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  • Club Africain yet to settle Siedu Salifu’s entitlements TWO years after a FIFA ruling

    Tunisian giants Club Africain have refused to pay Seidu Salifu his owed entitlements two years after FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber ordered them to settle the Ghanaian midfielder.

    In February 2016, Salifu unilaterally terminated the contract with the Tunisian club having his salaries unpaid.

    By the decision issued on 8th September, 2016 pending debts were found sufficient and termination by the player was, thus, made with just cause.

    FIFA DRC obliged Club Africain to pay to the player all the debts together with the compensation for unilateral termination of contract with just cause.

    The 24 year-old last played for Turkish side Umraniyespor.

    source:ghanasoccernet.com

  • Woman finds suicide note of husband whose sickness left them broke and in misery

    Imagine finding a suicide note addressed to you by your husband who is still alive! Disbelief, shock, fear and perhaps anger, are among the several emotions that you are likely to have, culminating probably in tears.

    And that was the case of Mariama (not real name), who discovered a suicide letter by her husband while tidying their bedroom.

    Her husband whose sickness has made them broke, decided to bring to an end, the months of misery, hardship and problems that he brought to his family.

    Read: Unknown man allegedly commits suicide at Winneba Junction

    It is unclear when the suicide note was written and why the man did not take his life immediately after writing the said note which was not dated.

    Narrating her plight to Takoradi-based Connect FM, the woman said her husband of four years had been sick for sometime now and has lost his job as a result.

    She said her business capital was also affected as all funds went into the healthcare of the husband and it had gotten to a critical stage where the family was struggling to even get food to eat.

    “There are days we go without food “, she told Paa Kwesi Simpson, host of Omanbapa morning morning show on Takoradi-based Connect FM.

    Read: 23 year-old mother commits suicide in front of her 3 year-old daughter

    The husband perhaps fed up with the situation, decided to end it all to relieve the family of being a burden, at least as was contained in the suicide letter.

    Touched by her plight, listeners of leading morning show in the metropolis started donating money for the distraught family to enable the woman restart her food spices business.

    The amount raised has since been donated to the woman by management of Connect FM.

    She could not help but shed tears as she received the undisclosed amount. She said she was overwhelmed by the love shown her and the entire family by the listeners.

    Meanwhile, the radio station, which is a member of the Media General Group, has arranged for counseling for the family, especially the husband.

    Mr. Simpson has thanked all those who contributed and urged others to contribute to help the family.

    Source: 3news.com

  • Woman finds suicide note of husband whose sickness left them broke and in misery

    Imagine finding a suicide note addressed to you by your husband who is still alive! Disbelief, shock, fear and perhaps anger, are among the several emotions that you are likely to have, culminating probably in tears.

    And that was the case of Mariama (not real name), who discovered a suicide letter by her husband while tidying their bedroom.

    Her husband whose sickness has made them broke, decided to bring to an end, the months of misery, hardship and problems that he brought to his family.

    Read: Unknown man allegedly commits suicide at Winneba Junction

    It is unclear when the suicide note was written and why the man did not take his life immediately after writing the said note which was not dated.

    Narrating her plight to Takoradi-based Connect FM, the woman said her husband of four years had been sick for sometime now and has lost his job as a result.

    She said her business capital was also affected as all funds went into the healthcare of the husband and it had gotten to a critical stage where the family was struggling to even get food to eat.

    “There are days we go without food “, she told Paa Kwesi Simpson, host of Omanbapa morning morning show on Takoradi-based Connect FM.

    Read: 23 year-old mother commits suicide in front of her 3 year-old daughter

    The husband perhaps fed up with the situation, decided to end it all to relieve the family of being a burden, at least as was contained in the suicide letter.

    Touched by her plight, listeners of leading morning show in the metropolis started donating money for the distraught family to enable the woman restart her food spices business.

    The amount raised has since been donated to the woman by management of Connect FM.

    She could not help but shed tears as she received the undisclosed amount. She said she was overwhelmed by the love shown her and the entire family by the listeners.

    Meanwhile, the radio station, which is a member of the Media General Group, has arranged for counseling for the family, especially the husband.

    Mr. Simpson has thanked all those who contributed and urged others to contribute to help the family.

    Source: 3news.com

  • Mario Gomez retires from national team

    Striker Mario Gomez is retiring from international football after Germany‘s first-round exit from the World Cup. Gomez, who scored 31 goals in 78 appearances for Germany, said on Facebook Sunday that “now it is time to make way and give the many young and highly talented lads the opportunity to fulfil their dream.”

    Gomez said he would only come back if Germany’s coach sees a need “for improbable reasons” at the 2020 European Championship.

    Read: Ozil: German fans protest in support of Arsenal midfielder

    The 33-year-old Stuttgart player is the second to retire from Germany’s national team after its embarrassing showing in Russia.

    Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, amid lingering controversy over a pre-tournament photo with Turkey’s president, quit last month in an angry announcement criticizing Germany’s football federation, fans and media for what he termed racism toward people with Turkish roots.

    source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Mario Gomez retires from national team

    Striker Mario Gomez is retiring from international football after Germany‘s first-round exit from the World Cup. Gomez, who scored 31 goals in 78 appearances for Germany, said on Facebook Sunday that “now it is time to make way and give the many young and highly talented lads the opportunity to fulfil their dream.”

    Gomez said he would only come back if Germany’s coach sees a need “for improbable reasons” at the 2020 European Championship.

    Read: Ozil: German fans protest in support of Arsenal midfielder

    The 33-year-old Stuttgart player is the second to retire from Germany’s national team after its embarrassing showing in Russia.

    Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, amid lingering controversy over a pre-tournament photo with Turkey’s president, quit last month in an angry announcement criticizing Germany’s football federation, fans and media for what he termed racism toward people with Turkish roots.

    source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Singer Demi Lovato speaks out after suspected overdose

    US pop singer Demi Lovato has issued her first statement after she was taken to hospital for a suspected drug overdose last month.

    In an Instagram post, Lovato, 25, said: “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction”.

    “This illness is not something that… fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome,” she said.

    Demi has previously spoken about her struggle with addiction, bipolar and eating disorders, and depression.

    In her statement, the singer thanked her family and medics at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai hospital, saying that “without them, I wouldn’t be here writing this letter to all of you”.

    “I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. To my fans, I am forever grateful for all your love and support.”

    She said she now needed “time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery”, adding that “I will keep fighting”.

    Lovato has struggled with substance abuse for years, and was feared to have relapsed in recent weeks.

    Last month she cancelled her show at London’s O2 arena, announcing the news on Twitter hours before the concert was due to begin.

    And in a recently released single, Sober, she sings: “Mommy, I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore. And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor.”

    The song ends with the lines: “I’m sorry that I’m here again, I promise I’ll get help/It wasn’t my intention, I’m sorry to myself.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BmHH69KlY3L/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

    Her fans say the singer’s battles – often documented in her music – have helped them with their own struggles.

    Raised in Dallas, Texas, Lovato first entered the spotlight on the children’s TV series Barney & Friends.

    She appeared alongside the Jonas Brothers in the 2008 Disney Channel movie Camp Rock.

    Lovato released her first studio album, Don’t Forget, in 2008.

    In a YouTube documentary, Simply Complicated, released last October, Lovato revealed her drug use began when she first tried cocaine at the age of 17.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Singer Demi Lovato speaks out after suspected overdose

    US pop singer Demi Lovato has issued her first statement after she was taken to hospital for a suspected drug overdose last month.

    In an Instagram post, Lovato, 25, said: “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction”.

    “This illness is not something that… fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome,” she said.

    Demi has previously spoken about her struggle with addiction, bipolar and eating disorders, and depression.

    In her statement, the singer thanked her family and medics at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai hospital, saying that “without them, I wouldn’t be here writing this letter to all of you”.

    “I want to thank God for keeping me alive and well. To my fans, I am forever grateful for all your love and support.”

    She said she now needed “time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery”, adding that “I will keep fighting”.

    Lovato has struggled with substance abuse for years, and was feared to have relapsed in recent weeks.

    Last month she cancelled her show at London’s O2 arena, announcing the news on Twitter hours before the concert was due to begin.

    And in a recently released single, Sober, she sings: “Mommy, I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore. And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor.”

    The song ends with the lines: “I’m sorry that I’m here again, I promise I’ll get help/It wasn’t my intention, I’m sorry to myself.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BmHH69KlY3L/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

    Her fans say the singer’s battles – often documented in her music – have helped them with their own struggles.

    Raised in Dallas, Texas, Lovato first entered the spotlight on the children’s TV series Barney & Friends.

