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  • Delays in payment of book and research allowance worrying UTAG

    Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), are outraged over delays in the payment of book and research allowance for lecturers.

    The teachers earlier threatened a strike if the government failed to pay them their 2017/2018 book and research allowance immediately. The ultimatum they gave elapsed on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

    President of UTAG at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Addah Weseh, who spoke to Citi News said the government had not dealt properly with the Association. “After our press conference, we gave the government some time to respond our needs and that time has now elapsed. We are not hearing any official response from the government. We were asked to go back to consult our members on the next line of action”, he intimated.

    Read: UTAG threatens to strike next week over unpaid allowance

    Professor Weseh further described the silence as worrying, saying “so far the unofficial response we are getting is that our members are now getting tired every year, threatening a strike before what is due us is paid us. That is becoming very problematic.”

    UTAG meets members

    Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) are expected to meet in all public tertiary education institutions nationwide to decide on the next line of action after the ultimatum elapsed.

    The Association had set Wednesday, July 31, 2018, as the deadline for the payment of outstanding book and research allowances to lecturers.

    In an interview with Citi News, President of UTAG, Dr. Eric Opoku said the allowance is a condition of service for lecturers.

    Read: Workers of Anowah Afrique demand three months unpaid salary

    “On Thursday [August 2, 2018] we are having meetings on our respective campuses. We will collate all those ideas and inform government on our next line of action. The book and research allowances are an essential part of our conditions of service”, he said.

    Book and Research allowance

    The book and research allowance is provided by the government to public universities for the purpose of the funding researches in academia for national development.

    But each year, it appears UTAG has to threaten or in extreme cases embark on a strike for government to meet their demands.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Apple becomes 1st private company worth $1 trillion

    Apple became the first private-sector company to surpass $1 trillion in market value Thursday following its latest surge after reporting strong quarterly earnings.

    Shares of Apple briefly hit $207.05 in late-morning trading, before retreating somewhat. The gains came after the iPhone maker reported strong earnings late Tuesday that prompted a two-day rally in the share price.

    The company’s stock was at $206.85, up 2.7 percent near 1620 GMT. Apple said it currently has 4.83 billion shares outstanding.

    Read: Amazon posts record $2.5bn profit fueled by ad and cloud businesses

    As with other landmarks — such as the Dow crossing 25,000 for the first time — the Apple record is significant because of its resonance beyond the financial universe.

    “The $1 trillion mark is more psychological, and sends a message of growth and size into the market,” said Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

    But many financial insiders view the record as a non-event, despite breaching the psychological barrier.

    “There’s no real excitement on the trading desk,” said Karl Haeling of LBBW. “It’s one of those things that does not mean anything by itself… it’s more a testimony of the importance of Apple on the market.”

    Read: Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

    The landmark is the latest victory for Apple chief executive Tim Cook, who faced skepticism when he took reins of the iconic technology giant in 2011.

    He took over after the death of founder Steve Jobs, who was identified with launching many of Apple’s most iconic products, including the iPhone smartphone and the iPad tablet.

    But Cook has gradually won accolades from investors by pumping out a series of solid financial results and further spreading Apple’s products to China and other foreign markets.

    On Tuesday, Apple reported that net profit jumped more than 30 percent to $11.5 billion. Revenue in the fiscal third quarter soared 17 percent to $53.3 billion from the same period a year earlier due to sales of pricier iPhones, online services and wearable devices.

    The record also cements the continued supremacy of US technology companies to the broader market, with other large technology giants Amazon, Google-parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Facebook regularly rounding out the top five in market

    Apple is the first private sector company to reach this level, but state oil company PetroChina briefly broke the $1 trillion barrier in 2007 during its initial public offering, but has since dropped back down.

    Source: www.france24.com

  • Apple becomes 1st private company worth $1 trillion

    Apple became the first private-sector company to surpass $1 trillion in market value Thursday following its latest surge after reporting strong quarterly earnings.

    Shares of Apple briefly hit $207.05 in late-morning trading, before retreating somewhat. The gains came after the iPhone maker reported strong earnings late Tuesday that prompted a two-day rally in the share price.

    The company’s stock was at $206.85, up 2.7 percent near 1620 GMT. Apple said it currently has 4.83 billion shares outstanding.

    Read: Amazon posts record $2.5bn profit fueled by ad and cloud businesses

    As with other landmarks — such as the Dow crossing 25,000 for the first time — the Apple record is significant because of its resonance beyond the financial universe.

    “The $1 trillion mark is more psychological, and sends a message of growth and size into the market,” said Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

    But many financial insiders view the record as a non-event, despite breaching the psychological barrier.

    “There’s no real excitement on the trading desk,” said Karl Haeling of LBBW. “It’s one of those things that does not mean anything by itself… it’s more a testimony of the importance of Apple on the market.”

    Read: Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

    The landmark is the latest victory for Apple chief executive Tim Cook, who faced skepticism when he took reins of the iconic technology giant in 2011.

    He took over after the death of founder Steve Jobs, who was identified with launching many of Apple’s most iconic products, including the iPhone smartphone and the iPad tablet.

    But Cook has gradually won accolades from investors by pumping out a series of solid financial results and further spreading Apple’s products to China and other foreign markets.

    On Tuesday, Apple reported that net profit jumped more than 30 percent to $11.5 billion. Revenue in the fiscal third quarter soared 17 percent to $53.3 billion from the same period a year earlier due to sales of pricier iPhones, online services and wearable devices.

    The record also cements the continued supremacy of US technology companies to the broader market, with other large technology giants Amazon, Google-parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Facebook regularly rounding out the top five in market

    Apple is the first private sector company to reach this level, but state oil company PetroChina briefly broke the $1 trillion barrier in 2007 during its initial public offering, but has since dropped back down.

    Source: www.france24.com

  • E/Region: Ford Escape knocks down 2 sisters, one dead

    Police in the Eastern Region have begun investigations into an incident involving a driver of a Ford Escape vehicle who knocked down two young ladies resulting in the death of one.

    The two, Rebecca Osaebea Ntitsi, age 20, and Belinda Ntitsi, age 22 who are siblings, were crossing a section of the Asuatwene road near Adeiso in the Upper West Akim District when they were knocked down by the vehicle with registration number GE-8826-11, driven by Kwabena Attefa Acheampong.

    Read: Madina: Driver crushes trainee pastor to death, escapes lynching

    The vehicle was heading to Accra from Akim Oda.
    The victims, who sustained various degrees of injury were rushed to the Adieso Health Center where Rebecca Osaebea Ntitsi was pronounced dead on arrival.

    Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Eastern Region Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh, said the suspect is in police custody assisting with investigations.

    Read: Inter Allies striker Prince Appiah dies after fatal car crash

    “On July 31st at about 9:21 pm, a suspect driver Kwabena Attefa Acheampong, was driving a Ford Escape car with registration number GE 8826-11 from Akim Oda towards Accra direction, on reaching Asuatwene township he knocked down the two female adults”.

    DSP Tetteh added that the “Suspect driver, Kwabena Attefa Acheampong is in custody whiles the accident vehicle has been towed to the station to assist us with our investigations”.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • E/Region: Ford Escape knocks down 2 sisters, one dead

    Police in the Eastern Region have begun investigations into an incident involving a driver of a Ford Escape vehicle who knocked down two young ladies resulting in the death of one.

    The two, Rebecca Osaebea Ntitsi, age 20, and Belinda Ntitsi, age 22 who are siblings, were crossing a section of the Asuatwene road near Adeiso in the Upper West Akim District when they were knocked down by the vehicle with registration number GE-8826-11, driven by Kwabena Attefa Acheampong.

    Read: Madina: Driver crushes trainee pastor to death, escapes lynching

    The vehicle was heading to Accra from Akim Oda.
    The victims, who sustained various degrees of injury were rushed to the Adieso Health Center where Rebecca Osaebea Ntitsi was pronounced dead on arrival.

    Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Eastern Region Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh, said the suspect is in police custody assisting with investigations.

    Read: Inter Allies striker Prince Appiah dies after fatal car crash

    “On July 31st at about 9:21 pm, a suspect driver Kwabena Attefa Acheampong, was driving a Ford Escape car with registration number GE 8826-11 from Akim Oda towards Accra direction, on reaching Asuatwene township he knocked down the two female adults”.

    DSP Tetteh added that the “Suspect driver, Kwabena Attefa Acheampong is in custody whiles the accident vehicle has been towed to the station to assist us with our investigations”.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei opens talks with Ethiopian side Jimma Aba Jiffar FC

    Goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has opened talks with Ethiopian champions Jimma Aba Jiffar FC over a contract extension, the player has told GHANAsoccernet.com

    Agyei, 28, has ended his one-year deal with the newly-installed Ethiopian champions following the expiration of his contract.

    The Ghana goalkeeper has been offered a new deal by the East African side after an excellent campaign last term.

    Read: Thomas Partey named best Ghanaian footballer at Ghana Football Awards

    The former Medeama and Liberty Professionals has told GHANAsoccernet.com that he’s considering renewing his deal with the side.

    “My contract has ended and there are talks for renewal,” he said

    “I have to take stock of my performance and what the future holds for me. I’m thinking about my next step but will leave that for my agent.

    “We had a fantastic season where we won the league title and I’m happy to have contributed immensely to that.”

    The hugely talented last line of defense is currently on holidays in the Netherlands with his adorable family.

    source:ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei opens talks with Ethiopian side Jimma Aba Jiffar FC

    Goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has opened talks with Ethiopian champions Jimma Aba Jiffar FC over a contract extension, the player has told GHANAsoccernet.com

    Agyei, 28, has ended his one-year deal with the newly-installed Ethiopian champions following the expiration of his contract.

