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  • Wilder knocks out Luis Ortiz to defend WBC world title

    Deontay Wilder defended his WBC world heavyweight title for the 10th time with a stunning knockout after being out-boxed by Luis Ortiz for six rounds.

    The American looked set to see his world-title reign end just short of five years as Ruiz picked him apart for half of their Las Vegas rematch.

    But in the seventh round, Wilder’s devastating right hand left Ortiz stunned and beaten on the canvas.

    Read:Wilder v Fury: Stunning draw in WBC world heavyweight title fight

    “I found my measurement, seen the shot and took it,” said Wilder, 34.

    Ortiz, 40, made it to his feet but could not beat the 10 count and was left with a look of shock on his face as Wilder had barely thrown a combination or landed a punch of significance.

    The defeated Cuban was left beating the ropes with his fists in frustration after bamboozling Wilder with feints and footwork, while boxing at the kind of timid pace he looked capable of maintaining.

    Read:Anthony Joshua: Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury fight would not be held up

    He found repeated joy from his tricky southpaw stance with the left hand and after landing repeatedly on Wilder in the fourth, the champion beat his chest with both hands as he clearly knew he was second best.

    But Wilder has built a reputation as one of the most destructive punchers in boxing history and his straight right hand chalked up a 41st knockout from 43 outings.

    In doing so he moved level with Muhammad Ali in recording 10 straight title defences. Only Tommy Burns (11), Vitali Klitschko (11), Wladimir Klitschko (18), Larry Holmes (20) and Joe Louis (25) have managed to defend the heavyweight crown more times in a row.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Fantana shows off her super ‘sexy’ mother

    Sensational Singer Fantana has shown off her sexy mother and got everyone talking.

    Fantana’s mother who could easily be mistaken for a sweet 16 woman, at first sight, was spotted together with her daughter at the just ended MTN 4Syte TV Music Awards 2019 at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.

    Read:My mum is my financier, not Bullet Fantana

    Her mother’s hairstyle, fashion sense, backside and general body stature is still intact and some have argued that she looks sexier and more beautiful than her superstar daughter.

    The politician mum is expected to contest on the ticket of the NDC in the Jomoro constituency come 2020.

    Read:I am not an ex-convict, I was in jail for less than 8 hours Fantana

    Mrs Dorcas Nda-Affo Toffey not too long ago donated a brand new ambulance from her personal coffers worth GHC240,000 to the Half Assini government hospital in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region for emergency relief services.

    Watch Fantana and her mother below:

    Source: peacefmonline.com

  • Mane helps Liverpool beat Zaha Palace

    Manager Jurgen Klopp says he has “no problem that Liverpool weren’t brilliant” during their hard-fought win at Crystal Palace.

    Roberto Firmino scored the winner five minutes from time as the Reds maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

    The Brazil striker poked in from a corner to restore his side’s lead three minutes after it looked as if Wilfried Zaha had rescued a point for the Eagles.

    Read:Mane caps thrilling Liverpool fightback to sink Villa

    Zaha’s 82nd-minute goal was his first of the season and cancelled out Sadio Mane’s 10th goal of the campaign just after half-time.

    But the Palace winger also wasted a great chance late on to score a second equaliser when he blazed over from close range.

    Klopp said: “We know it’s a tough place to come to and we weren’t compact enough in the first half. In a game like this you have to make sure you are ready to fight for the result.

    Read:Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to miss Egypt games

    “We are not out there to show that we invented football, because we didn’t. We have a job to do and hopefully we can continue.”

    Liverpool, who rested Mohamed Salah, have now gone 30 games unbeaten in the Premier League and have dropped only two points in the league all season.

    But they were also helped when Palace defender James Tomkins had a goal ruled out in first-half stoppage time by the video assistant referee after Jordan Ayew was adjudged to have fouled Dejan Lovren.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Mahrez scores as Man City beat Chelsea

    Premier League champions Manchester City got back to winning ways by coming from behind to beat in-form Chelsea in an entertaining game.

    The visitors, who had won their previous seven away games, led when N’Golo Kante slipped the ball past Ederson from Mateo Kovacic’s aerial pass.

    At that stage City were facing back-to-back Premier League defeats which would have left them 12 points behind leaders Liverpool and given them an uphill task to retain their title.

    Read:Holders Man City cruise into EFL Cup quarter-finals after beating Southampton

    But the hosts rallied and equalised when Kevin de Bruyne’s shot hit Kurt Zouma and wrongfooted goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

    Riyad Mahrez put the reigning champions – who move above Chelsea into third place – ahead with a fine finish after cutting in from the right wing.

    Both sides could have scored more in a chaotic first half, City going closest when Sergio Aguero hit the crossbar after a poor clearance by Kepa.

    There were fewer incidents in the second half although Aguero hobbled off and had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus, with Pep Guardiola worried it is a bad muscle injury.

    Read:Liverpool beat Man City to go eight clear at top of Premier League

    Raheem Sterling thought he had scored a late third for City but it was ruled out by the video assistant referee in a very tight offside call.

    City only had 46.74% of the ball, the lowest percentage by any Guardiola team in any of his 381 top-flight matches in charge of Barcelona, Bayern Munich or City.

    They sit nine points behind leaders Liverpool, who beat them 3-1 in the last game before the international break.

    “Chelsea are an incredible team,” Guardiola told BBC Sport after the game. “We knew it, but we beat them.

    “It was a typical high-level game. Our back four played so good today. In the most difficult period of the game, we scored on the counter.

    “We created enough chances to score more goals.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Legon student dies after armed attack on campus

    A final year student of the University of Ghana, Papa Ayensu Appiah Ofori, has died after being attacked on campus.

    While the cause of death is yet to be established by a medical report, multiple sources confirm he passed away due to internal bleeding from an injury he suffered following the attack.

    Read: Legon student dies after being stabbed by road robbers

    Papa Ayensu Appiah Ofori, was reportedly stabbed in the leg by suspected armed robbers on Friday, November 8, 2019, around Block C of the African Union Hall, popularly known as Pent.

    The Political Science student, following the attack, was reportedly rushed to the Legon Hospital where he was placed on admission.

    Papa Ayensu Appiah Ofori was later discharged on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

    Read: Presec-Legon denies flu outbreak reports; urges calm

    On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, the student, known among his colleagues as Don Self, passed away. Some friends of the deceased took to social media to mourn his demise.

    State of security around African Union Hall

    Students of the University who regularly ply the route leading to the African Union Hall continue to lament about the state of insecurity in the area.

    With less security visibility and malfunctioning streetlights along the path leading to the hall, students who ply the route become susceptible to robbers.

     

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • 24 killed in a landslide in Kenya

    At least 24 people have been reported dead due to a landslide in eastern Kenya. The residents in West pokot were swept way by the landslide following heavy rains Friday evening in the region.

    West Pokot County Commissioner Apollo Okello said 12 bodies, including seven children, have been recovered so far and that search efforts are continuing, reports The Daily Nation.

    Read:Heavy rains in Japan cause deadly landslides and floods

    Rescue operations have been halted because most bridges have been swept and it is still raining heavily according to West Pokot County Commissioner Apollo Okello. Adding that, many people could be trapped in in Pokot South and Pokot Central says The standard

    “Seven people of the same family were buried alive in Nyarkulian area, Pokot South and 24 were buried alive in Muino area, Pokot Central sub county,” said Okello.

    Read:Family of four buried alive by landslides in Kenya

    Source: africanews.com

  • WHO sounds alarm on Ebola due to Congo insecurity

    About 360 people are at potential risk of Ebola after contact with an infected person in eastern Congo yet many of them are out of reach due to clashes and insecurity, the World Health Organization said on Friday (November 22).

    Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, urged the government and all sides to enable aid workers to access several areas where the deadly virus may be spreading.

    Islamist militiamen killed at least 19 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, stepping up attacks on civilians in response to a military campaign against them in border areas with Uganda, local officials said on Wednesday.

    Read:Uganda to send back Congolese Ebola patient as deaths exceed 2,000

    The assailants, who the officials said belong to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist group, burned down a Catholic church near the city of Oicha.

    Ryan said that although only 7 cases of Ebola were recorded in the past week, it was unable to stamp out the deadly virus due to insecurity.

