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“The 17/18th of June were life-changing for me” Victoria Inyama shares her unforgettable life experience (Video)

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Nigerian actress, Victoria Inyama has crowned the 17/18th of June, 2023 as a life-changing day for her.

The movie star who was among the celebrity guests at Pastor Jerry Eze’s London program, recounted the experience.

It is no longer news that the clergyman shut down London as 70,000 people gathered to worship God with him at the Excel Arena in London.

For the veteran, there are no words that can describe the experience.

“No words… The 10/18 of June 2023 were life-changing for me… No words can describe it… Thank you.. all the ushers…protocols, Papa’s pa (Emmanuel)… Thank U God Almighty”, she said in a now deleted post.

Victoria Inyama isn’t the only celebrity who has given her two cents on the event

This is giving me goosebumps” Tonto Dikeh lauds Pastor Jerry Eze

Kemi Filani reported that Tonto Dikeh had expressed pride in clergyman, Pastor Jerry Eze over his recent program which shut down London.

Tonto Dikeh, who watched videos from the concert from bed, revealed that it sent her goosebumps.

Speaking on it, she noted how his groundbreaking achievement is a manifestation of God’s calling on him.

Praising him, she stated that this is what he has been called to, which is to raise lives and souls for the kingdom.

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
Watching this from bed is sending goosebumps on me right now!!! This is a total manifestation of WHEN YOU ARE TRULY CALLED BY GOD!!
Papa @realjerryeze, this is it!!! This is what God is doing with you… This is the lives/souls he’s using you to raise for the KINGDOM…

Over 70,000 people saw the light, recognizes it, and come out to identify with it!!! The time is now, the day is today!! Now it’s the hurt!!! JESUS IS IN VOGUE”.

Alex Ekubo sends message to Pastor Jerry Eze as he fills up London Arena with 70,000 people

Similarly, Alex Ekubo had sent a message to Jerry Eze.

Sharing a video from the service, Alex Ekubo stated that this is a testament that God remains the greatest.

He praised the clergyman for allowing God to use him.

“This video is a testament that God remains the greatest.

Let it be known that on this day, 70,000 people gathered in London to praise God.

Minority predicts doom for businesses over quarterly utility tariff adjustments

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The Minority in Parliament is predicting doom for businesses in the coming days following the government’s deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) coupled with quarterly adjustments of utility tariffs.

The Caucus says that the government will increase utility tariffs every three months without recourse to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), which will further worsen the high cost of doing business and aggravate the harsh economic conditions.

Addressing the media, Deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament Isaac Adongo underscored the impact of such increases on Ghanaians in the coming days.

“Every three months, they will increase electricity and water tariffs without due regard to its impacts on individuals, households, and businesses and this will definitely impact badly in the cost of doing business and feed into the current debilitating inflation and suffering being experienced by Ghanaians.

“Now you go and buy electricity and when you get home, you are afraid to slot the card because the units on the card are not enough, and you will need to go back and buy to top up.”

 

 

Leasing TOR to Torentco will get it back on its feet

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Bright Adongo, chairman of the Senior Staff Union of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), has reiterated that leasing the refinery to Torentco Asset Management Group for $22 million for 6 years will get the refinery back on its feet.

Speaking in an interview on Eyewitness News on Citi FM in Accra on Wednesday, Adongo said that not leasing the refinery as planned could lead to the total collapse of the refinery.

“The benefit is enormous, security wise, economic wise and it makes sense that you are keeping jobs and all that. If you get a running refinery and there are wars somewhere and you cannot get the finished product, you can bring your crude oil from the fields, process and transform it to get the economy running,” he added.

The Union Chairman revealed that the refinery was seriously challenged as it was among others highly indebted to utilities, had only few product storages (20 out of 59) and had not increased salaries of workers for the past five years.

Responding to the query on what happens if the company ran down the refinery, Mr Adongo emphatically stated that he believed no private businessman would make an investment with the aim to see it go down.

“If they are to run the plant down definitely then the plant cannot deliver as it has to. If you are a private man, your intention is to fix those items that need to be fixed. So obviously I don’t see a private man who would want to take over a facility and make a significant investment, and he will want to break the plant down,” he added.

The Senior Staff Union of TOR has already backed the government’s decision to lease the refinery to Torentco Asset Management.

The union believes that leasing TOR would help revamp and reposition the company for sustainable operations.

The union also addressed concerns raised by analysts regarding the lease agreement, emphasizing the urgent need to restore TOR’s functionality. They cited years of political interference, mismanagement, and insufficient investment as contributing factors to its decline.

In its statement, the union stated, “It is on the basis of this, that we the Senior Staff Workers Union of TOR (PMSU of UNICOF) welcome the decision by the board and the government to engage a strategic partner to revamp the refinery and bring it back to operation to contribute to fuel security in the country and stabilisation of the Ghana Cedi.”

The lease of the TOR has attracted great national concern after some analysts raised issues concerning the terms of the agreement.

The refinery will be leased to Torentco Asset Management Group for $22 million for 6 years and is expected to refine up to 8 million barrels annually.

The group will pay $1 million as annual rent and an additional rent amount of $1.067 million per month.

Ghanaian Rapper Amerado Reveals Preference for Dating Older Women

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Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Amerado, has recently shared his dating preference, challenging societal norms and stereotypes. In an interview with Accra FM’s Nana Romeo, the rapper boldly stated that he loves and prefers to date ladies who are older than him.

Amerado emphasized that his attraction to mature women is not based on any material benefits but rather his genuine preference. He expressed admiration for the unique qualities that older women bring to a relationship and stated that age is just a number to him.

“I love women who are older than me, and I don’t date such women because of benefits or because I want to exploit them. Even though I like older women, the age gap should not be too wide, like a year or two,” Amerado explained.

When asked if he is a womanizer or if he simply loves women, Amerado responded by saying that he finds himself attractive and if women are attracted to him, it is not a sin to reciprocate those feelings. He emphasized that his interest in women is not indicative of being a womanizer but rather a natural inclination.

Amerado’s openness about his preference for dating older women challenges societal expectations and sheds light on the importance of personal connection and compatibility in relationships, rather than focusing solely on age.

It is refreshing to see individuals like Amerado breaking free from conventional dating norms and embracing their unique preferences. His statement serves as a reminder that love and attraction can transcend societal boundaries and that relationships should be based on genuine connection and mutual understanding.

As society continues to evolve, it is important to embrace and celebrate diverse relationship dynamics and appreciate the complexities of human connections. Amerado’s openness about his dating preference contributes to the ongoing conversation about breaking stereotypes and accepting love in all its forms.

Minority demands urgent measures to curb attacks on match officials

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The Minority in Parliament has condemned the attacks on match officials in football in Ghana, describing them as “appalling.”

The Minority expressed concern about the impunity with which match officials are often attacked simply because a side is not satisfied with a decision of the officials.

Speaking on the floor of the House, Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza said, “It is so appalling a situation where you see our officiating officials assaulted on the pitch simply because one side feels that the officials have misconducted themselves or did not give the appropriate verdict in one case or the other. We need to look at these things.”

Mr. Agbodza also urged the Ghana Football Association to take drastic measures to address the worrying trend.

The police arrested Napari Suheru, a football coach, for assaulting a female referee during a Division 1B football match near the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Saturday, June 17.

Coach Napari, also known as Kubli, attacked the female referee, Abdul Rahman Sakina Nasara, during the football match in Tamale and turned himself in to the Northern Regional Police Headquarters on June 19, 2023, after being on the run for two days.

After the incident, Mr. Napari was relieved of his positions as Assistant Treasurer in the Executive Committee of the Northern Regional Women’s Football Clubs Association and as Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee in the Sagnarigu Municipal Football Association.

He appeared in court yesterday, June 21, and was remanded into police custody with the case adjourned to Monday, June 26, 2023.

 

 

ACEP raises red flags over TOR-Torentco lease agreement

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Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), has vehemently criticized the government’s decision to lease the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to Torentco Asset Management.

Boakye said that the deal raises red flags because it was not done through a competitive bidding process.

During an interview on Eyewitness News on June 21, Mr. Boakye expressed concerns about Torentco’s lack of experience in the petroleum industry.

“In the last year alone, I have seen many companies interested in taking over the asset [TOR]. So open it up, be transparent about it, ask everybody who is interested and say I want $1 million, or I don’t want money, who wants it, and what will you give me in return? And then you have bids that you can compare and choose the best out. The public will be interested in how you do it and agree with the process or disagree with it”.

He stressed, “You just select someone because you think TOR is not making money and just give the company out in a manner that they are doing, I think raises a lot of red flags and even raises concerns about whether the barest minimum being promised can be delivered. We don’t trace them to any serious company that we can be comfortable with and say we know this reputable company is behind it and for anything at all you can call or shame them. This is a new local Ghanaian company formed here in Ghana in January 2023, with no track record. If they fail to deliver, how do hold them accountable? They don’t have any track record of dealing in petroleum businesses”.

However, the Senior Staff Union of TOR in a statement said Torentco is the only viable option available to bring back TOR into operation since successive governments are hesitant to inject capital into its operations.

The refinery will be leased to Torentco Asset Management Group for $22 million for 6 years and is expected to refine up to 8 million barrels annually.

Signs That May Show That A Man Has An Infection In His Private Organ

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Intimate organ infections are a serious health concern, with far-reaching implications for a man’s overall physical and emotional wellbeing. Not only do they cause pain and discomfort, they can also present a major risk for transmission of sèxually transmitted diseases. Early recognition of the key signs and symptoms of an infection is essential for treatment of the condition and prevention of potentially serious health consequences.

Overview of Intimate Organ Infections

Infections of the intimate organs may affect different parts of the male anatomy. In some cases, several organs of the standard intimate area, such as the testes, penis, scrotum, and prostate may be involved in the infection. Some infections involve only the urinary organ, while other conditions may have a systemic cause which affects multiple organs of the lower abdomen.

According to healthline, Infections in the intimate area are typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi which normally inhabit the skin or mucous membranes in small colonies which can become disruptive and grow out of control when the balance of microbes in the body is disrupted. This may occur with changes in the normal pH or acidity of the region, or when the immune defences of the body are compromised for any reason. In some instances, trauma to the affected organ or drugs which interfere with normal functioning of the immune system may trigger an overgrowth of the intrusive organism.

Infections can involve the external skin layers or deeper tissues within the pelvis. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of any kind of infection to inform needed medical care.

Signs and Symptoms of Intimate Organ Infection

The most common symptoms of any intimate organ infection are burning sensations when urinating, pain in the affected region, general fatigue or malaise, and discomfort during sèxual activity. Depending on the cause and site of the infection, other indicators of infection may be present.

Pain or swelling of the testicles, pènis, or other delicate tissues may be an indication of infection. The shape or colour of the affected organ may also be altered in the presence of an infection, due to the local swelling and distention of the organ. When an infection is left untreated, the pain and discomfort may increase to severe levels. In some cases, fever may occur due to the infection spreading to the blood or lymphatic vessels.

Inflammatory signs may accompany bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. This can include redness and swelling of any of the affected organs, and the presence of a yellowish discharge from any of the affected regions. infection has spread to the prostate or deeper tissues, aching pain in the lumbar region may also occur. In some cases, sharp pains may radiate from the affected area to cause generalised discomfort.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Organ Infection

Given the wide range of infectious organisms present in the intimate area, diagnosis is essential for proper treatment and prevention of complications. Diagnostics typically involves assessment of the physical signs of fever, inflammation, and pain, as well as investigations of the affected organs by a physician. In particular, urine or swab samples of discharges from the affected area must be taken for analysis to determine the type of organism causing the infection.

Treatment for intimate organ infections typically involves antibiotics aimed at breaking the chain of infection in the body. Depending on the type of infection, antifungal or antiviral drugs may also be used, along with lifestyle modifications for prevention of future illness. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be needed. Counselling and advice about healthy habits for avoiding stimulants and unhealthy lifestyles can be provided.

Intimate organ infections are a serious health concern in men, and can have severe implications for the physical and sexual wellbeing. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential for prevention of long-term damage. It is important for men to be informed of the signs and symptoms of infection, in order to recognise the presence of a condition and seek medical help if required.

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“I’ve Never Been Heartbroken” – Simi

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Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has said she has never suffered heartbreak in a relationship.

The mother of one disclosed this in a recent interview with reality star, Tacha, on Cool FM, Lagos.

She said her latest heartbreak song, ‘Stranger’ wasn’t inspired by her personal experience, stressing that she is an ambassador for those who are heartbroken.

READ ALSO: “Why I Was Almost Denied Entry Into Passport Office” – Simi (Video)

Simi said, “I don’t think I have ever been heartbroken. I don’t know, that song (Stranger) came to me very easily. I guess, maybe I’m just a champion for people that have taken breakfasts (heartbroken) severally (laughs).

“I’m here for them. I mean, somebody has to be. And I remembered that I was thinking; I like love a lot, I think about love a lot. And I felt like one angle that I probably haven’t explored like that is… You know, like you are in a relationship, they have not given you breakfast yet but you just feel like you’ve changed so much and you are doing things, accepting things or adapting to things that normally you would never would. And then one day, you look at yourself in the mirror, and you are like, I don’t know that person.

“I feel like that was the perspective that would be nice to sing about or write about. That is going on in my feelings as well. And I feel like people would be able to relate with it, especially people that are currently going through a heartbreak.”

Removal of taxes on imported sanitary pads will sink economy – AGI   

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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) says any policy measure by the government that seeks to remove taxes on imported sanitary pads at the expense of local manufacturers of same will be very detrimental to the economy. 

 It said much as the waiver of duties or taxes on imported sanitary pads for young women to make the pads more affordable may sound good, it would only end up completely wiping out the few local sanitary pad factories left in the country.  

The Association in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Seth Twum-Akwaboah, therefore, said the call for the removal of duties on imported sanitary pad was misplaced. 

“Our local manufacturers of sanitary pads and diapers have been under pressure from cheap and sub-standard imports, which sell at closeout. The few sanitary pad manufacturers with the capacity to expand are only producing at about 30 per cent capacity on account of the influx of such imports,” it said.  

It said to further eliminate taxes on such imports would certainly collapse the few factories left or compel them to fold up and become mere importers. 

“Our young women deserve affordable sanitary pads but granting tax waivers on imported sanitary pads is not the way to go, with the right incentives and support, these local companies can meet domestic demand, saving the country jobs and forex,” it said. 

It said instead of removal of import duties, local manufacturers of hygienic sanitary pads had since petitioned the government for exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duty on their imported raw materials to make such products more affordable. 

“Our local manufacturers believe their sanitary pads will be more affordable to an estimated 70 per cent of our young women in impoverished communities if granted such tax reliefs on raw materials,” the statement said.  

It said the public discourse and social commentary suggesting to government to eliminate import duty on imported sanitary pads needed circumspection and ought to be reconsidered vis-à-vis local manufacturing, job creation and revenue generation for government.  

“We caution the Government not to play to the gallery, but rather stay focused on its industrial transformation agenda by incentivising local manufacturers rather than imports,” it said.  

It said several countries were adopting countervailing taxes to “protect” their local markets, and that it would be unfortunate for Ghana to do the reverse by eliminating taxes on such imports to make them cheaper, especially where there were factories in Ghana producing same items.

