this innocent girl surely will descend heavily on the perpetrators of this dastardly act, some have started cursing the wind as they lament.

Source: Ananpansah B Abraham (AB)

Chairman of the Christian Praise International(CPIC) Bishop Dr. Stephen Owusu Jackson has commended President Akufo-Addo for declaring that his administration will not change the laws of Ghana to promote homosexuality.

He said the President’s stance is a welcome news which must be commended.

Read: Ghanaians worry over negative impact of LGBTI than galamsey Report

“I congratulate President Akufo-Addo and also encourage him to stand firm after making his stance clear. However, he shouldn’t bow to any pressure from the international community to change his by legalising gayism because if he does he will incur the wrath of God,” he said.

Bishop Dr Stephen Owusu Jackson said this when the Church held its annual National Tarry Conference that brought together about 2000 in Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo Region.

This years annual tarry conference was on the theme “Not by might, not by power, but my Spirit saith the Lord.”

Read: 400 Homosexuals register for counselling

He explained that President Akufo-Addo came to power through Divine intervention at the time when some people said he cannot become president and therefore cautioned him to remain faithful and loyal to God.

The President declared that the “Battle is the Lord’s” and committed himself to the Lord and it was on that basis the Lord that the Lord fought his battle for him when some people were even saying he cannot become president so he should remain faithful to God,” he said.

Read: Pentecostal Council congratulates President over gay comment

Quoting Roman chapter 1 which frowns homosexuality to buttress his point, Bishop Dr Stephen Owusu Jackson indicated that although homosexuals are also human beings like any other people,he said their behaviour makes them the enemies of God and therefore called on them repent.

He couldn’t fathom why human beings created by the image could engage in such practice when animals which do not have sense of reasoning are not doing so.

He cautioned the President against holding a referendum for Ghanaians to vote on whether to legalize homosexuality or not.

Written by: Michael Creg Afful

Chairman of the Christian Praise International(CPIC) Bishop Dr. Stephen Owusu Jackson has commended President Akufo-Addo for declaring that his administration will not change the laws of Ghana to promote homosexuality.

He said the President’s stance is a welcome news which must be commended.

Read: Ghanaians worry over negative impact of LGBTI than galamsey Report

“I congratulate President Akufo-Addo and also encourage him to stand firm after making his stance clear. However, he shouldn’t bow to any pressure from the international community to change his by legalising gayism because if he does he will incur the wrath of God,” he said.

Bishop Dr Stephen Owusu Jackson said this when the Church held its annual National Tarry Conference that brought together about 2000 in Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo Region.

This years annual tarry conference was on the theme “Not by might, not by power, but my Spirit saith the Lord.”

Read: 400 Homosexuals register for counselling

He explained that President Akufo-Addo came to power through Divine intervention at the time when some people said he cannot become president and therefore cautioned him to remain faithful and loyal to God.

The President declared that the “Battle is the Lord’s” and committed himself to the Lord and it was on that basis the Lord that the Lord fought his battle for him when some people were even saying he cannot become president so he should remain faithful to God,” he said.

Read: Pentecostal Council congratulates President over gay comment

Quoting Roman chapter 1 which frowns homosexuality to buttress his point, Bishop Dr Stephen Owusu Jackson indicated that although homosexuals are also human beings like any other people,he said their behaviour makes them the enemies of God and therefore called on them repent.

He couldn’t fathom why human beings created by the image could engage in such practice when animals which do not have sense of reasoning are not doing so.

He cautioned the President against holding a referendum for Ghanaians to vote on whether to legalize homosexuality or not.

Written by: Michael Creg Afful

The Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) has given government a deadline of next month October 31 to ensure that the salary arrears owed over 42,000 teachers across the country are cleared or face industrial action.

“This we will do even if only one affected person is not paid before the deadline of October 31.2018,” warned the Concerned Teachers in a communique issued on August 26 after its National Executive Meeting (NEC).

Read: TTAG denies signing MoU on licensing exams, calls for reforms

The Concerned Teachers also charged the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to exempt its members from the GES/SIC Life Group Insurance Policy as captured in an earlier letter dated August 14.