    “The difficulty we collectively face at the moment is just when we need that unlimited and unfettered access to communities we have lost that access in key areas,” he told a news briefing.

    Spread of the virus

    “This is a very dangerous and alarming development,” he said.

    Read:Measles kills nearly 5,000 in DR Congo

    A male driver died of Ebola in Oicha, North Kivu province, after visiting three health care centres, Ryan said, adding that many other drivers had handled the body at the funeral.

    “That one case has generated over 360 contacts which is a large number of contacts for any case. We know that person was highly infectious at the moment of death. That is why we are so concerned,” Ryan said.

    At least 62 of the 200 contacts in Oicha were deemed at “extreme high risk”, he said, but aid workers had only located 19 of them. About 159 had fled to Kalunguta where most were being monitored.

    There have been 3,298 Ebola cases including 2,195 deaths since the outbreak was declared in August 2018, Ryan said.

    “By the time this Ebola outbreak in Congo is over the international community will probably have spent $1 billion.”

    Source: africanews.com

  • Shoemaker commits suicide, wife also found dead in same room at Winneba

    A 32-year-old shoemaker, Kweku Baffoe and his wife, Rosina Arthur, have been found dead in their room on Thursday at Wuonsom, a suburb of Effutu Municipality in the Central region.

    Sources revealed that the couple died at midnight in their chamber and hall building. The wife was found in the kitchen floor with foam formed around her mouth and the husband hanging from the kitchen ceiling.

    Read: Man commits suicide over deportation from Dubai

    Speaking to Adom News, father of the deceased, Kojo Baffoe, said his son was going through certain issues over which he advised him. He declined to disclose the issues to Adom News.

    According to the father, one of the apprentices of his deceased son whose name was given as Kwesi Peter, came for the keys to the shop and with no response to his numerous calls to his master, he, together with the apprentice, decided to break into the room.

    And on breaking into the room, they found the lifeless bodies of the couple.
    Speaking also to Adom News, the apprentice of the deceased said he worked with his master till 7:30 pm on the day prior to his death and there was nothing that showed he was bothered or worried about something.

    Read: No need to decriminalise suicide Deputy Speaker

    He added that they even shared some jokes and so was really shocked to hear about the death of his master.

    The bodies of the couple have been conveyed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital by the Winneba District Police Command.

     

    Source: adomonline.com

  • AC Milan make Ibrahimovic offer to return

    AC Milan have made an offer for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in an attempt to shake off competition from other interested clubs, according to Sky in Italy.

    The club would like to bring the former Sweden international in to train with the team next month, so that he can be match fit from January.

    Developments are expected next week when Milan officials and Ibrahimovic’s agent meet again.

    Read:Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms LA Galaxy exit

    However, Ibrahimovic’s salary demands are currently too high for Milan to proceed with negotiations, as the Italian giants are serving a ban from European competition due to Financial Fair Play breaches.

    Napoli and Bologna are other Serie A clubs showing an interest in the 38-year-old striker, but are yet to put forward any formal bids to his representatives.

    Milan are currently 14th in Serie A and have scored 11 goals in 12 matches in the Italian top flight so far this term.

    Read:10 players with the most Champions League goals

    Ibrahimovic played for Milan between 2010 and 2012 and scored 56 goals in 85 games during his time the club, helping them to the Serie A title in 2011.

    The forward’s contract at LA Galaxy officially expires in December. He scored 31 goals in 31 games during the last MLS campaign.

    Source: skysports.com

  • Evans Mensah named in CAF U23 Cup of Nations Best XI

    Ghana winger Evans Mensah has been named in the 2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations Best XI.

    The HJK Helsinki star won one man of the match award- in the opener against Cameroon- and scored two goals at the tournament.

    Mensah was picked by the tournament’s Technical Study Group (TSG) in a three-man midfield alongside Aboubakar Keita of Ivory Coast and Egypt’s Ammar Hamdy.

    Read:Ghanaian winger Evans Mensah bags brace in HJK Helsinki win over IFK Mariehamn

    Champions Egypt dominates the list with five players, including captain Ramadan Sobhy whose extra-time goal gave the young Pharaohs victory on Friday.

    He has adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the tournament in addition to picking up the Total Man of the Match award for the final match.

    Egypt striker Mostafa Mohamed emerged top scorer with four goals in five matches.

    2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations Best XI: Mohammed Sobhy (Egypt)-Silas Gnaka (Ivory Coast), Ahmed Ramadan (Egypt), Kouadion Yves (Ivory Coast), Repo Mapele (South Africa)- Aboubakar Keita (Ivory Coast), Ammar Hamdy (Egypt), Evans Mensah (Ghana)-Youssouf Dao (Ivory Coast), Mostafa Mohammed (Egypt), Ramadan Sobhi (Egypt).

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Motorcyclist accidentally kills New Edubiase midfielder Malik Yakubu

    New Edubiase FC have been hit with tragic news following the death of their midfielder Abdul Malik Issah Yakubu.

    FootballMadeInGhana gathers that Yakubu died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi after he was knocked down by a motorcycle while jogging on Friday morning.

    Read:Wakaso escapes unhurt from car accident

    His untimely demise has thrown the entire football fraternity in a state of grief and mourning.

    He is expected to buried today in accordance with Muslim law.

    Read:Asante Kotoko mark 1 year of horrific accident

    Source: Footballmadeinghana.com

  • E/R: Gold dealer gunned down by armed robbers

    A gold dealer has been gunned down by suspected armed robbers in the Eastern Region.

    The incident occurred Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Akyem Akrofufu in the Atiwa West District.

    Read: Armed robbers gun down driver at Ekumfi Ekrowful

    According to a resident, the deceased, Kofi Krobo, a licensed gold buyer was shot by the suspected armed robber in the evening while entering his room after closing from work.

    The robbers reportedly absconded with unspecified quantities of gold and an amount of money.

    Read: Suspected armed robber burnt to death at Kasoa

    The Kwarbeng District Police command has commenced an investigation into the incident.

    Meanwhile, body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue.
    The deceased was married with two young children- a boy and a girl.

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • Go for cultural exposure – Lebanese Envoy tells GIJ students

    Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Maher Kheir has pledged his unflinching support for education in Ghana.

    In a schorlaship presentation ceremony at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) on Wednesday, the Lebanese envoy pointed out that his outfit and the Lebanese Community consistent support for tertiary institutions attest to their commitment to education in Ghana.

    He told the awardees “Since my arrival to Ghana a year ago, I pledged to follow up on the scholarship initiative of the Lebanese Community of my predecessor.

    Read: Lebanese Ambassador charges GIJ students to highlight the truth

    “I was looking forward to launch a new initiative based on my vision to open a window of cultural exchange between Lebanon and Ghana. I started to commit all my efforts to launch the

    Lebanese Literature Prize and Research Awards at the School of Languages in the University of Ghana.

    “Today, I am glad to announce that two weeks ago, we launched the Lebanese Literature Prize and Research Awards at this School to promote Lebanese and Ghanaian literature

    He satated that the Embassy and the Lebanese Community believe believe that language and culture can build the

    shortest bridge between all people and strengthen human relations saying, “You also, through your journalism studies can add to this cultural and human interaction.

    Dear students, let me mention that we are in the process of forming a Lebanese Scholarship Alumni Group. We encourage all of you to be members of this important group because it will

    create a network between all beneficiaries, the Lebanese community and the Embassy of Lebanon.”

    He added “In my previous speech, I challenged you to “go for the truth with all your heart”. Today, I would also like to add that you go for cultural exposure. When you possess all these values, you will be the masters of yourselves, masters of the pulpit and you will certainly be the brightest journalists. Then, we will be truly proud of you.”

    Read: Lebanese embassy awards scholarships to law students

    Rector of GIJ, Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo challenged the students mentioned “This event is becoming important on our calendar. To the students, this gesture, undoubtedly takes off financial burden from you and I will urge you to make good use of this opportunity.”

    A beneficiary of the scheme, Nancy Asante said “We will take this opportunity as a challenge and strive for excellence.”

