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Author: Chris Kodo

  • Residents ordered to weed, desilt choked gutters for failing to wear face masks

    Some recalcitrant Sunyani residents who failed to wear their face masks were yesterday arrested and made to undertake clean-up exercise for some hours by security agencies who were on the streets to enforce directives and protocols of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) announced by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

    The Sunyani COVID-19 Prevention Taskforce led by Supt. Haruna Alhassan of the Ghana Immigration Service were on the streets of Sunyani to ensure that residents adhered to the directives and protocols announced by the President to check the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the area.

    The taskforce was made up of representatives from the Sunyani Municipal Assembly, Sunyani Traditional Council and Service Commanders of the various security agencies in the Bono Region.

    The about 100 residents who were found without masks were compelled to weed, clean and desilt choked gutters within the municipality.

    Supt. Haruna Alhassan told the Ghanaian Times that the operation was not only limited to the Sunyani area, but other suburbs such as Chiraa, Odumase, Kwatiri, Fiapre and Adentia, among others.

    He noted that although the region had not witnessed a surge in the COVID-19 cases after it recorded a case in March this year, authorities are not leaving anything to chance, hence such punitive measures adopted to deter the people from flouting the order to wear their masks.

     

    Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh

  • Kwasi Appiah wants late payments of national team coaches to end

    Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has said he is being treated in a way no white coach in Africa would be as he awaits salary arrears totalling nearly $200,000 from his time in charge of the Black Stars.

    Appiah’s second spell in charge of Ghana, which started in April 2017, ended at the turn of the year.

    The Ministry of Youth and Sports says it will pay the money “soon”, blaming the delay on the coronavirus pandemic.

    “I was owed money since August 2019 when there was no Covid-19,” Appiah told BBC Sport Africa. “Would they owe a white coach for 11 months?”

    The 59-year-old, who has previously said he feels ‘disrespected’ by the way his case is being handled, says he is owed $185,000, most of which covers five months’ unpaid salary.

    “(My predecessor) Avram Grant was not owed more than a month when his contract ended,” Appiah explained.

    The reason the Israeli, who led the Black Stars between 2014-2017, was not paid at that time was because he had yet to file a report on the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations on time, but his arrears were swiftly settled once he did.

    In recent times, some white coaches in Africa – such as Nigeria’s Gernot Rohr – have not been paid on time while others, such as Botswana coach Adel Amrouche, who holds both Algerian and Belgian citizenship, is still awaiting payment from an old job.

    Appiah simply wants this practice of late payments to just end for good.

    “It’s not right and should not be encouraged – irrespective of whether (the coach is) local or foreign,” he added.

    BBC Sport Africa understands that it is not just Appiah awaiting salary for his role with Ghana, but the country’s current national youth team coaches as well.

    Both the U17 and U23 coaches declined to comment but U20 coach Karim Zito confirmed that he is owed money.

    Zito, a former international, was first drafted into the coaching set-up of Ghana’s youth teams in 2013 when he was assistant coach for the Under-23 team and says this is a familiar tale. “We had only collected our salaries for three months when we received a letter stating that we will no longer be paid – no reason was given,” Zito told BBC Sport Africa.

    “I was appointed as coach of the (Under-20) national team in January this year but I am being owed. I will attribute the failure of to pay our salaries to the coronavirus pandemic.” Appiah’s outstanding payment of $185,000 equates to five times his monthly salary of $35,000 in addition to a $10,000 bonus for beating Sao Tome prior to his contract expiring in December 2019.

    Kofi Asare Brako, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has blamed the failure to pay the outstanding salary on the coronavirus pandemic causing a financial constraint on the ministry.

    “The salary of the head coach of the Black stars has always been paid through a sponsorship package, and it is unfortunate this has now dragged into the period of the coronavirus pandemic,” Kofi Asare told BBC Sport Africa.

    “We have paid him for the two-year contract period of 24 months. What is left is the extended contract period of eight months, of which we have already paid three months.” “We are still in touch with the former coach and in no time we will pay him. Soon, all money will be paid to Appiah.”

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: thefinderonline.com

  • Wendy Shay and Nana Romeo incident was staged Rosemond Brown

    Video vixen turned actress Rosemond Brown aka Akuapem Poloo has alleged that Wendy Shay in recent times is becoming unpopular and hence she wants to do things to trend.

    In a video shared on social media, the outspoken actress revealed that Wendy Shay’s recent saga with Nana Romeo on Accra FM was staged just to get her attention.

    According to her, Wendy Shay has been struggling off late to get a hit song but since that is not working they have resorted to doing other things just for attention.

    She continued that she knows without a doubt that Bullet is trying everything possible to get her a hit song but things are not going as planned.

    Watch the video below:

    Source: ghpage.com

  • Thomas Partey reacts to Atletico Madrid’s emphatic victory over Osasuna

    Thomas Partey has taken to social media to express his delight as Atletico Madrid claimed a big 5-0 win at Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday night.

    The Ghanaian midfielder started from the bench after playing 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.

    He came on in the 69th minute for Portuguese sensation Joao Felix who scored a goal in both halves.

    Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata and Yannick Carrasco scored the other goals on the night.

    It was the first time in two years Atletico scored five goals in a game, the last time being a 5-2 win at Sevilla on February 25, 2018. Diego Costa (brace), Antoine Greizmann (brace) and Koke, were all on the scoresheet that day.

    “Important three points for the team, now to keep working hard,” Partey posted on Instagram.

    The victory was only Atleti’s third win in their last nine league matches, drawing five and losing once against fierce rivals Real Madrid.

    They are back into the top four temporarily pending Real Sociedad’s clash at Alaves in the Basque Derby on Thursday evening.

    Partey’s 21 minutes on the pitch saw him produce 21 touches and 17 accurate passes at 85%. The 27-year-old was also accurate in playing two long balls from three.

    It is just the fourth time in La Liga this season he did not make the starting XI, the last occasion coming in a 1-1 draw at Alaves on October 29, 2019.

    Partey has been on the radar of several European clubs particularly Arsenal, who are looking to activate his €50 million release clause. Atleti manager Diego Simeone has acknowledged that the continent’s best sides want him because of his fine qualities.

    “Thomas is the one who best understands this position and the transition from defence to attack, shooting, scoring, providing assists and playing passes between the lines,” Simeone told the media before the Osasuna game.

    “When he’s at his best level consistently, he’s so good that all the best teams in Europe are looking at him.”

    Los Rojiblancos will be playing at the Wanda Metropolitano for the first time since resumption when they take on Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu’s Valladolid on Saturday night.

    Source: goal.com

     

  • Volta Region election security task force prepares for election 2020

    On Thursday, June 16, 2020, Heads of all Security Services (RESTF) in the Volta Region including the Police, Military, Fire and Emergency Services, Customs Division of GRA, Immigration Service, BNI, National Security Secretariat as well as the Regional Director of Electoral Commission of Ghana reactivated their activities towards much-improved supervision of the two major election-related events – voters registration and 2020 general election.

    Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr Edward Oduro-Kwateng, Chairman of the RESTF reminded his colleague heads of security in the region of the daunting task ahead and the need to ensure that the events are very peaceful in the region.

    Note was also taken of possible challenges before, during and after these major events and necessary steps being devised to avert them.

    The upcoming voter registration exercise will commence on 30 June at all designated registration centres while the main presidential and parliamentary elections is slated for December 7 this year.

    Source: Class FM

  • Queen to honour Ghana’s fundraising WW2 veteran Pte Joseph Hammond

    A 95-year-old Ghanaian World War Two veteran is to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth for his fundraising efforts.

    Private Joseph Hammond walked two miles (3.2km) a day for a week in May, raising $35,000 (£28,000) for frontline health workers and veterans in Africa.