According to the Concerned Teachers, they would rather, prefer “a form should be provided for those who want to join to fill.”

On the controversial double tracking system, they said they would support fully its rollout but “will ensure teachers are not short-changed or overburdened without the necessary remuneration.”

Below is the full communique

Government should ensure that the issue of salary arrears owed to the over 42,000 teachers is cleared latest October 31. 2018 as agreed. CCT Ghana will be left with no choice but to embark on an industrial action if this is not adhered to. This we will do even if only one affected person is not paid before the deadline of October 31.2018.

CCT GHANA is re-emphasising on her earlier stance in a letter dated 14th August 2018 to the Director-General of Ghana Education Service that, CCT Ghana members should be exempted from the GES / SIC Life Group Insurance Policy. Rather, a form should be provided for those who want to join to fill.

Read: Teachers to pay GH¢220 for licensure exams in September

CCT Ghana will support fully the rollout of the Double Track Intake at the selected Senior High Schools. However, we will ensure teachers are not short-changed or overburdened without the necessary remuneration.

The National Executive Council has agreed to partner with Petra Trust to roll out a Third Tier (tier 3) Pension Scheme for members. Sensitisation will begin very soon. This scheme is however optional.

Ghana Education Service should release results of application for study leave with pay earlier before admissions are made by the universities. This will enable applicants not selected to avoid applying for admission into universities and sometimes pay admission fees due to deadlines.

Read: 8,000 more teachers for Free SHS Akufo-Addo

CCT is not against the licensing of teachers, but we think the National Teaching Council must be cautious in the implementation of this policy.

There is no need to rush. Prospective teachers should not be disadvantaged in any way. The inputs of the Teacher Unions should be taken on board to pave way for a smooth implementation of the policy.

Source: Starrfmonline.com

The Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) has given government a deadline of next month October 31 to ensure that the salary arrears owed over 42,000 teachers across the country are cleared or face industrial action.

“This we will do even if only one affected person is not paid before the deadline of October 31.2018,” warned the Concerned Teachers in a communique issued on August 26 after its National Executive Meeting (NEC).

Read: TTAG denies signing MoU on licensing exams, calls for reforms

The Concerned Teachers also charged the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to exempt its members from the GES/SIC Life Group Insurance Policy as captured in an earlier letter dated August 14.

According to the Concerned Teachers, they would rather, prefer “a form should be provided for those who want to join to fill.”

On the controversial double tracking system, they said they would support fully its rollout but “will ensure teachers are not short-changed or overburdened without the necessary remuneration.”

Below is the full communique

Government should ensure that the issue of salary arrears owed to the over 42,000 teachers is cleared latest October 31. 2018 as agreed. CCT Ghana will be left with no choice but to embark on an industrial action if this is not adhered to. This we will do even if only one affected person is not paid before the deadline of October 31.2018.

CCT GHANA is re-emphasising on her earlier stance in a letter dated 14th August 2018 to the Director-General of Ghana Education Service that, CCT Ghana members should be exempted from the GES / SIC Life Group Insurance Policy. Rather, a form should be provided for those who want to join to fill.

Read: Teachers to pay GH¢220 for licensure exams in September

CCT Ghana will support fully the rollout of the Double Track Intake at the selected Senior High Schools. However, we will ensure teachers are not short-changed or overburdened without the necessary remuneration.

The National Executive Council has agreed to partner with Petra Trust to roll out a Third Tier (tier 3) Pension Scheme for members. Sensitisation will begin very soon. This scheme is however optional.

Ghana Education Service should release results of application for study leave with pay earlier before admissions are made by the universities. This will enable applicants not selected to avoid applying for admission into universities and sometimes pay admission fees due to deadlines.

Read: 8,000 more teachers for Free SHS Akufo-Addo

CCT is not against the licensing of teachers, but we think the National Teaching Council must be cautious in the implementation of this policy.

There is no need to rush. Prospective teachers should not be disadvantaged in any way. The inputs of the Teacher Unions should be taken on board to pave way for a smooth implementation of the policy.

