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Author: Chris Kodo

  • Medikal Gifts Mmebusem Bike After MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards-Photos

    One of the biggest performances recorded at the 2019 4Syte Music Video Awards which was held on November 16 at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra was that of Medikal.

    The rapper appeared on stage with new internet sensation, Mmebusem aka local Jesus, sending the crowd into a state of frenzy.

    Read:Read:2019 4syte TV Music Video Awards: Ghana Jesus surprises Medikal on stage

    Their well rehearsed stagecraft excited the audience and it made Medikal arguably the standout performer of the evening.

    It seems Medikal was so impressed with what Mmebusem brought to the table so he decided to reward him handsomely after the show.

    Read:Stop making fun of Jesus Christ New Ghana Jesus to Mmebusem

    In a new photo, the local Jesus is seen posing with a beautiful bike which seems to be a gift from the VGMA Best Rapper of the Year.

    See below:

    Source:ghbase

  • U-23 AFCON: Ghana, South Africa fight for Tokyo 2020 ticket

    After falling to beat Ivory Coast in the semi-finals, Ghana will now face South Africa for a bronze medal and a ticket to Tokyo in the ongoing U23 AFCON tournament in Egypt.

    The Black Meteors were beaten 3:2 on penalties in their semi-final clash with Ivory Coast after a 2:2 stalemate in regulation time on Tuesday.

    Read:LIVE UPDATES: Ghana vs Ivory Coast (U-23 AFCON Semi-final)

    South Africa were trounced by the host country Egypt 3:0 hours after the Ivory Coast-Ghans clash at the Cairo International Stadium.

    The Black Meteors clash with the South Africans has been slated for Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:30PM whiles Egypt take on Ivory Coast on the same day at 6:00PM.

    Read:LIVE UPDATES: Ghana vs Ethiopia (AFCON Qualifier)

    Already, Egypt and Ivory Coast have booked their tickets for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, awaiting Ghana and South Africa.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • Student attacks on the increase at University of Ghana

    There have been several reported cases of attacks on students at the University of Ghana, Legon. Students have come under attack due to poor lighting systems on some streets on campus and inadequate security personnel.

    Despite efforts by students to protect themselves from these robbers who are mostly armed, the number of attacks keeps on increasing. Management took a step in ensuring the safety of students by providing street lights on the Pentagon Hall road and clearing the bushes on that stretch.

    Read: Meet all the valedictorians at 2019 University of Ghana November congregation

    Information reaching Ghanaweb indicates that a male student of the university identified as Papa Ayensu has died after sustaining injuries from a knife attack by road robbers at the university campus.

    The student who is a resident at the Pentagon Hall was sent to the hospital for treatment but later died few days after receiving treatment.

    Attacks on students have become quite rampant and the phenomena has got students questioning their security status in the institution.

    On Saturday, May 4, 2019, a level 400 student was attacked and butchered on the road leading from the Africa Union hostels to Evandy hostel by suspected armed robbers. The robbers inflicted cutlass wounds on the student on the night of the attack. The student was transported to the 37 Military Hospital for medical attention.

    Read: University of Ghana exceeds female-male enrolment ratio

    There have been other attacks on students at the night market and some parts of campus of the campus. In February this year, a boy was allegedly robbed and stabbed in his elbow around the mosque adjacent Ish 2. It is believed that the robbers hid in the bushes and attack their victims at the slightest opportunity.

    In the case of the attack on the final year student which occurred in May, Management of the University stated that a number of safety and security measures have been put in place to enhance security on campus both in the short and long term.

    With the recent development which has led to the death of a student, security measures need to be intensified to avert such attacks on students on campus.

     

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Be serious with Parliament Minority to absentee Majority

    The Minority in Parliament has accused the Majority side of the House of not taking the business of the House seriously.

    In a statement on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, the leadership of the Minority said it “notes with grave concern” the absence of the Majority side of the House “at the commencement of sitting”, a situation which, it said, prompted the Speaker, Prof Mike Oquaye “to suspend the sitting for an hour”.

    Read: Minority chides Majority MPs after suspension of sitting over absenteeism

    “The House currently stands suspended as the leadership has gone into conclave on the matter”, the statement signed by Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu said.

    “It is worrying”, the Minority complained, “as the core business for Parliament this week is to deliberate on the financial policy of the government for 2020 as presented by the Finance Minister last Wednesday”.

    “The budget debates are a crucial parliamentary function and the lack of interest of the Majority side of the House is disturbing”, the statement observed, adding: “The core mandate of oversight and scrutiny of appropriations is at the heart of Parliament and we would guard this role jealousy”.

    Read: Angry Speaker suspends sitting over MPs absenteeism

    The Minority said it is “committed to its role in protecting our democracy and maintaining a high level of dedication to our parliamentary work”.

    “We urge the Majority side to take the government seriously and commit themselves to the mandate for which they have been elected. The people of Ghana deserve better”.

     

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • Over 30 passengers escape death as bus catches fire

    Dozens of Passengers had a lucky escape Monday night after their moving Bus caught fire at Beposo-Kyekyewere near Teacher Mante along Suhum to Nsawam stretch of the Accra to Kumasi Highways.

    The fully loaded Hyundai Bus with registration number GN 8298 15 moving towards Suhum direction from Accra caught fire causing chaotic exit by passengers onboard.

    Read: Bus carrying passengers catches fire

    Although the passengers and the driver escaped unhurt before the bus was eventually consumed by the fire, they were terribly traumatized.

    According to report, it took personnel of Ghana National Fire Service from Nsawam 25 minutes to douse the inferno but the bus was completely burnt beyond recognition.

    Read: Woman, baby die in bizzare fire incident at Kuntunse

    The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, Sergeant Francis Gomado, told Kasapa News, Police and Fire Service Officials are jointly investigating the cause of the fire.

    He, however, appealed to the traumatized driver and the passengers who fled the scene before Police arrival to return to assist the investigation.

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Thierry Henry explains return to management at first Montreal Impact conference

    Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry said he wanted to “confront” the disappointment of his short spell at Monaco by becoming coach of Montreal Impact.

    The Ligue 1 club sacked the 42-year-old in January after he won only five of 20 games in charge.

    “You’re going to fall – it’s about how you get up,” he said in his first Montreal news conference.

    Read:Thierry Henry appointed Monaco head coach

    “You learn the most and find out more about yourself in tough situations.”

    The ex-France forward added: “It’s about coming back always – the story of my life. The only mistake you can make is not learning from what happened.

    “You need to come back and confront it. I’m more than happy to have this opportunity with this club and city.”

    Read:Monaco suspends Thierry Henry after only three months as coach

    Henry signed a two-year deal with the MLS side, which has an option for 2022.

    Montreal failed to make the play-offs last season and parted company with coach Wilmer Cabrera when his contract ran out at the end of the campaign.

    Source: bbc.com

  • 2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt held as Ghana, Algeria win

    Egypt were held to their second successive draw of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as hosts Comoros, with Jimmy Abdou as captain, battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

    There were also draws as Cape Verde took on Mozambique, Kenya played Togo and The Gambia hosted DR Congo.

    Ghana and Algeria both made it two wins out of two as both won 1-0 away to Sao Tome e Principe and Botswana respectively.

    The Group H win for defending champions Algeria came thanks to Youcef Belaili as he scored direct from a corner against hosts Botswana.

    The Saudi Arabia-based winger took advantage of a strong wind in Gaborone to curve the ball over goalkeeper Kabelo Dambe into the far corner of the net on 14 minutes.

    Read:Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Algeria crush Zambia

    It proved the only goal of a foul-riddled match that ended with the home side down to 10 men after Gape Gaogangwe was sent off six minutes from time.

    Fluid football was scarce on a hard, bumpy National Stadium pitch described by one commentator as “like trying to play in a car park”.

    Algeria were without captain and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, who was excused because of undisclosed “personal reasons”.

    After their 1-1 draw with Kenya on Thursday in their opening Group G encounter Egypt held on for another point on Monday in Comoros.

    The Pharaohs, once again without the injured Mohamed Salah, began well with Mahmoud ‘Kahraba’ Abdel-Moneim firing a shot against the bar after nine minutes.

    Read:AFCON Qualifiers: Bafana Bafana coach reveals plan to unsettle Ghana

    Two minutes later they had another good chance after the Comoros keeper was ruled to have picked up a back pass only for the resulting indirect freekick to be blocked and cleared by the hosts’ defence.

    Both sides had their best opportunities to break the deadlock midway through the second half.

    Firstly Aston Villa’s Trezeguet was put through for a one-on-one with the keeper only to stab his effort wide of the post.

    Minutes later Kassim M’Dahoma jinxed his way into the area and his shot was blocked a little fortuitously by keeper Mohamed El Shenawy’s shoulder as he dived to make the save.

    The game was played in intensely hot conditions with the referee allowing official water breaks in both halves of the match.

    It was also a stalemate in the other Group G game in Nairobi as Kenya and Togo drew 1-1.

    Belgium-based Johanna Omolo gave the Harambee Stars the lead when he found himself in space outside the area in the 35th minute and his shot was hit with enough power to beat keeper Malcolm Barcola and fly in off the underside of the bar.

    Togo’s Hakim Ouro-Sama’s headed home the equaliser from a corner in the 64th minute while his effort was powerful enough it was straight at keeper Ian Otieno who will be disappointed not to keep the ball out.

    The result means Comoros are now top of the group on four points from their two matches, Egypt and Kenya are both on two while Togo now have one point.

    The Gambia came from behind twice to earn a last-gasp 2-2 draw with visiting DR Congo in Group D.

    Read:PLAYBACK: Sao Tome vs Ghana (2021 AFCON Qualifiers)

    Cedric Bakambu gave DR Congo the lead on the stroke of half-time as he turned the ball on after it had been headed back into the box following a corner.

    Eight minutes after half-time the hosts were level as Bubacarr Trawally plays the ball wide Hamza Barry whose cross is headed in at eh near post by FZ Zurich’s Pa Modou Jagne.

    With 15 minutes left to play the Leopards took the lead once again as Jackson Muleka’s long-range effort was deflected into the net.

    Baboucarr Jobe ensured an unbeaten start to the group qualifiers for The Gambia in injury time as he cut inside and shot into the far corner a pass from Barry.