    “I was overwhelmed and filled with joy,” he said on hearing he was to get a Commonwealth Point of Light award.

    He said he had been inspired by fellow veteran Capt Tom Moore, who raised more than £32m in the UK to fight Covid-19.

    Capt Moore completed 100 laps of his garden in the run-up to his 100th birthday in April for NHS charities.

    This prompted Pte Hammond to start his own campaign to raise money to buy personal protection equipment (PPE) for health workers and to protect vulnerable veterans on the African continent.

    He started each day’s walk in the capital, Accra, early in the morning so he could complete his two miles before the heat and humidity of the day peaked, reports the BBC’s Thomas Naadi.

    He wants to raise about $600,000 in total, so the former Ghanaian soldier, who like Capt Moore fought in Burma, hopes donations will continue to be made, our reporter says.

    ‘He is a force of nature’

    Iain Walker, the UK high commissioner to Ghana who joined Pte Hammond on his walk, said the Queen presented Points of Light awards to outstanding volunteers across the Commonwealth who changed the lives of their community.

    “Pte Hammond exemplifies these qualities. It has been a privilege to get to know Pte Hammond and to experience his selflessness,” he said.

    “He is a force of nature and an inspiration to many, including me.”

    Pte Hammond, who was drafted into the Royal West African Frontier Force at the age 16, will receive the award at the UK High Commission in Accra at a date still to be decided.

    “This is marvellous, this is wonderful, it’s beyond my comprehension,” he tweeted in a video produced by the Guba Foundation and Forces Help Africa, the two non-governmental organisations helping him in his fundraising efforts.

    “Surprises keep coming – I’m short of words, I don’t know what to say,” he said.

    Earlier this month, he had received a letter from Prince Harry, the Queen’s grandson, commending him on his walk.

    Pte Hammond had met Prince Harry, who works to support veterans, during an event at the Field of Remembrance in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London last year.

    Three years after the end of World War Two, Ghana, then the Gold Coast, was rocked by riots following the killing of three Ghanaian veterans who had been demanding compensation for their service during the conflict.

    It became a milestone in Ghana’s struggle for independence from the UK, which was achieved in 1957.

    Source: bbc.com

  • RE: Misleading consumer privacy breach claims

    The attention of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has been drawn to some misleading media reportage regarding breach of privacy of consumer information.

    The NCA would like to clarify that in March 2020, we requested passive mobile positioning data logs from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for undertaking historical and current analysis of persons potentially infected with COVID-19 for contact tracing purposes in accordance with the Establishment of Emergency Communications Systems Instrument, 2020 (E.I. 63). The Instrument required network operators or service providers to cooperate with the NCA Common Platform to provide information to State agencies in the case of an emergency including a public health emergency.

    All MNOs i.e. AirtelTigo, Glo, MTN and Vodafone, complied with the request for information which was subsequently processed and forwarded to the Ghana Health Service for contact tracing purposes. There was no objection by any Party in respect of COVID-19 contact tracing data request until an application for injunction order was filed.

    The NCA would like to assure consumers and the general public that there has been no breach of personal data and privacy in the compliance of MNOs to the requirements of law.

    Source: NCA, Contributor

  • I wont advise young players to play for Hearts of Oak Joe Tagoe

    Former Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak midfielder, Joe Tagoe has emphasized that he will not advise any young player to play for the Accra based club.

    In an interview with Accra based Ashaiman TV, Joe Tagoe argues that the current management of the club are not good and for that matter, wont advise young players to play for the rainbow boys.

    “At first, when playing football, your first motive is to play for Hearts or Kotoko. We have learnt our lessons now and we wouldn’t want the next generation to fall victim. I’ll not advice young players who come to me for advise to play for Hearts”

    “What I’ll tell you will let you run from Hearts. I expect them to invite some of us who speak ill against the club on Tv or radio, sit us down, and will know why we are saying that”

    “They always want to be the best or one of the best clubs in Africa, but behind the scene, what goes on is not good at all” he added.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Food vendors have helped footballers on the local scene – Eric Bekoe

    Former Asante Kotoko striker, Eric Bekoe says Ghanaian food vendors have helped a lot of players in the local scene.

    According to the one time Ghana Premier League top goalscorer, people with poor background normally benefit from such ladies and food vendors but fail to repay them.

    “Ladies and food vendors in Ghana have really helped footballers with poor background to get to the limelight but we don’t pay them in return,” he told Angel FM.

    The 30-year-old is currently without a club and has been spending his spare time as an artiste.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Coronavirus: Queen to honour Ghanaian war hero for walking to raise funds

    A 95-year-old Ghanaian World War II veteran is to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth for his fundraising efforts.

    Private Joseph Hammond walked two miles (3.2km) a day for a week in May, raising $35,000 (£28,000) for frontline health workers and veterans in Africa.

    “I was overwhelmed and filled with joy,” he said on hearing he was to get a Commonwealth Point of Light award.

    He said he had been inspired by fellow veteran Capt Tom Moore, who raised more than £32m in the UK to fight Covid-19.

    Capt Moore completed 100 laps of his garden in the run-up to his 100th birthday in April for NHS charities.

    This prompted Pte Hammond to start his own campaign to raise money to buy personal protection equipment (PPE) for health workers and to protect vulnerable veterans on the African continent.

    He started each day’s walk in the capital, Accra, early in the morning so he could complete his two miles before the heat and humidity of the day peaked.

    He wants to raise about $600,000 in total, so the former Ghanaian soldier, who like Capt Moore fought in Burma, hopes donations will continue to be made, our reporter says.

    ‘He is a force of nature’

    Iain Walker, the UK high commissioner to Ghana who joined Pte Hammond on his walk, said the Queen presented Points of Light awards to outstanding volunteers across the Commonwealth who changed the lives of their community.

    “Pte Hammond exemplifies these qualities. It has been a privilege to get to know Pte Hammond and to experience his selflessness,” he said.

    “He is a force of nature and an inspiration to many, including me.”

    Pte Hammond, who was drafted into the Royal West African Frontier Force at the age 16, will receive the award at the UK High Commission in Accra at a date still to be decided.

    “This is marvellous, this is wonderful, it’s beyond my comprehension,” he tweeted in a video produced by the Guba Foundation and Forces Help Africa, the two non-governmental organisations helping him in his fundraising efforts.

    “Surprises keep coming – I’m short of words, I don’t know what to say,” he said.

    Earlier this month, he had received a letter from Prince Harry, the Queen’s grandson, commending him on his walk.

    Pte Hammond had met Prince Harry, who works to support veterans, during an event at the Field of Remembrance in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London last year.

    Three years after the end of World War II, Ghana, then the Gold Coast, was rocked by riots following the killing of three Ghanaian veterans who had been demanding compensation for their service during the conflict.

    It became a milestone in Ghana’s struggle for independence from the UK, which was achieved in 1957.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Togbe is not helping Hearts Of Oak- Joe Tagoe

    Former Accra Great Olympics and Accra Hearts Of Oak midfielder, Joe Tagoe has lambasted board chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak, Togbe Afede and the entire management over poor management of the club.

    Speaking on Agopramanso on Ashaiman TV, the diminutive midfielder revealed how unsatisfied he is with the management of his former club under the watch of Togbe Afede.

    “I do not see him helping Hearts of Oak. I have not gotten closer to him much, but from afar, he is not helping.

    The management of Hearts of Oak are not good in terms of managing a club.

    At first, when playing football, your first motive is to play for Hearts or Kotoko. We have learnt our lessons now and we would not want the next generation to fall victim.

    I will not advice young players who come to me for advise to play for Hearts. What I will tell you will let you run from Hearts.