    She appeared alongside the Jonas Brothers in the 2008 Disney Channel movie Camp Rock.

    Lovato released her first studio album, Don’t Forget, in 2008.

    In a YouTube documentary, Simply Complicated, released last October, Lovato revealed her drug use began when she first tried cocaine at the age of 17.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Saudi Arabia freezes Canada trade ties, recalls envoy

    Saudi Arabia has said it is freezing all new trade and investment with Canada over its “interference” in the Gulf Kingdom’s internal affairs.

    In a series of tweets, the Saudi foreign ministry said it was expelling the Canadian ambassador and recalling its own envoy in Canada.

    The move comes after Canada said it was “gravely concerned” about the arrest of several human rights activists.

    Among those arrested was Saudi-American women’s rights campaigner Samar Badawi.

    Ms Badawi had been calling for an end to Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship system.

    What did Saudi Arabia say?

    The foreign ministry said it “will not accept any form of interfering” in its internal affairs.

    It referred to last week’s statement by the Canadian foreign ministry, which urged Riyadh to “immediately release” civil society and women’s rights activists.

    The Saudi ministry described Canada’s position as “an attack” on the kingdom, saying it would now:

    • Freeze all new trade and investment transactions between the two countries
    • Consider the Canadian ambassador persona non grata and order the envoy to leave within 24 hours
    • Recall the Saudi envoy in Canada
    • Reserve the right to take further action

    Canada’s government has so far made no public comments on Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic measures.

    The arrests are at odds with the progressive image the government has projected this year under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    He drew widespread praise last year when they announced that the decades-old ban on women driving would end on 24 June.

    A woman uses a driving simulator in Riyadh (13 May 2018)

    Saudi women’s rights activists, including those who have been imprisoned for defying the ban, had celebrated the decision.

    But they also vowed to continue campaigning for the end of other laws they consider discriminatory.

    Women must adhere to a strict dress code, be separated from unrelated men, and be accompanied by or receive written permission from a male guardian – usually a father, husband or brother – if they want to travel, work or access healthcare.

    The Saudi crown prince has also spearheaded a sweeping anti-corruption drive which resulted in dozens of princes, government ministers and businessmen being detained in November and generated an estimated $107bn ($80bn) in settlements.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Saudi Arabia freezes Canada trade ties, recalls envoy

    Saudi Arabia has said it is freezing all new trade and investment with Canada over its “interference” in the Gulf Kingdom’s internal affairs.

    In a series of tweets, the Saudi foreign ministry said it was expelling the Canadian ambassador and recalling its own envoy in Canada.

    The move comes after Canada said it was “gravely concerned” about the arrest of several human rights activists.

    Among those arrested was Saudi-American women’s rights campaigner Samar Badawi.

    Ms Badawi had been calling for an end to Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship system.

    What did Saudi Arabia say?

    The foreign ministry said it “will not accept any form of interfering” in its internal affairs.

    It referred to last week’s statement by the Canadian foreign ministry, which urged Riyadh to “immediately release” civil society and women’s rights activists.

    The Saudi ministry described Canada’s position as “an attack” on the kingdom, saying it would now:

    • Freeze all new trade and investment transactions between the two countries
    • Consider the Canadian ambassador persona non grata and order the envoy to leave within 24 hours
    • Recall the Saudi envoy in Canada
    • Reserve the right to take further action

    Canada’s government has so far made no public comments on Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic measures.

    The arrests are at odds with the progressive image the government has projected this year under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    He drew widespread praise last year when they announced that the decades-old ban on women driving would end on 24 June.

    A woman uses a driving simulator in Riyadh (13 May 2018)

    Saudi women’s rights activists, including those who have been imprisoned for defying the ban, had celebrated the decision.

    But they also vowed to continue campaigning for the end of other laws they consider discriminatory.

    Women must adhere to a strict dress code, be separated from unrelated men, and be accompanied by or receive written permission from a male guardian – usually a father, husband or brother – if they want to travel, work or access healthcare.

    The Saudi crown prince has also spearheaded a sweeping anti-corruption drive which resulted in dozens of princes, government ministers and businessmen being detained in November and generated an estimated $107bn ($80bn) in settlements.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah unfazed, focused despite uncertain future

    Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah remains focused after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns a season after arriving in South Africa following a mutual termination of his contract.

    The 31-year-old joined the former African champions on a free transfer last season from Spanish outfit Cordoba.

    Read: Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    And has since been on the fringes for the Brazilians playing second fiddle to Uganda ace Denis Onyango.

    The unattached shot-stopper is currently training in Ghana to get in shape as he awaits further development regarding his future.

    It is unknown if the former Ghana No.1 will remain in South Africa or return to Europe.

    source:Ghanaguardian.com

  • Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah unfazed, focused despite uncertain future

    Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah remains focused after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns a season after arriving in South Africa following a mutual termination of his contract.

    The 31-year-old joined the former African champions on a free transfer last season from Spanish outfit Cordoba.

    Read: Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    And has since been on the fringes for the Brazilians playing second fiddle to Uganda ace Denis Onyango.

    The unattached shot-stopper is currently training in Ghana to get in shape as he awaits further development regarding his future.

    It is unknown if the former Ghana No.1 will remain in South Africa or return to Europe.

    source:Ghanaguardian.com

  • Dhat Gyal and Chikel Baby throw shots at each other after releasing new singles

    Dhat gyal and Chikel baby who both released their newest singles “welcome to Africa” by Dhat gyal and “Free Chop” by Chikel baby have thrown shots at each on social media and fans from these young celebrities have taken up the fight.

    Dhat gyal wrote on her Facebook page that, after the premiere of her new single, she refused to talk about certain things, but could not bear the weight anymore.

    She says she sees a lot of hate in the Ghana music industry as most upcoming female artistes try to hate or ride on her for fame and she does not think that will help the industry.

    She referenced the late Ebony Reign‘s video in which she complained bitterly about the unity among female musicians in Ghana or the lack thereof.

    Read: Nana Ama Mcbrown surprises crowd with massive performance of Ebony songs

    She also claimed to be from grass and had been lifted by God. Therefore, she would say nothing to harm her unpredicted future.

    On her part, Chikel responded to the post with confidence and as someone who is ready for anything. She said the Ghana Music industry is not for only talented artistes and success could also be drawn out of knowing and understanding the industry.

    She emphasised the importance of knowing how to play along so that no grudges were borne. Riding on others’ fame is all part of what makes the industry strong.

    Yes and I think they both have a point looking critically at both posts.

    Dhat gyal was trying to make things easy whiles Chikel believes the industry is for the strongest and this has got many fans from both camps talking.

    Read posts below…

     

    Source: Zeal Governor

     

  • Dhat Gyal and Chikel Baby throw shots at each other after releasing new singles

    Dhat gyal and Chikel baby who both released their newest singles “welcome to Africa” by Dhat gyal and “Free Chop” by Chikel baby have thrown shots at each on social media and fans from these young celebrities have taken up the fight.

    Dhat gyal wrote on her Facebook page that, after the premiere of her new single, she refused to talk about certain things, but could not bear the weight anymore.

    She says she sees a lot of hate in the Ghana music industry as most upcoming female artistes try to hate or ride on her for fame and she does not think that will help the industry.

    She referenced the late Ebony Reign‘s video in which she complained bitterly about the unity among female musicians in Ghana or the lack thereof.

    Read: Nana Ama Mcbrown surprises crowd with massive performance of Ebony songs

    She also claimed to be from grass and had been lifted by God. Therefore, she would say nothing to harm her unpredicted future.

    On her part, Chikel responded to the post with confidence and as someone who is ready for anything. She said the Ghana Music industry is not for only talented artistes and success could also be drawn out of knowing and understanding the industry.

    She emphasised the importance of knowing how to play along so that no grudges were borne. Riding on others’ fame is all part of what makes the industry strong.

    Yes and I think they both have a point looking critically at both posts.

    Dhat gyal was trying to make things easy whiles Chikel believes the industry is for the strongest and this has got many fans from both camps talking.

    Read posts below…

     

    Source: Zeal Governor

     

  • Frank Acheampong recovers from penalty miss to bag 11th league goal for Tianjin Teda

    Frank Acheampong recovered from a penalty miss to score his 11th goal for Tianjin Teda in their 2-1 win over Hebei in the Chinese Super League on Sunday morning.

    Tianjin were hoping to recover from a 3-0 defeat at home to Guangzhou Evergrande in midweek when they travelled to the Langfang City Sports Center.

    However, they were pegged back after Moroccan striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored from the spot in the 18th minute to hand the hosts the lead.

