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  • No show at Gitmo 2 ruling

    The Supreme Court of Ghana has failed for the second time to deliver its judgment in the Gitmo 2 case as the judges admit that after holding a judgment conference, they are still unable to reach a decision.

    The seven-member Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice William Atuguba has, however, requested the parties to file further submissions on the effect Articles 83 and 84 of the 1992 Constitution has on Article 75 of the same Constitution.

    Read: Gitmo 2 raising family in Ghana Robert Jackson

    Article 75 of the 1992 constitution states: (1) The President may execute or cause to be executed treaties, agreements or conventions in the name of Ghana.

    (2) A treaty, agreement or convention executed by or under the authority of the President shall be subject to ratification by-

    (a) Act of Parliament; or

    (b) a resolution of Parliament supported by the votes of more than on-half of all the members of Parliament.

    Article 83 and 84 which bothers on National Security Council also says

    84. The functions of the National Security Council include

    a) considering and taking appropriate measures to safeguard the internal and external security of Ghana;

    Read: Ghana, U.S. agree deportation deal

    (b) ensuring the collection of information relating to the security of Ghana and the integration of the domestic, foreign and security policies relating to it so as to enable the security services and other departments and agencies of the Government to co-operate more effectively in matters relating to national security;

    (c) assessing and appraising the objectives, commitments and risks of Ghana in relation to the actual and potential military power in the interest of national security; and

    Read: Ghana Immigration to deport 73 foreign nationals

    (d) taking appropriate measures regarding the consideration of policies on matters of common interest to the departments and agencies of the Government concerned with national security.

    The difficulty of the Supreme Court is that they want to be sure if decisions taken in respect of national security interest to enter into agreements with another country can be overturned by the court on grounds that it conflicts with a constitutional provision. They further explain that as it stands now, the said agreement has already been executed and they are wondering if anything at all can change about it per the judgment of the court.

    The court has asked the parties to file further submissions by the 24th of May 2017 and return to court on the 22nd of June 2017 for the judgment of the court.

    Source: todaygh.com

  • No show at Gitmo 2 ruling

    The Supreme Court of Ghana has failed for the second time to deliver its judgment in the Gitmo 2 case as the judges admit that after holding a judgment conference, they are still unable to reach a decision.

    The seven-member Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice William Atuguba has, however, requested the parties to file further submissions on the effect Articles 83 and 84 of the 1992 Constitution has on Article 75 of the same Constitution.

    Read: Gitmo 2 raising family in Ghana Robert Jackson

    Article 75 of the 1992 constitution states: (1) The President may execute or cause to be executed treaties, agreements or conventions in the name of Ghana.

    (2) A treaty, agreement or convention executed by or under the authority of the President shall be subject to ratification by-

    (a) Act of Parliament; or

    (b) a resolution of Parliament supported by the votes of more than on-half of all the members of Parliament.

    Article 83 and 84 which bothers on National Security Council also says

    84. The functions of the National Security Council include

    a) considering and taking appropriate measures to safeguard the internal and external security of Ghana;

    Read: Ghana, U.S. agree deportation deal

    (b) ensuring the collection of information relating to the security of Ghana and the integration of the domestic, foreign and security policies relating to it so as to enable the security services and other departments and agencies of the Government to co-operate more effectively in matters relating to national security;

    (c) assessing and appraising the objectives, commitments and risks of Ghana in relation to the actual and potential military power in the interest of national security; and

    Read: Ghana Immigration to deport 73 foreign nationals

    (d) taking appropriate measures regarding the consideration of policies on matters of common interest to the departments and agencies of the Government concerned with national security.

    The difficulty of the Supreme Court is that they want to be sure if decisions taken in respect of national security interest to enter into agreements with another country can be overturned by the court on grounds that it conflicts with a constitutional provision. They further explain that as it stands now, the said agreement has already been executed and they are wondering if anything at all can change about it per the judgment of the court.

    The court has asked the parties to file further submissions by the 24th of May 2017 and return to court on the 22nd of June 2017 for the judgment of the court.

    Source: todaygh.com

  • Patrick Twumasi to miss Getafe clash due to injury

    Spanish side Deportivo Alaves have confirmed that Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi will miss the La Liga clash against Getafe on Thursday after picking up an injury in training.

    The striker underwent medical examination during the week and it was declared that he will be out for some days.

    The injury, however, is not too serious but the player won’t be fit for the clash against Getafe on Thursday night.

    Read: Patrick Twumasi in Ghana to sort out visa issue

    The club posted on their website,” Deportivo Alavés player Patrick Twumasi has suffered a grade 1 sprained ankle in his left leg, according to IMQ, the official medical insurer of the Baskonia-Alavés Group.”

    “The albiazul footballer will undergo a conservative treatment and his evolution will be seen every day.”

    Patrick Twumasi joined Alaves from Kazakhstani side Astana in the summer after five incredible years, where he won several accolades with the club.

    Read: Thomas Partey strikes as Atletico Madrid thumps Huesca in La Liga

    However, the 24-year-old is yet to hit the ground running in Spain.

    Twumasi is expected to recover for the game against Levante on Sunday.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Patrick Twumasi to miss Getafe clash due to injury

    Spanish side Deportivo Alaves have confirmed that Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi will miss the La Liga clash against Getafe on Thursday after picking up an injury in training.

    The striker underwent medical examination during the week and it was declared that he will be out for some days.

    The injury, however, is not too serious but the player won’t be fit for the clash against Getafe on Thursday night.

    Read: Patrick Twumasi in Ghana to sort out visa issue

    The club posted on their website,” Deportivo Alavés player Patrick Twumasi has suffered a grade 1 sprained ankle in his left leg, according to IMQ, the official medical insurer of the Baskonia-Alavés Group.”

    “The albiazul footballer will undergo a conservative treatment and his evolution will be seen every day.”

    Patrick Twumasi joined Alaves from Kazakhstani side Astana in the summer after five incredible years, where he won several accolades with the club.

    Read: Thomas Partey strikes as Atletico Madrid thumps Huesca in La Liga

    However, the 24-year-old is yet to hit the ground running in Spain.

    Twumasi is expected to recover for the game against Levante on Sunday.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Melania Trump to visit Ghana in October

    US First Lady, Melania Trump, will embark on her first extended solo international mission to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt in October.

    Mrs Trump, on her visit, says she will use the visit to promote her “Be Best” child welfare initiative throughout Africa.

    Read: Melania Trump to visit Africa

    She made this known on Wednesday at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual U.N. General Assembly.

    “October 1 will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa,” the Associated Press (AP) reported Mrs. Trump as saying during brief remarks to several dozen guests in a reception room in a building near U.N. headquarters.

    The “Be Best” initiative was launched earlier this year to focus on overall child well-being, with an emphasis on opioid addiction and online behaviour.

    Read: Melania Trump praises LeBron James after her husband bashes him

    The countries on her itinerary have worked closely with the U.S. Agency for International Development, which is helping organize the trip.

    “Whether it is education, drug addiction, hunger, online safety or bullying, poverty or disease, it is too often children who are hit first, and hardest, across the globe,” Mrs. Trump said. “Each of us hails from a country with its own unique challenges, but I know in my heart we are united by our commitment to raising the next generation to be happy, healthy and morally responsible adults.”

    She offered no details on her activities in each country, and did not say when she would be returning to Washington.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Melania Trump to visit Ghana in October

    US First Lady, Melania Trump, will embark on her first extended solo international mission to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt in October.

    Mrs Trump, on her visit, says she will use the visit to promote her “Be Best” child welfare initiative throughout Africa.

    Read: Melania Trump to visit Africa

    She made this known on Wednesday at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual U.N. General Assembly.

    “October 1 will mark the first day of my solo visit to four beautiful and very different countries in Africa,” the Associated Press (AP) reported Mrs. Trump as saying during brief remarks to several dozen guests in a reception room in a building near U.N. headquarters.

    The “Be Best” initiative was launched earlier this year to focus on overall child well-being, with an emphasis on opioid addiction and online behaviour.

    Read: Melania Trump praises LeBron James after her husband bashes him

    The countries on her itinerary have worked closely with the U.S. Agency for International Development, which is helping organize the trip.

