The people of Gambaga, a town in the East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly of the Northern Region,on the 24th November, 2018 organized a massive campaign in support of the creation of the North East Region (NER).
Author: aejay_wp
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Southampton sack Hughes after eight months
Mark Hughes has been sacked as Southampton manager after eight months in charge.
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Wilder v Fury: Stunning draw in WBC world heavyweight title fight
Tyson Fury’s shot at completing a remarkable return to the top of world boxing saw him survive two knockdowns in an enthralling draw with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles.
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Woman killed ‘leaning out of train window’ between Bath and Bristol
A woman killed on a train may have been leaning out of a window when she suffered a blow to the head, police said.
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LilWin to release new hit song ‘Anointing’ featuring Kuami Eugene
Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known in the showbiz scene as Lilwin, has announced that his latest single featuring Kuami Eugene will be released on Monday, December 10, 2018.
The song titled “Anointing†was produced by renowned beatmaker K.C. Beatz.
“Lilwinâ€, who is also the chief executive officer of Wezzy Empire Record Label, has produced numerous singles, which have gained massive airplay in the country and beyond over the past years, and his yet-to-be released song is expected to follow suit, especially with the festive season drawing near.
“Lilwinâ€, who doubles as an actor, recently released a single with “Guru†titled “Kwadwo Nkansahâ€, and it has gained massive airplay.
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Stay away from self-medication, quack doctors – Hajia Damata Sulemana
The public has been advised to desist from practising self-medication and also steer clear of the services of quack doctors since engaging in such practices can endanger their health.
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Gonja smock weavers, farmers, fishermen support Mahama with GH¢20k for NDC forms
Smock weavers, farmers and fishermen in the North Gonja District of the Northern Region have resolved to pay for the nomination forms of former President John Dramani Mahama which has been pegged at GH¢20,000.
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Amakye Dede and Kuami Eugene’s performance in London
Amakye Dede, Kuami Eugene and others shut down London with electricfying performances
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Kwadwo Asamoah shines in Inters thrilling 2-2 draw with Roma
Kwadwo Asamoah was one of the standout performers as Inter Milan and AS Roma played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.
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Stanbic Bank, two companies pledge GHC2m to support KATH
Stanbic Bank has donated an amount of Fifty Ghana Cedis (GHC50,000) to support Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to build needed facilities as the second largest health facility in the country after an appeal by KATH Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ohenaba Owusu-Danso.
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Trump says China agreed to reduce tariffs on US car imports
Beijing will “reduce and remove” tariffs on US car imports into China, US President Donald Trump said.
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Ghana qualifies for 2019 AFCON after expulsion of Sierra Leone
Ghana has qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) removed Sierra Leone from the qualifiers.
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GIJ open, proceeds with examination today
The management of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) says the school is open and will continue its end-of-semester examinations as scheduled from today, Monday, 3 December 2018.
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NYA embarks on regional consultative tour
The National Youth Authority, which is the Agency under the Ministry of Youth and Sports that in charge of co-ordinating and facilitating youth development activities in the country, shall, from today (Monday, December 3, 2018), begin a nationwide consultative tour to all the ten regions to engage stakeholders on the National Youth Policy, which is undergoing a review. The essence of these decentralized stakeholder engagements is to take onboard the views of all stakeholders particularly the youth across the country, in fine-tuning the policy to reflect the exigencies of time.
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KATH ‘contaminated blood’ claim: CID takes over investigations
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in the Ashanti Region has taken over investigations into the issuance of an alleged contaminated blood to a patient by the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
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I will restore ‘positive relationship’ NDC had with chiefs, party elders – Sly Mensah
Former CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has stated that the party lost the 2016 general elections because of the poor relationship the party had with chiefs, religious leaders and elders in society.
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I’m a novice in music – Hitmaker’s OV
Winner of the recent MTN Hitmaker Season 7, Okailey Verse, also known as OV, has revealed that she came into the competition knowing nothing about music.
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US$60m opportunity opens for Ghana seed companies
To tackle the low levels of crop yields for smallholder farmers, a six-year US$ 60 million funding window opportunity has opened for Ghanaian private sector seed companies.
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Vibrations offer new way to track elephants
Researchers have come up with a new way of tracking elephants, via the vibrations that the animals make.
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George HW Bush to lie in state in the US Capitol
The body of former US President George HW Bush is to lie in state next week ahead of a day of national mourning.
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Ghana not ready to host 2019 AFCON – Tagoe
Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Joe Tagoe believes Ghana is not ready to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations amid calls by a section of Ghanaians to table an official bid.
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Concerned Eastern corridor road users urge govt to fix bad roads
Concerned Eastern corridor road users have expressed displeasure at the deplorable state of the road.
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Fidelity Bank meets BoGs GHC400m minimum capital requirement
Fidelity Bank has met the new minimum capital requirement of GHC400 million after shareholders of the bank passed a special resolution.
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Andre Ayew becomes face of Fenerbahce for mammoth Avis sponsorship
Black Stars deputy captain, Andre Ayew has been unveiled as the face of Turkish giants Fenerbahce for their mouth-watering sponsorship deal with Avis.