    Tianjin were presented with a big opportunity to level the scoreline but they fluffed the chance after Acheampong missed from 12 yards.

    The Ghana winger atoned for the miss as he scored an incredible goal in the 63rd minute to pull parity before substitute Weijun Xie grabbed the winner for the visitors in the 88th minute.

    Acheampong enjoyed full period of action for the Blue and White lads.

    It was his second successive goal in the second half of the campaign.

    source:GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Frank Acheampong recovers from penalty miss to bag 11th league goal for Tianjin Teda

    Frank Acheampong recovered from a penalty miss to score his 11th goal for Tianjin Teda in their 2-1 win over Hebei in the Chinese Super League on Sunday morning.

    Tianjin were hoping to recover from a 3-0 defeat at home to Guangzhou Evergrande in midweek when they travelled to the Langfang City Sports Center.

    However, they were pegged back after Moroccan striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored from the spot in the 18th minute to hand the hosts the lead.

    Tianjin were presented with a big opportunity to level the scoreline but they fluffed the chance after Acheampong missed from 12 yards.

    The Ghana winger atoned for the miss as he scored an incredible goal in the 63rd minute to pull parity before substitute Weijun Xie grabbed the winner for the visitors in the 88th minute.

    Acheampong enjoyed full period of action for the Blue and White lads.

    It was his second successive goal in the second half of the campaign.

    source:GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Ghana U20 star Mohammed Kudus marks Danish Superliga debut for Nordsjaelland

    Ghana U-20 midfielder Mohammed Kudus made his Danish Superliga debut for FC Nordsjaelland in their 2-0 defeat to league leaders Brondby.

    The former Black Starlets star started the game, putting up an impressive performance in the first half with the team down by a goal.

    However, he was replaced in the second half by Ante Erceg.

    Read: Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    The 18 year old, who celebrated his birthday three days ago joined the club in the summer from feeder side Right to Dream Academy of Ghana.

    Kudus, has been one of the emerging talents in Ghana and was one of the stars of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India last year.

    The Black Satellites midfield dynamo is one of the few Ghanaian players with the Danish club and will be hoping to gain more appearances following his debut performance.

    source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Ghana U20 star Mohammed Kudus marks Danish Superliga debut for Nordsjaelland

    Ghana U-20 midfielder Mohammed Kudus made his Danish Superliga debut for FC Nordsjaelland in their 2-0 defeat to league leaders Brondby.

    The former Black Starlets star started the game, putting up an impressive performance in the first half with the team down by a goal.

    However, he was replaced in the second half by Ante Erceg.

    Read: Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    The 18 year old, who celebrated his birthday three days ago joined the club in the summer from feeder side Right to Dream Academy of Ghana.

    Kudus, has been one of the emerging talents in Ghana and was one of the stars of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India last year.

    The Black Satellites midfield dynamo is one of the few Ghanaian players with the Danish club and will be hoping to gain more appearances following his debut performance.

    source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Tagoe wins Samuel Anim memorial race

    Solomon Tagoe has won the third edition of the Samuel Anim memorial race held in Accra on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

    The budding cycling prodigy proved beyond all reasonable doubt that, he is representative of one of the best cyclists on the local front with his superb agility and the tenacity of relentless energy on the bike.

    Michael Agbugblah of City Migro Cycling club, picked up the silver medal with Maxwell Doku of Young Stars Cycling Club winning bronze in the memorial race.

    Samuel Anim, a top notch cycling stelwart died in course of training towards the 2015 All African Games – Brazzaville, hence institution of this memorial race to honour exploits for the motherland.

    After the race, the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) donated an amount of Gh¢500.00 to the mother of Samuel Anim.

    Shaaban Mohammed, Technical Director of GCF received the money on her behalf.

    The GCF also assured Anim’s mother of more donations from the entire cycling fraternity in the future.

    The GCF also indicated that, the Samuel Anim memorial race would be changed from national to international in 2021 after the 5th edition in 2020.

    The GCF also commended all who took part in the race and visited Anim’s place of burial in remembrance of his legacy.

    source: ghananewsagency.org

  • Tagoe wins Samuel Anim memorial race

    Solomon Tagoe has won the third edition of the Samuel Anim memorial race held in Accra on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

    The budding cycling prodigy proved beyond all reasonable doubt that, he is representative of one of the best cyclists on the local front with his superb agility and the tenacity of relentless energy on the bike.

    Michael Agbugblah of City Migro Cycling club, picked up the silver medal with Maxwell Doku of Young Stars Cycling Club winning bronze in the memorial race.

    Samuel Anim, a top notch cycling stelwart died in course of training towards the 2015 All African Games – Brazzaville, hence institution of this memorial race to honour exploits for the motherland.

    After the race, the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) donated an amount of Gh¢500.00 to the mother of Samuel Anim.

    Shaaban Mohammed, Technical Director of GCF received the money on her behalf.

    The GCF also assured Anim’s mother of more donations from the entire cycling fraternity in the future.

    The GCF also indicated that, the Samuel Anim memorial race would be changed from national to international in 2021 after the 5th edition in 2020.

    The GCF also commended all who took part in the race and visited Anim’s place of burial in remembrance of his legacy.

    source: ghananewsagency.org

  • Aguero double wins Community Shield for Man City

    Sergio Aguero scored both Manchester City’s goals as the Premier League champions beat Chelsea to win the Community Shield on a sweltering day at Wembley.

    Aguero’s first – his 200th for the club – came after 13 minutes, when he collected the ball on the edge of the area after Phil Foden surged forward, and fired into the bottom corner.

    Read: VIDEO: Michael Essien surprises Black Princesses ahead of opener against France

    His second came after the break, when he latched on to Bernardo Silva’s pass and beat Willy Caballero with another precise low finish.

    Chelsea, who are less than a month into Maurizio Sarri’s reign as manager, lacked a presence in attack and managed only one shot on target, a long-range strike by 17-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi which Claudio Bravo fumbled to safety.

    Some of their lethargy going forward could be put down to the heat, which made it difficult for both sides to sustain any sort of tempo.

    Players were allowed water breaks during the game and some City players sitting on the bench had wet towels over their heads to try to protect them from the intensity of the sunshine.

    Read: Referees Association suspends 74 referees over Anas exposé

    Sarri was without his best forward player, with Eden Hazard due back for post-World Cup pre-season training on Monday amid speculation Real Madrid want to sign him.

    City, who won last year’s title by 19 points, were also without some of their stars, with Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and David Silva all absent.

    But they produced a controlled and efficient performance to secure their third piece of silverware in the past six months. The worry for the rest of the Premier League is they have the appetite for more.

    Source: Wires

  • Aguero double wins Community Shield for Man City

    Sergio Aguero scored both Manchester City’s goals as the Premier League champions beat Chelsea to win the Community Shield on a sweltering day at Wembley.

    Aguero’s first – his 200th for the club – came after 13 minutes, when he collected the ball on the edge of the area after Phil Foden surged forward, and fired into the bottom corner.

    Read: VIDEO: Michael Essien surprises Black Princesses ahead of opener against France

    His second came after the break, when he latched on to Bernardo Silva’s pass and beat Willy Caballero with another precise low finish.

    Chelsea, who are less than a month into Maurizio Sarri’s reign as manager, lacked a presence in attack and managed only one shot on target, a long-range strike by 17-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi which Claudio Bravo fumbled to safety.

    Some of their lethargy going forward could be put down to the heat, which made it difficult for both sides to sustain any sort of tempo.

    Players were allowed water breaks during the game and some City players sitting on the bench had wet towels over their heads to try to protect them from the intensity of the sunshine.

    Read: Referees Association suspends 74 referees over Anas exposé

    Sarri was without his best forward player, with Eden Hazard due back for post-World Cup pre-season training on Monday amid speculation Real Madrid want to sign him.

    City, who won last year’s title by 19 points, were also without some of their stars, with Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and David Silva all absent.

    But they produced a controlled and efficient performance to secure their third piece of silverware in the past six months. The worry for the rest of the Premier League is they have the appetite for more.

    Source: Wires

  • Over 200 teachers apply for transfer from Upper West region

    Over 200 teachers have applied to the Ghana Education Service to transfer them from their various stations in the Upper West region due to lack of accommodation.

    Evans Kpebah, the Upper West Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service disclosed this to Joy News in an interview on the sidelines of an education improvement conference held in Wa.

    Read: 39,000 pupils sit on the floor to study in the Garu Tempane Report

    He told Joy News’ Rafiq Salam that the picture looks gloomy for the region when schools reopen in September because over 200 teachers have applied to be transferred outside the region.