    The Gambia managed the draw with without three key players as striker Assan Ceesay, who scored twice against Angola, was suspended for two yellow cards while Ajaccio’s Ablie Jallow and Senegal-based Njine Njie Faye were injured.

    There was also an injury time goal for Mozambique as they drew 2-2 against hosts Cape Verde in Group F.

    Garry Rodrigues scored the opener for Cape Verde after just six minutes following a neat one-two inside the area and then his weak shot somehow beat the keeper who will think he should have saved the ball.

    Mozambique pulled level on 17 minutes when Edson Mexer pulled down a cross from the right and his powerful shot left Vozinha wrong-footed and flew into the net.

    Cape Verde restored the lead before the hour mark when captain Ryan Mendes headed home across the keeper at the far post from a cross swung in from the right.

    With time running down Portugal-based forward Witi stretched for a shot from 25 yards that skidded on the artificial turf evaded the keeper and ended up in the bottom corner of the hosts net.

    Read:AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Black Stars beat South Africa in Cape Coast

    Ghana scored a second-half penalty to edge past Sao Tome 1-0 and take them top of Group C.

    The Black Stars struggled to break down a resolute Sao Tome defence until just after the break when Emmanuel Boateng was fouled in the area to allow Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew to score the winner.

    The result means Ghana have the maximum six points from two games, South Africa and Sudan are on three while Sao Tome are pointless.

    The top two sides in 11 of the 12 groups will all advance to the 2021 finals in Cameroon.

    Cameroon qualify for the finals as hosts but are taking part in the qualifying campaign to gain competitive match practice which means just one team from Group F will progress to the finals.

    2021 Africa Cup of Nations results:

    Monday:

    Sao Tome and Principe 0-1 Ghana (Group C)

    The Gambia 2-2 DR Congo (Group D)

    Cape Verde 2-2 Mozambique (Group F)

    Comoros 0-0 Egypt (Group G)

    Kenya 1-1 Togo (Group G)

    Botswana 0-1 Algeria (Group H)

    Sunday:

    Chad 0-2 Mali (Group A)

    Guinea 2-0 Namibia (Group A)

    South Sudan 1-2 Burkina Faso (Group B)

    Uganda 2-0 Malawi (Group B)

    South Africa 1-0 Sudan (Group C)

    Gabon 2-1 Angola (Group D)

    Rwanda 0-1 Cameroon (Group F)

    Eswatini 1-4 Senegal (Group I)

    Congo 3-0 Guinea Bissau (Group I)

    Benin 1-0 Sierra Leone (Group L)

    Lesotho 2-4 Nigeria (Group L)

    Source: bbc.com

  • Major Mahama died of multiple head injuries Pathologist

    The pathologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital who conducted a post-moterm on the late Major Maxwell Adams Mahama has said the ex-Military man died out of “multiple head injuries.”

    Dr Lawrence Edusei, who is the 13th Prosecution witness in the trial in which some 14 persons are standing trial for murder, told the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court that the ex-soldier died an unnatural death.

    Read: Witness in Major Mahama trial involved in accident

    Being led by the Chief State Attorney, Mrs Evelyn Keelson to give evidence, the witness told the court that “the cause of death is multiple head injuries due to blunt objects and shotguns which are unnatural cause of death.”

    Dr Edusei, also a visiting pathologist at the 37 Military Hospital explained further that the blunt objects are objects that do not have sharp edges like stone, wood and iron rods.

    The pathologist also revealed to the court presided over by Justice Mariama Owusu, (one of the three Judges appointed by the President waiting for confirmation to the Supreme Court) that two pellets were also retrieved in the brain of the late military man.

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • Angry Speaker suspends sitting over MPs absenteeism

    The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has vowed not to tolerate MPs absenteeism in the chamber anymore as he angrily suspends sitting.

    The suspension of the house follows a concern raised by the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga who invoked article 102 of the 1992 constitution over the attendance of his colleagues.

    Read: Hold parliament accountable Governance analyst

    A Deputy Majority Whip, Moses Anim who sought to explain the MPs absenteeism could not convince the speaker to allow proceedings to go on.

    Prof. Mike Oquaye was later forced to suspend the House.

    Read: Election of MMDCEs rests on Parliament, not referendum NALAG

    This is not the first time the Speaker has cautioned MPs over their absenteeism and lack of seriousness towards the House.

    The Speaker on Thursday, 24 October 2019, suspended sitting over the absence of the Minister of Fisheries, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye, to answer some questions posed by some MPs.

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • GFA President Kurt Okraku arrives in Egypt to support Meteors

    Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku has landed in Cairo, Egypt and is expected to offer support to the Black Meteors who are chasing one of three African slots for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

    The FA president decided to jet in to Egypt despite the Black Stars AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome because he sees the opportunity to help the Meteors qualify for the Olympics as more vital and crucial to the #BringBackTheLove agenda which is already gaining traction among Ghanaians.

    Read:Kurt Okraku meets Oguaaman Hene ahead of Black Stars game in Cape Coast

    Kurt has had a dream start to his reign as FA President, after seeing the Black Stars and Black Meteors win their first games under his watch since he was sworn into office.

    Now he is desperate to see the Black Meteors qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time since 2004.

    The Black Meteors have tasted Olympics football six times before. They reached the quarterfinal in Tokyo 1964, before crashing out of the group stage in Mexico City 1968 and Munich 1972. In Barcelona 1992 they became the first ever African side to get an Olympic football medal, claiming the bronze then. They lost in the quarterfinals of Atlanta 1996 before exiting the group stage in their last appearance, In Athens 2004.

    Read:My dad cried when I won the GFA presidential election Kurt Okraku reveals

    The Meteors have a chance to book an early qualification later today when they take on Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the ongoing African U-23 Championship in Egypt.

    A win for the Meteors today will secure one of the three tickets available to Africa for the Olympic Games.

    In the event the Meteors fail to win today, they will have another chance to qualify in the 3rd/4th playoff later in the week.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Luis Enrique to return as Spain manager following daughter’s death

    Luis Enrique, whose daughter died from bone cancer in August, is returning as Spain manager five months after stepping down for personal reasons.

    Enrique resigned in June after 11 months in the job and announced in August that his nine-year-old daughter, Xana, had died.

    The 49-year-old former Barcelona boss was replaced by his assistant, Robert Moreno.

    Moreno was in charge as Spain beat Romania 5-0 on Monday.

    Read:Daughter of former Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique dies

    It saw Spain wrap up qualification for Euro 2020 without losing a game.

    Moreno, who also worked under Enrique at Roma, Celta Vigo and Barcelona, said after taking the job he would “step aside” if Enrique ever wanted to return.

    At a news conference on Tuesday, Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales said: “Everyone knew that if Luis Enrique wanted to come back he had the doors open.

    “Luis Enrique will continue to the Qatar World Cup [in 2022].”

    Read:8 potential replacements for Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona

    Enrique was appointed national team boss following Spain’s exit from the 2018 World Cup in the last 16.

    He was in charge for the Nations League, where Spain failed to reach the semi-finals, and remained in place for the beginning of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

    The Spaniard travelled back home for personal reasons before Spain’s 2-0 victory in Malta in March and Moreno was placed in temporary charge.

    Enrique then stepped down three months later.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Kumasi Prisons to take 1,300 more inmates

    Kumasi Central Prisons has deepened over the last couple of years, it has been disclosed.

    The penitentiary has the capacity to accommodate maximum of 700 inmates but sadly the number of prisoners in the facility now is close to 2,000.

    Read: Government must prioritize healthcare of prisoners Medical Association

    This unpleasant figure, therefore, means that an excess of about 1,300 inmates are currently serving their sentences in the old-looking penitentiary, located at Adum.

    The congestion woes in the prison is said to be having adverse effects on the health of the inmates, who usually are inflicted with skin diseases and other problems.

    Robert T. Tetteh, Senior Chief Officer of the Kumasi Prisons said the number of inmates would have hit 3,000 by now but for a transfer exercise they carried out recently.

    “On the average, we receive 30 inmates on a daily basis and the number of inmates was getting to 3,000, which was too much, so we decided to transfer some of them.”

    The prisons officer said transferring some prisoners to other prisons, helped to decongest the Kumasi prisons, but he stated that more was needed to be done at the prison.

    According to him, the excess numbers in the Kumasi Prisons was impacting negatively in the management of the place so he called for more decongestion exercise.

    Read: Government working to improve healthcare in prisons Bawumia

    Mr. Tetteh mentioned attempts to smuggle narcotic drugs to inmates by some people, as one of the challenges facing the prisons, saying “we always arrest such people”.

    According to him, it is the firm policy of the prisons that all food items that are sent to inmates are thoroughly searched so that any illegal item could be detected.

    The journalists were in the prisons as part of a seminar organised for them by African Heights Foundation. The event was funded by Open Society for West Africa (OSIWA).

     

    Source: Dailyguidenetwork.com

  • My husband is a perfect man Victoria Lebene

    It’s been some months since actress Victoria Lebene got married to Peace FM producer, Eugene Osafo Nkansah and while still basking in the joy of marriage, she has told the Graphic Showbiz that her husband is a a perfect man.

    According to Victoria, who also works with GHOne as a journalist, Eugene is all a woman needs in a husband.

    Read:Victoria Lebene allegedly steals pictures of Satorini online to fake overseas honeymoon

    “It is difficult to describe Eugene because he is a complete package. He will make you smile, support you in whatever you do and knows how to give me a treat. He is a perfect man and I don’t regret marrying him,” she said.

    News about the marriage between Victoria and Eugene in June surprised many people because the couple never gave any clues that they were dating. However, Victoria has revealed that she and her husband were together for three years.

    Read:Ghanaians too quick to judge Victoria Lebene

    “Eugene and I have been together for the past three years and we decided to tie the knot this year. I knew him very well before we came together as man and wife. I was so sure about him before we got married.

    “We wanted to keep our relationship on the low and surprise our loved one and that is exactly what we did,” she told Graphic Showbiz.

    Read:Kofi Adjorlolo finally details his relationship with Victoria Lebene

    Asked whether marriage had changed her, Victoria said nothing had really changed since she got married just that she has to get her priorities right.

    Source: graphic showbiz

  • Lion removed from posh Lagos apartment block

    A lion has been removed from an upmarket residential apartment block – opposite a school – in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.

