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  • We slept in rough places; Rawlings explains why he voted for his wife instead of Mahama in 2016

    Former President Jerry John Rawlings revealed that during the 2016 general election, he did not vote for NDC, the party he founded but instead voted for National Democratic Party(NDP) whose flag bearer was his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings.

    In a battle where one has to choose between the love of his life and the party he founded was a tough one, however, the love of his life won his thumbprint.

    Rawlings recounted good and ugly memories as he speak on Asaase Radio Sunday Night. In doing so, Rawlings paid unexpectedly tender tribute to his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, explaining why his wife will always win his heart.

    Rawlings and his wife had known each other for a very long time. He explained they started when they were classmates in Achimota and Nana Konadu has been one of the greatest influence on him politically.

    He also revealed during his military days when he was being arrested and tormented here and there, his wife was not sitting at the castle drinking tea. He indicated that Nana Konadu was in the village around the country sleeping in rough places.

    “My wife was not sitting at the Castle drinking tea: she was in the villages around the country. She was sleeping in very rough places. And we had no choice, really, but to get involved with the people, and that was tiresome, that was tiring. He recounted.

    Meanwhile Rawlings has explained how he chased Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings for 5 years before being able to hold her hands. He has also revealed that he left Catholic church to protestants because of Konadu Agyemang Rawlings.

  • Meet the beautiful and lovely family of Mahamudu Bawumia (Photos)

    The Amazing family of the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who has been a blessing to the Ghanaian government since Akufo Addo came into power.

    Mahamudu Bawumia was born into a large family, he was the 12th of his father’s 18 children and the second of his mother’s five. He got married to Samira Bawumia and he has only four children.

    Samira Bawumia who is a Ghanaian politician and the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana. She is the founder and CEO of the Samira Empowerment & Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), described as a not-for-profit organisation established with the purpose of empowering the underprivileged in Ghana through diverse social intervention projects to improve lives.

    Mahamudu Bawumia has been very successful in his career and has achieved so many awards. Him and his wife have a great family and below are the stunning photos of Him and his family;

    Source: opera.com

  • EC’s registration exercise Day 12: Volta-274,063, Ashanti-816,481, Greater Accra-929,366 registered

    Friday 13th July, 2020, The Electoral Commission Of Ghana has released the total provisional number of people who have registered for the ongoing Voter Registration Exercise.

    The number and percentage for the various Regions are are as follows;

    First on the List is Greater Accra Region, recording 929,366 representing 20.9%

    Second is Ashanti Region with 816,481, represent 18.4%.

    Third on list is Eastern Region with the total number of 421,467 which is 9.5% of the total number registered.

    Central Region takes the fourth position with 415,799 and it is 9.4%.

    Next on the list Western Region which has 287,222 representing 6.5%. fifth on the list.

    Sixth on the is Volta Region with number of 274,063 and it is 6.2%.

    Seventh and Eighth on the list are Northern Region and Bono Region with 254,575(5.7%) and 177,424(4.0%) respectively.

    Bono East Region and Upper East took the 9th and 10th position with the total number of 163,680(3.7%) and 147,365(3.3%) respectively.

    The rest of the Regions are as follows;

    11th position is Western North Region with 117,062(2.6%).

    12th Region is Upper West with total number of 115,281 representing 2.6%.

    13th and 14th positions are the Ahafo and Oti Region which recorded 86,498(1.9%) and 83,799(1.88%) respectively.

    The last two Regions on the list are the Savana and North East with each recording 78,410(1.8%) and 76,854(1.7%) respectively.

    From the list, the region with the highest number of registered voters is Greater Accra and region with the lowest number of voters is North East.

    Electoral Commission as of day 12 has registered a total number of 4,445,346 and this is provisional. The Commission is especting to register 15,000,000 Ghanaian eligible voters plus or minus 1,000,000.

    SO FAR SO GOOD.

    How do you see the work of the EC?

    Is your Region performing good?

     

  • Man attempts suicide on Kaneshie Bridge

    A young man yet to be identified shocked pedestrians when he tried to take his own life on the Kaneshie Footbridge in Accra.

    It is unclear what could probably motivate the rasta-haired man to choose that medium as the best option to exit the land of the living

    In a video sighted by Kasapafmonline.com, the man was seen hanging dangerously on some metals beneath the busy footbridge, an incident that attracted a sizable number of onlookers most of whom were stunned by what they were witnessing.

    Tried as the people did in persuading the man not to end his life, he remained adamant and continued to hang like a bat.

    After their persuasions failed, the people who were not discouraged then decided to map out a strategize to save the man.

    They then stopped an approaching TATA bus, mounted the bus, and with the help of a police officer successfully brought down the man onto the roof of the bus where he was subsequently handcuffed and sent to the police station.

    In Ghana attempted suicide is a crime.

     

    Source: Kasapa FM

  • Most powerful people currently in the World, See who is number 1

    Rank Name Organization Age
    #1 Xi Jinping China 67
    #2 Vladimir Putin Russia 67
    #3 Donald Trump United States 74
    #4 Angela Merkel Germany 65
    #5 Jeff Bezos Amazon.com 56
    #6 Pope Francis Roman Catholic Church 83
    #7 Bill Gates Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 64
    #8 Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud Saudi Arabia 34
    #9 Narendra Modi India 69
    #10 Larry Page Alphabet 47
    #11 Jerome H. Powell United States 67
    #12 Emmanuel Macron France 42
    #13 Mark Zuckerberg Facebook 36
    #14 Theresa May United Kingdom 63
    #15 Li Keqiang China 65
    #16 Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway 89
    #17 Ali Hoseini-Khamenei Iran 80
    #18 Mario Draghi European Central Bank 72
    #19 Jamie Dimon Chase 64
    #20 Carlos Slim Helu America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) 80
    #21 Jack Ma Alibaba Group 55
    #22 Christine Lagarde International Monetary Fund 64
    #23 Doug McMillon Wal-Mart Stores 53
    #24 Tim Cook Apple 59
    #25 Elon Musk Tesla 49
    #26 Benjamin Netanyahu Israel 70
    #27 Ma Huateng Tencent Holdings 48
    #28 Larry Fink BlackRock 67
    #29 Akio Toyoda Toyota Motor 64
    #30 John L. Flannery General Electric 58
    #31 Antonio Guterres United Nations 71
    #32 Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries Ltd. 63
    #33 Jean-Claude Juncker European Union 65
    #34 Darren Woods ExxonMobil 55
    #35 Sergey Brin Alphabet 46
    #36 Kim Jong-un North Korea 36
    #37 Charles Koch Koch Industries 84
    #38 Shinzo Abe Japan 65
    #39 Rupert Murdoch News Corp 89
    #40 Satya Nadella Microsoft 52
    #41 Jim Yong Kim World Bank 60
    #42 Stephen Schwarzman Blackstone Group 73
    #43 Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan United Arab Emirates 72
    #44 Haruhiko Kuroda Japan 75
    #45 Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Egypt 65
    #46 Li Ka-shing CK Hutchison Holdings 92
    #47 Lloyd Blankfein Goldman Sachs Group 65
    #48 Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkey 66
    #49 Bob Iger Walt Disney 69
    #50 Michel Temer Brazil 79
    #51 Michael Bloomberg Bloomberg 78
    #52 Wang Jianlin Dalian Wanda Group 65
    #53 Mary Barra General Motors 58
    #54 Moon Jae-in South Korea 67
    #55 Masayoshi Son Softbank Corp. 62
    #56 Bernard Arnault LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton 71
    #57 Justin Trudeau Canada 48
    #58 Robin Li Baidu 51
    #59 Michael Dell Dell 55
    #60 Hui Ka Yan China Evergrande Group 61
    #61 Lee Hsien Loong Singapore 68
    #62 Bashar al-Assad Syria 54
    #63 John Roberts United States 65
    #64 Enrique Pena Nieto Mexico 53
    #65 Ken Griffin Citadel LLC 51
    #66 Aliko Dangote Dangote Group 63
    #67 Mike Pence United States 61
    #68 Qamar Javed Bajwa Pakistan 59
    #69 Rodrigo Duterte Philippines 75
    #70 Abigail Johnson Fidelity Investments 58
    #71 Reed Hastings – 59
    #72 Robert Mueller United States 75
    #73 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Islamic State 49
    #74 Joko Widodo Indonesia 59
    #75 Gianni Infantino FIFA 50

  • CSOs urge EC to provide face masks at Registration centres

    The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Platform on Good Governance, led by NORSAAC, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide face masks to all citizens, who report to registration centres to get their names on the electoral list.

    The group also called on political parties to advise their agents to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure that the registration centres do not become breeding grounds for the disease.

    This formed part of the CSOs Platform on Good Governance preliminary observation report on the ongoing voter registration exercise from the northern part of the country.

    The report was signed by Alhaji Alhassan Mohammed Awal, Chief Convener of CSOs Platform on Good Governance, and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale on Monday.

    CSOs Platform on Good Governance dispatched a team of observers to 30 registration centres in six constituencies across three regions during the first and second phases of the ongoing voter registration exercise.

    The team observed the exercise at Sagnarigu, Tamale Central, Tamale North and Tamale South Constituencies in the Northern Region, Damongo and Yapei Kusawgu Constituencies in the Savannah Region and Bunkpurugu and Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituencies in the North East Region.