    “Whether it is education, drug addiction, hunger, online safety or bullying, poverty or disease, it is too often children who are hit first, and hardest, across the globe,” Mrs. Trump said. “Each of us hails from a country with its own unique challenges, but I know in my heart we are united by our commitment to raising the next generation to be happy, healthy and morally responsible adults.”

    She offered no details on her activities in each country, and did not say when she would be returning to Washington.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Jose Mourinho ‘at war with his players’ – Martin Keown

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho “seems to be at war with his players”, said former Arsenal defender Martin Keown after the Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby.

    United were beaten 8-7 on penalties by the Championship side after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

    Earlier in the day, Mourinho told Paul Pogba he will not captain United again, but insisted they have not fallen out.

    “He needs to start seeing the good in what they do,” Keown told the BBC.

    Read: Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba will not captain Manchester United again

    “Is he pulling up the handbrake?”

    Pogba watched from the stand as Derby, managed by former England midfielder Frank Lampard, knocked out United.

    The defeat came three days after a draw at home to Wolves which left Mourinho’s side eight points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table.

    “Everyone in the media is quick to turn this into a massive crisis,” said Keown.

    “Manchester United have had some good away results but suddenly they’re not able to win at home. I don’t enjoy seeing them not being competitive.

    “Mourinho has said the pundits on the sofa have got too much to say. One of them, Frank Lampard, has proved him wrong. It’s a great scalp.

    “Jose seems to be at war with his players.

    “This was a really good United team and I can’t think of many bigger shocks in their history. Mourinho tried to go for it and he’ll be hurting in the dressing room.”

    United made nine changes from the draw with Wolves but still fielded 10 internationals and took an early lead through Juan Mata.

    But they needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Marouane Fellaini to take the tie to a shootout, which was lost when Phil Jones became the only player to miss.

    Mourinho said: “Penalties come and someone has to miss, once you go to the sixth or seventh penalty I knew we were going to be in trouble with Jones, with Eric Bailly.

    Read: Mohamed Salah wins FIFA Puskas Award

    “I never blame a player for missing a penalty. When it goes to Jones, or Eric Bailly then we are in trouble.”

    Lampard, who won two Premier League titles under Mourinho at Chelsea, has now steered his side to eight wins in his opening 12 games in management.

    “I’m shellshocked. What a performance,” he said.

    “To go down early at Old Trafford and play as well as they did was superb. We had the personality to take penalties and play the way we did. I am a proud manager.

    “I am trying to build a group to be successful and nights like this are incredible. To go against world-class players and play that way, it’s right up there [with the best nights of my career].”

    Source: bbc

  • Jose Mourinho ‘at war with his players’ – Martin Keown

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho “seems to be at war with his players”, said former Arsenal defender Martin Keown after the Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby.

    United were beaten 8-7 on penalties by the Championship side after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

    Earlier in the day, Mourinho told Paul Pogba he will not captain United again, but insisted they have not fallen out.

    “He needs to start seeing the good in what they do,” Keown told the BBC.

    Read: Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba will not captain Manchester United again

    “Is he pulling up the handbrake?”

    Pogba watched from the stand as Derby, managed by former England midfielder Frank Lampard, knocked out United.

    The defeat came three days after a draw at home to Wolves which left Mourinho’s side eight points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table.

    “Everyone in the media is quick to turn this into a massive crisis,” said Keown.

    “Manchester United have had some good away results but suddenly they’re not able to win at home. I don’t enjoy seeing them not being competitive.

    “Mourinho has said the pundits on the sofa have got too much to say. One of them, Frank Lampard, has proved him wrong. It’s a great scalp.

    “Jose seems to be at war with his players.

    “This was a really good United team and I can’t think of many bigger shocks in their history. Mourinho tried to go for it and he’ll be hurting in the dressing room.”

    United made nine changes from the draw with Wolves but still fielded 10 internationals and took an early lead through Juan Mata.

    But they needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Marouane Fellaini to take the tie to a shootout, which was lost when Phil Jones became the only player to miss.

    Mourinho said: “Penalties come and someone has to miss, once you go to the sixth or seventh penalty I knew we were going to be in trouble with Jones, with Eric Bailly.

    Read: Mohamed Salah wins FIFA Puskas Award

    “I never blame a player for missing a penalty. When it goes to Jones, or Eric Bailly then we are in trouble.”

    Lampard, who won two Premier League titles under Mourinho at Chelsea, has now steered his side to eight wins in his opening 12 games in management.

    “I’m shellshocked. What a performance,” he said.

    “To go down early at Old Trafford and play as well as they did was superb. We had the personality to take penalties and play the way we did. I am a proud manager.

    “I am trying to build a group to be successful and nights like this are incredible. To go against world-class players and play that way, it’s right up there [with the best nights of my career].”

    Source: bbc

  • Tarkwa locals march, burn tyres over bad roads

    Angry residents of Tarkwa, a mining town in the Western Region, on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 took to the streets to demonstrate over what they described as bad roads in the area.

    The aggrieved residents numbering over hundred defied the presence of the Lands and Natural Resources Minister and his deputy, who are on a regional tour of mining communities in the country, to protest against the poor roads there.

    Read: Adwoa Safo hot as Dome-Kwabenya Residents demonstrate (PHOTOS)

    Some of the protestors set bonfires on the roads with car tyres.

    Others also used their cars to block the road to vehicular traffic.

    This virtually brought business activity to a standstill in the area.

    Some of the demonstrators who spoke to Class News said their action was intended to send a clear signal to government on the need to develop their community because they produce a chunk of mineral resources for the country.

    Source: Ghana/ClassFMonline.com/91.3FM

  • Tarkwa locals march, burn tyres over bad roads

    Angry residents of Tarkwa, a mining town in the Western Region, on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 took to the streets to demonstrate over what they described as bad roads in the area.

    The aggrieved residents numbering over hundred defied the presence of the Lands and Natural Resources Minister and his deputy, who are on a regional tour of mining communities in the country, to protest against the poor roads there.

    Read: Adwoa Safo hot as Dome-Kwabenya Residents demonstrate (PHOTOS)

    Some of the protestors set bonfires on the roads with car tyres.

    Others also used their cars to block the road to vehicular traffic.

    This virtually brought business activity to a standstill in the area.

    Some of the demonstrators who spoke to Class News said their action was intended to send a clear signal to government on the need to develop their community because they produce a chunk of mineral resources for the country.

    Source: Ghana/ClassFMonline.com/91.3FM

  • Coach Kwesi Appiah, Asamoah Gyan did not vote in Best FIFA Awards

    Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and captain Asamoah Gyan were unable to vote for the 2018 Best FIFA Awards.

    After Monday’s ceremony in London which saw Croatia’s Luka Modric and Marta win the Men and Women categories.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah announces decision to recall Ayew brothers, Asamoah Gyan for future matches

    FIFA late released voting list for the event and that of Ghana was absent meaning the Black Stars coach and captain did not participate in the voting.

    It’s unknown if the shut down of the Ghana Football Association secretariat is a factor.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Coach Kwesi Appiah, Asamoah Gyan did not vote in Best FIFA Awards

    Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and captain Asamoah Gyan were unable to vote for the 2018 Best FIFA Awards.

    After Monday’s ceremony in London which saw Croatia’s Luka Modric and Marta win the Men and Women categories.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah announces decision to recall Ayew brothers, Asamoah Gyan for future matches

    FIFA late released voting list for the event and that of Ghana was absent meaning the Black Stars coach and captain did not participate in the voting.

    It’s unknown if the shut down of the Ghana Football Association secretariat is a factor.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Hotpot chain Haidilao sees shares climb 10% in Hong Kong debut

    Beijing-based international hotpot chain Haidilao saw its shares climb as much as 10% in early trade, as it made its debut in Hong Kong.

    The firm’s retail shares were oversubscribed by more than five times, highlighting the intense interest from investors.

    The restaurant is famous for offering free manicures and snacks while you wait up to two hours for a table.

    Read: Chinese angry at US sanctions for Russian weapons purchases

    It is one of several high-profile debuts in Hong Kong this year. Haidilao’s shares, which were priced at 17.80 Hong Kong dollars ($2.27; £1.73) – the top end of the indicated range – opened at HK$18.80, and rose to as much as HK$19.56 in early trade.