    According to him, the development does not augur well for a region that is already smarting from inadequate teachers and school infrastructure.

    Education in the Upper West region has taken a nose dive.

    Results of students who sat for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the last three years is the worse in a decade.

    One major challenge attributed to the fallen standard of education in the region is the attrition rate of teachers.

    Read: Upper West Region cries for doctors; over 14,000 patients to one doctor

    The situation could be worse when schools reopen in September as over 200 teachers have applied for transfers to leave the region.

    The transfers if granted will have a negative effect in an already dire situation especially on the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme of the government.

    Source: myjoyonline.com

  • Over 200 teachers apply for transfer from Upper West region

    Over 200 teachers have applied to the Ghana Education Service to transfer them from their various stations in the Upper West region due to lack of accommodation.

    Evans Kpebah, the Upper West Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service disclosed this to Joy News in an interview on the sidelines of an education improvement conference held in Wa.

    Read: 39,000 pupils sit on the floor to study in the Garu Tempane Report

    He told Joy News’ Rafiq Salam that the picture looks gloomy for the region when schools reopen in September because over 200 teachers have applied to be transferred outside the region.

    According to him, the development does not augur well for a region that is already smarting from inadequate teachers and school infrastructure.

    Education in the Upper West region has taken a nose dive.

    Results of students who sat for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the last three years is the worse in a decade.

    One major challenge attributed to the fallen standard of education in the region is the attrition rate of teachers.

    Read: Upper West Region cries for doctors; over 14,000 patients to one doctor

    The situation could be worse when schools reopen in September as over 200 teachers have applied for transfers to leave the region.

    The transfers if granted will have a negative effect in an already dire situation especially on the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme of the government.

    Source: myjoyonline.com

  • AMA to arrest ‘junky’ coconut sellers

    The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has put measures in place to arrest junkies and coconut sellers who dump their waste indiscriminately in Accra.

    Henry Kotei Kotey, the Osu Klottey Sub-Metropolitan Chairman made this known during the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise, which took place in all the six sub-metros in Accra.

    Read: Court fines 11 people GH¢16,200 for flouting sanitation laws in Ashaiman

    He said, “the enforcement of our bye-laws is a task that must be undertaken at all cost to stop coconut sellers, junkies and some residents from indiscriminate dumping of waste anywhere for the good of all of us.”

    Mr Kotey said the Sub-Metro would embark on a major exercise to register all coconut sellers in the area to ensure sanity and environmental cleanliness within their areas of operation.

    At the Tudu Lorry Park, Mr Raymond Tettey, the Chairman of the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metropolitan said the government was committed to its sanitation agenda and had engaged the Waste Management Contractors; to help improve waste collection in Accra.

    He gave the assurance that a routine cleanup would take place in the area and would engage the services of the Business Association of Tudu and the National Service Personnel Association to join hands with the people in the exercise.

    At Chorkor, Madam Mariama Raji, the Ablekuma South Sub-Metro Director attributed the poor sanitation in Accra to the negative attitudes of the people towards the environment and that to solve the problem, there was the need for a serious educational campaign.

    She said the Sub-metro had embarked on waste segregation education in the community to promote healthy environment among the people and called on corporate organisations for support.

    Victor Acquaye, the Director of Public Health Department of the AMA, who addressed traders at the London Market in Accra, asked the residents in the area to ensure that their surroundings were kept clean at all times to avoid sanitation offences.

    Read: Traders at Tema Community One Market appeal for security

    “We have prosecuted a lot of people for littering the streets, dumping of waste into drains and open defecation, which lead to an outbreak of diseases. We will there not spare anyone who will be caught violating the any of the laws,” he told the residents.

    Victor Kortey, the Director of Waste Management of the AMA advised the citizenry to refrain from throwing waste into gutters, which often blocked the free flow of water, adding that; “the problem of waste management is longer with the AMA, but rather us as citizens.

    “If we change our negative attitudes and create a healthy environment at the individual level, things will be better for all of us.”

    Source: myjoyonline.com

  • AMA to arrest ‘junky’ coconut sellers

    The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has put measures in place to arrest junkies and coconut sellers who dump their waste indiscriminately in Accra.

    Henry Kotei Kotey, the Osu Klottey Sub-Metropolitan Chairman made this known during the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise, which took place in all the six sub-metros in Accra.

    Read: Court fines 11 people GH¢16,200 for flouting sanitation laws in Ashaiman

    He said, “the enforcement of our bye-laws is a task that must be undertaken at all cost to stop coconut sellers, junkies and some residents from indiscriminate dumping of waste anywhere for the good of all of us.”

    Mr Kotey said the Sub-Metro would embark on a major exercise to register all coconut sellers in the area to ensure sanity and environmental cleanliness within their areas of operation.

    At the Tudu Lorry Park, Mr Raymond Tettey, the Chairman of the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metropolitan said the government was committed to its sanitation agenda and had engaged the Waste Management Contractors; to help improve waste collection in Accra.

    He gave the assurance that a routine cleanup would take place in the area and would engage the services of the Business Association of Tudu and the National Service Personnel Association to join hands with the people in the exercise.

    At Chorkor, Madam Mariama Raji, the Ablekuma South Sub-Metro Director attributed the poor sanitation in Accra to the negative attitudes of the people towards the environment and that to solve the problem, there was the need for a serious educational campaign.

    She said the Sub-metro had embarked on waste segregation education in the community to promote healthy environment among the people and called on corporate organisations for support.

    Victor Acquaye, the Director of Public Health Department of the AMA, who addressed traders at the London Market in Accra, asked the residents in the area to ensure that their surroundings were kept clean at all times to avoid sanitation offences.

    Read: Traders at Tema Community One Market appeal for security

    “We have prosecuted a lot of people for littering the streets, dumping of waste into drains and open defecation, which lead to an outbreak of diseases. We will there not spare anyone who will be caught violating the any of the laws,” he told the residents.

    Victor Kortey, the Director of Waste Management of the AMA advised the citizenry to refrain from throwing waste into gutters, which often blocked the free flow of water, adding that; “the problem of waste management is longer with the AMA, but rather us as citizens.

    “If we change our negative attitudes and create a healthy environment at the individual level, things will be better for all of us.”

    Source: myjoyonline.com

  • Ghanaian forward Kwame Thomas suffers injury

    English-born Ghanaian striker Kwame Thomas suffered head injury for Solihull in their 2-1 win over Eastleigh in the English National League on Saturday.

    Solihull were dealt an early blow after Kwame Thomas was badly dazed in a challenge with Eastleigh towering defender Reda Johnson in the 12th minute of the match.

    Read: Ghanaian striker Abu Danladi scores on injury return for Minnesota United

    The 22-year-old walked off the field after treatment, making way for substitute Jermaine Hylton.

    The Ghanaian’s withdrawal weakened the attacking play of Solihull, and came close to losing the game after Paul McCallum gave the hosts a 77th minute lead from the spot kick.

    But late goals from Adi Yussuf and Daniel Sweeney won the match for the visitors.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ghanaian forward Kwame Thomas suffers injury

    English-born Ghanaian striker Kwame Thomas suffered head injury for Solihull in their 2-1 win over Eastleigh in the English National League on Saturday.

    Solihull were dealt an early blow after Kwame Thomas was badly dazed in a challenge with Eastleigh towering defender Reda Johnson in the 12th minute of the match.

    Read: Ghanaian striker Abu Danladi scores on injury return for Minnesota United

    The 22-year-old walked off the field after treatment, making way for substitute Jermaine Hylton.

    The Ghanaian’s withdrawal weakened the attacking play of Solihull, and came close to losing the game after Paul McCallum gave the hosts a 77th minute lead from the spot kick.

    But late goals from Adi Yussuf and Daniel Sweeney won the match for the visitors.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • Switzerland: Twenty dead in WW2 plane crash

    Twenty people have died after a World War Two vintage aircraft crashed into a Swiss mountainside, police say.

    The plane – a Junker JU-52 HB-HOT – was carrying 17 passengers and three crew on a sightseeing flight when it took off on Saturday.

    Operator JU-Air said it was saddened by the news and it had set up a helpline for relatives. It has suspended all flights until further notice.

    The cause of the crash is not yet known.

    Read: Aeroplane crashes after take-off in Mexico

    An eyewitness told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes that the “plane turned 180 degrees to the south and fell to the ground like a stone”.

    Read: Russian helicopter crashes, deaths feared

    The aircraft came down on a mountainside about 2,540m (8,333 ft) above sea level, police say.

    JU-Air runs sightseeing tours on its squadron of German-made vintage aircraft.