    The Ghana goalkeeper has been offered a new deal by the East African side after an excellent campaign last term.

    Read: Thomas Partey named best Ghanaian footballer at Ghana Football Awards

    The former Medeama and Liberty Professionals has told GHANAsoccernet.com that he’s considering renewing his deal with the side.

    “My contract has ended and there are talks for renewal,” he said

    “I have to take stock of my performance and what the future holds for me. I’m thinking about my next step but will leave that for my agent.

    “We had a fantastic season where we won the league title and I’m happy to have contributed immensely to that.”

    The hugely talented last line of defense is currently on holidays in the Netherlands with his adorable family.

    source:ghanasoccernet.com

  • Pope Francis declares death penalty inadmissible in all cases

    Pope Francis has changed the teachings of the Catholic faith to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, the Vatican has said.

    The Catechism of the Church, which sums up the teachings, had previously stated that the death penalty could be used in some cases.

    It now says it is “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person”.

    Read: Two university students sentenced to death by hanging

    Pope Francis has in the past spoken out against executions.

    Last October, he had said the Church’s policy on the death penalty was one area where teaching was not static and could change with modern concerns.

    The text of the catechism was first set by Pope John Paul II in October 1992.

    The teachings had earlier stated that the death penalty was “an appropriate response to the gravity of certain crimes and an acceptable, albeit extreme, means of safeguarding the common good”.

    However, the new text says there is “an increasing awareness that the dignity of the person is not lost even after the commission of very serious crimes”.

    It also argues that today’s more effective detention methods protect citizens and “do not definitively deprive the guilty of the possibility of redemption”.

    Read: Senegal convicts 13 suspected Boko Haram fighters

    The Church will now work with determination for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, a statement from the Holy See said.

    Historically, the Church has mostly been unopposed to the death penalty, including into the 20th Century. In 1952, Pope Pius XII said it was not a violation of the universal right to life.

    Pope John Paul II argued for imprisonment over execution wherever possible, although Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, wrote that the death penalty could be permissible.

    Source: BBC

  • Pope Francis declares death penalty inadmissible in all cases

    Pope Francis has changed the teachings of the Catholic faith to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, the Vatican has said.

    The Catechism of the Church, which sums up the teachings, had previously stated that the death penalty could be used in some cases.

    It now says it is “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person”.

    Read: Two university students sentenced to death by hanging

    Pope Francis has in the past spoken out against executions.

    Last October, he had said the Church’s policy on the death penalty was one area where teaching was not static and could change with modern concerns.

    The text of the catechism was first set by Pope John Paul II in October 1992.

    The teachings had earlier stated that the death penalty was “an appropriate response to the gravity of certain crimes and an acceptable, albeit extreme, means of safeguarding the common good”.

    However, the new text says there is “an increasing awareness that the dignity of the person is not lost even after the commission of very serious crimes”.

    It also argues that today’s more effective detention methods protect citizens and “do not definitively deprive the guilty of the possibility of redemption”.

    Read: Senegal convicts 13 suspected Boko Haram fighters

    The Church will now work with determination for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, a statement from the Holy See said.

    Historically, the Church has mostly been unopposed to the death penalty, including into the 20th Century. In 1952, Pope Pius XII said it was not a violation of the universal right to life.

    Pope John Paul II argued for imprisonment over execution wherever possible, although Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, wrote that the death penalty could be permissible.

    Source: BBC

  • Zimbabwe election: Army patrols ‘ghost town’ Harare

    Businesses have shut in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, as the nation awaits the results from the heavily disputed presidential election.

    Armed soldiers and police are on patrol, ordering people to “behave”.

    Three people were killed in the city on Wednesday in clashes between the security forces and supporters of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.

    He says Monday’s elections were being rigged to give President Emmerson Mnangagwa victory.

    Read: Zimbabwe: Gunshots, teargas fired as army clashes with opposition supporters (Reuters)

    The elections were the first since long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted in November.

    The polls were intended to set Zimbabwe on a new path following Mr Mugabe’s repressive rule.

    However, Mr Chamisa’s MDC Alliance has accused the military of using excessive force to quell Wednesday’s protests.

    Mr Mnangagwa said the government was in talks with Mr Chamisa to defuse the crisis and proposed an independent investigation to bring those who were behind the violence to justice.

    “This land is home to all of us, and we will sink or swim together,” Mr Mnangagwa said in a series of tweets.

    Read: International calls for restraint in Zimbabwe

    No violence was reported on Thursday. A truckload of armed policemen and soldiers were driving around the city shouting, “Behave yourself, people of Zimbabwe.”

    A BBC reporter in Harare says the city centre is like a “ghost town”.

    Riot police have also taken positions around the headquarters of the MDC Alliance.

    ‘No skulduggery’
    The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has declared Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu-PF party the winner of the parliamentary election, with a two-thirds majority.

    It has not released presidential election results, saying party agents were still verifying the result and there was “absolutely no skulduggery”.

    Zec confirmed its website had been hacked, saying it took it down “within 11 minutes” of the attack.

    Zanu-PF, which has been in power since the country gained its independence 38 years ago, denies there has been any rigging.

    Source: www.bbc.com

  • Zimbabwe election: Army patrols ‘ghost town’ Harare

    Businesses have shut in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, as the nation awaits the results from the heavily disputed presidential election.

    Armed soldiers and police are on patrol, ordering people to “behave”.

    Three people were killed in the city on Wednesday in clashes between the security forces and supporters of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.

    He says Monday’s elections were being rigged to give President Emmerson Mnangagwa victory.

    Read: Zimbabwe: Gunshots, teargas fired as army clashes with opposition supporters (Reuters)

    The elections were the first since long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted in November.

    The polls were intended to set Zimbabwe on a new path following Mr Mugabe’s repressive rule.

    However, Mr Chamisa’s MDC Alliance has accused the military of using excessive force to quell Wednesday’s protests.

    Mr Mnangagwa said the government was in talks with Mr Chamisa to defuse the crisis and proposed an independent investigation to bring those who were behind the violence to justice.

    “This land is home to all of us, and we will sink or swim together,” Mr Mnangagwa said in a series of tweets.

    Read: International calls for restraint in Zimbabwe

    No violence was reported on Thursday. A truckload of armed policemen and soldiers were driving around the city shouting, “Behave yourself, people of Zimbabwe.”

    A BBC reporter in Harare says the city centre is like a “ghost town”.

    Riot police have also taken positions around the headquarters of the MDC Alliance.

    ‘No skulduggery’
    The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has declared Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu-PF party the winner of the parliamentary election, with a two-thirds majority.

    It has not released presidential election results, saying party agents were still verifying the result and there was “absolutely no skulduggery”.

    Zec confirmed its website had been hacked, saying it took it down “within 11 minutes” of the attack.

    Zanu-PF, which has been in power since the country gained its independence 38 years ago, denies there has been any rigging.

    Source: www.bbc.com

  • Government invites proposals for the establishment of Bauxite Refinery

    Government is inviting corporate entities and individuals interested in setting up a bauxite refinery to begin talks over the venture.

    Minister of Land and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu who announced this says Nyinahin, Kyebi and Awaso have enough bauxite reserves that can power a long-term refinery.

    It is believed the reserves from the three sites could provide the raw material needed for the refinery in 50-years.

    “The good thing is that, if you combine Nyinahin, Kyebi and then this current site that we have, we have extensive reserves that will enable creations and formations of a refinery,” he said.

    Parliament recently passed into law the Ghana Bauxite Integrated Aluminium Industry Act, 2018, which would be the legal framework to take advantage of the opportunity of the vast bauxite resource available to help in economic development of the country

    According to Mr. Amewu, the move forms part of efforts to add value to the mined mineral to the benefit of Ghanaians.

    “So I think we will call on companies that are interested to begin to talk to government and see how we can establish a refinery that will, of course, benefit the company and then Ghanaians in general rather than take it out in its current raw state. So the way forward is to go into refinery.”

    Mr. Amewu who announced this during a day’s visit to the Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso also announced a similar refinery to refine 30 percent of Ghana’s gold will be ready in November this year.

    “In the gold industry, plans are far advanced to start refining 30 percent of the gold. I am sure by November, we should be able to execute that agreement where 30% of Ghana’s gold from those mining companies would be refined. So these are some of the things we are doing in terms of value addition,” he revealed.

    Officials of the Ghana Bauxite Company in 2011 began talks with the government to establish a refinery.

    Lack of commitment on the part of the government, reliable power supply and enough tonnage of ore to feed the refinery stalled the discussions.

    Mr. Amewu, however, wants the Ghana Bauxite Company to take advantage of the recently passed law, Ghana Bauxite Integrated Aluminium Industry Act, 2018, the legal framework to process bauxite into aluminum.

    Source: Nhyira FM

  • Government invites proposals for the establishment of Bauxite Refinery

    Government is inviting corporate entities and individuals interested in setting up a bauxite refinery to begin talks over the venture.

    Minister of Land and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu who announced this says Nyinahin, Kyebi and Awaso have enough bauxite reserves that can power a long-term refinery.

    It is believed the reserves from the three sites could provide the raw material needed for the refinery in 50-years.

    “The good thing is that, if you combine Nyinahin, Kyebi and then this current site that we have, we have extensive reserves that will enable creations and formations of a refinery,” he said.

    Parliament recently passed into law the Ghana Bauxite Integrated Aluminium Industry Act, 2018, which would be the legal framework to take advantage of the opportunity of the vast bauxite resource available to help in economic development of the country

    According to Mr. Amewu, the move forms part of efforts to add value to the mined mineral to the benefit of Ghanaians.