    However, by mid morning they had come back to HK$18.52.

    Haidilao International Holding, the hotpot restaurant’s owner, is aiming to raise $HK7.3bn ($935m; £711m) via its listing, with some 60% of the proceeds already destined to finance part of its global expansion plan.

    Read: TV host says why she kept silent on her alleged rape

    The company has 363 restaurants in total – the bulk of which are on mainland China.

    It operates 31 restaurants in Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and has international outlets in Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the US.

    Research firm Frost and Sullivan has said it is the fastest-growing major Chinese cuisine restaurant brand on mainland China, and globally, with revenues jumping 36% between 2016 and 2017.

    Despite the chain’s infamous waiting times, Haidilao reckons it still seats more than 100 million guests a year around the world.

    Source: bbc

  • Hotpot chain Haidilao sees shares climb 10% in Hong Kong debut

    Beijing-based international hotpot chain Haidilao saw its shares climb as much as 10% in early trade, as it made its debut in Hong Kong.

    The firm’s retail shares were oversubscribed by more than five times, highlighting the intense interest from investors.

    The restaurant is famous for offering free manicures and snacks while you wait up to two hours for a table.

    Read: Chinese angry at US sanctions for Russian weapons purchases

    It is one of several high-profile debuts in Hong Kong this year. Haidilao’s shares, which were priced at 17.80 Hong Kong dollars ($2.27; £1.73) – the top end of the indicated range – opened at HK$18.80, and rose to as much as HK$19.56 in early trade.

    However, by mid morning they had come back to HK$18.52.

    Haidilao International Holding, the hotpot restaurant’s owner, is aiming to raise $HK7.3bn ($935m; £711m) via its listing, with some 60% of the proceeds already destined to finance part of its global expansion plan.

    Read: TV host says why she kept silent on her alleged rape

    The company has 363 restaurants in total – the bulk of which are on mainland China.

    It operates 31 restaurants in Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and has international outlets in Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the US.

    Research firm Frost and Sullivan has said it is the fastest-growing major Chinese cuisine restaurant brand on mainland China, and globally, with revenues jumping 36% between 2016 and 2017.

    Despite the chain’s infamous waiting times, Haidilao reckons it still seats more than 100 million guests a year around the world.

    Source: bbc

  • Chinese angry at US sanctions for Russian weapons purchases

    China has told the US to withdraw sanctions on its military over purchases of Russian jets and missiles or “bear the consequences”.

    The US says China has contravened US sanctions on Moscow introduced over Russian actions in Ukraine and alleged interference in US politics.

    China recently bought 10 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 missiles.

    Beijing has not joined in the sanctions imposed on Moscow by the US and its Western allies since 2014.

    Its forces took part in giant Russian war games held earlier this month.

    Read: Russia and China to reduce use of US dollar in trade

    China is fast becoming a manufacturer of sophisticated weaponry in its own right but it remains eager to buy advanced Russian weaponry, especially air defence systems and combat aircraft.

    Moscow – after years of some reluctance – is now more willing to transfer this sort of weaponry to Beijing.

    Russia has also criticised the sanctions on the Chinese military, warning the US against “playing with fire”.

    “It would be good for them to remember there is such a concept as global stability which they are thoughtlessly undermining by whipping up tensions in Russian-American ties,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in a statement.

    Are sanctions a fading weapon?

    The target of these sanctions is Russia rather than China but the impact is likely to be to encourage cooperation between Beijing and Moscow who, to a large extent, already share a worldview and resist what they see as Washington’s efforts to throw its weight around.

    China’s developing military relationship with Russia was underscored by its participation at the recent Vostok exercises and it is not going to halt sophisticated weapons purchases from Russia.

    The US move could just deepen the already tense trading relationship with Beijing. Sanctions may be a good way of registering US displeasure and causing Russia economic pain, but they may well not produce the desired outcome, a change in Russian policy.

    Read: US sanctions China for buying Russian jets, missiles

    The world’s economic balance of power is slowly changing – sanctions imposed by a once-dominant US is a weapon that is gradually weakening and some believe their overuse could accelerate this process.

    Who is affected by the sanctions?

    China’s Equipment Development Department (EDD) and its head, Li Shangfu, are sanctioned for completing “significant transactions” with Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport.

    The EDD and Mr Li have been added to a Blocked Persons List, meaning any assets they hold in the US are frozen and Americans are “generally prohibited” from doing business with them.

    Furthermore, the EDD is denied export licences and excluded from the American financial system.

    Washington also blacklisted an additional 33 people and entities associated with Russian military and intelligence.

    Source: bbc

  • Chinese angry at US sanctions for Russian weapons purchases

    China has told the US to withdraw sanctions on its military over purchases of Russian jets and missiles or “bear the consequences”.

    The US says China has contravened US sanctions on Moscow introduced over Russian actions in Ukraine and alleged interference in US politics.

    China recently bought 10 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 missiles.

    Beijing has not joined in the sanctions imposed on Moscow by the US and its Western allies since 2014.

    Its forces took part in giant Russian war games held earlier this month.

    Read: Russia and China to reduce use of US dollar in trade

    China is fast becoming a manufacturer of sophisticated weaponry in its own right but it remains eager to buy advanced Russian weaponry, especially air defence systems and combat aircraft.

    Moscow – after years of some reluctance – is now more willing to transfer this sort of weaponry to Beijing.

    Russia has also criticised the sanctions on the Chinese military, warning the US against “playing with fire”.

    “It would be good for them to remember there is such a concept as global stability which they are thoughtlessly undermining by whipping up tensions in Russian-American ties,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in a statement.

    Are sanctions a fading weapon?

    The target of these sanctions is Russia rather than China but the impact is likely to be to encourage cooperation between Beijing and Moscow who, to a large extent, already share a worldview and resist what they see as Washington’s efforts to throw its weight around.

    China’s developing military relationship with Russia was underscored by its participation at the recent Vostok exercises and it is not going to halt sophisticated weapons purchases from Russia.

    The US move could just deepen the already tense trading relationship with Beijing. Sanctions may be a good way of registering US displeasure and causing Russia economic pain, but they may well not produce the desired outcome, a change in Russian policy.

    Read: US sanctions China for buying Russian jets, missiles

    The world’s economic balance of power is slowly changing – sanctions imposed by a once-dominant US is a weapon that is gradually weakening and some believe their overuse could accelerate this process.

    Who is affected by the sanctions?

    China’s Equipment Development Department (EDD) and its head, Li Shangfu, are sanctioned for completing “significant transactions” with Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport.

    The EDD and Mr Li have been added to a Blocked Persons List, meaning any assets they hold in the US are frozen and Americans are “generally prohibited” from doing business with them.

    Furthermore, the EDD is denied export licences and excluded from the American financial system.

    Washington also blacklisted an additional 33 people and entities associated with Russian military and intelligence.

    Source: bbc

  • GHS328K wall & painting saga: Sue me Obuasi MCE dares accusers

    The Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, Elijah Adansi Bonah, has entreated people accusing him of inflating the cost of projects of the assembly to go to court, and stop tarnishing his hard-won reputation.

    He expressed surprise about why his accusers are not proceeding to court but rather resorting to radio and social media to run him down.

    Read: Auditor General blows GH¢7.6m on cars

    Speaking on the Kumasi Morning Show on Kumasi 104.1FM hosted by Akwesi Agudey on Tuesday, 25 September 2018, Mr Bonah said: “My hands are clean and I have no hand in any foul deal”.

    The MCE has been accused by some assembly members and residents of the municipality of inflating the cost of projects.

    Notable among the accusers is the assembly member for Kunka electoral area, Mr Stephen Osei.

    Read: Interior Ministry blows over Ghc 26, 000 on private security

    He has accused the MCE of using an amount of GHS130,000 in constructing a fence wall around his residence and using GHS71,312.40 to refurbish a 4.70-km road from Mamiwira to Abaamu, among other allegations.

    Mr Osei insisted on the same programme that the MCE inflated the cost of the projects.

    Also, an ordinary resident, Kingsford Boakye, accused the MCE of spending GHS198,000 to paint a building.