    The ambasor and the Lebanese Community has provided schorlarships for students at the University of Ghana and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science ans Technology (KNUST) on annual bassis.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • List of made in Ghana rice and numbers to call

    Made In Ghana Rice

    Copa Jasmine Wienco 0243700628

    Aduanehene — Wienco 0243700628

    Champion Long Grain – 0541496571

    Read: Rice farmers should contact District Agric Department for help Ato Panford

    Ofie Special Ghana Rice 0274742407

    Bongo Grains 0244429138

    DUQ Rice 0208437987

    Mr Rabbit Jasmine Rice 0202015343

    Worawora Rice 0208435539

    Nana Rice 0570908795

    Lomnava Rice 0240908810

    Royal Farmers Rice 0800100900

    Read: Rice importers withdraw ads from media house over local rice campaign

    Primeline Brown Rice – 0242189024

    Zinaria – 054 898 6460

    Yaa Babie Ghana Rice 0242738481

    Tafore Rice 0240392911

    Epcom 0243145281

    Eyram Rice 0244819049/0507402601

    Efie ne fie Jacy Rice 0506185770/0266711801

     

    Source: backend.theindependentghana.com 

  • South African Airways agrees deal to end eight-day strike

    South African Airways (SAA) reached a deal on wages with two trade unions on Friday to end an eight-day strike that has weighed on the cash-strapped state airline.

    Already reliant on government handouts to survive, SAA had to suspend hundreds of flights after the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) walked out on Nov. 15.

    The airline said it might not make salary payments this month.

    SAA on Friday said the unions had agreed to a 5.9% wage hike retroactive to April, to be paid from next February if sufficient funds were available.

    Read:South African Airways cancels flights ahead of strike

    Consultations on planned job cuts have been deferred until Jan 31, it said.

    “SAA will operate a near normal service on Saturday 23 November 2019,” SAA said in a statement. “On Sunday, 24 November 2019, SAA expects to operate its full schedule as usual.”

    NUMSA union members had put their income on the line to achieve the deal, spokeswoman Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said.

    “As unions we fought very hard to negotiate a settlement which would be in the best interests of our members and we can honestly say this proposal is a reflection of that,” she said.

    Read:AWA, South African Airways partner to enhance operations

    SAA on Friday also signed a wage deal with the National Transport Movement, a union which did not participate in the strike.

    The government has spent about 20 billion rand ($1.4 billion) on support for SAA in the past three years.

    But with ballooning state budget deficits and a sovereign credit rating teetering on the brink of “junk” status, officials are trying to rein in financial support for ailing state firms.

    ($1 = 14.6033 rand)

    Image: FILE PHOTO: A South African Airways (SAA) aircraft is seen parked on the tarmac at Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, South Africa, November 14, 2019. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham/File Photo

    Source: reuters.com

  • Pretty 20-year-old prisoner wins beauty pageant for prisoners

    A lady prisoner from Sierra Leone has won a beauty pageant that was held for prisoners all over the country.

    BBC reported on their Focus on Africa programme that the contestants all looked well-fed, happy and excited.

    Out of the 10 contestants that were selected from prisons across the country, eight were imprisoned for manslaughter. The reports explain that other inmates were brought out to witness the joyous moment.

    Read:Kanye West moves prisoners to tears with powerful worship

    The winner whose full name was withheld was a 20-year-old from the south of the country. She got crowned as Miss Correctional.

    In an interview with the BBC, the winner narrated how she was convicted, the crime she committed and her hopes and plans for the future, and how the crown made her feel. “I am very happy about winning.

    Now I know society considers us even though we are in jail. It gives me hope. The crown makes me feel like I am out of prison. We know that when we eventually get released, we will become better people.

    Read:Sudan to release all prisoners

    “I want to go and show off with the crowd but I am in prison. When I get out of prison, I want to return to school and also make peace with the family whose son I killed. It was a mistake but I know I have wronged them.”
    The beauty queen is serving a five-year jail term for killing her partner with whom she had a two-year-old child. She has 15 months of her jail term remaining.

    Meanwhile, in what appeared to be a very touching tribute, a lady by name Dzifa has stirred social media with her brave heart as she posed happily in her graduation picture with her father who lost his life just two weeks earlier.

    Source: Yen.com.gh

  • Names of students loan defaulters published

    The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has published the names and photographs of some persons who have defaulted in repaying the loans they took while pursuing their tertiary education in the national dailies.

    The first batch of 20 defaulters whose details were published in the November 21, 2019 edition of the Daily Graphic, is part of the over 20,000 defaulters who have not made any efforts to repay the loans.

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    Read: Students Loan Trust disburses GHC20.4m to applicants

    SLTF Act

    “The publication is in accordance with the Students Loan Trust Fund Act 2011, Act 820 Section 2(1-7),” the Head of Public Relations Unit of the SLTF, Mr George Laing, told the Daily Graphic on Thursday.

    The procedure for recovery of loan in Act, Section 26 (3) ,for instance, said: “If the borrower or the guarantor fails to repay or make satisfactory arrangement to repay the loan in accordance with the demand notice, the board shall publish the name of the borrower or the guarantor in a state-owned daily newspaper”.

    Mr Laing said the publication was part of the name and shame policy of the trust fund to get defaulters to honour their obligations to the state.

    “This is just one of the strategies we are putting in place to recover loans that are due. We will be publishing more names and pictures in the coming days.

    “Once you take the loan you have a two-year period after school; a two-year moratorium before you start paying. When you start paying for each loan that you took, you have two years to pay back, so if you did a typical four-year degree you have about eight years to repay,” he said.

    The SLTF PRO noted that in the case of those whose details had been published, they had completed their studies, failed to meet the two-year moratorium while the eight years repayment period had also passed, without paying anything.

    He said the next course of action for those whose names had been published was to take them to court to recover the money, adding that recovering the money was very important since that was to, among others, make the fund sustainable.

    The sources of money for the fund, Mr Laing said, were from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Communications Service Tax, as well as from those who had settled their indebtedness.

    “So if people take the loan and are not paying back then the sustainability of the fund is threatened,” he said.

    The loan, he said, was not free government money and, therefore, advised all defaulters to endeavour to pay back.

    Background

    More than 55,000 people owe the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) GH¢75 million, representing default in the repayment of the loans students took to cushion them while in school.

    Out of the number, about 35,000 have made some form of payment, leaving more than 20,000 who have not paid anything at all, after the two-year grace period for repayment elapsed.

    Read: Managers of Student Loan Fund to drag defaulters to court

    The debt in the names of those who have not paid anything at all stands at GH¢35 million.

    With some of the debts dating as far back as 2012 from the first batch of beneficiaries who took the loan in 2006, the fund managers had warned the borrowers that they would begin to publish the names and pictures of the defaulters in the national dailies in the coming weeks.

    LIST OF STUDENT LOAN DEFAULTERS (FIRST BATCH) ATTACHED BELOW

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Van Vicker shares photo of son to celebrate his 11th birthday

    Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has shared a photo of his son whom he referred to as VJ to celebrate his birthday.

    Vicker also called the boy “my mini me” a common expression to show how someone looks like the other but older person. Little VJ looks just like the father though he is smallish and the dad is muscular.

    Read:Van Vicker celebrates first daughter on her 15th birthday

    Meanwhile, many fans, especially females, have commented on the photo wishing the boy well and at the same time admiring his looks.

    Read:Van Vicker wins Best Actor at Ghana Entertainment Awards in USA

    Source: Yen.com.gh

  • Slow paced Tamale interchange construction stalls business activities

    After nearly three months of work on the Tamale Interchange project, residents within the metropolis say they are being adversely affected by the construction.

    From heavy vehicular traffic to low sales and patronage, the people of Tamale, the Northern Region capital, blame the lack of proper planning for the inconvenience they have had to endure, on the project.

    Read: Thank you for Tamale Interchange Ya Na to Akufo- Addo

    President Akufo-Addo in April broke the grounds for the construction of the much talked about Tamale interchange. Construction works, would begin four months later.

    Tamale is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With a rapidly growing population, the town has become the next business destination for many multinational and Ghanaian companies.

    But the boost in commercial activity has increased pressure on the city’s infrastructure and also limited space. The construction of the tamale interchange was expected to ease traffic congestion and open up the city for growth. But after three months the people say the congestion has become worse.