Focus on aggressively exporting excess electricity

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The Former Minister of Power under the Mahama government, Dr. Kwabena Donkor is urging the government to prioritise the exportation of excess electricity to neighbouring countries to help tackle the huge debt crippling the energy sector.

Donkor said the government should focus on aggressively marketing its excess capacity instead of criticizing the Mahama government for the crippling debts due to ill-informed power purchase agreements.

“If you take the export to Burkina, our 330 megawatts fit into their 25 megawatts and that is already in place and that infrastructure is already there and what we now need to do is to aggressively market.”

Mr. Donkor also admonished the government to take advantage of the existing infrastructure to export other countries such Mali other than just Burkina Faso.

“Instead of complaining about the excess capacity, we are unable to meet the demand of Burkina. There is Mali beyond Burkina and there is already interconnection and so there is a need for a policy drive. Right from 2012, the intention was to make Ghana a major exporter of power and we have exported power since the late 1960s and 1970s to Togo and Benin but we want to go beyond that and we want to be a major power exporter.”

 

 

Pensioner Bondholders Forum to resume picketing today over unpaid coupons

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Members of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum will today resume picketing at the Finance Ministry following the government’s failure to pay four outstanding principals and coupons.

The group, earlier this month, agreed on a two-week moratorium for the Ministry of Finance to settle debts owed them.

The group however indicates that its members are yet to receive any payment.

The group had also announced its intention to petition the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice over the government’s handling of their demands. 

 

 

Fire Service investigates twin fire incident

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Fire officers are investigating two separate domestic fire incidents which occurred on Tuesday, June 20 in the Ashanti Region.

The first incident at Atonsu Bukro gutted some rooms and destroyed properties in the building.

The second incident happened at Tafo-Pankrono and swept through some rooms in a five-bedroom apartment and displaced occupants of the house.

The Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O 3 Peter Addai told Citi News the fire crew was briefly delayed by some angry members of the public from doing its work. 

“We also dispatched the Mampongteng Fire Station and when they got there, the fire was well alive and the rooms had been burnt and when they got there, members of the public tried preventing them from getting access to the fire scene because they were saying that they had delayed so the members of the crew spoke to them and the assemblyman also intervened and also called for police assistance and so we finally got access to extinguish the fire.”

“The fire also affected a five-bedroom apartment and there were no casualties. We have been able to identify the origin of the fire and investigations are still underway to establish the cause of the fire,” D.O 3 Peter Addai added.

 

 

BoG, telcos join forces to curb illegal loan Apps

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it is working with the telcos to clamp down on the activities of fraudsters behind loan apps which have become a new trend. 

BoG in a statement on June 14 warned the public against the illegal activities of some 97 illegal loan apps.

The 97 applications were cited for engaging in unlicensed lending activities in contravention of the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (930).

Speaking at a public forum in Accra, the Head of Financial Stability at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Joseph France disclosed that the Central Bank is finding it difficult to deal with the problem because these fraudsters who are part of a syndicate would often get new SIM cards to continue with the illicit activities once their existing ones are blocked.

“They don’t do it alone, and they do it with other agencies including the telcos, and so we are also collaborating with the telcos and the NCA and all the other agencies. These numbers are often blocked, but there are impediments in the system, so you block the numbers, and they appear the next day with other numbers.”

The Bank of Ghana admonished the public to desist from patronising such apps because the “activities of these entities significantly breach customer data and privacy laws as well as consumer protection requirements and norms with unfavourable implications on the integrity and wellbeing of patrons.”

 

 

In 2007, if a student gets 4.0 as GP, He’ll get N300,000 as a grant – Daniel Bwala reveals

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During an interview with Arise News, Daniel Bwala, a member of the PDP, expressed his views on the student loan bill signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that it would have been more beneficial as a grant rather than a loan. Bwala highlighted that back in 2007, under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, students who achieved a 4.0 grade point (GP) were rewarded with N300,000.

Bwala further mentioned that the PDP had plans to implement a similar policy if they came into power. He questioned the logic of burdening future generations with loan repayment if a student fails to repay it. He argued that providing grants would offer equal opportunities for those with fewer privileges to access education.

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In his words, “If a student receives a loan, even assuming they are able to obtain it, should it be their grandchildren who are responsible for repaying it? I believe the more appropriate approach would be to provide grants, thereby enabling individuals with limited privileges to access education. This aligns with our PDP manifesto’s commitment to subsidizing education. The concept involves utilizing proceeds from fuel subsidies to establish a level playing field, where both the private sector and the government offer grants to students. This approach was initiated under Obasanjo in 2007, where students with a 4.0 GP received N300,000. These are the strategies that I believe should be pursued. However, due to the grandstanding and staged management of events, they have opted for what we refer to as a student loan.”

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Mike Bamiloye’s daughter, Daramisi Oyor calls for prayers as she welcomes second child

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Darasimi Bamiloye Oyor, the only daughter of renowned gospel filmmaker and Founder of Mount Zion Ministry, Mike Bamiloye has welcomed her second child.

The proud mother of two shared the good news on her Instagram page with a loved-up photo of her and her husband, Lawrence Oyor.

She expressed gratitude to God for another addition to their family
and called for prayers for her family.

“Glory to God for another addition into the Oyor clan.

Please keep the family in your prayers. God is good! If you wish to give a gift, please use the link in our bio. Blessings”.

Darasimi welcomes first child

In 2021, Darasimi welcomed her first child, a baby boy.

The clergyman’s daughter and her husband took to their respective pages on Instagram to share the news that they had welcomed their first child together.

The new parents accompanied their posts with a photo of the baby’s feet without showing the world the face of their son.

“This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our sight. Welcome Elijah”, Darasimi Bamiloye wrote.

Her husband on his part wrote, “On the 10th of October, 2020. I got busy. On the 16th of July 2021, I got very busy. Please pray for us”.

Darasimi and Lawrence Oyor got married in 2020.

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Fans React As Uche Jombo Spends Quality Time With Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, And Chioma Chukwuka

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Uche Jombo, a popular actress and filmmaker, recently shared delightful photos on her official social media account, featuring her close friends Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, and Chioma Chukwuka. The pictures captured the actresses spending quality time together at home, striking beautiful poses and radiating happiness. Their camaraderie and joyful expressions showcased the strong bond they share.

The photos quickly garnered attention from fans and colleagues, who couldn’t help but express their admiration for the friendship displayed. Uche Jombo kept her caption simple, using love emojis to convey her feelings. Legit.ng, Moyo Lawal, and Kate Henshaw were among those who also responded with love emojis.

One fan emphasized the importance of friends, stating that the world would be a dull place without them, even though some individuals may shy away from forming friendships due to fear of potential complications. Another fan expressed their excitement about the group, mentioning that only Genevieve Nnaji and Kate Henshaw were missing from the gathering, and praising the uniqueness of this particular squad.

These actresses have been part of the Nollywood industry since its early days and have achieved significant success individually. Their enduring friendship serves as a testament to the bond they have formed over the years, supporting each other through their journeys in the entertainment world.

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Gyakye Quayson case: Attorney General, Tsatsu Tsikata clash in court

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There was a fierce clash between Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame and experienced legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata in court on Wednesday.

Mr Tsikata hit the AG, accusing him of breaching the ethics of the legal profession.

“The supplementary affidavit is indicating, clearly a pattern of behaviour and utterances by an Attorney General who seeks to prejudice criminal matters before the court.

“The statement he made, in reference to Adamu Sakande for instance shows that clearly”, Mr. Tsikata said.

Mr. Tsikata who is lead counsel for the NDC’s James Gyakye Quayson submitted to the court documents detailing what he says is evidence of prejudicial comments made by the Attorney General.

One such comment is the AG indicating that James Gyakye Quayson will suffer the same fate as Adamu Sakande. A story published on myjoyonline.com was attached as one of the exhibits.

The AG had told JoyNews that the James Gyakye Quayson case is very similar to that of Sakande.

Mr Dame urged the court to reject the said documents. He argued that he made those comments in a civil matter which had no bearing on the criminal case at hand.

“It contains absolutely unconnected and irrelevant material to the matters before the court. The instant proceedings arise out of a simple criminal trial.

“The affidavit raises matters bothering an already decided Supreme Court matter, comments they claim I made arising out of the Supreme Court ruling.

“That matter is not before the court and has clearly been adjudicated.”

Mr. Tsikata disagreed.

He insisted 57 years since he started his journey to becoming a lawyer he had never encountered an Attorney General who behaves in such a manner.

“I have never seen an Attorney General make insulting remarks about a person in this manner. We want this court to control this process such that it is not abused.

“It is our professional obligation to bring it to your attention. When the AG is acting in a manner that is prejudicing the court. We must bring it to your attention.

“Plain propaganda, those comments are just meant to be prejudicial. Mere citizens will be held in contempt if they had said same. If we can’t bring this to your attention. I don’t know what we can do.” He stated.

The AG had a response

“I am surprised that in all his years, he does not understand what is relevant. What is the relevance of those comments to the issue at hand on whether the case should be heard on a day-to-day basis or not?”

Trial Judge Mary Yanzuh urged the lawyers to exercise restraint. She pointed out that they are all officers of the court and should desist from abusive language.

She admitted the said documents into evidence pointing out that they were relevant because of the allegation of prejudice that had been raised.

The two nonetheless had a go at each other yet again at the tail end of proceedings.

The court had indicated it will deliver its ruling on whether the case should be put on hold to allow Mr Quayson to campaign on Friday.

Mr Tsikata urged the court to permit the NDC Assin North candidate to miss proceedings on that day.

The AG disagreed, pointing out that an accused must be present during his trial except he refuses to show up or conducts himself in a manner that makes continuation of proceedings impracticable.

“If he is saying he won’t come, he should refuse to do so and we will ask for a warrant to arrest him”, Mr Dame said.

Mr Tsikata had a brief reply

“Clearly, my lady, this is beneath me, so I won’t respond”. He stated.

The court granted the request for James Quayson to miss proceedings on Friday.

FC Barcelona have completed their first signing of the season

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Barcelona have completed their first signing of the season in person of Ikay Gundogan, the former captain of Manchester City who left on a free transfer this summer after winning the treble. The former Manchester City man was heavily linked to several top clubs in Europe as the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona and even Manchester City looked to secure his services. However, in the end the bigger team won the chase as he happily agreed a deal with one of the biggest names in football history.

Gundogan’s signing for Barcelona is an incredible one because he would elevate the style of play at ‘Camp Nou’ and give Xabvi advantages in his options and team selection.Gundogan can be a very big goal scoring threat in La Liga, and would form a solid foundation with Frenkie De Jong. Barcelona have struck gold with this transfer, and I’m very certain they would reap positive rewards by the end of next season.

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“I’m Yet To Receive My Prize Money” – BBTitans Khosi Cries Out (Video)

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Big Brother Titans winner, Makhosazane Twala, popularly known as Khosi, has revealed that she is yet to receive her cash prize for winning the show.

Khosi disclosed this in a recent interview with TV3 Ghana.

READ ALSO: Khosi Twala Emerges Winner Of Big Brother Titans

She expressed her surprise at her victory and mentioned that even months after the show, she and her fellow housemates had not received their rewards and prizes, including her $100,000 cash prize from the show organizers.

Reflecting on her victory, Khosi stated that it still feels unreal and gives her goosebumps whenever she watches the show.

“My victory at the Big Brother Titans show really surprised me, and whenever I watch it, it feels unreal and gives me goosebumps.

“My fellow housemates and I have not been paid our rewards, and I am sure it’s for a good cause,” she said.

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Assin North by-election: NDC/NPP accuse each other of vote-buying

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The upcoming Assin North by-election has been marred by allegations from the two major political parties, accusing each other of attempting to sway voters through the distribution of money and gifts.

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have engaged in a blame game, each claiming that their opponent is using underhanded tactics to secure victory.

During an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program, George Opare Addo, the National Youth Organiser of the NDC, accused the NPP of utilizing state resources to entice voters.

He asserted that the NPP leadership was infiltrating NDC strongholds in Assin North, distributing items like fertilizers, cutlasses, Wellington boots, and roofing sheets in exchange for votes.

Opare Addo, known popularly as Pablo, lamented the government’s misuse of state resources merely to gain one seat from the NDC.

Despite these allegations, Opare Addo, the NDC National Youth Organiser, expressed confidence that such tactics would not impact the outcome of the by-election.

In response, Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the NPP, denounced the NDC’s behavior as hypocritical and reflective of double standards.

He clarified that both parties were providing items to voters in Assin North, but for different reasons.

Regarding the NPP’s actions, Nana Boakye explained that the items being distributed were in response to requests made by the chiefs and people of Assin North.

These initiatives were spearheaded by their candidate, Charles Opoku, whose NGO has been carrying out similar projects for several years.

Nana Boakye emphasized that the NDC’s criticism of the NPP’s actions was a prime example of the pot calling the kettle black.

“It’ll grow on you” BBNaija’s Nengi reacts to criticisms over her new butt tattoo

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Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ finalist, Nengi Hampson has responded to backlash over her new tattoo.

Kemi Filani reported that Nengi had stirred the internet as she reportedly spent over fifteen million nairas on new butt tattoos.

Nengi shared a photo and video of her new tattoo on her Instagram story, acknowledging the artist who helped her to accomplish her dream.

The reality star revealed that she got the new tattoo design in under 6 hours despite the fears of not being able to complete it all at once.

She captioned the photo, “I’m in loveee.. thank you @the_dan_gold we got this done in exactly 6 hours. Everyone’s like she needs a medal coz even me didn’t think I had the strength to do everything at once but Yh it’s bout to be a bikini summer.”

Negative reactions trailed Nengi’s new butt, as many criticized her for having a tattoo on her backside.

Reacting to it on Twitter, Nengi questioned why they were not feeling her tattoo.

The reality star told them not to worry as it’ll grow on them.

“Y’all aren’t feeling my new tattoo? Awww don’t worry my loves. It’ll grow on you”.

Nengi speaks on her new tattoo

EFCC allegedly confiscates Nengi’s, Range Rover

Kemi Filani recalls that Nengi made the headlines over rumors of her car and alleged relationship with a married man.

In July 2021, Nengi acquired a Range Rover worth N37 million a few months after she bought a mansion in Lagos.

Reports alleged that the Range Rover was a surprise gift by her alleged billionaire lover Micheal Diongoli.

Controversial blogger, Gistlover also alleged that one married Michael Diongoli was responsible for Nengi’s frivolous lifestyle.

The blogger wrote: “The picture you all are circulating about is that of his first wife, and they are divorced.

He bought the same jeep for them (his wife and one of the side chics) people who knew them well already confirmed this gist”.

Court Clears NDC Deposed MP For By-Election

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The wish for the ousted Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson to be absent from court to embark on his campaign for the upcoming by-election has been granted by the Accra High Court trying him on criminal charges.

This follows the adjournment of the sittings to Friday where a ruling will be given on the motion by Quayson for the court to vary its orders to hear the criminal trial daily.

The trial is being conducted on a day-to-day basis amidst claims by a section of the populace that the move is aimed at frustrating the NDC’s parliamentary candidate in the build-up to the upcoming by-election in the constituency, scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Due to that, the High Court has set June 23 to rule on whether the trial of James Gyakye Quayson should be put on hold.