    The assembly, according to the MCE, however, has set up a committee to probe the matter.

    He suspects his detractors are up to no good.

    Source: ClassFMonline.com

  • GHS328K wall & painting saga: Sue me Obuasi MCE dares accusers

    The Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, Elijah Adansi Bonah, has entreated people accusing him of inflating the cost of projects of the assembly to go to court, and stop tarnishing his hard-won reputation.

    He expressed surprise about why his accusers are not proceeding to court but rather resorting to radio and social media to run him down.

    Read: Auditor General blows GH¢7.6m on cars

    Speaking on the Kumasi Morning Show on Kumasi 104.1FM hosted by Akwesi Agudey on Tuesday, 25 September 2018, Mr Bonah said: “My hands are clean and I have no hand in any foul deal”.

    The MCE has been accused by some assembly members and residents of the municipality of inflating the cost of projects.

    Notable among the accusers is the assembly member for Kunka electoral area, Mr Stephen Osei.

    Read: Interior Ministry blows over Ghc 26, 000 on private security

    He has accused the MCE of using an amount of GHS130,000 in constructing a fence wall around his residence and using GHS71,312.40 to refurbish a 4.70-km road from Mamiwira to Abaamu, among other allegations.

    Mr Osei insisted on the same programme that the MCE inflated the cost of the projects.

    Also, an ordinary resident, Kingsford Boakye, accused the MCE of spending GHS198,000 to paint a building.

    The assembly, according to the MCE, however, has set up a committee to probe the matter.

    He suspects his detractors are up to no good.

    Source: ClassFMonline.com

  • Miss Ukraine stripped of her crown after organisers discover she has a child

    Miss Ukraine has been stripped of her title after she failed to disclose that she has a child and was previously married.

    Veronkia Didusenko, 23, took home the crown in Kiev last Thursday but was later disqualified when organisers discovered she had lied about her personal life on her application form.

    The beauty queen has a four-year-old son with her ex-husband but competition rules ban mothers or women who have been married from entry.

    Read: TV host says why she kept silent on her alleged rape

    In a statement released yesterday Miss Ukraine officials explained Miss Didusenko had broken the rules and was no longer eligible to hold the title.

    It means she will be replaced by another contestant at the Miss Universe 2018 competition in China in December.

    Source: browngh.com

  • Miss Ukraine stripped of her crown after organisers discover she has a child

    Miss Ukraine has been stripped of her title after she failed to disclose that she has a child and was previously married.

    Veronkia Didusenko, 23, took home the crown in Kiev last Thursday but was later disqualified when organisers discovered she had lied about her personal life on her application form.

    The beauty queen has a four-year-old son with her ex-husband but competition rules ban mothers or women who have been married from entry.

    Read: TV host says why she kept silent on her alleged rape

    In a statement released yesterday Miss Ukraine officials explained Miss Didusenko had broken the rules and was no longer eligible to hold the title.

    It means she will be replaced by another contestant at the Miss Universe 2018 competition in China in December.

    Source: browngh.com

  • Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba will not captain Manchester United again

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain the club again because of concerns about the midfielder’s attitude.

    Pogba was told of the decision before Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Derby.

    Mourinho has attempted to underline his authority after an error by Pogba led to Wolves’ equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday and the player’s subsequent comments criticising United’s tactics.

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain the club again because of concerns about the midfielder’s attitude.

    Read: Modric: Ronaldo, Messi out of this world but my season deserved recognition

    Pogba was told of the decision before Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Derby.

    Mourinho has attempted to underline his authority after an error by Pogba led to Wolves’ equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday and the player’s subsequent comments criticising United’s tactics.

    Following last Saturday’s 1-1 draw, Pogba said the wanted the team to be able to “attack, attack, attack” at Old Trafford.

    “We are at home and we should play much better against Wolves. We are here to attack,” said the France World Cup winner.

    “When we play like [that] it’s easier for us.”

    Pogba – who rejoined the club from Juventus for a then world record £89m in 2016 – fell out of favour at United last season and suggested he was dissatisfied with life at Old Trafford.

    France boss Didier Deschamps recently said the perception of Pogba as “individualistic” was inaccurate, and that his midfielder was misunderstood by fans and the media.

    Analysis – who will walk through United exit?
    This feels like a significant moment for Manchester United.

    It has been obvious for a while that Paul Pogba does not see eye-to-eye with the man responsible for paying a club record £89m to sign him from Juventus. It has also been clear for a while that Barcelona are keen on him.

    Read: Meet 4 Ghanaian footballers who hold degrees

    Now, Jose Mourinho has opened the door.

    But the big question is, which one of them will go through it?

    Letting Pogba go would be viewed as a monumental failure for Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward given it is only a few months since the player impressed as France won the World Cup.

    The alternative is to stick with him, but that would almost certainly mean Mourinho’s position had become untenable given he was also blocked from signing the players he wanted in the summer.

    Source: bbc

  • Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba will not captain Manchester United again

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain the club again because of concerns about the midfielder’s attitude.

    Pogba was told of the decision before Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Derby.

    Mourinho has attempted to underline his authority after an error by Pogba led to Wolves’ equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday and the player’s subsequent comments criticising United’s tactics.

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain the club again because of concerns about the midfielder’s attitude.

    Read: Modric: Ronaldo, Messi out of this world but my season deserved recognition

    Pogba was told of the decision before Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Derby.

    Mourinho has attempted to underline his authority after an error by Pogba led to Wolves’ equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday and the player’s subsequent comments criticising United’s tactics.

    Following last Saturday’s 1-1 draw, Pogba said the wanted the team to be able to “attack, attack, attack” at Old Trafford.

    “We are at home and we should play much better against Wolves. We are here to attack,” said the France World Cup winner.

    “When we play like [that] it’s easier for us.”

    Pogba – who rejoined the club from Juventus for a then world record £89m in 2016 – fell out of favour at United last season and suggested he was dissatisfied with life at Old Trafford.

    France boss Didier Deschamps recently said the perception of Pogba as “individualistic” was inaccurate, and that his midfielder was misunderstood by fans and the media.

    Analysis – who will walk through United exit?
    This feels like a significant moment for Manchester United.

    It has been obvious for a while that Paul Pogba does not see eye-to-eye with the man responsible for paying a club record £89m to sign him from Juventus. It has also been clear for a while that Barcelona are keen on him.

    Read: Meet 4 Ghanaian footballers who hold degrees

    Now, Jose Mourinho has opened the door.

    But the big question is, which one of them will go through it?

    Letting Pogba go would be viewed as a monumental failure for Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward given it is only a few months since the player impressed as France won the World Cup.

    The alternative is to stick with him, but that would almost certainly mean Mourinho’s position had become untenable given he was also blocked from signing the players he wanted in the summer.

    Source: bbc

  • Meet 4 Ghanaian footballers who hold degrees

    In Ghana, many people believe that footballers are school dropouts but that is not the case.

    There are Ghanaian footballers who have defused the said thought as they have acquired University degrees.

    These players combined education with their playing careers.

    YEN.com.gh brings you the top 4 Ghanaian players who hold degrees.

    Read: Meet the Ghanaian players featuring in 2018/2019 Champions League

    1. Lalas Abubakar

    The young defender currently plies his trade in the Major Soccer League (MLS).

    Abubakar schooled at the University of Ghana but had to switch to Dayton University in America to complete his education.

    2. Joseph Tetteh Zutah

    Zutah is the captain for Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC. He studied Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cape Coast.

    3. Abel Manomey

    Abel is currently a free agent after his contract with Great Olympics expired.

    Read: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad

    The bulky forward studied Bachelor of Science in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports.

    4. Abdul Aziz Suleiman

    Abdul Aziz is a goalkeeper for second-tier side Bolga All Stars. He holds Bachelor of Arts in French Education from the University of Education, Winnneba.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Meet 4 Ghanaian footballers who hold degrees

    In Ghana, many people believe that footballers are school dropouts but that is not the case.

    There are Ghanaian footballers who have defused the said thought as they have acquired University degrees.

    These players combined education with their playing careers.

    YEN.com.gh brings you the top 4 Ghanaian players who hold degrees.