    Read: Tema, Pokuase interchange to be completed in 2020 Nana Addo

    While some motorists are willing to endure this for the duration, they believe the presence of personnel from the Motor Transport Traffic Department (MTTD) of the police service, could make things better, others also blame it on the slow pace of work.

    Northern Regional Director of the Department of Urban Roads, Kwesi Darko, admits construction has delayed.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline

  • Armed robbers gun down driver at Ekumfi Ekrowful

    Armed robbers have shot dead a commercial minibus driver identified as Ahinful at Ekumfi Ekrowful in the Central Region Friday dawn around 2:00 am.

    An eyewitness told Kasapa FM News Yaw Boagyan, the Hyundai vehicle with registration number GT-5863_19 was heading to Accra from Ajumako when the driver spotted some armed robbers attacking vehicle ahead of him.

    Read: Legon student dies after being stabbed by road robbers

    He then decided to turn back to avoid being attacked by the robbers.

    It was while he tried turning the vehicle that the robbers started firing at him. Unfortunately, he was hit by some bullets in the neck killing him instantly.

    Police have launched a manhunt for the robbers.

    The body has been deposited at Saltpond Government Hospital for preservation and autopsy.

    The deceased who hails from Ajumako Essiam left behind a wife and four children.

     

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Maradona announces Gimnasia return – two days after quitting

    Argentina legend Diego Maradona said he is to return as manager of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata – two days after he quit.

    The 59-year-old made the announcement of his return to the Argentine club on social media.

    Read:Diego Maradona: Argentina legend quits as Gimnasia boss

    He said the decision hade been reached after “we finally achieved political unity in the club”.

    “I hope [the leaders] will provide reinforcements they promised me,” Maradona added.

    The 1986 World Cup winner started his role at Gimnasia in early September in his first coaching job in his homeland since 2010.

    Read:Messi goes to the toilet too much to be a leader Maradona

    The side were bottom of Argentina’s 24-team top division when he took over and he has guided them to three wins in eight games to move them up to 22nd.

    Maradona left his previous managerial role at Mexican second division outfit Dorados de Sinaloa citing health issues.

    Source: bbcnews.com

  • Chris Brown and his ex-girlfriend welcomes new baby boy

    Singer Chris Brown has become a dad for the second time – as he welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday.

    Brown, 30, fathered the newborn with his ex-girlfriend Ammika Harris, 26 – with each taking to social media to deliver the news.

    In a series of cryptic posts, the pair – who were no longer dating when it was revealed in August that Ammika was expecting a boy – Brown and Ammika told fans of the good news.

    Read:Chris Brown will sue alleged rape victim for defamation

    Model Ammika wrote on her Instagram Story on Thursday: “I was in love when I first saw you.”

    Meanwhile, the No Guidance singer shared two photos that appeared to mark the special occasion.

    In one, he simply wrote what appeared to be his son’s date of birth – “11-20-2019” – in the caption of a black-and-white photo of himself.

    Read:I want to date Chris Brown Juliet Ibrahim

    And the words “born” appeared in a captionless selfie of the artist that appeared later.

    Source: thesun.co.uk

  • Jospong woos European investors

    The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has called for a sustainable plan for the development of Africa, especially Ghana, which is backed by “massive” private sector investment.

    He stressed that “Private Sector participation in EU-Africa relations is an assured way to foster development on the continent”.

    The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group was speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, where he was invited to share his thoughts on “European Green Tech as Economic Boost for Africa.”

    Read: Jospong Group secures €20 million for projects

    The event was held in honor of Dr. Siaw Agyepong and was focused on addressing Europe-Africa relations for Development and the role the private sector plays in the development process.

    This event attracted members of the European Parliament and businessmen from Europe.

    Dr. Siaw Agyepong, in a keynote address, told a packed audience, “I have been advocating a real Sustainable Plan for Africa backed by massive private sector investment.”

    Using the Jospong Group as an example, Dr. Siaw Agyepong explained to the house why major investment and confidence in the private sector can generate sufficient growth and thus create millions of job opportunities capable of absorbing the African population explosion and, ultimately, reducing the challenge of illegal Africa-Europe Migration that is currently facing the world.

    Lukas Mandl, Member of the EU Parliament and Member of the Committee on Development in his address told the gathering that the European Development Agenda “are about giving a voice to the whole development community, from world leaders to NGOs, business and industry leaders.”

    Read: Jospong Group projects Ghana as the destination of choice for investment in Africa

    According to him, “addressing inequalities is a necessary step in making our development cooperation more efficient and more meaningful in order not to leave anyone behind.”

    The event was addressed by Sandra Kramer, Director, EU-AU Relations, West and East Africa, Director General DEVCO, European Commission.

    She indicated that the EU-AU relationship is being solidified with more focus on the private sector and for which over 4 billion euros have been set aside.

     

    Source: Dailyguidenetwork.com

  • Pochettino’s goodbye message revealed

    Mauricio Pochettino’s goodbye message to his Tottenham players has been revealed by assistant Jesus Perez.

    The Spaniard posted two pictures on social media 48 hours after they were sacked by Spurs, one showing Pochettino writing the message on a tactics board in the players’ dressing room.

    “Big thanks to you all,” it read. “We can’t say goodbye… you will always be in our hearts.”

    Read:Pochettino sacked by Tottenham

    The pictures were posted on Perez’ personal Twitter account with the caption: “COYS”

    Pochettino and Perez have remained silent since they were dismissed after a breakdown in their relationship with the club’s hierarchy and the team 14th in Premier League following a disastrous start to the season.

    But they are already being considered for the vacant Bayern Munich job, having previously been of interest to Real Madrid and Manchester United, among other big clubs, during their five-and-a-half years in N17.

    Read:Bayern considering Pochettino

    Although they did not win a trophy in this time, Pochettino and his staff were highly regarded among the club’s supporters, who have shown an outpouring of emotion on social media during the events of the past two days.

    They have been replaced by Jose Mourinho and his new backroom staff, several of which have arrived from French club Lille, including Portuguese assistant Joao Sacramento.

    Source: skysports.com

  • Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action

    More than 1,350 Australian women have won a long-running class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over vaginal mesh implants.

    Australia’s Federal Court found that J&J subsidiary Ethicon failed to warn patients and surgeons about the “risks” posed by the products.

    The implants were commonly used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence after childbirth.

    The case is one of a series of lawsuits J&J faces over the products.

    Some patients said they had suffered chronic pain, bleeding and severe discomfort during sexual intercourse after having the mesh surgically implanted.

    Read:Johnson & Johnson reaches settlement with Ohio over opioid crisis

    Judge Anna Katzmann ruled that much of the information the company provided about the products was “inaccurate” and at times made “false representations”.

    “The risks were known, not insignificant and on Ethicon’s own admission, serious harm could ensue if they eventuated,” Ms Katzmann said in her ruling.

    The court will set damages next year.

    In a statement, Ethicon defended its record and said it would consider an appeal.

    “Ethicon believes that the company acted ethically and responsibly in the research, development and supply of these products,” the company said.

    Julie Davis, the original claimant in the case, welcomed the decision.

    “They have treated women essentially like guinea pigs, lied about it and done nothing to help,” she told reporters outside the court in Sydney.

    Read:Vaginal fluid transplants may soon be available in US

    Last year, the Australian government issued a national apology to women affected by vaginal mesh, acknowledging decades of “agony and pain”.

    Mounting lawsuits

    The ruling is the latest bad news for J&J, which is facing billions of dollars in legal claims over other products, including opioids.

    In October, the company agreed to pay nearly $117m (£90.5m) to resolve claims over pelvic mesh in 41 US states and the District of Columbia.

    It is also facing lawsuits over the product in Canada and Europe.

    Separately, J&J is facing thousands of lawsuits from people who claim its talc products caused cancer.

    The multinational was also ordered to pay $8bn in damages to a man over claims he was not warned that an anti-psychotic drug could lead to breast growth.

    Despite the lawsuits, the company booked $20.7bn in quarterly sales in its most recent results, an increase of 1.9% over the same quarter in 2018.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Kaneshie, Dzorwulu flooded after Thursday rains

    In a not so surprising turn of events, vehicles and some properties of residents of Dzorwulu and Kaneshie first light have been swept away following torrential rain on Thursday.