    Officers from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit tranquilised and captured the animal which had been kept in a cage in the residential compound in Victoria Island. It has been taken to a zoo.

    Read:Rogue elephant named after Bin Laden kills five Indian villagers

    Officials have urged the owner – believed to be an Indian national – to report to police by the end of Monday or risk arrest.

    It is unclear why the two-year-old lion was kept in the complex, but local media have reported that it was guarding the property.

    Officers had been monitoring the apartment block since Friday after receiving reports from other residents that a lion had been kept there.

    Read:Zebra shot dead after causing accident on German autobahn

    * This post has been amended to reflect that the lion was kept in a cage in the residential complex.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Mali army loses 24 soldiers in Niger border attack

    Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali, the country’s army has said.

    Another 29 were also injured during a joint operation between troops from Mali and Niger in the Gao border region.

    Mali’s army said 17 “terrorists” were killed and 100 suspects were being held in Tiloa, in Niger.

    It comes weeks after 54 troops were killed in another attack – one of the deadliest in the past decade.

    Read:Militants kill Mali soldiers in attack

    Details of Monday’s attack are unclear, and authorities have not identified what group the assailants belonged to.

    In its Twitter account, the Malian army posted images several burned-out motorcycles, and said 70 were destroyed during the incident.

    Mali has suffered violence since 2012 when Islamist militants exploited a Tuareg separatist uprising, seizing several key cities.

    With help from France, its former European ruler, Malian forces regained control of territory lost to jihadis.

    Read:U.N. keeps sanctions on persons blocking peace in Mali

    However security forces have been struggling to contain the threat from Islamist groups, some of which are linked to the so-called Islamic State or al-Qaeda. In recent months, Mali’s military has abandoned several outposts.

    Islamist violence has also spread to other countries in the region, fuelled by ethnic tensions.

    According to the UN, more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in Mali and Burkina Faso since January, with millions more in need of humanitarian assistance.

    A 15,00-strong UN peacekeeping force is currently stationed in Mali.

    Read:Mali leader sacks generals, disbands vigilantes after massacre

    The country is also a member of the G5 Sahel, a counter-insurgency force comprised of troops from Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad.

    However efforts by the G5 have been hampered by insufficient funding, training and equipment.

    West African leaders have pledged $1bn (£805m) over the next five years to combat Islamist militancy in the region. French President Emmanuel Macron has also said more military resources will be sent to Mali from 2020.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Six held for death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic

    Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have arrested six people in connection with the homicide of a U.S. teacher on the Caribbean island nation.

    National Police said Patricia Anton, 63, was strangled in her apartment about a week ago, after her assailants had bound her feet and hands. Her cell phone, laptop computer, television and other items were missing.

    Police said Sunday they have arrested Michael Marinez Rosario, Heuri Flores Hernandez, Junior Alexis Suarez, Juan Jose Andujar Mella, Oroniel Canario Montero and Alexis Maquey, and they’re seeking a seventh suspect.

    Read:Police officer charged with murder over taser death of footballer

    Police declined to give details about Anton’s death, or say how she was connected to the suspects. Authorities said two of the men were Haiti nationals and four had previous arrests records.

    Anton, a native of Italy, grew up in Traverse City, Mich., and had lived in the Dominican Republic since 2013. She taught at the 3 Mariposas Montessori School in Puerto Plata. She and her husband had three adult-age children.

    “We are really grateful and impressed by how much effort the police in the island has put to find out what happened,” said Cousin Adrianne Machina. “I would love people to know what an amazing mother, teacher and friend Patty was to everyone. She had a huge laugh and was very inclusive.”

    Read:5 arrested for beating up hospital staff after death of loved one

    Several U.S. tourists have died in the Dominican Republic over the past year, causing some concern over the safety of Americans on the island.
    Toxicology tests, however, on three Americans who died there in May — Miranda Schaup-Werner, Cynthia Day and Nathaniel Holmes — showed they all died of natural causes, the U.S. State Department said last month.

    Source: Ghananewsagency.org

  • We will produce the right players for national teams in the next 10 years – Anim Addo on U-15 exercise

    Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, Samuel Anim Addo has revealed that the long-term plan for the national scouting exercise of the new administration is to help the nation produce the right players.

    The new GFA administration have formed an Under-15 National football male team and contrary to media reports the whole idea is not basically to recruit players to go and just partake in next month’s tournament.

    According to the Executive Council member who has eyes for talent having discovered Ghana’s all-time leading scorer Asamoah Gyan, the whole exercise is to recruit the right players for the various national teams so that they will take over from the old generation.

    He added that building a team to go and annex the trophy at next months tournament in Ouagadougou is far from the agenda as the progression level is what matters to the team.

    Read:VIDEO: Anim Addo in ecstatic mood after being elected on GFA ExCo

    Speaking to PrimenewsGhana, he said the journey has been worth it as they have discovered a lot of talents throughout the regions they have toured so far.

    They have already toured Western/Central Regions, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Upper West & East.

    When asked how they are dealing with age cheating in order not to worry the national team in future, Anim Addo said they are using so many ways to detect age cheating which includes one’s birth certificate of which they will input into their system to keep records.

    On Monday, the National U-15 scouting train stopped at the Tema Sports Stadium as players trooped to the venue to justify their inclusion.

    Read:Fear delegates Sammy Anim Addo speaks after shocking GFA Exco victory

    Regional Football Association chairman, Samuel Aboabiri (Aka Katar) with the national coaches and the Regional coaches were at post as they spotted some amazing talents at the venue.

    Next phase is at the Asamoah Gyan’s Sports Complex at Accra Academy on Tuesday, November 19.

    Medeama SC trainer Samuel Boadu early this month was appointed coach of the National U-15 male team, the gaffer has been tasked to identify and prepare a team that will represent Ghana in the maiden edition of the WAFU U-15 tournament to be staged in Burkina Faso next month.

    Source: Primenewsghana.com

  • Uganda orders recall of faulty condoms

    The authorities in Uganda have ordered the recall of two batches of condoms distributed by Marie Stopes Uganda, a non-government organisation that offers reproductive health services.

    “While the Life Guard brand follows strict quality controls, unfortunately two recent batches have fallen short from the quality we demand,” Dr Carole Sekimpi, Country Director at Marie Stopes, said in a statement.

    Read:Condom use in Uganda drops to 24%, authorities worried

    She stressed that the problems only affected these two batches. The Daily Monitor newspaper reports that this amounts to four million condoms.

    Tests had found “holes and burst properties” in the Life Guard brand, Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) said in a recall letter sent at the end of last month according to images of the memo circulating on social media.

    Read:Tanzania imports 30 million condoms amid shortage fears

    “We have given you two weeks to submit a recall status report indicating the details of distribution and the clients that have been notified of the recall,” Victoria Nambasa, NDA’s product safety officer wrote.

    Marie Stopes is the sole distributor of the condoms in Uganda, the Daily Monitor newspaper reports.

    According to data from Uganda’s ministry of health, an estimated 800 million condoms are needed to protect Ugandans from unplanned pregnancies, HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases, the Daily Monitor says.

    Read:Today in 2010: Expired condoms on market

    Source: bbc.com

  • ‘Like Man Utd’- How Ghanaians reacted to Black Stars victory over Sao Tome

    A 1-0 away triumph over Sao Tome and Principe has given Ghana back-to-back wins in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    On Monday, a second-half Jordan Ayew effort was just enough to hand the Black Stars a narrow victory following a 2-0 home win over South Africa on Thursday.

    Read:PLAYBACK: Sao Tome vs Ghana (2021 AFCON Qualifiers)

    Ghana may have climbed to the top of the table in Group C but the nature of the latest triumph and performance on the day have left nothing but a divided opinion as many have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the game.

    Source: Goal.com

  • Legon student dies after being stabbed by road robbers

    A resident of Pentagon Hall has reportedly passed away. According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was stabbed on Saturday evening by road robbers.

    He recovered after he was taken to the hospital but died later in the evening on Tuesday.

    Read: Trouble at Legon as parents storm campus with pregnant daughter to attack student responsible

    The deceased was known as Papa Ayensu also known as Don Self. He was an old student of Achimota School.

    May his humble soul rest in perfect peace.

     

    Source: kuulpeeps.com

  • New Dagbon Peace Advisory Committee wants occupant of Nanton skin removed

    The Dagbon Peace Advisory Committee has declared as uncustomary, the unilateral occupation of the Nanton skin by the chief of Zosali, Naa Haruna Tia.

    The committee further described the decision by the former Northern Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), to seize control of the Nanton division, as a threat to the peace and security in Dagbon and Nanton in particular.

    It, therefore, recommends that Naa Haruna Tia should be accordingly advised to vacate immediately.

    Read: Dagbon marks Damba Festival after 17-year break

    The report, which has been intercepted by JoyNews, is a culmination of nearly five months of intense deliberations by the five-member committee chaired by chief of Kumbungu, Naa Iddrisu Abu.

    The committee made up of three top Abudu chiefs, including the Tolon Naa Major Abubakari Sulemana (Rtd) and Mion Lana, Mahamadu Abdulai II, was necessitated by the decision of the chief of Zosali, Naa Haruna Tia, to take over Nanton after the Ya-Na selected and enskinned chief of Vogue, Vo-Na Mohammed Bawah Baba, as the new Nanton-Na.

    In April, the Ya-Na Abukari II appointed Vo-Na M.B. Bawah to the Nanton skin but Haruna Tia, who was among some 22 other candidates, rejected the Ya-Na’s appointment and moved to occupy the town.

    Escalated violent protests followed and the town was on lockdown for several weeks. Roadblocks were mounted and threats were issued to both the Ya-Na and his appointee.

    The Zosali Lana himself claimed he has the favorite of the townspeople and called the bluff of the Ya-Na after accusing him of filling up chieftaincy vacancies in Dagbon with members of his Andani royal family.

    After several failed efforts to get the Zosali Lana out of Nanton, including a recommendation by the Asantehene- which was ignored- the Ya-Na put together this committee on May 14, 2019, and endorsed by the government.

    The committee concluded with three key recommendations to the government, which is the main enforcement body of the Dagbon roadmap to the peace plan, to take action immediately.