    I expect them to invite some of us who criticize the club on television or radio and sit us down and will know why we are saying that.

    They always want to be the best or one of the best clubs in Africa, but behind the scene, what goes on is not good at all.”

    Source: ghsportsnews.com

  • Ensure free, fair and peaceful primaries – Akufo-Addo

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged aspirants and delegates in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries to help ensure that the elections are held in a free, fair and peaceful manner.

    In a message ahead of the primaries that come off on Saturday, June 20, 2020, he called on all who would take part in the process to adhere to the enhanced hygiene and social distancing protocols established for the contest.

    “Let us respect the enhanced hygiene and social distancing protocols the Electoral Commission has put in place to guarantee our safety, and to prove to all that, in spite of COVID-19, our nation can conduct an electoral process, where the sanctity of the ballot is preserved.

    The President advised aspirants and delegates not to work at cross purposes, cast aside their differences, and be committed to unity and the progress of the party.

    He said the contest should serve to bolster the unity of the NPP and enhance its credentials.

    “On Saturday, there will be no individual winners, neither will there be losers. It is the NPP that must emerge stronger, united and victorious.

    “We have a collective responsibility to demonstrate to the country, once again, our credentials of being the party with the strongest attachment to the principles of democratic accountability.

    “We dare not fail the Ghanaian people.”

    “So, let us join hands, in the aftermath of the primaries, to advance the principles and ideals of our party, the realisation of which are essential to the freedom, progress and prosperity of the Ghanaian people.”

    “We must remember, at all times, that we are the only party capable of supervising the transformation of our economy and nation that all Ghanaians want,” he stated.

    Source: GNA

  • Three slavery museums to be constructed in Ketu South Municipality

    According to reports on Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment for most developing countries. It is closely linked to the social-economic, and environmental well-being of these countries.

    Maritime or ocean-related tourism, are for example vital sectors of the economy in small island developing States (SIDS) and coastal least developed countries (LDCs).

    A lead search by Professor Wazi Apoh from the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, University of Ghana – Legon, has led to the discovery of slave sites in two communities in the Ketu South municipality.

    In his quest to revive history and culture, Professor Apoh sought support from the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Elliott Edem Agbenorwu, Torgbui Sape Agbo V and Torgbui Dovo V all from Somey traditional area and got funding form Gerda Henkel Foundation, an NGO in Germany for the construction of two museums and a slave market visitor centre in Hedzranawo and Adafienu.

    In a speech delivered by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Elliott Agbenorwu, he expressed delight in the commencement of the project which would bring a major turnaround for economic activities. He pledged on behalf of his government that by the time the buildings are ready, feeder roads leading to the sites would be constructed.

    Prof Wazi Apoh, who took a turn to address a handful of community members gathered, noted that as the contractors are on-site, the projects would be completed in five(5) months.

    “As we speak now, the contractor is on-site moulding blocks to begin work. We believe that once the project is completed it will showcase the culture and history of the community, showcase a lot of past slave trade in this area. It will also create an avenue for people to sell art and craft which will bring an influx of tourism in the area,” he said.

    Gerda Henkel Foundation has awarded a € 90,000 for all three projects.

    Torgbui Sape Agbo V, the Divisional Chief of Somey traditional area, has called on the people to willingly donate items in their possession to be kept in the Museum.

    The chiefs and the people are grateful to have Hedzranawo Adzidor Slave Market Center, Hedzranawo Slave Museum and Adafienu Palace Slave Museum.

    In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development SDG target 8.9, aims to “by 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”, you are welcomed to tour these site in ” Year of Return ” by African Countries.

    Source: Slyvia Awuye

  • Nana Aba Anamoah’s real age revealed on her birthday

    Nana Aba Anamoah is a Ghanaian award-winning media personality, news anchor and broadcaster.

    Popular TV broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has turned a year older today, June 19, 2020.

    Nana Aba Anamoah used to host the top shows on TV3 including the Diva Show.

    Anamoah was the information presenter until her suspension and resignation.

    A photo of her beautiful son.

    She is currently the host of State of Affairs at GHOne TV.

    Friday, June 19, 2020, was the birthday of Nana Aba Anamoah who is the acting General Manager of GHOne TV. To mark the occasion, Nana Aba has dropped some beautiful photos in celebration of her special day.

    The Celebrated Ghanaian news broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah has enrolled her son in a University outside the African continent.

    Richard Brown popularly known as Osebo is tired of people referring to him as Nana Aba Anamoah’s Baby Daddy.

    Nana Aba Anamoah’s son, Paa Kow, has grown into a fine and tall man.

    She is currently 42 years old.

    Nana Aba Anamoah had her degree in Banking and Finance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.

    Have a look at some of her photos.

    Source: opera.com

  • Nana Aba Anamoah shed tears as Fameye surprise her with something special on her birthday (Video)

    The popular presenter, Nana Aba Anamoah celebrate her birthday today and the talented vocalist, Fameye surprises her with powerful music in her house.

    The popular and talented musician, Peter Fameye visited the “Gh one TV” presenter in her house with a beautiful acoustic music to celebrate the birthday of the presenter.

    The beautiful female presenter couldn’t hold her tears as she opened her door to meet Fameye and his crew performing a heart touching song.

    The talented musician didn’t sing for the Female presenter only but also graced her birthday with beautiful gifts which made the popular “Gh one TV” presenter to shed tears.

    Would say Fameye and Nana Aba Anamoah are having some thing serious going on between then or it is just a friendly something?

    Watch the performance below:

     

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    Fameye stage surprise performance for Nana Aba Anamoah as she celebrates her birthday

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    Source: opera.com

  • Government yet to give out coronavirus equipment

    Basic schools in the country, have reminded government to honour it promise to equip them with necessary COVID-19 tools as they feverishly prepare for the reopening for final year students.

    According to the school heads, they are set to reopen except that they are yet to receive equipment and materials for the management of the killer virus as promised them by government for smooth stay of students and teachers.

    The authorities, who spoke in turns to the media during a disinfection exercise by waste management company Zoomlion, financed by the Ghana Education Service (GES), said they are set for the task ahead as the fight against COVID-19 continues, but said their job would be smoother when government fulfills its part of the bargain.

    Meanwhile, the leadership of the Conference of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) yesterday expressed similar concern, when it met President Akufo-Addo at the seat of government, Jubilee House.

    But the President allayed their fears assuring by Sunday, the promised materials will be delivered to the various schools nationwide.

    Government on announcing the resumption of schools for final year students, disclosed plans to provide schools with items such as Veronica Buckets, thermometer guns, sanitizers, facemasks among others at no cost to parents and students.

    But barely a week to the reopening of these schools, there is been no sign of these important items from neither the Education Ministry nor the Ghana Education Service, though the schools say they are in constant touch with them to have the items supplied.

    Speaking in separate interviews with journalists during the disinfection exercise on Wednesday in Ho in the Volta Region, the headmasters and headmistresses expressed concern about the near delay and called on those in charge to hasten the process to forestall any setback.

    The nationwide exercise has seen basic and Senior High Schools in the Volta and Oti Regions disinfected to rid the schools of any bacteria or virus causing diseases, including the novel coronavirus.

    It is the second time in two months, second cycle institutions for instance, are being disinfected since the outbreak of the virus in Ghana in March.

    The one week exercise has seen several schools, including the Dome A.M.E Zion Basic School, Fiavi SDA Basic School, Fiavi M.A /Global Basic School, and the Fiavi E. P Basic School all in the Volta Region benefitting.

    In the same vein, the Holy Spirit College of Education, Sacred Heart Senior High School, Prosper College Senior High School, Wallahs Academy Senior High School, all in Ho and many others in Volta and Oti regions also disinfected on Tuesday.