    The downpour which lasted a little over 3 hours created a dense pool of water around the Kaneshie First Light area, bringing commercial activities to a halt.

    In a footage sighted by GhanaWeb, a number of cars and stalls of traders have been submerged in the floodwaters. Several other items are seen floating and being carried away.

    Read: Experts dialogue to mitigate perennial floods

    The situation is not any different at Dzorwulu. In a separate video, a resident who is trapped in his car as it appears submerged shot the scene as the water impeded him from entering his house.

    Traders along the road have had their wares either soaked or carried away.

    The incidence of flooding is not new to the two aforementioned areas but the situation seems to be worsening with every downpour.

     

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • GES releases appointment letters for teachers

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released appointment letters for teachers who applied for recruitment into the service.

    According to the GES, the latest recruitment is targeted at persons who have completed and passed the College of Education exams in 2018 and have also passed their licensure exams in 2018/ 2019.

    Read: GES recruits 14,500 teachers

    A statement issued by the GES on Wednesday also mentioned persons who have completed mandatory notional service and have applied for recruitment into the Service are those being considered for the appointment.

    “The appointment letters have been released. Appointment letters can be accessed on www.gespromotions.gov.gh (fees apply),” the press release noted.

    Appointees have therefore been asked to report to the Regional Directors with their appointment letters and certificates for further directives.

     

    Source: 3news.com

  • Bayern considering Pochettino

    Mauricio Pochettino is being considered by Bayern Munich to take over as permanent manager at the Allianz Arena, according to Sky in Germany.

    No contact has been made with the Argentine following his sacking from Tottenham, but he is understood to be high among their list of candidates for the vacant role currently being filled by interim boss Hansi Flick.

    Pochettino departed Hotspur Way this week after five years in charge, guiding the club to its first-ever Champions League final last term.

    Read:Pochettino sacked by Tottenham

    Meanwhile, Sky Sports News understands that Real Madrid also see the former Spurs boss as a potential option in summer 2020.

    Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel, and former RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick have all distanced themselves from the managerial position at Bayern in recent weeks.

    Jose Mourinho, who was also previously linked with a move to Bavaria having been out of work since his departure from Manchester United in December 2018, is now out of the running with the Portuguese having been appointed as the new Spurs boss on Wednesday.

    Read:Mourinho named new Tottenham manager

    Arsene Wenger recently quashed any links with the Bayern job by returning to the game as FIFA’s new chief of global football development.

    Niko Kovac was sacked by the Bundesliga champions earlier in November after 16 months in charge.

    Source: skysports.com

  • Mining records 34.4% inflation in October

    During the month October 2019, mining and quarrying sub-sectors recorded the highest inflation of 34.4 per cent, the Ghana statistical Service GSS) has announced.

    This according to the GSS, was followed by the utilities sub-sector with 12.6 per cent.

    Read: Mining firm ordered to conduct structural integrity after two die in pit

    The Manufacturing sub-sector recorded the least inflation of 3.1 per cent.

    Deputy Government Statistician, David Kombat, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, November 20 said the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for the month October 2019 was 8.8 per cent,

    Mr Kombat said is 0.2 percentage points lower compared to the 9.1 per cent recorded in September 2019.

    Read: 2 dead as another Shaanxi mining disaster sparks outrage

    He explained that developments in the international market influenced the inflation rate for the mining and quarrying sectors.

    “The world market prices can influence the price of gold; if the price of gold increases on the world market, producers equally adjust their prices irrespective of whether the cost of input has increased or not,” he said.

     

    Source: laudbusiness.com

  • Actor Mikki Osei Berko Loses Mother

    Veteran radio and TV personality, Mikki Osei Berko has reportedly lost his mother, Madam Mary Ama Akomah Koomson to the cold hands of death.

    In a report filed by BrownGh.com, the late woman died after battling undisclosed illness.

    Read:Gospel singer, Cindy Thompson loses mum

    The website also added that Madam Koomson passed away at 78 years old.

    The one-week celebration will take place at her residence, No 4 Dada Boat SQ., Nyanyano Kakraba in the Central Region of Ghana next week.

    Read:Stonebwoy loses his cool after an SM fan accused him of killing his mum

    Mikki Osei Berko, popular known as Master Richard (a name he earned in the popular TV series dubbed Taxi Driver which was produced two decades ago) is one of the popular faces on our TV screens.

    Source:ghbase

  • Gov’t to order over US$150m GEnx engines for Boeing 787-9 Aircraft

    Government has announced its intent to purchase GEnx-1B engines for its three Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will be used to re-launch a national airline.

    The engine order is valued at more than $150 million list price.

    Read: Ghana signs deal to buy six aircraft for new national airline

    “GE Aviation is honoured to provide GEnx engines for the new 787 Dreamliners that Ghana will acquire to re-launch a national carrier,” said Mahendra Nair, general manager of the GEnx program.

    “The GEnx engine has proven itself with the highest reliability and utilization rates that benefit our customers, and we look forward to working with Ghana as the country progresses on its strategy to re-enter the aviation industry.”

    This year has been a big year for the GEnx engine.

    The engine celebrated its 15th anniversary since its launch and marked the assembly of its 2,000th engine. With more than 2,500 engines sold, the GEnx has become the fastest-selling high-thrust GE engine in history.

    With the most advanced technologies and materials, the GEnx has the highest reliability and utilisation, lowest fuel burn and longest range capable of any engine available on the B787 aircraft.

    The highest pressure ratio compressor in commercial service today enables the best fuel efficiency in its thrust class, resulting in the GEnx engine powering the longest B787 routes, such as Qantas’ 787-9 record-breaking non-stop flight from New York to Sydney last month.

    The GEnx’s innovative lean burning twin-annular pre-swirl (TAPS) combustor dramatically reduces NOx and other regulated gases below today’s regulatory limits and enhances durability.

    Read: GACL staff ensure aircraft safety from foreign objects

    As the world’s first commercial engine with both a carbon fibre composite front fan case and fan blades, the GEnx fan module is lighter in weight, corrosion resistant with less line maintenance and improved reliability, and is the quietest engine GE produces.

    These leading-edge technologies and engine architecture bring high operational reliability and result in a high utilisation rate of GEnx-powered B787 aircraft for more flights per year and more revenue for airlines.

    GEnx’s revenue-sharing participants are IHI Corporation of Japan, GKN Aerospace Engine Systems of the UK, MTU of Germany, TechSpace Aero (Safran) of Belgium, Safran Aircraft Engines of France and Samsung Techwin of Korea.

     

    Source: APO Group

  • Ex-South Africa minister charged with corruption

    A former South African state security minister has appeared in court on allegations of corruption.

    Bongani Bongo – who was seen as close to former President Jacob Zuma – is accused of offering money to a lawyer giving evidence at a parliamentary inquiry into corruption at the state power company, Eskom in 2017.

    Read:Corruption, an embarrassing topic, says Buhari in Saudi Arabia

    Mr Bongo did not enter a plea. He was released on bail and is due back in court in January.

    Mr Zuma appointed him state security minister two weeks after the alleged bribery took place.

    Read:Jacob Zuma to face corruption inquiry

    He lasted only four months in the job.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Nigeria challenges UK’s court asset seizure ruling

    The Nigerian government has appealed against a London court ruling which required it to pay $200m (£155m) to prevent a firm from beginning to seize the country’s assets worth $9.6bn.

    In August, a British court ruled in favour of the company, Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID).

    Read:Nigerian chief imposes wedding tax in his village

    It had fought a long-running legal battle with the Nigerian authorities over a failed project to build a gas processing plant.

    P&ID claims successive Nigerian administrations failed to fulfil their end of the deal, causing it to lose on its investment.

    Read:Nigeria to open border after Buhari, Akufo-Addo meeting Minister

    The Nigerian government says the deal was fraudulent and amounted to economic sabotage.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Stowaway ‘who died’ in London emerges

    A man identified by UK broadcaster Sky News as the stowaway whose dead body fell from a Kenya Airways plane into a London garden in July has emerged.