The trial judge, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, who fixed the date, said Quayson could choose not to attend proceedings on the date set for the ruling.

The motion filed by lawyers for Gyakye Quayson wants the court, which had earlier indicated daily trial to vary its orders and have the case rather continued after Tuesday.

In the motion, Quayson’s lawyers argued that hearing the case on the said dates would negatively impact Quayson’s chances in the elections.

The court said the ousted Assin North MP, failed to prove that he had renounced his Canadian citizenship when he filed his nomination to contest the 2020 general elections.

Parliament subsequently declared the Assin North seat vacant, leading to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana announcing a by-election on June 27, 2023, to fill the seat.

The deposed MP, James Gyakye Quayson is standing trial for deceit of a public officer, forgery of a passport, and knowingly making a false statutory declaration and perjury.

On Monday, the lawyers of the deposed MP and the Attorney General argued out their cases as to whether the matter should be tried daily as ordered by the court from June 20 to June 23 or not, where Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame raised a preliminary objection to a supplementary affidavit to the motion.

His objection was because the motion was not properly before the court as lawyers of Gyakye Quayson did not seek leave of the court to file the affidavit and the facts adduced in it were not relevant to the case.

The Attorney General explained that the defense team has referred to some comments attributed to him which related to the civil aspect of the matter against Gyakye Quayson, comparisons with the Adamu Sakande case, and some comments made about the Opuni trial which he insisted were not relevant to the criminal case nor the motion for variation.

However, Tsatsu Tsikata insisted on the relevance of the facts saying that it seeks to prove a pattern of how the Attorney General has been making prejudicial comments about cases before the courts which in his view are against the ethics of the legal profession.

The judge after considering the arguments adopted the supplementary affidavit indicating the facts were relevant to the issues alleged in the motion and on the failure of the defense team to seek leave of the court before filing the supplementary affidavit, the judge held that the court has the discretion on regulating the filing of processes.

Due to that Tsatsu Tsikata moved the application for the variation of the order to sit daily, which he insisted that the decision to contest the by-election in Assin North is a national duty and hence the trial should be conducted in a manner that will not impede this obligation.

Mr. Tsikata further argued that this obligation has been acknowledged by the Supreme Court and in Article 55(13) of the constitution.

He further contended that the said article indicates that persons contesting for national elections have the right to conduct their campaigns per the Constitution.

The defense also raised concerns about some comments made by Attorney General Godfred Dame which in their view goes against the presumption that one is innocent until proven guilty.

In response, the Attorney General explained that there were some misconceptions suggesting that he set the dates for trial, adding that he only prayed for the case to be heard daily which the court obliged and set the disputed dates of June 21 to June 23.

The Attorney General, further noted that the adjournment of a criminal case is the discretion of the judge in which the parties have no say.

Godfred Dame further argued that granting the instant application will be against fair trial rules provided for in Article 19 which provides for trial within a reasonable time.

He indicated that the requirement of daily trials is provided for by the practice directions of the court and any other decision will be against Gyakye Quayson’s right to a fair trial and also argued that it will be discriminatory.

BY Daniel Bampoe

Don’t make promises you cannot honour – Rev Sam Korankye tells politicians

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The Founder and General Overseer of RoyalHouse Chapel International, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah, has called on politicians in Ghana to stop making promises they cannot fulfil.

He was speaking with Pastor Ato Acquah in a special Fathers’ Day edition of JoyFM’s Christian talk show ‘A Walk with Jesus‘ on Sunday.

The Apostle General raised concerns about how the majority of Ghanaians today are beginning to lose interest in democratic practice because politicians fail to honour the promises they make to the electorate during their campaigns for power.

He said that “People are hurting and suffering to the extent that we are coming to a place where people are losing faith in our democratic practice”.

He said “We are tired from the greed, corruption, fighting and politicking of politicians.”

Rev. Ankrah lamented about the worrying situation where politicians in whose care the management of the resources of the nation is entrusted for the benefit of the citizenry fail to properly manage it for the benefit of all.

He cautioned that if the situation does not change the youth will lose trust in political leaders and in fathers in general, citing the frustration the youth go through due to their inability to find jobs and also benefit from the resources of the nation.

The Apostle General advised the electorate to desist from voting for persons simply because they come from their tribe or political party.

Their focus, he admonished, should be on the person’s qualities and what he or she has to offer the nation.

Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah also called on all Christians to seek the face of the Lord in prayer.

“Ask God for direction on who will take this nation to the next level and the people you have to vote for and consider,” he said.

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Dele Alake, Special Adviser To Tinubu Reveals The Essence Of The Summit Tinubu Is Attending Today

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According to one of the recent post made by the Channels Television, Dele Alake, a Special Adviser to the President on special Duties, Communication and Strategy who spoke to the media on the essence of the summit on Wednesday revealed that no less than four foreign leaders have requested to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Paris, France where he is expected to participate in the New Global Financial Pact Summit organized by President Emmanuel Macron of France.

“The President wants to network with international finance corporations, institutions, countries that are well healed that would facilitate or that could facilitate direct foreign investment into Nigeria,” the special adviser revealed.

He went further saying, in the recent past, many international investors exiled Nigeria as a result of the limiting currency policies, but as a result of the bold steps taken by the new president, concerning the economy, foreign nations and investors have shown their interest in the affairs of Nigeria.

Many Nigerians who saw this were amazed and awestruck as they reacted vigorously.

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“You’re Lucky To See Burna Boy, Rema”- Bill Gates Shares Daughter’s Reaction To His Visit To Nigeria

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Former world’s richest man, Bill Gates, expressed his youngest daughter Phoebe’s excitement about his visit to Nigeria and the possibility of meeting Afrobeat stars Burna Boy and Rema.

Bill Gates who arrived Nigeria on Monday and met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Villa, disclosed the conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe when she heard, he was coming into the country.

Gates, in his opening address at an event in Lagos State on June 21, shared Phoebe’s enthusiasm and her interest in Nigerian music.

READ MORE: Tinubu Meets Dangote, Bill Gates Behind Closed-Doors In Aso Rock

He said; “When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, ‘You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema,’ so I had to look them up, because I’m so ‘hip’. But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido and Wizkid perform. Of course, being here in Nigeria, I can’t help but mention the amazing creativity that goes on here. Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere.”

Gates also humorously mentioned that he had to look up Burna Boy and Rema “because I’m so hip,” This remark elicited laughter from the audience, which consisted of young students and innovators.

“But I also remember the last time I was here, I did get to see Davido and Wizkid perform, and I was quite impressed with that. So, my kids think I’ve come to a very hip place,” Gates added.

Kwesi Nyantakyi Storms NPP Office With Ken Agyapong

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Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwesi Nyantakyi was with Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as he filed his nomination forms to contest the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP’s) presidential primary.

The presence of Nyantakyi at the NPP headquarters raised eyebrows as he has been out of the public eye since he resigned from his position as GFA president following allegations of corruption and misconduct in the Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposé.

However, Nyantakyi’s appearance at the NPP headquarters has sparked speculations about his political ambitions and his association with Ken Agyapong, who is a controversial figure in Ghanaian politics and a Member of Parliament for Assin Central.

Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination forms, Ken Agyapong expressed his confidence in winning the NPP primaries and leading the party to victory in the 2024 general elections.

“I am confident that I will win the NPP primaries and become the next president of Ghana. I have a track record of success in business and politics, and I am ready to lead this country to greater heights,” he said.

Nyantakyi, on the other hand, remained tight-lipped about his intentions, but his presence at the NPP headquarters has sparked rumors that he may be eyeing a political position in the near future.

The NPP is currently in the process of selecting its presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, and Ken Agyapong is one of the front runners in the race.
His nomination forms have been submitted, and the party will go through the necessary processes to vet and select its candidate.

The presence of Kwesi Nyantakyi at the NPP headquarters has added a new twist to the race, and political observers will be keenly watching to see if he makes any political moves in the coming months.

He will become the seventh aspirant to file his nomination forms amidst drumming and dancing at the NPP headquarters ahead of his arrival.

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Drama as Nengi reportedly spends millions of naira on new butt tattoo

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Bib Brother Naija season 5 finalist, Nengi has stirred the internet as she reportedly spends over fifteen million naira on new butt surgery.

Nengi shared a photo and video of her new tattoo on her Instagram story, acknowledging the artist who helped her to accomplish her dream.

The reality star revealed that she got the new tattoo design in under 6 hours despite the fears of not being able to complete it all at once.

She captioned the photo, “I’m in loveee.. thank you @the_dan_gold we got this done in exactly 6 hours. Everyone’s like she need a medal coz even me didn’t think I had the strength to do everything at once but Yh its bout to be a bikini summer.”

Negative reactions trailed Nengi’s new butt, as many criticized her for having a tattoo on her backside.

EFCC allegedly confiscates Nengi’s, Range Rover

Kemi Filani recalls that Nengi made the headlines over rumours of her car and alleged relationship with a married man.

In July 2021, Nengi acquired a Range Rover worth N37 million a few months after she bought a mansion in Lagos.

Reports alleged that the Range Rover was a surprise gift by her alleged billionaire lover Micheal Diongoli.

Controversial blogger, Gistlover also alleged that one married Michael Diongoli was responsible for Nengi’s frivolous lifestyle.

The blogger wrote: “The picture you all are circulating about is that of his first wife, and they are divorced.

He bought the same jeep for them (his wife and one of the side chics) people who knew them well already confirmed this gist.

Nengi marks her birthday with a steamy bathtub

Recall that the influencer and actress who turned 25 had shared racy bathtub photos to mark her birthday this year.

Nengi took to Instagram and revealed that her new age feelt so sexy. She expressed gratitude to God for choosing her, and her late mother got birthing, raising and supporting her.

“With each year that goes by, I am more grateful. Thank you my Father in Heaven for perpetually choosing me and thank you to my mother in heaven for birthing me, raising me, supporting me and loving me unconditionally. Everything I am today is because of everything that you are”.

Court sets June 23 to rule on whether to put Gyakye Quayson’s trial on hold or not

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The court has set June 23 to rule on whether the James Gyakye Quayson trial should be put on hold or not.

The embattled MP is permitted to miss the hearing on that day.

Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, who fixed the date, said Mr Quayson could chose not to attend proceedings on the date set for the ruling. 

Filed by lawyers for Quayson, the motion was praying the court, which had earlier fixed June 20, 21 and 23  to continue the criminal trial, to have the case rather continued after the Assin-North election. 

In the motion, Quayson’s lawyers argued that hearing the case on the said dates would hamper Quayson’s chances in the elections. 

Mr Tsatsu Tsikata added that by offering himself as a candidate for elections, his client, was on a national assignment. 

Tinubu Is In France To Sell Nigeria To The World – Dele Alake Reveals Why Tinubu Visited France

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Presidential aide, Dele Alake has reacted after he arrived France with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Dele Alake, ahead of the trip had earlier stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be travelling to France today.

Dele Alake said; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday, June 22, join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reacting after they arrived France, Dele Alake said; “There is a new sheriff in town and Nigeria is back on the map,” he said, adding that the president is in France to sell Nigeria to the world”

The recent statement by Dele Alake which was shared by The Premium Times Newspaper on its verified Twitter page has generated a lot of reactions from many Nigerians on the social media platform.

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Media personality, Noble Igwe quizzes Yul Edochie over his constant display on social media, three months after son’s death

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Media personality, Noble Igwe is seeking to understand how someone who lost a grown-up child has time to constantly share videos on social media.

Taking to the micro-blogging platform, Noble stated that though he doesn’t have the right to judge it baffles him with Yul’s constant social media behavior.

He noted how he has seen people who never recovered from losing a child, hence why he doesn’t understand how Yul is okay with his constant display.

“I know we don’t have the right to judge but it baffles me how someone who lost a grown child will have time for these social videos. I have seen people who never recovered from losing a child and I don’t understand how this young man sees this as an okay thing to do”.

This came after the movie star, who has lost the admiration of many with his constant behavior on social media, had taken to his Facebook page to share a video of him being hailed by his second wife, Judy Austin.

In the video, Judy Austin was hailing Yul Edochie as he paced around the house.

Captioning the video, Yul advised women to follow his wife’s path by praising their husbands.

“To all women married or in a relationship, this is how to hype your man”.

Noble Igwe quizzes Yul Edochie over his son's death

Georgina Onuoha blasts Yul Edochie over his advice to women

Also reacting to the insensitive video, Actress Georgina Onuoha blasted Yul Edochie.

Taking to a blog’s comment section, Georgina Onuoha blasted him for his childish behavior.

She stated that when one sees a broken man, rejected by a woman he calls and begs every day displaying his level of stupidity, it’s a sign of weakness, pain, and fragile masculinity that is injured.

Georgina likened Yul’s behavior to that of a wounded man, who self-harmed and is now grasping for revenge and hype from another person.

Georgina added that rejection by a good woman sure does hurt.

Yul Edochie finally breaks silence on son’s death, recounts his last moment with him

Kemi Filani reported that Yul Edochie returned to social media in April, just a month after his son’s death.

In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, the now father of four recounted his last moment with his son.

According to him, his son came into his room, on the day of his death, dressed up for school to tell him that his school would be having an Interhouse sports competition a day later, which he had promised to attend.

He recounted how they both joked about his height and how he spoke to him about his gold medal in swimming, which he was excited about.

Unfortunately, he never came back home and he can’t question God.

I’m Disappointed In Voltarians For Always Voting NDC – Kennedy Agyapong Fires

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Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region Kennedy Agyapong says he is disappointed in the people of Volta Region for always voting for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to him, he is astonished that Voltarians regularly vote for the NDC in elections, despite doing little in their region.

Kennedy who said this when he files his nomination forms to vie for the flagbearership race of the NPP at the party headquarters in Accra explained that “So far I have visited 180 constituencies, and I’ve come to realize that we as politicians have done a disservice to the nation. With the arable lands, rivers, and sea that God has given to us’’

‘’We are endowed with so many minerals, a lot of opportunities in this country, but everywhere you go especially Volta Region, the resources there are untapped, and I want Ghanaians to give me the opportunity and challenge me, but I will make sure I will turn the fortunes of this country around’’.

“What I saw in Volta Region, what I saw in Afram Plains area and Northern Region, believe me, that we can change this country. We have arable lands in Volta Region, they have an advantage. I am surprised that they have always voted for NDC, and they don’t do anything,” he said.

He noted that after touring some parts of the country, he realized that the Volta Region has more advantages than the other regions in Ghana due to the many resources there.

He added that with the fertile land in the region, Ghana could through agriculture, establish Agro-processing factories there.

“The proximity of Volta Region to the seaport, to the airport, gives them an advantage over every region in this country. I visited there, and I saw mountain Afadjato, the caves, the water bodies like Oti River, Lake Volta, the sea itself, and the arable land that we can cultivate millions of acres and come out with Agro-processing industries.”

He further noted that Ghanaians need to change their mindset to make the country a better place, adding that “In this country, foreigners have proven to us that we are not poor. Foreigners come here and make money because they are disciplined”.

Mr. Agyapong further said he feels hurt anytime a Ghanaian boasts of having a foreign passport. He added that even though the country is going through some hardships, Ghanaians must be willing to fight for their country and show some level of discipline in everything that they do.