    The CSOs Platform in its preliminary report said there was no adherence to the COVID-19 protocols at the voter registration centres in the constituencies the team visited.

    “It is sad to observe that the assurances the EC gave including having health workers on stand-by, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) among others prior to the exercise have been largely disregarded,” the CSOs Platform on Good Governance said in its preliminary observation report.

    It said “There are worrying actions at the centres from the EC, political party agents and the general public that expose all to the rapid spread of the COVID-19.

    “It is serious to observe that in almost all polling stations, majority of the citizens were not in any appropriate personal protective attire.

    The electoral officers and security personnel at some registration centres were operating without PPE at the Tamale South, Tamale North and Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituencies,” It said.

    It said social distancing was absent at all the centres, describing the situation at the polling stations as “akin to market scenes with some actually maximizing the opportunity of the crowd to do their business.”

    Besides, it said, the registration centres had also become rallying grounds for children, who usually trace their parents when they miss them at home.

    The CSOs Platform on Good Governance, therefore, suggested the provision of face masks to citizens who turned up at the registration centres to ensure safety at the centres, whilst affording them the opportunity to acquire voter cards to exercise their Constitutional rights to vote.

    The group also urged citizens to take personal responsibility in protecting themselves against the pandemic.

     

    Source: GNA

  • COVID-19: Council of PTAs calls for closure of schools, postponement of WASSCE

    The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations of Ghana has called for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to be postponed.

    In a statement, it noted that because of COVID-19, the students in school are “psychologically unstable and therefore would not be of sound mind to write the WASSCE and BECE examinations and come out successfully.”

    It also wants all schools closed down “to avert further spreading of the coronavirus among our children and staff.”

    The council came to this conclusion after a National Executive Consultative meeting.

    Since schools reopened, there have been multiple cases of infection recorded in schools nationwide.

    The council said it had observed that the government had not ensured optimum safety conditions in schools and that there were still “lapses in implementation of the COVID-19 safety measures.”

    It noted that there was still overcrowding in schools, inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) despite assurances by the state when schools were set to open on June 22.

    The government promised that each student, teaching and non-teaching staff were to be provided with three pieces of reusable face masks.

    The council also said, “not enough health personnel are either stationed in or attached to many of the schools for routine surveillance due to the pandemic.”

    “More worrying is the fact that despite good counsel and encouragement, most parents insist their children should be brought home,” it added.

    These concerns have prompted the government to set up a committee to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Senior High Schools.

    The committee is made up of Dr. Anothony Nsiah Asare, the presidential Advisor on Health; Dr. Okoe Boye, the Deputy Minister of Information; Dr. Da Costa Aboagye, the Director Health Promotion Division at the Ghana Health Service; Dr Yaw Adu Twum, a Deputy Minister of Education and Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General Ghana Health Service.

    Find below the full statement

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Togolese arrested in attempt to register

    Immigration officials deployed to border towns in the North East Region have called for the cooperation of residents to help identify foreigners who may enter the country illegally to register.

    They have also described both Phase One and Phase Two of the voter registration exercise in the area as peaceful and smooth.

    Sambruk, Kambatiak, Gbadoug and Mambagan are some of the communities along the Ghana-Togo border.

    These frontiers have a lot of unapproved routes.

    The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) deployed more personnel to these areas with the mandate of ensuring no foreigner from neighbouring Togo participates in the ongoing voter registration exercise.

    The reinforcement team together with officers on the ground have so far blocked various unapproved routes in the area.

    Speaking at the Upper Najong Registration Center in the Bunkpurgu District, the Bunkpurgu District Commander of GIS, DSI Edwin Adjeitey Doku, appealed for support from the residents.

    He revealed the cooperation of the people has led to the arrest of one Togolese national who came to register.

    “Last week when the registration was ongoing at Najong, we arrested one Togolese who came to register and it was as a result of the cooperation of the people who gave us the information.”

    Asked if they have logistical challenges, DSI Doku answered in the affirmative.

    “The unapproved routes are numerous here but our means of transport is limited so I hope our Comptroller General will get us additional motorbikes to aid our operations.”

    A resident, Elijah Silim Laar, explained they will not allow foreigners onto the voter register.

    He mentioned the foreigners affect resource distribution to the area because they are not counted during census.

    EC voter registration exercise

    All applicants who went through registration at the Upper Najong Registration Center did not go through the temperature checking protocol.

    The health official assigned to the Center, Yumandam Daniel, told 3news.com that the EC is yet to give them the thermometer gun.

    More pregnant women, persons with disability (PWDs) and the aged were in their numbers at the registration center.

    According to them, they have no means to go to the office of the Electoral Commission (EC) in Bunkpurgu to register.

    But registration officials say, they give them special care.

    As at the time of filing this report, more than 30 applicants have successfully gone through the registration process.

    Efforts to get the Bunkpurgu District EC Director to comment on the situation yielded no result.

     

    Source: 3 News

  • Akuapem Poloo flaunts her mother & her son in latest photo – Check them out

    Controversial video vixen, Rosemond Brown who is widely known as Akuapem Poloo has flaunted her mother and her son in the latest post.

    The photo has gotten some reactions from social media users considering how she was berated somewhere last week over a photo she shared.

    Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared the photo with the caption;

    “Family”

     

    View this post on Instagram

     

    Family

    A post shared by Rosemond Alade Brown (@akuapem_poloo) on

    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • Suhum Police aiding registration of non-residents – NDC

    Suhum Constituency Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress NDC are accusing the Police and the Electoral Commission of conniving with the ruling New Patriotic Party to register non-residents bused from Accra and other neighbouring constituencies.

    The Party provided pictures and videos purported to be persons transported in busses and other vehicles from New Abirem, Nima, Maamobi, Ayensuano, Gbawe, Kyebi, Ayensuano among others to register in Suhum for a fee of Ghc50.

    According to the NDC, their party agents and Constituency Executives who protest the registration of these non-residents have been beaten by the NPP supporters marauding in the Constituency without being arrested by the Police.

    They said the Police have instead arrested two of their Constituency Executives, Organizer and communication officer, for resisting the registration of non-residents.

    Addressing the media Monday, the Constituency Chairman and his Vice Joseph Apoo and Philip Triku respectively recounted numerous incidents of intimidation perpetrated by the NPP.

    According to them the party, they will fight back to defend themselves and protect the sanctity of the Voters register.

    They accused the EC of subtly preventing the NDC from challenging suspected non-residents by denying their agents challenge forms.

    “The top hierarchy of the NDC in Suhum Constituency is therefore sounding strong warning to the NPP to desist from all these nefarious activities to forestall peace and sanity to prevail in Suhum.

    “The NPP cannot pinpoint to any developmental project in this Constituency as being achieved under them so they have resorted to busing in People to come and make that decision on 7th December but trust me the NDC within the Suhum Constituency we are going to prevent that. We are going to vehemently prevent and oppose that whatever it takes we are going to do it, we are not going to take the laws into our own hands we are going to use any legitimate means”.

    The communication Officer Daniel Chanor said the NDC will now fiercely resist any attempt to register a non-resident.

    “From today onwards we will not sit down if you are immigrant and if because of Ghc50 you want to register here to choose our MP for us then we are telling you that prepare because we also going to prepare ourselves because we have noticed that the Police are not in to help us and the EC is also in bed with the MCE in the fraud”.

    The Suhum Municipal Police Commander Chief Superintendent Joseph Owusu told Starr News the allegation of bias levelled against Police is false.

    He said so far four persons from both NDC and NPP have been arrested. He said one is to reappear before court on July 17, 2020 while the others are on bail being prepared to be put before court.

    He said the Police is not mandated to interfere in the registration process, therefore, urging the political parties to make use of the challenge measures instituted by the EC to file cases against persons they suspect to be non-residents instead of assaulting or Physically resisting them.

     

    Source: Starr FM

  • Moesha Boduong confuses popular Ghanaian blogger with her assets

    Popular Ghanaian media personality, Moesha Boduong in a recent photo was seen confusing popular Ghanaian blogger, Ronnie with her gigantic backside.

    Ronnie was seen in the photo looking at the well-endowed actress in a very confusing manner.

    Moesha took to her Instagram handle to share the photo with the caption;

    “@ronnieiseverywhere_official is back ❤️kindly follow him”

     

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    @ronnieiseverywhere_official is back ❤️kindly follow him

    A post shared by Moesha Babiinoti Boduong (@moeshaboduong) on

    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • Russia completes human trials of Covid-19 vaccine

    After Brazil was the first emerging market to get a test drive of the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, its Russia that is the first to complete human trials.

    Elena Smolyarchuk, chief researcher for the Russian Center for Clinical Research on Medications at Sechenov University, told TASS newswire on Sunday that human trials for the vaccine had been completed and those test patients will be discharged soon.

    “The research has been completed and it proved that the vaccine is safe. The volunteers will be discharged on July 15 and July 20,” Smolyarchuk was quoted as saying in the report.

    There was no other information on when this vaccine would enter commercial production.

    Russia had allowed clinical trials of two forms of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. The first one was carried out at the Burdenko Military Hospital. The other vaccine was given to test patients at the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University.

    Some 20 people volunteered for the injection.

