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  • Govt must publish rosewood report – Apaak

    MP for Builsa South Constituency in the Upper East Region Dr. Clement Apaak is asking the government to publish the report of investigations carried out on officials and institutions involved in the alleged illegal smuggling of rosewood.

    He said it is worrisome that the public is yet to know the content of the report in the alleged illegal smuggling of rosewood.

    A committee chaired by the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural resources Benito Owusu was set up in August 2019 to investigate the alleged illegal felling of rosewood.

    The report of the committee was presented to the Ministry in December.

    Dr. Clement Apaak argues that the government must publish the report to allow Ghanaians to compare the work of the committee to that of other independent bodies.

    According to him, knowing that the alleged illegality is still ongoing there is a need for the government to publish the report.

    ” So to think that the report has been ready and yet the good people of Ghana have not had the opportunity to see the content at the time we also know that the illegality is still been perpetuated is most worrisome, it means that government has the responsibility to make sure that the report is published regardless of their reservations about the content of the report may be. The public seeing the content of that report and comparing the outcome of the committees work to the report of the EIA which triggered the government to form the committee………”

    Committee can’t be trusted

    Dr. Clement Apaak in August last year said the committee set up by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to investigate the allegations made in the EIA report on rosewood trade cannot be trusted.

    Dr. Clement Apaak in a Facebook post said, “The committee is put together and will report to the Minister, it’s chaired by one of his deputies and has members drawn from the Forestry Commission, the Ministry, Customs among others.

    “How can the very same entities alleged to be deeply complicit in the ongoing illegal rosewood trade investigate a matter they are alleged to be involved in or superintending over?” he asked.

    He added that “I truly cannot expect any meaningful outcome from the seven-member committee. The true motive for setting up this committee is yet to be known, but I suspect it’s to cover up and or deflect attention from my petition to the Special Prosecutor.”

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • I’m afraid I won’t win VGMA 2020 New Artiste like the case of Medikal – Fameye

    Nothing I Get hitmaker Fameye has disclosed that he can’t confirm winning 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) new artiste of the year because of what happened to Medikal in 2017.

    In an interview with Amansan Krakye on Radio Central, Fameye was asked if he has been sleeping since most industry players have suggested that he will win VGMA 2020 new artiste.

    “I can’t sleep when I go to bed oo because it happened before. They did it to Medikal so the new artiste is not a done deal for me. But everything is in the hands of God. If it’s not God’s will it won’t happen”, he said.

    Medikal lost the new artiste of the year category to Fancy Gadam at the 2017 VGMA and that has been a lesson to many artistes.

    Source: wysepromotions.com

  • Despites son, Kennedy Osei & Wife, Tracy Ameyaw release official pre-wedding photos

    The General Manager of Despite Media, Kennedy Osei and his newly wedded wife, Tracy Ameyaw have become the talk of the town after their luxurious wedding at the Trasaco Valley yesterday, February 13.

    Ahead of the white wedding which is scheduled to come off on Saturday, February 15 at Shieshie Presby Church, they have dropped the official pre-wedding photos.

    While the two decided to go with proper Bonwire Kente for their traditional marriage ceremony, these photos suggest it will strictly be a suit and tie affair for the men and purely classy wear for ladies at the white wedding.

    There is no doubt that the white wedding will be a much bigger version of whatever was seen during the traditional marriage ceremony and zionfelix.net will be here to report it all.

    See the beautiful photos of the love birds below, make sure you swipe to the right for all the photos…

    Source: zionfelix.net

  • You will not get Pwalungu dam as your retirement package – Adongo fights Nana Addo

    President Nana Akufo Addo has been accused of hiding behind the construction of Pwalungu Multipurpose Dam in the Upper East Region to enrich himself and his cronies.

    According to Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Hon. Isaac Adongo, there is a very clear attempt by government to rob the people of the region a reason the cost of Pwalungu Multipurpose Dam has been inflated to the tune of Ghs993 billion.

    His comments followed a press conference held by the Upper East Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party,NPP slaming him for acting negligently to disadvantage the region by not endorsing a loan agreement for the construction of Pwalungu Multipurpose Dam laid before Parliament.

    But the outspoken MP who did not mince words in responding to the claims,descended heavily on President Nana Akufo Addo accused him of planning to divert part of the money as his pension package because he knows he will lose the elections. Listen to the audio.

    Source: a1radioonline.com

  • Mentally ill people on the streets are unprotected – Dr. Kwesi Osei

    The Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Dr. Kwasi Osei, has expressed displeasure at the state of insecurity people with mental illness are exposed to in the country.

    He made the statement in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb in response to the issue of the growing number of mentally ill patients roaming the streets of major cities and towns.

    According to Dr. Osei, they are rejected and looked down on by the public although they are equally humans who have rights.

    “Unfortunately nobody is protecting them, in fact society even tends to think that they are not human beings who have their human rights and should be protected,” he lamented.

    He highlighted the need for mental health organizations like the Mental Health Authority to be adequately funded so they can access the resources that would take the mentally ill people off the streets, protected and be given medical care.

    “That is where we as a government agency responsible for mentally ill people have the responsibility to collect them, get them treated and send them back, but that it also means that somebody must give us the financial backbone, so we fall on the government again,” he concluded.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • I’m not afraid, I’m determined and confident – Pele plays down son’s health comments

    Legendary Brazil forward Pele has spoken for the first time since his son claimed he was reluctant to leave his house, saying his health issues were “normal for people of my age”.

    Pele’s son Edinho said the three-time World Cup winner, 79, was “embarrassed” at needing a frame to walk because of his hip problems.

    But Pele, widely regarded as the greatest ever player, said: “I am good. I continue to accept my physical limitations in the best way possible but I intend to keep the ball rolling.”

    Pele scored a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.

    He had prostate surgery in 2015 and was taken to hospital with a urinary infection last year.

    But friends of the former Santos and New York Cosmos player have said that this January was one of his busiest in years.

    As well as doing photo shoots and sponsorship work, Pele is cooperating with a British director making a documentary about his footballing life.

    “I am not avoiding fulfilling the commitments in my always busy schedule,” he added in a statement.