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San Jose Earthquakes part ways with Oduro
Experienced Ghanaian striker Dominic Oduro will not be returning to MLS side San Jose Earthquakes for the 2019 season.
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Coach Kim Grant begins work at Hearts of Oak
Former Ghana international Kim Grant has begun working as a head coach of giants Heart of Oak.
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Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ breaks sales record in 15 days
Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ has become the best-selling book released this year in the US just 15 days after publication.
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George Bush Senior dies at the age of 94
Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son George W Bush has announced.
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Policeman killed in Kwabenya armed attack, 12 others honoured posthumously
Assistant Superintendent of Police, (ASP) Emmanuel Kwaku Asilevi, who was shot and killed during the 21st January 2018 attack on the Kwabenya Police Station by armed men who freed inmates from the Police cell, has been posthumously honoured by the Police Service together with twelve others who died in the line of duty.
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I am proud to be a Ghanaian – Mario Balotelli
Controversial Mario Bawuah Balotelli has reiterated that he is proud to be a Ghanaian and for that matter an African.
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I am proud to be a Ghanaian – Mario Balotelli
Controversial Mario Bawuah Balotelli has reiterated that he is proud to be a Ghanaian and for that matter an African.
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Even if Shatta Wale organises his own awards, Stonebwoy will win Dancehall Artist of The Year Yaa Pono
Uptown Energy frontliner and award winning musician, Yaa Pono is here again to cause Shatta Wale an emotional discomfort.
According to Yaa Pono in a viral post, Shatta Wale is no where near Stonebwoy all other things being equal. He noted that Shatta Wale can choose to organise his own awards scheme but Stonebwoy will win the ultimate regardless.
Read: Journalists are giving Shatta Wale too much leverage Pastor Lenny Akpadie
He made this comment just after the AFRIMA awards where Stonebwoy was crowned the Best Dancehall & Reggae Artiste of The Year at the expense of the self-acclaimed Dancehall king, Shatta Wale.
Yaa Pono added that Shatta Wale should be called “Jama King†or King of “Asorkporâ€.
Read: PHOTO: Yaa Pono, Mz Vee spotted chilling in Amsterdam
“Tell me, how many Dancehall songs has he released this year? Or how many Dancehall songs has he got on his wack Reign Album? Ponobiom quizzed.
See screenshot below:
Source: ghbase.com
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Defeated parliamentary aspirant and gang allegedly inflict machete wounds on pastor
A defeated parliamentary aspirant for Krowor, Daniel Alabi alias Blowman, has allegedly led a group of men to inflict multiple machete wounds on a Tema-based pastor.
Alabi who has been at warpath with the Agape Restoration Ministry Church over a parcel of land lying at Tema Community 9, on Wednesday led about 30 men to assault members of the church.
A video of the incident seen by 3News showed the former aspirant leading the armed men onto the disputed land on which the church is currently constructing an auditorium.
Read: Machete-wielding land guards vandalize Agape Church; beat pastor, church members
Wielding machete, stones and clubs, the men outnumbered the few church members and the head pastor, Rev. Ebenezer Arthur, who were present at the time of the incident.
They then attacked them after which the gang proceeded to destroy some properties of the church including one salon car.
Rev. Arthur sustained multiple machete wounds in the palm, wrist, the nose and the head. He has since been taken to a health facility where he is being treated. Other members of the church also sustained machete wounds.
Read: Chilling account of 18-year-old who witnessed murder of his father
Rev. Arthur was convinced the attack was orchestrated by the former NDC parliamentary aspirant.
The land, according to the Church, belongs to the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) but has secured the necessary documentations from the TDC to possess the said parcel of land which Alarbi has been fighting them for.
Daniel Alabi [L] who was seen leading the armed men to the disputed landOne person arrested
Detective lance corporal at the Community 18 Police Station, Dennis Abbey, told 3News one person has already been arrested for his role in the attack, noting investigations have started.
“It is a case that has been brought to our notice,†he said, adding “We have been to the church to see the extent of damage as well as visited the injured pastor. He is on admission at the damping Medical Centre at Spintex.
“We are waiting for the wife to take us to the suspect whom we understand is the former MP aspirant for the krowor municipality,†the corporal added.
Read: Police unit ambushed; Commander in critical condition after gunshot wounds
Wife of the pastor, Diana Arthur who spoke to 3News said they want justice for her husband because in her view, the intention was to kill the husband over the disputed land.
“I was not around when the incident happened but I broke down when I saw my husband with blood all over. They came with the intention to kill him and I want justice to prevail. [In] this country everything is swept under the carpet. This time around I expect the police to act professionally,†she stated.
Source:Â 3news.com
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Defeated parliamentary aspirant and gang allegedly inflict machete wounds on pastor
A defeated parliamentary aspirant for Krowor, Daniel Alabi alias Blowman, has allegedly led a group of men to inflict multiple machete wounds on a Tema-based pastor.
Alabi who has been at warpath with the Agape Restoration Ministry Church over a parcel of land lying at Tema Community 9, on Wednesday led about 30 men to assault members of the church.