    Read: Meet the Ghanaian players featuring in 2018/2019 Champions League

    1. Lalas Abubakar

    The young defender currently plies his trade in the Major Soccer League (MLS).

    Abubakar schooled at the University of Ghana but had to switch to Dayton University in America to complete his education.

    2. Joseph Tetteh Zutah

    Zutah is the captain for Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC. He studied Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cape Coast.

    3. Abel Manomey

    Abel is currently a free agent after his contract with Great Olympics expired.

    Read: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad

    The bulky forward studied Bachelor of Science in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports.

    4. Abdul Aziz Suleiman

    Abdul Aziz is a goalkeeper for second-tier side Bolga All Stars. He holds Bachelor of Arts in French Education from the University of Education, Winnneba.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Driver runs over baby after mistaking break for accelerator

    A vehicle with registration number CR 1410 -16 has run over a baby in the Assin Fosu main lorry station after the driver mistook accelerator for a break.

    Some eyewitness who spoke to Adom News said the driver whose name is currently unknown, is a “Book Man” as popularly known in the transport business, decided to move an automatic vehicle from scale to pave way for other cars queuing to load at Breman Asikuma station in Assin Fosu in the Central region.

    Read: 7 school kids perish in gory accident at Tarkwa

    The Bookman who is not too familiar with the automatic vehicle driving mistook the break for the accelerator to move the car and run into vehicles and passengers who were at the station at the time of the incident

    Several cars were damaged and passengers sustained minor degree of injuries.

    Read: Pedestrian deaths in Accra; who is to be blamed? [Article]

    Those in critical condition were rushed to St. Francis hospital in Assin Fosu for treatment.

    Meanwhile, the Assin Fosu Divisional Police Command is silent on the matter, but Adom News can confirm that the car has been parked at the Fosu MTTD office and the driver is assisting the police for further investigation.

    Source: browngh.com

  • Driver runs over baby after mistaking break for accelerator

    A vehicle with registration number CR 1410 -16 has run over a baby in the Assin Fosu main lorry station after the driver mistook accelerator for a break.

    Some eyewitness who spoke to Adom News said the driver whose name is currently unknown, is a “Book Man” as popularly known in the transport business, decided to move an automatic vehicle from scale to pave way for other cars queuing to load at Breman Asikuma station in Assin Fosu in the Central region.

    Read: 7 school kids perish in gory accident at Tarkwa

    The Bookman who is not too familiar with the automatic vehicle driving mistook the break for the accelerator to move the car and run into vehicles and passengers who were at the station at the time of the incident

    Several cars were damaged and passengers sustained minor degree of injuries.

    Read: Pedestrian deaths in Accra; who is to be blamed? [Article]

    Those in critical condition were rushed to St. Francis hospital in Assin Fosu for treatment.

    Meanwhile, the Assin Fosu Divisional Police Command is silent on the matter, but Adom News can confirm that the car has been parked at the Fosu MTTD office and the driver is assisting the police for further investigation.

    Source: browngh.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah stars as Inter beats Fiorentina

    Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah produced another impressive performance as Inter Milan overcame a resilient Fiorentina in the Italian serie A on Tuesday evening.

    The nerazzuri’s had to endure some moments of intensive pressure from Fiorentina but the quality of the home side was key in the final third.

    Read: Numbers show Kwadwo Asamoah was best player in Inter Milan clash against Sampdoria

    Kevin Mirallas struck the post early on for Fiorentina but Inter went ahead on the stroke of half-time with a Mauro Icardi penalty awarded for handball by Vitor Hugo following a VAR review.

    Federico Chiesa levelled six minutes after half-time with a long-range shot which deflected off Milan Skriniar and the visitors took control after that.

    It looked only a matter of time until Fiorentina scored a winner but instead D’Ambrosio swapped passes with Icardi from an throw-in and fired past Alban Lafont.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah faces critical Ghana decisions ahead of Sierra Leone clash

    Inter have 10 points from their opening six games which have included three wins – as well as shock defeats to Sassuolo and Parma.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah stars as Inter beats Fiorentina

    Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah produced another impressive performance as Inter Milan overcame a resilient Fiorentina in the Italian serie A on Tuesday evening.

    The nerazzuri’s had to endure some moments of intensive pressure from Fiorentina but the quality of the home side was key in the final third.

    Read: Numbers show Kwadwo Asamoah was best player in Inter Milan clash against Sampdoria

    Kevin Mirallas struck the post early on for Fiorentina but Inter went ahead on the stroke of half-time with a Mauro Icardi penalty awarded for handball by Vitor Hugo following a VAR review.

    Federico Chiesa levelled six minutes after half-time with a long-range shot which deflected off Milan Skriniar and the visitors took control after that.

    It looked only a matter of time until Fiorentina scored a winner but instead D’Ambrosio swapped passes with Icardi from an throw-in and fired past Alban Lafont.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah faces critical Ghana decisions ahead of Sierra Leone clash

    Inter have 10 points from their opening six games which have included three wins – as well as shock defeats to Sassuolo and Parma.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Bank of Ghana writes off GH¢1.2bn bad loans

    The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has written off 1.2 billion cedis Non-Performing Loans (NPLS) on the books of banks in the country.

    This means that the central bank will consider 1.2 billion worth of credit given out as bad loans that cannot be retrieved.

    Non-Performing Loans was at 21.3 percent as at August 2018.

    Read: BoG to close down insolvent savings and loans companies

    In the same period in 2017, the NPL was at 21.9 percent showing a drop on year to year basis.

    Speaking at a press conference to announce the policy rate, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison stated that the move is necessary to reduce the high NPL level.

    He explained that the banks have gone through all the required process to conclude that the loans cannot be retrieved hence must be taken care off.

    Read: Banks Non Performing Loans hit GH¢8.6bn BoG

    “You have NPLs that are complete loss. The category of those that are completely bad. The bank has a policy. Once you have an NPL that are completely loss, you have to make full provision for them,” he said.

    “Over the years the banks have fully provided for these loss components and we are saying that if you have fully provided for these losses maybe it is about time you wrote them off so that our NPL numbers can come down,” he added.

    Dr. Addison stressed that the exercise is part of measures aimed at cleaning the financial system to make it a robust one.

    BoG maintains policy rate

    Meanwhile, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)of the Bank of Ghana maintained the policy rate at 17 percent after its 84th meeting.

    Read: BoG cautiously keeps policy rate at 17%

    This is the second consecutive time that the central bank has maintained the policy rate.

    Speaking at the same press conference, Dr. Addison explained that the decision to hold the figure at 17 percent is aimed at helping the country achieve its inflation target by end of year.

    “Given these considerations and weighing the balance of risks the committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged but will continue to monitor closely developments in the coming months and take the appropriate policy actions to address any potential threats to the inflation outlook”, he said.

    “The most recent forecasts, at this MPC round show some marginal elevation of the disinflation path taking into account the possible second round effects of the recent increases in petroleum prices, exchange rate depreciation, effects of recent increases in taxes, pick up in global inflation as well as the effects of the tight global financing conditions,” he added.

    Read: Economy on right track Bank of Ghana

    Responding to a question why the Bank of Ghana did not increase the rate to help control the recent cedi depreciation, Dr. Addison stated that the focus of the central bank is inflation targeting and not exchange rate targeting.

    Assuring that the cedi will stabilize, Dr. Addison pointed out that adequate measures have been put in place to stabilize the local currency.

    “The outlook is for continued relatively stable macroeconomic conditions. The recently signed cocoa syndication loan of US$1.3 billion should bring in additional foreign exchange to further boost our international reserves and provide some cushion against any further pressures,” he stressed.

    Source: citibusinessnews.com

  • Bank of Ghana writes off GH¢1.2bn bad loans

    The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has written off 1.2 billion cedis Non-Performing Loans (NPLS) on the books of banks in the country.

    This means that the central bank will consider 1.2 billion worth of credit given out as bad loans that cannot be retrieved.

    Non-Performing Loans was at 21.3 percent as at August 2018.

    Read: BoG to close down insolvent savings and loans companies

    In the same period in 2017, the NPL was at 21.9 percent showing a drop on year to year basis.