    “I have good days and bad days. That is normal for people of my age. I am not afraid, I am determined, confident in what I do.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Thousands flee Cameroon after upsurge in conflict

    The UN refugee agency says about 8,000 people have fled from Cameroon into Nigeria in the past two weeks because of an upsurge in violence.

    The UNHCR said the refugees had trekked through savannah and forests to reach Nigeria.

    Some arrived with gunshot wounds.

    Fighting between Anglophone separatists and the security forces flared during elections held on Sunday.

    More than 600,000 people have been displaced and about 3,000 killed during the conflict which started in October 2017.

    SOurce:bbc.com

  • EC pays courtesy call on Asantehene at Manhyia Palace

    The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa has led a ten-member delegation from the commission to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

    The visit on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, afforded the Chairperson and her delegation the opportunity to brief the Asantehene on the various reforms that had taken place since the assumption of office of the new leadership at the commission.

    There were also discussions on operational issues relating to the electoral processes in the lead up to the conduct of the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

    Welcoming the delegation, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed his appreciation for the visit and urged the Commission to continue to work in consonance with the Constitution for a successful Presidential and Parliamentary Elections on December 7, 2020.

    Members of the delegation included Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services and Mr Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations.

    The rest were Madam Adwoa Asuama Abrefa, Mrs Rebecca Adjalo and Mrs Hajia Saadatu Maida all Commission members and Dr Serebuor Quaicoe, Director Electoral Services, Dr Yaw OforiAdjei , I T Consultant, Mrs Sylvia Annoh, Acting Director of Public Affairs and Mr Benjamin Bano Bio, Ashanti regional Director.

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Protesters padlock offices of Malawi election body

    Protesters in Malawi have padlocked the offices of the electoral commission in an effort to force its head to quit after the Constitutional Court annulled last year’s presidential election.

    Hundreds of demonstrators marched 5km (3.1 miles) to the commission’s offices in the commercial capital, Blantyre, and locked its entrance gates with large, rusty chains.

    Thousands of people did the same in the capital, Lilongwe, handing over the padlock’s key to an army officer.

    The court found serious irregularities in the poll, including the use of correction fluid on tally sheets.

    The head of the electoral commission insists there was no wrongdoing.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Thousands flee Cameroon after upsurge in conflict

    The UN refugee agency says about 8,000 people have fled from Cameroon into Nigeria in the past two weeks because of an upsurge in violence.

    The UNHCR said the refugees had trekked through savannah and forests to reach Nigeria.

    Some arrived with gunshot wounds.

    Fighting between Anglophone separatists and the security forces flared during elections held on Sunday.

    More than 600,000 people have been displaced and about 3,000 killed during the conflict which started in October 2017.

    SOurce: bbc.com

  • Kan-Dapaah Storms Parliament With New National Security Policy

    The Ministry of National Security is to introduce a National Security Policy Document that runs for four years but subject to review at the beginning of each year.

    Sector Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah told Parliament on Wednesday that the proposed document is expected to be ready before the end of the year, and that the yearly review is to assess emerging national security threats.

    Mr Kan-Dapaah was responding to a question posed by Mr James Agalga, Ranking Member on Defence and Interior Committee and Member of Parliament for Builsa North, on whether the Ministry had plans to introduce a National Security Policy to the House for consideration.

    The Minister said there was an urgent need for the country to have a documented National Security Policy framework to protect the state and its citizens.

    He said the vision of the Government was to use the Document to set the stage for a progressive and secured security governance system.

    Mr Kan-Dapaah explained that it had not been the practice of the country to have such a policy detailing the strategic framework and defining how to provide security for the state and citizens.

    In October, 2017, the Ministry of National Security set up a Technical Working Group to initiate the process of drafting a National Security Policy.

    The group comprised representatives of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the academia and known security experts.

    Mr Kan-Dapaah said the group has made some progress and after several consultations with various Ministries and State Departments over the period, a draft detailed National Security Policy document is ready.

    He said the draft document had gone through various validation and review processes with selected security and governance experts as well as stakeholder consultations with interest groups and Civil Society Organizations.

    Mr Kan-Dapaah announced that the Ministry intended to submit the final draft to Parliament for its input.

    He, however, stated that the policy document would not be submitted to the House as a Bill to be passed into an Act of Parliament, as that had not been the best international practice.

    He explained that  the consultation with Parliament would,be limited todiscussions with the Select Committee responsible for National Security and theLeadership of the House.

    Source:GNA

  • Cluster bombs dropped in Libyan capital

    Cluster bombs were dropped in a residential area in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on 2 December by forces allied with renegade commander Khalifa Haftar, campaign group Human Rights Watch has said.

    During a visit to the site on 17 December, its investigators found “remnants of two RBK-250 PTAB 2.5M cluster bombs, as well as evidence that high-explosive air-dropped bombs were used in the attack”, HRW said.

    The air strike had been carried out in the area by Gen Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) or its foreign allies, who include the United Arab Emirates and Russia, HRW said.

    There were no reported casualties because that area in southern Tripoli had already been largely abandoned by residents because of heavy fighting.

    The use of cluster bombs is banned under an international convention signed in 2008.

    Although Libya is among 75 countries – including Russia and the US – which never signed up to the convention, most usually comply with the ban because of the indiscriminate effect of cluster bombs and the long-term danger they pose.

    “They typically explode in the air and send dozens, even hundreds, of small bomblets over an area the size of a football field.

    “Cluster submunitions often fail to explode on initial impact, leaving duds that act like landmines,” HRW said.

    Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution “demanding” that a “lasting ceasefire” comes into force in Libya.

    The oil-rich state has been hit by instability since the overthrow of long-time leader Mummar Gaddafi in 2011.

    Gen Haftar’s forces launched an offensive last year to capture Tripoli, but have not yet done so.

    Turkey has sent troops to bolster the Tripoli-based government.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Summon Minister of Environment over galamsey fight Suhuyini to Speaker

    The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini has asked the leadership of Parliament to summon the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, over the fight against illegal mining.

    According to him, the call for the House to be briefed on the matter is crucial especially at a time when there is the issue of missing excavators.

    “Given the report that we are getting in the media and the concerns that people are raising as far as this fight is concerned, it is important because we all know how relevant the successful campaign is to our very existence.”