    Assistant Headmaster of Dome A.M.E Zion Basic School, Ernest Adrator, thanked government for the initiative, adding the school was fortunate to have been provided with sanitizers before it was closed down, but are looking forward to what government has promised.

    “For my colleague teachers, they are ever ready, they want to come because they want to prepare the final year students. Now seeing that the government has sent another group to come and fumigate the classrooms for us, we are very grateful to the government for that particular one also.

    But we already heard also that government will provide Veronica Buckets, sanitizers and face masks, that one has not yet come, but we are hoping that they will live up to expectation so that when they come things will move on well”.

    With the final year student population of just 20, Mr Adrator, said they are sure to follow the safety protocol measures outlined by the government to the latter.

    While applauding government for the disinfection programme, Fiavi S.D.A Basic School headmaster, Lona Kodzotse, said the school is going to ensure the 51 final year students follow strictly, the protocol measures.

    He said, anyone who flouts the directive by the president, would be punished to serve as a deterrent to others.

    “What we are saying is that we are appealing to the government to send the things that are needed for the smooth resumption of school, i.e. the hand sanitizers, facemasks and Veronica Buckets and everything that is needed to bring confidence to both students and teachers”.

    Headmistress of Ho Fiave E. P School Complex, Lenna Evelyn Abena Ackah, was appreciative of the initiative to disinfect the schools by the government, as the virus continues to spread in the midst of the resumption of schools.

    She assured, school authorities are committed to do their part, so that the final year students can complete their examination with success.

    She also added her voice to calls to government to release the promised COVID-19 materials on time.

    Source: The Herald

  • Chelsea linked with sensational €120 million move for Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo

    Chelsea have been linked with a sensational summer move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

    The Blues have already looked impressive in the transfer window – and it hasn’t even opened yet!

    Frank Lampard’s side have already agreed a €40 million deal for Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech, who will arrive at Stamford Bridge on July 1.

    Timo Werner is also expected to move to London, with Chelsea reportedly activating his release clause – which actually expires today (Tuesday).

    While The Blues are trying to get that deal across the line, it seems they also have their eyes on an even bigger transfer – one for Juventus superstar Ronaldo.

    According to Marca, who cite the global press, Chelsea are prepared to part with €120 million to secure the forward’s signature.

    Ronaldo only arrived at Juventus in 2018 – costing the Italian champions €117m and although he’s been an integral part of the team, he has looked off the pace recently.

    But could we really see him return to the Premier League with Chelsea? It’s hard to imagine.

    It's unlikely we'll see Ronaldo at Chelsea

    Yes, Roman Abramovich appears to be splashing the cash this summer. But he’s building Lampard a project for the future and Ronaldo doesn’t exactly fit that philosophy.

    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 35-years-old now and although he’s still undoubtedly one of the world’s best players, he doesn’t have too much time left at the very top.

    When you look at the other players Chelsea have been linked with signing – 24-year-old Werner and Ben Chilwell (23) – it seems unlikely Abramovich will spend over 100 euros on a 35-year-old.

    Werner is on his way to Chelsea

    Ronaldo to Chelsea? Sorry, we just can’t see it happening. We may have already found the craziest transfer rumour of the summer – and the window hasn’t even opened yet!

  • Africa is facing depression Sarkodie

    Ghanaian Rapper Micheal Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie has lamented over the problems the African continent is facing.

    The Award winning rapper has released his new track which talks about the slavery of the African continent by the Westerners. The rapper lamented in his new song titled “Brown paper bag” how the Westerners stole the riches of the African continent and still rule the blacks.

    In a recent post made by the rapper, he lamented on how the African continent was facing depression due to the slavery they find themselves in. He tweeted “A rich continent but we facing depression. They strip us naked and try to take out possessions and now we facing recession #brownpaperbag 🖤✊🏻

    See post below….

    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • People I helped have all neglected me – Eric Bekoe

    Former Asante Kotoko striker, Eric Bekoe has revealed that he feels hurt after people he helped have all neglected him.

    The one time Ghana Premier League top scorer was known for his benevolence.

    With a club at the moment, Bekoe feels hurt after people have failed to help him after helping them out.

    According to him, people he foots their hospital bills have all failed to pick up his calls.

    “At the peak of my career, I made mistake paying school fees and hospital bills for persons who did not contribute to my success but today they ignore my calls,” he told Angel FM.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Nana Aba Anamoah releases hot photos to celebrate her 42nd birthday

    Popular Broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah is celebrating her birthday today, and there have been many well-wishes for her so far.

    According to Google, Nana Aba Anamoah is 42 years old. Yes, do you believe that? Well, on Celebrating her birthday, Nana Aba Anamoah shared these hot photos to mark her day.

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    19th June 👀 Dress: @laurenhautecouture Hair: @oh_my_hairr Photographer: @xhibit.photography Fabric: @silkafricana

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    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • Coronavirus: Ghanaians should take personal responsibility – Herbert Mensah

    Herbert Mensah, President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby Union, has called on the public and the Ghana Rugby Union to continue taking personal responsibilities in the fight against the deadly coronavirus disease.

    Ghana has recorded 229 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 12,193 cases with 58 deaths and 7,813 active cases as at June 16.

    In a social media post, Mr Mensah said, “Covid-19 is a reality and urged those in the Ghana Rugby to take measures to avoid contracting the virus.

    “We have watched the pandemic grow around the world and understand that it was not exclusive to everybody else, but we are also part of the global world and so we should be careful,” he said. “In this last two to three weeks, we have seen the numbers rise in terms of testing and in terms of the number of people contracting the virus.

    “I think we got 300 to 500 increments daily in terms of people having it. We are very lucky as a country that the President closed the borders and minimised risks,” Mr Mensah said.

    Source: GNA

  • I love a man who can cook, it turns me on Lydia Forson

    Ladies have many ways they get turned on. Actress Lydia Forson has disclosed what turns her on in a man.

    Guess what? According to Lydia Forson, he loves a man who can cook. She added that its such a turn on for her.

    Lydia Forson tweeted that;

    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • Sarkodie celebrates Nana Aba Anamoahs birthday in a grand style

    Award winning rapper Sarkodie has joined the train of celebrants to celebrate ace Journalist Nana Aba Anamoah.

    Television personality and acting Manager of EIB Networks Nana Aba Anamoah who turned 42 today, has been celebrated by fans and loved ones. Social media has been flooded with immerse praises to the broadcast journalist as she celebrates her birthday.

    The rapper Sarkodie has flooded his timeline with birthday messages and praises to Nana Aba Anamoah. In series of tweets, Sarkodie wished Nana Aba a happy birthday and she also replied back with love.

    Source: www.ghgossip.com

  • Captain Smart and Maame Dokono sent running out of the studio after live snakes were brought in

    Angel FM and Angel TV have been in the Ghanaian media not too long ago but have captured the hearts of many with amazing programmes.

    The latest is the introduction of the Anopa Bofoo newspaper review section. On Fridays there is a special edition titled, Old School. This edition gives the presenters the chance to wear old school uniforms and act like their past days in school.

    Elderly people who have been in the media are also brought to the studios on Friday to share their experiences.

    Today, June 19, 2020, the programme started with an assembly where a host of presenters in their old school uniforms led by Captain Smart and Yaa Brefo.

    Then, this is followed by a classroom section in the studios. The student presenters and the general public are educated on some pertinent issues.

    Grace Omaboe and Amankwa Ampofo were at the studios today. They however had to bolt out after live snakes were brought to the studios. Even Captain Smart who called for the snakes could barely control himself as he fled in flight upon seeing the snakes.