    The committee also said it found the actions of the Zosali Lana to occupy Nanton as a “criminal offense under section 63 (a) of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008, Act 759, and must be treated as such by the law enforcement agents and the culprits duly held to account”.

    Read: Police arrest scores over Dagomba Line clashes in Kumasi

    The report copied President Akuffo Addo, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, National Security Minister, and several security agencies, unanimously recommended a forceful removal of the Zosali Lana from Nanton “should he refuse to listen to wise counsel.”

    The Dagbon peace deal was brokered by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his two eminent colleagues – the Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Shariga and the Yagbonwura, Tutumba Boressah II, after more than 12 years of turbulent mediation talks following the 2002 incident.

    The Northern Regional Minister and Security Council chairman, Salifu Saeed, declined to comment when contacted by JoyNews.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Stop making fun of Jesus Christ New Ghana Jesus to Mmebusem

    Actor Kobby One has slammed and advised fellow actor Mmebusem to desist from mocking Jesus in his skits.

    Mmebusem who until recently played the role of “Ghana Jesus” in the hit series “boys abre” has been criticised heavily for his humorous portrayal of Jesus.

    Mmebusem has been releasing skits after he left the award winning series following a fall out with Salinko who is the producer of the show.

    Read:Actor mimicking Jesus Christ in funny skits very wrong Cindy Thompson

    Kobby One has been cast to replace Mmebusem as “Ghana Jesus” and he is hell bent on doing so devoid of comedy.

    In an interview with Zionfelix uncut, the actor expressed his displeasure at Mmebusem for combining the sacred word of God with comedy.

    He revealed that he belonged to the section of the public that condemn Mmebusem for his portrayal.

    Read:Mmebusem will go blind and die for ridiculing Jesus Prophet

    He further cautioned Mmebusem to stop mocking Jesus because He is sacred and the word of God cannot be misquoted.

    Source: zionfelix.net

  • Militants killed in Burkina Faso sex slave raid

    The army in Burkina Faso says it has killed 32 armed men – described as “terrorists” – during two operations in the north of the country, the first of which resulted in the freeing of many women who were being kept as sex slaves.

    The first offensive took place in Yorsala forest where the military said it killed 24 armed men during several hours of fierce fighting in which one soldier died.

    Read:Burkina Faso: Gunmen ambush mining firm convoy and kill 37

    Eight other suspected militants were killed in Bourzanga, where large quantities of arms and ammunition were seized, the army said.

    Islamist violence in on the increase in the West African nation.

    Read:Burkina Faso mosque attack kills 15 worshippers

    These two military offensives come less than a month since nearly 40 employees of a Canadian mining company were killed in an ambush.

    Hundreds of people have died and nearly half a million have fled their homes since the unrest began in 2015.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Kanye West moves prisoners to tears with powerful worship

    American rapper turned gospel musician Kanye West left prisoners in tears during a praise and worship session at Harris County jail in Texas, US.

    Kanye was on Sunday, November 17, led about 200 inmates and prison staff in prayers and songs.

    Read:Kanye West says he may change his name

    The musician was accompanied by his choir that performed several songs from his recently launched album dubbed Jesus is King.

    The convicts from the correctional facility were seen tearing up and immersed deep in worship.

    After leading the county jail in powerful worship, he then moved across the street to a female jail and equally led the inmates in a tearful worship session.

    Read:Kanye West bans daughter from wearing makeup, crop tops

    They were touched from his songs and many went down on their knees where he also prayed for them.

    This comes days after he released his much anticipated Jesus Is King album. He had earlier revealed that he ordered his staff to refrain from premarital sex while working on the album.

    Source: independent.co.uk

  • Exim Bank, Macrofertil, three others donate towards Farmers’ Day

    In the quest to promote agriculture production in the country, the Exim Bank, Mohinani Group, BonAgro Company Limited, Nsroma GPS, and Macrofertil Ghana Limited, an Agriculture inputs-fertiliser company, have donated towards the 2019 Farmers’ Day celebration.

    The Exim Bank, donated a tractor with accessories, Nsroma GPS, a tracking for security company donated two vehicle tracking devices, while Macrofertil donated 100 cartons of Ervextra weedicide worth GH¢25,200 for rice and maize and a cheque for GH¢5,000.00.

    Read: Ghana Exim Bank debunks missing GH¢33 million story

    BonAgro Company Limited on the other hand donated 40 sprayers, and weedicides, while Mohinani Group, producers of polytank donated 1000 pieces of fruit packaging cartons, two bales of bagging sacks for farm produce, four pieces of 2,500 litre polytank, and black sheeting rolls for green house farming and drying of grains and vegetables.

    Mr William Obeng, the Head of Corporate Banking, Exim Bank, who presented the tractor, said the bank has a special focus on agriculture and agro processing, hence the interest to support the sector.

    He said the tractor would be given to the first runner-up best farmer, adding that, he believed the reward would motivate other farmers to rededicate themselves to the promotion of agriculture and food security.

    Mr Stephen Tour, the Head of Agriculture, Macrofertil Ghana Limited, said the weedicide donated by his company could be used on 2,400 acres of farm lands.

    It was the company’s core mandate to support the agricultural sector, since it focused on agriculture as an area of specialty.

    “It’s only good to show our appreciation to farmers by supporting them with these chemicals. We also ensure that we produce quality fertilisers, crop protection chemicals, vegetable feed, and animal feed to farmers to boost their production,” he said.

    Ms Elizabeth Owusu Kissi, the Group Corporate Affairs Manager, Mohinani Group, said the Group’s support was an annual gesture which forms part of its corporate social responsibility.

    “We are a key supplier in the Agricultural value chain. So as part of efforts to thank farmers for contributing to the success of the company and encourage them to contribute to socio-economic development, we decided to donate these to them,” she said.

    Mr Gabriel Kwaku Sakyi Daniels, the Customer Success Manager, Nsroma GPS, said his company identified another area that was significant but often not realised in the agricultural value chain.

    Hence, the company donated the vehicle trackers, which allowed for a year of free subscription for farmers to track their operations and logistics to ensure their security and relevant usage.

    On the part of Bon Agro Company Limited, Mr Victor Nchonah, the Operations Manager, said the company has a core responsibility to appreciate farmers who are its key stakeholders.

    He said the company has also donated similar items to the regional levels to reward best farmers in the regions.

    Read: Exim Bank unveils 3-year strategic plan; 100,000 jobs to be created

    Dr Gyeile Nurah, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, expressed the gratitude of the farmers, government and the public to the companies for their benevolent gesture.

    He said the support would go a long way to encourage the farmers to exert more effort in agricultural production to boost economic growth.

    He entreated the donating companies to grace the occasion slated for December 6, this year at Ho, to witness the impact of their support in the lives of the farmers.

    “We believe in their various operations and success and we are hoping to have similar or more support next year from these generous organisations.”

     

    Source: www.ghananewsagency.org

  • NSA caution fans of unacceptable behaviour at national stadia

    The National Sports Authority (NSA) has cautioned football fans to be of good behaviour at the various national stadia to avert any sanctions including banishment.

    According to the release signed by Mr Charles Obeng Amofah, Acting Head of Public Relations of NSA, the general public should be reminded that safety of all persons at their facilities is paramount to them.

    Read:National Sports Authority toughens rules for clubs

    “The Authority is using this medium to express its displeasure with the behaviour a fan, Awal Suleman who invaded the pitch, which brought proceedings to a halt for some minutes.”

    “We wish to caution fans that, the behaviour was unacceptable and that any such acts would not be countenanced in the future.”

    “The general public should be reminded that safety of all persons at our facility is paramount and as such sanctions including total banishment from our facilities may be imposed on such hooligans,” it stated.

    Read:National sports authority boss in trouble over missing GH68, 000 revenue cash

    The NSA has thus congratulated the Black Stars and the Black Meteors in their respective national assignments and urged them not to relent but work harder to raise the flag of Ghana high.

    The Black Stars would take on Sao Tome and Principe on Monday, November 18, 2019, in the 2021 AFCON qualifier as the Black Meteors take on Ivory Coast in the semifinals of the ongoing U23 AFCON tournament in Egypt in a bid to book a slot for the 2020 summer Olympics Games in Japan.

    Source: ghananewsagency.org

  • Kurt Okraku officially begins work as GFA President today

    Kurt Okraku will today November 18, 2019 officially begin work as the new President of the Ghana Football Association.

    The former Dreams FC CEO beat off competition from George Afriyie, Amanda Clinton, George Ankomah Mensah, Nana Yaw Amponsah and Fred Pappoe in last month’s election to win the GFA top seat.

    Read:Kurt Okraku was Chosen by God to lead Ghana Football Prophetess Bernice Ohene.

    He pulled 93 votes of YES as against 26 delegates after George Afriyie had conceded defeat ahead of the third round.

    The 48-year-old has become the 24th president of the association.

    He takes over the mantle of the running of the Ghana Football Association from a Normalisation Committee put in place by FIFA over the last one year.

    Read:Adhere to accountability and transparency Akufo-Addo to Kurt Okraku

    READ ALSO: I know all those who voted for me – Tony Aubynn after losing GFA Vice Presidential election

    He will serve an initial four-year term with an additional four-year term if re-elected into office.

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • Health Ministry to push for subsidising cost of diabetes treatment

    The Ministry of Health is to send a proposal to Cabinet to consider the subsidisation of the cost of treating diabetes, which is relatively costly.

    Mr Alexander Kojo Abban, a Deputy Minister of Health, announced this at the 2019 International World Diabetes Day, marked at Apam in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.

    Read: St. Thomas Eye Hospital organises free eye screening on World Diabetes Day

    He said there were also considerations for certain aspects of the treatment to be covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

    The Member of Parliament for the Gomoa West Constituency, however, advised Ghanaians to adopt healthy lifestyles and go for regular medical checkups to ensure the early detection should they get the disease.

    November 14 is observed annually across the world to create awareness on diabetes and how it can be prevented, regulated and easily treated to avert complications.

    The World Health Organisation defines diabetes as a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

    It occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

    Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels.

    In 2014, the world health body says 8.5% of adults aged 18 years and older had diabetes, while In 2016, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.6 million deaths.

    In 2012, high blood glucose was the cause of another 2.2 million deaths.

    Mr Abban said unhealthy habits such as poor eating, physical inactivity, alcohol and tobacco use made one susceptible to contracting Type 2 diabetes.