    “So I think we will call on companies that are interested to begin to talk to government and see how we can establish a refinery that will, of course, benefit the company and then Ghanaians in general rather than take it out in its current raw state. So the way forward is to go into refinery.”

    Mr. Amewu who announced this during a day’s visit to the Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso also announced a similar refinery to refine 30 percent of Ghana’s gold will be ready in November this year.

    “In the gold industry, plans are far advanced to start refining 30 percent of the gold. I am sure by November, we should be able to execute that agreement where 30% of Ghana’s gold from those mining companies would be refined. So these are some of the things we are doing in terms of value addition,” he revealed.

    Officials of the Ghana Bauxite Company in 2011 began talks with the government to establish a refinery.

    Lack of commitment on the part of the government, reliable power supply and enough tonnage of ore to feed the refinery stalled the discussions.

    Mr. Amewu, however, wants the Ghana Bauxite Company to take advantage of the recently passed law, Ghana Bauxite Integrated Aluminium Industry Act, 2018, the legal framework to process bauxite into aluminum.

    Source: Nhyira FM

  • NDC holds presidential election on Dec. 7; warns against flashy campaigns

    The General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has cautioned leadership of the party, at all levels, not to commit the structures of the party in support of any of the persons seeking to contest the flagbearership position of the party.

    At a news conference to officially launch the campaign season for the flagbearership race, the general secretary also cautioned the aspirants to be decorous in their campaign devoid of attacks.

    Read: NDC gives green light for flagbearer hopefuls to start campaign

    He insisted none of the aspirants should engage in flamboyant campaigning, stressing the country is in distress. He therefore reiterated that due to the dire economic situation in the country, no aspirant should waste resources since the bigger task is in the 2020 elections.
    The election to choose a leader of the largest opposition party will therefore be held in December 7 this year.

    Johnson Asiedu Nketia urged prospective candidates to notify the national executive committee of the party before embarking on any campaign in order to avoid individuals using the name of the party for their personal interest.

    Read: Endorsing Mahama for 2020 a disadvantage to NDC NPP MP

    He further announced the postponement of the regional elections from August 25 to September 1 this year.
    Touching on the declaration of support for former president Mahama by some Members of Parliament, he stressed that the MPs did no wrong since the declaration of support did not come from the parliamentary caucus but some individual MPs.

    Persons who have declared their intention to contest the presidential slot include 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, former Vice Chancellor of UPSA Prof. Joshua Alabi and former CEO of NHIA Sylvester Mensah.

    Source: 3news.com

  • NDC holds presidential election on Dec. 7; warns against flashy campaigns

    The General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has cautioned leadership of the party, at all levels, not to commit the structures of the party in support of any of the persons seeking to contest the flagbearership position of the party.

    At a news conference to officially launch the campaign season for the flagbearership race, the general secretary also cautioned the aspirants to be decorous in their campaign devoid of attacks.

    Read: NDC gives green light for flagbearer hopefuls to start campaign

    He insisted none of the aspirants should engage in flamboyant campaigning, stressing the country is in distress. He therefore reiterated that due to the dire economic situation in the country, no aspirant should waste resources since the bigger task is in the 2020 elections.
    The election to choose a leader of the largest opposition party will therefore be held in December 7 this year.

    Johnson Asiedu Nketia urged prospective candidates to notify the national executive committee of the party before embarking on any campaign in order to avoid individuals using the name of the party for their personal interest.

    Read: Endorsing Mahama for 2020 a disadvantage to NDC NPP MP

    He further announced the postponement of the regional elections from August 25 to September 1 this year.
    Touching on the declaration of support for former president Mahama by some Members of Parliament, he stressed that the MPs did no wrong since the declaration of support did not come from the parliamentary caucus but some individual MPs.

    Persons who have declared their intention to contest the presidential slot include 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, former Vice Chancellor of UPSA Prof. Joshua Alabi and former CEO of NHIA Sylvester Mensah.

    Source: 3news.com

  • NDC gives green light for flagbearer hopefuls to start campaign

    The National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has with immediate effect sanctioned campaigning for flagbearer hopefuls of the party ahead of the 2020 elections.

    However, the General Secretary of the party, Mr Asiedu Nketiah has directed that all hopefuls must first inform the party of their intention to contest the slot before campaigning.

    Read: Endorsing Mahama for 2020 a disadvantage to NDC NPP MP

    He also warned the would-be aspirants to be wary of some of the comments they passed during the campaign that might denigrate the party.

    He further cautioned against flagrant campaigning by aspirants because of the hardship currently being experienced by Ghanaians.

    Read: NDC MPs who endorsed Mahama were blackmailed former MP asserts

    Among those who have indicated their interest to lead the party are Dr Ekwow Spio Garbrah, Prof Joshua Alabi, Sylvester Mensah and former President John Dramani Mahama.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • NDC gives green light for flagbearer hopefuls to start campaign

    The National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has with immediate effect sanctioned campaigning for flagbearer hopefuls of the party ahead of the 2020 elections.

    However, the General Secretary of the party, Mr Asiedu Nketiah has directed that all hopefuls must first inform the party of their intention to contest the slot before campaigning.

    Read: Endorsing Mahama for 2020 a disadvantage to NDC NPP MP

    He also warned the would-be aspirants to be wary of some of the comments they passed during the campaign that might denigrate the party.

    He further cautioned against flagrant campaigning by aspirants because of the hardship currently being experienced by Ghanaians.

    Read: NDC MPs who endorsed Mahama were blackmailed former MP asserts

    Among those who have indicated their interest to lead the party are Dr Ekwow Spio Garbrah, Prof Joshua Alabi, Sylvester Mensah and former President John Dramani Mahama.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Pastors are not to create fear Christian Council slams Owusu Bempah

    The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana has slammed popular preacher Prophet Owusu Bempah over his doomsday prophesies.

    Prophet Bempah has gained fame for his political and death prophesies in recent years, claiming he predicted the death of popular musician Ebony Reigns, who died in a car crash in the Brong Ahafo region in February this year.

    Read: Doom prophets should be jailed 10 years Maurice Ampaw

    The Founder of Glorious Word Power Ministry also claims he successfully predicted the victory of President Akufo-Addo in 2016 before the polls were held in December of that year .

    He has also gained notoriety for negative prophesies regarding several celebrities in the country prompting condemnation from other recognizable religious bodies.

    Speaking on the Morning Starr Thursday, chairman of the Christian Council Rt. Rev. Senyo Agidi said it is important for religious leaders to understand the purpose of their calling.

    Read: Angel Obinim, two others not from God- Prophet Nana Yaw

    “Bishop Owusu Bempah is one person people do not agree with even in the society. He is able to prophesy deaths but do not pray to cancel them. Pastors are expected to help people and not to create fear. It is not my duty to chase and arrest Obinim, after all the law says we have the right to Worship and if the law enforcers think people are not doing the right things, they must act. Prophet One (1) is one who does things we do not agree with as well”.

    Source: Starrfmonline.com

  • Pastors are not to create fear Christian Council slams Owusu Bempah

    The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana has slammed popular preacher Prophet Owusu Bempah over his doomsday prophesies.

    Prophet Bempah has gained fame for his political and death prophesies in recent years, claiming he predicted the death of popular musician Ebony Reigns, who died in a car crash in the Brong Ahafo region in February this year.

    Read: Doom prophets should be jailed 10 years Maurice Ampaw

    The Founder of Glorious Word Power Ministry also claims he successfully predicted the victory of President Akufo-Addo in 2016 before the polls were held in December of that year .

    He has also gained notoriety for negative prophesies regarding several celebrities in the country prompting condemnation from other recognizable religious bodies.

    Speaking on the Morning Starr Thursday, chairman of the Christian Council Rt. Rev. Senyo Agidi said it is important for religious leaders to understand the purpose of their calling.

    Read: Angel Obinim, two others not from God- Prophet Nana Yaw

    “Bishop Owusu Bempah is one person people do not agree with even in the society. He is able to prophesy deaths but do not pray to cancel them. Pastors are expected to help people and not to create fear. It is not my duty to chase and arrest Obinim, after all the law says we have the right to Worship and if the law enforcers think people are not doing the right things, they must act. Prophet One (1) is one who does things we do not agree with as well”.

    Source: Starrfmonline.com

  • CONFIRMED: Hearts of Oak to battle Asante Kotoko on August 19

    Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will be engaged in two friendly encounters.

    Last month, Asante Kotoko Public Relations Officer Obed Acheampong disclosed that his outfit were locked in discussions with their bitterest adversaries over a proposal to play a two-legged friendly games.

    The country’s two most glamorous clubs are itching to serve their various teeming fans an epic Super-Clash encounter which has eluded them for the past months in the wake of the Anas Aremeyaw Anas which exposed rot in Ghana football.

    Read: Asante Kotoko mandate Aske Synergy Consult to look into accident

    According to Accra-based Happy FM, the first game of the much-anticipated two-legged encounter is scheduled to come off on August 19, with the return leg scheduled for September 2nd, 2018.

    All will be played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • CONFIRMED: Hearts of Oak to battle Asante Kotoko on August 19

    Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will be engaged in two friendly encounters.

    Last month, Asante Kotoko Public Relations Officer Obed Acheampong disclosed that his outfit were locked in discussions with their bitterest adversaries over a proposal to play a two-legged friendly games.

    The country’s two most glamorous clubs are itching to serve their various teeming fans an epic Super-Clash encounter which has eluded them for the past months in the wake of the Anas Aremeyaw Anas which exposed rot in Ghana football.