A video of the incident seen by 3News showed the former aspirant leading the armed men onto the disputed land on which the church is currently constructing an auditorium.
Read: Machete-wielding land guards vandalize Agape Church; beat pastor, church members
Wielding machete, stones and clubs, the men outnumbered the few church members and the head pastor, Rev. Ebenezer Arthur, who were present at the time of the incident.
They then attacked them after which the gang proceeded to destroy some properties of the church including one salon car.
Rev. Arthur sustained multiple machete wounds in the palm, wrist, the nose and the head. He has since been taken to a health facility where he is being treated. Other members of the church also sustained machete wounds.
Read: Chilling account of 18-year-old who witnessed murder of his father
Rev. Arthur was convinced the attack was orchestrated by the former NDC parliamentary aspirant.
The land, according to the Church, belongs to the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) but has secured the necessary documentations from the TDC to possess the said parcel of land which Alarbi has been fighting them for.
Daniel Alabi [L] who was seen leading the armed men to the disputed landOne person arrested
Detective lance corporal at the Community 18 Police Station, Dennis Abbey, told 3News one person has already been arrested for his role in the attack, noting investigations have started.
“It is a case that has been brought to our notice,†he said, adding “We have been to the church to see the extent of damage as well as visited the injured pastor. He is on admission at the damping Medical Centre at Spintex.
“We are waiting for the wife to take us to the suspect whom we understand is the former MP aspirant for the krowor municipality,†the corporal added.
Read: Police unit ambushed; Commander in critical condition after gunshot wounds
Wife of the pastor, Diana Arthur who spoke to 3News said they want justice for her husband because in her view, the intention was to kill the husband over the disputed land.
“I was not around when the incident happened but I broke down when I saw my husband with blood all over. They came with the intention to kill him and I want justice to prevail. [In] this country everything is swept under the carpet. This time around I expect the police to act professionally,†she stated.
Source:Â 3news.com
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding guest list: A who’s who guide
The big day is almost here!
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are set to say “I Do” in just a few day’s time and the party is just getting started. On Wednesday, the famous duo kicked off their wedding parties (yes, that is plural) with a Puja ceremony. Nick, Priyanka and their families wore Manish Malholtra World designs for the traditional wedding ceremony.
Next on the agenda is the Sangeet, Mehendi and Haldi ceremonies, which will take place in Jodhpur. This all leads up to the much-awaited wedding that is expected to occur on Friday.
Read: Priyanka Chopra reveals how she truly connected with Nick Jonas
And, of course, the bachelor and bachelorette parties already took place in advance of what is expected to be the wedding of the year.
While it feels like this moment has been a long time coming, news of their engagement only came out nearly five months ago. And before that, they had only been dating for two months! But, it’s like they say, when you know, you know.
Read: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas escape to Mexico for romantic getaway
To see who we think made the cut for the highly-anticipated celebration, check out the gallery below! 
Swan Gallet/WWD/Shutterstock
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER
For Nick and Priyanka’s grand nuptials, the focus is on the family. So it makes sense that Joe and his loving fiancé are helping the soon-to-be-married couple celebrate the special occasion.
Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TOPMAN
JONATHAN TUCKER
Nick’s Kingdom co-star is one of the only groomsmen that are not blood-related to Nick, but with a friendship like theirs, they might as well be brothers.
KEVIN & DANIELLE JONAS
Joe and Danielle, along with their daughters, will be taking part in the beautiful ceremonies that Nick and Priyanka have planned for their many guests.
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FRANKIE JONAS
The “Bonus Jonas” is taking his rightful place alongside his brothers as a groomsman at the Christian wedding.
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON
A source tells E! News this A-lister is a confirmed attendee for the wedding. It turns out Dwayne is a close friend of the famous pair. He and Priyanka became good buds on the set of Baywatch. And he and Nick worked together when they filmed Jumanji.
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images
KELLY RIPA
Kelly was one of the few guests invited to Priyanka’s exclusive bridal shower at Tiffany’s, so maybe she and hubby Mark Consuelos will be flying in to India for the nuptials.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard Magazine
SHANIA TWAIN & NICK JONAS
This may come as a surprise to some, but Nick and Shania share a strong bond. It all started when Nick sung his praises for the songstress, ultimately leading to onstage duets and concert. Hopefully Priyanka and Nick will get a chance to dance to her classic song “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”
LUPITA NYONG’O
After the shining review Lupita gave Priyanka, it seems likely that she will be sitting front and center when Nick and PC say, “I Do.” In a picture taken at Priyanka’s bridal shower, Lupita shared her excitement over what is sure to be a “fly, fun, and totally extraordinary” marriage.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
DEMI LOVATO
These two used to be good friends back in the day, when both stars were the biggest stars on Disney Channel. Demi also dated Joe for a short time after starring on Camp Rock. However, there’s no word yet on whether or not Demi plans to join in the celebrations.
Alexi Lubomirski / Kensington Palace
PRINCE HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE
Unfortunately, these two royals have yet to RSVP for their best friend’s star-studded spectacular, but fingers crossed!