Ken Agyapong also emphasized that, when given the nod to lead the NPP and the nation, the media would be engaged to create awareness of being patriotic.

So far Kennedy Ohene Agyapong becomes the seventh aspirant to file his nominations after former Trades Minister Alan Kyerematen, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, for Regional Integration Minister, Dr. Konadu Apraku, former Agric Minister Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Kojo Poku.

BY Daniel Bampoe

You have no unique vision for Ghanaians – Minority to Bawumia

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The Minority in Parliament has rubbished claims by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that he has a vision for Ghana which will transform the economy.

This follows statements made by the presidential aspirant of the NPP during the filing of his nomination forms.

Addressing party supporters at the NPP headquarters last Friday, the Vice President stressed that although he has served in various capacities under former President John Agyekum Kufuor including being the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana and subsequently as Vice President to Nana Akufo-Addo, he has his own vision for the country. 

“I believe that it is time to move Ghana to the next level by building on the foundations we have put in place so far,” he told a cheering crowd.

But addressing journalists in Parliament, Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, said it is the Vice President’s policies that are being implemented by the governing New Patriotic Party.

He explained that President Akufo-Addo had asserted that he will be relying on the intellectual capacity of his Vice President since he is an economist and therefore, the current ditch the country finds itself should be blamed on Dr Bawumia.

“I am wondering what vision he has other than what he and his boss, Nana Addo contracted with the IMF for the good people of Ghana.

“What is Dr Mahamudu Bawumia going to do that he couldn’t do in this government? It is annoying to hear those who drove a car in perfect shape into a ditch now talking about vision. If you could see your way clearly, you think you would have driven the car into the ditch? If they had a vision, Ghana wouldn’t have sunk this low in the first place. Before we go ahead to evaluate his vision over the past six years, let’s remember that prior to 2017, Nana Addo had told Ghanaians that he was relying on the intellectual capacity of Dr Bawumia to transform Ghana. If now the man is intellectually bankrupt, Akufo-Addo should come and tell us.

“Was Dr Bawumia not the head of the Economic Management Team that created this mess? Which vision is he left with?” he questioned.

Again, Mr Adongo alleged that the economic policies of the NPP were put together by Dr Bawumia, hence the failure of these policies is a clear indication that the Vice President has nothing new to offer.

“Check the NPP manifesto for 2016. Do you know the NPP manifesto was crafted from Bawumia’s lectures from 2014 to 2016?

“His lecture notes metamorphosed into the NPP manifesto on the economy and it became the policies that were implemented by this government. So what else do you want? Dr Bawumia’s propaganda lectures and experimental notes from 2014 to 2016, metamorphosed into Ghana’s vision and economic policies since 2017 to date and we know what that vision can do. It has ruined our lives,” he stressed.

The MP for Bolgatanga Central used the platform to urge Ghanaians not to buy into the new message being preached by the Vice President since most of the policies he supervised and implemented have rather led to more economic hardship for the people and a return to the IMF for a bailout.

“Moving the economy from taxation to production rather led to the collapse of production and the introduction of 24 new taxes. That is his vision. One village one dam, who proposed it? Was it not implemented? Now he has wasted our money on these dams and they can’t even provide water for chicken for two days and they have become death traps and you are still talking about vision.

“Dr Bawumia was the one who went out and said they will set up development authorities to transform Ghana, don’t we have Northern Development Authority, don’t we have Middle Belt, don’t we have Coastal, what has happened to all of them?” he concluded.

“You’re a sweet woman but I would still marry a second wife” Harrysong tells wife on her birthday

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Nigerian singer, Harrison Okori better known as Harrysong, is celebrating his wife’s birthday in a comic style.

Taking to his Instagram story, the singer who maintains a private life, shares a video of his beautiful wife who he described as the sweetest.

However, Harrysong states that her sweetness wouldn’t stop him from taking a second wife.

“Today is my wife’s birthday. God woman, sweet woman, my love.
But I go still marry second wife sha”.

Harrysong opens up on how his wife reacted to his about-to-leak s3x tape

Last year, Harrysong revealed how his wife reacted to the blackmail by a lady he was intimate with six years ago.

According to the award-winning singer, his wife knew it was just a plot to extort him of his hard-earned money, as he had paid the blackmailer twice, but she wanted more.

He told Saturday Beats, “Someone is trying to blackmail me though the incident happened six years ago in Abua when I went for an event. She brought it up two weeks ago and started asking for more money. Although I had sent her money twice, she is still asking for (more) money.

“She said she made a video recording of me when I was not aware. That is why I made it public, peradventure any of those things come out. I have reported the case to the police, and my lawyer is also aware of it. My wife understands and she is supportive. She knows the incident happened long before we met, and this is like a plot to extort me.”

On what marriage has changed about him, the singer, said, “Marriage has not changed anything about me. It is the same me and more responsibilities even (laughs).”

Harrysong tied the dotted line in March 2022, and the couple are proud parents to two kids.

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Kennedy Agyapong Files For NPP Presidential Slot

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Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has filed his nomination papers to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearership.

He was mobbed by his supporters despite the rains at the party headquarters in Accra on Wednesday.

 

The 63-year-old businessman was accompanied by former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, some party chairmen and close associates.

Kennedy Agyapong, who becomes the 7th aspirants to file his forms to run for the position of the governing party was met with both enthusiasm and curiosity.

 

Addressing his supporters at the party headquarters, he noted that if he is elected to serve as President, he would use the “Asia Miracle” vision in identifying and supporting individuals with the potential to become successful entrepreneurs and innovators.

According to him, the ‘Asia Miracle’ is about assisting serious businesspeople with funding to produce and expand in creating jobs while ensuring that the funding doesn’t go to them directly.

The Assin Central lawmaker further explained that the “Asia Miracle” approach would avoid the pitfalls of traditional aid programmes and funding of initiatives and foster a culture of self-reliance and innovation.

 

Kennedy Agyapong gave the assurance that he would create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and innovation.

Mr Agyapong reaffirmed his commitment that his government if given the nod, would ensure a level playing field and fair competition.

On job creation, he intimated that what he is bringing on board differently is the empowerment of the youth many of whom have completed school and they have no jobs.

“So my main focus is the youth, and secondly the women of this country. Women in this country… I have learnt from widows that I take care of them every year, and I have realised that when their husbands pass away, they’re not able to cater for the family. But I believe that what any man has done, a woman can do it,” he indicated.

 

So far, 11 presidential hopefuls have picked nomination forms to contest the NPP’s flagbearer slot.

A Special Delegates Congress will be held on August 26, 2023, to select five of the presidential aspirants for the next stage.

The top five aspirants will then contest for the flagbearer slot on December 4, 2023, to elect one to lead the party in the 2024 general elections.

Kennedy Agyapong’s vast experience in politics, coupled with his business acumen, has positioned him as a formidable contender for the NPP’s flagbearer slot.

 

-BY Daniel Bampoe

NPP Presidential Race: Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Agyepong, Kwadwo Poku file nomination

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Accra, June 21, GNA – Three more aspirants seeking to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as flagbearer in the 2024 general election have filed their nomination forms to contest the Party’s presidential primary. 

The three; Mr Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former General Secretary of the NPP and Mr Kwadwo Poku, an Energy Expert, filed their nomination forms at the Party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra, on Wednesday. 

The filing of nomination by the three brings to eight the number of aspirants who have filed to contest the flagbearership of the Party come November 4, 2023. 

Already, Mr Alan Kyerematen, a former Trade and Industry Minister, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,  Mr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, a former Food and Agriculture Minister, Mr Boakye Agyarko, a former Energy Minister and Mr Kofi Konadu Apraku, an Economist, have all filed their nomination forms to contest for the position. 

Addressing his teeming supporters after filing the nomination, Mr Kennedy Agyapong said one of his major focuses would be the creation of job opportunities for the youth should he emerge the flagbearer of the Party and, the President of Ghana. 

“I have visited about 180 constituencies and have come to realise that we as politicians have done a disservice to the nation. We have arable lands and water bodies; we are endowed with so many minerals; there are a lot of opportunities in this country. But everywhere you go, especially Volta Region, the resources are untapped. And I want Ghanaians to give me the opportunity and challenge and I will make sure I turn the fortune of this country around,” he said. 

He added that: “I don’t believe in theory. I am a pragmatic person; I believe in practical things. What I saw in Volta Region, what I saw in Afram Plains area and Northern Region, believe me that we can change this country.” 

Mr Agyapong also promised to deal ruthlessly with corruption and corruption-related issues, stressing that discipline was critical if the country was to attain development. 

“I believe in accountability,” he said, adding that, no member of his government would be spared should they be found guilty of any corruption and corruption-related charges.  

He urged his supporters to begin door-to-door campaign for victory on November 4. 

Mr Kwabena Agyepong, a former General Secretary of the NPP, also indicated that, Ghana was at a crossroads, and what the country needed urgently was an astute political leadership with a vision that inspired hope in the youth and rekindled the faith of Ghanaians in the constitutional democracy. 

That, he said, was what he represented. 

Mr Agyepong said he believed in small, lean government machinery that was efficient, effective, and primed to deliver to the aspirations and expectations of the Ghanaian people. 

“The law should work in this country to stop corruption, to protect individual and property rights,” he said. 

Mr Kwadwo Poku, an Energy Expert, also promised to address the country’s high unemployment rate through job creation should he emerge victorious as the flagbearer of the NPP and President of Ghana. 

He entreated other aspirants to make the election a contest of ideas to enable delegates to choose a flagbearer who could win the Party the 2024 election. 

The NPP opened nomination for its presidential primary on May 26, 2023. 

The one-month long exercise is expected to close on Saturday, June 24, 2023. 

The Party has slated August 26 for its Special Elections and November 4, for the National Conference to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general election. 

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How dare you – Furious Judge warns 2nd accused in Ato Forson case

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Richard Jakpa, the second accused person standing trial alongside Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, June 20, received a stern warning from the court against engaging in acts that amount to contempt.

The warning followed outbursts by the CEO of Big Sea Trading LLC who is standing trial together with the Minority Leader for counts of causing financial loss to the state.

It all happened when the accused person was nearly prevented from using the washroom while proceedings were ongoing. During cross-examination of the first witness of Dr Forson, Richard Jakpa attempted to leave the courtroom for the washroom but a hesitant Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe allowed him to use the washroom within the courtroom.

Afterwards, the judge offered sanitiser to Jakpa, but he expressed frustration at the judge for initially preventing him from using the washroom.

This outburst angered Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, who took offence to the accused’s actions and deemed them contemptuous.

She cautioned Jakpa against repeating such behaviour and warned that she would exercise her powers freely if he did.

“How dare you speak to the court like that? This should be the very last time you will show disrespect to the court, if you do, I will fully use my powers,” the Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge said furiously.

Meanwhile, the first accused person, Cassiel Ato Forson has opened his defence with a subpoenaed witness, an officer of the Stanbic Bank, which was approached by the Government of Ghana to issue letters of credit for the purchase of some 200 ambulances.

In his testimony, the witness who said he worked on the letters of credit as required by the government revealed that the deal between the government, however, did not materialise.

He noted that he did not have the full reflection of events and will require a month to get some of the documents relating to the deal which have been sent to their archive.

But Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe who did not see the relevance of the documents refused the request saying it will unduly delay the trial.

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8 ways e-commerce is changing face of Ghana’s retail market

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E-commerce has grown in Ghana over at least the last decade. The use of online platforms in transacting business has been on the rise, and that aspect of the Ghanaian trade space continues to develop.

As part of the Citi Business Festival 2023, the spotlight was put on Ghana’s retail and consumer market.

On Monday, June 19, 2023, Michael Kottoh, Managing Partner at Konfidants, highlighted the changing scene of the Ghanaian retail market in an on-air series.

In that interesting conversation, he described “online is the most exciting face of Ghana’s retail space at the moment” as he touched on how e-commerce is shaping the trends in retail business.

Here are some takeaways:

Integrated market systems that build trust

Fraud attributed to classic e-commerce platforms is being eliminated through integrated market systems of e-commerce platforms, payment, and delivery logistics. Credibility and marketplace integrity are now rising to boost consumer confidence. There is also the emergence of platforms trying to correct the problematic trust deficit between buyers and sellers.

Use of social media

Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are now being used to enhance business transactions. This is mostly powered by Mobile Money and independent delivery logistics, complemented by Google Maps and accessories to connect potential business customers.

Emergence of smart low-cost inventory techniques

Businesses no longer have to worry about investing in inventory systems or warehousing. They are not buying space to stock goods, but rather advertising products and using product pre-order modules where goods are sourced directly from wholesalers and delivered to the buyer. Overall, the cost of operation is now much lower, which aids in competitive pricing to increase margins.

Support services now on the rise

Logistics and delivery businesses are now one of the fastest-growing retail businesses in the country. Owners of motorbikes have found new business opportunities in the delivery support business.

Birth of fintechs

Establishment of payment service providers is now increasing, thus supporting online businesses. This is a segment that would not have existed but for the fastest-growing online retail business.

Changes in the advertising industry

There is now a rise in influential marketing. This was previously dominated by celebrities, but there is a new class of people who are not celebrities but have positioned themselves as entrepreneurs purposely to attract traffic online. These new online advertisement entrepreneurs represent a whole new line of business category.

Side gigs for working professionals

Now, there are a lot of working professionals who sit in offices working but do online retail business on the side during breaks or after work as another source of income to complement salaries.

Internationalization

Online trade is opening Ghanaian SMEs to global retailers.

Ofankor, Kaneshie, other parts of Accra flooded after downpour on Wednesday

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Several parts of Accra were flooded on Wednesday after hours of heavy rains in the capital city.

Kaneshie First Light, Ofankor Barrier, Taifa Junction, Madina Market were some of the places affected by the floods.

While there was heavy vehicular traffic in affected areas, some road commuters had a tough time manoeuvring through floodwaters in other places.

The rains started at about 9 am in various parts and intensified through midday through to mid-evening and gradually impeded traffic flow.

Some persons took to social media to express concerns over the flooding situation in their areas.

The Madina Market in the La-Nkwantanang Madina Assembly was also not spared as traders had to struggle with flood waters to save their wares.

Flooding also took over the Accra-Winneba Road forcing commuters to use one side of the double-lane road.

 

Tunisia Reporter Arrested For Insulting The President |

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A prominent Tunisian journalist has been arrested on charges of insulting President Kais Said.

A judge ordered the detention of Zied el-Heni ahead of a trial in which he could be sentenced to five years in prison.

Tunisian activists have expressed concern over his health as he reportedly suffered a stroke some time ago.

In recent months, Tunisian judges have detained or opened investigations into more than 20 political, judicial, media and business figures associated with opposition to President Said.

The main opposition parties have condemned the arrests as politically motivated.

Source: BBC

 

 



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Ethiopian Airlines named ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ by SKYTRAX

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s leading airline brand, has been crowned with ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ title at the prestigious SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show held in France, Paris on June 20, 2023.

It is the sixth time in a row that Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized as the Best Airline in Africa at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards.