    Read: US release of 3D-printed gun plans blocked

    In another crash on Saturday, a family of four including two young children were killed when a small plane came down in central Switzerland.

    Source: BBC

  • Switzerland: Twenty dead in WW2 plane crash

    Twenty people have died after a World War Two vintage aircraft crashed into a Swiss mountainside, police say.

    The plane – a Junker JU-52 HB-HOT – was carrying 17 passengers and three crew on a sightseeing flight when it took off on Saturday.

    Operator JU-Air said it was saddened by the news and it had set up a helpline for relatives. It has suspended all flights until further notice.

    The cause of the crash is not yet known.

    Read: Aeroplane crashes after take-off in Mexico

    An eyewitness told Swiss newspaper 20 Minutes that the “plane turned 180 degrees to the south and fell to the ground like a stone”.

    Read: Russian helicopter crashes, deaths feared

    The aircraft came down on a mountainside about 2,540m (8,333 ft) above sea level, police say.

    JU-Air runs sightseeing tours on its squadron of German-made vintage aircraft.

    Read: US release of 3D-printed gun plans blocked

    In another crash on Saturday, a family of four including two young children were killed when a small plane came down in central Switzerland.

    Source: BBC

  • Black Satellites Coach Jimmy Cobblah praises team’s character after win over Benin in AYC qualifiers

    Head Coach of the national U-20 team of Ghana, the Black Satellites, Jimmy Cobblah has praised the character of his players after coming from a goal down to beat Benin 3-1 in the Africa Youth Championship qualifiers.

    The Black Satellites conceded an early goal in the first half after Benin forward Allagbani Saliou found the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the game at the Cape Coast Stadium.

    WAFA forward Richard Danso scored a brace sandwiched by an Isshaku Konda goal.

    Read: Breaking: Janet Amponsah wins silver at African Championships

    Coach Jimmy Cobblah admits his sides struggle but was full of admonishing for his players, for their strong comeback.

    “It was a difficult game especially when they scored the first goal,” he said after the game.

    “The goal disorganized us a bit but I want to give credit to my boys for coming back strongly in the second half to win the game.”

    Read: Ghana sweeps 88 medals in the Africa Arm Wrestling championship

    Ghana will travel to Benin in a fortnight time for the second leg of the encounter with a place at the Africa Youth Championship at stake.

    The Black Satellites, missed out on the last edition in Zambia and are poised for a place in Niger 2019.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Black Satellites Coach Jimmy Cobblah praises team’s character after win over Benin in AYC qualifiers

    Head Coach of the national U-20 team of Ghana, the Black Satellites, Jimmy Cobblah has praised the character of his players after coming from a goal down to beat Benin 3-1 in the Africa Youth Championship qualifiers.

    The Black Satellites conceded an early goal in the first half after Benin forward Allagbani Saliou found the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the game at the Cape Coast Stadium.

    WAFA forward Richard Danso scored a brace sandwiched by an Isshaku Konda goal.

    Read: Breaking: Janet Amponsah wins silver at African Championships

    Coach Jimmy Cobblah admits his sides struggle but was full of admonishing for his players, for their strong comeback.

    “It was a difficult game especially when they scored the first goal,” he said after the game.

    “The goal disorganized us a bit but I want to give credit to my boys for coming back strongly in the second half to win the game.”

    Read: Ghana sweeps 88 medals in the Africa Arm Wrestling championship

    Ghana will travel to Benin in a fortnight time for the second leg of the encounter with a place at the Africa Youth Championship at stake.

    The Black Satellites, missed out on the last edition in Zambia and are poised for a place in Niger 2019.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Obour turns preacher; spotted delivering a sermon in Church

    The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour known in showbiz as Obour has been spotted in a video preaching the word of God.

    The hiplife musician who acceded the MUSIGA Presidency in 2011, in an interview with Graphic Showbiz cited that he is very close to God and doing the work of God aside his administrative duties for the musicians union of Ghana.

    He has been appointed as a Deacon at the Redemption Power Ministries in Sakaman, Accra due to his impact in the church and community.

    “I feel very humbled by the appointment and see it as an opportunity to continue doing the Kingdom business while working on my own salvation with fear and trembling. The more a man grows, the more friends, the more enemies he makes so taking up more responsibilities in the church is my way of drawing closer to God,” he said.

    Obour is reported to have been using his music and other God-given talents to assist his community and society positively for a better world and he is still pursuing that vision.

    President Obour was seen in a video preaching about “Faith”

    Watch the video below…

    Source: Ghpage.com

  • Obour turns preacher; spotted delivering a sermon in Church

    The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour known in showbiz as Obour has been spotted in a video preaching the word of God.

    The hiplife musician who acceded the MUSIGA Presidency in 2011, in an interview with Graphic Showbiz cited that he is very close to God and doing the work of God aside his administrative duties for the musicians union of Ghana.

    He has been appointed as a Deacon at the Redemption Power Ministries in Sakaman, Accra due to his impact in the church and community.

    “I feel very humbled by the appointment and see it as an opportunity to continue doing the Kingdom business while working on my own salvation with fear and trembling. The more a man grows, the more friends, the more enemies he makes so taking up more responsibilities in the church is my way of drawing closer to God,” he said.

    Obour is reported to have been using his music and other God-given talents to assist his community and society positively for a better world and he is still pursuing that vision.

    President Obour was seen in a video preaching about “Faith”

    Watch the video below…

    Source: Ghpage.com

  • VIDEO: Sepsi OSK’s Joseph Mensah weaves his magic with sublime assist on Romanian Liga I debut

    Midfielder Joseph Mensah strutted his stuff on his Romanian Liga I debut on Saturday when he set up an assist in Sepsi OSK’s 1-1 draw at Astra Giurgiu.

    Mensah, a new recruit, replaced Bryan Nouvier in the 53rd minute and shortly afterwards he was key.

    Read: Christian Atsu features in Newcastle United final preseason game

    He scurried past a tackle close to the line on the right flank and proceeded to pick out Marko Simonovski who connected home for the equalizer.

    Laurentiu Bus had given Astra the lead in the third minute.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • VIDEO: Sepsi OSK’s Joseph Mensah weaves his magic with sublime assist on Romanian Liga I debut

    Midfielder Joseph Mensah strutted his stuff on his Romanian Liga I debut on Saturday when he set up an assist in Sepsi OSK’s 1-1 draw at Astra Giurgiu.

    Mensah, a new recruit, replaced Bryan Nouvier in the 53rd minute and shortly afterwards he was key.

    Read: Christian Atsu features in Newcastle United final preseason game

    He scurried past a tackle close to the line on the right flank and proceeded to pick out Marko Simonovski who connected home for the equalizer.

    Laurentiu Bus had given Astra the lead in the third minute.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • Safeguard jobs of staff of defunct banks – TUC to BoG

    The Trade Union Congress (TUC), is calling for proper investigation into what necessitated the biggest bailout of five banks in the country.

    The TUC in a statement says after the investigation, those found culpable must be punished in accordance with the laws of the land to avoid further collapse of other banks.

    Read: Over 2000 workers to lose jobs following consolidation of 5 Banks Analyst predicts

    A statement signed by the Secretary General of the TUC, Dr. Yaw Baah, applauds the Bank of Ghana for the steps so far taken to restore confidence in the banking sector.

    The statement welcomes the establishment of the Consolidated bank by the Central Bank and says it gives confidence that depositors funds are safe.

    The TUC also wants the new bank created to safeguard the jobs of people working in those five banks which were consolidated.

    The Bank of Ghana (BOG) on Wednesday (Aug 1), announced it was creating a Consolidated bank to take over five struggling banks in the country.

    The banks are the Construction, Royal, Beige, Unibank and Sovereign Banks.

    Read: VIDEO: Two ex-staff of failed bank die as over 800 languish in poverty

    The TUC says given the state of joblessness in the country, it is important that development in the banking sector and the measures being taken to address them do not add to the huge unemployment challenge.

    The TUC urges the Bank of Ghana to safeguard all the existing jobs of employees of the affected banks.

    Source: gbcghana.com

  • Safeguard jobs of staff of defunct banks – TUC to BoG

    The Trade Union Congress (TUC), is calling for proper investigation into what necessitated the biggest bailout of five banks in the country.

    The TUC in a statement says after the investigation, those found culpable must be punished in accordance with the laws of the land to avoid further collapse of other banks.

    Read: Over 2000 workers to lose jobs following consolidation of 5 Banks Analyst predicts

    A statement signed by the Secretary General of the TUC, Dr. Yaw Baah, applauds the Bank of Ghana for the steps so far taken to restore confidence in the banking sector.