    “Mr. Speaker I will plead with the Majority Leader to if possible make space for the Minister of Environment and Science to brief the nation on the successes chalked as far as the fight against illegal mining is concerned to put at ease the minds of people who genuinely supported the campaign over the reports that we have been hearing of recently.”

    Most recently, the inability of the government to account for hundreds of seized excavators has sparked allegations of state complicity in illegal mining.

    In addition to the current controversy over the excavators, the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association has called for accounts of gold seized from illegal miners.

    The leadership of the Association has also said it will petition President Nana Akufo-Addo to widen the probe into the alleged corruption that accompanied the crackdown on illegal mining.

    It wants a probe into the whereabouts of gold that were seized from illegal small scale miners.

    Action so far

    So far, six persons have been arrested in connection with the missing excavators. They have all been granted bail.

    The six include the suspended First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Central Region, Horace Ekow Ewusi.

    They have been cautioned with the offence of stealing and abetment to stealing.

    According to the CID, the five others arrested individuals are alleged accomplices of Ekow Ewusi, who was contracted to take custody of the seized equipment.

    Background

    The controversy began when the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng said most of the excavators that were seized from illegal miners had vanished.

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng subsequently wrote a letter to the Police CID to investigate Horace Ekow Ewusi over his alleged involvement in the missing earth-moving equipment.

    Ekow Ewusi was contracted by the government to cart excavators and other vehicles and pieces of equipment seized by the anti-illegal mining task force to designated areas for safekeeping.

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Housewife stabs husband over suspected infidelity

    A man, Jude Madu, escaped death by a whisker on Wednesday after his wife, identified simply as Mrs Madu, allegedly stabbed him while he was asleep at their house in Owerri, Imo State.

    A resident, Saviour Godwin, told PUNCH Metro that the enraged woman suspected that her husband was cheating on her.

    Godwin said the suspect waited until her husband slept before stabbing him three times.

    He said the man, who suddenly woke up, ran out and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.

    Godwin said, “Mr Jude Madu, a resident of Owerri, was stabbed by his wife who suspected he had a side chic.

    “The man luckily escaped and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, where he is in critical condition and receiving treatment.

    The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the command was aware of the incident.

    “We have seen it online and the Commissioner of Police has ordered invesigation into the case,” he added.

    Source: Punchng.com

  • Farmers top list of applicants in ongoing Ghana card registration exercise

    Data gathered from the ongoing Ghana card mass registration by the National Identification Authority (NIA) shows that farmers come first if registrants are categorized based on occupation.

    So far, 8.5 million (8,512,320) Ghanaians have registered for the Ghana Card as of February 8, 2020.

    1.4 million (1,484,331) farmers

    According to the data, 1.4 million (1,484,331) farmers have so far registered as of the above data, making them the highest occupation.

    In the second position are students, with 1.3 million (1,302,612) of them registering for the Ghana Card so far.
    791,760 Retail market traders

    The third-highest category of people that have registered for the card is retail market traders, who numbered 791,760.

    453,421 Unemployed

    The data compiled by NIA shows that out of 8.5 million (8,512,320) Ghanaians registered, 453,421 are unemployed, and this places them at the fourth position.

    The number of teachers who have so far registered for the Ghana Card reached 367,121 as at February 8, 2020, ranking fifth.

    For businessmen and women who have registered for the Ghana Card, they amounted to 324,431, and this places them in the sixth position.

    For tailors, dressmakers, sewers, upholsterers and related workers, their total number is 267,943, and this puts them in the seventh position.

    Ranking in the eighth position are hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and related workers with a figure of 204,507.

    179,155 Retirees

    The number of retirees who have so far registered for the Ghana card are 179,155, ranking in 9th position.

    119,829 Bricklayers, carpenters, and other construction workers

    The NIA data revealed that the number of bricklayers, carpenters and other construction workers is 119,829.

    The mass registration currently going on in the Central, Western and Western North regions would end on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

    The NIA is yet to conduct registration in the Eastern Region.

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Match Preview: WAFA SC v Dreams FC

    WAFA SC have got some ills to correct ahead of their home clash against Dreams FC on Sunday in the Ghana Premier League Week 10 clash.

    This term, the Academy Boys have been sterile on the artificial turf and have dropped more points which is unusual.

    The 2-1 to Liberty Professionals has been indelible and dropping of points against giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have killed confidence.

    Some clubs have now been boosted by WAFA’s profligacy and know they can return home unscathed if they put in impressive shifts.

    But don’t be deceived, the football produced by Dr. Prosper Narteh and his boys have been top notch

    Dreams FC has enjoyed mixed results away from home, including that opening day 1-0 win at Eleven Wonders.

    However, they lost 1-0 at Berekum Chelsea and also slipped 2-1 to Ebusua Dwarfs but managed to account for Liberty Professionals (2-1), in a match played on their home turf after the Dansoman based side had their license revoked.

    Prediction:

    WAFA SC 2-0 Dreams FC

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Match Preview: Berekum Chelsea v Inter Allies

    Berekum Chelsea returned to home turf determined to make amends after a horror show in Elmina Sharks last week against Inter Allies.

    The Blues tasted their second consecutive way defeat in that humiliating 3-1 reverse against Sharks.

    At the Golden City Park, victory is guaranteed for the former league champions who are undefeated at home this term.

    But their defenders will have a lot of work to do to stop the enterprising striker Victorien Adebayor.

    Striker Kofi Owusu is recapturing his verve and scored in their defeat last week, so the club can count on him.

    It rained goals for Inter Allies in their last trip after clobbering Eleven Wonders 3-0 in Techiman.

    They have already lost at Aduana Stars and Karela United FC but in those matches, they played well.

    Prediction:

    Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Inter Allies

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Kobe Bryant and his daughter have been laid to rest

    NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried Friday at a Southern California cemetery following their deaths January 26 in a helicopter crash, death certificates released Tuesday by Los Angeles County officials show.

    Their resting place is Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, California, the documents state. The cemetery is about two miles from the Pacific Ocean and less than a 10-minute drive from the family’s church, Our Lady Queen of Angels, in Newport Beach.

    No details about a graveside service were released.

    The Bryants are Catholic, and Kobe Bryant stopped by the parish’s chapel just hours before the fatal crash.

    The death certificates list Bryant as an “author, producer, and athlete” and his daughter as a “coach and student.”