    Source: forbes.com

  • Hearts of Oak signed me for GHC15 – Ali Jarah

    Former Ghana goalkeeper Ali Jarrah has revealed how he was signed for only GHC 15 by Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak.

    The former national star insists he joined the Rainbow club from Fatah FC (now Mighty Victory) after impressing whiles playing Juvenile football.

    “I was signed for only GHC 15,” he disclosed on Citi Tv’s The Tracker show. “I joined Hearts from Fatah Babies now Mighty Victory, Stephen Appiah’s Migthy Victory,” he added.

    The then 15-year-old revealed he was unveiled in front of a huge Hearts crowd at the Accra Stadium, with people wondering who the petite goalkeeper was.

    “Back then we lined up in front of the fans and we are outdoored to the fans. Your name is mentioned and the fans will applaud you but right before my name was mentioned I was called to go and do ‘macho’,” he added.

    Jarrah was brilliant in his hay days, sweeping every individual award before his career was hit following an injury that rendered him bedridden for a long time.

    The injury cost him moves to Europe with the likes of Liverpool and FC Koln lining up to sign the youngster.

    The retired goalkeeper was a member of the Black Starlets team that

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Teenager gets five years in jail for causing harm

    The Nkawie circuit court has sentenced an 18-year-old unemployed man, who attacked and stabbed a community police assistant at Toase in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality, to five years in prison.

    Ernest Dwamena pleaded guilty for stabbing the officer, who was stationed at the Nkawie Division of the Ghana Police Service, in the ribs at a public toilet without any provocation.

    He was sentenced on his own plea.

    Detective Inspector Anthony Acheampong told the court presided over by Mr Johnson Abbey that the incident occurred on June 1, 2019.

    He said the convict, together with an accomplice, who is still at large, attacked the victim with a kitchen knife until he fell unconscious.

    Inspector Acheampong said the victim was rescued by a group of students and rushed to the Nkawie government hospital but was transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for Emergency treatment.

    The prosecution said the convict was arrested on June 28, 2020 and admitted the offence in his caution statement.

     

    Source: GNA

  • We will ensure that all eligible applicants are registered – EC

    The Electoral Commission has assured voter applicants that it will use its mobile teams to work in all centres that faced network challenges on Sunday to ensure that these centres were not disadvantaged.

    Speaking at the Let the Citizen Know, initiative in Accra on Monday, Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chair in charge of Corporate Service at the EC recalled that due to network challenges, some centres could not start the registration exercise on time or did not do any registration at all as planned on Sunday.

    He said the EC was on top of the issues and was working around the clock to fix the challenges.

    Dr Asare apologized to all applicants affected by the incident yesterday and gave an assurance that the Commission will make up for the hours lost by deploying more of its Mobile Teams to speed up the registration of applicants.

    Touching on the registration in the electoral areas, he stressed that as long as an applicant lived in the electoral area, the fellow could register in the nearest centre.

    He said it was unfortunate that some potential registrants were of the view that because the registration teams have left the centres close to their homes they could not register and vote in the upcoming general election.

    Dr Asare explained that the figures that the Commission had been giving out to the public during briefings were provisional adding, “when the registration is over and all the processes including porting of the data are consummated the Commission will announce the final figures for each region for the information of all our stakeholders. All actors are encouraged to reach out to the Commission regarding any discrepancies in the figures”.

     

    Source: Electoral Commission of Ghana

  • EC warns political parties to desist from bussing applicants to registration centres

    The Electoral Commission on Monday warned parliamentary candidates and operatives of political parties to desist from transporting applicants to the registration centres.

    This is so because the political parties know that the people they are bussing are not residents of the electoral areas where they want to register.

    Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chair in charge of Corporate Service at the EC asked operatives of political parties to stop fronting for people who were not Ghanaians adding, “the Commission needs the support of all our stakeholders to compile a clean register”.

    He appealed to the political parties to educate their agents to avoid challenges that were needless saying, “challenges must be based on evidence of people violating the rules on voter registration”.

    Dr Asare said some applicants who have registered to vote had been challenged by agents of political parties adding, “the District Registration Review Committees in the districts have started sitting to check whether those who have been challenged qualify to register and vote at the centres where they were challenged,”

    “It is important to point out that a number of these challenges are as a result of people who are alleged not to be citizens of Ghana and not resident in the electoral areas where they want to register and vote”, he said

     

    Source: Electoral Commission of Ghana

  • Kwaku Manu flaunts his all-grown-up children in new photo

    Popular Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, has got social media talking with his latest photo.

    In a post sighted by YEN.com.gh on Kwaku Manu’s Instagram page, the actor posted a photo of himself and his three adorable children.

    In the photo, Kwaku Manu was seen in a pose with his two sons and one daughter who are growing up fast and looking more like him every day.

    The actor was seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans while his sons dressed like twins, wearing a multicolored shirt, black trousers, and brown boots to match.

    His daughter on the other hand wore a blue and cream dress with black shoes.

    All three kids looked very much like their dad, Kwaku Manu.

    However, the photo has got Kwaku Manu’s fans talking about him and his kids on social media.

    iamyaababy: “Beautiful!”

    possigh1: “Father like no other”

    rocasalanj: “Nice”

    akua____: “Cute kids”

    See the photo below:

     

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    ❤️❤️❤️

    A post shared by KWAKU MANU (@kwakumanubob) on

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Kpone Shalom Estate residents bemoan poor roads

    Residents of Shalom Estate, a suburb of Kpone in the Greater Accra Region, have bemoaned their deplorable roads which are death traps, a common feature in all parts of the municipality.

    According to the residents, the poor state of the roads had compelled commercial vehicles to abandon the community.

    Resident car owners frequently change parts of their vehicles as they bump and wade in the muddy potholes and uneven rocky surfaces.

    These sentiments came to the fore during a residents’ association meeting convened to discuss the pressing needs of the community.

    The association was formed to provide a united front to push for the needed social amenities such as good roads and streetlights in the community from the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly and other relevant authorities.

    Mr. Amoako Attah, the organizer of the Shalom Estate Development Association, told the Ghana News Agency that the community was deprived of basic social amenities.

    He expressed disappointment in Mr Solomon Tettey Appiah, Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive, for his inability to address their developmental issues as according to him, the numerous visits to his office and letters to appeal to him had yielded no results.

    He said the community members on their own had started contributing towards the reshaping of the roads.

    Meanwhile, residents of Bediako, a settlement in the. The municipality have also accused the KKMA Chief Executive of not being proactive and development-oriented.

    They had threatened to protest publicly to bring to the attention of President Akufo-Addo their plight and gloom including poor roads, poor communication from the MCE and lack of basic amenities.

    In his response, Mr Solomon Tetteh, through a WhatsApp message told the Ghana News Agency that “go round to check what we are doing, We can’t do all at a time, OK”.

     

    Source: GNA

  • We have not received any suit on SHS registration – EC

    The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has not been served with any suit restraining it from registering applicants in Senior High Schools.

    Responding to a question at the third edition of the Let the Citizen Know, Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chair in charge of Corporate Service at the EC said the Commission has not received any order stopping it for registering students in senior high schools.

    He told the journalists that registration of students at senior high schools took place last weekend adding, “the Commission is still looking at the option of going back to these schools in the course of the week to register those who did have the chance to register. This is because reports coming to us indicate that in most of the schools the team could not even register 50 percent”.

    According to Dr. Asare, the Commission would endeavour to ensure that every Ghanaian who qualifies was given the chance to register saying that the Commission will also have a mop-up registration exercise for all those who will not be captured during the main phases of the exercise.

    Touching on the performance of the officials, he expressed satisfaction at their work noting that our officials continue to improve their performance with the impressive numbers they continue to register on a daily basis.

    Dr. Asare said the current phase, which began on Sunday is been conducted in 6728 registration centers and the 267 district offices of the Commission.

    “As you can see, the Commission has ramped-up the registration with the doubling of the centers we did last week. This means we are likely to witness an increase in the numbers registered on daily basis this week”, he said.

     

    Source: Electoral Commission of Ghana

  • Angry ex-lover of Keche Andrew leaks all MoMo transactions she sent him (video)

    The UK-based ex-lover of musician, Keche Andrew, Spendylove, has shown records of some of the money she sent to the musician while they were dating to prove her point.

    In a video fast gaining ground on social media, Spendylove screen-recorded the money she sent to one Andrew Kofi Cudjoe, believed to be the real name of Keche Andrew.

    The video showed countless transactions ranging from GHc100 to GHc2 000, which she reportedly sent to the musician owing to the fact that they were dating and she was supporting her man.

    In the video sighted by YEN.com.gh, some transactions were blurred out because, according to Spendylove, she did not want people seeing who she sent the money to.

    However, the transaction she sent her mother (believed to be named Gladys Asmah) was visible for all to see.

    Spendylove, who is based in the UK, sent the pound sterling equivalent of the said money to Keche Andrew who received the funds in cedis.

    According to the jilted ex-lover of Keche, the money she sent to her man then was pushed into the musician’s career.

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    Spendylove added that she had moved heaven and earth to get Keche Andrew signed onto a record label.

    She has asked Keche Andrew to refund all the money she spent on him or face dire consequences.

    YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Spendylove claimed that musician, Keche Andrew, dumped her to marry another lady after she had spent a lot of money on him.