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly
HILARY DUFF & MATTHEW KOMA
Matthew and Priyanka go way back! The musician worked on some of Priyanka’s most popular songs, like “In My City.” Maybe him and Hilary will make a surprise appearance!
Source:Â www.eonline.com
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding guest list: A who’s who guide
The big day is almost here!
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are set to say “I Do” in just a few day’s time and the party is just getting started. On Wednesday, the famous duo kicked off their wedding parties (yes, that is plural) with a Puja ceremony. Nick, Priyanka and their families wore Manish Malholtra World designs for the traditional wedding ceremony.
Next on the agenda is the Sangeet, Mehendi and Haldi ceremonies, which will take place in Jodhpur. This all leads up to the much-awaited wedding that is expected to occur on Friday.
Read: Priyanka Chopra reveals how she truly connected with Nick Jonas
And, of course, the bachelor and bachelorette parties already took place in advance of what is expected to be the wedding of the year.
While it feels like this moment has been a long time coming, news of their engagement only came out nearly five months ago. And before that, they had only been dating for two months! But, it’s like they say, when you know, you know.
Read: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas escape to Mexico for romantic getaway
To see who we think made the cut for the highly-anticipated celebration, check out the gallery below! Swan Gallet/WWD/Shutterstock
JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER
For Nick and Priyanka’s grand nuptials, the focus is on the family. So it makes sense that Joe and his loving fiancé are helping the soon-to-be-married couple celebrate the special occasion.
Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TOPMAN
JONATHAN TUCKER
Nick’s Kingdom co-star is one of the only groomsmen that are not blood-related to Nick, but with a friendship like theirs, they might as well be brothers.
KEVIN & DANIELLE JONAS
Joe and Danielle, along with their daughters, will be taking part in the beautiful ceremonies that Nick and Priyanka have planned for their many guests.
Article continues below
Instagram
FRANKIE JONAS
The “Bonus Jonas” is taking his rightful place alongside his brothers as a groomsman at the Christian wedding.
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON
A source tells E! News this A-lister is a confirmed attendee for the wedding. It turns out Dwayne is a close friend of the famous pair. He and Priyanka became good buds on the set of Baywatch. And he and Nick worked together when they filmed Jumanji.
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images
KELLY RIPA
Kelly was one of the few guests invited to Priyanka’s exclusive bridal shower at Tiffany’s, so maybe she and hubby Mark Consuelos will be flying in to India for the nuptials.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard Magazine
SHANIA TWAIN & NICK JONAS
This may come as a surprise to some, but Nick and Shania share a strong bond. It all started when Nick sung his praises for the songstress, ultimately leading to onstage duets and concert. Hopefully Priyanka and Nick will get a chance to dance to her classic song “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”
LUPITA NYONG’O
After the shining review Lupita gave Priyanka, it seems likely that she will be sitting front and center when Nick and PC say, “I Do.” In a picture taken at Priyanka’s bridal shower, Lupita shared her excitement over what is sure to be a “fly, fun, and totally extraordinary” marriage.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
DEMI LOVATO
These two used to be good friends back in the day, when both stars were the biggest stars on Disney Channel. Demi also dated Joe for a short time after starring on Camp Rock. However, there’s no word yet on whether or not Demi plans to join in the celebrations.
Alexi Lubomirski / Kensington Palace
PRINCE HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE
Unfortunately, these two royals have yet to RSVP for their best friend’s star-studded spectacular, but fingers crossed!
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly
HILARY DUFF & MATTHEW KOMA
Matthew and Priyanka go way back! The musician worked on some of Priyanka’s most popular songs, like “In My City.” Maybe him and Hilary will make a surprise appearance!
Source:Â www.eonline.com
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Bank warns no-deal could see UK sink into recession
A no-deal Brexit could send the pound plunging and trigger a worse recession than the financial crisis, the Bank of England has warned.
It said the UK economy could shrink by 8% in the immediate aftermath if there was no transition period, while house prices could fall by almost a third.
The Bank of England also warned the pound could fall by a quarter.
The Bank’s analysis comes after the Treasury said the UK would be worse off under any form of Brexit.
This Bank’s scenario is not what it expects to happen, but represents a worst-case scenario, based on a so called “disorderly Brexit”.
The scenario looks at the five-year period after the UK leaves the EU.
But by the end of 2023, the economy is expected to resume growing.
“These are scenarios not forecasts. They illustrate what could happen not necessarily what is most likely to happen.
“Taken together the scenarios highlight that the impact of Brexit will depend on the direction, magnitude and speed of the effect of reduced openness of the UK economy,” Bank of England governor Mark Carney said.
What is a ‘disorderly Brexit’?
The Bank of England has made a number of assumptions – not forecasts about what would cause a disorderly Brexit.
The UK reverts to World Trade Organization rules
No new trade deals are implemented by 2022
The UK loses all access to existing trade agreements between the EU and third countries
Severe disruption at borders because of customs checksMigration reverses from 150,000 a year to falling by 100,000 a year
The Bank of England does not give a probability of this happening.
What happens during this disorderly scenario?