    Read: Asante Kotoko mandate Aske Synergy Consult to look into accident

    According to Accra-based Happy FM, the first game of the much-anticipated two-legged encounter is scheduled to come off on August 19, with the return leg scheduled for September 2nd, 2018.

    All will be played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Aduana Stars confirm Anokye Badu failed doping test

    Aduana Stars have confirmed defender Anokye Badu tested positive for Prednisolone and Prednisone during a 2018 CAF Confederation match against Raja Casablanca on May 16.

    The continent’s governing body, CAF have suspended the centre-back over the doping controversy.

    The towering defender,who has refused to to have second sample analysed, has been banned from the remaining matches in Africa’s inter-club competition.

    Read: AS Vita beat Aduana Stars 2-0 in CAF Confederation Cup

    Aduana have been left embarrassed and bruised over the development but claim the player used the drug out of ignorance.

    “We met with our player Anorkye Badu Stephen and his senior brother, Major Kwame Baah. The player admitted administering the said drug Prednisolone and Prednisone, out of ignorance” part of a letter signed by Chief Executive Albert Commey to CAF read

    “He visited the drug store and complained of chest and thigh pain and was given the above-mentioned drugs.

    “He did not inform the club doctor of this self-medication but did indeed complain of the chest pain to the assistant coach.

    “We therefore deduce that the player administered the drug out of ignorance.”

    He missed the side;s two-legged ties against Congolese giants AS Vita and will be out of the remaining two games against Ivorian powerhose Asec Mimosa at home and the reverse fixture against Raja Casablanca.

    source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Aduana Stars confirm Anokye Badu failed doping test

    Aduana Stars have confirmed defender Anokye Badu tested positive for Prednisolone and Prednisone during a 2018 CAF Confederation match against Raja Casablanca on May 16.

    The continent’s governing body, CAF have suspended the centre-back over the doping controversy.

    The towering defender,who has refused to to have second sample analysed, has been banned from the remaining matches in Africa’s inter-club competition.

    Read: AS Vita beat Aduana Stars 2-0 in CAF Confederation Cup

    Aduana have been left embarrassed and bruised over the development but claim the player used the drug out of ignorance.

    “We met with our player Anorkye Badu Stephen and his senior brother, Major Kwame Baah. The player admitted administering the said drug Prednisolone and Prednisone, out of ignorance” part of a letter signed by Chief Executive Albert Commey to CAF read

    “He visited the drug store and complained of chest and thigh pain and was given the above-mentioned drugs.

    “He did not inform the club doctor of this self-medication but did indeed complain of the chest pain to the assistant coach.

    “We therefore deduce that the player administered the drug out of ignorance.”

    He missed the side;s two-legged ties against Congolese giants AS Vita and will be out of the remaining two games against Ivorian powerhose Asec Mimosa at home and the reverse fixture against Raja Casablanca.

    source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Asante Kotoko mandate Aske Synergy Consult to look into accident

    Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have contracted ASKE SYNERGY CONSULT to look into how donations received were used after the team’s unfortunate bus accident which claimed a life.

    This was as a result of a directive from Manhyia to the management to settle the issue amicably to avoid any further disgrace.

    ASKE SYNERGY is a firm of chartered accountants and auditors who will look into how the donations received were used and other relevant matters.

    2 Kumasi based Journalists will be part of this finding committee.

    There has also been a recommendation to include captain of the team Amos Frimpong on to the committee.

    Read: Asante Kotoko mark 1 year of horrific accident

    source: Oyerepa FM

  • Asante Kotoko mandate Aske Synergy Consult to look into accident

    Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have contracted ASKE SYNERGY CONSULT to look into how donations received were used after the team’s unfortunate bus accident which claimed a life.

    This was as a result of a directive from Manhyia to the management to settle the issue amicably to avoid any further disgrace.

    ASKE SYNERGY is a firm of chartered accountants and auditors who will look into how the donations received were used and other relevant matters.

    2 Kumasi based Journalists will be part of this finding committee.

    There has also been a recommendation to include captain of the team Amos Frimpong on to the committee.

    Read: Asante Kotoko mark 1 year of horrific accident

    source: Oyerepa FM

  • Gabrielle Union reveals her plan to make Dwayne Wade feel ”special” on their anniversary

    Better make those dinner reservations, Dwayne Wade! Gabrielle Union is already prepping for your fourth wedding anniversary.

    E! News’ Zuri Hall sat down with the forever glowing celeb to discuss her appearance in Hallmark’s new docuseries, Put It Into Words, as well as topics such as marriage, dating advice and women empowerment.

    Her latest project includes teaming up with Hallmark to devote a whole episode to her man in celebration of their anniversary. Gabrielle confessed that she can’t always find the right words to express her love for the NBA star, but said a heartfelt card is her typical go-to.

    “It gives you a chance to show people I see you.’ it gives you a chance to show people that you put in effort to go pick out a card, the perfect card,” she reflected.

    Read: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra and 6 other whirlwind A-list engagements

    Her ultimate mission for their anniversary is to make Wade cry the tear of all tears. As she put it, “The Glory tear… that’s my goal!” The Think Like a Man star also acknowledged that her husband is better at card giving than she is. (We feel you Union, too many options!)

    In discussing Put It Into Words, Union said the show’s appeal is based on the idea of connection through thoughtfulness. She summarized, “Especially in this day in age, we’re very careless with our words. Especially via text or email or social media. And you’re very quick to anger, very quick to wound, very quick to be a lot more harsh than you ever would in person.”

    However, Union has found a way to do just the opposite in her weekly Woman Crush Wednesday posts via her Instagram account, most recently featuring the iconic Janet Jackson.

    She explained, “If I can’t use my social media to amplify, uplift, inspire one woman a week.. I can’t call myself a feminist. I can’t call myself an advocate for women.” Union believes that “women uplifting other women should be the norm,” and we truly couldn’t agree more!

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • Gabrielle Union reveals her plan to make Dwayne Wade feel ”special” on their anniversary

    Better make those dinner reservations, Dwayne Wade! Gabrielle Union is already prepping for your fourth wedding anniversary.

    E! News’ Zuri Hall sat down with the forever glowing celeb to discuss her appearance in Hallmark’s new docuseries, Put It Into Words, as well as topics such as marriage, dating advice and women empowerment.

    Her latest project includes teaming up with Hallmark to devote a whole episode to her man in celebration of their anniversary. Gabrielle confessed that she can’t always find the right words to express her love for the NBA star, but said a heartfelt card is her typical go-to.

    “It gives you a chance to show people I see you.’ it gives you a chance to show people that you put in effort to go pick out a card, the perfect card,” she reflected.

    Read: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra and 6 other whirlwind A-list engagements

    Her ultimate mission for their anniversary is to make Wade cry the tear of all tears. As she put it, “The Glory tear… that’s my goal!” The Think Like a Man star also acknowledged that her husband is better at card giving than she is. (We feel you Union, too many options!)

    In discussing Put It Into Words, Union said the show’s appeal is based on the idea of connection through thoughtfulness. She summarized, “Especially in this day in age, we’re very careless with our words. Especially via text or email or social media. And you’re very quick to anger, very quick to wound, very quick to be a lot more harsh than you ever would in person.”

    However, Union has found a way to do just the opposite in her weekly Woman Crush Wednesday posts via her Instagram account, most recently featuring the iconic Janet Jackson.

    She explained, “If I can’t use my social media to amplify, uplift, inspire one woman a week.. I can’t call myself a feminist. I can’t call myself an advocate for women.” Union believes that “women uplifting other women should be the norm,” and we truly couldn’t agree more!

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • 6 Major lessons Cardi B has learned about motherhood since giving birth

    July has been a hectic and powerful month for Cardi B.

    Not only does the “Bodak Yellow” rapper lead the MTV Video Music Award Nominations, but she also gave birth to her baby daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus on July 10, whose arrival she announced in a stunning Instagram photograph. Cardi’s journey into motherhood, however, hasn’t necessarily been all rainbows and butterflies for her and husband Offset.

    Read: Cardi B is first female rapper to get two Billboard number ones

    Cardi B is known for telling it like it is. After all, we know she’s a boss and makes bloody moves. And that’s why we love her. Now, the rap superstar is getting even more candid about motherhood and the tolls this new chapter is taking on her life and body. Aside from buying matching Lamborghinis with Offset, that is.

    While sometimes it can seem like celebrities have picture-perfect lives, more and more new moms are opening up about their post-partum difficulties. Just look at Chrissy Teigen and her “mom bod.” The fact that celebs like Cardi are ripping down the curtain and promoting transparency about themselves is an inspiration for new moms. Here are some of her best lessons that moms can learn from the “Bartier Cardi” rapper.

    1. Getting real about the physical toll of giving birth to Kulture: In a July Instagram live video, Cardi said, “I met my match…She is very demanding, like I can’t believe I have a boss.” Later on, Cardi explains that she can’t ever leave daughter KK’s side. “I can’t leave my baby, not for one second,” she said. In the video, Cardi spills the truth on getting her body back and how the process is taking much longer than she expected. It’s not just healing Cardi is looking for—it’s repair: “I thought six weeks was gonna be long enough. No bro! My a— is broken…she broke me. She really broke me. She took all the strength from my body.”

    The Bronx native tweets all the time about how much she loves Kulture, but her baby’s sleep schedule is messing with hers, too. “My baby don’t sleep night or day” she tweeted. Baby Kulture apparently gives her mama attitude, too.