    Read:Three Nigerian stowaways found at Tema Port

    Cedric Shivonje Isaac, who is being held in prison for an unrelated crime, has told Kenya’s leading newspaper, the Daily Nation, that Sky News used pictures from his Facebook page to erroneously identity him as Paul Manyasi.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Suspected Islamist militants kill 19, burn church in eastern DR Congo

    Islamist militiamen killed at least 19 people overnight in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, stepping up attacks on civilians in response to a military campaign against them in border areas with Uganda, local officials said on Wednesday.

    The assailants, who the officials said belong to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist group, also kidnapped several people and torched a Catholic church during two separate attacks about 35 km (22 miles) apart.

    Read:DR Congo tests 12 more patients for Ebola

    The Congolese army began an offensive three weeks ago near the Ugandan border. The ADF has been operating there for more than two decades and is one of dozens of rebel groups active in the mineral-rich areas where civil wars resulted in millions of deaths around the turn of the century.

    Several previous ADF attacks have been claimed by Islamic State, but the extent of their relationship remains unclear.

    Army spokesman Mak Hazukay said the ADF killed at least seven people on the outskirts of the city of Beni, adding that two soldiers were wounded and several people were missing.

    Read:DR Congo launches attacks against militias

    Donat Kibwana, the administrator of Beni territory, said ADF fighters killed another 12 people in the village of Mavete, where they also burned a church and a pharmacy and kidnapped several others.

    At least 70 people have been killed since the army campaign began, according to the Kivu Security Tracker, a research initiative that maps unrest in the region.

    Violence by the ADF and other militias has also hindered efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 2,000 people since last year.

    Source: af.reuters.com

  • Mourinho becomes second highest paid manager in the world

    Jose Mourinho has become the second highest-paid manager in world football after signing a monstrous £15million-a-year contract to become Tottenham manager.

    It has emerged that Mourinho will earn almost double the wage of his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino after taking charge at the north London club on Wednesday morning.

    This is the first time in Tottenham’s history that they have appointed a manager of Mourinho’s pedigree – he has won 25 trophies in his managerial career – and it seems they have paid a hefty price.

    Mourinho’s £15m-a-year salary sees him jump straight into the list of the game’s highest earners at No 2.

    He still trails nemesis Pep Guardiola though, with the Manchester City boss signing a new two-year contract in 2018 worth £20m per season.

    Read:Mourinho named new Tottenham manager

    The Spaniard is the best-paid boss in world football but has proven to be worth every penny after winning back-to-back Premier League titles at the Etihad.

    Below Mourinho in third place is Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone. The fiery Argentine has been in charge of the Spanish giants since 2011, winning La Liga in 2013-14 and taking the club to two Champions League finals.

    Simeone earns a cool £13m-a-year and has a contract with Atletico until 2022.

    China is renowned for paying big wages and it is no surprise that two of the top five highest-earning managers come from there.

    Rafa Benitez takes home £11.5m per season with Dalian Yifang after joining when he left Newcastle over the summer while Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro earns £10m per year for his work with Guangzhou Evergrande.

    Read:Tottenham to pay Mourinho twice as much as Pochettino

    Zinedine Zidane shares fifth place with Cannavaro. The Real Madrid boss made a sensational return to the Bernabeu towards the end of last season and managed to negotiate a £10m-a-year salary.

    Antonio Conte comes next with his £9m-a-season salary at Inter Milan. The Italian returned to his homeland over the summer and has started extremely well. His side sit just one point behind Juventus after 12 matches.

    The rest of the top 10 is made up of three European heavyweights. Paris Saint-Germain’s Thomas Tuchel is paid £8m per season as he looks to finally end the club’s woes in the Champions League.

    Ernesto Valverde may be surprised to see he is paid £2m less than rival Zidane, given he has been the more successful of the two in recent seasons. The Barcelona boss takes home £8m per season for managing Lionel Messi and Co.

    The top 10 is then completed by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. His side’s rise to the top of European and domestic football has been sensational and some would argue he is worth more than the £7m-a-year salary he earns at Anfield.

    Source: bbc.com

  • LeBron James sets NBA triple-double record as LA Lakers beat Oklahoma City Thunder

    LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score a triple-double against every team in the league as his LA Lakers side beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107.

    James registered 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the win, for his 86th career triple-double.

    “I really don’t know what to think about it to be honest,” said 34-year-old James.

    Read:NBA: LeBron James claims first Los Angeles Lakers victory

    “But it’s a pretty cool stat and I’m glad it happened.”

    The victory kept the Lakers top of the Western Conference with 12 wins and two losses.

    “My team-mates have made shots for me throughout my career; coaches have put me in a position to be successful,” added James.

    “Hopefully in all those triple-doubles I’ve got a winning record because that’s what’s most important.”

    Read:LeBron James becomes only player in top 10 of career points and assists

    Russell Westbrook, of the Houston Rockets, is close behind James with triple-doubles against 29 of the league’s 30 teams.

    Meanwhile, an injury-hit Golden State Warriors, beaten to the NBA title by Toronto Raptors last season, ended a run of seven defeats with a 114-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

    It left them with a record of three wins and 12 losses this season and they remain bottom of the Western Conference.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Hand over ACP Agordzo to IGP Court orders

    The embattled former Director of Operations at the Ghana Police Service, ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo, must be handed to the Inspector General of Police, the Kaneshie Magistrate Court has ordered.

    ACP Agordzo together with nine others have been arraigned for their respective role in an alleged case of destabilising the state.

    Read: Court dismisses attempts to get ACP Agordzo bail again

    In court on Wednesday when the case was consolidated, ACP Agordzo was charged with abetment of treason felony while the others face conspiracy and treason felony.

    All suspects have since been remanded into police custody after the prosecution had prayed then the court for them to be remanded them there.

    The court magistrate Eleanor Botwe while remanding the suspects, specifically ordered that ACP Agordzo be handed over to the IGP upon request by his lawyers.

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • 13-year-old held captive over father’s failure to pay bride price

    A 13-year-old girl at a village in Chereponi in the North East Region has been detained and allegedly turned into a sex slave because her father reportedly failed to complete the payment of the bride price of a woman, he married over 30 years ago.

    The father of the girl, 70-year-old Nayab Jaatoh, was supposed to present one cow as part of the bride price demanded by his wife’s family the wife is now in her 50s.

    Read: Islamic scholar debunks claims child marriage is common in the Muslim community

    It is not clear which other items were demanded as bride price aside from the cow but Joy News has gathered that the man has been under intense pressure from the woman’s family, who insisted the man must present the animal to fully formalise the marriage.

    But following his failure to present the cow, a brother of the woman stormed the village and forcefully took away the young daughter of the man’s second wife.

    The incident occurred at Juopaa in Chereponi and the girl is being held captive at Kananmong near Yendi.

    The girl has now been confined in a room belonging to the 40-year-old captor who has allegedly turned her into a sex object.

    The girl has only managed to contact her family through a mobile phone she begged for after she struggled and fled from the village to Yendi.

    She has spoken about her ordeal to her elder sister in Accra and was scheduled to join a vehicle to continue her escape to the capital, when, unfortunately, she was arrested by friends of her captor and sent back to Kananmong.

    Frightened by the development, the elder sister of the girl, Sarah Nimong, travelled to Tamale to report the incident to the police.

    Read: My family abandoned me Street child Osman tells sad story

    Sarah told Joy News that her sister’s captor has vowed to impregnate and marry the little girl unless their father completes payment of his sister’s bride price.

    The police have said detention of the girl and the alleged sexual abuse breaks many laws and have launched a manhunt for the captor and others who may be involved.

    The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has, however, declined to speak on record until the culprits are arrested.

    Bride price has been linked to the increasing incidents of violence and other acts of aggression against women, especially in communities in the five regions in the north of Ghana.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • We wont tax churches Government

    The Government of Ghana has indicated clearly that it has no intention whatsoever to tax churches in the country.

    Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, made this known in an encounter with the media on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the Information Ministry in Accra.

    He noted emphatically that taxing religious bodies was not on the agenda of Government.

    Read: Church tax: Pastors flaunting their wealth attracting tax authorities- Ace Ankomah

    Non-Compliance

    However, he expressed that Government was concerned about some of the practices of religious bodies in the Ghanaian “society making it possible for us to raise issues that touch on their conduct and response to societal
    concerns.”