    It took real persuasion to convince him to finally hold one of the snakes. Maame Dokono however did not turn up again till the show was over. She picked her bag immediately she heard that snakes were about to be brought. It was a hilarious sight, seeing Captain Smart on the run from the snakes.

    Source: opera.com

  • Autonomous premier league advisory committee calls for inputs from clubs, others

    The Autonomous Premier League Advisory Committee, on Monday, June 15, 2020, held their first meeting at the Headquarters of the Ghana Football Association.

    The Togbe Afede XIV-led Committee would advise the GFA Executive Council on issues such as objectives of the new format, the requirement from members and the role of the GFA to make the new format a success.

    The 5-man committee has been instituted to come up with the modalities, processes and roadmap for the establishment of an autonomous Ghana Premier League and have up to two months to submit their first draft to the Executive Council for consideration.

    In attendance were Chairman of the Committee Togbe Afede XIV, GFA Executive Council member Dr. Toni Aubynn (member) and Chairman of the Club Licensing Board, Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh (member). Others included Eric Delali Senaye, Vice-President of Inter Allies Football Club (member) and Mr. John Ansah, Operations Manager of Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs Football Club (member).

    The Committee has extended invitation to all stakeholders including the 18 Premier League clubs, other clubs, players, referees, match commissioners, supporters, football enthusiasts, the media, corporate Ghana and all participants in football to submit inputs through proposals and memoranda for consideration through info@ghanafa.org on or before Friday, July 17, 2020.

    The Autonomous Premier League Advisory Committee also indicated its intention to engage club owners and other key stakeholders as part of its quest to ensure that all views are brought into their work.

    Source: ghanafa.org

  • Mining drives Producer Inflation in May 2020

    For a second straight month, the mining and quarrying sub-sector has been the lead driver of producer inflation, as the index in the month of May 2020 recorded an increase to 8.4 percent, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown.

    This rate represents a 1.0 percentage point increase in producer inflation relative to the rate recorded in April 2020 at 7.4 percent.

    During the month, the manufacturing sub-sector, which constitutes more than two-thirds of total industry, also contributed marginally to the increase in the all industry rates.

    The producer price inflation in the Mining and Quarrying sub-sector increased by 4.5 percentage points over its April 2020 rate of 38.0 percent to record 42.5 percent in May 2020, whereas the producer inflation for Manufacturing increased by 0.6 percentage points to record 1.1 percent.

    The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices received by domestic producers for the production of their goods and services.

    Undoubtedly, the continuous increase in demand for gold as a safe haven with regards to value, has been a key contributor to the rates upsurge for May 2020.

    The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim affirmed this, saying, “The increase in the Mining and Quarrying inflation rate from 38.0 percent in April 2020 to 42.5 percent in May 2020 was as a result of increases in the price of gold in May 2020 and the depreciation of the local currency.”

    Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the World Gold Council have affirmed that, in the short-term there is risk and uncertainty, where market downturns often boost investment demand for gold as a safe haven asset.

    Further to this, the Council stated that opportunity cost representing the perceived relative value of competing assets including bonds (interest rates) and currencies, influence investor attitudes towards gold. More often than not, three variables capture this theme in the form of the nominal 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields, a developed market currency index and an emerging market currency index.

    The price of gold on the international market rose from about US$ 1,702.75 per ounce on April 30, 2020 to US$ 1,717 per ounce as at May 28, 2020. The commodity was trading at US$ 1,724.35 per ounce as at June 17, 2020.

    For the Manufacturing sector, the Government Statistician said, “The marginal increase in the manufacturing sector inflation rate from 0.5 percent in April 2020 to 1.1 percent in May 2020 was as a result of increases in an inflation rate for the manufacture of other non-metallic minerals products from 9.9 percent in April 2020 to 12.7 percent in May 2020.”

    Trends

    In May 2019, the producer price inflation rate for all industry was 6.7 percent. The rate then increased consistently to record 10.2 percent in August 2019 but declined to 8.9 percent in October 2019. The rate then increased again continuously to record 14.5 percent in January 2020 but thereafter declined to record 6.8 percent in March 2020. However, the rate increased again to record 8.4 percent in May 2020.

    Source: goldstreetbusiness.com

  • Wilson Agbesi lands top Minifootball position

    Mr. Wilson Agbesi, the Secretary-General of the Ghana Wheelchair Basketball Federation (GWBF), has landed an Executive Board Member post at the Minifootball Association of Ghana (MAG).

    Mr. Agbesi who doubles as the President of the Ghana wheelchair Minigolf Association (GAWMA) would serve on the board for a period of five years and a maximum of three terms.

    President of MAG, Mr. Andrews Ako Nai congratulated Mr. Agbesi on his appointment and wished him the very best and hoped his appointment would bring the needed change to the association.

    Agbesi in an interview after confirmed the appointment and said, “yes I have received the official appointment letter to serve on the board of MAG and I must say I am humbled and as well thank the Almighty God for making it possible and granting me this great opportunity to once again contribute my quota to the development of Ghana Sports.

    “I would also want to thank the leadership of MAG for the trust and confidence they have in me and want to assure them of my total commitment, dedication, trust, honest, determination and hard work as much as the task given to me is a concern, I would focus on the task and getting positive results would be my priority.

    Source: GNA

  • George Afriyie not ready for Kotoko job

    Mr George Afriyie, former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, has said he is not ready to take up the Chief Executive Officer mantle at Asante Kotoko.

    The President of Okyeman Planners Athletic Club has been strongly linked with the CEO job after the George Amoako-led management team was dissolved by the board.

    But Afriyie who has vast experience in football administration said he was happy to be linked with the job and still upholds the strong bond between him, supporters, and life patron of Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II but cannot assume the Kotoko role due to some other commitments.

    ”I am blessed to have personal relationships with His Royal Majesty “The Wise King” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Board Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei.

    “They are truly priceless. I am also fortunate to share such an unbreakable bond with some part of the Kotoko fraternity.

    “In the aftermath of the GFA Presidential elections, I received several calls from Kotoko faithful and followers urging me to consider taking up the position of the CEO of the club. I still continue to receive such calls and messages on a daily basis”.

    “Kotoko is a great club and would want to serve one day. But, I want to state that I have currently taken up a commitment which would not permit me to take up the role”

    “I urge all (both the media and the sporting public) to respect the decision of the Great One-Otumfou Osei Tutu II, who in his wisdom has appointed the board to enact policies and steer the affairs of the club”

    “I am of the strong conviction that the board is made up of highly competent individuals who have unquestionable expertise to make the right choices for the club,” Mr Afriyie said in a statement.

    This puts Nana Yaw Amponsah in strong contention for the Kotoko job with the board set to announce a new management team in the coming days.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: GNA

  • Late payment of coaches is not right, end that practice – Kwesi Appiah to MoYS

    Former Black Stars head coach, James Kwasi Appiah has kicked against the late payment of salaries of national team coaches in the country as he stresses that the practice must be abolished.

    The experienced tactician and former Ghana international have been owed by the Ministry of Youth of Sports for the past 6 months with some 5 months salary arrears before partying ways with the national team.

    In an interview with BBC Sports Africa, Coach Kwasi Appiah has lamented over the practice of delay in payment to coaches in the West African country as he calls on employers to stop that practice.

    “It’s not right and should not be encouraged – irrespective of whether (the coach is) local or foreign”, the gaffer shared.

    Meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has cleared 2 out of the 5 months salary arrears owed Coach Kwesi Appiah and the technical team he worked with at the Black Stars.

    The Ministry says they are making arrangements and will pay the rest very soon.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Ghana spends GH¢6.40bn on interest payments in 1st quarter

    The government of Ghana spent GH¢6.40bn on interest payments in the first quarter of 2020.