    2. Being open and honest about her career realities: On July 26, Cardi announced in an Instagram note that she had to drop out of performing with Bruno Mars on his 24K Magic Tour this fall. “I think I underestimated this whole mommy thing,” she wrote. The note continued, “Not only am I just not ready physically, I’m not ready to leave my baby behind since the doctors told me it’s not healthy for her to be on the road.”

    Mars didn’t let Cardi’s cancellation go unnoticed. Mars followed suite à la Instagram note and wrote, “You are absolutely doing the right thing…We love you Cardi and we will play “Bodak Yellow” every night in your honor.

    Canceling the Brunco Mars tour doesn’t mean that she’s stopping work completely. She called out doubters in her Instagram video: “My life is not over, you know.” She repeated similar sentiments from an earlier interview before giving birth when some haters told Cardi her “career is over.” In typical Cardi fashion, she let them know her thoughts: “Why do I gotta choose a career or or a baby? Why can’t I have both? I want both.”

    Both she shall have.

    3. Changing up her manicure to something more baby-friendly: Cardi B and her nails go together like Ariana Grande and her ponytail. It’s her statement. Her MO. Her look. In one Instagram video in which Cardi thanks her mom and sister, she holds a tiny toy monkey that is nearly the same size as her nails.

    Don’t expect Cardi to sacrifice this style just because of her newborn. Although she won’t give up her signature nails completely, some modifications are necessary. On Tuesday, Cardi tweeted, “Ok so if you noticed I changed my nail shape from pointy to square so i [sic] won’t hurt my baby.” But there might be an exception for one nail: “I’m thinking about only changing my pinky nail shape back to pointy so i can take my babies little boogers out.”

    4. Not letting those real mommy shamers bring her down: Cardi calls out those who have suggested she hire a nanny, and she really doesn’t want to. “It’s so hard because I wanna be with my baby every second. Even when I be doing my hair in the other room I just gotta be around her,” she said on Instagram.

    Just like so many moms out there, Cardi has a full-time career. After she gave birth, one source told E! News, “She loves being a mom but also wants to make sure she has a legacy, and is a very hard worker.”

    5. Allowing privacy for herself and her baby: Cardi is a glamorous superstar, which we all know, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t suffer from bad hair days either. When MTV VMA nominations came out, the honoree posted a video talking about how thankful she was, but it was more like a ventriloquist act than a selfie. With the camera pointed at a doll—and her nails, of course—Cardi left no stone unturned while describing her current look: “I wish I could show my face right now but a btch look f—ked up. My hair’s f—ked up, my eyes are so dark and puffy, I’m wild pale.”

    Neither Cardi nor Offset has posted a photo of Kulture, joining the ranks of fellow music superstar moms like Beyoncéwho has been known for holding off posting pictures of her children at first. We must note, too, that Cardi’s album title is called Invasion of Privacy. It sounds like she’s giving us a bit of a hint.

    6. Learning the power of patience: Cardi doesn’t hide her love for Offset. It’s actually pretty much the opposite of that. On Tuesday, Cardi tweeted a picture of her husband with the caption “Hey cowboy, I want to take a ride on your horse.”

    Cardi is literally counting down the days until she and Offset can—ahem—ride off into the sunset together. “3 weeks and 4 days Yes b-tch I’m counting, wussup!” she replied to one Twitter user who told her she “probably still gonna finish healing first.”

    For now, baby KK is enough for Cardi and Offset, but she isn’t ruling out more kids in the future. “Later on in life I’ll have more babies” she replied to a Twitter user who asked if she wanted a brother or sister for Kulture.

    All we can say is that Cardi B as a mother, Cardi B as a record-breaking rapper: we like it like that.

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • 6 Major lessons Cardi B has learned about motherhood since giving birth

    July has been a hectic and powerful month for Cardi B.

    Not only does the “Bodak Yellow” rapper lead the MTV Video Music Award Nominations, but she also gave birth to her baby daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus on July 10, whose arrival she announced in a stunning Instagram photograph. Cardi’s journey into motherhood, however, hasn’t necessarily been all rainbows and butterflies for her and husband Offset.

    Read: Cardi B is first female rapper to get two Billboard number ones

    Cardi B is known for telling it like it is. After all, we know she’s a boss and makes bloody moves. And that’s why we love her. Now, the rap superstar is getting even more candid about motherhood and the tolls this new chapter is taking on her life and body. Aside from buying matching Lamborghinis with Offset, that is.

    While sometimes it can seem like celebrities have picture-perfect lives, more and more new moms are opening up about their post-partum difficulties. Just look at Chrissy Teigen and her “mom bod.” The fact that celebs like Cardi are ripping down the curtain and promoting transparency about themselves is an inspiration for new moms. Here are some of her best lessons that moms can learn from the “Bartier Cardi” rapper.

    1. Getting real about the physical toll of giving birth to Kulture: In a July Instagram live video, Cardi said, “I met my match…She is very demanding, like I can’t believe I have a boss.” Later on, Cardi explains that she can’t ever leave daughter KK’s side. “I can’t leave my baby, not for one second,” she said. In the video, Cardi spills the truth on getting her body back and how the process is taking much longer than she expected. It’s not just healing Cardi is looking for—it’s repair: “I thought six weeks was gonna be long enough. No bro! My a— is broken…she broke me. She really broke me. She took all the strength from my body.”

    The Bronx native tweets all the time about how much she loves Kulture, but her baby’s sleep schedule is messing with hers, too. “My baby don’t sleep night or day” she tweeted. Baby Kulture apparently gives her mama attitude, too.

    2. Being open and honest about her career realities: On July 26, Cardi announced in an Instagram note that she had to drop out of performing with Bruno Mars on his 24K Magic Tour this fall. “I think I underestimated this whole mommy thing,” she wrote. The note continued, “Not only am I just not ready physically, I’m not ready to leave my baby behind since the doctors told me it’s not healthy for her to be on the road.”

    Mars didn’t let Cardi’s cancellation go unnoticed. Mars followed suite à la Instagram note and wrote, “You are absolutely doing the right thing…We love you Cardi and we will play “Bodak Yellow” every night in your honor.

    Canceling the Brunco Mars tour doesn’t mean that she’s stopping work completely. She called out doubters in her Instagram video: “My life is not over, you know.” She repeated similar sentiments from an earlier interview before giving birth when some haters told Cardi her “career is over.” In typical Cardi fashion, she let them know her thoughts: “Why do I gotta choose a career or or a baby? Why can’t I have both? I want both.”

    Both she shall have.

    3. Changing up her manicure to something more baby-friendly: Cardi B and her nails go together like Ariana Grande and her ponytail. It’s her statement. Her MO. Her look. In one Instagram video in which Cardi thanks her mom and sister, she holds a tiny toy monkey that is nearly the same size as her nails.

    Don’t expect Cardi to sacrifice this style just because of her newborn. Although she won’t give up her signature nails completely, some modifications are necessary. On Tuesday, Cardi tweeted, “Ok so if you noticed I changed my nail shape from pointy to square so i [sic] won’t hurt my baby.” But there might be an exception for one nail: “I’m thinking about only changing my pinky nail shape back to pointy so i can take my babies little boogers out.”

    4. Not letting those real mommy shamers bring her down: Cardi calls out those who have suggested she hire a nanny, and she really doesn’t want to. “It’s so hard because I wanna be with my baby every second. Even when I be doing my hair in the other room I just gotta be around her,” she said on Instagram.

    Just like so many moms out there, Cardi has a full-time career. After she gave birth, one source told E! News, “She loves being a mom but also wants to make sure she has a legacy, and is a very hard worker.”

    5. Allowing privacy for herself and her baby: Cardi is a glamorous superstar, which we all know, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t suffer from bad hair days either. When MTV VMA nominations came out, the honoree posted a video talking about how thankful she was, but it was more like a ventriloquist act than a selfie. With the camera pointed at a doll—and her nails, of course—Cardi left no stone unturned while describing her current look: “I wish I could show my face right now but a btch look f—ked up. My hair’s f—ked up, my eyes are so dark and puffy, I’m wild pale.”

    Neither Cardi nor Offset has posted a photo of Kulture, joining the ranks of fellow music superstar moms like Beyoncéwho has been known for holding off posting pictures of her children at first. We must note, too, that Cardi’s album title is called Invasion of Privacy. It sounds like she’s giving us a bit of a hint.

    6. Learning the power of patience: Cardi doesn’t hide her love for Offset. It’s actually pretty much the opposite of that. On Tuesday, Cardi tweeted a picture of her husband with the caption “Hey cowboy, I want to take a ride on your horse.”

    Cardi is literally counting down the days until she and Offset can—ahem—ride off into the sunset together. “3 weeks and 4 days Yes b-tch I’m counting, wussup!” she replied to one Twitter user who told her she “probably still gonna finish healing first.”

    For now, baby KK is enough for Cardi and Offset, but she isn’t ruling out more kids in the future. “Later on in life I’ll have more babies” she replied to a Twitter user who asked if she wanted a brother or sister for Kulture.

    All we can say is that Cardi B as a mother, Cardi B as a record-breaking rapper: we like it like that.

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • Mary Chinery-Hesse inducted as first woman Chancellor of UG

    Mary Chinery-Hesse has been inducted as the 10th and first woman Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon.

    She succeeds former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, who had served for 10 years.

    Mrs. Chinery-Hesse is expected to serve as the Chancellor for five years.

    Read: Akufo-Addo swears in Jean Mensa, 3 other electoral commissioners

    She has previously served as the Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Member of the Governing Council of the University and as an advisor to the President John Agyekum Kufuor.

    President Nana Akufo-Addo, who attended the ceremony, was full of praise for Mrs. Chinery-Hesse.