    Speaking at a press conference to announce the policy rate, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison stated that the move is necessary to reduce the high NPL level.

    He explained that the banks have gone through all the required process to conclude that the loans cannot be retrieved hence must be taken care off.

    Read: Banks Non Performing Loans hit GH¢8.6bn BoG

    “You have NPLs that are complete loss. The category of those that are completely bad. The bank has a policy. Once you have an NPL that are completely loss, you have to make full provision for them,” he said.

    “Over the years the banks have fully provided for these loss components and we are saying that if you have fully provided for these losses maybe it is about time you wrote them off so that our NPL numbers can come down,” he added.

    Dr. Addison stressed that the exercise is part of measures aimed at cleaning the financial system to make it a robust one.

    BoG maintains policy rate

    Meanwhile, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)of the Bank of Ghana maintained the policy rate at 17 percent after its 84th meeting.

    Read: BoG cautiously keeps policy rate at 17%

    This is the second consecutive time that the central bank has maintained the policy rate.

    Speaking at the same press conference, Dr. Addison explained that the decision to hold the figure at 17 percent is aimed at helping the country achieve its inflation target by end of year.

    “Given these considerations and weighing the balance of risks the committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged but will continue to monitor closely developments in the coming months and take the appropriate policy actions to address any potential threats to the inflation outlook”, he said.

    “The most recent forecasts, at this MPC round show some marginal elevation of the disinflation path taking into account the possible second round effects of the recent increases in petroleum prices, exchange rate depreciation, effects of recent increases in taxes, pick up in global inflation as well as the effects of the tight global financing conditions,” he added.

    Read: Economy on right track Bank of Ghana

    Responding to a question why the Bank of Ghana did not increase the rate to help control the recent cedi depreciation, Dr. Addison stated that the focus of the central bank is inflation targeting and not exchange rate targeting.

    Assuring that the cedi will stabilize, Dr. Addison pointed out that adequate measures have been put in place to stabilize the local currency.

    “The outlook is for continued relatively stable macroeconomic conditions. The recently signed cocoa syndication loan of US$1.3 billion should bring in additional foreign exchange to further boost our international reserves and provide some cushion against any further pressures,” he stressed.

    Source: citibusinessnews.com

  • Kwesi Appiah faces critical Ghana decisions ahead of Sierra Leone clash

    In three weeks, Ghana face a double-header against Sierra Leone that will go a long way to defining their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

    In light of their defeat by Kenya in Nairobi earlier this month, the matches against the Leone Stars will take on extra significance.

    One are of the team that coach Kwesi Appiah needs to improve is his side’s goalscoring, with the Black Stars regularly creating a litany of chances, but spurning far too many.

    Read: Stop pampering the players and be firm- Coach Sarpong tells Kwesi Appiah

    Chances created in Nairobi went into double figures, but not a single one was taken.

    Expect Appiah to be paying particular attention to his potential striking options in the build-up to the next matchday, and the success or otherwise of his quest could determine whether Ghana make it to an eighth straight AFCON.

    Appiah’s decision to overlook captain Asamoah Gyan and Ayew brothers Andre and Jordan for the clash with Kenya raised many questions, but the trio have done little to answer them during their recent club performances.

    Gyan was not involved at all for Kayserispor as they lost at Konyaspor this weekend; he has worryingly played only 35 minutes of football this term.

    Read: CK Akunor defends Kwesi Appiah after defeat to Kenya

    Appiah clearly doesn’t believe that an inactive Gyan offers more than various other options, even if some Ghana fans may disagree. While Gyan’s lack of playing time makes his omission easy, the Ayew brothers have used their time on the pitch to prompt doubts about Appiah’s decision to cull them from his squad.

    Jordan Ayew has worked his way into the Crystal Palace set up and started the last two games. He capped off a bright performance away at Huddersfield Town with the decisive assist the week before last, and surely offers more than Raphael Dwamena or Majeed Waris.

    However, while the sporting case for the Ayews’ inclusion may be getting stronger, it remains to be seen whether Appiah could be convinced that their return would be good for the team dynamic.

    Richmond Boakye missed out on the last Ghana squad, but his return to Serbia has led to immediate results, which should ensure that he’s the first-choice striker against Sierra Leone.

    He’s netted three times in two league games, and also netted the equaliser in the Belgrade derby against Partizan on Sunday.

    His form has coincided with what has been a dip for Dwamena, who has yet to get going since his arrival in Spain with Levante.

    Elsewhere, Kwadwo Asamoah was curiously overlooked for Ghana’s starting XI against Kenya, but has delivered two fine performances in the space of four days, playing 90 minutes as Inter dispatched both Tottenham Hotspur and Sampdoria.

    His excellent, consistent showings have boosted optimism that his injury worries are now firmly behind him, although Inter’s decision to use him on the left side may quell Ghanaian hopes that Appiah will restore him to his original central midfield role.

    Elsewhere, two midfielders who have done enough at club level to warrant consideration by Appiah are Alfred Duncan and Bernard Mensah.

    Read: My players failed to get what I asked for from Kenya match Kwesi Appiah

    The former has played every minute for Sassuolo in Serie A so far this term, and his performances in their midfield should heap pressure on the Black Stars’ starting duo – Afriyie Acquah and Ebenezer Ofori.

    In Turkey, Mensah has shone for Kayserispor after moving on loan from Atletico Madrid. His form, notably with a strike in the 3-2 victory at Fenerbahce, has come in stark contrast to Gyan’s inactivity at the same club.

    It surely won’t be long before he adds to his three caps to date.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Kwesi Appiah faces critical Ghana decisions ahead of Sierra Leone clash

    In three weeks, Ghana face a double-header against Sierra Leone that will go a long way to defining their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

    In light of their defeat by Kenya in Nairobi earlier this month, the matches against the Leone Stars will take on extra significance.

    One are of the team that coach Kwesi Appiah needs to improve is his side’s goalscoring, with the Black Stars regularly creating a litany of chances, but spurning far too many.

    Read: Stop pampering the players and be firm- Coach Sarpong tells Kwesi Appiah

    Chances created in Nairobi went into double figures, but not a single one was taken.

    Expect Appiah to be paying particular attention to his potential striking options in the build-up to the next matchday, and the success or otherwise of his quest could determine whether Ghana make it to an eighth straight AFCON.

    Appiah’s decision to overlook captain Asamoah Gyan and Ayew brothers Andre and Jordan for the clash with Kenya raised many questions, but the trio have done little to answer them during their recent club performances.

    Gyan was not involved at all for Kayserispor as they lost at Konyaspor this weekend; he has worryingly played only 35 minutes of football this term.

    Read: CK Akunor defends Kwesi Appiah after defeat to Kenya

    Appiah clearly doesn’t believe that an inactive Gyan offers more than various other options, even if some Ghana fans may disagree. While Gyan’s lack of playing time makes his omission easy, the Ayew brothers have used their time on the pitch to prompt doubts about Appiah’s decision to cull them from his squad.

    Jordan Ayew has worked his way into the Crystal Palace set up and started the last two games. He capped off a bright performance away at Huddersfield Town with the decisive assist the week before last, and surely offers more than Raphael Dwamena or Majeed Waris.

    However, while the sporting case for the Ayews’ inclusion may be getting stronger, it remains to be seen whether Appiah could be convinced that their return would be good for the team dynamic.

    Richmond Boakye missed out on the last Ghana squad, but his return to Serbia has led to immediate results, which should ensure that he’s the first-choice striker against Sierra Leone.

    He’s netted three times in two league games, and also netted the equaliser in the Belgrade derby against Partizan on Sunday.

    His form has coincided with what has been a dip for Dwamena, who has yet to get going since his arrival in Spain with Levante.

    Elsewhere, Kwadwo Asamoah was curiously overlooked for Ghana’s starting XI against Kenya, but has delivered two fine performances in the space of four days, playing 90 minutes as Inter dispatched both Tottenham Hotspur and Sampdoria.

    His excellent, consistent showings have boosted optimism that his injury worries are now firmly behind him, although Inter’s decision to use him on the left side may quell Ghanaian hopes that Appiah will restore him to his original central midfield role.