Source: Starrfmonline.com

General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has said he recently gave his Deputy Secretary, Koku Anyidoho an opportunity to either contest him or serve him as deputy.

Reacting to a story published by Rainbowradionline.com about him sending a delegation to go and beg him (Anyidoho) to step down, he refuted it.

Read: NDC race: Asiedu Nketia asking Koku to step down; sends delegation to beg him

Mr Nketiah rather revealed Mr Anyidoho in the company some seven elders of the party, came to is residence recently to apologize for claiming he was blessed by him (Nketiah) to contest the position because he was no longer interested.

General Mosquito as he is affectionately called denied ever blessing Koku Anyidoho and asking him to contest the chief scribe position.

Read: NDC race: A vote for me will bring NPP down Koku Anyidoho to delegates

He told Kwabena Agyapong Tuesday on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that, he has not asked Koku to step down for him rather he (Anyidoho) recently visited him and gave the option to continue serving as his Deputy but he chose to contest me.

He has cautioned people to stop peddling lies about him in relations to the contest or face his wrath. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is seeking re-election as General Secretary of the party.

He was optimistic of victory and was not afraid of anyone contesting him because in the past, he has faced opposition from others but emerged as winner after results are declared.

Source: rainbowradioonline.com

General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has said he recently gave his Deputy Secretary, Koku Anyidoho an opportunity to either contest him or serve him as deputy.

Reacting to a story published by Rainbowradionline.com about him sending a delegation to go and beg him (Anyidoho) to step down, he refuted it.

Read: NDC race: Asiedu Nketia asking Koku to step down; sends delegation to beg him

Mr Nketiah rather revealed Mr Anyidoho in the company some seven elders of the party, came to is residence recently to apologize for claiming he was blessed by him (Nketiah) to contest the position because he was no longer interested.

General Mosquito as he is affectionately called denied ever blessing Koku Anyidoho and asking him to contest the chief scribe position.

Read: NDC race: A vote for me will bring NPP down Koku Anyidoho to delegates

He told Kwabena Agyapong Tuesday on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that, he has not asked Koku to step down for him rather he (Anyidoho) recently visited him and gave the option to continue serving as his Deputy but he chose to contest me.

He has cautioned people to stop peddling lies about him in relations to the contest or face his wrath. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is seeking re-election as General Secretary of the party.

He was optimistic of victory and was not afraid of anyone contesting him because in the past, he has faced opposition from others but emerged as winner after results are declared.

Source: rainbowradioonline.com

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has purchased a six block residential unit for $7.2 million at Takoradi in the Western region.

The property according to documents, is located at Airport Hills in Takoradi and comes with ancillary properties.

A memo signed by the Chief Executive Officer of GNPC, Dr. K.K Sarpong directed the Chief Finance Officer to make the payment to Global Haulage Company Limited owners of the property without delay.

GNPC Residential Unit1 by The Independent Ghana on Scribd

The CEO in the memo intercepted by Starrfmonline.com stated that he takes full responsibility for the transaction which was carried out in December 2017.

Parts of the memo read “I can confirm that we have executed the underlying sale and purchase agreement with the seller. The documents. The documents are in the custody of our legal officer, Ms Ama Awuah Kyeremateng who unfortunately is presently out of town to give them to support the payment

“I am by this memo authorizing you to effect the payment to Global Haulage Company limited, the vendor instantly as per their invoice attached.”

GNPC Residential Unit2 by The Independent Ghana on Scribd

“Suffice it to note that a thorough post audit of the transaction can be done once full office work resumes on 8th January, 2018.”

Source: Starrfmonline.com

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has purchased a six block residential unit for $7.2 million at Takoradi in the Western region.

The property according to documents, is located at Airport Hills in Takoradi and comes with ancillary properties.

A memo signed by the Chief Executive Officer of GNPC, Dr. K.K Sarpong directed the Chief Finance Officer to make the payment to Global Haulage Company Limited owners of the property without delay.