    “I commend the authorities of the University for the excellent choice of this distinguished person, one who is also, happily, a firm believer in academic freedom. As the first female Chancellor of any Ghanaian university, Mrs. Chinery-Hesse blazes again, a trail for other women to follow, and moreover, I am sure the University will definitely feel the added benefit of that special quality that a woman can bring to leadership.”

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Mary Chinery-Hesse inducted as first woman Chancellor of UG

    Mary Chinery-Hesse has been inducted as the 10th and first woman Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon.

    She succeeds former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, who had served for 10 years.

    Mrs. Chinery-Hesse is expected to serve as the Chancellor for five years.

    Read: Akufo-Addo swears in Jean Mensa, 3 other electoral commissioners

    She has previously served as the Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Member of the Governing Council of the University and as an advisor to the President John Agyekum Kufuor.

    President Nana Akufo-Addo, who attended the ceremony, was full of praise for Mrs. Chinery-Hesse.

    “I commend the authorities of the University for the excellent choice of this distinguished person, one who is also, happily, a firm believer in academic freedom. As the first female Chancellor of any Ghanaian university, Mrs. Chinery-Hesse blazes again, a trail for other women to follow, and moreover, I am sure the University will definitely feel the added benefit of that special quality that a woman can bring to leadership.”

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • We can’t prosecute CEOs/MDs of failed banks BoG

    The Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) can step in to investigate circumstances that led to the collapse of some banks in the country, Dr Benjamin Amoah, Head of Research Department of the BoG, has said.

    According to him, the BoG has no prosecutorial powers to drag directors of those banks who engaged in illegalities to court.

    The BoG, on Wednesday, 1 August 2018, announced the merger of five struggling local banks into a Consolidated Bank, since they cannot meet the minimum capital requirement of GHS400 million. The newly-established Consolidated Bank is fully owned by the Government of Ghana, with a start-up capital of GHS450 million.

    The banks that have been merged are The Royal Bank, The BIEGE Bank, Sovereign Bank, Construction Bank and uniBank.

    Read: Government to support local banks meet recapitalisation

    According to the BoG, The BEIGE, Sovereign and the Construction banks obtained their banking licences under false pretences through the use of suspicious and non-existent capital, whereas the Royal Bank had non-performing loans which constitute 78.9 per cent and uniBank which also had a capital of GHS7.4 billion compared to the regulatory minimum of GHS400 million.

    Asked whether or not the BoG will institute legal action against the directors of the banks that obtained their licences under false pretences, Dr Amoah told Ghana Yensom on Accra 100.5FM, on Thursday, 2 August 2018, that: “The BoG has no prosecutorial powers to arrest the directors and prosecute them.

    “It is the EOCO and other state investigative bodies that have the powers to prosecute, and, so, they can come in, and, if they need the BoG to assist in the investigations, we will do that.”

    Touching on whether or not workers of these banks are going to lose their jobs under the management of the now Consolidated Bank, Dr Amoah told show host Chief Jerry Forson that: “Workers are not going to lose their jobs under the Consolidated Bank. I’ll urge all workers to move in to their various branches or offices to do their normal work.”

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • We can’t prosecute CEOs/MDs of failed banks BoG

    The Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) can step in to investigate circumstances that led to the collapse of some banks in the country, Dr Benjamin Amoah, Head of Research Department of the BoG, has said.

    According to him, the BoG has no prosecutorial powers to drag directors of those banks who engaged in illegalities to court.

    The BoG, on Wednesday, 1 August 2018, announced the merger of five struggling local banks into a Consolidated Bank, since they cannot meet the minimum capital requirement of GHS400 million. The newly-established Consolidated Bank is fully owned by the Government of Ghana, with a start-up capital of GHS450 million.

    The banks that have been merged are The Royal Bank, The BIEGE Bank, Sovereign Bank, Construction Bank and uniBank.

    Read: Government to support local banks meet recapitalisation

    According to the BoG, The BEIGE, Sovereign and the Construction banks obtained their banking licences under false pretences through the use of suspicious and non-existent capital, whereas the Royal Bank had non-performing loans which constitute 78.9 per cent and uniBank which also had a capital of GHS7.4 billion compared to the regulatory minimum of GHS400 million.

    Asked whether or not the BoG will institute legal action against the directors of the banks that obtained their licences under false pretences, Dr Amoah told Ghana Yensom on Accra 100.5FM, on Thursday, 2 August 2018, that: “The BoG has no prosecutorial powers to arrest the directors and prosecute them.

    “It is the EOCO and other state investigative bodies that have the powers to prosecute, and, so, they can come in, and, if they need the BoG to assist in the investigations, we will do that.”

    Touching on whether or not workers of these banks are going to lose their jobs under the management of the now Consolidated Bank, Dr Amoah told show host Chief Jerry Forson that: “Workers are not going to lose their jobs under the Consolidated Bank. I’ll urge all workers to move in to their various branches or offices to do their normal work.”

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • Fast-track approval of university fees Kufuor

    Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on Parliament to expedite action on the passage of the 2018/2019 academic year fees for tertiary institutions across the country.

    According to him, delays in approving the fees will disrupt activities on the academic calendar of universities.

    Speaking at the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the George Grant University of Mines and Technology at Tarkwa in the Western Region, former president Kufuor, who is also the chancellor of the university appealed to the government “through the ministry of education to as a matter of urgency get parliament to approve the 2018/2019 academic year fees.”

    Read: Over 190,000 SHS graduates to miss university due to failure in Mathematics

    “This will enable universities to seamlessly fulfill their obligations in order to continue with their mandate of teaching, research and extension services, and for the smooth running of the 2019/2019 academic year.”

    The delay on the part of parliament to approve the fees, Citi News understands is causing anxiety in the university communities across the country.

    Reading: Two university students sentenced to death by hanging

    The Academic Facility User Fee universities charge, for example, has not been increased in the past two years. Other subventions from the government are also not released on time.

    The result is that while some infrastructural projects in some universities have stalled, others have been abandoned due to lack of funds.

    A quick consideration and approval of the 2018/2019 fees will help avoid disruptions in the academic year.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Fast-track approval of university fees Kufuor

    Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on Parliament to expedite action on the passage of the 2018/2019 academic year fees for tertiary institutions across the country.

    According to him, delays in approving the fees will disrupt activities on the academic calendar of universities.

    Speaking at the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the George Grant University of Mines and Technology at Tarkwa in the Western Region, former president Kufuor, who is also the chancellor of the university appealed to the government “through the ministry of education to as a matter of urgency get parliament to approve the 2018/2019 academic year fees.”

    Read: Over 190,000 SHS graduates to miss university due to failure in Mathematics

    “This will enable universities to seamlessly fulfill their obligations in order to continue with their mandate of teaching, research and extension services, and for the smooth running of the 2019/2019 academic year.”

    The delay on the part of parliament to approve the fees, Citi News understands is causing anxiety in the university communities across the country.

    Reading: Two university students sentenced to death by hanging

    The Academic Facility User Fee universities charge, for example, has not been increased in the past two years. Other subventions from the government are also not released on time.

    The result is that while some infrastructural projects in some universities have stalled, others have been abandoned due to lack of funds.

    A quick consideration and approval of the 2018/2019 fees will help avoid disruptions in the academic year.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Two suspected robbers arrested in Tamale

    Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the police in Tamale for allegedly attacking and robbing two persons at Kanvili-Tuunayili, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region on Sunday, July 29, 2018.

    The suspects who allegedly robbed the victims, Foritong Cindy Yenulom and Anaba Rophina of Gh¢300, an Infinix note and Techno mobile phones have been identified as Imoro Abdul-Rahaman, 25 years and Mubarik Abu, 23 years.

    Read: Police clash with Fulani highway robbers; two arrested

    The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Northern Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mr. Mohammed Yusif Tanko told Graphic Online that the suspects attacked the victims at about 11pm on Sunday.

    According to him, the victims were returning from King David Spot, a popular spot in the metropolis to their home at Kanvili-Tuunayili and upon reaching a section of the road, the suspects who were armed riding a motorbike attacked them and inflicted multiple cutlass wounds on them.

    Read: Robbers rape, kill hairdresser

    “The victims were rescued by some people passing by who arrested Imoro Abdul-Rahaman and took him to the Kanvili Chief`s palace.

    He was later picked up by a Police patrol team.

    Abu took to his heels but was later arrested by the police, he added.

    DSP Tanko said the two suspects have been charged with the offence of conspiracy to commit crime, robbery and causing harm and would be put before the court within the week.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Two suspected robbers arrested in Tamale

    Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the police in Tamale for allegedly attacking and robbing two persons at Kanvili-Tuunayili, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region on Sunday, July 29, 2018.

    The suspects who allegedly robbed the victims, Foritong Cindy Yenulom and Anaba Rophina of Gh¢300, an Infinix note and Techno mobile phones have been identified as Imoro Abdul-Rahaman, 25 years and Mubarik Abu, 23 years.

    Read: Police clash with Fulani highway robbers; two arrested

    The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Northern Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mr. Mohammed Yusif Tanko told Graphic Online that the suspects attacked the victims at about 11pm on Sunday.

    According to him, the victims were returning from King David Spot, a popular spot in the metropolis to their home at Kanvili-Tuunayili and upon reaching a section of the road, the suspects who were armed riding a motorbike attacked them and inflicted multiple cutlass wounds on them.

    Read: Robbers rape, kill hairdresser

    “The victims were rescued by some people passing by who arrested Imoro Abdul-Rahaman and took him to the Kanvili Chief`s palace.

    He was later picked up by a Police patrol team.