    According to him, particularly regarding compliance to laws and regulations, “we observe a degree of non-compliance.”

    Read: GRA hints of taxing individuals who earn from churches

    He stated that “this creates disaffection. This attitude and posturing is anathema
    to religious values.”

    He added that even more disconcerting is the involvement of religious bodies in the management of psychological and
    mental health in camps and activities with the tendency to entrap people.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • This comic relief is no longer funny Ablakwa writes on Volta separatists

    MP for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the actions of a separatist group in the region as a “comic relief” which “is no longer funny.”

    In a post on Facebook, the outspoken legislator said: “we must keep faith with the unitary Ghana project resolving to perfect the union by avoiding these distractions and focus on achieving our collective hopes and aspirations.”

    “This obviously should be anchored on stepping up efforts for the attainment of the vision of true Continental African Unity,” he wrote.

    Read: AG drops charges against Western Togoland secessionists

    Read his full post below

    At a time we should be denouncing artificial borders, many of which are imperialist relics from the Berlin scramble for Africa; unfortunately, some compatriots seek to further perpetuate disintegration and Balkanisation by waging a most needless and unwarranted secession agenda.

    It is trite knowledge, which is not lost on the agitators that the historical Trans-Volta Togoland transcends the Volta Region and covers many other contemporary jurisdictions across multiple regions and countries. Reason it beats my imagination how this became a crusade for the Volta Region.

    We must keep faith with the unitary Ghana project resolving to perfect the union by avoiding these distractions and focus on achieving our collective hopes and aspirations. This obviously should be anchored on stepping up efforts for the attainment of the vision of true Continental African Unity.

    Ghana cannot be fortuitously hosting the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area, several decades after Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah mooted the idea, and yet be sending such embarrassing signals to the rest of the continent.

    This comic relief is no longer funny; besides, it is totally unacceptable for a few secessionist elements without any mandate whatsoever to purport to be speaking for an entire region and declaring independence on our behalf. Enough!

    Read: Western Togoland: Five separatists remanded on treason felony charges

    I concede there are many issues we should come together and fight for in our region, and even more importantly in our country Ghana, however, separatist desires cannot be one of them.

    Finally, let us be mindful of the greatest threat every human civilization has always faced: the unseen forces who exploit cracks to the detriment of an otherwise formidable people.

    May God bless and preserve our beautiful union.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Mubarak Wakaso starts training

    Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has started training after recovering from an injury, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.

    The 29-year-old completed the entire session at the José Luis Compañón Sports City with a protective cover.

    Wakaso missed Ghana’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nation qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe due to the setback.

    Read:Wakaso set for treatment due to hand injury

    He suffered a fracture in the metacarpus of his right hand, which saw him miss Alaves 4-2 defeat to Osasuna in the La Liga two weeks ago.

    The Ghana international underwent a successful surgery to correct the defect.

    He has now returned to full scale training after recovering fully from the injury.

    Read:Ghana and Deportivo Alaves handed positive news on injured Wakaso

    The swashbuckling midfielder has been a mainstay in manager Asier Geratino’s side this season, missing just a single game through suspension.

    He could now be available for selection against Eibar on Sunday.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Spanish Ambassador pledges support for Ghana football

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is looking to establish a partnership with the Spanish Football Federation towards the development of Ghana football.

    Already, the GFA and the Spanish Embassy in Ghana have begun bilateral negotiations towards the establishment of a technical cooperation between the two football federations.

    Recently, the GFA President, Mr Kurt Edwin Okraku, paid a courtesy call on the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, Alicia Rico, and the Deputy Head of Mission at the embassy, Rafael Rodriguez Albala, during which they held preliminary discussions on how Ghana football could benefit from Spanish expertise and other important areas.

    Read:Rally behind Kurt Okraku Akufo-Addo to all

    The GFA president and the Spanish envoy discussed the levels of technical cooperation between the two countries, particularly between Ghanaian coaches and their Spanish counterparts and also between the two football federations.

    During the meeting, the Spanish Ambassador was said to have expressed her delight at the opportunity to deepen the ties between the two countries, particularly in the area of football and pledged to help develop technical cooperation between the GFA and the Spanish federation.

    Read:CAF President Ahmad assures GFA president of total support

    Also being explored are opportunities for training of Ghanaian referees and administrators between the two countries.

    The Daily Graphic understands that one of the areas the Ghana FA is seeking to improve its working relationship with the Spanish Embassy is in the area of smooth visa processing for Ghanaian teams and players who apply for visas to enable them travel to Spain to undergo trials with Spanish clubs or to participate in invitational tournaments.

    The two bodies are to hold further discussions in the coming days to firm up the partnership between the countries.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Boeing, Ghana sign MoU for three 787-9 Dreamliner jets for national carrier

    Boeing and the Republic of Ghana announced today that the country intends to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Air Show for three airplanes with a list price value of $877.5 million according to list prices.

    “There is a growing demand for air travel to and from Ghana and we believe the advanced 787-9 Dreamliner gives us an efficient and flexible machine to launch a regional network and eventually serve international destinations in the future,” said Joseph Kofi Adda, Honorable Minister of Aviation and Member of Parliament, Republic of Ghana. “The 787 has an excellent reputation for its operational performance, fuel efficiency and passenger experience and we are confident that we have the right partner for our new carrier.”

    Read: Ghana signs deal to buy aeroplanes for relaunch of international airline

    Adda says the carrier, to be based in Accra, would establish the capital city as a strategic hub that serves cities across West Africa. Future routes would include destinations in Europe, North America and Asia and the long-term plan is to open the airline to private investment and operation.

    “Africa boasts a growing, young workforce and vast natural resources. We see the demand for air travel continuing to rise across the continent. Boeing is honored to work with Ghana in helping re-launch an airline to serve this vast market,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. “We look forward to working with the government on an integrated solution that includes the 787-9 Dreamliner and aviation services to support the new airline and provide a superior experience for its future passengers.”

    The 787-9 is part of a family of three airplanes that offer long ranges and unmatched fuel efficiency in the 200 to 350 seat market. The 787-9 can carry 296 passengers and fly up to 7,530 nautical miles (13,950 kms), while reducing fuel use and emissions by 20 to 25 percent compared to older airplanes.

    Read: Ghana turns to Boeing in bid to relaunch airline, Air Senegal buys 8 Airbuses

    Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family has enabled the opening of more than 250 new point-to-point routes and saved 45 billion pounds of fuel. Every day, there are more than 1,600 commercial flights on a 787 Dreamliner. This means that somewhere in the world a 787 Dreamliner takes off every minute. To date, more than 400 million passengers have flown on the airplane.

    About Boeing:

    Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

     

    Source: Boeing

  • Wanted President and Ministers of Independent Western Togoland on the run

    Self-acclaimed President of the Independent Western Togoland, Charles Kormi Kudzordzi known as Papavi Hogbedetor and his shadow cabinet of ministers are currently on the run after being sought by the police.

    Security agencies are on the heels of the members of the group who have not only flouted the laws of the country but are said to be a major security threat to the Volta Region according to sources at the Volta Regional Security Committee.

    Read: Western Togoland: 10 members of separatist movement arrested

    Mr. Charles Kormi Kudzodzi, the 80-year-old Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF), who is championing the partitioning of the Volta Region as an independent state is currently on bail by the Accra High Court 2 in the sum of GH¢250,000.

    He was granted bail with two sureties, one of whom should be justified, to an amount of GH¢250000 for him to report twice to the investigators on Mondays and Thursdays.

    Seven, including Besa Amedeus Akorli, Blay Kaku Freeman, Nkpe Tornye Kudjo, Thomson Tsigbe, Agbenyega Akudzi, Dzereke Kofi and Benjamin Agbodzagah who were remanded into Prison custody have since been released also on bail

    All eight are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit treason felony contrary to section 23(1) and 182 (b)of the Criminal offences Act, 1960(Act 29).

    Following the declaration of their independence last Sunday, MyNewsGh.com has gathered that the group has flouted the bail conditions and may be taken into police custody based on a directive from the courts.

    Read: Take us to ICC Togolanders to Ghana govt

    Sources revealed to this portal that strong evidence from various security agencies have been pieced together to build a good docket for the members of the Separatist group to be charged.