    A public celebration of their lives is scheduled for February 24 at 10 a.m. PT at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. No information about tickets has been shared.

    The other victims of the crash – in the hills of Calabasas, California, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles — were Gianna’s teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester; Alyssa’s parents, John and Keri; Payton’s mother, Sarah; assistant girls basketball coach Christina Mauser; and helicopter pilot Ara Zobayan.

    A memorial service for the Altobellis was held Monday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

    The remains of the crash victims were returned to their families in early February, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

    The cause of death for all nine victims was determined to be blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was certified as accident, the medical examiner’s office said.

     

    Source: CNN

  • Great Olympics will appoint a head coach soon – Oloboi Commodore

    General Manager of Great Olympics, Oloboi Commodore says the club will appoint a head coach soon.

    Olympics don’t have a substantive coach after Prince George Koffie resigned after week 7 when they lost to WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    According to Koffie, he resigned after the Wonder Club fans threatened, assaulted him and his wife.

    Interim coach Seff Hoffman has been in charge of the team in their last two games, winning one and losing the other.

    He guided the team to beat struggling King Faisal 4-3 and suffered a home defeat to Eleven Wonders but Clottey believes Hoffman has what it takes to get the Olympics team going.

    According to Oloboi Commodore, his outfit has already begun process to find Koffie’s successor.

    “Seth Hoffman is only acting as an interim coach,” director of the club, Oluboi Commodore said.

    “We have been given 30 days by the Ghana Football Association to search for a new coach. We are considering a number of coaches.

    “Expatriates coaches and local coaches have applied for the job but we are considering the best choice,” he added.

    Great Olympics will be locking horns with the Legon Cities on Friday, February 14 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Ghana Premier League matchday 10 fixture.

    Source: Primenewsghana.com

  • We will beat Legon Cities for them to know that they are not our coequal – Great Olympics PRO

    Public Relations Officer of Great Olympics, Saint Osei says Legon Cities will suffer defeat against his outfit in tonight’s clash to know that they are not at par with them.

    Olympics will be playing as a guest to the Royals in tonight’s Valentine’s Day clash at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Ghana Premier League matchday 10 fixture.

    Legon Cities and Olympics have both been throwing shades at each other on social media and this game means a lot to both as they are tied on 10 points and will all be aiming for the 3 points and the bragging rights.

    According to Saint Osei, despite sharing the Accra Sports Stadium with Legon Cities, they will beat their opponent for them to know that they are the ‘Landlord’.

    We are well prepared and motivated to beat Legon cities. We are going give Legon Cities a nice valentine treat by taking the 3 points and giving them the gate proceeds.

    We will beat them for them to know that they are not our coequal.

    Olympics have struggled to pick wins at the Accra Sports Stadium, losing their last home game to WAFA. However, the PRO assured the fans that the 3 points will be theirs.

    Meanwhile, Wendy Shay has been billed to perform at the match. Being a valentines day night, Legon Cities have announced that there will be free chocolates for every fan that comes to the stadium.

    Source: Primenewsghana.com

  • Antarctic island hits record temperature of 20.75C

    Antarctica has exceeded 20C for the first time, after researchers logged a temperature of 20.75C on an island off the coast of the continent.

    Brazilian scientist Carlos Schaefer told AFP they had “never seen a temperature this high in Antarctica”.

    But he warned the temperature, logged on 9 February, was just one reading and not part of a long-term data set.

    The continent also hit a record last week, with a temperature reading of 18.3C on the Antarctic Peninsula.

    This latest reading was taken at a monitoring station on Seymour Island, part of a chain of islands off the same peninsula, at the northernmost point of the continent.

    Although the temperature is a record high, Mr Schaefer emphasized that the reading was not part of a wider study and so, in itself, could not be used to predict a trend.

    “We can’t use this to anticipate climatic changes in the future. It’s a data point,” he said. “It’s simply a signal that something different is happening in that area.”

    How fast is Antarctica warming?

    According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), temperatures on the Antarctic continent have risen by almost 3C over the past 50 years, and that about 87% of the glaciers along its west coast have “retreated” in that time.

    Over the past 12 years the glaciers have shown an “accelerated retreat” due to global warming, it adds.

    Last month was also Antarctica’s warmest January on record.

    A Gentoo penguin gets ready to dive off the ice into the water in AntarcticaImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
    Image captionTemperatures on the continent have risen by almost 3C in 50 years

    Scientists have warned that global warming is causing so much melting at the South Pole, it will eventually disintegrate – causing the global sea level to rise by at least three metres (10ft) over the coming centuries.

    The previous record for the entire Antarctic region – which includes the continent, islands and ocean that are in the Antarctic climatic zone – was 19.8C, logged in January 1982.

    Last July, the Arctic region hit its own record temperature of 21C, logged by a base at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic.

    SOurce: bbc.com

  • Ministry of Communications justifies NCA’s decision to shut down Radio Tongu

    he Ministry of Communications has justified the National Communications Commission’s (NCA) decision to shut down Radio Tongu in Volta Region.

    The NCA explains that the shut down was “on the grounds of National Security and in the public interest.”

    They alleged that the station was promoting the agenda of the Homeland Study Group Foundation, a secessionist group in the region.

    Dr Charles Wereko Brobbey has accused the government of suppressing press freedom and that the NCA had no right to shut down Radio Tongu on ethical grounds.

    But the Deputy Communications Minister George Andah disagrees and says the NCA has the power to shut it down since the station was registered as a community radio station.

    “There were reports that we received from the District Security Council complaining about the content of Radio Tongu and what they were communicating was about the Western Togoland movement which is a national security issue. The NCA called a meeting for all the parties involved, the District Security Council were there but the operators of the radio station did not honour the invite. So the decision that was taken at the meeting was based on the information available. So if you have authorization as a community radio and not doing community work then the NCA has every right to act”.

     

    The National Communications Authority (NCA) has revealed the reason Tongu Community Multimedia Network (Radio Tongu) in the Volta Region was shut down following backlash from citizens.

    In a statement issued on Thursday, the Authority said a group of people petitioned the NCA in 2014 and April 2019 raising concerns about how the community radio was being managed and operated by the Manager, Bestway Zottor.