Scenarios drawn up by the Bank of England show that GDP would fall by 8% in 2019 against its current forecast.
Growth would quickly resume and the economy would expand again by the end of 2023 but be smaller than where it was before.
Unemployment would rise to 7.5%, house prices fall by 30% and commercial property prices collapse by 48%.
Interest rates would reach 4%.
What other scenarios did the Bank of England consider?
The Bank looked at three other scenarios.
a “disruptive” Brexit – one where the UK retained access to some trade agreements
what might happen if trading arrangements were agreed to give the UK a “close” relationship
what might happen if trading arrangements were agreed to give the UK a “less close” relationship
A close relationship is one with no customs checks, no regulatory barriers and a partial deal agreed on financial services.
A less close relationship is one where customs checks start after 2021 and other regulatory checks are put in place.
What happens in these scenarios?
If Brexit is disruptive rather than disorderly, GDP falls 3% over the five years to 2022, house prices slide 14%, and unemployment reaches 5.75%
If a close trading relationship is agreed, the economy could still be 1% smaller than if the UK had remained in the EU but 1.5% higher than the bank’s most recent estimate.
If it is less close, the economy’s growth could be 3.75% less than if the UK had remained in the EU and 0.75% less than forecast over the last inflation report.
These figures cover the period to 2023.
What does this mean for Theresa May?
Theresa May will not have told the Bank’s economists what to say in their report but it is definitely helpful to her. The timing is significant too.
A leaked copy of Downing Street’s media grid had today down as “economy”. Tomorrow is “security”.
So expect a steady drumbeat of official warnings about the dangers of a no-deal Brexit in the run up to 11 December’s vote.
Downing Street’s hope is that however much they hate her deal (and they do) MPs will come to view it as the only safe option.
The problem is that these kind of warnings, however well-grounded in facts and figures, are too easily written off as “project fear”. The more scary they sound, the easier they are to dismiss.
What has been the political reaction?
Conservative MP and Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Mark Carney of talking down the pound – saying the Bank of England’s warnings tonight “lack all credibility”.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Rees-Mogg said “project fear” had become “project hysteria”.
And the pro-Brexit former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith said: “The bottom line of both sets of reports is that project fear like Frankenstein’s monster has been resuscitated and is stalking the land.”
However, shadow chancellor John McDonnell said: “The Bank has confirmed what other independent reports this week have been telling us: a no-deal Brexit could be even worse than the financial crisis of 10 years ago, and the country would be much worse under Theresa May’s deal,” he said.
What else did the Bank say?
Mr Carney said the Bank was monitoring markets and indicated that it was ready to lend to UK banks if necessary.
He also indicated that banks might be allowed to hold less capital if risks became too great.
But he warned there was little the Bank could do.
“There is little monetary policy can do to offset the potentially significant hits to productivity and supply that Brexit could entail… the future potential of this economy and its implications of jobs, real wages and wealth are not in the gift of central bankers,” he said.
What does it mean for the banking sector?
The Bank of England has exposed seven major lenders to a stress test which it said was two and half times more severe than the Brexit scenarios.
All seven lenders – Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, Standard Chartered, Santander and Nationwide Building Society passed the test.
Source: bbc.com
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Double track system draining parents financially Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama says the double track system of the free Senior High School policy is draining parents financially.
Describing the double tracking system as “green-gold traffic lightâ€, Mahama observed that parents are under huge pressure to raise additional money to pay for remedial classes for their wards.
Read: Free SHS, Double Track unthoughtful Zanetor Rawlings
Over 400,000 students are taking part in the double track system expected to last for seven years.
Addressing delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency as part of his flagbearership campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Mahama wondered why students are being made to spend just 41 days in the classroom under the double track system.
He said turning secondary education into “green-gold traffic light†under the double track system could be detrimental to academic work of students.
Read: Double track system senseless Mahama
He thus pledged a new NDC administration will fix the challenges confronting free secondary education in the country by eliminating the double track system.
He also promised to build new dormitories, additional classroom blocks and also complete all the 200 Community Day Secondary School buildings as part of measures to reverse the double track system.
Source:Â Starrfmonline.com
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Double track system draining parents financially Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama says the double track system of the free Senior High School policy is draining parents financially.
Describing the double tracking system as “green-gold traffic lightâ€, Mahama observed that parents are under huge pressure to raise additional money to pay for remedial classes for their wards.
Read: Free SHS, Double Track unthoughtful Zanetor Rawlings
Over 400,000 students are taking part in the double track system expected to last for seven years.
Addressing delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency as part of his flagbearership campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Mahama wondered why students are being made to spend just 41 days in the classroom under the double track system.
He said turning secondary education into “green-gold traffic light†under the double track system could be detrimental to academic work of students.
Read: Double track system senseless Mahama
He thus pledged a new NDC administration will fix the challenges confronting free secondary education in the country by eliminating the double track system.
He also promised to build new dormitories, additional classroom blocks and also complete all the 200 Community Day Secondary School buildings as part of measures to reverse the double track system.
Source:Â Starrfmonline.com
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Samuel Little: US serial killer ‘admits 90 murders’
An imprisoned murderer is being investigated after confessing to 90 killings across four decades in the US.