    Elsewhere, two midfielders who have done enough at club level to warrant consideration by Appiah are Alfred Duncan and Bernard Mensah.

    Read: My players failed to get what I asked for from Kenya match Kwesi Appiah

    The former has played every minute for Sassuolo in Serie A so far this term, and his performances in their midfield should heap pressure on the Black Stars’ starting duo – Afriyie Acquah and Ebenezer Ofori.

    In Turkey, Mensah has shone for Kayserispor after moving on loan from Atletico Madrid. His form, notably with a strike in the 3-2 victory at Fenerbahce, has come in stark contrast to Gyan’s inactivity at the same club.

    It surely won’t be long before he adds to his three caps to date.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Wendy Shay eyes collaborations with Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene

    Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Shay, has dropped hints of dropping an upcoming collaboration with BET award-winning rapper Sarkodie and “Wish Me Well” hitmaker Kwami Eugene.

    Although the “Uber Driver” hitmaker refused to give a “freestyle” of the song, she hinted that it is a gospel song which is meant to inspire her fans.

    Read: Wendy Shay details why she is still single

    “I would release a gospel collaboration with Kwami Eugene and Sarkodie next month so fans should keep calm and watch out” Wendy stated.

    Wendy Shay who many have described as the replacement of the late Ebony added that she would release her first album hopefully by the end of the year.

    Read: Wendy Shay speaks on winning Grammy in the next five years

    Wendy Shay has released a new single titled “Astalavista” and this song is trending all over.

    source: svtvafrica.com

  • Wendy Shay eyes collaborations with Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene

    Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Shay, has dropped hints of dropping an upcoming collaboration with BET award-winning rapper Sarkodie and “Wish Me Well” hitmaker Kwami Eugene.

    Although the “Uber Driver” hitmaker refused to give a “freestyle” of the song, she hinted that it is a gospel song which is meant to inspire her fans.

    Read: Wendy Shay details why she is still single

    “I would release a gospel collaboration with Kwami Eugene and Sarkodie next month so fans should keep calm and watch out” Wendy stated.

    Wendy Shay who many have described as the replacement of the late Ebony added that she would release her first album hopefully by the end of the year.

    Read: Wendy Shay speaks on winning Grammy in the next five years

    Wendy Shay has released a new single titled “Astalavista” and this song is trending all over.

    source: svtvafrica.com

  • Modric: Ronaldo, Messi out of this world but my season deserved recognition

    Luka Modric believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are out of this world, but feels his campaign deserved to be recognised with FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award.

    The Real Madrid and Croatia star claimed the prize ahead of Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on Monday.

    Modric helped Madrid win the Champions League before claiming the Golden Ball at the World Cup, where he led Croatia to the final.

    Read: Modric beats Ronaldo to FIFA The Best award

    While the midfielder was full of praise for Ronaldo and Messi, who were both notably absent from the ceremony, he said his season was also worthy of recognition.

    “I am happy because other players are recognised, the ones before deserved to win but couldn’t do it,” Modric said.

    “The goals are important, especially players like Cristiano and Messi are apart from this world. They are the two players of the world.

    “But other players have to be recognised when they have a good year. I am happy it happened this way and I hope it happens in the future with other midfielders or defenders.”

    source: Goal.com

  • Modric: Ronaldo, Messi out of this world but my season deserved recognition

    Luka Modric believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are out of this world, but feels his campaign deserved to be recognised with FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award.

    The Real Madrid and Croatia star claimed the prize ahead of Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on Monday.

    Modric helped Madrid win the Champions League before claiming the Golden Ball at the World Cup, where he led Croatia to the final.

    Read: Modric beats Ronaldo to FIFA The Best award

    While the midfielder was full of praise for Ronaldo and Messi, who were both notably absent from the ceremony, he said his season was also worthy of recognition.

    “I am happy because other players are recognised, the ones before deserved to win but couldn’t do it,” Modric said.

    “The goals are important, especially players like Cristiano and Messi are apart from this world. They are the two players of the world.

    “But other players have to be recognised when they have a good year. I am happy it happened this way and I hope it happens in the future with other midfielders or defenders.”

    source: Goal.com

  • Ex-Medeama star Samuel Bio left ‘homeless and starving’ at Aduana Stars – Elvis Opoku

    Aduana Stars winger Samuel Bio has been left homeless and starving since joining the club, midfielder Elvis Opoku has revealed.

    The pocket-size wideman has been left on his own as he struggles to make ends meet in Dorma, in a pathetic assessment of the club’s management style.

    Bio, joined the Ghana Premier League champions in January this year after ending his contract with Sudanese side Khartoum SC.

    Read: Medeama to earn bumper cash from Nuhu move

    The tricky speedster has endured a frustrating spell both on and off the field after being treated like a ‘slave’ in Dorma.

    Aduana Stars midfielder Elvis Opoku, who has issued a damning verdict on the club’s administration as ‘terrible and horrible’, has revealed the chilling suffering of the former Medeama star.

    “Look at the situation of Samuel Bio. The former Medeama player. As we speak he does not have even a place to lay his head. He is perching with friends. It’s very unfortunate and sad.” he told Kumasi-based Nhyira FM

    Multiple reports in Ghana have suggested on Tuesday that Opoku will face disciplinary action for his public rant.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ex-Medeama star Samuel Bio left ‘homeless and starving’ at Aduana Stars – Elvis Opoku

    Aduana Stars winger Samuel Bio has been left homeless and starving since joining the club, midfielder Elvis Opoku has revealed.

    The pocket-size wideman has been left on his own as he struggles to make ends meet in Dorma, in a pathetic assessment of the club’s management style.

    Bio, joined the Ghana Premier League champions in January this year after ending his contract with Sudanese side Khartoum SC.

    Read: Medeama to earn bumper cash from Nuhu move

    The tricky speedster has endured a frustrating spell both on and off the field after being treated like a ‘slave’ in Dorma.

    Aduana Stars midfielder Elvis Opoku, who has issued a damning verdict on the club’s administration as ‘terrible and horrible’, has revealed the chilling suffering of the former Medeama star.

    “Look at the situation of Samuel Bio. The former Medeama player. As we speak he does not have even a place to lay his head. He is perching with friends. It’s very unfortunate and sad.” he told Kumasi-based Nhyira FM

    Multiple reports in Ghana have suggested on Tuesday that Opoku will face disciplinary action for his public rant.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Numbers show Kwadwo Asamoah was best player in Inter Milan clash against Sampdoria

    Statistics prove Kwadwo Asamoah was one of the best players on the field in Saturday’s win at Sampdoria.

    The left full-back has 83.1% passing accuracy.

    Asamoah made 11 long balls of which 9 were successful.

    Read: Kwadwo Asamoah hails Inter Milan team spirit after late win over Sampdoria

    He won four balls and was fouled three times in the 1-0 win thanks to a stoppage time goal scored.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Numbers show Kwadwo Asamoah was best player in Inter Milan clash against Sampdoria

    Statistics prove Kwadwo Asamoah was one of the best players on the field in Saturday’s win at Sampdoria.

    The left full-back has 83.1% passing accuracy.

    Asamoah made 11 long balls of which 9 were successful.

    Read: Kwadwo Asamoah hails Inter Milan team spirit after late win over Sampdoria

    He won four balls and was fouled three times in the 1-0 win thanks to a stoppage time goal scored.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Lilwin now a school owner, launches ‘ Great Minds International School’

    Comedian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin has officially launched his ultramodern School in Kumasi today.

    In a video available to Sammykaymedia.com, Lilwin is seen touring his colleague Akrobetu through his school named Great Minds International School.

    Read: Lilwin enstooled Nkosuohene of Duaponko

    Further information indicates that the school complex ranges from crèche to Junior High School.

    The popular actor has received many accolades for putting up such an ultramodern school as part of his social responsibility to the society.

    Watch Lilwin tour Akrobetu through his School.

     

    source: sammykaymedia.com

  • Lilwin now a school owner, launches ‘ Great Minds International School’

    Comedian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin has officially launched his ultramodern School in Kumasi today.

    In a video available to Sammykaymedia.com, Lilwin is seen touring his colleague Akrobetu through his school named Great Minds International School.