    It further added that the petitioners again on January 9, 2020, wrote to the Authority alleging that Mr Zottor was using the radio station for defamation, causing confusion among churches and for promoting the separatists’ agenda of the Western Togoland movement.

    This led to the arrest of the Director of the community radio station, Mr Zottor and the subsequent shut down of the community radio.

     

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • CK Akonnor set to hand five local players Black Stars call-up ahead of Sudan clash

    Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor is set to hand call-ups to five local based players following their mouthwatering performances in the on-going 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan.

    The players have impressed the technical handlers of the Black Stars and are expected to be handed call-ups for the next month’s AFCON qualifier.

    Coach Charles  Akonnor is currently in Europe monitoring Ghanaian players.

    The 45-year-old has already visited Ghana skipper and his brother Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew, Newcastle United’s winger Christian Atsu as well as Brentford forward Tarriq Fosu as part of his European tour of visiting.

    Coach CK Akonnor is expected to name his 23-man squad for the 2021 AFCON qualifiers next month and is expected to include locally based players like Justice Blay, Joseph Esso, Felix Annan and Richard Atta.

    Ghana will face Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on March 23.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • BIG Yawa: Fine gentleman ordered to drop sprayed money he picked from the ground at Kennedy & Tracys wedding- WATCH

    A video of a young man who was ordered to return the money he picked from the ground whiles newly wedded couple in town, Kennedy and Tracy were dancing has hit social media.

    Whiles Kennedy Osei, the son of the business tycoon, Osei Kwame Despite and his wife were dancing, friends and family members who have swarmed around them started spraying money on them.

    Out of the blue, one of the onlookers bent down and started picking the money only to be ordered by a man close to the couple to drop it.

    It happened in a flash but social media users are making mince meat out of it.

    WATCH:

    Source: Ghbase.com

  • Great Olympics given 30 days to appoint a qualified coach after George Kwoffie’s exit

    The Ghana Football Association have given Accra Great Olympics 30 days to name a new coach.

    Following the resignation of George Kwoffie, the club named assistant coach, Seth Hoffman as a stop gab coach.

    Kwoffie parted ways with the club after their 1-0 defeat to WAFA on matchday seven, leaving Seth Hoffman to lead the team.

    “Seth Hoffman is only acting as an interim coach,” director of the club, Oluboi Commodore said.

    “We have been given 30 days by the Ghana Football Association to search for a new coach. We are considering a number of coaches.

    “Expatriates coaches and local coaches have applied for the job but we are considering the best choice,” he added.

    The interim coach has been in charge of only two matches, winning one and losing the other.

    He guided the team to beat struggling King Faisal 4-3 and suffered a home defeat to Eleven Wonders.

    Olympics will be hosted by Legon Cities FC at the Accra Sports Stadium in the matchday ten fixtures.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • 1.4m farmers, 1.3m students 367,121 teachers – NIA data reveals top 10 occupations in Ghana

    Data gathered from the ongoing mass registration for Ghana Card by the National Identification Authority (NIA) shows that farmers are at the number one position when data is categorized into occupation of registrants.

    8.5 million registered at February 8, 2020

    So far, 8.5 million (8,512,320) Ghanaians have registered for Ghana Card as at February 8, 2020.

    1.4 million (1,484,331) farmers

    According to the data, 1.4 million (1,484,331) farmers have so far registered as at February 8, 2020, emerging as the highest occupation.

    1.3 million (1,302,612) students

    In the second position are students, with 1.3 million (1,302,612) of them registering for the Ghana Card so far.

    791,760 Retail market traders

    The third highest category of people that registered for the card are retail market traders, who numbered 791,760.

    453,421 Unemployed

    The data compiled by NIA shows that out of 8.5 million (8,512,320) Ghanaians registered, 453,421 are unemployed, and this places them at fourth position.
    367,121 Teachers

    The number of teachers who have so far registered for the Ghana Card reached 367,121 as at February 8, 2020, ranking fifth.

    324,431 Businessmen/women

    For businessmen and women who have registered for the Ghana Card, they amounted to 324,431, and this places them in the sixth position.

    267,943 Tailors, dressmakers, sewers, upholsterers

    For tailors, dressmakers, sewers, upholsterers and related workers, their total number is 267,943, and this puts them in the seventh position.

    204,507 Hairdressers, barbers, beauticians

    Ranking in the eighth position are 204,507 hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and related workers.

    179,155 Retirees

    The number of retirees who have so far registered for the Ghana Card amounted to 179,155, ranking in 9th position.

    119,829 Bricklayers, carpenters, and other construction workers

    The NIA data revealed that the number of bricklayers, carpenters and other construction workers is 119,829.

    The NIA is yet to conduct registration in the Eastern Region.

    The mass registration currently going on in the Central, Western and Western North regions would end on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

     

    Source: thefinderonline.com

  • No place in Akonnors squad for in-form Yahaya Mohammed – Reports

    Reports circulating in the local media claim Ghana head coach Charles Akonnor will overlook Ghana Premier League leading scorer Yahaya Mohammed for his maiden Black Stars call up.

    Yahaya has bagged 8 goals in 9 games in the Ghana Premier League for Aduana Stars and won the Ghana Premier League Player of the Month of January Award.

    However according to reports in the local media, Akonnor prefers Hearts of Oak striker Joseph Esso to the Aduana Stars marksman.

    Yahaya has a lot of experience under his belt playing for several clubs in Europe and Africa and has featured for prominently for the Black Stars B in the past.

    Akonnor feels age is not on the side of the 31-year-old and he will not fit into his long term plans.

    Source: ghanasportsonline.com

  • Basketmouth and his wife of 10 Years mark Valentines Day in the most stylish way- See

    Love is sweet and needs to be celebrated every second of the day but on days like Valentine, you are doing no wrong when you decide to go extra for the one you love.

    Renowned Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has marked the day of love and chocolates with his wife of almost a decade and the mother of his two kids.

     

     

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    Source: GhanaCelebrities

  • Meet all the ‘fresh boy’ sons of Osei Kwame Despite Read more

    Osei Kwame Despite is one of the respected business moguls in the country due to the companies he has.

    Anytime Despite’s name is mentioned one thing that comes to mind is money, powerful mansions, and expensive cars.

    Aside those flashy things, Despite has a wonderful family though the total number of his children is yet to be known.