    The statement welcomes the establishment of the Consolidated bank by the Central Bank and says it gives confidence that depositors funds are safe.

    The TUC also wants the new bank created to safeguard the jobs of people working in those five banks which were consolidated.

    The Bank of Ghana (BOG) on Wednesday (Aug 1), announced it was creating a Consolidated bank to take over five struggling banks in the country.

    The banks are the Construction, Royal, Beige, Unibank and Sovereign Banks.

    Read: VIDEO: Two ex-staff of failed bank die as over 800 languish in poverty

    The TUC says given the state of joblessness in the country, it is important that development in the banking sector and the measures being taken to address them do not add to the huge unemployment challenge.

    The TUC urges the Bank of Ghana to safeguard all the existing jobs of employees of the affected banks.

    Source: gbcghana.com

  • Akufo-Addo attends Asafotufiami festival

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, 4 August 2018, joined the Chiefs and people of Ada in the Dangbe East of the Greater Accra Region to celebrate the Asafotufiami festival.

    He assured the gathering that his government wants to bring progress and prosperity to all parts of the country in a balanced, inclusive development of the Ghanaian nation.

    The festival which is held during the first week of August every year allows the people of Ada to celebrate their Asafo companies and the ancient wars that they fought to protect themselves and their lands from foreign invasion.

    Read: Government should make chiefs key development partners Okyehene

    In modern times, the festival has, however, become a time for indigenes of Ada living elsewhere and abroad to come back home to take stock of issues hindering the development of the area and make plans for the next year.

    Main activities/ceremonial arrivals

    On the first Thursday in August (as decided) all Adas start arriving from their various places of stay to their respective homes in Ada. Elders at home perform purification and rituals of various sorts in the main family houses. Feast of cow, sheep, goat, fowls, etc, welcome the arrivals on Thursday.

    Announcement by main war drums

    At early dawn on Friday, the two main Asafo war dances of Akofode and Asorkor parade through town drumming, yelling and singing the war songs. They visit the residence of the war captains and stage the war dances.

    Display at old battlefield “Aplenaver”.

    In the morning on Friday all the divisional clans in an orderly procession on the principal street amidst musketry firing, drumming, singing of war songs and dancing to cheer the leadership of their respective Asafoatseme (war captains) onto an old field called Applenayer at luhuese, a little way from the main township. Here young men display musketry firing on serious war fashion (against imaginary enemies) amidst continued drumming, yelling and dancing, till early afternoon when the priests pour libation and the companies return to greet the Paramount Chief seated at Lenobinya to welcome his people from the battlefield ritual at Kpomkpombanya.

    Read: Volta chiefs hail Akufo-Addo for “excellent” performance within 18 months

    From Lenobinya the company continues the procession to Kpomkpompanya (the riverside were the main ancient warriors departed to war by boat and landed on their return from war). At this riverside libation is poured, musketry is fired over the water of the river Volta and ritual of feet/hand washing is done to wash away all evil of war etc. for the Volta River to carry into the vast Gulf of Guinea of the endless Atlantic Ocean: the evils to go, never to return to Ada any more. After this ritual the clans return home in the evening to prepare for the main festival Durbar on the following day.

    Main Asafotufiami Festival Durbar Saturday is the climax of the Asafofiami Festival. All road lead to the main Durbar ground at the Presby Middle School Park. Everybody comes out in the best attire affordable. The Asafoatseme and the Divisional Chiefs or Wetsoyihi also are carried high in palanquins riding in the middle of the Groups gorgeously dressed, usually in native Kente or native war attire (Asafoatseme) raising wearing their usually glittering hands in response to the waving and cheering. The long procession of the ten clans move slowly with drumming and dancing and musketry firing to the Durbar ground.

    Ada Youth Organisation

    Each Traditional clan group is led by one of the many Ada youth groups formed in big Ada and other towns in Ghana.

    Paramount Chiefs Group

    Last to arrive at the Durbar Ground is the Paramount Chief and his group whose arrival signals the commencement of the Durbar activities.

    Exchange of greetings

    The invited Guest of Honour usually a representative of Government exchange greetings with the Paramount chief and participating Association and group around the Durbar Ground. The Paramount Chief returns the greetings. Then follow Traditional libation and Christian prayers, procession, welcome addresses, etc.

    Oath swearing

    The most important function at the Durbar Ground is Annual oath swearing by Asafoatsenguame to the Paramount Chief renewing their allegiance to serve the state and the Paramount Chief whenever he called upon them to do so. The oath is by the ancient wars of Katamanso, Adidome Hogba and Tordzenya.

    Non-denominational church service

    Sunday is marked by non-denominational thanksgiving service at the Durbar venue conducted by participating Christian Churches.

    Riverside sports

    Main activities close with riverside sporting activities at Kpomkpo-panya featuring.

    1.Tug of peace competition among the women of the Associations.

    2.A canoe race The festival games are usually sponsored by various companies.

    Free activities

    After Monday sports, the festival opens into free activities of Dances Beach Party, Excursions on the river Volta, Football Competition, Music cordial greetings, family meetings and departures.

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • Akufo-Addo attends Asafotufiami festival

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, 4 August 2018, joined the Chiefs and people of Ada in the Dangbe East of the Greater Accra Region to celebrate the Asafotufiami festival.

    He assured the gathering that his government wants to bring progress and prosperity to all parts of the country in a balanced, inclusive development of the Ghanaian nation.

    The festival which is held during the first week of August every year allows the people of Ada to celebrate their Asafo companies and the ancient wars that they fought to protect themselves and their lands from foreign invasion.

    Read: Government should make chiefs key development partners Okyehene

    In modern times, the festival has, however, become a time for indigenes of Ada living elsewhere and abroad to come back home to take stock of issues hindering the development of the area and make plans for the next year.

    Main activities/ceremonial arrivals

    On the first Thursday in August (as decided) all Adas start arriving from their various places of stay to their respective homes in Ada. Elders at home perform purification and rituals of various sorts in the main family houses. Feast of cow, sheep, goat, fowls, etc, welcome the arrivals on Thursday.

    Announcement by main war drums

    At early dawn on Friday, the two main Asafo war dances of Akofode and Asorkor parade through town drumming, yelling and singing the war songs. They visit the residence of the war captains and stage the war dances.

    Display at old battlefield “Aplenaver”.

    In the morning on Friday all the divisional clans in an orderly procession on the principal street amidst musketry firing, drumming, singing of war songs and dancing to cheer the leadership of their respective Asafoatseme (war captains) onto an old field called Applenayer at luhuese, a little way from the main township. Here young men display musketry firing on serious war fashion (against imaginary enemies) amidst continued drumming, yelling and dancing, till early afternoon when the priests pour libation and the companies return to greet the Paramount Chief seated at Lenobinya to welcome his people from the battlefield ritual at Kpomkpombanya.

    Read: Volta chiefs hail Akufo-Addo for “excellent” performance within 18 months

    From Lenobinya the company continues the procession to Kpomkpompanya (the riverside were the main ancient warriors departed to war by boat and landed on their return from war). At this riverside libation is poured, musketry is fired over the water of the river Volta and ritual of feet/hand washing is done to wash away all evil of war etc. for the Volta River to carry into the vast Gulf of Guinea of the endless Atlantic Ocean: the evils to go, never to return to Ada any more. After this ritual the clans return home in the evening to prepare for the main festival Durbar on the following day.

    Main Asafotufiami Festival Durbar Saturday is the climax of the Asafofiami Festival. All road lead to the main Durbar ground at the Presby Middle School Park. Everybody comes out in the best attire affordable. The Asafoatseme and the Divisional Chiefs or Wetsoyihi also are carried high in palanquins riding in the middle of the Groups gorgeously dressed, usually in native Kente or native war attire (Asafoatseme) raising wearing their usually glittering hands in response to the waving and cheering. The long procession of the ten clans move slowly with drumming and dancing and musketry firing to the Durbar ground.

    Ada Youth Organisation

    Each Traditional clan group is led by one of the many Ada youth groups formed in big Ada and other towns in Ghana.

    Paramount Chiefs Group

    Last to arrive at the Durbar Ground is the Paramount Chief and his group whose arrival signals the commencement of the Durbar activities.

    Exchange of greetings

    The invited Guest of Honour usually a representative of Government exchange greetings with the Paramount chief and participating Association and group around the Durbar Ground. The Paramount Chief returns the greetings. Then follow Traditional libation and Christian prayers, procession, welcome addresses, etc.