    The lady, who was speaking in an interview with Zionfelix that was monitored by YEN.com.gh, claimed that Keche said she had not spent a dime on him while they were dating.

    She countered his claim and revealed that she had spent close to GHc30 000 on the musician and needed her money back since their relationship had ended in disappointment.

    The UK-based lady first caught the attention of social media a few weeks ago when her self-recorded video in which she was seen cursing Keche Andrew and one other person popped up.

    Spendylove accused the two people of spreading her sensitive photos all over social media.

    She accused Keche Andrew of being the mastermind behind the leaking since he was the only one who had copies of the said photos aside from her.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Ashgold will not stop Latif Anabila from joining Kotoko – Club CEO confirms

    Emmanuel Frimpong, the Chief Executive Officer of AshantiGold SC has confirmed that the club will not stop Latif Anabila from joining Asante Kotoko.

    The midfielder has been constantly linked to the Porcupine Warriors.

    Anabila has openly declared to play for Asante Kotoko should he leave Ashgold.

    And according to the club CEO, even though no official approach have been made but the club will not stop Anabila from joining Kotoko.

    “No one has reached out to me about Latif Anabila from Asante Kotoko but if he wants to go, we will stop him,” he told Kumasi based Sikka FM.

    Meanwhile, Otumfou Osei Tutu II, the life patron of Asante Kotoko has placed a one-year transfer ban on the new Board of Directors.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Ajax part ways with Ghanaian youngster Brian Brobbey

    Ajax Amsterdam has parted ways with Ghanaian youngster Brian Brobbey after failing to reach an agreement over a new deal.

    The 18-year-old was among the hottest prospects in the second team of the Dutch champions and has already trained with the senior side on several occasions.

    Brobbey’s contract with Ajax was supposed to expire on June 30, 2021, and the club was bent on offering him a new deal but the contract renewal talks fell through.

    Club Sporting Director Marc Overmars confirmed the departures of three youth stars including Brian Brobbey to Fox Sports via Soccernews.nl: “If they are good enough, we will get them into the selection and they will have opportunities. But you always taste some impatience.”

    “They don’t have to be afraid. They, Donny van de Beek and Frenkie de Jong can also take as an example. They played first division at Jong Ajax for almost a year.”

    Brobbey made 13 appearances for Jong Ajax in the Dutch second-tier this season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist.

    His exploits with the youth side have seen him being linked with a summer move to several European clubs.

    He was one of the players who was contacted by former Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah, to switch allegiance and play for Ghana despite representing the Dutch up to the U-19 level.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Baby Maxin: McBrown and daughter twin in Jordan sneakers at Afia Schwar’s daughter’s birthday party

    Star actress Nana Ama McBrown and her daughter, Baby Maxin, gave fashion goals as they attended the birthday party of Afia Schwarzenegger’s daughter, Pena.

    Pena turned six-years-old on Saturday, July 11, 2020. In celebration, her mother organised a party for her.

    The party turned out out to be a star-studded event as many of Afia Schwar’s friends passed through to celebrate with the little girl.

    Among the stars who attended the party were McBrown and her daughter. And they came with some swagger and style.

    In videos from the party sighted by YEN.com.gh, the mother and daughter could be seen twinning in pink and white-coloured Jordan sneakers.

    As McBrown wore a white top over a pair of leggings, Baby Maxin also wore a white top with a pair of leggings. And they also had similar-looking face shields.

    Apart from their lovely appearance, McBrown and Baby Maxin also stole the show with the presents they gave to Pena. The gave the celebrant two big boxes of goodies as a birthday gift.

     

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    Meanwhile, Nana Ama McBrown recently shared a new funny video with Baby Maxin mimicking her mother as she had her rigorous training session.

    Baby Maxin’s actions got many of her mother’s followers laughing on social media.

    Earlier, Baby Maxin has also stirred funny reactions after she was spotted in another hilarious video chewing chicken like an adult at the birthday party of her sister Phoebe.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Ashgold will warmly welcome Jonathan Mensah back – CEO Emmanuel Frimpong

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ashgold, Emmanuel Frimpong has said that the club will come back Jonathan Mensah should he decide to return to the club.

    The Black Stars defender has been quoted to have said he would like to return to the club before he retires from football.

    According to Mr. Frimpong, the club is ever ready to welcome Mensah back to the club.

    “If Jonathan Mensah wants to come on board, our doors are opened,” he told Sikka FM.

    The Columbus Crew captain came through the academy of Ashgold before he was handed a professional debut for the club by head coach David Duncan during the 200708 Ghana Premier League season.

    At just 17 years of age, he played 29 times for AshGold and scored two goals in his lone season with the senior team.

    Ahead of their CAF Confederations Cup campaign next season, he confirmed that the club is in talks with players to boost their squad before they kick start their African campaign.

    “AshantiGold is in talks with a couple of players to beef up the squad,” he said.

    The Miners were given the nod by the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the notification of the 2019/20 football season due to coronavirus.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Emmanuel Adebayor drops first reaction after Funny Face and Lilwin smoked peace pipe

    Togolese football star, Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor, has reacted for the first time after Funny Face and Lilwin wowed many after smoking a peace pipe together.

    Following Funny Face and Lilwin’s decision to smoke a peace pipe on live TV many have applauded them.

    As reported by YEN.com.gh, before Funny Face and Lilwin settled their differences they nearly traded blows during the United Showbix show on UTV hosted by Nana Ama McBrown.

    After Funny Face and Lilwin dominated the headlines with their reunion, Adebayor has decided to set tongues wagging on social media.

    The former Arsenal star has released breathtaking photos on his Instagram handle proving that he is a fashionista.

    In the photos seen by YEN.com.gh, Adebayor, who is Funny Face’s friend, was captured wearing Africa print.

    The lanky goal poacher complimented his looks with sunglasses.

    Captioning the photos, he wrote:

    “SEA, Happy Sunday. Keep smiling.”

    See photos below:

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • International Human Rights Observer of UN calls on Human Rights Court to deal with Counsellor Lutterodt

    The International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) of the United Nations have called on a number of concerned bodies to deal with Counsellor George Lutterodt over his recent comments on a TV programme.

    The letter, signed by the Executive Secretary to the Country Director, Dr. Steven Blessing Ackah, on behalf of the Country Director, Archcardinal Professor Eric Ofori-Atta, and spotted by YEN.com.gh, stated that the IHRO had received several complaints about Counsellor Lutterodt.

    According to the IHRO, they were joining hands with theMinistry of Gender, Children and Social Protection of Ghana to call on media houses to bar Lutterodt from all radio and TV shows.

    The observer also called on the African Court on Human and People’s Rights in the Hague to take drastic actions against Counsellor Lutterodt.

    The press release further called on the Ghana Media Commission and the Ghana Psychology Council, to with immediate effect, call the controversial counsellor to order.

    Adding to the letter, the IHRO of the UN implored Counsellor George Lutterodt to immediately apologise for his unsavory comments and also called for the said video to be taken down from all media platforms.

     

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    It would be recalled that Counsellor Lutterodt, while speaking in an interview on Adom TV, made some comments that were deemed very contentious.

    His comment attracted massive backlash from the general public and notable people such as Nana Aba Anamoah, Leila Djansi, Gifty Anti, Efia Odo, and Rasheeda Adams.

    Counsellor Lutterodt, however, in an interview with Peace FM on 11 July indicated that his comments had been misunderstood and apologised if he hurt anyone with the said comments.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Jordan Opoku considering retiring from football in the next two or three years

    Berekum Chelsea midfielder Jordan Opoku has disclosed that he could retire from football in the next few years.

    Opoku says he has seen life outside football and is considering hanging his boots in the next two or three years.

    The Feyenoord Rotterdam trainee left Asante Kotoko in January 2020 after his third stints with club came to an end having rejoined them in 2018.

    Opoku had previously played for the Ghanaian giants from 2006 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2016.

    In an interview with Television CK on Youtube, Opoku hinted when he will call quit from the game.

    “Looking at my strength now I think I have like two to three years left because I want to do some courses (coaching) but because of the COVID-19 my plans have delayed though I am always in touch some people who help me.”

    The 32-year-old has three Ghana Premier League titles, one FA Cup and one Ghana Super Cup whiles playing for Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea.

    Opoku was part of the Ghana squad that won the 2013 WAFU Cup of Nations.

    Opoku was also part of the Ghana national football team squad that finished runner-up at the 2014 African Nations Championship in South Africa.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Awutu Senya East: Four NDC agents arrested over alleged forgery of EC accreditation

    Four National Democratic Congress (NDC) agents in the Awutu Senya East constituency have been arrested for allegedly forging accreditation cards belonging to the Electoral Commission (EC).

    They were eventually let go after a warning from authorities in the area.

    The four were arrested at various registration centres in the constituency in the ongoing voter registration exercise.

    The District Chief Executive for the Awutu Senya East Municipality, Michael Essuman, led a team to arrest the perpetrators.

    “At the end of the day, we discussed and we gave them a warning and then we let them go,” he recounted.

    Mr. Essuman said he had noted some disparities in the numbers of party agents leading to his suspicions.

    “The distribution of agents is supposed to be balanced across registered political parties so I had to do closer scrutiny of those accreditation cards. Then I realised the NDC people had duplicated the EC sanctioned ones. They had even [forged] the signature of the Chairperson,” he remarked to Citi News.