The FBI believe Samuel Little, who is 78, may be among the most prolific serial killers in US criminal history.
State and federal agencies are now working to match his confessions with the deaths of dozens of women across the country from 1970 to 2005.
Investigators say they have already linked him to 34 murders and are working to corroborate many others.
Little is currently serving life in prison after being sentenced in 2014 for the murders of three women.
He has been in custody since September 2012 when he was arrested at a Kentucky homeless shelter and extradited to California where he was wanted on a drugs charge.
DNA samples taken from Little were then linked to the unsolved deaths of three women in Los Angeles county in 1987 and 1989.
All three of those victims had been beaten and strangled before their bodies were dumped separately.
He pleaded not guilty at trial, but was eventually sentenced to three consecutive life sentences with no chance of parole.
Before that he already had an extensive criminal record, with offences including rape and armed robbery.
The murder convictions led to Little being referred to the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) – a scheme that works to analyse serial offenders of violent and sexual crimes, and share information with local law enforcement agencies to cross-reference unsolved crimes.
Officials from the programme say they then uncovered an “alarming pattern” and “compelling links” to many more murders across the US.
One unsolved cold-case murder in Odessa, Texas of a woman named Denise Christie Brothers was then pursued by local authorities.
A local ranger, James Holland, then travelled to California with ViCAP team members earlier this year to interview Little.
They say Little agreed to talk to them because he was hoping to move prisons.
The FBI say that Little has confessed to 90 killings in total – stretching states across the breadth of the US, from California to Maryland.
The ViCap team said in a news release earlier this week they had so far established his ties to 34 deaths, with many others apparently pending confirmation.
“Over the course of that interview in May, he went through city and state and gave Ranger Holland the number of people he killed in each place. Jackson, Mississippi – one; Cincinnati, Ohio – one; Phoenix, Arizona – three; Las Vegas, Nevada – one,” ViCAP Crime Analyst Christina Palazzolo said in the report.
They believe Little particularly targeted marginalised and vulnerable women who were involved in prostitution or addicted to drugs.
Investigators say their bodies were often left unidentified and their deaths un-investigated by authorities.
“Little’s method of killing also didn’t always leave obvious signs that the death was a homicide. The one-time competitive boxer usually stunned or knocked out his victims with powerful punches and then strangled them,” the FBI report said.
“With no stab marks or bullet wounds, many of these deaths were not classified as homicides but attributed to drug overdoses, accidents, or natural causes,” it continued.
A large number are believed to have taken place in the 1970s and early 1980s before DNA technology was available to police.
Beth Silverman, the Los Angeles County prosecutor who helped convict Little in 2014, told the New York Times that “a lot of agencies around the country…dropped the ball on this case”.
“He got off over and over and over again,” she told the newspaper.
The FBI says the 78-year-old is “in poor health” and is likely to now remain in prison in Texas until his death, where he was transferred from California after admitting the Odessa killing.
The bureau says it is continuing to work alongside Ranger Holland, who is said to be interviewing Little “nearly daily”, to help build an accurate and full picture of his crimes.
“The biggest lesson in this case is the power of information sharing,” Kevin Fitzsimmons, ViCAP’s supervisory crime analyst said in the FBI report.
“A Jane Doe [unidentified victim] who turned up dead in an alley in New Orleans may look like an isolated event but when entered into the ViCAP database and examined with other mysterious deaths or missing persons, patterns emerge. That is the value of ViCAP.”
Sources: bbc.com
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India outrage as mall shames woman for breastfeeding
There has been outrage in India after the management of a mall in the eastern city of Kolkata told a shopper wanting to breastfeed her baby to do such “home
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Black Maidens coach Evans Adotey rues World Cup failure
Black Maidens coach Evans Adotey has expressed his disappointment in his side’s failure to clinch the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay.
The Maidens dazzled in the group stages but were eliminated from the competition in the quarter finals stage.
Read: Agents chasing Black Maidens all over Coach Adotey
Coach Adotey charges drew 2-2 with Mexico before exiting the tournament after losing 4-2 on penalties.
“It still hurts that we are out and i am so disappointed because i felt we had a very good chance to win the tournament,” coach Adotey stated on Happy FM.
“I have to congratulate the girls for the awesome display, they did very well and i am proud of them.
Read: 2018 WWC: Milot Pokuaa credits Black Maidens success to teamwork
“We just have to keep this team and build their capacity because i know they are capable of doing big things in the future.”
The Black Maidens arrived in Ghana on Tuesday following their exit from the competition.
Coach Adotey played his fourth World Cup and was determined to win the tournament.
Source:Â GHANAsoccernet.com
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Black Maidens coach Evans Adotey rues World Cup failure
Black Maidens coach Evans Adotey has expressed his disappointment in his side’s failure to clinch the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay.
The Maidens dazzled in the group stages but were eliminated from the competition in the quarter finals stage.
Read: Agents chasing Black Maidens all over Coach Adotey
Coach Adotey charges drew 2-2 with Mexico before exiting the tournament after losing 4-2 on penalties.