    This represented 1.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and in line with the envisioned target of GH¢6.42 billion.

    According to the Bank of Ghana, total interest payments constituted almost 64% of domestic revenue, undermining fiscal flexibility.

    While domestic interest payments outturn was close to the proposed target, external interest payments were somewhat above the planned target due to additional payments not factored in the programme targets, it said.

    Together with wages and salaries, they accounted for over 120% of domestic revenue, suggesting a lack of fiscal space and inherent rigidities in the budget execution.

    Wages and salaries amounted to GH¢6.50 billion (1.7% of GDP), above the envisioned target of GH¢5.94 billion (1.5% of GDP).

    The situation means that government depends on grants and other sources of funds to finance capital projects, raising concerns going forward.

    In 2020, the government is expected to spend GH¢23 billion on interest payments but that may not be so because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Some multilateral institutions and sovereign nations that support the government budget may cut loan repayment schedule or cancel some debts owed them.

    Source: Class FM

  • Jordan Ayew on the brink of new record as Crystal Palace face Bournemouth

    Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is just a point away from setting a new record at Crystal Palace as the player with the most impact in a single season for the club.

    The 28-year-old has already netted eight times for the Eagles in the Premier League this season, with his goals fetching the club 14 points.

    If the ex-Swansea City forward scores in any of the remaining nine matches to gain the club a win or a draw, he becomes the player to have gained more points for the club since the 2004/05 season, when Adam Johnson made the most impact for the club.

    No player has ever made so many contributions to the club since Johnson.

    The English Premier League is back, but Jordan Ayew and his Crystal Palace teammates will have to wait till Saturday to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Park.

    Before the break, due to coronavirus, Ayew won Palace back to back games against Brighton and Watford.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Why Isaac Newton died a virgin

    Newton was rigorously puritanical: when one of his few friends told him “a loose story about a nun”, he ended their friendship.

    Source: SHÆLOM

  • Lady whines Captain Smart till his pressure comes in funny video – Watch

    Captain Smart is not dulling at his new job as he receives “twerkings” on live radio on his morning show at Angel FM

    Captain Smart together with Ohemaa Woyeje, Kofi Adoma, and other reputable names in Radio recently move to “Angel FM” promising an extraordinary radio experience.

    Definitely doing what he promised his followers, [to entertain them], Blessed Godsbrain Smart is spotted in Angel FM studio enjoying a lap dance from a live band performer.

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    Obi Papa 😂😂😂 eii Captain Smart

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  • Legon Cities will avoid relegation if the league resumes – Fatawu Dauda

    Legons Cities skipper Fatawu Dauda is confident his club will avoid the drop should the league be continued.

    Speaking on Cape Coast-based Live FM, the Legon Cities goalkeeper revealed that his team is ready to play if the FA decides to resume the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season and he remains hopeful that they will improve their current league position and avoid relegation.

    “The truncation of the league depends on the FA but we are ready to play. Legon cities will not be at our current position on the log forever and we shall skip relegation,” he said.

    Fatawu Duada 35, however believes the Ghana Premier League can be as competitive and attractive if the government supports the football administrators in the country.

    “The league can be competitive, the government can also help the clubs because, in Nigeria, the government helps a lot,” he added.

    Legon Cities before the league was suspended due to the COVID-19

    Position 16th

    Played 14

    Won 2

    Draw 4

    Lost 8

    Source: footballghana.com

  • US$310m remains outstanding to Petroleum Holding Fund

    An audit assessment undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the Auditor General has revealed that a total outstanding debt of US$310.34 million is owed the Petroleum Holding Fund Most of this is debt of Ghana National Gas Company Limited which owes US$308.77 million for gas supplied by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

    The remaining outstanding debt of US$1.57 million comprises surface rental fees which have not been paid by a number of petroleum exploration entities namely, GOSCO/Heritage Exploration and Production Ghana Ltd, Sahara Fields Energy Ltd, Britannia-U Ghana Ltd and Swiss African Oil Company Ltd.

    Regarding Sahara Fields Energy Ltd, Britannia-U Ghana Ltd and Swiss African Oil Company Ltd, the audit assessment indicates that the three companies have failed to honour their payment obligations despite stringent efforts to have them pay.

    To ensure payment, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is collaborating with the Petroleum Commission to ensure the companies comply or face the necessary sanctions.

    This is contained in the recent report on Management of Petroleum Funds for 2018 which has since been submitted to Parliament.

    In fact, section 3 subsection 2 of Petroleum Revenue Management ACT 2011 (Act 815) requires that petroleum revenue assessed as due in each month shall be paid by direct transfer into the Petroleum Holding Fund by the 15th day of the ensuing month by the entities obliged to make the payment. However, such petroleum entities failed to make payments.

    Also, section 3 subsection 4 of Act 815 states that where the liability of an entity to make a payment is not discharged on the required date, the entity shall pay as a penalty, an additional five percent of the original amount for each day of default or the default rate established under any other law.

    Consequently, the Auditor General estimates the number of penalties due from the default to be US$10.79 billion as per section 3 subsection 4 of Act 815.

    The failure of the petroleum entities to make payments to the Petroleum Holding Fund implies that there a loss of income which would have been earned if the funds had been paid by the entities on time and invested.

    To strengthen business control and improve operational efficiency, the Auditor General is recommending that monies due to the Petroleum Funds should be promptly collected and any late payments should attract interest as stipulated by Section 3 subsection 4 of Act 815.

    Source: goldstreetbusiness.com

  • Jordan Ayew on the brink of a new record in EPL

    Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is just a point away from setting a new record at Crystal Palace as the player with the most impact in a single season for the club.

    The 28-year old has already netted eight times for the Eagles in the Premier League this season, with his goals fetching the club 14 points.

    If the ex-Swansea City forward scores in any of the remaining nine matches to gain the club a win or a draw, he becomes the player to have gained more points for the club since the 2004/05 season, when Adam Johnson made the most impact for the club.

    No player has ever made so much contributions to the club since Johnson.

    The English Premier League is back, but Jordan Ayew and his Crystal Palace teammates will have to wait till Saturday to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Park.

    Before the break, due to coronavirus, Ayew won Palace back to back games against Brighton and Watford.

    Watch Jordan’s Ayew eight goals for Crystal Palace in the EPL.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Dominase SDA Hospital staff buy own PPE for coronavirus fight

    Some health workers at Dominase SDA Hospital in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region have purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth GHS10,000 from their voluntary contributions.

    The cash was contributed by medical doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health workers, chaplains, orderlies and security personnel of the facility to augment the fight against COVID-19.

    On Wednesday, 15 April 2020; management of the facility set up a committee to solicit alms from staff and the general public to buy PPE.

    The chairman of the COVID-19 Fund Committee, Mr. Adu Gyamfi Boadi explained that they were motivated by the urgent need to buy PPE to protect hospital staff and clients from contracting the deadly virus.

    He told Class News’ Maxwell Attah that 30 pieces of face shield with mask, 10 cartoons of hand sanitizers, four boxes of a surgical mask, four automatic-hand-sanitizer dispenser, three pulse oximetres, 1,200 reusable face masks, among others were purchased from the fund.

    He remarked that government alone cannot afford to supply all the needed PPE to the hospital, adding, “so we have to buy some to protect ourselves. As health workers, and we have done this, it will motivate others to come and help us.”

    So far, one medical doctor at Kwadaso SDA Hospital has died after 97 health workers in the region were infected with COVID-19.

    The Principal Health Administrator of the facility, Mr. Thomas Asamoah appealed to civil society organizations, NGOs and philanthropists to support health facilities with cash and PPE to protect their staff.