    Read: Lilwin enstooled Nkosuohene of Duaponko

    Further information indicates that the school complex ranges from crèche to Junior High School.

    The popular actor has received many accolades for putting up such an ultramodern school as part of his social responsibility to the society.

    Watch Lilwin tour Akrobetu through his School.

     

    source: sammykaymedia.com

  • LEAKED: Asante Kotoko new jerseys for the season out

    Asante Kotoko’s new set of jerseys have been leaked, GHANASoccernet.com understands. 

    Last week, the Porcupine Warriors signed a bumper partnership deal with Portuguese sportswear manufacturing firm, Strike.

    The record Premier League champions penned the dotted line with the Portuguese firm after their deal with Barex expired months ago.

    Read: Asante Kotoko to outdoor new kit sponsor today

    Kotoko will be wearing kits during the second round of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.

    Meanwhile, reports suggest that lucrative sponsorship deal was brokered by their former hero Yusif Chibsah.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • LEAKED: Asante Kotoko new jerseys for the season out

    Asante Kotoko’s new set of jerseys have been leaked, GHANASoccernet.com understands. 

    Last week, the Porcupine Warriors signed a bumper partnership deal with Portuguese sportswear manufacturing firm, Strike.

    The record Premier League champions penned the dotted line with the Portuguese firm after their deal with Barex expired months ago.

    Read: Asante Kotoko to outdoor new kit sponsor today

    Kotoko will be wearing kits during the second round of the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.

    Meanwhile, reports suggest that lucrative sponsorship deal was brokered by their former hero Yusif Chibsah.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ghanaians dominate top scoring foreign players in Egypt

    Ghanaian duo  John Antwi and Ernest Papa Arko are the top scoring foreign players in the Egyptian top-flight, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. 

    Antwi, who plays for Misr El-Maqasa as well as Papa Arko, who featured for several clubs in the North African country including giants Zamalek as well as Smouha and Arab Contractors, have a combined 21 goals.

    Antwi is just one goal shy of equaling Papa Arko’s 61 goals after netting in his side’s 2-1 win over El Entag El Harby in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday night.

    Other Ghanaian players who have recorded double figures include ex-Al Ahly striker Felix Aboagye as well as former Zamalek striker Nana

    Other Ghanaian players in the list are Felix Aboagye, former player of Al Ahly and Zamalek and Nana Poku.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Ghanaians dominate top scoring foreign players in Egypt

    Ghanaian duo  John Antwi and Ernest Papa Arko are the top scoring foreign players in the Egyptian top-flight, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. 

    Antwi, who plays for Misr El-Maqasa as well as Papa Arko, who featured for several clubs in the North African country including giants Zamalek as well as Smouha and Arab Contractors, have a combined 21 goals.

    Antwi is just one goal shy of equaling Papa Arko’s 61 goals after netting in his side’s 2-1 win over El Entag El Harby in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday night.

    Other Ghanaian players who have recorded double figures include ex-Al Ahly striker Felix Aboagye as well as former Zamalek striker Nana

    Other Ghanaian players in the list are Felix Aboagye, former player of Al Ahly and Zamalek and Nana Poku.

    source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • BREAKING News: IGP orders arrest of Collins Dauda 2am this dawn

    MyNewsGh.com can comfirm that the Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu has ordered the arrest of Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South Constituency, Collins Dauda.

    The order was given on Monday night while Mr Dauda was on his way to Accra. Armed police picked Mr Dauda at 2am this dawn.

    Read: Even IGP supports vigilante groups Asiedu Nketia replies NCCE

    The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu confirmed the arrest.

    He wondered why on Accra-based Okay Fm they will give such an order when perpetrators of heinous crimes in the area are walking free.

    Read: IGP faces contempt of court over failure to reinstate interdicted cop

    “Armed policemen stormed there at 2 am dawn to arrest him. He called the Regional Police Commander who also informed him that the IGP gave the order but he also indicated that Speaker of Parliament has recalled the house and he was on his way to attend parliamentary proceedings”, he disclosed.

    Mr Asiedu Nketia indicated that there was violence at the registration centre for which reason the Inspector General of Police directed that he should be arrested.

    Read: Cedi depreciation: Bawumia, IGP must resign Sam George

    “The Brong Ahafo Regional Police Commander has directed him to hand himself to the IGP when he arrives in Accra. The violence in the area is as a result of the NPP bussing non-indigenes to register in the area which has consistently been resisted by the NDC”, he explained.

    “We sit in our region and they go and bus people to come and register under your jurisdiction. It started in 2008 and that is the underlining cause of the recurring violence with some persons taking advantage to engage in robbery”, he stressed.

    Source: mynewsgh.com

  • BREAKING News: IGP orders arrest of Collins Dauda 2am this dawn

    MyNewsGh.com can comfirm that the Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu has ordered the arrest of Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South Constituency, Collins Dauda.

    The order was given on Monday night while Mr Dauda was on his way to Accra. Armed police picked Mr Dauda at 2am this dawn.

    Read: Even IGP supports vigilante groups Asiedu Nketia replies NCCE

    The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu confirmed the arrest.

    He wondered why on Accra-based Okay Fm they will give such an order when perpetrators of heinous crimes in the area are walking free.

    Read: IGP faces contempt of court over failure to reinstate interdicted cop

    “Armed policemen stormed there at 2 am dawn to arrest him. He called the Regional Police Commander who also informed him that the IGP gave the order but he also indicated that Speaker of Parliament has recalled the house and he was on his way to attend parliamentary proceedings”, he disclosed.

    Mr Asiedu Nketia indicated that there was violence at the registration centre for which reason the Inspector General of Police directed that he should be arrested.

    Read: Cedi depreciation: Bawumia, IGP must resign Sam George

    “The Brong Ahafo Regional Police Commander has directed him to hand himself to the IGP when he arrives in Accra. The violence in the area is as a result of the NPP bussing non-indigenes to register in the area which has consistently been resisted by the NDC”, he explained.

    “We sit in our region and they go and bus people to come and register under your jurisdiction. It started in 2008 and that is the underlining cause of the recurring violence with some persons taking advantage to engage in robbery”, he stressed.

    Source: mynewsgh.com

  • I can kidnap my own child in return for cash-Woman kidnapper confesses

    A woman who has been arrested for kidnapping a 4-year-old has revealed to police investigators he has no regrets for her action.

    Fatima Muhammed reveals that poverty pushed her into kidnapping the 4-year-old boy from a school and demanded her parents who are politicians pay a ransom for his release.

    Read: US man, 74, found alive days after fire in Washington DC

    The police were hinted leading to the arrest of the suspect who confessed to the crime but stated that she was even prepared to kidnap her only son in return for cash in view of the economic hardship she is going through.

    “I committed the crime because I am in love with money. I have no regrets over the crime I committed and even if it is my own child I will kidnap him for money.

    Read: Nelson Mandela statue unveiled at UN

    I know he is the son of a politician; I took him because I want money to go and enjoy myself somewhere. Why should I regret anything?” she quizzed.

    Fatima is currently facing various charges including the kidnapping of the son of Bukar Dalori, the Borno APC Chairman in Nigeria

    Source:MyNewsGh.com

  • I can kidnap my own child in return for cash-Woman kidnapper confesses

    A woman who has been arrested for kidnapping a 4-year-old has revealed to police investigators he has no regrets for her action.

    Fatima Muhammed reveals that poverty pushed her into kidnapping the 4-year-old boy from a school and demanded her parents who are politicians pay a ransom for his release.

    Read: US man, 74, found alive days after fire in Washington DC

    The police were hinted leading to the arrest of the suspect who confessed to the crime but stated that she was even prepared to kidnap her only son in return for cash in view of the economic hardship she is going through.

    “I committed the crime because I am in love with money. I have no regrets over the crime I committed and even if it is my own child I will kidnap him for money.

    Read: Nelson Mandela statue unveiled at UN

    I know he is the son of a politician; I took him because I want money to go and enjoy myself somewhere. Why should I regret anything?” she quizzed.

    Fatima is currently facing various charges including the kidnapping of the son of Bukar Dalori, the Borno APC Chairman in Nigeria

    Source:MyNewsGh.com