    Oath swearing

    The most important function at the Durbar Ground is Annual oath swearing by Asafoatsenguame to the Paramount Chief renewing their allegiance to serve the state and the Paramount Chief whenever he called upon them to do so. The oath is by the ancient wars of Katamanso, Adidome Hogba and Tordzenya.

    Non-denominational church service

    Sunday is marked by non-denominational thanksgiving service at the Durbar venue conducted by participating Christian Churches.

    Riverside sports

    Main activities close with riverside sporting activities at Kpomkpo-panya featuring.

    1.Tug of peace competition among the women of the Associations.

    2.A canoe race The festival games are usually sponsored by various companies.

    Free activities

    After Monday sports, the festival opens into free activities of Dances Beach Party, Excursions on the river Volta, Football Competition, Music cordial greetings, family meetings and departures.

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • VIDEO: Jewel Ackahs last dance

    The final funeral rites of the late Highlife artiste, Jewel Kofi Ackah was held over the weekend at the Community 11 School Complex Park in Tema.

    The burial service was led by Pastors of Joshua Generation International Ministries.

    Family friends and fans were at the venue to bid their farewell to the legend.

    Read: Rawlings mourns highlife legend Jewel Ackah

    Also in attendance is former president Jerry John Rawlings, General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, former Organiser of the NDC, Yaw Boateng Gyan, Mr. Kofi Totobi-Quakyi, and a host of NDC officials.

    Members of GHAMRO and MUSIGA also present include, Rex Omar, Bessa Simons, A.B. Crenstsil, Ohuma Bosco, among others.

    The remains of the legend was laid to rest in Axim his hometown in the Western Region.

    Source: Adomonline.com

  • VIDEO: Jewel Ackahs last dance

    The final funeral rites of the late Highlife artiste, Jewel Kofi Ackah was held over the weekend at the Community 11 School Complex Park in Tema.

    The burial service was led by Pastors of Joshua Generation International Ministries.

    Family friends and fans were at the venue to bid their farewell to the legend.

    Read: Rawlings mourns highlife legend Jewel Ackah

    Also in attendance is former president Jerry John Rawlings, General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, former Organiser of the NDC, Yaw Boateng Gyan, Mr. Kofi Totobi-Quakyi, and a host of NDC officials.

    Members of GHAMRO and MUSIGA also present include, Rex Omar, Bessa Simons, A.B. Crenstsil, Ohuma Bosco, among others.

    The remains of the legend was laid to rest in Axim his hometown in the Western Region.

    Source: Adomonline.com

  • Asphalting of Kasoa-Accra road commences on Sunday

    From Sunday, August 5, sections of the Kasoa-Accra road will be closed to vehicular traffic to pave the way for the asphalting of the portions of the roads that were cut for construction works on the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) drainage project at Mallam Junction in the Ga South municipality. The asphalting of the affected portions of the roads in the area is expected to be completed by August 11, this year, after which the entire roads will be reopened to road traffic the next day.

    As part of the arrangements, the section of the Lapaz-Kasoa road at Mallam Junction will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. on Sunday August 5 to 10 a.m. on Monday, August 6.

    During the period of the closure, traffic flow from the Lapaz area will be diverted to one of the lanes on the Kaneshie-Kasoa section of the road.

    Read: Government seeks $2bn Chinese loan for road infrastructure

    On Wednesday, August 8, the Kaneshie-Kasoa stretch of the road will also be closed at the same time in the night while traffic will be diverted to one part of the Kasoa-Kaneshie road.

    The final phase of the asphalting process will be done on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, respectively, during which period the Kasoa-Kaneshie stretch of the road will be closed while traffic is redirected back to the asphalted sections.

    Briefing

    Briefing journalists at the site of the GAMA drainage project at Mallam Junction yesterday, the coordinator of the project, Mr George Asiedu, explained that the contractors would be carrying out the exercise at night when traffic would be minimal.

    He added that efficient cooling systems would be deployed to facilitate the asphalting process within five hours after it had been fixed.

    “We know that for the few days that the roads will be closed, motorists and road users will go through some inconveniences but it is in the larger interest of the public. When we fully open the entire road on August 12, the travelling public will heave a sigh of relief,” the coordinator said.

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    He cautioned residents of flood prone areas around Mallam to stay away from the site in their own interest.

    “We are cautioning them not to go back because with the expansion work that has been done on the drains, the volumes of water that will gather when there is a downpour will affect them,” Mr Asiedu added.

    Safety

    A Sanitation Engineer at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mr Gabriel Engmann, said safety officers would be deployed to the project site to help pedestrains and motorists.

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    He, therefore, advised members of the public to bear with the contractors and adhere to security arrangements for their personal safety.

    Mr Engmann assured the public that due diligence would be done to complete the work on schedule.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Asphalting of Kasoa-Accra road commences on Sunday

    From Sunday, August 5, sections of the Kasoa-Accra road will be closed to vehicular traffic to pave the way for the asphalting of the portions of the roads that were cut for construction works on the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) drainage project at Mallam Junction in the Ga South municipality. The asphalting of the affected portions of the roads in the area is expected to be completed by August 11, this year, after which the entire roads will be reopened to road traffic the next day.

    As part of the arrangements, the section of the Lapaz-Kasoa road at Mallam Junction will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. on Sunday August 5 to 10 a.m. on Monday, August 6.

    During the period of the closure, traffic flow from the Lapaz area will be diverted to one of the lanes on the Kaneshie-Kasoa section of the road.

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    On Wednesday, August 8, the Kaneshie-Kasoa stretch of the road will also be closed at the same time in the night while traffic will be diverted to one part of the Kasoa-Kaneshie road.

    The final phase of the asphalting process will be done on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, respectively, during which period the Kasoa-Kaneshie stretch of the road will be closed while traffic is redirected back to the asphalted sections.

    Briefing

    Briefing journalists at the site of the GAMA drainage project at Mallam Junction yesterday, the coordinator of the project, Mr George Asiedu, explained that the contractors would be carrying out the exercise at night when traffic would be minimal.

    He added that efficient cooling systems would be deployed to facilitate the asphalting process within five hours after it had been fixed.

    “We know that for the few days that the roads will be closed, motorists and road users will go through some inconveniences but it is in the larger interest of the public. When we fully open the entire road on August 12, the travelling public will heave a sigh of relief,” the coordinator said.

    Read: Prosecute citizens dumping refuse into drains Roads Minister

    He cautioned residents of flood prone areas around Mallam to stay away from the site in their own interest.

    “We are cautioning them not to go back because with the expansion work that has been done on the drains, the volumes of water that will gather when there is a downpour will affect them,” Mr Asiedu added.

    Safety

    A Sanitation Engineer at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mr Gabriel Engmann, said safety officers would be deployed to the project site to help pedestrains and motorists.

    Read: Government secures $45m to deliver sanitation services

    He, therefore, advised members of the public to bear with the contractors and adhere to security arrangements for their personal safety.

    Mr Engmann assured the public that due diligence would be done to complete the work on schedule.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Russia LGBT activists detained during St Petersburg rally

    Russian police have detained at least 25 LGBT rights activists during a protest in St Petersburg to promote the rights of sexual minorities.

    About 60 activists gathered at the main square in the city centre, despite a ban being placed on the rally.

    They held up placards and rainbow-coloured flags, and called for LGBT rights to be protected.

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

    In 2013, Russia passed legislation banning the spreading of what it described as gay propaganda.

    Organisers of Saturday’s rally said that each demonstrator had protested alone, to avoid the rally being classified as a gathering.

    There were no clashes between Russian police and the activists, but those holding up protest materials were pulled into a police van against their will.

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    The demonstration’s co-organiser Aleksei Nazarov told the AFP news agency that police had targeted demonstrators who had the “most colourful flags and clothes”.

    Demonstrators at the rally told the Reuters they were there to show solidarity with the community.

    “This topic is silenced in the mass media. These [gay] people exist, the authorities should work with them somehow and we should search for dialogue,” one protester, Mikhail, said.

    Source: BBC

  • Russia LGBT activists detained during St Petersburg rally

    Russian police have detained at least 25 LGBT rights activists during a protest in St Petersburg to promote the rights of sexual minorities.

    About 60 activists gathered at the main square in the city centre, despite a ban being placed on the rally.

    They held up placards and rainbow-coloured flags, and called for LGBT rights to be protected.

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

    In 2013, Russia passed legislation banning the spreading of what it described as gay propaganda.

    Organisers of Saturday’s rally said that each demonstrator had protested alone, to avoid the rally being classified as a gathering.

    There were no clashes between Russian police and the activists, but those holding up protest materials were pulled into a police van against their will.