    The Homeland Study Group Foundation declared independence for the Volta, and parts of the Northern, North Eastern and Upper East Regions after its meeting held in Ho last Sunday.

    However, these areas appear to have some establishments that belong to Ghana but the new group reveals that it will speak with authorities in Ghana to chart a new path on the latest development.

    But Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in a statement has warned that government will deal with them in accordance with the law.

     

    Source: mynewsgh.com

  • Australia fires: ‘Catastrophic’ alert issued to South Australia

    Heat and winds are threatening to widen Australia’s bushfire crisis, with two states warned to expect their worst conditions of the season so far.

    Soaring temperatures in South Australia prompted “catastrophic” alerts – the highest danger rating – on Wednesday.

    Tasmania is also predicted to see its worst conditions yet on Thursday, though its forecast is less extreme.

    Six people have died since last month in massive bushfires which are burning elsewhere in the country.

    Those blazes – in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland – have destroyed more than 500 houses and prompted debates on the impacts of drought and climate change.

    Read:Australia bushfires: Three dead and thousands forced from homes

    Australia’s largest city, Sydney, was also blanketed by bushfire smoke on Tuesday, causing dozens of calls to paramedics for related health problems.

    Where’s the danger?

    Fires in South Australia prompted emergency warnings on Wednesday as temperatures neared 45C (113F) in parts of the state. Winds of up to 90km/h (55mph) exacerbated the threat.

    Officials switched off electricity to about 10,000 homes and businesses to reduce the risk of new fires breaking out.

    “All areas of the state are in danger today, with the potential for fires which do start to be uncontrollable by fire crews,” a Country Fire Service spokeswoman told the BBC.

    Read:Australia weather: January was hottest month on record

    The southern state has endured its driest first nine months of any year on record, said Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. No significant rainfall is forecast for the coming months.

    In NSW and Queensland, officials warned that heat from the centre of the country could escalate blazes later in the week.

    Tasmania’s threat level of “severe” meant that any fire would be difficult to control, said Bruce Byatt, an official quoted by Australian Associated Press.

    Large areas of Australia are enduring a prolonged drought, creating tinder-dry conditions.

    Read:Two dead, at least 150 homes lost in Australia bushfires

    Climate change influence

    Scientists and experts say that Australia’s fire season has grown longer and more intense due to climate change.

    According to the Bureau of Meteorology, climate change had led to an increase in extreme heat events and raised the severity of other natural disasters, such as drought.

    Last year the nation experienced its warmest summer on record. Official figures also show 2018 and 2017 were Australia’s third and fourth-hottest years on record respectively.

    As the fires rage on, Australia’s conservative government has been criticised over its efforts to address climate change. Last year, a UN report said the nation was falling short of its Paris climate agreement commitments to cut CO2 emissions.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Ghana signs deal to buy aeroplanes for relaunch of international airline

    Ghana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Boeing Company and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada for the purchase of aeroplanes as part of efforts to relaunch an international airline.

    The MoU was signed on Tuesday, November 19 at the Dubai Air Show.

    According to a statement issued by Boeing, three of the aeroplanes with a list price value of $877.5 million are to be bought from Boeing.

    Read: Kumasi Airport maintenance hub to create 400,000 jobs

    De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd on its part also said on Tuesday that it has obtained 11 more orders for its Dash 8-400 plane at the Dubai Airshow, as it revives the recently acquired turboprop business from Bombardier Inc.

    Aurora, a subsidiary of Aeroflot-Rossiyskiye Avialinii PAO, signed a letter of intent to purchase up to five Dash 8-400 aircraft, while the Republic of Ghana agreed to buy six aircraft during the Dubai Airshow, which runs between Nov. 17-21.

    The re-launch of the Ghana national carrier will see services initially within the West African sub-region in anticipation of future routes to destinations in Europe, North America and Asia, according to the Minister of Aviation, Mr Joseph Kofi Adda.

    The deal was signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister of Aviation, Mr Joseph Kofi Adda.

    “There is a growing demand for air travel to and from Ghana and we believe the advanced 787-9 Dreamliner gives us an efficient and flexible machine to launch a regional network and eventually serve international destinations in the future,” Mr Adda said.

    “The 787 has an excellent reputation for its operational performance, fuel efficiency and passenger experience and we are confident that we have the right partner for our new carrier,” he added.

    Read: Newly commissioned Wa Airport will boost tourism Regional Minister

    The Senior Vice President in charge of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company, Ihssane Mounir, observed that Africa, particularly Ghana, boasts of a growing and young workforce with vast natural resources.

    “We see the demand for air travel continuing to rise across the continent. Boeing is honoured to work with Ghana in helping re-launch an airline to serve this vast market,” he said.

    “We look forward to working with the government on an integrated solution that includes the 787-9 Dreamliner and aviation services to support the new airline and provide a superior experience for its future passengers.”

    The statement from Boeing described the 787-9 as part of a family of three aeroplanes that offer long ranges and unmatched fuel efficiency in the 200 to 350 seat market.

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area

    A pregnant woman was killed by dogs in forest land in northern France while a hunt with hounds was happening in the area, investigators have said.

    The body of the 29-year-old, who was walking her own dogs, was discovered near the town of Villers-Cotterêts.

    She died after “several dog bites to the upper and lower limbs and the head,” prosecutor Frederic Trinh said.

    Read:Sniffer dogs deployed at KIA in new GRA search exercise

    Tests on 93 dogs were being carried out in an attempt to establish which of the dogs were responsible for the attack.

    Five dogs belonging to the woman were among those being tested.

    An autopsy showed that the victim suffered dog bites to the head, torso and arms. Police said they had opened a manslaughter investigation.

    Read:Stray dogs bite 5 children in Keta

    According to the prosecutor’s office, the woman telephoned her husband to say she was worried that a pack of dogs were about to attack her. He later found her body, reportedly after following the distressed cries of her dogs.

    The pack of hounds was hunting deer, the local newspaper Le Courrier Picard reported.

    The actor Brigitte Bardot, who is president of an animal welfare foundation, called on French authorities to immediately suspend “all hunt authorisation for this season”.

    Read:1,200 dogs vaccinated on rabies day

    The French hunting association said in a statement that there was no evidence of “the involvement of hunting hounds in the death of this woman”.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Prosecutor dies after gun goes off in SA court

    A lawyer has died after she was hit by a bullet when a gun, which was being used in court as evidence, went off by accident in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, police say.

    Adelaide Ferreira-Watt succumbed to her wounds just hours after the bullet from the shotgun hit her in the hip.

    Read:Prisons Officer guns down masked robber

    The gun went off as it was being presented to the court as evidence in a house robbery case.

    Police say they are investigating Ms Ferreira-Watt’s death as a case of manslaughter.

    Read:Gunman in US school shooting dies as police hunt motive

    They will also look into why the gun was loaded and whether appropriate steps had been taken to ensure the gun was safe to carry in a public space

    Source: bbc.com

  • CAF President Ahmad assures GFA president of total support

    CAF President Ahmad Ahmad has congratulated GFA President Kurt E.S. Okraku on his election as GFA President and also assured him of his total support to help him realise his vision for Ghana football.

    The GFA President is in Egypt to support the Black Meteors towards their mission of ending Ghana’s fifteen-year Olympic football hiatus.

    Read:CAF President Ahmad Ahmad arrives in Egypt ahead of U23 AFCON opening ceremony

    He took the opportunity to call on the CAF President at the CAF headquarters in Cairo.

    At the meeting, the CAF boss expressed his personal support as well as the support of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to Mr Okraku towards achieving his vision of igniting passion and creating wealth for all in Ghana football.

    Ahmad, who has a very good relationship with the Ghana FA, also commended the Ghana FA for a successful election leading to the election of Mr Okraku.

    Read:GFA President Kurt Okraku arrives in Egypt to support Meteors

    He also lauded the GFA President for his vision for Ghana football, adding that the continent’s football controlling body will offer him and the GFA the needed support for the continuous development of football in Ghana.

    The GFA President thanked President Ahmad for the warm welcome, and also expressed his sincere gratitude to President Ahmad for his assurance of support.

    Source: ghanafa.org