    “I have asked the EC to take decisive steps to correct that one, as of yesterday [Sunday],” the DCE added.

    Mr. Essuman further accused the NDC of intimidation.

    “We cannot outsmart the system. When they go there in their numbers, they intimidate those innocent people who have come to register.”

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • CAS set to rule on Palmer’s landmark case against FA on Friday

    The foundation and direction of Ghana football could be shaken as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to rule on the landmark case involving Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” and the Ghana Football Association after 10-month litigation over his disqualification from the FA presidency.

    Osei Kwaku, who is the president Ghanaian second-tier Tema Youth, dragged the now-defunct normalisation committee to the global tribunal over his unfair and biased disqualification from the Ghana FA presidential race back in October 2019.

    CAS will announce its verdict on Friday, July 17 after a marathon 10-month legal battle between Palmer and the Ghana FA.

    The decision of CAS will go a long way to determine the future of current FA boss Kurt Okraku as it threatens his reign.

    Ghana’s leading soccer news outfit Ghanasoccernet.com can reveal that the Switzerland-based body told the GFA last month that it has set 17 July as the date to rule on Wilfred Osei Palmer’s case that he was illegally disqualified from the Ghana FA Presidential election that brought Okraku to power.

    CAS says its panel has sat on the case titled: CAS 2019/A/6517 Wilfred Kweku Osei v Ghana Football Association and the ruling will be made public next month.

    The case was brought by Palmer last year after the election that brought Okraku to power but the coronavirus outbreak looked to have stalled the ruling on the matter which prompted hopes among the legal advisers of the GFA leader that the case was dead in the water.

    With things beginning to normalise, CAS will announce the decision whether to uphold Palmer’s quest to annul the election and order for fresh polls to decide on a new President for the GFA.

    “On behalf of the Deputy President of CAS Appeals Arbitration Division, please be advised that the time limit to communicate the Arbitral Award to the Parties, pursuant to Article R59 of the Code of Sports-related Arbitration, has been extended until 17 July 2020,” CAS’ letter to the GFA on June 18.

    The case has got potential of ordering for a fresh Ghana FA election just nine months after Kurt Okraku won the polls.

    This means the world’s sports court body is set to begin processes to put paid to the long-winding legal tussle that hangs around the Ghana FA presidency.

    Palmer dragged the Ghana FA to CAS over his ‘unfair’ disqualification from the presidential race in October last year.

    The situation has put the presidency of Kurt Okraku on the line with wide reaching implication if Palmer becomes successful.

    There are two things likely to happen – CAS to throw out the case and allow the status quo to remain or order for a re-run of the election if it was deemed the plaintiff was unfairly disqualified from the race.

    The ruling from CAS will put to rest months of intense anxiety involving all the principal actors.

    Osei, popularly known as Palmer, paid 22,000 Swiss Francs to CAS early this year on behalf of the GFA for his disqualification from federation’s presidential elections appeal case to be heard.

    The GFA refused to pay 22,000 Euros so per the rules, Palmer decided to pay both so that the hearing can go ahead which means he has now paid 44, 000 Euros which is $48,000.

    Some media outfits believed to have received leaks from the GFA that Palmer might not be able to pay the amount which would have ended the litigation that challenges the legitimacy of the current leader of the federation Okraku.

    However, CAS confirmed days later that it has received the full payment to allow it to form a panel to hear the case against the GFA over the decision to stop Palmer from contesting the election.

    The feuding parties – the Ghana Football Association and aspirant Wilfred Osei Kwaku named their respective arbitrators setting the tone for the adjudication of the matter.

    While the association went for Swiss lawyer Hendrik Willem Kesler supported by Naa Odorfoley popularly known as ‘Naa Gucci’, Osei Kwaku hired highly-rated Australian John Didulica with backing from Thaddeus Sory.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • 10 hardworking Radio and Television presenters that don’t get enough praise.

    All over the word we have people in various professioms who are doing very great at were they find themselves the media, movies, fashion and many others. But we sometimes know in all of these industries we sometimes tend to praise some very few and sometimes ignore others who are doing their work very well and needs to be applauded for their had work.

    Today I want to talk about this matter that’s very dear to my heart. The following radio and TV presenters are doing great jobs but it looks as if they do get the necessary praise they deserve. I sometimes think because they don’t flaunt their things and concerntrate on their work we sometimes don’t praise them like those who flaunt their things. Here is a list of radio and TV presenters who don’t usually get the praise lik their peers.

    Alfred Ocansey

    This Media General journalist is one of the very hardworking person I have seen in the media. The way he conducts himself shows how professional he is. When you listen to him on any of his shows whether radio or TV you will see that he’s done his homework and behaves very professional when he’s on the job. But he doesn’t get a lot of praise for his work in the media.

    Jessica Opare Sarforo

    I have listen and watches Jessica Opare Sarforo for as long as I can remember. All this time, I have been listening to her on radio you could see that she’s very well prepared on the job and she does a very great job. She’s on Citifm very weekdays around 2pm to 6pm

    Nathan Quao

    One of the talented journalist I have seen. He’s a master in his field (Sports) and now he’s added other things to it. When he’s doing his analysis of sports he very unbiased. Also he works very hard. He works at Citifm and Citi TV.

    Benedict Mensah Moshosho

    Moshosho is also another sports journalist who’s also doing great job for mother Ghana. He’s usually on radio from Monday to Friday. He’s a very hardworking guy and does his work professionally.

    Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah.

    One of the presenters at Peace FM that I admire very much. He’s a very hardworking person. He’s also very loyal to his company and one of the best Akan news readers we have in Ghana. He’s also an entrepreneur and has employed slot of people.

    Kweku Temeng

    One of the best Business news readers and analyst we have in Ghana. He works at GHone TV. He’s one of the TV personality I respect so much. He’s not the guy who will flaunt his things on social media.

    Jerry Justice

    This man took over from Abeiku Santana when he left Adom FM. Since then, he’s has been able to do very well with the drive time show from that time till date. He very hardworking and he has on of the most listen to shows in Ghana.

    Portia Gabor

    She’s one of the best journalist at Media General. Most of her works on some communities and people in the communities have yielded results. The public don’t give him enough praise. I also admire her because she doesn’t flaunt her things on social media.

    Saddick Adams

    He’s called the sports Obama in Ghana. He’s one of the few sports journalist I respect so much. He’s thought provoking questions to the people in charge of sports, makes him very different among his peers. He doesn’t get the much needed praise for his works. He’s part of the ABN family.

    Kofi kum Bilson.

    If there’s a journalist that we need to hold very high like Kwame Sefa Kayi is this man Kofi Kum Bilson. He’s been on the radio for as long as I can remember. From the very first time I listened to him he’s been very consistent in his work. He’s also at Despite Media. Mr. Bilson has been in the media for more than two decades and still counting. He’s also one of the mid morning show host I have a lot of respect for.

    This are thought about these ten personalities if there a person you think I left out please leave your comments below.

    Source: opera.com

  • BREAKING: Fire outbreak at the World Trade Center Abuja

    A part of the Abuja World Trade Center is currently on fire.

    world trade centre on fire

    The fire outbreak started from the top of the skyscraper which is located at the Central Business District in the Federal Capital Territory FCT.

    Currently, what caused the fire outbreak is yet unknown. Men of the Federal Fire Service are working hard to put out the fire. See more photos and video below.

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  • African Presidents that were killed or overthrown by their relatives and friends

    Sudan’s former President Jafaar an-Nimiery, who ruled from 1969 to 1985 was strong enough to survive 22 coup attempts in 15 years.

    The 23rd and successful attempt was plotted by his closest friend and Defense Minister at the time, Gen. Abdel Rahman Swar al-Dahab, who successfully overthrew him on April 6, 1985.

    Jafaar An-Nimiery

    The World’s former Youngest President, Valentine Strasser, who became Sierra Leone’s President in 1992 at the young age of 25, but was ousted by his Deputy Head of State, Julius Maada Bio in 1996 for neglecting soldiers in the country and insecurity. He eventually handed over to a civilian 2 months later.

    Valentine Strasser

    Equatorial Guinea’s first President Francisco Nguema murdered 400,000 Guineans in cold blood including his own relatives. He claimed he was the only god. He was eventually overthrown and executed by his nephew, President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo, who has been the President of the country since 1979.

    Francisco Nguema

    Rwanda’s first President, Grégoire Kayibanda and his wife were starved to death by his closest friend and Defense Minister, Juvénal Habyarimana, who overthrew him on July 5, 1973. They were kept in a secret location.

    Habyarimana himself was later assassinated in a plane attack in 1994.

    Grégoire Kayibanda

    Laurent-Désiré Kabila, former President of DR Congo from 1997 to 2001, was assasinated by his personal bodyguard, Rachidi on January 16, 2001.

    Laurent-Désiré Kabila

    Thomas Sankara was Burkina Faso’s President from 1983 – 1987. As a President, he refused aid, increased the literacy rate by 60% via Free Education, banned forced marriage and FGM. Vaccinated 2.5 million kids, but his best friend, Blaise Compaore murdered him, buried him quietly and ruled for 27 years.

    It takes a very short time for good leadership to impact positively on a whole population, Thomas Sankara’s reign was short but very productive.