    Type1 diabetes is, however, genetically acquired.

    Mrs Elizabeth Esi Denyoh, President of the National Diabetes Association Ghana, said the awareness creation would not end on the Day because her association would keep liaising with government, stakeholders and other policy makers on better ways of treating the disease.

    Statistics on Diabetes was very worrying so urgent measures were needed to minimise it.

    According to the International Diabetes Federation, there were 518, 400 cases of diabetes in Ghana in 2017.

    She said: “At the moment, Ghana is placed 5th in Africa on the World Diabetes statistics.”
    ” However, the worrying trend is that most diabetics are wrongly diagnosed.”

    In 2017 alone, about 34,000 people were amputated due to severe diabetic conditions.
    Mrs Denyoh said many health workers shunned practising solely in diabetes treatment because there were no incentives.

    However, diabetes could be controlled if there were adequate awareness creation programmes and dedicated treatment from specialised health professionals.

    Read: KATH gets centre of excellence in diabetes care

    She appealed to the government to create a disability fund to assist persons who had been disabled by the disease.

    There should also be foot care centres for treating diabetes of the leg.

    Obotantam Nana Adu Effrim, Chief of Apam Traditional Area, who chaired the event, urged the Government to prioritise the treatment of diabetics because it was a major health condition.

    He promised to do his best as a traditional leader to help create awareness on the disease and urged other traditional rulers, church leaders, Muslim leaders and civil society organisations to help.

    The event brought together stakeholders, including health professionals from across the country, community health students from the College of Community Health Nursing-Winneba, community members and traders.

     

    Source: Ghananewsagency.org

  • Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Algeria crush Zambia

    Kenya held Egypt 1-1 and defending champions Algeria crushed Zambia 5-0 in Thursday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    Debutant Mohammed Kudus clinched victory for Ghana over South Africa while Mali and Guinea ended 2-2 after four goals in 19 minutes.

    Elsewhere Comoros upset Togo, Gabon held DR Congo and Mozambique were too strong for Rwanda.

    Algeria, who edged Senegal 1-0 in July to win the Nations Cup for a second time, finished strongly to humiliate 2012 champions Zambia 5-0 in Blida.

    The surprisingly easy Group H victory extended the unbeaten run of the Desert Foxes to 17 matches since losing away to Benin last October.

    Baghdad Bounedjah, whose second-minute goal won the 2019 final in Cairo, scored twice, with his first from a 68th-minute penalty giving Algeria a two-goal advantage.

    Read:AFCON 2021 qualifiers held in Cairo

    Youcef Belaili, El Arbi Soudani and Bounedjah again netted during the final 15 minutes as the resistance of the Chipolopolo collapsed.

    Ghana were impressive 2-0 Group C winners over South Africa in a Cape Coast showdown between former champions longing for a return of the good old days.

    It is 37 years since the Black Stars won the last of four Nations Cup titles while Bafana Bafana’s only triumph came 23 years ago.

    Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey thrilled a capacity crowd by scoring nine minutes before half-time and Kudus celebrated his first cap by netting on 80 minutes.

    Aubameyang, who has scored eight Premier League goals this season, was held goalless in Kinshasa, but will have been thrilled after Gabon forced a 0-0 Group D draw with DR Congo.

    Gabon have struggled in recent Nations Cup campaigns failing to get past the first round as 2017 hosts and not even qualifying for an expanded 24-team 2019 tournament.

    Mali led twice only to be pegged back each time by Guinea in a Group A encounter that burst into life when Adama Traore Noss gave the home team a 56th-minute lead.

    The Bamako crowd were then enraptured as Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita equalised, Sekou Koita put Mali ahead a second time and Sekou Conde scored to earn Guinea a point.

    However Guinea’s game was marred by a dislocated shoulder for goalkeeper Aly Keita that rules him out of Sunday’s qualifier against Nambia in Conakry.

    The 32-year-old Sweden-based Keita had started the match but was substituted in the 55th minutes just after Traore had given Mali the lead.

    Read:Algeria reacts to loss to Ghana in U-23 AFCON qualifiers

    Horoya keeper Moussa Camara replaced Keita, who is due to return to Sweden on Friday for medical treatment.

    Earlier on Thursday sparse crowd watched Egypt’sGroup G stalemate with Kenya at the Borg El Arabia near Alexandria with fans preferring not to make the long trek to the watch the Pharaohs.

    Both goals were the results of errors first Kenya gifted Egypt, who were without the injured Mohamed Salah, the opening goal with a poor back pass from Eric Ouma three minutes before half-time.

    His weak effort saw substitute keeper Ian Otieno rush out of the area but he was beaten to the loose ball by Mahmoud ‘Kahraba’ Abdel-Moneim who then was able to pass into an empty net.

    Kenya’s equalizer came in the 67th minute as goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy and defender Ahmed Fathi seemed to get in each others way trying to clear a ball that fell to Japan-based Michael Olunga to fire home.

    In the 81st minute Otieno let a shot slip under him but fortunately one of his defenders cleared the ball off the line, the resulting shot by Egypt was blocked by another defender before a third effort was deflected out for a corner.

    There was a shock in the other Group G match in Lome as Claude Le Roy’s Togo succumbed to Comoros.

    Comoros took the lead six minutes after half-time as Belgium-based Faiz Selemanie scored the only goal of the match that puts his side top of the group after just one match.

    Mozambique’s Group F win over Rwanda was played in damp conditions in Maputo.

    The hosts took the lead when Mozambique after 27 minutes were awarded a penalty for handball and Telinho stepped up to convert as he squeezed his effort between the post and the goalkeeper’s despairing dive.

    Read:2019 AFCON qualifiers: Kenya move to top of Group F standings

    The second goal came just two minutes later after some good work down the left wing and a cross that evaded the Rwandan defenders and allowed Edson Mexer to guide the ball home from close range.

    A floodlight failure towards the end of the match only delayed the inevitable win for Mozambique.

    The top two sides in 11 of the 12 groups will all advance to the 2021 finals in Cameroon.

    Cameroon qualify for the finals as hosts but are taking part in the qualifying campaign to gain competitive match practice which means just one team from Group F will progress to the finals.

    2021 Africa Cup of Nations results

    Thursday:

    Mali 2-2 Guinea (Group A)
    Ghana 2-0 South Africa (Group C)
    DR Congo 0-0 Gabon (Group D)
    Mozambique 2-0 Rwanda (Group F)
    Egypt 1-1 Kenya (Group G)
    Togo 0-1 Comoros (Group G)
    Algeria 5-0 Zambia (Group H)

    Wednesday:

    Namibia 2-1 Chad (Group A)
    Malawi 1-0 South Sudan (Group B)
    Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda (Group B)
    Sudan 4-0 Sao Tome and Principe (Group C)
    Angola 1-3 The Gambia (Group D)
    CAR 2-0 Burundi (Group E)
    Cameroon 0-0 Cape Verde (Group F)
    Guinea Bissau 3-0 Eswatini (Group I)
    Senegal 2-0 Congo (Group I)
    Nigeria 2-1 Benin (Group L)
    Sierra Leone 1-1 Lesotho (Group L)

    Source: bbc.com

  • Ronaldo scores treble to take international goals to 98

    Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally to 98 international goals as his hat-trick against Lithuania moved Portugal to within one win of a place at Euro 2020.

    The 34-year-old Juventus forward could become only the second man to reach 100 international goals if he scores twice against Luxembourg on Sunday.

    The Portugal captain scored an early penalty before curling in a second.

    Read:Best FIFA XI of all-time: Lionel Messi misses out, Cristiano Ronaldo makes the cut

    Pizzi, Goncalo Paciencia and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva scored before the latter set up Ronaldo for his third.

    Ronaldo’s ninth Portugal hat-trick – with seven of those coming since his 30th birthday – takes him to within 11 goals of Iran legend Ali Daei’s world-record 109.

    This is his joint most goals in a calendar year for Portugal, with 13 – coming in his past seven caps – matching his 2016 total.

    Read:The Ronaldo Effect: What Cristiano has done for the Juventus brand

    Ronaldo had been substituted in his last two Juventus games, with manager Maurizio Sarri saying he had a knee problem.

    But Portugal boss Fernando Santos said: “I never had any doubts about his condition, it was other people who had them. Nothing surprises me about Cristiano.”

    Defending champions Portugal will qualify for next summer’s European Championship if they beat Luxembourg on Sunday.

    Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice as Serbia beat Luxembourg 3-2 to ensure the race for the second qualifying spot in Group B goes down to the final game. Ukraine have already reached Euro 2020 as group winners.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Financial Fair Play: Manchester City lose appeal to Cas over Uefa investigation

    Manchester City have failed in an initial bid to have the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) halt Uefa’s investigation into a possible breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

    City have been referred to Uefa’s financial watchdog, the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) and if found guilty could face a Champions League ban.

    Read:Man City not ready to win Champions League Guardiola

    Cas said City’s appeal was “inadmissible” at this stage because the CFCB has not yet determined what, if any, punishment would be applied if they were found guilty.

    The club, who deny wrongdoing, had argued that Uefa did not have the authority to bring an FFP case against them.

    Uefa launched an investigation after German newspaper Der Spiegel published leaked documents alleging City had inflated the value of a multimillion-pound sponsorship deal, misleading European football’s governing body.

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

    Reports alleged City deliberately misled Uefa so they could meet FFP rules requiring clubs to break even.

    The Premier League champions, FA Cup and League Cup winners were fined £49m in 2014 for a previous breach of regulations.

    Source: bbc.com

  • 5 Ghanaians kidnapped by Somali pirates since 2010

    Pirates operating in the Gulf of Guinea and Somali have kidnapped at least five Ghanaians who were working in a ship on the Gulf of Guinea near Somali waters since 2010.

    One of the survivors of the Somali pirate kidnapping, Mr Jewel Ahiable, in an interview with Atiewin Mbilla-Lawson on World Today Extra on Starr FM said he and the others were hijacked by eight pirates.

    Read: Oil discovery: Boost security at sea to ward off pirates Oquaye to Navy

    “All our phones were seized and we were unable to communicate to rescue mission,” he said.

    Mr Ahiable said a security guard was badly injured after suffering a gunshot during the attack and “all what the pirates needed was money”.