Sending his congratulatory message on the award, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: “We are truly pleased by the top award that we received today at the admired World Airline Awards. Crowned with Skytrax’s prestigious awards for several years in a row is a testimony of our consistency and commitment in delivering high-quality services. We are very proud of the strong vote of confidence of our valued customers, and I would like to thank them and reaffirm that we will continue exceeding their expectations. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the hardworking Ethiopian Airlines’ families who strive round the clocks to keep the engines of our success run.”

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “Ethiopian Airlines wins this top award as Africa’s favourite carrier for a sixth successive year and this level of consistency is a fabulous achievement for all the Ethiopian Airlines management and frontline staff.”

The World Airline Awards referred to by media around the world as “the Oscars of the aviation industry” are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that was truly global.

Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. Over 100 customer nationalities participated in the 2022/2023 survey with more than 20 million eligible entries counted in the results. More than 325 airlines are featured in the final Award results.

It is to be recalled that Ethiopian amasses a plethora of awards including but not limited to: ‘The Best Airlines in Africa’ from SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the last several years in a row; ‘Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year -Africa’ at the 2023 Freight Week Sustainability Awards; ‘Outstanding Food Services by a Carrier’ at the 2023 PAX International Readership Awards; and ‘Best Overall in Africa Award’ at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest-growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.

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Special Prosecutor Arrests Charles Bissue

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Former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has been arrested after he voluntarily reported to the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He reported to the OSP in the morning, offering his assistance in investigations on corruption and corruption-related offenses involving the now-defunct committee, as well as management of excavator machines, gold nuggets, and vehicles.

But he was arrested and granted bail by the OSP, per a statement issued Wednesday June 21 by the Communications of OSP.
This development comes in the wake of a recent decision by the Accra Human Rights Court, which granted an interim injunction preventing the Office of the Special Prosecutor from executing an alleged arrest warrant against Charles Bissue.

The court further issued an injunction to block the Special Prosecutor from applying for any future arrest warrants or publishing notices indicating Bissue’s wanted status.

The order, which is valid for 10 days, was issued after the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Bissue wanted on June 13. Bissue had previously failed to respond to an invitation to appear and answer questions regarding an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption within the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining.

The case has been adjourned until June 22, 2023, for further proceedings. Bissue recently filed a writ at the High Court in Accra as a preemptive measure to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor from prosecuting him.
The investigation is centered around alleged corruption involving Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining.

The recent court order has temporarily halted any arrest or legal action against Bissue until the fundamental matter is determined. The interim injunction affords Bissue the opportunity to present his case and respond to the allegations leveled against him.

The case has garnered significant attention in Ghana, given its focus on allegations of corruption within a high-profile government committee. Its outcome is expected to have implications for the fight against corruption in the country.

As the proceedings continue, the public and legal experts will closely monitor the development.
The Accra Human Rights Court’s decision to grant the Interim Injunction highlights the significance of due process and the rule of law in the pursuit of justice.

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Woman Dies Days After Being Found Alive In Coffin |

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An Ecuadorean woman has died days after mourners at her funeral were shocked to find her alive in her coffin.

Bella Montoya, 76, was first declared dead by a doctor at a hospital in the city of Babahoyo last week.

But when mourners attending her wake heard her knocking on her coffin, she was immediately rushed back to the same hospital for treatment.

After seven days in intensive care, Ecuador’s health ministry confirmed she died on Friday from an ischemic stroke.

The ministry’s statement added that she had remained under “permanent surveillance” while at the hospital.

Speaking to a local newspaper, her son, Gilbert Barbera, said, “This time my mother really did die. My life will not be the same.”

Following her death on 16 June, Ms Montoya was taken back to the same funeral home ahead of her burial at a public cemetery, local media is reporting.

Local media reported Ms Montaya had a condition called catalepsy – where a person experiences seizure, loss of consciousness, and the body becomes rigid.

A commission of experts has been assembled by the Ecuadorean health ministry to review her case.

Ms Montoya was placed in a coffin and taken to the funeral parlour in Babahoyo, south-west of the capital. Quito, after being declared dead on 9 June.

But after almost five hours inside, the woman gasped for air after her relatives opened the coffin to change her clothes for the funeral.

Minutes later, she was stretchered out by fire fighters and transferred back to the same hospital.

Bella Montoya is not the only person to “come alive” after being officially declared dead.

In February, an 82-year-old woman was found to be breathing while lying in a funeral home in New York State. She had been pronounced dead three hours earlier at a nursing home.

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Prudential Ghana introduces Mekakrawa to traders and sellers at Okaishie Market

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Prudential Life Insurance Ghana (PLIG), a leading insurance company in the country recently organised an activation event to introduce their innovative microinsurance product, Mekakrawa, to traders and sellers at Okaishie Market in Accra. The event, which started with a vibrant float through the principal streets of Accra, aimed to create awareness about Mekakrawa, and provide an opportunity for people to have a personal and direct experience with the product.

The procession began at Danquah Circle in Osu and made its way through Oxford Street to Ministries, finally culminating at the bustling Okaishie Market area. The float garnered attention and curiosity from passersby, drawing a crowd as it moved along the city streets.

The support of notable personalities as brand ambassadors for Mekakrawa, including Mr. Fred Amugi, Kojo Nkansah ‘Lilwin,’ and Afronita, further enhanced the event’s impact.

During the activation, the brand ambassadors took to the stage to address the attendees, urging Ghanaians to dispel the misconception that insurance is solely for the elites. They emphasised the importance of taking advantage of the opportunity Prudential Life Insurance has created with Mekakrawa, an innovative product designed to make insurance more accessible and meaningful for the ordinary Ghanaian.

By signing up for Mekakrawa, individuals can proactively plan and prepare for their future, safeguarding themselves against risks such as permanent disability, natural and accidental death, and critical illness.

Dr. Hazel Berrard Amuah, the CEO of Prudential Life Ghana, also spoke at the event, expressing the company’s commitment to developing a product that caters to the needs of all Ghanaians, regardless of their socioeconomic status. She highlighted the affordability of Mekakrawa, stating that individuals can secure coverage for as little as Ghc3, with a maximum option of GH¢45.

To demonstrate the product’s accessibility and the commitment to inclusivity, Kojo Nkansah ‘Lilwin’ took the opportunity to sign up ten head porters, popularly known as “kayayei,” for Mekakrawa. He generously paid for their one-year subscription using the Ghc45 option. Lilwin explained that his gesture was driven by his desire for Ghanaians, especially those within the informal sector, to take insurance and their future seriously.

Mekakrawa, introduced by Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, is a microinsurance product specifically designed to provide life insurance coverage to Ghanaians. This innovative product aims to bridge the insurance gap and ensure that individuals from all walks of life can protect themselves and their families from unforeseen circumstances.

With the successful activation and float event at Okaishie Market, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has taken a significant step toward financial inclusion and raising awareness about the importance of insurance among traders and sellers.

By making insurance more accessible, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana aims to empower individuals to make the most out of their lives. Mekakrawa stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to the Ghanaian community, offering them a reliable safety net for a more protected tomorrow.

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2 Homemade Nigerian Drinks That May Be Beneficial To Our Health

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Growing up as a Nigerian was so much fun because it was one activity to another on a daily basis, and there was a lot to learn because of the numerous homemade recipes that were prepared and subconsciously learned.

From homemade snacks to drinks, few stand out because of how they benefit our health and that’s what this article is about, with a focus on the drinks.

1. Bitter leaf juice.

This drink is known for its bitter taste but that isn’t enough reason to write it off as it may give more than its bitter taste, it may benefit those who drink it health-wise.

Bitter leaf juice is made from bitter leaf and it is easy to make in the comfort of your kitchen, you just need to get bitter leaf and get the extract (juice) from it by washing rigorously with your hands.

Little water is needed to enable you to get enough of the bitter leaf juice out of the leaves and at this point it’s good for consumption.

As regards the health benefits of bitter leaf juice, research published on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov stated that the bitter leaf may be used as an active anticancer agent. Other studies however make it known that bitter leaf helps reduce high blood pressure and manage diabetes.

2. Zobo (Hibiscus Tea).

This is another drink that can’t be locally made from the comfort of your kitchen, you just need to get enough Roselle leaves and a few other ingredients like ginger, and pineapple.

There’s an elaborate method of preparing zobo (hibiscus tea) that involves cooking the Roselle leaves and so on but at the end of the day, it produces the drink and this drink may be beneficial to our health.

According to Medical News Today, this drink may help with weight loss and treatment of those with slightly high blood pressure.

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“This is worrisome” Netizens express concern over a disturbing video of Uche Maduagwu reportedly lying motionless in Lagos hotel

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Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has stirred reactions with a video of him lying motionless in Lagos Hotel.

According to reports online, the controversial actor was found motionless in a Lagos hotel after allegedly taking drugs.

A lady in the hotel had raised an alarm over his condition as she shared a video of the actor unconscious on a hotel floor.

Reactions

Taking to the comment section, while others expressed concern for him; others claimed that the actor was only clout chasing.

One Bimby wrote, “But wait o. This is worrisome. Why are the hotel staff running commentary on a supposedly lifeless lodger? Shouldn’t they be concerned and look for a way to rescue him rather than for a way to rescue him rather than making video and talking without any show of concern

One Iamgeggy wrote, “I hope that when people who stage this kind of act really desire help, no one will call it “another prank”

One Valentine Charles wrote, “Na now them stop prank na now Uche know say he one do his own serious prank

One Leslie Power wrote, “Uche is a clown….it’s one of his attention-seeking ways

One Zeee know wrote, “Anything for clout

One Useful Herb wrote, “Don’t be surprised if he suddenly jumps up and strays dancing, he might be playing prank

One Eyi Cool wrote, “Unprofessional behavior

One Soma Online store wrote, “Take him to the hospital now

One Anny Godswill wrote, “Have said before that it seems he has mental issues”.

Uche Maduagwu stirs reactions as he is found motionless in Lagos hotel

SolidStar opens up on drug addiction

Recall that late last year, Nigerian singer, Joshua Iniyezo, better known as Solidstar, narrated how he nearly died because of drug abuse and addiction.

The Delta-born star took to his Instagram page to reveal how he almost lost his life due to hard drugs addiction.

This wasn’t the first time Solidstar was sharing his experience with drugs.

In 2019, Solidstar shared a post where he recounted how he had overdosed on drugs.

He added that the incident led to him bleeding.

The Afropop artiste also apologized to whoever might have been hurt due to the incident

Ho Central NDC parliamentary candidate-elect calls for unity ahead of 2024

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By Nelson Ayivor

Ho, Jun. 21, GNA – Mr Edem Kofi Kpotosu the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate elect for the Ho central constituency, has urged all party faithful in the constituency to unite for victory in the upcoming general elections in 2024.

According to him, the party’s presidential and parliamentary primaries were over and “we need everyone on board the train towards victory in 2024.”

In a recent statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the parliamentary candidate said: “I use this opportunity to invite all party faithful to come on board. The primaries are confidently over now, and Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu is the PC elect for Ho Central now – we are therefore one and together.”

‘Let us unite for a common purpose which is to send the NPP and its government to where they belong and rescue our dear nation from the quagmire of incompetence and bad governance which we have witnessed under the NPP over the last few years.’

Kpotosu advised against conflict-ridden and contentious comments which he observed will only bring acrimony and apathy among the united front of the party in the long run.

He said he was open to all forms of advice, constructive criticism, and support “as long as it brings the general interest on board for growth and development.”

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Gambia To Test Indian Drugs After Cough-Syrup Scandal |

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The Gambia is enforcing mandatory inspections and testing of all drugs being imported from India. The tests will be done in India.

The new measures come after at least 70 children in the small West African nation died last year after taking Indian-made cough syrups.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said they had been contaminated with toxic chemicals commonly used in car brake fluid and other industrial products.

India later said that the medicines complied with specifications when tested at home, but the WHO responded that it stood by alerts issued for four of the cough syrups.

Other batches were later linked to the death of 19 children in Uzbekistan.

India, whose pharmaceutical industry makes a third of the world’s medicine, has also made it compulsory since 1 June for cough-syrup makers to get samples tested before exporting their products.

The Gambia is considering possible legal action over the deaths.

Source: BBC

 

 



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Ghana Link Chairman supports Special Prosecutor’s request for ICUMS access

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The Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd (Ghana Link), Nick Danso Adjei, has expressed aa welcoming news by the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) requesting executive access to the Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS) platform.

The ICUMS platform, known for its role in streamlining customs processes through a single-window system, has attracted attention from various stakeholders.

Ghana Link’s Chairman Mr Adjei, who is the driving force behind ICUMS’ implementation, expressed his openness to the OSP’s interest in the platform. He emphasized that the presence of the OSP would show the transparency on the part of all stakeholders, ensuring the smooth functioning of operations.

“I know they are sorting some few things like what specific information they need out with the GRA but it is a welcoming news to know that the OSP has shown interest to be on the platform and I think is good to have him there. Our doors are always opened to all government agencies who show interest to come on the platform or use it to enhance their work,” Mr Danso said.

According to him, the National Security, Ghana Immigration Services and all other relevant security agencies already active on the ICUMS platform, pointing out that having the OSP on the platform as well is welcoming news.

He therefore urged all stakeholders to remain clam and allow the Ghana Revenue Authority to meet with the OSP department on the modalities with regards to what kind of access they need in the system.

Chairman Nick Danso Adjei’s comments comes after OSP’s request to the Customs Division of the revenue regulator, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to be given executive access to the ICUMS.

We understand that at the moment the GRA has assembled a 9-member team tasked with engaging the Special Prosecutor in discussions about accessing ICUMS. This team aims to foster communication, address concerns, and provide clarification to the OSP regarding the request.

Meanwhile the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised concerns about the sensitivity of the ICUMS platform, which houses valuable and confidential data of importers, exporters, and business operators. The association cautioned that any mishandling of data by the OSP could have severe repercussions for the business community.

In a press release dated June 15, 2023, the association demanded clarification from the OSP regarding the motives behind their sudden request and the specific data they seek to access from ICUMS. While asserting their commitment to supporting efforts to eradicate corrupt practices in the port sector, the association stressed the need to ensure the protection of sensitive information.

However, Nick Danso Adjei and Ghana Link, who welcome the OSP’s access request to promote transparency, has call for the calm as the GRA engages the OSP and stakeholders on the future direction of access to the ICUMS platform.

The ICUMS platform, with its potential has revolutionize customs processes and enhance efficiency in Ghana’s import and export sector.

I regret taking a photo with Akufo-Addo

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Yvonne Nelson poses with President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2016 December

Actress Yvonne Nelson has expressed regret over a photo she took with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2016, she disclosed in her recently published memoir titled “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson”.

Yvonne Nelson poses with then President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2016 December

The Heels and Sneakers actress had high hopes for the then-President-elect Akufo-Addo, anticipating that he would govern with great integrity and decisiveness, as he had been portrayed as a stern disciplinarian who would not hesitate to hold errant officials accountable.

However, the accomplished actress has since been disappointed in the incumbent leader, referring to his tenure as a “monumental disappointment.”

She accuses his government of excessive borrowing, rampant corruption, and reckless spending, which she believes led the nation into an economic crisis.

The power crisis and its detrimental consequences were major factors that worked against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party in power at the time.