    Well, YEN.com.gh has sighted a powerful photo of showing Despite’s all four sons.

    In the photo sighted by YEN.com.gh, Despite’s sons showed their fashion sense as they all were clad in white African prints.

    From the photo, they looked handsome as they struck a uniform pose for the camera.

    Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported a story of the marriage ceremony of Despite’s first son, Kennedy Osei.

    On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Accra came to a standstill as Kennedy got married to his longtime girlfriend, Tracy.

    During the colourful wedding, the other son’s of Despite showed off their wealth as they flaunted expensive cars.

    They lined up their luxurious cars to the delight of many who were present to witness the beautiful occasion.

     

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  • Kwame Poku scores five goals on Kotoko debut

    Asante Kotoko newly signed striker Kwame Poku scored five goals in their friendly win over lower-tier side Jachie Youth Academy.

    Kotoko thumped the lower-tier side 11-3 as they continue preparation ahead of next league encounter.

    Poku was a delight to watch in his first outing for the club on Thursday as he announced his presence at the club.

    The 20-year-old’s form will delight his coach Maxwell Konadu ahead of their regional clash against Ashanti Gold SC on Sunday at the Baba Yara stadium.

    He scored ten (10) goals for Nkoranza Warriors in their Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalisation Committee Special Competition campaign.

    Also, Burkina Faso international Songne Yacouba hit a brace for the Porcupine Warriors to remind coach Maxwell Konadu of his potency upfront.

    Highly-rated youngster Mathew Cudjoe Anim, Maxwell Baako, Naby Keita and Augustine Okrah were all on target as the Reds thrashed the lower-tier side.

    Asante Kotoko will welcome regional rivals Ashanti Gold to the Baba Yara Stadium on match day 10 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kotoko making steady progress Maxwell Konadu

    Head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Maxwell Konadu believes his outfit is making steady progress following their 1-0 victory over Dreams FC in match day 9 of the Ghana Premier League.

    The Porcupine Warriors will host regional rivals Ashantigold in the match day 10 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

    Speaking ahead of the game, he said, “We have improved a lot after playing WAFA and Dreams FC. I think the progression of the team is steady. We will try to improve upon that and make sure we win our game against Ashantigold” he said.

    “The team keeps improving, so we are going to make sure that we win the match because the three points is very important to us” he added.

    Kotoko are 4th on the table with 17 points whilst Ashantigold are 2nd with 17 points.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Flowking Stone flaunts his wife on Social Media to mark the Vals Day; professes his undying love for her See Photo

    Ghanaian award-winning rapper and songwriter, Kwaku Nsiah Boamah popularly known in entertainment circles as Flowking Stone has decided to rub his love for his wife in the faces of everyone on social media.

    As part of the Valentine Day celebration today, the rapper has decided to share a lovely photo of his wife, Bridget Acheampong on his various social media pages.

    Flowking also added the perfect caption to go with the beautiful photo he shared.

    He professes his undying love for her and thank God for giving him such a perfect rib.

    Check out his post below…

    Source: ZionFelix.net

  • Alfred Duncan talks up favourite position ahead of Fiorentina debut

    Ghana international Alfred Duncan is eagerly looking forwardly to making his bow for new club Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday.

    The midfielder crossed carpets from Sassuolo to La Viola in January following a five-year stay with the former.

    He has had to delay his first outing for his new side due to fitness issues. The first appearance, interestingly, could come against Sampdoria, a side he once played for.

    “I have been training fully with the team for a couple of days, I hope to be there on Sunday,” Duncan told pressmen on Thursday, as reported by Viola News.

    “My favourite position in midfield? It makes no difference [playing with] three or four [players in midfield]. I play based on what the coach decides.

    “It’s a football game on Sunday too, an important game, of course, but it’s just as good as the others.

    “It will be the first since I am available.

    “I don’t know if I will play, but whoever takes the field will give their best for what the goal is, beyond the classification: the three points.”

    Duncan joined La Viola on loan for the remainder of the campaign, with the obligation of a permanent deal at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

    The 26-year-old made 10 league appearances for Sassuolo this term, scoring once and assisting five goals, before leaving.

    He previously also played for Inter Milan, Livorno and Sampdoria.

    Duncan is likely to be called up by Ghana for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Sudan next month.

    Source: Goal.com

  • Bobrisky will be exposed by Tonto Dikeh just like she did to her ex-husband Kingsley Abilisa

    Recently news broke about the marriage of besties, Tonto Dikeh and cross-dresser Bobrisky.

    After this, Nigerian actor, Kingsley Abilisa has come out to react to the news saying Tonto Dikeh will expose Bob Risky just as she did to her ex husband.

    The Pete Idochie look alike made this claim on his twitter handle not long ago.

    Watch screenshot below;

    Source: www.ghgossip

  • Nkoranza Warriors re-appoint Frimpong Manso as head coach

    Division One League side Nkoranza Warriors have confirmed the appointment of Frimpong Manso as the head coach of the club.

    Manso penned a two and half year deal with the club after fruitful negotiations on Thursday.

    He takes over from coach Ibrahim Mohammed who was sacked from the club three days ago.

    This is his second stint at the club after leaving the club last year after the Normalization Committee Special Competition.

    He has been tasked to qualify the club to the topflight league. He is expected to start work on Monday.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

     

  • Tamale Islamic SHS: Student allegedly stabs colleague over biology textbook

    There is an uneasy tension among students of the Islamic Senior High School in Tamale over an assault case that occurred at the school.

    A female student allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed her colleague in the head following an argument over a biology textbook.

    Details of the incident are scanty but Citi News sources say the incident happened at about 11 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

    The victim has been taken to the hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.

    Both the victim and her attacker are second-year students.

    The victim, whose name has been given as Humaima allegedly requested the biology textbook from her attacker (Abigail) who has been keeping it for some days now.

    Abigail reportedly refused to release the book after several requests.

    Abigail who was frustrated over the issue allegedly followed Humaima to a dark place and took her revenge.

    School authorities would not comment on the issue to Citi News, but information gathered suggest that the victim was rushed to the hospital by the assistant headmaster together with senior housemistress.

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • CJ Biggerman lists his 5 top rappers here in Ghana; guess who is missing!