GNPC Residential Unit1 by The Independent Ghana on Scribd

The CEO in the memo intercepted by Starrfmonline.com stated that he takes full responsibility for the transaction which was carried out in December 2017.

Parts of the memo read “I can confirm that we have executed the underlying sale and purchase agreement with the seller. The documents. The documents are in the custody of our legal officer, Ms Ama Awuah Kyeremateng who unfortunately is presently out of town to give them to support the payment

“I am by this memo authorizing you to effect the payment to Global Haulage Company limited, the vendor instantly as per their invoice attached.”

GNPC Residential Unit2 by The Independent Ghana on Scribd

“Suffice it to note that a thorough post audit of the transaction can be done once full office work resumes on 8th January, 2018.”

Source: Starrfmonline.com

Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up about watching marriages “dissolve” around here.

The Girls Trip star took to Instagram over the weekend to share a candid family photo with Will Smith, Willow Smith and Trey Smith, taken by artist Tyler Cole. The photo shows the foursome sharing a laugh while out on a walk together.

“I’ve been watching a lot marriages dissolve around me. It’s been really painful,” Jada wrote alongside the family picture. “Marriages change. Sometimes they need to be reimagined and transformed. Sometimes they are simply over … but either way, I pray that folks going thru this painful transition find the patience and the love within to not throw the ‘babies’ out with the bath water. #family.”

Will later reposted Jada’s photo and caption on his Instagram account.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up about watching marriages “dissolve” around here.

The Girls Trip star took to Instagram over the weekend to share a candid family photo with Will Smith, Willow Smith and Trey Smith, taken by artist Tyler Cole. The photo shows the foursome sharing a laugh while out on a walk together.

“I’ve been watching a lot marriages dissolve around me. It’s been really painful,” Jada wrote alongside the family picture. “Marriages change. Sometimes they need to be reimagined and transformed. Sometimes they are simply over … but either way, I pray that folks going thru this painful transition find the patience and the love within to not throw the ‘babies’ out with the bath water. #family.”

Will later reposted Jada’s photo and caption on his Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6nVoFHi6O/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho who is aspiring to become the General Secretary of the party has named King Edward of Kumasi-based Hello FM as his coordinator.

“I am appointing you [King Edward] as my Campaign Coordinator in the Ashanti Region”, he revealed during an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com on the station when asked whom he seeks to appoint to be his campaign coordinator.

Read: NDC race: A vote for me will bring NPP down Koku Anyidoho to delegates

According to Mr. Koku Anyidoho, who is said to be a strong contender to the incumbent General Secretary of the party, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, his decision to vie for the position is based on experience which he says will guarantee the party victory after 2020 polls.

“I have served NDC in many capacities and want to bring my rich communication skills and experiences on board. ….I will, therefore, need all journalists to support my bid”- the former Communications Director at the presidency said.

In a related development, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia is reported to have asked his closest contender for the chief scribe position, Koku Anyidoho to step down.

Read: NDC race: Asiedu Nketia asking Koku to step down; sends delegation to beg him

The politician from the information gathered has sent some personalities to Koku Anyidoho, the Deputy General Secretary to step down.

According to reports from the grapevine, Mr. Asiedu Nketia has confessed to some individuals that should Koku Anyidoho insist on contesting him, he would be forced to bow out from the race.

Source: mynewsgh.com

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho who is aspiring to become the General Secretary of the party has named King Edward of Kumasi-based Hello FM as his coordinator.

“I am appointing you [King Edward] as my Campaign Coordinator in the Ashanti Region”, he revealed during an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com on the station when asked whom he seeks to appoint to be his campaign coordinator.

Read: NDC race: A vote for me will bring NPP down Koku Anyidoho to delegates

According to Mr. Koku Anyidoho, who is said to be a strong contender to the incumbent General Secretary of the party, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, his decision to vie for the position is based on experience which he says will guarantee the party victory after 2020 polls.

“I have served NDC in many capacities and want to bring my rich communication skills and experiences on board. ….I will, therefore, need all journalists to support my bid”- the former Communications Director at the presidency said.