    Thomas Sankara

    Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo’s first Prime Minister was executed by his own Secretary of State, Mobutu Sese Seko.

    Patrice Lumumba

    President Kasa-Vubu watched and did nothing. This led to a Civil War. Kasa-Vubu made Mobutu a Lieutenant General for winning the war in 1965. Mobutu overthrew him 6 days later.

    Patrice was captured by Mobutu and handed over to Moise Tshombe, Katanga president, who carried out the killing.

    Source: opera.com

  • Kyeiwaa wows wedding guests with her dance moves – Watch video

    Ace actress, Rose Mensah, popularly known as Kyeiwaa, has wowed wedding guests with her dance moves.

    Actress Kyeiwaa, who was a guest at a wedding, believed to have been held in the United States, did not consider her age as she moved to the rhythm of the gospel song.

    Clad in blue Kaba and slit, the actress stole the show as she left other guests staring at her in amazement.

    She is also expected to be wedded to her fiance come July 25 after coronavirus forced them to postpone their wedding.

    This comes at the back of a bitter heartbreak she suffered when her week-old marriage to one Daniel Osei collapsed abruptly.

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  • UEFA Champions league clubs all time statistics

    We shall discuss about UEFA Champions league statistics History. We shall start with most titles won, Real Madrid have Champions league 13 times, while AC Milan Have won it Seven Times. Liverpool Have won it Six times, while Bayern Munich and Barcelona have won it Five times each.

    For the most Matches played, Real Madrid have played the most matches, a total of 437 matches. Bayern Munich is the second on the list, they have played 347 Matches while Barcelona have played a total of 316 matches. Manchester united is the fourth on the list and have played 279 matches. While the fifth placed Juventus have played 277 matches.

    Most wins in UEFA Champions league goes to real madrid, they have 262 wins, 61 wins more than the second placed Bayern Munich. The third placed Barcelona have 187 wins, while Manchester united have 14 wins more than Juventus.

    The Most defeats also go to Real madrid, they have suffered a total of 99 defeats in UEFA champions league history. Anderlecht, Benfica and Dynamo Kiev have suffered 86, 85 and 84 defeats respectively. Porto have also lost 78 times in Champions league.

    The most goals scored goes to real madrid, they have scored 971 goals. While Bayern Munich have scored 705 goals in UEFA Champions league. Barcelona have scored 629 goals in Champions league, while Manchester united have scored 506 goals in champions league. Juventus have also scored 439 goals in champions league.

    Source: opera.com

  • Moneybags: The richest artistes in Africa – See the position of Ghana’s Shatta Wale

    Some African artistes have tasted their shares of successes in recent years. A lot of them have been able to take their art beyond the shores of their nations and have also linked up with their counterparts in other countries.

    Despite the lockdown some of these musicians have still been able to rack up millions into their accounts. Here’s a list of African wealthiest artistes from the richest downwards:

    1. Don Jazzy (Nigeria)

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    According to Forbes, Don Jazzy was rated the 39th “most powerful celebrity in Africa”. He is the current CEO of Mavins record label, he makes his money from multiple sources including juicy endorsement deals. He is reportedly worth $100 million.

    2. Akon (Senegalese – American)

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    The US – based singer has seen his fair share of music fortune. He has made good profit from a range of business ventures like Konvict clothing, Pepsi soccer Ad campaign etc. He has a $80 million.

    3. Black Coffee (South Africa)

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    With a net worth of about $60 million, Black Coffee comes second after Akon when ranking the richest African musicians. It is so obvious that he is occupying this position considering that he is one of the sought after producers in Africa. He is the richest artiste in his home country south Africa.

    4. Davido (Nigeria)

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    Born to a wealthy family, nobody flashes wealth better than David Adeleke also known as Davido. Apart from his show offs, Davido has got multiple worldwide hits and collaborations with various international stars. He is reportedly worth $20 million.

    5. WizKid (Nigeria)

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    He has been in the business for a few years, there is no doubt Wizkid is unarguably the king of contemporary afro beats music. He has worked with international stars and Grammy winning producers. He is worth $12 million.

    6. Jidenna (Nigerian – American)

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    Jidenna was born in the united states but fully accepts his African roots. The 35 years old rapper, songwriter and record producer knew he would be in the music industry even from age 10. He got his first breakthrough with the hit song “Classic Man” with millions of copies sold around the world. He is reportedly worth $7 million.

    7. Sarkodie (Ghana)

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    He is one of the best that has come out of Ghana. Michael Owusu Addo also known as Sarkodie has been rated one of the best rappers in Africa. He is worth $7 million.

    8. Shatta Wale (Ghana)

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    He won the artiste of the year in 2014. The bandana dancehall king effortlessly flaunts his luxury cars and mansions on social media. He is worth $6.2 million.

    Source: opera.com

  • 7 In court over voter registration disturbances

    A Circuit Court in Accra last Friday remanded seven persons into police custody for causing disturbances at a voters registration centre.

    They are Rashid Tubiga, 23, trader; Usman Abdella, 24, painter; Baba Hamisu, 28, graphic designer; Samir Nuru, 32, footballer; Mamudu Shaibu, 35, barber; Abu Mohammed, 38, mechanic; and Musah Awudu, 40, farmer.

    They were charged with two counts of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace, and obstructing police officers from performing their duty.

    Facts

    Prosecuting, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evans Kesse told the court that at about 7:20 a.m. on July 7, 2020, the police received information that two men had invaded the E.P. Church voters registration centre in Accra New Town wielding machetes and causing disturbances.

    The incident occurred while the voter registration exercise was going on.

    Police personnel went to the location, arrested and handcuffed Rashid Tubiga and Osman Abdella, the two men who had invaded the registration centre.

    While the police were taking the two persons to the Kotobabi Police Station, five men on board a Nissan pick-up vehicle with registration number GC 3286-19 crossed the police vehicle, attacked the police and forcibly took the two arrested persons away in their vehicle.

    Re-arrest

    On July 9, 2020, Tubiga and Abdella were re-arrested, and with the help of some community leaders from Accra New Town, the five other persons who attacked the police team and freed Tubiga and Abdella were also arrested from their hideout.

    Media reports had earlier indicated that the seven were suspected to be national security operatives, but the facts presented to the court did not corroborate that information.

    The court presided over by Ms Sussan Eduful remanded the seven persons into police custody to reappear today, Monday, July 13, 2020.

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh 

  • Receiver meets ex-staff of 347 defunct microfinance companies over salaries, exit packages today

    The Receiver of the defunct 347 microfinance companies, Eric Nana Nipa will from today, Monday, 13 July 2020, meet with representatives of ex-staff of the affected companies to agree on modalities for the payment of outstanding salaries and their exit packages.

    “To ameliorate the economic impact of the resolution exercise on former employees of these affected companies particularly in these times of COVID, Bank of Ghana has agreed to pre-finance the full settlement of employee-related claims which otherwise rank as unsecured claims in the receiverships of these companies,” a statement from the receiver said.

    “The Receiver will in the week commencing Monday, 13 July 2020 engage with the authorized representatives of the ex-staff to agree on modalities for the payment of outstanding salaries and exit packages to ex-staff of these resolved institutions,” the statement said.

    Mr Nipa further noted that he will only fully settle outstanding salaries and exit packages of former employees which have been duly validated, agreed and in the resolution process.

    In May 2019, the Bank of Ghana announced the revocation of the licenses of 347 Microfinance Companies in the country for insolvency.

    IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKS AND SPECIALISED DEPOSIT-TAKING INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2016 (ACT 930)

    IN THE MATTER OF THE RECEIVERSHIPS OF THE RESOLVED 347 MICROFINANCE COMPANIES AND THE 23 SAVINGS AND LOANS AND FINANCE HOUSE COMPANIES

    NOTICE OF FULL PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING SALARIES AND NEGOTIATED AND AGREED EXIT PACKAGES TO EX-STAFF OF THE RESOLVED MICROFINANCE AND SAVINGS & LOANS AND FINANCE HOUSE COMPANIES

    In accordance with Section 123 of Act 930 Bank of Ghana (BOG) appointed Eric Nana Nipah, a Director PricewaterhouseCoopers (ghana) Limited (PwC) as Receiver for the purposes of winding down the affair of 347 Micro Finance Companies (“MFC) as well as 23 Savings and Loans and Finance House Companies (“S&l2 whose licenses were revoked on 31 May 2019 and 16 August 2019 respectively,

    The main duties of the Receiver are:

    i. To recover and maximise asset realisations for the benefit of Creditors, including employee claims; and

    ii. Distribute realisations in accordance with the relevant provisions of Art 930, to satisfy the indebtedness of these institutions to their body of Creditors to the extent possible.

    As you may be aware, the Asset Realisation phase, a key component of the receivership is currently underway albeit at a relatively slow pace due mainly to the following reasons:

    – Poor quality of assets of some of these institutions

    -Asset diversion

    – Misstatement of a significant number of assets of some of these companies in the financial records of these resolved companies,

    Accordingly, the Receiver is compelled to undertake a detailed assets tracing and forensics exercise in collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO) to locate and recover these assets.

    The consequence in pursuing this recovery route is that creditor claims including employee related claims in the resolution of the affected MFCs and S&Ls are not likely to be settled any time soon.