    Abu took to his heels but was later arrested by the police, he added.

    DSP Tanko said the two suspects have been charged with the offence of conspiracy to commit crime, robbery and causing harm and would be put before the court within the week.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Jordan Ayew set for Crystal Palace medical ahead of move from Swansea City

    Swansea City forward Jordan Ayew is expected to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace ahead of a sensational switch to Selhurst Park. 

    The 26-year-old, who has been linked with a move to either Leicester City and Fulham all summer, is expected to complete to Palace a sensational move to Palace.

    Palace appears to have completed a transfer coup by agreeing terms with the Swans over the transfer of the Ghanaian and Senegalese Cheikhou Kouyaté.

    Ayew is scheduled for a medical  after Palace agreed a deal that will see former Ajax midfielder Jaïro Riedewald moved to south Wales permanently.

    The Ghana international spent 18 months at Swansea after signing from Aston Villa.

    The former Marseille forward contributed seven goals and two assists in 36 Premier League fixtures last season, but Swansea were still relegated from the top flight.

    He is hoping to follow his brother through the exit door after Andre joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a season long loan.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

     

  • Jordan Ayew set for Crystal Palace medical ahead of move from Swansea City

    Swansea City forward Jordan Ayew is expected to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace ahead of a sensational switch to Selhurst Park. 

    The 26-year-old, who has been linked with a move to either Leicester City and Fulham all summer, is expected to complete to Palace a sensational move to Palace.

    Palace appears to have completed a transfer coup by agreeing terms with the Swans over the transfer of the Ghanaian and Senegalese Cheikhou Kouyaté.

    Ayew is scheduled for a medical  after Palace agreed a deal that will see former Ajax midfielder Jaïro Riedewald moved to south Wales permanently.

    The Ghana international spent 18 months at Swansea after signing from Aston Villa.

    The former Marseille forward contributed seven goals and two assists in 36 Premier League fixtures last season, but Swansea were still relegated from the top flight.

    He is hoping to follow his brother through the exit door after Andre joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a season long loan.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

     

  • Dont abort pregnancies TTU registrar cautions NSS personnel

    The Registrar of Takoradi Technical University, Sylvia Oppong-Mensah, has called on graduates to refrain from citing economic pressure as excuse for pregnancy termination.

    Speaking at a send-off ceremony for outgoing national service personnel of the institution, Mrs. Oppong-Mensah, urged them to accept responsibility for their actions and serve as good ambassadors of the university to the outside world.

    She encouraged young people to master self-discipline to enable them make positive impacts in spite of economic challenges.

    “Obviously, I will be extremely disappointed if my child leaves for national service and brings pregnancy home, but that will not stop me from assisting with the necessary antenatal care needed for safe delivery.”

    Read: Staff of Multimedia gave Nayas abortion pills Ernest Opoku alleges

    She called on young graduates to work diligently and save part of their earnings for the future.

    Rev. Michael Obeng of the Career Development Office, emphasized the essence of goal setting and advised young people to focus on developing their talents and skills to achieve their aims.

    Mrs. Sylvia Oppong-Mensah, first female Registrar of the Takoradi Polytechnic, was inducted into office in 2012.

    Prior to her appointment as Registrar, she had been working with the Polytechnic for eight years, beginning her career as Assistant Registrar.

    Source:Lord Kweku Sekyi(Freelancer)

  • Dont abort pregnancies TTU registrar cautions NSS personnel

    The Registrar of Takoradi Technical University, Sylvia Oppong-Mensah, has called on graduates to refrain from citing economic pressure as excuse for pregnancy termination.

    Speaking at a send-off ceremony for outgoing national service personnel of the institution, Mrs. Oppong-Mensah, urged them to accept responsibility for their actions and serve as good ambassadors of the university to the outside world.

    She encouraged young people to master self-discipline to enable them make positive impacts in spite of economic challenges.

    “Obviously, I will be extremely disappointed if my child leaves for national service and brings pregnancy home, but that will not stop me from assisting with the necessary antenatal care needed for safe delivery.”

    Read: Staff of Multimedia gave Nayas abortion pills Ernest Opoku alleges

    She called on young graduates to work diligently and save part of their earnings for the future.

    Rev. Michael Obeng of the Career Development Office, emphasized the essence of goal setting and advised young people to focus on developing their talents and skills to achieve their aims.

    Mrs. Sylvia Oppong-Mensah, first female Registrar of the Takoradi Polytechnic, was inducted into office in 2012.

    Prior to her appointment as Registrar, she had been working with the Polytechnic for eight years, beginning her career as Assistant Registrar.

    Source:Lord Kweku Sekyi(Freelancer)

  • Black Satellites coach cries for support

    Coach of the national U-20 team, the Black Satellites has called on Ghanaians to show the steam massive support ahead of the final round of qualifier for the Africa Youth Championship against Benin on Saturday.

    Ghana will host the Benin team in the first leg in Cape Coast before playing the return leg in a fortnight time.

    Ahead of the game on Saturday, Coach Jimmy Cobblah insists the team will need the backing of the country both physically and spiritually.

    Read: Black Satellites to train at Cape Coast Stadium

    “This is a national duty and I plead with Ghanaians to come cheer the boys on to victory and to pray for us too,” he said.

    “Football is not just physical , it is also spiritual too and whiles we playing on the pitch, they will also be praying for us and giving us the support and I believe by the end of the game we will be victorious,” he added.

    The Black Satellites began training for the game on Saturday few weeks ago after all football activities were halted in the country following the Anas Exposé.

    Most of the players have been inactive but Coach Jimmy Cobblah is not worried about the lack of competition and insists the boys will be up for the task.

    “It is normal that the Benin side have been in competition but that won’t be a problem. This is why I have been in camp with the players even though it has not been for a long time, the boys look a bit sharp now and look a bit ready for the game,”

    “We have been pushing them and I can tell you for now they have been responding and they are ready for the game on Sunday.”

    source:GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Black Satellites coach cries for support

    Coach of the national U-20 team, the Black Satellites has called on Ghanaians to show the steam massive support ahead of the final round of qualifier for the Africa Youth Championship against Benin on Saturday.

    Ghana will host the Benin team in the first leg in Cape Coast before playing the return leg in a fortnight time.

    Ahead of the game on Saturday, Coach Jimmy Cobblah insists the team will need the backing of the country both physically and spiritually.

    Read: Black Satellites to train at Cape Coast Stadium

    “This is a national duty and I plead with Ghanaians to come cheer the boys on to victory and to pray for us too,” he said.

    “Football is not just physical , it is also spiritual too and whiles we playing on the pitch, they will also be praying for us and giving us the support and I believe by the end of the game we will be victorious,” he added.

    The Black Satellites began training for the game on Saturday few weeks ago after all football activities were halted in the country following the Anas Exposé.

    Most of the players have been inactive but Coach Jimmy Cobblah is not worried about the lack of competition and insists the boys will be up for the task.

    “It is normal that the Benin side have been in competition but that won’t be a problem. This is why I have been in camp with the players even though it has not been for a long time, the boys look a bit sharp now and look a bit ready for the game,”

    “We have been pushing them and I can tell you for now they have been responding and they are ready for the game on Sunday.”

    source:GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Former school feeding caterers to be paid soon Coordinator

    The National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Program, Dr. Kwame Adu-Nsiah, has assured that all former caterers under the programme who are owed arrears by the previous government will be settled soon.

    Last week, the caterers held a press conference in the Ashanti Region to relay their concerns where they renewed appeals for a quick settlement of feeding grants owed them.

    Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Adu-Nsiah asked the caterers to exercise restraint as his outfit works to bring them relief.

    Read: W/R: School feeding items stolen

    “During the transition period, they handed over certain documents to us, but unfortunately, there was no financial provision for them[caterers]. During 2017, auditors were sent to our end for validation, after the auditing, the details were sent to the Minister of Finance for them to give the money so that we can pay the caterers. It is not the fault of current management of the school feeding,” he said.

    Protests from caterers

    The basic idea of the school feeding programme has been to provide pupils in primary public schools with one hot nutritious meal every day.

    It has however been battling with some challenges as far as funding is concerned.

    In May, scores of caterers under the school feeding programme besieged the premises of the Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Protection, demanding the payment of their arrears.

    Some of the caterers said they had not been paid for more than eight months.

    At the time, the National School Feeding Secretariat said it would pay the debt by the end of May.

    The Ghana School Feeding Programme has been ongoing since 2005, under the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme Pillar III, in response to the first and second Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and achieving the universal primary education.

    Last year, the programme released GHc 21 million to cater for part of the debt it owes caterers.

    The money was supposed to cover the first seven days of the first term of the 2016/2017 academic year.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Former school feeding caterers to be paid soon Coordinator

    The National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Program, Dr. Kwame Adu-Nsiah, has assured that all former caterers under the programme who are owed arrears by the previous government will be settled soon.

    Last week, the caterers held a press conference in the Ashanti Region to relay their concerns where they renewed appeals for a quick settlement of feeding grants owed them.

    Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Adu-Nsiah asked the caterers to exercise restraint as his outfit works to bring them relief.

    Read: W/R: School feeding items stolen

    “During the transition period, they handed over certain documents to us, but unfortunately, there was no financial provision for them[caterers]. During 2017, auditors were sent to our end for validation, after the auditing, the details were sent to the Minister of Finance for them to give the money so that we can pay the caterers. It is not the fault of current management of the school feeding,” he said.

    Protests from caterers

    The basic idea of the school feeding programme has been to provide pupils in primary public schools with one hot nutritious meal every day.

    It has however been battling with some challenges as far as funding is concerned.