    The Executive Director of Centre for Maritime Law and Security Africa, Dr Kamal Deen Ali, reacting to the pirate-kidnapping issue said, the Gulf of Guinea remains “a high-risk area for piracy and armed robbery since 2008 till date”.

    According to Dr Ali, about 400 pirate-kidnapping were recorded between 2008 and 2009, and all the kidnappings were successful. He said the kidnappers negotiated for 50 and 12 million dollars respectively.

    Read: All crew kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast in October freed Statement

    He said the region makes up 86% of hostage-taking of crew members and 82% of crew kidnappings.

    “Although the incidents have gone down these days, the Gulf of Guinea continues to be a concern for piracy and armed robbery and it related activities with kidnapping of crew members and increasing in both scale and frequency,” he added.

    Other countries in the Gulf of Guinea which have seen instances of attacks on vessels include Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Ghana.

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • Yagbonwura bans Damba celebration in Bole

    A statement sighted by DGN Online indicates that the King and president of the Gonja Traditional Council and president of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, Yagbonwura Tuntumba Bore Essa I, in consultation with the elders of the Gonja kingdom, has placed a ban on the celebration of Damba festival in the Bole Traditional Area.

    According to the statement, the decision was arrived at based on the Bole skin which is before the Judicial Committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs filed on 22nd October 2018 by Mandariwura Abdulai Issahaku petitioner.

    Read: At least three shot during clashes at Damba celebration at Bimbilla

    The statement further said that the Judicial Committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs has not delivered judgement on the case regarding the skin.

    The Yagbonwura in the statement said the Bole township is currently under curfew, adding that the Gonja state wanted peace to prevail in the Bole Traditional Area.

    “I, Yagbonwura and the council of elders, therefore, expect the law-abiding people of the Bole Traditional Area to comply with the decision in the interest of peace,” the statement read.

    Read: Two shot in violent clash over Damba festival celebration at Bimbilla

    He entreated the Savannah Regional Minister and members of REGSEC to take pragmatic measures with immediate effect to stop any Damba festival celebration in the Bole Traditional Area.

    In June, this year, Chieftaincy clashes erupted during the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in the Bole district between Chief Abdulai Issahaku and Chief Abubakari Abutu factions.

    Two houses and a pick-up of Chief Abutu Bukari were burnt as a result of the clashes.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • Its unfair for government to compare its performance with previous regimes Seth Terkper

    Former Minister of Finance Seth Tekper says it is unfair for the current administration to compare its performance and achievements to previous governments.

    Read:We need IMF now, Seth Terkper tells government

    Mr Tekper was reacting to the Budget presentation in Parliament, where the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Attah compared the success of the current government to that of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

    He said the resources at the disposal of the current government puts it in a better position to perform, hence the comparison is needless.

    Source: gbcghanaonline.com

     

  • Woman, 40, kills husband, 65

    A forty-year-old woman is helping the Police in Mim over her alleged murder of her husband after hitting his head with a club.

    The remains of the deceased, 65-year-old Yaw Awuah, has been deposited at Goaso Government hospital for preservation and autopsy. The incident happened at Kassre cottage, Gambia No1 in Mim District.

    Read: Two shot in violent clash over Damba festival celebration at Bimbilla

    On the evening of 10th November 2019, at about 7 pm, the suspect, Martha Afia, picked up a quarrel with her husband, a farmer. In the course of the argument, Afia hits the head of the deceased and rendered him unconscious. He was quickly revived and rushed to Goaso Government Hospital where he died shortly.

    Martha was arrested and placed in detention by the Mim Police as investigations continue.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • At least three shot during clashes at Damba celebration at Bimbilla

    At least three people have sustained gunshot wounds in Bimbilla in the North East Region following clashes between a section of Damba celebrants in the community and some security personnel.

    A joint police-military force invaded the community and allegedly attacked the celebrants while they were performing the Damba rites.

    The personnel reportedly prevented the Nakpa Naa family from celebrating the festival at his palace.

    This prompted the Nakpaa family to start burning tyres as part of a confrontation between the family and the security which eventually led to the shooting.

    Read:Bimbilla faction rejects Akufo-Addo mediation move

    Bimbilla is currently contending with a long-standing chieftaincy dispute which was put before the National House of Chiefs for arbitration.

    The government followed the Dagbon “road map to peace” strategy and got the Awomefia of Anlo, Togbe Sri, has agreed to lead mediation efforts.

    The family of late Bimbilla Naa Andani Dasana Abdulai, one side of the feud, however, rejected mediation efforts.

    The other side of the dispute is the family of the late Nakpa Naa Salifu Dawuni.

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, declared the Dasana Andani Family rightful rulers of Bimbilla following the dispute that led to the death of many people, including Naa Andani in 2014.

    Read:1,500 pump action gun bullets seized in Bimbilla, suspect on the run

    Damba ban at Bole

    The overlord of Gonjaland Yagbowura, Tuntumba Bore Essa I, in consultation with the Council of Elders has placed a ban on the celebration of the Damba festival in the Bole traditional area in the Savannah Region.

    The ban has been necessitated by the lingering dispute over the Bole skin which has led to a clash between two factions in the past.

    While the Judiciary Committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs engages the factions for a final determination on the matter, the Interior Ministry has imposed a curfew on the town.

    Read:Togbe Sri to lead mediation team for resolution of Bimbilla chieftaincy dispute

    The dispute has since been put before the judiciary committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs for a resolution while the Ministry of Interior has also imposed a curfew on the Bole township.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • EU allocates GH¢306,000 to aid Ghanaian communities hit by recent floods

    Following the torrential rains that battered parts of the country, the European Union has mobilised €50,000 (GH¢306,000) to provide immediate assistance to the most affected families.

    The heavy downpour resulted in the loss of life, displacement of people, and caused damage to houses and farmlands.

    Read: Flood torments Kenyase residents

    A statement from the EU office in Ghana said the funding would support the Ghana Red Cross Society to deliver much-needed relief assistance to communities hit by floods.

    “It is part of the EU’s overall contribution to the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),” the statement said.

    Through this assistance, communities are to be provided with shelter, access to clean water, mosquito nets, and basic essential items, amongst others.

    At the beginning of October 2019, Ghana registered continuous rains that caused widespread flooding across the country, combined with separate floods that hit the Upper East and West regions due to the overflow of the Bagre Dam in neighbouring Burkina Faso.

    In total, 116 communities from 13 districts have been negatively affected.

    It is reported that as many as 29 people lost their lives in flood-related incidents, some houses collapsed and others have been extensively damaged.

    Read: $200m for Accra floods: Government behaving like a vulture Sampson Ahi

    Crops have also been swept away and agricultural land has become swamped.

    People who lost their homes are currently being given shelter in nearby schools, churches, or with relatives.

    Meanwhile, most of the water sources in the flood-hit areas have been contaminated, while sanitation facilities have been destroyed, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.

    The statement said support will be given to awareness-raising activities in communities on the prevention of waterborne diseases.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Greater Accra Disaster Management committees inaugurated

    The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has inaugurated disaster management committees in seven assemblies within the Greater Accra Region.

    The inauguration which took place at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) led to the formation of committees at Tema West, Ledzokuku-Krowor, La-Dadekotopon, Ashaiman, Kpone-Katamanso and Ayawaso West.

    Read: Poor drainage responsible for Aburi landslide NADMO

    A similar inauguration took place at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Ayawaso East, Ayawaso North, Ayawaso Central and Ayawaso West.

    The committee comprises members from the NADMO, Ghana Police Service (GPS), Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Ghana Education Service (GES), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Planning Officers of the Assemblies, including the Department of Social Welfare.

    Mandates of the committees include developing strategies and giving early warning signals to pre-empt the possible occurrence of disasters in the region.

    Besides, the committees are expected to look at climate change as a development challenge, as well as educate members of the public on the need to desist from negative activities such as deforestation, bush burning, sand winning and the construction of buildings on water ways which have the potential to cause flooding.

    During the inauguration, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ishmael Ashitey, said the committees were being created under section 13 (2) of Act 517 of 1996.

    Read: NADMO appeals to public for relief items

    “Twenty years after its establishment, a new law was passed 2016 (Act 927) to give the organization more responsibilities and resources to carry out its mandates,” he stated. He tasked members of the committee to work hard and churn out positive results.

    Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh, Director-General of NADMO, said the government was committed to disaster prevention to ensure the safety of the public.

    The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema, Nii Anna-La, touted the successes chalked up by the Tema Metro NADMO.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • Couple shot at Ada

    Some unidentified gunmen have shot a couple at Kasseh in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, killing the husband in the process.

    The deceased identified as Michael Kpalam, popularly known as Ogbetey Michael, and his wife, Gladys Henanawopeh, who are food vendors, were shot at their residence around 1:00 am on Monday.

    Read: Man at Daboya was lynched by residents, not shot by officers Police command

    The wife managed to survive the gunshot she sustained on her rib and arm but her husband was pronounced dead at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Accra.

    Chief Superintendent George Andrew Kumah, Commander of the Ada Divisional Police Headquarters, confirmed the sad incident to DAILY GUIDEand added that they were investigating the matter.

    The assailants reportedly shot the husband twice in the stomach and he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

    Read: Two children dead after being shot on farm at Kintampo

    He was initially rushed to the Ada East District Hospital but was transferred to Comboni Hospital at Sogakope in the Volta Region and then to Accra, where he finally gave up the ghost.

    The Kasseh area is becoming unsafe for residents, as gun-wielding hoodlums have taken over the place of late.

    The criminal activities are creating fear and panic among residents who have called on the security agencies to up their game.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • Fight over Volta roads

    There is intense debate over whether the government did not budget for road construction in the Volta Region when Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2020 Budget Statement in Parliament on Wednesday

    It was the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who started it when he claimed that the Akufo-Addo government was deliberately neglecting the people of the region regarding good roads.

    Read: Omission of Volta Regional roads an affront to constitution Ablakwa

    After the presentation of the budget statement which the minister said the government would use 2020 to fix most of the deplorable roads in the country, Mr. Ablakwa posted on social media a table showing roads to be constructed by the NPP government and claimed that there was none in the Volta Region.