Persistent electricity outages, known as ‘dumsor,’ resulted in job losses and inflicted severe damage on small-scale businesses that relied on power but couldn’t afford alternative energy sources.

Although the NDC government managed to resolve the crisis at a considerable cost, including engaging in questionable procurement practices, the victims of ‘dumsor,’ corruption, and mismanagement found it difficult to forgive the party.

This sentiment was reflected in the subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections, where the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, emerged victorious by a significant margin.

“A year later, the opposition NPP and its candidate won the 2016 election. The power crisis and its effects were a major sin of the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dumsor had resulted in job losses and dealt a deadly blow to the small-scale enterprises that depended on electricity but could not afford alternative sources of power.

“Even though the NDC administration resolved the crises at a huge cost and through shady procurement deals, the victims of dumsor, corruption and mismanagement could not forgive the party at the presidential and parliamentary polls. The NPP, led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, won massively in both the presidential and parliamentary elections,” she wrote.

Meanwhile, Yvonne Nelson recalls joining some friends in congratulating President-elect Akufo-Addo and posing for a photograph with him.

However, she now regrets having taken that picture. She believed that Akufo-Addo, with his reputation as a no-nonsense disciplinarian and incorruptible leader, would be the solution to the pervasive high-level corruption plaguing Ghana.

Unfortunately, in her view, he fell short of expectations, contributing to the nation’s economic woes through excessive borrowing, corruption, and irresponsible spending.

“Some friends and I went to congratulate the president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, with whom we took a photograph. It is a photograph I regret taking. Akufo-Addo came to the presidency with enormous goodwill. He had been projected as a no-nonsense disciplinarian who would not hesitate to crack the whip on errant appointees.

“He was said to be incorruptible, and Ghanaians thought he was going to be the antidote to mass stealing at the highest level, which is euphemised as corruption. Unfortunately for Ghana and those who trusted in him, he has turned out to be a monumental disappointment whose government’s unbridled borrowing, corruption and reckless spending plunged the nation into an economic dumsor.”

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Star Beer recognized globally as the Best Quality Beer for 5th time

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Becomes first Beer in Ghana to Win 5th Gold Awards at the prestigious Monde Selection Quality Awards

Guinness Ghana’s great-tasting, quality beer – Star Beer, has marked yet another remarkable milestone by securing the prestigious Gold Award at the renowned Monde Selection Quality Awards for the fifth time.

This is the first Ghanaian Beer to have ever achieved such a feat and solidifies Star Beer’s position as the unrivalled and best quality beer that Ghanaians truly deserve.

The Monde Selection Quality Awards, renowned for their rigorous evaluation process and esteemed panel of expert judges, serve as a global benchmark for excellence in the brewing industry. With a focus on quality and taste, the awards celebrate the finest beverages from around the world.

Star Beer’s consistent success in this esteemed competition is a testament to its unwavering dedication to crafting quality, great-tasting beer for Ghanaians.

Commenting on the awards, Marketing and Innovation Director at Guinness Ghana, Estella Muzito said: “For us, the pursuit of excellence is not just a matter of pride but also a reflection of the belief that Ghanaians deserve nothing but the best quality beer. From the moment we source our local raw materials, to the final pour, every step of the brewing process of Star Beer is approached with unwavering dedication and passion. We aim to ensure that every sip of Star Beer delivers a refreshing taste experience, creating moments of joy and celebration for Ghanaians.”

“This accomplishment highlights our unwavering commitment to brewing the best quality beer for Ghanaians. We firmly believe that our consumers deserve the highest standards, and we will continue to push boundaries, innovate, and create exceptional moments that bring joy to every occasion”, she added.

Head of Beers at Guinness Ghana, Roland Ofori noted, “being the first Ghanaian Beer to win a fifth Gold Award at the prestigious Monde Selection Quality Awards is a great reaffirmation of Star Beer’s superior quality. It is also a prompt to seek ways to outdo ourselves in the coming years, because Ghanaians always deserve the best, and we intend for that to always be Star Beer”
Guinness Ghana recently announced the production of the great tasting, quality Ghanaian beer – Star Beer – in Kumasi, where it was originally brewed in Ghana.
For several years, Star Beer has been a popular choice among Ghanaians, and it is often associated with casual occasions, good moments, celebrations and social events in the country

Tinubu: Students Loan To Be Paid In Installment After NYSC, Bashir Ahmad Clears Air On Student Loan

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Bashir Ahmad, a media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has just voiced his opinion regarding speculations about the new Nigerian student loan law, which was installed by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu. Bashir Ahmad clears the air on the student loan act, saying that the loan is to be paid in installments two years after completion of the NYSC program.

He says the Act will help Nigerians fund their higher education.

He made this known to the public via a post on his official Twitter account.

On his post on his official Twitter account, he said, “Read: All you need to know about Nigeria’s new student loan law. The Act establishes an Education Loan Fund to help Nigerians fund their higher education while they pay in installments two years after completing their participation in the NYSC program.”

Here is a screenshot of his post on his official Twitter account:

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“Why I had to Google Burna Boy and Rema before coming to Nigeria” Bill Gates spills, praises Davido, Wizkid (Video)

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Microsoft founder and billionaire, Bill Gates has praised Afrobeats for changing the world of music.

The billionaire, who is in Nigeria to meet with the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while speaking at event acknowledged the impact Afrobeats has made.

Bill Gates revealed that when his daughter, Phoebe Adele heard he was coming to Nigeria, she told him he was lucky because he would get to see Burna Boy and Rema.

The Bill and Melinda Gates founder who didn’t know who they had, said he had to Google them because he has only heard of Davido and Wizkid, whose performances had left him impressed”.

“Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere and when my daughter. When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, “You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema, so I had to look them up…. because I’m so hip.

But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido & Wizkid perform”.

Bill Gates has not been picked up at the airport by a President but I have – Davido

Years back, Davido had gushed over the number of Presidents whose contacts he had on his phone and how he had even been picked up at the Airport by one of them, whereas the former richest man in the world Bill Gates had never had.

Speaking about the highlights of his career in an interview with a French fashion magazine, L’Officiel, the Fem singer, Davido said, “It is a couple of things. It’s [email protected] landing in a country and getting a presidential welcome. I remember landing in Rwanda and the president came to pick me up himself. I’m like, ‘What’s going on’? I know Bill Gates doesn’t get picked up by the president. Those kinds of incidents make me feel really good about myself and good about what I’ve made myself to be. Knowing that I have access to a president I can talk to. Even now, recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of coup d’états and military regime takeovers. I know a lot of these presidents personally. I’ve performed for them.

“They get elected as the hero and the power just changes them. That’s why I keep telling myself, ‘Do I think I ever want to get into politics’? It feels like one is the good guy until one sits down on that seat and everything changes.

Yvonne Nelson: I Regret Ever Taking A Photograph With President Akufo-Addo

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Yvonne Nelson’s Memoir Unveils Disappointment in Ghana’s President-elect

In a candid and revealing memoir, acclaimed Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson expressed her regret over a photograph she took with President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo. The actress, known for her outspoken nature, accused the government of unbridled borrowing, corruption, and reckless spending, attributing these factors to the worsening economic situation in Ghana.

When Nana Akufo-Addo assumed office, he was hailed as an incorruptible leader who would tackle corruption head-on and bring about positive change. However, according to Yvonne Nelson, he has become a monumental disappointment, failing to live up to the expectations of Ghanaians who trusted in his leadership.

Yvonne’s memoir takes readers on a captivating journey filled with dramatic twists and turns, akin to a spell-binding movie script. Unlike a conventional autobiography, the actress fearlessly bares her soul and vulnerabilities to the audience, shedding light on her regrets and disillusionment with the current state of affairs in her country.

Ghana, like many nations, faces significant economic challenges. Yvonne Nelson’s criticism focuses on the government’s alleged mishandling of finances, corruption, and excessive spending, which she believes have contributed to Ghana’s economic woes.

The term “economic dumsor,” mentioned by Nelson, is a metaphorical reference to the power outages that plagued the country in the past, highlighting how Ghana’s economic situation has reached a crisis point.

Nelson’s memoir serves as a reminder that public figures have the power to voice their concerns and hold leaders accountable. It demonstrates the importance of transparency and the need for elected officials to fulfill their promises, especially in times of economic hardship.

While Yvonne Nelson’s opinions are subjective, they shed light on a broader sentiment within the Ghanaian community. They serve as a call for citizens to remain engaged, vigilant, and actively participate in the democratic process.

As Ghana continues to navigate its economic challenges, voices like Yvonne Nelson’s play a crucial role in shaping public discourse and holding leaders accountable. Only through open dialogue and collective efforts can the nation overcome its current difficulties and strive towards a more prosperous future.

Charles Bissue arrested after reporting to Special Prosecutor

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Charles Bissue, the former Secretary to the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), turned himself in to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

A statement from the OSP said Bissue was arrested at 11:45 GMT and interviewed by officials of the Office. He was subsequently released on bail.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Charles Bissue wanted last week following the failure of the latter to respond to an invitation from the Special Prosecutor to appear and answer questions regarding the ongoing investigation into suspected corruption within the now-defunct IMCIM.

Charles Bissue who already is on trial for alleged corruption-related offences linked to him in the Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s galamsey fraud documentary is also being investigated for alleged corruption issues related to some expenses of the then Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining.

Charles Bissue however, secured a ruling of the court purporting to quash the arrest warrant.

But the OSP in what looked like a response to the court order revealed that it does not need a warrant to effect arrest.

As a result, the arrest status of Charles Bissue on the website of the office of the special prosecutor remained as wanted.

But that has since changed to reported after he turned himself in.

In an accompanying statement, the Special Prosecutor revealed that Charles Bissue has been put under arrest, interviewed and released on bail.

 

 

Economic crisis: Purchase of luxury items has declined

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Former Deputy Trade Minister Robert Ahomka-Lindsay has disclosed that revenue growth in the luxury goods sector has dipped in recent years due to the economic crisis in Ghana.

He said that people are now buying more essentials such as clothes and food, and less luxury items.

Highlighting the revenue growth, the former Deputy Trade Minister said: “We are going through a period of difficulty. Apparel growth is up by 3.7%, luxury goods are down. Times are tough, people are now spending less on luxury goods. Food is up by 9%, and home and laundry care are also up. In times of difficulty, people move towards the essentials such as clothes and food, and then they drop on the luxury items such as watches, fashion, and prestige cosmetics. These are dropping. We are expecting that this trend will continue between 2023 and 2027.”

He made these remarks during the third forum of the Citi Business Festival on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, under the theme “The Changing Face of the Ghanaian Retail Market.”

He also noted that 60% of retail commerce in Ghana goes through the open market.

“We must remember that modern trade only accounts for 4% of the retail sector, community outlets account for 36%, and that 60% of everything that is sold in Ghana is sold through the open market,” he said.

About the Citi Business Festival 2023

The annual Citi Business Festival is a month-long initiative that features on-air and outdoor events in June to equip Ghanaian businesses with strategies to grow and scale up while meeting emerging trade and commerce trends.

This year, the festival is themed “Made in Ghana: Growing our own.”

There are live radio on-air series at 9:05 am every Monday to Thursday on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM. On Fridays, it airs at 7:10 am.

In addition to the on-air series, there will be weekly forums on Citi TV every Tuesday to discuss the theme for the week, as well as special TV feature stories aimed at showcasing indigenous Ghanaian businesses.

The Citi Business Festival 2023 is powered by Citi TV and Citi FM in partnership with Absa Bank and is proudly sponsored by MTN MoMo, MTN Business, and Zeepay with support from GIRSAL.

Renowned Legal Practitioner Cynthia Quarcoo, Famed as Sarkodie’s Lawyer, Passes Away

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In a tragic turn of events, Cynthia Quarcoo Esq, a highly respected Ghanaian lawyer known for her work with numerous Ghanaian artists, has been reported dead. The news of her passing has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian showbiz industry.

Cynthia Quarcoo Esq was not only a prominent legal practitioner but also a familiar face in the media, often appearing as a panelist on various TV and radio stations in Ghana. Her outspoken nature and expertise made her a well-respected figure in the industry.

The cause of Cynthia Quarcoo’s death has not yet been disclosed, but reports suggest that she had been battling illness for some time. Her passing has left many showbiz icons and fans in mourning. Serwaa Amihere, a popular TV presenter, expressed her grief by saying, “Oh oh oh! Life!” Rapper Edem also shared his condolences, stating, “BIG LOSS IT IS WELL.”

Cynthia Quarcoo was the owner of CQ Legal, a boutique law firm located in Accra. Additionally, she founded Africa 1 Media, a talent management and public relations firm that worked closely with several Ghanaian musicians. Among her extensive clientele were renowned artists such as Sarkodie, Rocky Dawuni, Stonebwoy, Edem, Stephanie Benson, Reggie Rockstone, Bisa Kdei, and Samini.

Notably, Cynthia Quarcoo held the position of legal advisor to the Musicians Union of Ghana, offering pro bono services for two years. She was recognized for establishing the first dedicated Entertainment, Sports, and Media Practice within her law firm in Ghana. Her commitment to representing creative and sporting talent in the country was widely acknowledged.

Cynthia Quarcoo Esq

Outside of the entertainment and sports realm, Cynthia Quarcoo also made significant contributions. She served as Co-counsel for the Ministry of Finance on the successful 2021 and 2020 USD 3 billion Government of Ghana (GOG) Sovereign Bonds.

The sudden passing of Cynthia Quarcoo has left a void in the Ghanaian legal and showbiz communities. Her dedication, expertise, and passionate representation of her clients will be remembered by many. Ghana has lost a remarkable legal practitioner, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Bawumia Dumps V8, Joins Bus For Campaign

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Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is vying to become the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has abandoned his cozy highly comfortable V8s, to board a commercial bus for his campaign.

Accompanied by his campaign team in the bus, Dr Bawumia is currently on a tour of various constituencies in the Greater Accra Region.

This unexpected decision has left many wondering about the motives behind it as his choice to abandon the usual flamboyant display of luxurious V8 engine vehicles, often associated with political campaigns, is a departure from the norm.

Instead, his convoy now consists of a lean fleet with no official vehicles in sight except three vehicles for his security detail.

Though some commentators have critiqued the move, describing same as a publicity stunt, many have commended the Vice President and his team, arguing that they have saved the state money to fuel all their V8s for that long journey.

But his Spokesperson, Dr Gideon Boako said, the decision is a signal of his commitment to protecting the available resources.

He denied the claims that the decision is populist to attract public attention.

Adentan, Madina, Dome Kwabenya Delegates Meet Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who last week began his campaign tour of the greater Accra region after filling nomination forms is currently on day 6 of his regional tour.

The meeting offers an opportunity for delegates to interact with him and understand the reasons why he is vying for the leadership of the NPP.

Through these interactions, he hopes to establish direct communication line with party members and share his vision for leading the NPP in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections.

Dr Bawumia’s announcement has set the stage for an exciting and highly anticipated contest against other potential candidates within the NPP.

His noted contributions to the NPP’s victories in the 2016 and 2020 elections have placed him as a strong candidate for the NPP Presidency.

He has expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming contest and a dedication to the party’s success.

He is being joined by several party bigwigs, including his wife, Samira Bawumia, and prominent party members.