    In May, scores of caterers under the school feeding programme besieged the premises of the Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Protection, demanding the payment of their arrears.

    Some of the caterers said they had not been paid for more than eight months.

    At the time, the National School Feeding Secretariat said it would pay the debt by the end of May.

    The Ghana School Feeding Programme has been ongoing since 2005, under the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme Pillar III, in response to the first and second Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and achieving the universal primary education.

    Last year, the programme released GHc 21 million to cater for part of the debt it owes caterers.

    The money was supposed to cover the first seven days of the first term of the 2016/2017 academic year.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Kylie Jenner’s new workout routine revealed 6 months after giving birth

    Kylie Jenner is joining in on the fitness craze.

    A source tells E! News, “Kylie has never been a fan of working out in the past, but has recently started a new routine and has been trying to be very consistent.”

    Understandably, the new mom has noticed some changes in her figure since giving birth to daughter Stormi Webster in February and “loves her body after having baby Stormi, but wants to tone and tighten up areas that she feels are different now.” So, after seeing the success her sisters have had with their own fitness regimes, the reality star is following in their lead.

    To keep things interesting and fun, the 20-year-old likes to do a “lot of HIIT (high intensity interval) training and needs to be constantly switching up the moves.” It also helps that the makeup mogul has turned the sweat-inducing activity into a “really fun family event in the mornings.”

    Read: How all of the Kardashian sisters got their best bodies yet

    The insider revealed, “She loves working out with her sisters and they motivate her a lot.”

    And since Khloe Kardashian moved back to L.A. from Cleveland for the summer, “the girls often have a nanny or someone watch the triplets (Stormi, True, Chicago) in the morning so they can all workout.”

    Most recently, the Kylie Cosmetics founder joined in on the fitness festivities with her best friend, Jordyn Woods, and sister Kourtney Kardashian, as seen on her Instagram Story.

    Woods, who is an avid gym attendee, also helped to inspire Kylie’s new health kick. “She saw how good Jordan looks and feels, and wanted to feel the same,” the person close to Jenner shared.

    With the guidance of her friends, family and instructors, the reality star is starting her fitness journey by working out one to two times a week since she “really had never worked out before so she is easing into things.”

    And she is already starting to see the results of her hard work. The insider said, “She is looking great and has already been seeing progress and changes in her body.”

    You go, girl!

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • Kylie Jenner’s new workout routine revealed 6 months after giving birth

    Kylie Jenner is joining in on the fitness craze.

    A source tells E! News, “Kylie has never been a fan of working out in the past, but has recently started a new routine and has been trying to be very consistent.”

    Understandably, the new mom has noticed some changes in her figure since giving birth to daughter Stormi Webster in February and “loves her body after having baby Stormi, but wants to tone and tighten up areas that she feels are different now.” So, after seeing the success her sisters have had with their own fitness regimes, the reality star is following in their lead.

    To keep things interesting and fun, the 20-year-old likes to do a “lot of HIIT (high intensity interval) training and needs to be constantly switching up the moves.” It also helps that the makeup mogul has turned the sweat-inducing activity into a “really fun family event in the mornings.”

    Read: How all of the Kardashian sisters got their best bodies yet

    The insider revealed, “She loves working out with her sisters and they motivate her a lot.”

    And since Khloe Kardashian moved back to L.A. from Cleveland for the summer, “the girls often have a nanny or someone watch the triplets (Stormi, True, Chicago) in the morning so they can all workout.”

    Most recently, the Kylie Cosmetics founder joined in on the fitness festivities with her best friend, Jordyn Woods, and sister Kourtney Kardashian, as seen on her Instagram Story.

    Woods, who is an avid gym attendee, also helped to inspire Kylie’s new health kick. “She saw how good Jordan looks and feels, and wanted to feel the same,” the person close to Jenner shared.

    With the guidance of her friends, family and instructors, the reality star is starting her fitness journey by working out one to two times a week since she “really had never worked out before so she is easing into things.”

    And she is already starting to see the results of her hard work. The insider said, “She is looking great and has already been seeing progress and changes in her body.”

    You go, girl!

    Source: www.eonline.com

  • Thieves snatch Swedish royal jewels in daylight heist

    Robbers who nabbed two 17th century royal crowns and an orb from a Swedish cathedral remained at large on Wednesday, a day after fleeing their daring midday heist by motorboat.

    The thieves, who have not been identified, and the jewels are being sought internationally via Interpol, Swedish police spokesman Stefan Dangardt said, noting the objects were a “national treasure” and would likely be “very difficult to sell”.

    The 1611 gold burial crowns belonging to King Karl IX and his wife Queen Christina were originally interred with the couple but were later exhumed and had been on display in a locked cabinet in Strangnas Cathedral, located 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of Stockholm.

    King Karl IX’s crown is made of gold and features crystals and pearls, while Christina’s is smaller and made of gold, precious stones and pearls.

    “We have as yet no value of the stolen goods, except that it is a national treasure,” Dangardt told AFP.

    “Several people were seen leaving the church by boat or waterscooter after the theft. We have spoken to witnesses, but we are interested in further information from anyone that has made any observations,” he said.

    Tom Rowsell, who was having lunch outside the cathedral where he is to be married this weekend, told daily Aftonbladet he saw two men dash from the building toward a motorboat waiting on Lake Malaren.

    “I saw a white little boat with an outboard motor on the back. The two men hurriedly jumped on board and it sped off,” he said.

    “I knew immediately they were burglars, because of the way they were behaving,” he added.

    – ‘Not possible to sell’-

    The theft occurred just before noon on Tuesday, and police quickly had helicopters, patrols, and search dogs looking for the thieves but their efforts have so far proved fruitless, Dangardt said.

    “There is of course going to be a lot of media interest in these types of objects. There will be pictures in the media. It’s just not possible to sell these kinds of objects,” the national police coordinator for thefts of cultural artefacts, Maria Ellior, told news agency TT.

    “So we can only speculate about (the thieves) intentions,” she added.

    Similar heists have occurred before.

    In 2013, King Johan III’s burial regalia was stolen from Vasteras Cathedral. It was recovered several days later in a garbage bag left on a a countryside road, following an anonymous tip.

    “One can hope that something like that will happen in this case,” Ellior said.

    The perpetrators of Tuesday’s heist risk up to six years in prison for aggravated theft.

    Source: france24.com

  • Thieves snatch Swedish royal jewels in daylight heist

    Robbers who nabbed two 17th century royal crowns and an orb from a Swedish cathedral remained at large on Wednesday, a day after fleeing their daring midday heist by motorboat.

    The thieves, who have not been identified, and the jewels are being sought internationally via Interpol, Swedish police spokesman Stefan Dangardt said, noting the objects were a “national treasure” and would likely be “very difficult to sell”.

    The 1611 gold burial crowns belonging to King Karl IX and his wife Queen Christina were originally interred with the couple but were later exhumed and had been on display in a locked cabinet in Strangnas Cathedral, located 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of Stockholm.

    King Karl IX’s crown is made of gold and features crystals and pearls, while Christina’s is smaller and made of gold, precious stones and pearls.

    “We have as yet no value of the stolen goods, except that it is a national treasure,” Dangardt told AFP.

    “Several people were seen leaving the church by boat or waterscooter after the theft. We have spoken to witnesses, but we are interested in further information from anyone that has made any observations,” he said.

    Tom Rowsell, who was having lunch outside the cathedral where he is to be married this weekend, told daily Aftonbladet he saw two men dash from the building toward a motorboat waiting on Lake Malaren.

    “I saw a white little boat with an outboard motor on the back. The two men hurriedly jumped on board and it sped off,” he said.

    “I knew immediately they were burglars, because of the way they were behaving,” he added.

    – ‘Not possible to sell’-

    The theft occurred just before noon on Tuesday, and police quickly had helicopters, patrols, and search dogs looking for the thieves but their efforts have so far proved fruitless, Dangardt said.

    “There is of course going to be a lot of media interest in these types of objects. There will be pictures in the media. It’s just not possible to sell these kinds of objects,” the national police coordinator for thefts of cultural artefacts, Maria Ellior, told news agency TT.

    “So we can only speculate about (the thieves) intentions,” she added.

    Similar heists have occurred before.

    In 2013, King Johan III’s burial regalia was stolen from Vasteras Cathedral. It was recovered several days later in a garbage bag left on a a countryside road, following an anonymous tip.

    “One can hope that something like that will happen in this case,” Ellior said.

    The perpetrators of Tuesday’s heist risk up to six years in prison for aggravated theft.

    Source: france24.com

  • Workers of Anowah Afrique demand three months unpaid salary

    Some employees of Anowah Afrique Company Limited are making demands for unpaid salaries owed them for the past three months.

    The employees lament over what they described as “unfair” treatment meted out by their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Miss Catherine Anowah Cofie.

    Read: Informal workers earn GH¢150 monthly

    Anowah Afrique is a fashion company involved in the designing and sewing of garments, and it is located at the free zone enclave in Tema.

    According to the aggrieved workers, their CEO, Catherine Anowah Cofie has on several occasions defaulted in the payment of their salaries resulting to some employees of the company resigning.

    The workers who besieged TV3 premises on Tuesday, July 31 are calling on the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Labor Commission, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice and all other stakeholders to help to ensure that all outstanding salaries are paid them.

    Read: 10% increase in minimum wage inadequate Minority

    They also alleged that although they are deducted Pay as You Earn (PAYE), the taxes are not filed at the Revenue Authority.

    According to them, the company has failed to contribute to their provident fund among other things they were promised.

    Source: 3news.com