“It still hurts that we are out and i am so disappointed because i felt we had a very good chance to win the tournament,” coach Adotey stated on Happy FM.
“I have to congratulate the girls for the awesome display, they did very well and i am proud of them.
Read: 2018 WWC: Milot Pokuaa credits Black Maidens success to teamwork
“We just have to keep this team and build their capacity because i know they are capable of doing big things in the future.”
The Black Maidens arrived in Ghana on Tuesday following their exit from the competition.
Coach Adotey played his fourth World Cup and was determined to win the tournament.
Source:Â GHANAsoccernet.com
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Internet Solutions launches IS SAT(affordable broadband service via satellite) today
Internet Solutions, the leading Pan-African Telecommunication Services Provider in partnership with Konnect Africa will be launching IS SAT( Affordable Broadband Service via Satellite) today,29th November,2018.
The launching will be held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra at exactly 3:00pm.
Read: Two million people in rural communities connected to internet in 2018 Ursula
The launch of the product is expected to attract a number of top personalities,the media and sponsors/partners of the program.
The IS SAT strives to offer nationwide coverage of Internet, high speed Internet,site-independent service quality,no content limitation,affordable and consistent speed.
Read: High cost of internet killing African music Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Internet Solutions(IS) is the leading African Internet Protocol-based communications Service provider.
It is strives to offer a superior client service experience for client and partner organisations.
IS is a wholly owned division of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa,itself a subsidiary of Dimension Data,a global systems integrator.
Source:Â browngh.com
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Internet Solutions launches IS SAT(affordable broadband service via satellite) today
Internet Solutions, the leading Pan-African Telecommunication Services Provider in partnership with Konnect Africa will be launching IS SAT( Affordable Broadband Service via Satellite) today,29th November,2018.
The launching will be held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra at exactly 3:00pm.
Read: Two million people in rural communities connected to internet in 2018 Ursula
The launch of the product is expected to attract a number of top personalities,the media and sponsors/partners of the program.
The IS SAT strives to offer nationwide coverage of Internet, high speed Internet,site-independent service quality,no content limitation,affordable and consistent speed.
Read: High cost of internet killing African music Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Internet Solutions(IS) is the leading African Internet Protocol-based communications Service provider.
It is strives to offer a superior client service experience for client and partner organisations.
IS is a wholly owned division of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa,itself a subsidiary of Dimension Data,a global systems integrator.
Source:Â browngh.com
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Too much monetary focus was the bane of Black Queens – Kudjoe Fianoo
Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo says the Black Queens Africa Women’s Cup of Nations dreams crashed due to much
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Two Nigerians, Ghanaian in Court over fraud
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to two Nigerians and a Ghanaian in the sum of GH¢930,000.00 with four sureties each. One of the sureties for each should be justified.
The three denied the various charges of conspiracy to defraud, defrauding by false pretense, money laundering as well as aiding and abetting of crime.
Mr Charles Wilcox Ofori, State Attorney of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) told the court that Victor Manu Enameguno, Kingsley Odjegba are Nigerians who have no business or occupation in Ghana whilst Fauziya Yussif is a Ghanaian.
He said Enameguno, Fauziya and Odjegba between 2016 and 2017 defrauded Maria J. Pizaaro of GH¢536,191.87; and Brunilda J. Rodriguez of GH¢392.781.37 or their equivalent in dollars through the internet under the pretext of establishing joint businesses with them.
Read: Police, immigration service clash over arrest of Nigerian fraudsters
The State Attorney said on March 27, this year, EOCO received an intelligence report dated March 1st from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), which indicated that Enameguno and Fauziya are customers of Ecobank, Ghana Limited and had received transfers in the sum of GH¢928,973.24 from the prosecution witnesses in the United States allegedly under false pretences.
Mr Ofori said investigation revealed that the accused acted together with a common purpose to defraud the prosecution witnesses.
Prosecution said preliminary investigations revealed that Odjegba was the final receiver of the funds.
He said Fauziya received a transfer of GH¢536,192.87 from Maria J. Pizarro.
The Prosecution said Fauziya acting together with Enameguno with a common purpose also received funds from Brunilda J. Rodriguez in the sum of GH¢392,781.37 between May 2017 and October 2017.
Read: Over 90% of banking fraud comes from employees BoG reveals
He said the bank questioned Fauziya and Enameguno about the source and purpose of the monies of which they two told the bank that it was remittances from their stepmothers and that the monies were meant for the construction of a house.
The Prosecution said further intelligence revealed that between January 2017 and October 2017, Fauziya used her account as a conduit to commit these unlawful activities and received a commission from Enameguno.
Mr Ofori said investigation also revealed that on November 5, this year, officials of the National Investment Bank arrested Fauziya when she went to transact business at the bank.
He said during interrogation Fauziya mentioned Enameguno as the main brain behind the alleged crime and when he was arrested he also mentioned Odjegba as his accomplice.
The Prosecution said Enameguno stated that he shared the monies received by Fauziya with Odjegba.
He said Odjegba was arrested on November 7 by the Police and handed over to EOCO officials for investigations.