     

    Source: Class FM

  • Don’t doubt me : Come for one touch. Angel Obinim urges the public to try his new angelic direction

    Leader and founder of International Gods Way Church IGWC Rev Angel Obinim has introduced a new way of deliverance for his church members.

    Source: Abrefa

  • You have failed, resign now – HRH Oscar Doe tells Kan-Dapaah

    Ghanaian businessman, HRH Oscar Yao Doe has told the Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah to advise himself and tender his resignation from office immediately.

    According to the frontline business mogul, the minister has failed and has not been in charge of his ministry since his appointment.

    HRH Doe lamented that during Kan-Dapaah’s time, the National Security has been used for many criminal activities. In a public post this morning, HRH Doe wrote…

    “Honourable Albert Kan-Dapaah should resign immediately as minister for national security. He has failed. Over months, it has become obvious that he is not in charge, and that the national security, which is a very important institution is being controlled by people wearing cheap clothes and cheap perfumes making noise on TV”.

    He alleged that the national security is now being used for many criminal activities, adding that Ghana should not be like this. The laws of Ghana should be appreciated by all.

    “The laws should be fairly applied and for our collective good, no individual should be above the laws of Ghana”.

    “This poor Akufo-Addo presidency is destroying every foundation of Ghana. If Kan Albert Dapaah doesn’t resign, I call on the spirit of those who lost their lives to give Ghana independence and freedom to pray from their grave against the blatant injustices going on,” HRH Oscar Yao Doe added.

     

    Source: Peace FM

  • List of Ghana presidents, ranked according to their good works

    Below are list of Ghana presidents, ranked according to their good works and how Ghanaians are happy about their government.

    Kwame Nkrumah

    Kwame Nkrumah was a Ghanaian politician (the “show boy” of Ghana’s politics) and revolutionary. He was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, having led the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957.

    JJ Rawlings

    Jerry John Rawlings became President of the Republic of Ghana before embarking on success coup D’etat in 1979.

    John Dramani Mahama

    The Leader and flagbearer of the National democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama.

    John kuffour

    As Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs he represented Ghana on a number of occasions. From 1969 to December 1971 he led Ghana’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

    Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

    Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo the current president of Ghana.

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    Source: Jamaicagh

  • Auditor-General submits report on Petroleum Management Fund to Parliament

    The Auditor-General (A-G) has submitted a report on the Management of Petroleum Funds for 1st January 2018 to 31 December 2018 to Parliament.

    A statement signed by Mrs Ama Awoe-Bosumafi Assistant Director of Public Relations Unit on behalf of the Director General, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, in Accra, said the audit was carried out in accordance with Article 187(2) of the Constitution of Ghana, Section 16 of the Audit Service Act 2()00, (Act 584), and Section 45 of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act 2011, (Act 815).

    “The A-G used methodologies that are in line with internationally accepted standards to conduct the audit,” it said . “The A-G hereby notifies the public that in line with Section 23 of Act 584, a copy of the report is available at for free download”.

    Source: B&FT Online

  • Video of Nana Akufo-Addo telling a journalist what he thinks about Donald Trump causes stir online

    Addo Dankwa “Nana” Akufo-Addo is currently the President of Ghana. He has been in office since 7 January 2017. He previously served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007 under the Kufuor-led administration.

    As a president of Ghana, he has traveled a lot meeting other government officials and presidents of other countries including the one and only Donald Trump.

    In an interview with Aljazeera, the journalist asked him what he thinks about Donald Trump, according to the journalist she has been following Nana Akufo-Addo and she noticed all his twits about the USA president is different. This is what the president of Ghana has to say about him

    “I was with a group of African leaders during the last UN General Assembly in September in New York but eight of nine of us were invited by him to lunch and the impression that he conveyed, the sense of himself that we all got was very different from the public image.

    We had, first of all, certain humanity, you know he walked in and said I don’t know too much about your place I’ve called you here for you to tell me a little bit so I could know a little bit more I just have one. He made the statement I have one or two friends who go there may come to your country congratulate but the attitude that he showed during the lunch I think most of the people have conceived a wrong impression about him”


    Source: Jayices1234

  • Coronavirus: Ghanaians attitude ‘alarming’, President must introduce strict measures – Atik Mohammed

    Atik Mohammed has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to introduce strict measures to curb the Coronavirus pandemic.

    According to Atik Mohammed, looking at the rapid case count of the disease in the country, it is advisable for the President to escalate the measures to ensure all Ghanaians adhere to the preventive health protocols.

    Ghana’s COVID-19 case count now stands at 12,929 after 339 new cases were added, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Thursday.

    The number of recoveries now stands at 4,468 and death toll, 66.

    This brings the total number of active cases to 8,395.

    4 of the cases are critical and on ventilators and 14 severe.

    Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’, Atik Mohammed was worried about the unperturbed attitude of many Ghanaians towards the pandemic.

    “I think its about time we re-escalated some of the measures. The President de-escalated some of the measures and removed some of the restrictions but it appears the outcome is becoming more worrisome. For me, we need to re-escalate some of the measures because now people are acting like there’s nothing in town. They’re walking as if life is normal or they do business as usual but we’re not out of the woods yet.”

     

    Source: Peace FM

  • Embrace digitisation or risk your job security – Bank staff advised

    Staff of banks and financial institutions have been urged to adapt to the rapid developments in digitisation in order to stay relevant in the industry.

    Speaking at the maiden Ghana Banking Sector Report Webinar organised by Business24 Media Limited, the Head of Channels at UMB Bank, Myles Hagan, cautioned that any banker who wants to remain employed would need to enhance their education and skills in digital banking operations.

    “Presently, certain institutions have adopted working from home, which means you do not necessarily have to come to the office but can use digital tools to execute your functions. Moving forward, in terms of workforce and digital adoption, staff who can equip themselves with knowledge to use technology are in a better position to remain in their jobs, as against those that may find challenges in adopting digital tools,” he said.

    Several major technological trends are converging and transforming digital banking services for businesses. The result is that banks across the country and beyond are waking up to growing competition and the changing demands of their clients.

    Mr. Hagan said companies of all sizes across the continent are embarking on their own digital transformations.

    Businesses want faster and more convenient methods to transfer funds and analyse their financial data. This means shifting away from manual paper-based processes and adopting electronic, increasingly automated payment processes that also allow more sophisticated, data-driven decisions, he said.

    He also explained that digital channels such as ATMs, internet banking, and mobile apps have always been around, but it was the adoption and uptake that was missing.

    However, he said, the onset of Covid-19 has spurred growth in digital adoption, with most entities in the ecosystem (banks, fintechs and allied services like telcos) reengineering their existing portfolio, which has affected processes.

    “For example, if there was patronage initially of a mobile app, customers now want a little bit more than what used to be on the app. Most banks will be recording about 90 percent uptake in digital services—and that is very good. It helps us drive more uptake by advising customers and putting up educative materials so most customers will move towards digital rather than analogue.”

    He added that banks need to provide a better, more relevant service, and invest in products that meet the changing customer needs of real-time, mobile, frictionless and simple banking.

    On how well banks are prepared to meet the dynamics of customer expectations, he stated: “Most banks are enhancing their levels of investments in the adoption of predictive analysis, artificial intelligence and business analytical tools, which can help us preempt customer expectations. So what is going to happen is most banks can forecast that this customer per his strength may need this.”

    At UMB, Mr. Hagan indicated, they have pushed digital uptake to 90 percent, and for the future they plan to ensure that all banking services are done digitally.

    Source: thebusiness24online.net

  • Social distancing still a major problem in Savannah Region – Minister

    The Minister for Savannah Region, Adam Salifu Braimah has said that the observation of social distancing is still a major problem.