In a related development, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia is reported to have asked his closest contender for the chief scribe position, Koku Anyidoho to step down.

Read: NDC race: Asiedu Nketia asking Koku to step down; sends delegation to beg him

The politician from the information gathered has sent some personalities to Koku Anyidoho, the Deputy General Secretary to step down.

According to reports from the grapevine, Mr. Asiedu Nketia has confessed to some individuals that should Koku Anyidoho insist on contesting him, he would be forced to bow out from the race.

Source: mynewsgh.com

The Chief Executive Officer of Lushann International Energy limited has accused the founder of the defunct bank, UT, Prince Kofi Amoabeng of money laundering as he parries claims his firm contributed to the collapse of the indigenous bank.

Lushann Energy, owners of saltpond offshore oil company, has been in the news over claims they owed UT to the tune Of 84 million dollars leading to the fall of the bank.

Read: UT Bank collapse affecting my other businesses Kofi Amoabeng

Reacting to the claim, made by the former UT boss, Sintim Aboagye said Mr. Amoabeng rather colluded with staff of his company to defraud him of millions of dollars.

Addressing a news conference in Accra Monday, Mr. Aboagye claimed UT bank opened several accounts in the name of his company without their consent and then transferred the monies into offshore accounts.

“The claim that Lushann was indebted to UT bank to the tune of GHc84 million is not true. It was the other way round. It was UT bank which colluded with two former employees of Lushann to rip off Lushann and the Ghana government. Kofi Amoabeng the Chief Executive Officer of UT bank defrauded Lushann and Ghana government to the tune of $102, 418, 204, approximately $102million. When he colluded with Kennedy Oham, a former project manager of Solpol producing company limited, Amoabeng falsely misrepresented Oham Company, Eclipser Energy, as a local subsidiary of Lushann and issued bank guarantee to enable the company defraud Ghana.

Read: From bank manager to taxi driver: Former UT Bank employee speaks

“Amoabeng through an arrangement with Osencial Energy limited engaged in money laundering involving GHC61million using the name of Lushann. UT bank colluded in a theft of two shipment of crude oil worth about $2million belonging to the government of Ghana,” Mr. Aboagye alleged.

Mr. Amoabeng is yet to comment on the allegations.

Source: Starrfmonline.com

The Chief Executive Officer of Lushann International Energy limited has accused the founder of the defunct bank, UT, Prince Kofi Amoabeng of money laundering as he parries claims his firm contributed to the collapse of the indigenous bank.

Lushann Energy, owners of saltpond offshore oil company, has been in the news over claims they owed UT to the tune Of 84 million dollars leading to the fall of the bank.

Read: UT Bank collapse affecting my other businesses Kofi Amoabeng

Reacting to the claim, made by the former UT boss, Sintim Aboagye said Mr. Amoabeng rather colluded with staff of his company to defraud him of millions of dollars.

Addressing a news conference in Accra Monday, Mr. Aboagye claimed UT bank opened several accounts in the name of his company without their consent and then transferred the monies into offshore accounts.

“The claim that Lushann was indebted to UT bank to the tune of GHc84 million is not true. It was the other way round. It was UT bank which colluded with two former employees of Lushann to rip off Lushann and the Ghana government. Kofi Amoabeng the Chief Executive Officer of UT bank defrauded Lushann and Ghana government to the tune of $102, 418, 204, approximately $102million. When he colluded with Kennedy Oham, a former project manager of Solpol producing company limited, Amoabeng falsely misrepresented Oham Company, Eclipser Energy, as a local subsidiary of Lushann and issued bank guarantee to enable the company defraud Ghana.

Read: From bank manager to taxi driver: Former UT Bank employee speaks

“Amoabeng through an arrangement with Osencial Energy limited engaged in money laundering involving GHC61million using the name of Lushann. UT bank colluded in a theft of two shipment of crude oil worth about $2million belonging to the government of Ghana,” Mr. Aboagye alleged.

Mr. Amoabeng is yet to comment on the allegations.

Source: Starrfmonline.com