    Read: Russian couple divorce over Ronaldo Vs Messi battle

    The demonstration’s co-organiser Aleksei Nazarov told the AFP news agency that police had targeted demonstrators who had the “most colourful flags and clothes”.

    Demonstrators at the rally told the Reuters they were there to show solidarity with the community.

    “This topic is silenced in the mass media. These [gay] people exist, the authorities should work with them somehow and we should search for dialogue,” one protester, Mikhail, said.

    Source: BBC

  • Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    WAFA midfielder Richard Danso scored twice in the second half as Ghana came from behind to defeat Benin 3-1 in the Africa Youth Championship qualifier in Cape Coast on Saturday.

    Captain Issahaku Kondu scored the other goal to make have good hopes of progressing after the visitors stunned the home side with their opener in the first-half.

    Read: Coach Jimmy Cobblah confident of victory over Benin in U-20 qualifier

    The Black Satellites had to struggle to fight back to defeat the visitors after the Beninoise opened the scoring against the run of play at the halfway stage before the break.

    Allagbani Saliou took advantage of his side’s counter-attack to fire past the Black Satellites goalkeeper to put the visitors in the lead against the run of play.

    Read: Black Satellites coach cries for support

    A disjointed display ensured that the match went into the break with the visitors leading but what looks like good half-time talks by coach Cobbinah gave Ghana the edge.

    Danso, who had been out of sort after wasting a lot of chances, drew the home side level on the hour mark before Konda’s strike 12 minutes later put in Ghana in the lead.

    The Black Satellites sealed the victory with six minutes remaining as Danso hit his second of the afternoon to seal the victory and give Ghana a good chance for the return leg.

    Ghana will travel to Cotonou next week for the second-leg to decide which side will advance to the next round of the qualifiers.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ghana defeat Benin 3-1 in Africa U20 qualifier

    WAFA midfielder Richard Danso scored twice in the second half as Ghana came from behind to defeat Benin 3-1 in the Africa Youth Championship qualifier in Cape Coast on Saturday.

    Captain Issahaku Kondu scored the other goal to make have good hopes of progressing after the visitors stunned the home side with their opener in the first-half.

    Read: Coach Jimmy Cobblah confident of victory over Benin in U-20 qualifier

    The Black Satellites had to struggle to fight back to defeat the visitors after the Beninoise opened the scoring against the run of play at the halfway stage before the break.

    Allagbani Saliou took advantage of his side’s counter-attack to fire past the Black Satellites goalkeeper to put the visitors in the lead against the run of play.

    Read: Black Satellites coach cries for support

    A disjointed display ensured that the match went into the break with the visitors leading but what looks like good half-time talks by coach Cobbinah gave Ghana the edge.

    Danso, who had been out of sort after wasting a lot of chances, drew the home side level on the hour mark before Konda’s strike 12 minutes later put in Ghana in the lead.

    The Black Satellites sealed the victory with six minutes remaining as Danso hit his second of the afternoon to seal the victory and give Ghana a good chance for the return leg.

    Ghana will travel to Cotonou next week for the second-leg to decide which side will advance to the next round of the qualifiers.

    Source: Ghanasoccernet.com

  • “EC will give voters their choice” Deputy chair talks up fairness

    Dr. Eric Asare Bossman , a deputy chairman at the Electoral Commission, has promised the Ghanaian electorate that the EC would deliver “very fair” elections at all levels.

    He told TV3 in an exclusive interview that the transparent manner elections would be conducted in the country would ensure that those voted for are those who get to lead.

    Read: EC chair, commissioners start work in earnest

    His assurance on Friday, comes two days after President Akufo-Addo sworn-in Jean Adukwei Mensa as the new EC boss and her two Deputies, Samuel Tettey and Dr. Eric Asare Bossman. A corporate legal practitioner, Ms. Adwoa Asuama Abrefa, was also sworn in as a member of the Commission.

    On June 28, 2018, President Akufo-Addo gave directions for the removal of former EC Chair, Charlotte Osei and her two Deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwa following recommendations from a Committee set up by Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo. Read More

    Charged by the President to protect the integrity of the Commission, Dr. Bossman Asare told TV3, “I think as a commission we are committed to run a system that is very fair, that is transparent that would ensure that the voters are those who are going to decide” who leads them.

    Read: Tasks at EC daunting Dr. Bossman Asare admits

    “Election is not about theory, election is more about practice, we are going to do it in such a way that what the people will choose would at the end of the day or the individual they will select will become those who will lead our country at the district level, parliamentary, in that manner,” he stressed.

    Having started work at the EC, Dr. Asare Bossman who was a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana was confident the team would live up to expectations.

    “We know the EC has gone through a lot of problems; some of them, generally it has not been very, very good, but I think that we are well poised, we understand the challenges ahead, we appreciate the opportunities that have been given to us…I know the task ahead is very daunting…we are so well poised for the opportunity ahead.

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    “I am convinced that we are going to leave a mark that many will look up to and say that our time we did a great job.”

    Source: 3news.com

  • “EC will give voters their choice” Deputy chair talks up fairness

    Dr. Eric Asare Bossman , a deputy chairman at the Electoral Commission, has promised the Ghanaian electorate that the EC would deliver “very fair” elections at all levels.

    He told TV3 in an exclusive interview that the transparent manner elections would be conducted in the country would ensure that those voted for are those who get to lead.

    Read: EC chair, commissioners start work in earnest

    His assurance on Friday, comes two days after President Akufo-Addo sworn-in Jean Adukwei Mensa as the new EC boss and her two Deputies, Samuel Tettey and Dr. Eric Asare Bossman. A corporate legal practitioner, Ms. Adwoa Asuama Abrefa, was also sworn in as a member of the Commission.

    On June 28, 2018, President Akufo-Addo gave directions for the removal of former EC Chair, Charlotte Osei and her two Deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwa following recommendations from a Committee set up by Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo. Read More

    Charged by the President to protect the integrity of the Commission, Dr. Bossman Asare told TV3, “I think as a commission we are committed to run a system that is very fair, that is transparent that would ensure that the voters are those who are going to decide” who leads them.

    Read: Tasks at EC daunting Dr. Bossman Asare admits

    “Election is not about theory, election is more about practice, we are going to do it in such a way that what the people will choose would at the end of the day or the individual they will select will become those who will lead our country at the district level, parliamentary, in that manner,” he stressed.

    Having started work at the EC, Dr. Asare Bossman who was a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana was confident the team would live up to expectations.

    “We know the EC has gone through a lot of problems; some of them, generally it has not been very, very good, but I think that we are well poised, we understand the challenges ahead, we appreciate the opportunities that have been given to us…I know the task ahead is very daunting…we are so well poised for the opportunity ahead.

    Read: Demonstrate honesty, integrity Akufo-Addo to Judges

    “I am convinced that we are going to leave a mark that many will look up to and say that our time we did a great job.”

    Source: 3news.com

  • Prevent children from exposure of electronic devices

    The Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, says parents, who prevent their children from the uncontrolled exposure to electronic devices are worthy of praise.

    His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, said the proper upbringing of children in the society was challenging for religious parents, who cared about the future of their children.

    His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, was speaking during the ladies session at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Hampshire here in the United Kingdom.

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    The Annual event also known as Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, is a unique event that brings more than 35,000 participants from over 100 countries.

    The three-day event is to increase religious knowledge and promote a sense of peace and brotherhood among Ahmadi Muslim.

    He said games and electronic devices have been the cause of family breakdown, adding that these devices have made intelligent people cautious of the disunity they caused in families.

    “Modern technology has many benefits but their harm is in the process of overweighing the advantage,” he added.

    The Spiritual Leader called on family not to waste much time on their various devices but rather continue to promote family unity.

    Read: France bans smartphones and tablets from schools

    He said worldly people fall prey to the negative impacts of modern technology but Ahmadi Muslims should be aware of this.

    “We must practically show that we give preference to our faith over all worldly objectives.”

    He called on them to pay more attention to the spiritual upliftment of the family rather than concerning on mobile phones and other devices.

    A number of Parliamentarians, Civic Leaders and Diplomats from different countries would be addressing the gathering and underline the convention’s objective of enhancing unity, understanding and mutual respect.

    The highlight of the event would be a mass pledge of allegiance to the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslims, and that would commit his followers to an absolute devotion to peace.

    His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, who is the fifth successor of the Promised Messiah benevolent leadership, provides the community with unity, guidance and direction, ensuring that it remained devoted to God and to the service of humankind.

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    The Jalsa features exhibitions about the community’s international activities and other educational stands. Special guided tours are also available.

    Source: ghananewsagency.org