    Christian Jojo Joshua popularly known with his stage name CJ Biggerman has listed his top 5 rappers here in Ghana.

    When asked about his top 5 Rappers here in Ghana on Hitz FM, CJ Biggerman said,

    1.Sarkodie

    2. CJ Biggerman

    3. Wanlov

    4. EL

    5. Edem

    On who he looked up to while coming up, CJ Biggerman said,

    “ Being a plus-sized artiste, I would definitely look up to people like me; Big Pun, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Notorious BIG. “

    Source: www.ghgossip

  • Kevin-Prince Boateng: I would like to stay 3 more years

    Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng want to play three seasons for Turkish giants Be?ikta?, saying “there is a positive atmosphere.”

    The 32-year old joined Be?ikta? on loan from Fiorentina in the January transfer window.

    Boateng in an interview stated he has always wanted to play for the Turkish giant and has set his eyes on staying for three seasons.

    “Before I came, I was told,” There is a lot of pressure on the team, the team is not going well in the league and it is not good in the ranking,” he said

    “But after coming here I saw this, there is a positive atmosphere. In the sense of togetherness and friendship, the situation in the team is very good.

    It is difficult to achieve this. It is difficult to achieve this unity and companionship when things go bad. I saw this here. The fact that the teacher came from the exhibition caused a great excitement and enthusiasm here. ”

    He said he had had much information about the club before he joined the club.

    “Although I had a meeting with Be?ikta? before, my transfer did not take place. But you will never be late. But of course, when I saw the atmosphere in the match, he told reporters.

    ” I could have come before . ” I want to stay the longest time, I want to stay for 3 years. But of course I have to ask my wife, “he ended.

    According to reports Beskitas are likely to offer him a permanent contract if he is able to play nine games without injury.

    Boateng scored his debut goal for Beskitas against Gaziantep over the weekend.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Ghana’s Manaf Nurudeen extends Eupen contract

    Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen has extended his contract with his club Belgium side KAS Eupen till 2022.

    KAS Eupen has extended the contract with its Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, which expires in June, by 2 more years until June 30, 2022.

    The 21-year-old professional came to KAS cfrom the Aspire Academy Senegal in summer 2017.

    Since then, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen has been part of the KAS Eupen professional squad and last year played three games for the African Cup for the Ghana U20 national team.

    At KAS Eupen, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen is regularly used as the goalkeeper of the U21 team.

    KAS Director General Christoph Henkel is pleased to extend thecollaboration with Abdul Manaf Nurudeen: “Abdul Manaf is a very talented and reliable goalkeeper. Even if it has not yet been used in our first team, it is an integral part of our professional squad. With his talent and commitment, he will continue to develop with us in the next two years. We are happy that Abdul Manaf will continue to be part of our team in the future. ”

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Ekow Ewusi apologises to Baako over galamsey claims

    A suspended vice Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party in the Central Region has apologised to veteran journalist, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Junior, over claims the latter was engaged in illegal small-scale mining.

    The embattled Horace Ekow Ewusi accused the Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide and under cover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas together with Aleska C & G and Heritage mining, of being involved in galamsey activities, destroying Ghana’s forest.

    Mr. Baako dragged Ewusi to court, demanding among others, damages to the sum of GH¢1million for defamation.

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    Kweku Baako

    However, the case was withdrawn from court for arbitration. In the settlement, Mr. Ekow admitted the allegations are false.

    “In this regard, the comments made are incorrect [and] most regrettable. I, Horace Ekow Ewusi, do hereby apologise and unconditionally and unreservedly retract the allegations and comments made against Mr. Abdul Malik Kweku Baako and his associates…” he stated in his apology.

    Mr. Ewusi — who was recently arrested by police in connection with some missing excavators seized from illegal miners — also agreed to have his apology published in the Daily Graphic, in return, Kweku Baako would waive his claims to damages.

    Read the full agreement below

    Source: myjoyonline 

  • Alfred Duncan set for Fiorentina debut

    Ghana’s Alfred Duncan is set to make his debute for Fiorentina against Sampdoria on Sunday.

    The 26-years-old has not been in action since his move from from Sassuolo to Fiorentina on deadline day of the winter transfer window in a deal that is expected to be made permanent in the summer transfer window.
    In his first interaction with the Italian media on Thursday morning, Alfred Duncan described his switch to Florence as a dream move while citing that he has been dreaming of playing for Fiorentina for the past four years.

    The team came on the field in the first weekly training session in view of the match against Sampdoria and Duncan has joined his colleagues at training in preparation for the clash.

    After two days of stoppage, the Viola from Machining resumed their preparation at the sports center in view of Sunday’s match at 3 pm at the Luigi Ferraris stadium.

    Fiorentina currently sits 14th on the standings of the League but could improve that position if they show consistent form.

    Below is the video of the purple club posted on social media where Alfred Duncan is clearly seen together with the group, at least as regards the first phase of warm-up.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • ‘We shall be fair to all parties in 2020 elections’ – Police

    The Sekyere East District Police Command has affirmed its commitment to remain apolitical, while ensuing professionalism in the discharge of its duties before, during and after the 2020 general election.

    Superintendent Asare Bediako, the District Police Commander, said the police would fairly discharge its mandate without any bias to any political party, to ensure a level playing field for all the parties.

    He said regardless of political affiliation, religious background, economic status and gender, every person or group of people, would be given protection in the interest of peace and stability.

    Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Effiduase in the District, the Police Commander emphasised the need for the public to abide by the rules and regulations governing the elections to avoid electoral violations, saying that, the police would not countenance any such indiscipline.

    He said in as much as the police was committed to safeguarding the electoral process including; the provision of security for the citizenry, it would be firm in dealing with all kinds of infractions dispassionately, vowing to deal with potential troublemakers.

    “Bias-based policing would be worth it for any of us whether the Police or the citizenry, since this will elicit mistrust from the public as well as result in violence from the various political parties, among others”, he noted.

    “It is necessary for us to win the trust of the public as indicated in our motto “Service with Integrity”, which is not just by words, but by strong actions of dedicated and professional service”, the Police Commander added.

    Superintendent Bediako said the Police Service was collaborating with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) across the country, especially at the local level to educate the public ahead of the elections to forestall electoral violence.