    “Why is provision not made in the 2020 Budget for critical road projects in the case of only the Volta Region? How does the Akufo-Addo administration expect particularly MPs from the Volta Region to explain this to our constituents?” he said, adding, “More fundamentally, how will government justify this aberration in the face of the 1992 Constitution which enjoins governments to undertake even and balanced development of all regions?”

    Interestingly, during the budget presentation, the Finance Minister specifically mentioned the Hohoe-Jasika-Dodo Pepesu road which is in the Volta Region as one of the priority projects of the government and went ahead to say it would be done by the end of November 2020.

    “Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to announce that we have received communication from Sinohydro that they have achieved financial closure for the first phase of projects under the Sinohydro MPSA, with Sinosure issuing insurance cover for the initial four lots (Tamale Interchange, Prestea and Cape Coast inner city roads, selected feeder roads in the Ashanti and Western regions and the Hohoe-Jasikan-Dodo Pepesu road,” he announced.

    The minister also mentioned the dualisation of Ho main roads and the construction of the Ho bypass as well as the construction of Dufor AdidomeAsikuma road projects which are in the same region.

    Read: Absence of Volta Regional roads from 2020 budget an obvious mistake Osafo-Maafo

    Yesterday, Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo dismissed suggestion on Citi FM that the government was ignoring roads in the Volta Region.

    He said the minister may not have captured all of the roads in the region during the presentation but the Finance Minister had assured him that roads in the Volta Region had been captured in the budget.

    “For the whole Eastern Corridor road we are doing, most parts of it will be done in 2020. A lot of the Eastern Corridor road passes through the Volta Region so you cannot talk about roads in 2020 without talking about the Volta Region,” the Senior Minister said.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • French tourist killed taking selfie at Thai waterfall

    A French tourist has died after falling from a waterfall while trying to take a selfie in Thailand, police said Friday.

    The accident happened Thursday afternoon on the tropical island of Koh Samui, whose palm-fringed, white-sand beaches are a magnet for both backpackers and high-end tourists.

    The 33-year-old man fell from Na Mueang 2 waterfall, the same spot where a Spanish tourist died in a fall in July, Lieutenant Phuvadol Viriyavarangkul of the island’s tourist police told AFP.

    Read:Death sentence for Moroccan trio who killed European tourists

    “It took several hours to retrieve his body because the waterfall is slippery and steep,” he said by phone, adding that the spot is roped off and there is a sign warning tourists of the danger.

    “His friend said he was trying to take a selfie and then he slipped and fell.”

    Read:Greece storm: Six tourists die in Halkidiki

    Thailand is largely considered a safe destination for tourists and typically draws more than 35 million visitors each year.

    But the industry took a hit in 2018 after a ferry carrying Chinese visitors in the country’s south sank last year, killing 47 people.

    Read:Arrests made after two tourists beheaded in Morocco

    The accident highlighted lax safety rules in the tourism sector and authorities have been scrambling to restore the country’s image since.

    Source: France24

  • Young Muslim boy spotted praying in front of a church, Nigerians react

    An interesting video of a young Muslim boy has been making the rounds on social media. The young lad was spotted praying in a Muslim way in front of a church.

    The video has raised mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

    Religion is supposed to be a thing that brings people together but in Nigeria, it seems to have become a touchy subject with each sect constantly arguing on which is better or the right path to God.

    Read:Over 60 young men and boys found beaten, chained and raped in another Nigerian Islamic school

    Many followers of the two major religions in the country, Islam and Christianity, get along fine most of the time but some situations can lead to a different outcome.

    Just recently, a video has been making the rounds on social media, showing a young Muslim boy praying in front of a church.

    Read:Islamic State group chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military

    The video was recorded by a curious onlooker and Nigerians on social media have shared their take on the interesting situation.



    Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, also shared her take on the video and according to her, if the boy gets the offer of a better life and drops his begging bowl and enters the church, Muslims will say Christians are converting their people.


    In a subsequent tweet, Yesufu explained that Northern Muslims have not envisaged the problem of their youths diverting to other religions.

    Source: yen.com.gh

  • Ghana did not outplay us – South Africa coach

    Bafana Bafana head coach Molefi Ntseki has explained why he was confident of beating Ghana in the build-up to the match at Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

    South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Black Stars in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2021 qualifiers, but Ntseki said he still believes in his team and the players he selected for the back-to-back matches.

    “I think let’s understand how we operate as coaches – you select the team and prepare the team to win. You can’t come to a press conference and say, ‘I’m in this game to lose’. I am still confident in my players even though we lost 2-0. If you look at the game itself, it was more balanced. As I said, they had more power and strength in getting the goals,” Ntseki told the media in Ghana.

    Read:AFCON Qualifiers: Bafana Bafana coach reveals plan to unsettle Ghana

    The 50-year-old mentor shot down suggestions that Bafana Bafana were outplayed on the night, saying Ghana took full advantage of his team’s sloppiness in the two situations where they got the goals

    “It’s not like we were outplayed in situations where we conceded. It happens in a game of football. When you are not balanced, the opponent takes advantage. I think I kept on saying yesterday when everyone else was trying to single out individual players from Ghana, I said they were a strong team and they’ve got a very strong history in terms of their playing capabilities.

    “And as of now, I am still confident in my players and my team, and like I said, well done to Ghana,” continued Ntseki.

    Read:South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki reveals admiration for Ghana goalkeeper Ofori

    With Sudan beating Sao Tome 4-0 and topping the group alongside Ghana, Ntseki was asked of what he makes of Bafana Bafana’s chances of qualifying for the 2021 continental showpiece, and this is what he had to say: “In the qualifiers, you always have those situations where some of the teams in your group will win and you end up losing a match but I think we prepared the team very well for the back-to-back matches.”

    Ntseki isn’t ready to start pressing the panic buttons as yet, saying he will assemble a team that will beat Sudan on Sunday afternoon.

    He confirmed that Bongani Zungu will not take part in Sunday’s match against Sudan after being stretchered off the pitch with a knee injury against the Black Stars.

    Read:The history of Ghana vs South Africa

    “We are fully aware that we were playing the first match in Ghana and the second match in South Africa. I think you saw everybody who was in this camp will be available for Sunday except for Bongani Zungu who has a knee injury. So, we have a balanced team. We selected a balanced team and I’m looking forward to playing the best team on Sunday and do well for ourselves and win the match,” added Ntseki.

    Source: Goal.com

  • France and goal-getters England join Euro 2020 big guns

    The Euro 2020 line-up began to take shape on Thursday after big-hitters France and England qualified for next year’s finals alongside Turkey and the Czech Republic.

    World champions France reached the tournament without having to kick a ball thanks to Turkey sealing their own qualification after a goalless draw with Iceland in the day’s early match.

    Chelsea outcast Olivier Giroud then moved to within two international goals of France great Michel Platini with a late penalty that ensured a comeback win over a Moldova side ranked 175th in the world.

    The scrappy victory at a chilly Stade de France put Didier Deschamps’ side two points ahead of Turkey at the top of Group H ahead of their final match at Albania on Sunday.

    Read:StarTimes acquire rights for Euro 2020, Euro qualifiers

    The celebratory mood was initially dampened when Vadim Rata punished abject defending to give Moldova a shock ninth-minute lead.

    However Raphael Varane levelled for the hosts 10 minutes before break despite furious protests from the Moldovan players and their coach, who were convinced Giroud had fouled goalkeeper Alexei Koselev in the build-up.

    Giroud then slotted home his 39th France goal from the spot in a confident manner that defied the fact he has only played 20 minutes for Chelsea since last month’s international break.

    “I could and should have scored before the penalty. We quite simply didn’t get off to the start we should have done,” Giroud told French television.

    – Kane crushes Montenegro –

    Harry Kane fired England into the Euros in style with a hat-trick that helped the 2018 World Cup semi-finalists dismantle poor Montenegro 7-0 at Wembley.

    Read:Macron apologises to Albania for anthem gaffe at Euro 2020 qualifier

    Kane struck his treble in the first half as Gareth Southgate’s side racked up five before the break in England’s 1000th match, making light of the absence of Raheem Sterling, who was dropped by Southgate earlier in the week after an altercation with teammate Joe Gomez.

    “We wanted to put on a show in our 1,000th game and with five goals in the first half I think we did that,” said Kane.

    England displayed the firepower that will make them one of the favourites for next year’s European Championship as they sealed top spot in Group A.

    Thursday’s demolition took them to 33 goals in seven qualifying matches following Tammy Abraham’s first international goal, further strikes from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Marcus Rashford and an own goal from Aleksandar Sofranac.

    Kane meanwhile moved sixth in the all-time list of England goalscorers by taking his tally for the qualifying campaign to 11.

    The Czech Republic followed England into the tournament after coming from behind to beat third-placed Kosovo 2-1.

    They join former World Cup winners Spain and Italy, who kick off the multi-host tournament at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on June 12, dark horses Belgium, Poland, Russia and Ukraine.

    Read:Euro 2020 qualifiers: Adama Traore withdraws from Spain squad

    – Ronaldo eyes Portugal century –

    Reigning European champions Portugal were made to wait for their place despite Cristiano Ronaldo hitting his ninth international hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of Lithuania in Faro.

    Pizzi, Goncalo Paciencia and Bernardo Silva rounded off an easy win that keeps Portugal second in Group B behind already-qualified Ukraine and one point clear of third-placed Serbia, who beat Luxembourg 3-2.

    They will secure their spot at next year’s finals with a victory in Luxembourg on Sunday.

    Ronaldo has now scored 98 international goals after a seventh-minute penalty, a superb curling effort midway through the first half and a simple finish in the 65th minute, and the Juventus attacker will be hoping to become the second-ever player to reach 100 this weekend.

    The Netherlands and four-time world champions Germany will make add to an already mouth-watering lineup on Saturday should they make it out of Group C.

    Ronald Koeman’s resurgent Dutch need just a draw at Northern Ireland on Saturday to guarantee a spot at their first international tournament since coming third at the 2014 World Cup.

    Joachim Loew’s Germany meanwhile have to better the Northern Irish’s result if they are to make the finals.

    Teemu Pukki’s Finland meanwhile stand on the brink of their first ever major tournament, with a win over lowly Liechtenstein in Helsinki on Friday enough to see them qualify for their first ever European Championship.

    Source: France24

  • 70 pregnant women die over lack of ambulances, poor roads in Eastern region

    The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM).

    Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end of September this year. Out of 49,000 live births, neonatal deaths hovers around 697. The lack of ambulances and Poor roads have been identified as inhibiting factors to emergency care for pregnant women.

    Read: Wa West records 361 pregnancies among school children in nine months

    A total of 132 pregnant women died in the Eastern region in 2018, the figure is a reduction from 180 maternal deaths recorded in 2017.

    The clinical causes of maternal deaths in the region have been attributed to Hemorrhage, eclampsia/Hypertension disease in Pregnancy, Amniotic fluid, unsafe abortion.

    The Regional Health Directorate outlined that “poor referral system, inadequate specialists in the hospital, lack/Poor supervision by some managers in health facilities, poor emergency preparedness and responsiveness due to lack of ambulances and poor roads in many districts as some major factors contributing to the maternal deaths in the region.

    The introduction of the Medical Drone delivery service has, however, helped to fix some of the challenges chiefly blood supply and essential medicine delivery in hard to reach areas such as Afram Plains South and North Districts.

    But the absence of Ambulances still remains a challenge.

    The entire Afram Plains North and South, for instance, have no Ambulance. Pregnant women are therefore transported with tricycles and motorbikes, taxis during emergencies.

    In instances of referrals to Koforidua, private Pick Up vehicle of the District Health Director is mostly used.

    The Eastern Regional CHPS Coordinator, Augustina Nartey, said at the CHIPs zone level, community members are encouraged to use other means including motorbikes, tricycles and taxis if available, to help transport pregnant women in emergency conditions to nearby facilities.

    Read: Stressful pregnancy reduces chances of having a boy Study reveals

    At a recent Health Forum and Annual General Meeting by the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health in the Eastern Regional, various NGOs made presentations on how it is implementing interventions to help reduce the maternal mortality in the region but bemoaned the ineffective emergency response system in parts of the region.

    The Eastern Regional Chairman of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, Emmanuel Mintah speaking on the theme for the event “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals; The Role of NGOs”, charged members to capitalize on different perspectives and experience to accelerate the attainment of effective health systems strengthening in the country.

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • John Painstil appointed coach of Wa All Stars

    Former Ghana International, John Paintsil has been appointed coach of Ghana Premier League side, Wa All Stars.

    According to Paintsil, he relishes the challenge and is bent on marking a mark in his new role.

    He was assistant coach for South African side Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League.

    Read:Don Bortey explains how John Paintsil allegedly killed his football career

    John Painstil is expected to be in the dugout as Wa All Stars come up against Hearts of Oak in a friendly on Sunday.

    The match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 pm.

    Read:John Paintsil vows to strip Don Bortey naked

    The two teams will use the tie to prepare for the resumption of the domestic top-flight championship.

    During his playing career Painstil, featured for teams in Ghana, Isreal, Europe and South African.

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • Uber driver injured in carjacking at Ejisu

    A 22-year-old Uber driver, Prince Ampofo, has sustained serious body injuries in a machete attack during a carjacking at the Ejisu town of Besease in the Ashanti Region.

    The victim was attacked by two men, who hired his services from Atinga Junction at Ahodwo to Besease under the pretext of going to inspect a plot of land.

    The incident happened around 8:30 pm in the bush at Besease on November 2, 2019, a police source said. It added that Prince was still on admission at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital with multiple injuries to both hands, kneel, forehead and back.

    Read:Teenager, girlfriend arrested for allegedly strangling, stabbing Uber driver

    The victim said a friend of his car owner only known as Fofie arranged the trip for him after introducing the attackers as his guests.

    According to him, he picked one of the carjackers at Atinga Junction who took him to Dichemso to pick the second person before they proceeded to Ejisu-Besease where the former claimed he was going to inspect a plot of land.

    Prince narrated that when he pulled over near the bush at Besease with his Toyota Yaris saloon car registered AS 519119, his attackers got out and asked him to come with them as they needed him to bear witness.

    Read:Three policemen assault Uber driver at Sowutuom

    He stated that he was attacked by the duo with a machete and axe they had concealed inside their trousers.

    They then drove off the car, leaving him to his fate in the bush. He said the men were not known to him.

    The police source told DAILY GUIDE that the victim sustained multiple cuts and that he was “lucky to be alive”. It added that Prince was in hospital with a serious but stable condition with “life-changing injuries”.

    Read:Meet Akua, the female Uber driver balancing the stereotype for a better life

    The source said Fofie was granted a police enquiry bail after his arrest last Wednesday while investigations continue.

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • ECG to be listed on the Stock market – Finance Minister

    The Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG) is to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced.

    Presenting the budget statement and financial policy of the government of Ghana for the year ending 31st December 2020, he said “Government will make every effort to avoid the pitfalls that the PDS concession encountered and institute broad Ghanaian institutional participation, as well as democratize local equity participation, with an eventual listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange”.

    Read: ECG will still be privatised despite PDS fiasco Finance Minister

    He also added that a well-executed partnership between ECG and the “right” technical and financial partners, will certainly improve the distribution capabilities and enhance end-user experiences.

    To this end, heightened scrutiny will be brought to bear in the design and implementation of the financial and technical evaluation criteria to ensure that interested bidders not only have credibility and extensive experience in operating and managing a comparable electricity utility but also possess the financial wherewithal to make the requisite investments in ECG, he noted.

     

    Source: thebftonline.com

  • Death row convict in Kenya tastes freedom after 19 years behind bars

    A death row convict jailed in 2001 got a reprieve after the Makadara Law Court reviewed his sentence and handed him 19 years’ sentence.

    Chief Magistrate Heston Nyaga sentenced Joseph Kinyanjui Wainaina to 19 years’ imprisonment backdated to October 2000 when he started his incarceration after he was charged.

    Read:Moroccan king pardons journalist jailed for having an abortion

    Convicted

    Wainaina and others robbed shopkeeper Harrison Mwangi Kimotho in Kariandundu village, Nairobi on October 26, 2000 while armed with a pistol.

    His accomplices were never arrested.

    Wainaina was sentenced to hang on June 18, 2001 after he was convicted following successful prosecution. Wainaina has been at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for the period he has been behind bars.

    He appealed in High Court the same year and lost. Wainaina lodged his second appeal at the Court of Appeal in April 2004, which he also lost.

    Read:Pupil Teacher jailed 15 years for Incest

    The convict opted to apply for re-sentencing after the Supreme Court annulled the mandatory death sentence for convicts of capital offences.

    Mandatory sentence

    Nyaga said he has considered the fact that although Wainaina and his accomplice were armed with a dangerous weapon, no death was caused during the robbery and if it is retribution of the convict, it has been done during the 19 years he has been in prison.

    “Previously, the issue of the sentence for this offence did not require any debate since the assumption and the reasoning of the courts was that the “mandatory sentence” provided for was death,” Nyaga said.

    Read:You can be jailed for 2 years for denying your husbands sex Police warn wives

    “After promulgation of the new constitution, the meting out of death sentence to convicts has been looked at from different a perspective.”

    Nyaga said he there are documents to show that the convict has gained some practical and educational knowledge that may assist him if he gets back to the society.

    The magistrate also considered a social inquiry report of Wainaina. Members of public where he came from told probation officials that they are ready to receive him back home and don’t see him as a threat.

    Source: allafrica.com

  • Appeals court hands Trump another loss, saying Congress can seek his tax returns

    An appeals court has denied for the second time President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop an accounting firm from turning over his financial documents to the House, making it the second tax case Trump’s lawyers say they are taking to the Supreme Court.

    The DC Circuit Court of Appeals said on Wednesday that a panel of eight judges out of 11 voted against allowing Trump to continue his appeal.
    The decision is another loss stacked against Trump, after federal judges have repeatedly rebuked him and greenlighted the House’s effort as it also pursues his impeachment. The case, if Trump loses again with the Supreme Court, could deliver his tax returns or closely related financial documents into the hands of House Democrats.

    The opinion reiterates the strong signal the court sent last month, when it upheld a lower court ruling that Trump’s longtime accounting firm Mazars USA must comply with a House subpoena of his tax documents and turn over eight years of accounting records.

    Read:Judge orders Donald Trump to pay $2M to group of NGOs

    Trump’s attorney Jay Sekulow said Wednesday that they will appeal the decision to Supreme Court, noting “well reasoned dissent” from three judges to Wednesday’s opinion.

    In a separate case, Trump faces a Thursday deadline to ask the Supreme Court to block a Manhattan grand jury subpoena for copies of his financial records and tax returns. His attorneys have previously said they intend to ask the Supreme Court to take up the New York case.

    And in yet another new filing in a third case Wednesday night, Trump’s legal team asked a judge for a two-week buffer period if the US House asks for his tax returns through New York state. Congressional Democrats countered in that court filing that they’d like to write an argument this week responding to this request and have an in-person hearing before the judge makes a decision.

    Courts have previously refused to curtail Congress’ subpoena power.

    Read:Trump impeachment hearings to go public next week

    The majority of the appeals court did not give reasoning why they declined to hear Trump’s appeal on Wednesday. But two judges, Greg Katsas and Neomi Rao, both Trump appointees to the federal appellate bench, wrote that they disagreed with the vote and would have heard Trump’s arguments again.
    Katsas, who served in the White House Counsel’s office before taking the bench, wrote that he wanted a larger panel of judges on the court to hear the case, which he said presents “exceptionally important questions regarding the separation of powers among Congress, the Executive Branch and the Judiciary. ”

    He said that because the records are “personal” and not related to the office of the presidency, the “unavailability” of an assertion of executive privilege “creates an open season on the President’s personal records.”
    Rao, who also served in the Trump administration and also dissented from the three-judge panel’s opinion, charged that when the court allowed the subpoena to go forward it “shifted the balance of power between Congress and the President and allowed a congressional committee to circumvent the careful process of impeachment.”

    Read:Trump threatens to pull California wildfire funds

    She said that even though the House has subsequently authorized an impeachment inquiry, the committee in issuing the subpoena was not relying on impeachment power.

    A third judge, Karen Henderson, appointed to the circuit by President George H.W. Bush, signed onto their reasoning.

    The administration has continued to stand its ground against all efforts to obtain Trump’s tax returns. Trump has claimed that ongoing IRS audits have stopped him from making his tax returns public, even though audits don’t prevent individuals from releasing tax returns.

    Source: cnn.com