    To ameliorate the economic impact of the resolution exercise on former employees of these affected companies particularly in these times of COVID, Bank of Ghana has agreed to pre-finance the full settlement of employee related claims which these companies. otherwise rank as Unsecured claims in the receivership of these companies.

    The Receiver will in the week commencing Monday, 13 July 2020 engage with the authorised representatives of the ex-staff to agree on modalities for the payment of outstanding salaries and exit pockages to ex-staff of these resolved institutions. In line with the hierarchy of creditor claims set out under Act 93a, other creditors of the failed institutions will be settled by the Receiver upon validation of their daim institutions. – and to the extent that the Receiver is able to realise value from the remaining assets of these institutions.

    Please note that the Receiver will only fully settle outstanding salaries and exit packages of ex-staff which have been duly validated agreed and in the resolution process.

    Stakeholders may direct all coucerns on the above receiverships to the Receiver, Eric Nana Nipah, at No 25 B Manet Tower B, Airport City, Accra, or on telephone +233 (0) 242 439 441, or visit www.shrewivershinscum.for more information.

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    ERIC NANA NIPAH

    Source: Class FM

  • Nana Ama McBrown to be sacked from UTV?

    Nana Ama McBrown, was born to be called Felicity Ama Aggemang. But as a result of popularity and adoption, the name Nana Ama McBrown went viral.

    Despite Nana Ama McBrown is noted as a great and wonderful actress in Kumawood and also a song writer, she is also a popular television presenter.

    As a result of her television presenting qualities, Nana Ama McBrown who was born on 15th August 1973, use to host McBrown Kitchen, which is a cooking show.

    Beside this cooking show, One of the greatest show she host, is an entertainment program dubbed United Showbiz on UTV.

    As if Nana Ama McBrown is not lucky this days, this is because, when she hosted Shatta Wale just some few days ago, Bulldog was spotted in a rivalry approach of which he was sent out from the chart room.

    Another day has come of which Nana Ama McBrown now invites the original funny face and Kwadwo Nkasah Lilwin. This great celebrities which were invited by Nana Ama McBrown, were all recognized as comedians and Musicians.

    Everyone thought this program is going to be a fantastic and hilarious one, but the scene thereafter was not actually the best to watch.

    The unexpected happen when Funny face and Lilwin engaged in a fight. This is seen as the second incidents of which fight has occurred on Nana Ama McBrown’s show.

    On account of this, a lot of controversies and allegations were raised from all angles against Nana Ama McBrown for always letting such worse incidence to happen on her program.

    Others are also of the view that, Nana Ama McBrown is using such occurrence in promoting her show to the whole wide world.

    But on the real grounds, people are calling for the dismissal of Nana Ama McBrown on UTV. This is because, such bad attitude displayed on her program is a great disgrac to all celebrities and the Nation Ghana as a whole.

    Also,some said, the sack letter or dismissal letter to Nana Ama McBrown from the management of UTV, must not delay but rather come as soon as possible; for it is very heartbroken and disheartening for her to call two great celebrities for an entertainment show and only to engage in fight, as a result, Nana Ama McBrown need to be dismiss from the show United Showbiz.

    But it look as if the management of UTV, have not said anything for now. But let wait and see if Nana Ama McBrown would be sacked from UTV.

    But even if she is not sacked, I really think she need to do something on her show to curb this bad occurrence.

    What do you have to say?.

    Source: opera.com

  • Ghana’s COVID-19 recoveries now 20,187, total case count 24,518

    Twenty thousand one hundred and eighty seven (20,187) persons who tested positive for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana have recovered and/or been discharged.

    An update by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Sunday, July 12, indicated that 270 new cases of the infection were recorded, making the cumulative number of cases 24,518.

    Four more persons succumbed to the disease, raising the death toll to 139.

    The new infections, according to the GHS, were from tests conducted on July 9.

    The country’s active caseload now stands at 4,192.

    The update said 25 cases were in severe conditions, with eight in critical condition and four on ventilators.

    The new infections were recorded in seven regions including Ashanti- 104; Greater Accra 102; Ahafo- 32 and Eastern- 20.

    Other regions included Oti- Five; Bono East- Four and Volta- Three.

    Out of the total confirmed cases, 9, 823 were from the General Surveillance, with 14, 695 cases from the Enhanced Contact Tracing, the update stated.

    A total of 328,383 tests have been conducted so far.

    Out of this, 119,973 are from routine surveillance with 208,410 contact tracing.
    The positivity rate is 7.47.

    The latest infections take Greater Accra’s total cases to 13,404, having recorded 102 new infections, representing about 55 per cent of the national total.

    The Ashanti, Western and Central regions also have cases tallying 5,254; 2,128; and 1,110, respectively.

    The rest are:

    Eastern Region 931

    Volta Region 390

    Upper East Region 282

    Bono East Region 205

    Northern Region 186

    Western North Region 173

    Oti Region- 120

    Bono Region- 107

    Ahafo Region 98

    Upper West Region 70

    Savannah Region 51

    North East Region – Nine

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh 

  • Nana Aba Anamoah vows never to send MoMo to Bukom Banku

    An elated Braimah Kamoko, aka Bukom Banku can be seen in a video that is circulating online counting his first salary for the month of June for his show on GHone television.

    The show which began a month ago has become the talk of town as people cannot contain themselves at the hilarious nature of the host, Bukom Banku, who cleverly mixes his Ga accent with his terrible English constructions.

    Bukom Banku went on ranting to the General Manager of the television station, Nana Aba Anamoah on how good she has been to him and prayed that she did not stop being that nice to him.

    Sensing that he might squander all his money, which he was excitedly counting, Nana Aba warned Bukom Banku that she will no longer send mobile money to him, so he should spend his money wisely.

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    Bukom took a job at GHone television to host a comedy show after his affiliation with the GM. This relationship began when Manchester United star, Igalo, said he really liked the personality of Bukom Banku.

    Source: opera.com

  • Bukom Banku reacts after taking his June salary at GHOne TV

    Bukom Banku has been an extraordinary fighter conquering Ghana in the country’s heavy weight boxing division.

    Anyway the fighter has now exchanged employments as he is currently a moderator at Mainstream Station GHOne television.

    He hosts a program on GHOne television and he has been located in a video making financial plan for his June compensation. His program was propelled in May 2020 and from that point forward Fans are going gaga with every clever scene.

    Bukom Banku has now gotten his june compensation and his spending plan is as of now set for the cash, as indicated by him, he means to utilize the pay to make a sprinkle up for his three spouses and consequently seek his own momo from Nana Aba Anamoah.

    Nana Aba anyway advised him to deal with the cash shrewdly since she won’t send him any cash a short time later. He at that point accepted that open door to request another Telephone and when asked the Telephone he needs, he said he needs an Iphone 6. Checkout the video beneath:

     

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    Source: opera.com

  • I have recovered from Covid-19 Volta Regional Minister, Archibald Letsa

    Volta Regional Minister Archibald Letsa has disclosed that he has contracted and recovered from Covid-19.

    “It was a difficult period but thanks to a team of doctors, I have…now tested negative,” Dr. Letsa wrote in a post on Facebook.

    According to the Minister, contacts in his office “and friends traced so far have all tested negative.”

    “The Lord has been gracious to me and I am very grateful,” he said.

    The Volta Region has, meanwhile, confirmed 387 cases of the pandemic.

    On the national level, the Ghana Health Service has confirmed 24,248 cumulative cases with 19,831 recoveries.

    So far, 135 people have died, leaving the active cases at 4,282.

     

    Source: myjoyonline 

     

     

  • Data analysts predict the UEFA champions league winners

    Data analysts have been able to predict the upcoming remainder of games in the UEFA Champions League. With 12 teams currently remaining, they predict a team to finally win the Champions League for the first time.

    Stats and data don’t tell the whole story, but they do fill out a lot of the blanks when it comes to comparing and predicting sports.

    12 teams remain in the UEFA Champions League including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea, Napoli, Juventus, Lyon, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig.

    Data analysts fivethirtyeight.com, have used their own data and algorithms to predict the outcome of these 12 teams in the remainder of their Champions League games.

    12. Chelsea – <1%

    11. Napoli – <1%

    10. Lyon – <1%

    9. Juventus – 2%

    8. Real Madrid – 2%

    7. Atalanta – 5%

    6. Atletico Madrid – 7%

    5. RB Leipzig – 8%

    4. Barcelona – 8%

    3. Paris Saint-Germain – 14%

    2. Bayern Munich – 22%

    1. Manchester City – 30%

    According to this prediction, Manchester City will be winning their first-ever Champions League trophy and Pep Guardiola’s first since 2011 for Barcelona. The English side are still in their round-of-16 tie against Real Madrid but see themselves with two away goals and Sergio Ramos unavailable for the second leg.

    Bayern Munich see themselves second in the predictions, and right fully so. Currently 3-0 up against Chelsea in the round-of-16, the Bavarian giants have dominated their own league as well as Europe since the hiring of Hansi Flick

    Atalanta and RB Leipzig see themselves in the top seven, seventh and fifth respectively. The two smallest teams left will see themselves against each other in the quarter-finals and one of them will make the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their team’s histories.

    Who do you think will win the Champions League?