    “Currently, we are also working assiduously with the Local Inter-Party Committee and Election Taskforce to ensure trust, peace and security among the political parties, stakeholders and public at large”, he added.

    The Police Commander urged the youth not to allow themselves to be exploited by self-serving politicians to engage in conflicts and crimes during the election and campaigning periods.

    He called on stakeholders such as the traditional councils, religious bodies, civil societies and non-governmental organisations and development partners to play their respective roles effectively to complement efforts of the Police in maintaining law and order.

     

    Source: myjoyonline 

  • Single or not; Juliet Ibrahim is ready to party in her red Valentine Day dress Check her out

    Actress Juliet Ibrahim has rocked the internet with a lovely photo as she marks Valentine Day today.

    The actress posted a lovely photo of herself on her Instagram handle in her red Valentine Day dress.

    The caption of the photo posted also tells how ready the actress is, to party this Vals Day.

    She wrote, “Someone said there was a Vday party ❤️❤️❤️ “.

    Watch photo below;

    Source: Ghgossip.com

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  • Gate fees for Legon Cities, Great Olympics clash announced

    Gate fees for the match-day 10 city derby between Legon Cities and Great Olympics have been announced.

    With top Ghanaian female artiste Wendy Shay billed to perform on the Friday night kick off, popular stand would cost GH¢10, Centre Line GH¢15 Lower/Upper VIP GH¢25 and VIP GH¢30.

    Ladies who would wear shades of red in their outfit would be allowed free entry, while others who wear their own custom aside the designated dress code would have to pay the normal gate fees to gain entry.

    Legon Cities would be looking to record their first derby win having drawn with Inter Allies and Liberty Professional in the other two derbies.

    Source: GNA

  • 63-year-old woman burnt to death

    A 63-year-old trader, Madam Elizabeth Yawa Afenyo has been burnt to death at Dzoanti, a farming community in the Kpando Municipality.

    Her body was found burnt beyond recognition in an uncompleted building in the Community.

    Emil Senyo Wordey, Assembly Member, Dzoanti/Gadza Electoral Area told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that he was informed of the incident at around 0500 hours on Thursday, February 13, 2020, by two young men.

    He said one of the young men said he was attending to nature’s call at around 0400 hours when he saw smoke emanating from the uncompleted building.

    Mr. Wordey said because the body of the deceased was burnt beyond recognition, they had to use her clothes scattered around, to identify her, as she was earlier seen carrying them the night before the incident.

    He said that the scene looked like the deceased, being mentally unstable, had set fire either to cook or warm herself but fell asleep with the fire spreading to where she was sleeping near some dried maize husks.

    Mr. Wordey said the deceased had allegedly stabbed herself a few times in 2017 and was treated at the Margret Marquart Hospital, and had been on medication since.

    Daniel Afenyo, the deceased’s brother said her sister was sleeping with their mother but due to her condition, sneaked out when their mother was fast asleep.

    The Police in Kpando confirmed the incident and said they had started investigations into the incident.

     

    Source: GNA 

  • Scientists discover ‘ghost’ human ancestor in Africa

    A mysterious “ghost population” of ancient humans lived in West Africa about 500,000 years ago, scientists believe, whose genes are thought to live on in people today.

    Researchers say DNA from this group makes up between 2% and 19% of modern West Africans’ genetic ancestry.

    In particular they found links to the Mende people of Sierra Leone, Yoruba as well as Esan people in Nigeria, plus other groups in western areas of The Gambia.
    The so-called “ghost population” of humans seems likely to have diverged from the shared ancestor of Neanderthals, Denisovans and modern humans before these lineages split about 800,000 years ago, New Scientist magazine explains.

    Sriram Sankararaman – the computational biologist who led the research at the University of California in Los Angeles – told BBC Newsday he believes more such groups will be found in the future:

    “As we get more data from diverse populations – and better quality data – our ability to sift through that data and excavate these ghost populations is going to get better.”

    SOurce: bbc.com

  • I want to stay at Beskitas for three seasons – KP Boateng

    Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng says he hopes to play three seasons for Turkish giants Be?ikta?.

    The 32-year-old joined Be?ikta? on loan from Fiorentina in the January transfer window.

    Boateng in an interview stated he has always wanted to play for the Turkish giant and has set his eyes on staying for three seasons.

    “Although I had a meeting with Be?ikta? before, my transfer did not take place. But you will never be late. But of course, when I saw the atmosphere in the match, he told reporters.

    “I could have come before . ” I want to stay the longest time, I want to stay for 3 years. But of course I have to ask my wife,” he added.

    According to reports, Beskitas are likely to offer him a permanent contract if he is able to play nine games without injury.

    Boateng scored his debut goal for Beskitas against Gaziantep over the weekend.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Legon Cities coach confident of Olympics scalp

    Goran Barjaktarevic, Head Coach of Legon Cities FC, remains optimistic his side will pick all three points, when they face Great Olympics in the week ten league game of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).

    The match-day ten encounter slated for the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, would witness an enthralling city derby with so much at stake for both sides.

    Each of the sides would need a win to keep a comfortable place on the league table as the competition gets keener.

    Ahead of the big city derby, Coach Goran is confident about defeating the counterparts despite their rich stature in Ghana’s football.

    “Great Olympics are certainly one of the most popularly clubs in Ghana and have great tradition but with challenges over the past years, but we are focused on the derby and games like this are very open.

    “We need to do anything to get all three points considering our position on the league table and for me that’s very important,” he said at pre-match press conference.

    Commenting on the quality of his side, Goran said, ”we have been working on building a strong team in all departments by having a good defense and efficient attack.

    “Most of the players are playing Premier League football for the first time and have not played together for a long while, so it would take time for us to become a better side,” he said.

    The Royals are placed 15th on the league log with 10 points from nine matches scoring six goals and conceding 11 goals.

    Source: GNA

  • Wealth fund to bolster struggling SA economy

    President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy has stalled and public finances are under severe pressure.

    In his State of the Nation address on Thursday, he blamed persistent power shortages for the faltering economy, and said several state-owned enterprises were in distress.

    He said South Africa would establish a sovereign wealth fund and set up a state bank to extend access to financial services.

    Several state firms, including South African Airways and the power company Eskom, are in crisis, partly due to mismanagement.

    SOurce: bbc.com