He said during investigations it was revealed that Enameguno and Fauzuya are in a relationship so the Court presided over by Madam Ruby Naa Aryeetey further ordered that Fauziya should take a pregnancy test and also directed that the three accused should report to the case investigator a day before the next adjourned date.
Source: ghananewsagency.org
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Two Nigerians, Ghanaian in Court over fraud
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to two Nigerians and a Ghanaian in the sum of GH¢930,000.00 with four sureties each. One of the sureties for each should be justified.
The three denied the various charges of conspiracy to defraud, defrauding by false pretense, money laundering as well as aiding and abetting of crime.
Mr Charles Wilcox Ofori, State Attorney of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) told the court that Victor Manu Enameguno, Kingsley Odjegba are Nigerians who have no business or occupation in Ghana whilst Fauziya Yussif is a Ghanaian.
He said Enameguno, Fauziya and Odjegba between 2016 and 2017 defrauded Maria J. Pizaaro of GH¢536,191.87; and Brunilda J. Rodriguez of GH¢392.781.37 or their equivalent in dollars through the internet under the pretext of establishing joint businesses with them.
Read: Police, immigration service clash over arrest of Nigerian fraudsters
The State Attorney said on March 27, this year, EOCO received an intelligence report dated March 1st from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), which indicated that Enameguno and Fauziya are customers of Ecobank, Ghana Limited and had received transfers in the sum of GH¢928,973.24 from the prosecution witnesses in the United States allegedly under false pretences.
Mr Ofori said investigation revealed that the accused acted together with a common purpose to defraud the prosecution witnesses.
Prosecution said preliminary investigations revealed that Odjegba was the final receiver of the funds.
He said Fauziya received a transfer of GH¢536,192.87 from Maria J. Pizarro.
The Prosecution said Fauziya acting together with Enameguno with a common purpose also received funds from Brunilda J. Rodriguez in the sum of GH¢392,781.37 between May 2017 and October 2017.
Read: Over 90% of banking fraud comes from employees BoG reveals
He said the bank questioned Fauziya and Enameguno about the source and purpose of the monies of which they two told the bank that it was remittances from their stepmothers and that the monies were meant for the construction of a house.
The Prosecution said further intelligence revealed that between January 2017 and October 2017, Fauziya used her account as a conduit to commit these unlawful activities and received a commission from Enameguno.
Mr Ofori said investigation also revealed that on November 5, this year, officials of the National Investment Bank arrested Fauziya when she went to transact business at the bank.
He said during interrogation Fauziya mentioned Enameguno as the main brain behind the alleged crime and when he was arrested he also mentioned Odjegba as his accomplice.
The Prosecution said Enameguno stated that he shared the monies received by Fauziya with Odjegba.
He said Odjegba was arrested on November 7 by the Police and handed over to EOCO officials for investigations.
He said during investigations it was revealed that Enameguno and Fauzuya are in a relationship so the Court presided over by Madam Ruby Naa Aryeetey further ordered that Fauziya should take a pregnancy test and also directed that the three accused should report to the case investigator a day before the next adjourned date.
Source: ghananewsagency.org
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Policeman caught by Marina Mall CCTV stealing phone
A uniformed police officer with the Ghana Police Service has been caught by Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) stealing a Huawei Mobile phone at the Marina Mall in Accra, MyNewsGh.com reports.
Read: GES sacks 11 staff for sexual misconduct, stealing
A video footage of the police officer obtained by MyNewsGh.com showed him walk to the counter of the Marina Mall Forex Bureau where a customer had left his Huawei phone and without thinking twice the policeman picked it and pocketed it, the video confirmed.
https://www.facebook.com/theindependentghana/videos/315520105717928/
MyMewsGh.com observed other customers who had come before the policeman left the phone where they saw it.
Read: CCTV captures robbery at pharmacy at Tema
Official police records sighted by MyNewsGh.com stated that the incident happened on Sunday 25th November 2018 at the Marina Mall at about 12:30 pm.
An official report has been lodged at the Airport Police Station accompanied by the CCTV footage showing the full face of the policeman.
Source: Mynewsgh.com
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Policeman caught by Marina Mall CCTV stealing phone
A uniformed police officer with the Ghana Police Service has been caught by Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) stealing a Huawei Mobile phone at the Marina Mall in Accra, MyNewsGh.com reports.
Read: GES sacks 11 staff for sexual misconduct, stealing
A video footage of the police officer obtained by MyNewsGh.com showed him walk to the counter of the Marina Mall Forex Bureau where a customer had left his Huawei phone and without thinking twice the policeman picked it and pocketed it, the video confirmed.
https://www.facebook.com/theindependentghana/videos/315520105717928/
MyMewsGh.com observed other customers who had come before the policeman left the phone where they saw it.
Read: CCTV captures robbery at pharmacy at Tema
Official police records sighted by MyNewsGh.com stated that the incident happened on Sunday 25th November 2018 at the Marina Mall at about 12:30 pm.
An official report has been lodged at the Airport Police Station accompanied by the CCTV footage showing the full face of the policeman.
Source: Mynewsgh.com