    He explained that churches in the region have no problem complying with the protocols but called for an intense education for Muslims in the communities who still gather in the mosques to pray, attend weddings, naming and funeral ceremonies in large numbers which is against the basic protocols put in place by the government.

    The Minister who made these comments when he addressed a Press Conference at the Savannah Regional Coordinating Council in Damongo on June 18, 2020, also called on the media to educate the populace.

    He mentioned the Savannah Regional capital Damongo and Salaga as the major towns in the region that keeps defying the Coronavirus protocols adding that “we are counting so much on the media to educate our people especially Muslims because they are the people who go contrary to some of these things. God is everywhere”.

    The Savannah Region Minister said the region has recorded 34 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number to 35 with the laboratory confirmation of the cases done on 14th June 2020.

    He said 18 out of the 34 cases were recorded in Salaga in the East Gonja Municipality with the remaining 16 cases also recorded in Buipe in the Central Gonja district of the Savannah Region.

    He further said the Savannah Regional Health Directorate embarked on enhanced surveillance leading to the collection of sputum samples from clients who he described asymptomatic.

    Hon. Braimah explained that the results of the affected persons were communicated to them leading to the victims undergoing self-isolation in their various homes whilst contact tracing and sputum collection is ongoing at the two affected districts by the rapid response teams fully supported by their district assemblies which have led to the tracing of some 30 contacts so far.

    The minister urged the people of the Savannah Region to adhere to the basic principles of preventing the spread of COVID-19. He appealed to the media to help in the education of the people especially the market centers which people from all walks of life gather for business purposes.

    He said again that the region has so far been able to put in place 3 isolation centers in Damongo, Salaga and Bole with each center capable of receiving more than 30 persons.

    Meanwhile, the Savannah Regional Minister disclosed during the media briefing that some Personal Protective equipment has been sent to tertiary schools in the municipality which have reopened.

    The Director of Health Services for the Savannah region, Dr. Kubio said those affected even though show no signs and symptoms, they can still transmit the disease to other persons in the region, leading to self-isolation of the people.

    He also urged the people to abide by the protocols put in place to help fight the disease in the region.

     

    Source: nkilgifmonline.com

  • Just after Hushpuppi was arrested, FBI declares these three Nigerians wanted, Check out who they are

    Despite several arrests and convictions over fraudulent acts, Nigerian youths have continued to ply the trade in droves both at home and abroad. The capture of the famous Nigerian big boy popularly known as HushPuppi was meant to be a lesson that Fraud doesn’t pay, but still, more and more cases of defrauding acts are even being recorded.

    The sad news about it is that Nigerian youths seem to be taking the lead in the game. They choose to follow the get rich quick system instead of working hard and earning a living legitimately.

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI have declared these three Nigerian citizens wanted to be involved in defrauding acts in the United States.

    Abiola Ayorinde Kayode

    Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh

    The trio is currently wanted for their alleged involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 different businesses in the United States, resulting in combined losses of over USD 6,000,000.

    Say no to fraud; it doesn’t pay.

    Stop bringing bad names to our dear country Nigeria.

    Source: IdikaIdman

  • George Afriyie rules himself out of Asante Kotoko CEO job

    Former Ghana Football Association Vice President, George Afriyie has ruled himself out for the vacant Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer (CEO) job.

    Following the dissolving of the management team of the Ghana Premier League giants which had George Amoako as its CEO, the role has been left vacant.

    Several reports in the past few weeks have indicated that the two candidates being considered for the job are George Afriyie and Nana Yaw Amponsah, all former aspirants of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential position.

    In a statement from George Afriyie today, he has noted that he is aware of the interest but will not be able to take up the role because he is currently committed to a different job.

    “In the aftermath of the GFA Presidential elections, I received several calls from Kotoko faithful and followers urging me to consider taking up the position of the CEO of the club. I still continue to receive such calls and messages on a daily basis.

    “Kotoko is a great club and I would want to serve one day. But, I want to state that I have currently taken up a commitment I which would not permit me to take up the role”, the football administrator said.

    Below is the statement from George Afriyie:

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Thierry Henry; i thought i knew football, but at Barcelona I got deprogrammed.

    Thierry Henry who move to Spanish side Barcelona,has explain has he was Deprogrammed by Pep Guardiola style of Football, while playing with Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto And Lionel Messi.

    Thierry Henry said;

    “i went to Barcelona,I learned a lot a hell of a lot about something that I thought I had down to a tee. I thought I knew football,but at Barcelona I got Deprogrammed and reprogrammed, Barcelona was special man.”

    He continues saying;

    ” Competition is all for me, that’s what drives me,that what make me better. When I went to Barcelona, Ronaldinho was on the left, Samuel Eto was in the middle,and Lionel Messi was on the right,and nobody told me I was going to play . You can go somewhere and your heart can stay somewhere else that’s exactly what has happened.”

    Thierry Henry who left Arsenal in 2007 to join Barcelona,to prove himself as a great player, became a great player at Barcelona too. Playing along side with Samuel Eto, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi etc.

    Source: operanewsapp.com

  • Coronavirus: Adaklu MP advises students against care-free lifestyle

    Kwame Agbodza, Member of Parliament for Adaklu, has cautioned students against ‘care-free’ lifestyles in school in the wake of COVID19.

    He said the spread of the virus was an indication that it must not be taken for granted and charged students to strictly adhere to all preventive protocols as schools reopened. Mr. Agbodza said this when he presented some personal protective equipment to residents of Adaklu Waya.

    The items include; 10,000 face masks, 15 veronica buckets, hand sanitizers, liquid soaps and tissue papers.

    He said the world was not in normal times, demanding cautiousness and healthy lifestyle. Mr. Agbodza said the veronica buckets should be placed in markets in the District and some face masks and the other items given to the Adaklu Senior High School to be used by the final year students who were to resume school on 22nd June.

    The MP said the rest should be distributed to all communities in the District. Mr. Samuel Atormy Dorfe, Asseblyman for Torda electoral area who received the items on behalf of the people praised Mr. Agbodza for his untiring efforts in the fight against the pandemic in the District.

    He appealed to all well-meaning citizens of the area, philanthropists and organizations to support the MP in helping stop the spread of the virus.

     

    Source: GNA

  • “Pack your bags and leave, we don’t need you” – Madrid fans blasts star player despite decent game.

    Real Madrid narrowed the gap at the summit of the La Liga table to 2 points yet again after subduing the early threats of a Stubborn Valencia team by scoring 3 second half Goals after a torrid first half. Valencia had take an early lead in the first half through star striker Rodrigo after series of threats but was ruled out for offside all thanks to VAR.

    Real Madrid wore up from their slumber in the second half and took the lead in the 61st minute through no other person but super star striker Karim Benzema courtesy of an Hazard assist, a goal which switched up the game’s tempo. Madrid was swift to increase their lead after substitute Spanish striker Marco Asensio latched on to a Ferland Mendy’s assist to score his first goal in many months after series of injury lay offs.

    There’s no stopping the energetic Karim Benzema from grabbing his brace as he took on an Asensio assist to score his his second goal of the night and the team’s third. Unfortunately Valencia ended the game with 10 men after their player Lee kangin saw a straight Red at the Dead of the match. Madrid is now on 62 points, closely trailing fiercest rivals Barcelona who top the table with 64 points with 9 games left.

    Despite the comfortable win, most fans have poured out their outrage and dissatisfaction at Star summer signing Eden Harzard’s performance, whom they believe is not giving much to the team despite grabbing an assist.

    Many believe he isn’t Living up to expectations and his bite for goal in the attack isn’t much enough, hence tagging him as not to be the ideal Real Madrid type of player. Others said he’s finding the league very hard compared to EPL.

    Below are people’s reactions to hazard’s performance:

    Source: operanewsapp.com