-BY Daniel Bampoe

Fix problems causing bad ratings and not blame agencies

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The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited, Joe Jackson, has asked the government to fix the problems that are causing bad ratings, and not blame rating agencies for contributing to the country’s current economic woes.

This follows President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s statement that consistent downgrades of Ghana’s economy by credit rating agencies had contributed to the country’s current economic woes.

Speaking at the 30th-anniversary celebration of the African Export-Import Bank in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said such “reckless downgrades” were not in the best interests of developing countries like Ghana.

However, speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Jackson noted that rating agencies only work with the facts and figures churned out by the government, and therefore should not be blamed for the ratings.

“Rating agencies are looking at the numbers that the Ghana government churns out. The same numbers that you and I looked at that one time, and we said that Ghana is borrowing too much, that Ghana cannot pay its debt, that Ghana is broke, those are the same numbers that the rating agencies look at and then send to their clients.”

“So, for me, what we have to do is to fix the problem that is causing that bad rating, because when the rating agencies were giving us good ratings, we were happy to tag them as evidence of our success,” he stated.

Mr. Jackson said that the rating agencies are independent bodies whose intention is not to favour or condemn anyone.

“Rating agencies don’t exist to favour or condemn anyone. If a rating agency is consistently condemning or favouring someone against the facts on the ground, that agency will be deemed unreliable. The very essence of a rating agency is to be independent because if your clients think that your evaluation is biased, nobody will take it,” he added.

“True friends are great riches” Ini Edo shares powerful message as she links up with her Nollywood BFFs

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Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has shared a powerful message about true friendship.

The movie star had linked up with her BFFs – Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo, and Chioma Akpotha, at a recent event

Sharing photos of their outing, Ini Edo opined that true friends are great riches.

“True friends are great riches”, Ini Edo wrote.

This isn’t the first time, Ini Edo has touched on her inner circle.

“I am blessed with the most loving friends in the world”, Ini Edo

Last year, Ini Edo expressed how blessed she is to have her friends.

Ini Edo counted her blessing and concluded that without a doubt, she has been blessed with the most loving friends in the world.

” I have been blessed with the most loving friends in the world. Y’all came ready to party and boy… Did we have a great party… Mind-blowing. I love Yall so much. Thank you❤️ #[email protected]″, she wrote.

Uche Jombo and Ini Edo engage in a brawl

Last month, Uche Jombo and Ini Edo had left their colleagues talking as they engaged in a brawl.

In a video posted online by Uche Jombo, Ini Edo was seen engaging the movie star in a wrestling match.

According to Uche, Ini Edo drank her Lemon water without seeking her consent and was still fighting her over it.

“I did lemon water and hid it in my car, but Ini saw it and drank it all”, she said.

In her caption, Uche Jombo reminded Ini Edo that she has a black belt, hence why no one can beat her easily.

“According to @iniedo na she win this fight. Trying a whole black belt holder like myself. Children of nowadays”.

How Ini Edo cried on set after I raised my voice at her” Jim Iyke spills as he affirms love for Ini Edo

One of my male Bffs, Jim Iyke had revealed how Ini Edo broke down in tears after he raised his voice on her at a movie set.

Taking to his Instagram page, Jim Iyke revealed that he is on set for a movie with Ini Edo, which he is directing.

Jim Iyke stated that while directing the cast, Ini Edo was acting poorly which made him raise his voice at her, and to his surprise, Ini Edo broke down in tears.

He described the actress as a soft person as he also affirmed his love for her.

Sarkodie’s Lawyer Cynthia Quarcoo Is Dead

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Ghbase.com has gathered that Cynthia Quarcoo, the Founder and Managing Partner of CQ Legal & Consulting and also the lawyer for Ghana’s rapper Sarkodie has died.

We do not know the cause of her death at the time of filing this report.

Her death is also a big blow to the entertainment industry as she was the first to establish a specialized entertainment, sports, and media practice within her Ghanaian law firm.

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Her bio on her LinkedIn account reads “She has over 15 years’ experience representing institutional clients and governments. Cynthia is an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer with extensive banking, finance and capital markets experience with specialization in the energy, financial and infrastructure sectors and ESG.”

In a tweet shared by Tracey Boakye, she confirmed the heartbreaking news with a broken heart emojoi and attached a picture of the Late Cynthia Quarcoo with Sarkodie and his daughter Titi.

More to come on this story…

NPP Primaries: I’m on redemption mission—Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

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Accra, June 21, GNA – Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says his decision to contest the flagbearer race of the Party is to create the momentum necessary to bring about change in the thinking and orientation of Ghanaians.

“… Mine is a simple humble redemption mission to create a critical mass of public-spirited Ghanaians, which is needed to generate the momentum required to cause a seismic shift in the thinking and orientation of what Party politics and public service should mean to politicians, political appointees, civil servants and indeed all Ghanaians.”

Mr Agyepong said this after filing his nomination for the contest.

He expressed worry over the state of affairs of the country, saying: “My heart has been troubled over the direction of our country. We must accept that where we are now is not where we want to be. We cannot mislead ourselves with excitable slogans that leads us nowhere.”

Mr Agyepong said Ghana was at a crossroads and that what it needed urgently was a “new dawn” of intelligent political leadership with a vision that instilled optimism in the youth and rekindled faith in the country’s constitutional democracy.

Mr Agyepong said his “new dawn” administration would meet the ambitions and demands of the Ghanaian people.

“The new dawn refers to a belief in small, lean government machinery that is efficient, effective and primed to deliver to the aspirations and expectations of the Ghanaian people.”

He said he was, therefore, offering himself for that service because he firmly believed that the NPP needed a leader that was very action-oriented, passionately mission-driven, very demanding of results and eager to pursue progress.

Mr Agyepong said he was capable of providing the kind of leadership that would enable the Party to achieve the third consecutive victory in 2024.

“I am offering myself anchored in the belief that the NPP needs a leader who is intensely action-oriented, passionately mission-driven, very demanding of results and prepared to chase progress. In all humility, I am equipped to provide that sort of leadership that will restore the Party as genuinely united force that will make it possible for us to win the elusive 3rd consecutive victory in 2024.” 

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TOR Workers Back Govt Over New Investors

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The Senior Staff Workers Union of TOR (PMSU of UNICOF) is urging the public to disregard recent misinformation going on social and mainstream media about ongoing efforts by the Board and Government to revamp and reposition the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to effectively deliver on its core and related business sustainably.

According to the Union, ‘’We consider the architects of the ongoing propaganda as either being ignorant about the real facts or being sponsored by adversaries of the refinery to keep the refinery in its current near-helpless state for their wicked and selfish interest’’.

In a statement issued and signed by Chairman of the Senior Staff Workers Union of TOR (PMSU of UNICOF], Bright Adongo, on behalf of the Union, he lamented that ‘’It is important to draw the attention of the public and well-meaning Ghanaians to the fact that for over a decade, TOR has not fully operated sustainably due to political interference, mismanagement and lack of the requisite investment in the company by successive Governments’’.

The Union claimed the notable current challenges of the company include: Failure to fund the purchase of crude oil for processing, Debt overhang of over $500 million, Product accounting challenges, adding that many critical pieces of equipment being left to rot due to prolonged periods of inactivity and lack of funds to maintain them.

He stated that ‘’Many products storage tanks are out of service due to lack of maintenance as 20 out of a total of 59 tanks are out of service, also lack of salary increment for staff for over five (5) years, Company’s failure to settle arrears of workers provident fund (PF) which is in the region of GHC40 million, mass exodus of skilled staff to other refineries in the Middle East, and huge indebtedness to utility providers such as ECG and Ghana Water Company leading to frequent cuts, as well as indebtedness to GRA and other statutory organizations.

‘’It is our considered view that the right investment has to be made now, other than that we risk losing our only refinery which is fast deteriorating. Quite obviously, we think the only way out now is to consider private participation in the running of the Refinery’’ the statement noted.

He lamented further that ‘’It is based on this, that we the Senior Staff Workers Union of TOR (PMSU of UNICOF) welcomes the decision by the Board and Government to engage a strategic partner to revamp the Refinery and bring it back to operation to contribute to fuel security in the country and stabilization of the Ghana Cedi’’.

‘’We are confident that this initiative would also guarantee job security and improved conditions of service and bring hope at last to the suffering workers, many of whom are lacing their boots to join the exodus’’.

He added that ‘’We consider the yet-to-be-finalized arrangements with the selected partner, TORENTCO as the only viable option available to bring back the refinery into operation since successive governments are hesitant to inject capital into the operations of the refinery’’.

Among other matters, he added that ‘’In particular, we consider as refreshing that apart from the annual and monthly rent that the partner will be paying to TOR, they will also be making a capex investment of $22million on the plants and other associated facilities’’.

He added that the investment is aimed at maintaining and ensuring plant reliability and efficiency, maintaining and restoring the company’s storage capacity, and installing equipment to ensure efficient product accountability.’’

‘’It is also important to clarify that per the terms of the arrangements, TOR is allowed to terminate the deal at any time and refund the cost of investment to TORENTCO, if it finds a better alternative during the tenure of the agreement.’’

‘’As far as we are concerned, there is currently no other concrete alternative better than what is being considered now. We, therefore, pledge our support to the Board, Management, and the Government as it works to conclude this agreement’’ the statement underscored.

BY Daniel Bampoe

“This is giving me goosebumps” Tonto Dikeh lauds Pastor Jerry Eze

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has expressed pride in clergyman, Pastor Jerry Eze over his recent program which shut down London.

Tonto Dikeh, who watched videos from the concert from bed, revealed that it sent her goosebumps.

Kemi Filani reported that the celebrity pastor shut down London as 70,000 people gathered to worship God with him at the Excel Arena in London.

Speaking on it, she noted how his groundbreaking achievement is a manifestation of God’s calling on him.

Praising him, she stated that this is what he has been called to, which is to raise lives and souls for the kingdom.

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
Watching this from bed is sending goosebumps on me right now!!! This is a total manifestation of WHEN YOU ARE TRULY CALLED BY GOD!!
Papa @realjerryeze, this is it!!! This is what God is doing with you… This is the lives/souls he’s using you to raise for the KINGDOM…

Over 70,000 people saw the light, recognizes it, and come out to identify with it!!! The time is now, the day is today!! Now it’s the hurt!!! JESUS IS IN VOGUE”.

Jerry Eze gifts Tonto Dikeh a huge gift

This is coming days after, Tonto Dikeh, who marked her 38th birthday on June 9th, had publicly appreciated Jerry Eze for sending her a sizable sum of money, which she claimed rattled her bank account.

Appreciating the pastor, Tonto Dikeh in a now-deleted Instagram post wrote:

“I would love to appreciate my papa, my spiritual leader @realjerryeze, papa I can’t shout, you shook my account balance… Eh pastor when will I finish this money, I am in awe. God bless you, sir.

I am super grateful for the gift of you in my life. I pray that your pocket will never run dry Amen oooo pastor see my dancing ikwere dance. God favor you, sir, Thank you too mummy @enojerry22.

Please help me thank my Papa @realjerryeze ooh pastor you did dorime on my account… I can’t even stop dancing.

What God cannot do, does not exist.”

Journalist queries popular pastor, Jerry Eze for gifting Tonto Dikeh a huge amount of money

Reacting to it, a Nigerian Journalist, Moji Danisa called the pastor out for his gift to the actress.

The journalist via her Instagram page questioned the clergyman’s motive for gifting the successful heavy sum of money.

Warning him to stay away from Nollywood drama queens, she stated that she doesn’t believe in Tonto’s statement that he sent money to her.

“This is for you Pastor Jerry Eze. Stay away from Nollywood Drama Queens. You sent money to this one for her birthday. I will still say allegedly because I nor wan believe, she don carry you enter social media say na substantial amount. Imagine! So all those small donations and the big ones from those who truly believe in you na… Let me stop here… I don’t want my hand to scratch me too much this morning. Nevertheless, this is a very simple advice. Thank you”.

Yvonne Nelson reveals her mom told her late Peter Ala Adjetey was her father

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Actress Yvonne Nelson has disclosed in her memoir that her mom told her that her biological father was the late New Patriotic Party (NPP) member Peter Ala Adjetey.

Readers were stunned by a chapter in the book “I’m Not Yvonne Nelson” that described the movie producer’s horrific encounter with her purportedly absent father.

Yvonne Nelson has already expressed her vehement displeasure at never having met her biological father. The Fourth Parliament of the Republic of Ghana had Peter Ala Adjetey as the deputy speaker. He took over the position from Justice D.F. Annan.

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The actress and filmmaker has succeeded in turning the internet on its axis after the exposé packed in her I Am Not Yvonne Nelson book sparked a plethora of comments dissecting all the juicy doses the book oozed.

A fragment of the controversial book saw Yvonne Nelson say that it took her almost five years to start looking into the truth about who her biological father was after her mother, Margaret Gaddy informed her that Mr Nelson was not her father.

“The encouragement and advice of former President Kufuor had calmed and lulled me into thinking I could forget about the shocking revelation from my mother and move on with my life.

However, the urge to know who my father truly was became an unavoidable, perennial visitor to my mind. Whenever it came around, it took hold of my being and made me restless.

It filled me with doubts and questions that needed to be put to rest. What often stood out on those occasions was the question about whether my mother could lie to me again. What motivation would she have to tell me about a second man being my father if it wasn’t true?” part of the book reads.

After hearing that the late, revered Speaker of Parliament, Peter Ala Adjetey, was rumoured to be her biological father, Yvonne Nelson said she contacted Kiki Banson to get Peter Ala Adjetey’s firstborn child, Gabby Adjetey’s, phone number.

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“I knew he will have Gabby’s contact because Kiki was (and still is) a big name and well-connected figure in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Gabby Adjetey, who is now in London, once worked with Joy FM, so I was certain Kiki would have his number. Kiki expressed his shock when I told him the story and why I needed Gabby’s number.

I, however, told him it was classified information, and he promised to keep it as such. “Two days after getting his number, I set up a video call with Gabby. At that point, I had become conscious of the never-ending drama, so I decided to document my search.

I set up a camera and recorded myself making the call in what was to be my first encounter with my real father’s child. I didn’t have to struggle to introduce myself because Gabby knew who I was. What he did not know and would not have imagined was what I was about to tell him, that 1 was his sister.”

She asserts that she has been clear with the major NPP leader that all she wants to know is who her biological father is. The actress was finally persuaded to put an end to her self-doubt via a DNA test. She was indeed Peter Ala Adjetey’s biological daughter, according to the DNA results.

Bawumia meets Adentan, Madina and Dome Kwabenya delegates

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The delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from four constituencies in Accra are meeting Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia today Wednesday, 21 June 2023 as part of his Greater Accra constituency tour.

The constituencies to be represented include Adentan, Madina, Dome Kwabenya and Shai Osudoku.
The meeting will offer an opportunity for delegates to interact with Dr Bawumia and understand the reasons why he is vying for the leadership of the NPP.

Dr Bawumia’s meeting with party delegates in the Greater Accra Region signifies the beginning of his campaign for the NPP’s Presidential candidacy.

Through these interactions, he hopes to establish direct communication with party members and share his vision for leading the NPP in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

His successful nomination filing took place on Friday, 16 June, 2023 and caused excitement among the NPP members.