    Source: sportbible.com

     

  • Patoranking endorses Kofi Jamars Mi Dey Up Remix featuring Stonebwoy

    Multiple award-winning Nigerian musician Patoranking took to his Facebook early hours of Monday, July 13 to throw his weight behind the new single from emerging Ghanaian artiste Kofi Jamar.

    The song dubbed “Mi Dey Up remix” featuring Dancehall heavyweight Stonebwoy, was released on Friday 10th July 2020 and it is an inspirational song to motivate the youth to stay woke amidst all struggles and life hustles.

    This is what Patoranking has to say; “Kofi Jamar & Stonebwoy. My favorite tune at the moment. Go check it out guys.”

    Patoranking, who has worked with some top Ghanaian artistes as well as some of the big names in Africa and the world at large last released a project as far back February 14, 2020. Should we expect a new Patoranking project soon and possibly a Patoranking and Kofi Jamar record in the future?

    Kofi Jamar, a nominee at the forthcoming Vodafone Ghana Music Award 2020 in the Unsung Category has since March 2020 released a single with Iceprince & Khaligraph Jones, a 6-track EP titled “The Truth EP” and this new one “Mi Dey Up Remix” featuring Stonebwoy, with nine (9) music videos to his credit since emerging on the scene in January 2019.

    Source: Nana Yaw Wiredu, Contributor

  • See this as Jadon Sancho is now desperate to join the red devils this summer

    Jadon Malik Sancho is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team. Previously a youth player with Watford and Manchester City, Sancho signed his first senior contract with Dortmund .

    Manchester United are long-time admirers of Sancho, having tried to sign him from Manchester City , and were unsuccessful in a move to buy the England international l due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League.

    United sources have dismissed Dortmund’s confidence of retaining Sancho for next season. The club’s chief executive Officer, Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted that it likely Jadon Sancho would be sold this summer.

    Sancho is about to enter the last two years of his deal and is believed to be intent on leaving the Bundesliga side rather than signing a renewal.

    From reports gathered explains that, the young talented England and Borussia Dortmund winger is desperate to join the now winning Manchester United team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to him, Manchester United is a big team in England, Europe and the World of which it is a dream come true for every British player to play for.

    Sancho has scored 20 goals in 43 games for Dortmund this term and would slot in on the right-hand side of a potential Manchester United front three with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.

    United could yet enjoy their most successful season since Sir Alex Ferguson retired or miss out on European Cup football for successive years for the first time since the early 90s.

    Source: opera.com

  • No Bribe: Meet the £20,000-a-day Lawyer who made Manchester City’s ban overturned

    Manchester City have successfully had their European Ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sports.

    The English giants were handed a Two year ban earlier this year by UEFA after being found guilty of breaking of club licensing and financial fair play regulations as well as overstating the Sponsorship Revenue.

    Manchester therefore hired a £20,000-a-day lawyer to appeal against then ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sports. David Pannick QC is the man City hired to help them have the ban overturned and he has successfully achieved it.

    The 63 year old is one of the best lawyers in the United Kingdom and has helped in great cases in UK. Panick has helped block Brexit twice. In 2016, Panick successfully stopped Theresa May from taking Great Britain out of the European Union without Parliamentary consent.

    He also achieved success last year when a case was taken to court by Mrs Miller after declaring that Boris Johnson had given the Queen unlawful advice as he wanted to prorogue Parliament.

    David Pannick is not new in Manchester City cases as in 2013, he represented Manchester City at the Appeal Court to force former boss Joe Royle to pay back £467,000 in compensation and legal costs.

    Panick has now helped Manchester City have their European Ban overturned and the Citizens will now participate in the Champions League next season.

    Source: opera.com

  • 37-year-old mason in police grips for defiling nine-year-old girl

    A 37-year-old mason is in the grips of the Benso police for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl.

    The suspect, Phillip Gyan, was said to have lured the victim into an uncompleted building and defiled her.

    Chief Inspector George Kwabena Osei, Benso station officer, confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA).

    He said in the early hours of Saturday, July 11, 2020, one Abdul Mustapha, a resident, of Benso in the Tarkwa-Nsueam Municipality, together with some men arrested the suspect and the victim.

    The complainant claimed he chanced on Gyan forcibly having sexual intercourse with the victim in an uncompleted building and allegedly videoed the act to serve as evidence.

    A medical form was issued to the victim’s mother to send her to the hospital for examination and treatment.

    Chief Inspector Osei said the suspect was in police custody awaiting prosecution.

    Source: GNA

  • 38 FDA workers recover from coronavirus

    38 staff of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have recovered from the novel coronavirus after 39 of them tested positive for the virus.

    Although it is unclear at what point in time the FDA staff tested positive for the virus, the authority said the last person is currently responding to treatment.

    This information was contained in a press statement issued by the FDA.

    The authority indicated that a total of 450 staff at its head office, Tema office, KIA office and its laboratory were tested for the virus as part of measures to check the spread of the pandemic.

    “As part of measures to combat the pandemic, the FDA organized mandatory testing for a total of 450 staff (Including the CEO and all top management) from its head office, Tema Office, KIA office and the Laboratory, out of which 39 tested positive.”

    The statement indicated that all 39 staff who tested positive were asked to go into self-quarantine while those who had been in close contact with them were also asked to do same.

    The FDA assured the general public of commitment to its mandate while ensuring the safety of its workers and customers.

    “The general public is assured that despite this unfortunate development, the FDA shall continue to effectively execute its mandate as a regulatory agency to register and enforce the importation, manufacture, distribution and sale of safe and quality products.”

    “The FDA still holds fast to our motto which says that “Your wellbeing, our priority” and as such has from the very inception of this pandemic created an in-house COVID-19 committee tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the welfare of FDA staff as well as its clients nationwide, with respect to measures put in place for the prevention and protection against COVID-19,” the statement added.

    Find the full details of the press release below:

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Coronavirus: Emirates set to cut 9,000 jobs

    The president of Emirates said the Middle Eastern airline is set to cut as many as 9,000 jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    It is the first time the world’s biggest long-haul carrier has disclosed how many jobs will be lost.

    Prior to the crisis, Emirates had 60,000 staff.

    Sir Tim Clark said the airline had already cut a tenth of its staff but said: “We will probably have to let go of a few more, probably up to 15%.”

    The global airline industry has been severely impacted by coronavirus, with activity all but grinding to a halt.

    In an interview with the BBC, Sir Tim said Emirates was “not as badly off as others”.

    But its current situation marks a steep turnaround in the fortunes of the airline, which he said before the pandemic was “heading for one of our best years ever”.

    The job cuts sweeping the wider aviation industry are fuelling concern amongst Emirates staff that things might get worse.

    The BBC understands there is growing frustration at what they see as poor communications and transparency from the airline.

    At least 700 of the airline’s 4,500 pilots were given redundancy notices this week, which means at least 1,200 have been told their jobs are going since the coronavirus crisis started.

    The cuts have been focused on those who fly Airbus planes, rather than Boeing aircraft.

    Emirates flies superjumbo Airbus A380s which hold around 500 passengers. Whereas the Boeing 777s it flies hold fewer passengers and are therefore easier to fill during this period of decreased airline travel.

    00Thousands of cabin crew have also been told they are no longer needed.
    Further cuts

    The International Air Transport Association, which represents 290 airlines, is forecasting that the world’s airlines will lose more than $84bn and one million jobs this year.

    This week United Airlines, one of the big three in the US, warned its staff that it may have to cut 36,000 staff because of the huge fall in demand for air travel.

    Helane Becker, managing director and senior research analyst at investment firm Cowen said given “the continuing issues surrounding the pandemic” she expects US airlines to cull up to 200,000 of their 750,000 staff this year.

    US aviation unions are pushing the federal government to add to the $25bn bailout package it has provided so far.

    As part of the conditions for receiving state help, airlines have to protect jobs until the end of September.

    But IATA says there are wider benefits in doing so.

    A spokesman said the scale of job cuts in the aviation sector “shows the severe economic crisis facing the industry and all who depend on air connectivity”.

    Adding that its perfectly understandable that governments have put restrictions in place to try and keep people safe from coronavirus “but this should be done in the full knowledge of the economic and social consequences”.

    Source: bbc.com

  • GIS intercepts 25 Nigerians at Sogakope

    Officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region have arrested 25 Nigerians for allegedly entering the country through unapproved routes.

    The immigrants, which included 24 males and one female and aged between 19 and 26 years, failed to give any reason for their illegal entry.

    Chief Superintendent Shradrach Azangweo, the District Commander of GIS, told the Ghana News Agency that the illegal immigrants had been moved to the Aflao Command to assist in investigations.

    “They have breached our immigration laws and we would send them back to Aflao to assist us in investigations on how they entered the country,” he said.

    He said in line with the COVID-19 protocols, the immigrants were screened to determine their COVID-19 status and were likely to be referred to Port Health at Aflao.

    He said he expected the 25 immigrants to be repatriated soon.

    Mr Azangweo warned all drivers and “Okada” riders to desist from assisting foreigners to enter the country through illegal means to ensure that the reasons for the closure of the borders were achieved.

    “We will advise the general public and drivers to support in this fight since the COVID-19 numbers keep increasing; just report any foreigner to the Immigration officers,” he said.

    He warned that anyone who facilitated the entry into the country of a foreigner would be prosecuted.

    Source: GNA