Dr Bawumia was joined by several party bigwigs, including his wife, Samira Bawumia, and prominent party members.

Dr Bawumia’s announcement has set the stage for an exciting and highly anticipated contest against other potential candidates within the NPP.

His noted contributions to the NPP’s victories in the 2016 and 2020 elections have placed him as a strong candidate for the NPP presidency.

He has expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming contest and a dedication to the party’s success.

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Hajj Board Chairman Explains Why Final Flight Has Been Rescheduled | Education

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The Chairman of the Hajj Board, Ben Abdallah Banda has explained the rescheduling of the final Hajj flight from Accra is to ensure that all paid-up members whose documentations are pending are not left behind.

The final flight airlifting Ghanaian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj was scheduled to take off in the early hours of Thursday, June 22 but it emerged on Wednesday morning that the flight has been rescheduled to Saturday.

The Chairman of the Hajj Board has however allayed the fears of prospective pilgrims, saying the move is in their best interest.

“The decision to reschedule the last flight is to ensure that all paid-up members are able to travel. It is in everyone’s interest, especially those who have paid and still have their travel documents being processed,” Ben Abdallah Banda said.

“We don’t want to take off and leave anyone behind. Some, I understand, paid late and this gives us extra days to ensure they are part of.”

“I am hoping that they will be able to secure all the necessary documentation by Friday so that everyone can be part of it.”

With the Hajj scheduled to start next week, Saudi authorities are also scheduled to close the airport for Hajj arrivals few days to the event.

With this in mind, the Board Chairman has hinted there won’t be further rescheduling beyond the latest one.

So far, nine (9) flights have airlifted Ghanaian pilgrims from Tamale and Accra for the Hajj in Saudi Arabia and the flight this weekend will make it the final 10.

Source: /Ghana

 

 



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‘Concerned’ TOR workers kick against Torentco lease agreement

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Some workers at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) have kicked against the government’s decision to lease the refinery to a group called Torentco Asset Management.

While the workers are not against the entire agreement, they are concerned about the behaviour of some of the refinery’s union leaders.

“No one is against the TOR takeover, however, what we are against is our union leaders who are virtually using their mandate for parochial interests,” a concerned worker told Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Citi FM.

“Per what I have read with regard to this so-called lease agreement, these guys [Torentco Asset Management] are only interested in running the CDU [Crude Oil Distillation Unit] and how does one run only the CDU and claim you will make TOR profitable?” the worker who spoke on condition of anonymity added.

Although the Senior Staff Union of TOR initially supported the government’s decision, the concerned staff members have raised issues regarding the alleged secrecy surrounding the negotiation of the agreement between a few senior staff members and the Torentco Asset Management team.

They emphasized the need for more details about the agreement and suggested that all stakeholders should come together to find a solution to make the refinery profitable.

“The last time we had a meeting, we were told that the agreement had to go through SIGA and PPA and nobody has given us any more details about what this agreement is about and so why don’t we all sit to find a solution to make the refinery profitable?”

Under the terms of the lease, Torentco Asset Management Group will pay $22 million to lease the refinery for six years.

The group is expected to refine up to 8 million barrels annually and will be required to pay an annual rent of $1 million, along with an additional monthly rent of $1.067 million.

 

Coach who assualted female referee pleads not guilty; case adjourned to June 26

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The Tamale District Magistrate Court has remanded Coach Iddrisu Suheiru Napari into police custody.

The case has been adjourned to Monday, June 26, 2023.

The first court appearance, which took place today, June 21, was heard by the Presiding Judge, Justice Issifu Sulemana. Coach Iddrisu Suheiru Napari pleaded not guilty to assault.

Coach Napari, also known as Kubli, who attacked the female referee, Abdul Rahman Sakina Nasara, during a football match in Tamale, turned himself in to the Northern Regional Police Headquarters on June 19, 2023, after being on the run.

The incident occurred during a Women’s Division 1B League match between Tiyumbu Ladies FC and Soccer Missionaries Ladies at Game Centre 3 on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

After the incident, Mr. Napari was relieved of his positions as Assistant Treasurer in the Executive Committee of the Northern Regional Women’s Football Clubs Association and as Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee in the Sagnarigu Municipal Football Association.

Threat of Putin Using Tactical Nuclear Weapons Is Real – US President Joe Biden |

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USA President, Joe Biden has said the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons is “real”, days after denouncing Russia’s deployment of such weapons in Belarus.

Last week, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his country has started taking delivery of Russian tactical nuclear weapons, some of which he said were three times more powerful than the atomic bombs the U.S. dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

The deployment is Russia’s first move of such warheads – shorter-range, less powerful nuclear weapons that could be used on the battlefield – outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union.

The United States has said it has no intention of altering its stance on strategic nuclear weapons in response to the deployment and has not seen any signs that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon. 

On Saturday, Biden called Putin’s announcement that Russia had deployed its first tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus “absolutely irresponsible”.
But on Monday, June 19 while talking to group of donors in California, he said the nuclear threat is real.

“When I was out here about two years ago saying I worried about the Colorado river drying up, everybody looked at me like I was crazy,” Biden said. 

“They looked at me like when I said I worry about Putin using tactical nuclear weapons. It’s real.” 

The Russian deployment of nuclear weapons is being watched closely by the United States and its allies as well as by China, which has repeatedly cautioned against the use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.

 

 

 



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“I can take a bullet for you” Priscilla Ojo tells brother, Festus as he marks birthday

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Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has promised to take a bullet for her brother, Festus as he celebrates his birthday today.

Taking to her Instagram page to share a photo of her with the celebrant, Priscilla questioned if he knows that brothers like him are life’s biggest blessings.

Affirming her love for him, she admitted that she misses him.

“One person I can take a bullet for, my twin. Happy birthday @festo_baba I miss you and I hope you know that brothers like you are life’s biggest blessings. I love you”.

Iyabo Ojo affirms love for her son, Festus as he marks birthday

Iyabo Ojo, on her part, had earlier taken to her Instagram page to celebrate him

The proud single mother shared dapper photos of her son, who she described as her first love, accompanied by a love declaration.

Iyabo promised to move her son to eternity as she rained prayers on him.

“Happy birthday to my first love, my joy of inestimable value @festo_baba. May you continue to prosper in all your doings. God’s blessings, and protection upon your life… I love you beyond eternity”.

Priscilla Ojo celebrates brother's birthday

Iyabo Ojo queries son, Festus ahead of his 24th birthday

While counting down to his birthday days back, Iyabo Ojo queried him about his love life.

The single mother of two took to her Instagram page to celebrate her son, who she described as her first true love.

Iyabo expressed how blessed she is to be his mother as he is the best son any mother could wish for.

Speaking on his personality, she described her son as a peaceful person as she reaffirmed her love for him.

The girlfriend of Pauloo Okoye, went on to inquire about his dating life as she questioned when she would meet his girlfriend.

“In advance to my first true love, my joy of inestimable value, my pride, my joy, my world.

I’m so blessed to be your mama. You’re the best son any mother could wish for. If peace was a person, then it would be you, I loved you bcos I conceived you. I love you now & I will forever love you.

But wait o Festo when am I meeting your girlfriend now”.

Your Decision On Gyakye Quayson Is ‘Nonsense’ – Mahama Tells Supreme Court

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Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), John Mahama has launched a verbal attack on the Supreme Court’s decision over the removal of James Gyakye Quayson from being the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North in the Central Region by describing the ruling as ‘’nonsense’’.

According to him, the decision by the Supreme Court is politically motivated and orchestrated to favor the ruling New Patriotic Party to gain more numbers of MPs in Parliament, hence doesn’t ‘’make sense’’ since James Quayson hasn’t done anything wrong to warrant his removal from Parliament.

Mr. Mahama who said this during his visit to Assin Bereku over the weekend lamented that “This NPP administration has gone to indecent lengths to rob the people of Assin North of parliamentary representation. The reason? To gain an advantage in what has essentially been a hung Parliament. The James Quayson case will go down in the history of Ghanaian democracy as one of the most brazen manipulations of our judicial system ever’’.

Mr. Mahama who went high on the Judges stated categorically that James Quayson hasn’t done anything wrong and that he will be jailed, and he can state on authority that the deposed MP cannot be jailed by the Supreme Court, rather the NPP who are behind will be the one to be jailed.

The court said the ousted Assin North MP, failed to prove that he had renounced his Canadian citizenship when he filed his nomination to contest the 2020 general elections.

Parliament subsequently declared the Assin North seat vacant, leading to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana announcing a by-election on June 27, 2023, to fill the seat.

The deposed MP, James Gyakye Quayson is standing trial for deceit of a public officer, forgery of a passport and knowingly making a false statutory declaration and perjury.

Mr. Mahama who is desperate for power claimed the MP’s removal is “one of the most brazen manipulations of our judicial system ever”, adding that the justice system has not worked for the people of Assin north and James Quayson. Firmly believe and trust the people of Assin North to right the wrong done to them and Mr. Quayson by electing him once again as Member of Parliament for the constituency’’.

The NDC flagbearer claimed that the apex court’s ruling is a deliberate display of disrespect to the country’s democracy, saying “The representation of the people is at the heart of our democracy. Therefore, any decision that denies the citizenry of representation is a travesty of justice and an affront to our democracy’’.

He further questioned the legality of the ruling when there is a substantive case pending before the Supreme Court on the legitimacy of the Assin North MP on the claims that he suspects that the substantive case before the apex court has already been ruled against Mr. Quayson.

Ousted MP

The deposed MP also speaking in an interview with Woezor TV, attributed his removal from office to the dynamics within the current Parliament but said the people of Assin North are solidly behind him.

He lamented that “I think basically, it is an intimidation process because I haven’t seen any criminal trial where an accused person or suspect is arraigned before the court on a daily basis and so we all know that it is an executive influence on the process. The people of Assin North understand the circumstances and situation that I am going through and they also understand that the fight is not about me but about them.”

Trial

Retired Justice Jones Victor Dotse, Justice Nene Amegatcher, Justice Mariama Owusu, the now Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Justice Yonny Kulendi, and Justice Barbara Ackah-Yensu declared that Quayson was not qualified at the time he contested the election 2020 in the Michael Ankomah Nimfah verse James Gyakye Quayson case.

At the recent engagement in court, Justice Ekue Yanzuh turned down a prayer by Quayson’s lawyer, Justin Terriwajjah which sought to have the trial continued after the Assin North by-election slated for June 27, 2023.

Lead counsel for James Gyakye Quayson, Tsatsu Tsikata at the court on Tuesday registered his displeasure with remarks made by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame.

This was after hearing Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, opposed the prayer, stressing that nobody had given Quayson a national assignment despite concerns by lawyers for the embattled former Assin North MP that he should be afforded a longer adjournment to enable him to campaign for the upcoming by-election.

Counsel for Quayson argued that his client was embarking on a national duty in a bid to represent the people of Assin North in parliament, hence the need to continue the trial after the by-election for Quayson to have a leveled playing field in the campaign.

Opposing the application, the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, argued that considering the charges leveled against Quayson, he could be convicted and jailed if found guilty, hence the need to try the case expeditiously to bring clarity on Quayson’s status.

-BY Daniel Bampoe

Summon Stakeholders Over Enormous Failure In Teacher Licensure Exam – Clement Apaak | Social

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The Deputy Ranking Member of the Education Committee in Parliament has called on the leadership of the committee to mobilise all relevant stakeholders in the education sector for questioning.

This reaction comes on the back of the number of teachers who failed the retake of the 2023 teacher licensure exam.

The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Clement Apaak, also expressed that the National Teaching Council, Colleges of Education and affiliates, the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education and the education committee in parliament ought to sit together to ascertain the cause of the extreme failure of teachers in the licensure exam.

The MP made this appeal during an engagement with Accra-based Citi News.

“The stakeholders in education and the parliamentary sub-committee on education in particular ought to hold a hearing by inviting those charged with preparing teachers which will include the colleges of education, the universities that the various colleges are affiliated to, the National Teaching Council, the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education so that we find out exactly where the problem is and why such a colossal number of teachers failed to pass a licensure exam,” he said.

A total of 1,277 out of the 7, 728 teachers passed the retake of the 2023 licensure exams.

The Public Relations Officer for the National Teacher Council, Dennis Osei-Owusu, in an interview, revealed that some of the teachers were writing the same paper for the 2nd and 9th time, respectively.

Over 28,000 newly trained teachers sat for the first-ever teacher licensure examination on Monday, September 10, 2018.

Out of the 28,757 teachers who wrote the first examination, 21,287, representing 74 percent passed, while 7,432 failed.

The examination sought to ensure that only qualified teachers were employed to teach as a way of improving the standard of teaching.

Source: ghanaweb.com

 

 



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Coach Iddrisu Suheiru Napari remanded

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Coach Iddrisu Suheiru Napari has been remanded into police custody by the Tamale District Magistrate Court today, Wednesday, June 21.

The court has adjourned the case to Monday, June 26, 2023.

This was Napari’s first appearance before the Presiding Judge, Justice Issifu Sulemana.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault.

The assault took place during a football match in Tamale, where Coach Napari attacked the female referee, Abdul Rahman Sakina Nasara.

Following the incident, both the Ghana Football Association and the Northern Regional Football Association issued a wanted notice for Napari.

However, he surrendered himself to the Northern Regional Police Headquarters on June 19, 2023, after being on the run.

The incident occurred during a Women’s Division 1B League match between Tiyumbu Ladies FC and Soccer Missionaries Ladies at Game Centre 3 on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

In response to the incident, Mr. Napari, also known as Kubli, was relieved of his positions as Assistant Treasurer in the Executive Committee of the Northern Regional Women’s Football Clubs Association and as Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee in the Sagnarigu Municipal Football Association.

Speaker Bagbin counsels Assemblies against partisan decision-making

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By Rosemary Wayo

Tamale, June 21, GNA – Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament has counselled Presiding Members (PMs) and District Assemblies against making partisan decisions at the local level to the detriment of the country’s security.

He said, “As we approach an election year, we must strive to avoid partisan decision-making at the local level that favours one political party against the other.”

He stated that partisanship threatened the autonomy and independence of local government administration.

The Speaker said this in a speech read on his behalf by Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu, First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, at the National Conference of Presiding Members.

The conference took place in Tamale where PMs across districts in the country assembled to talk through issues pertaining local government.

The theme for this year’s conference was: “The Role of Local Authorities in Ensuring Public Safety: The Business for All”.

Speaker Bagbin urged PMs to take into consideration the volatile nature of elections to make decisions that would not compromise public security as the election season approached.

He reiterated that by safeguarding the integrity and apolitical nature of district assemblies, efficiency and effectiveness could be enhanced in serving the safety needs of local communities.

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6,451 Fail GES Teacher Licensure Exams…Only 1,277 Passed | Education

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A total of 6,451 prospective teachers failed the 2023 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination conducted in May 2023, according to the Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC), Dr Christian Addai-Poku.

The Registrar speaking in an interview on Peace FM‘s morning show ‘Kokrokoo‘ explained “5000 out of 7000 passed Literacy, 56 percent passed Numeracy and about 54 percent passed Essential Professional Skills”.

According to him, English is very important in teaching. “Every teacher needs basic knowledge in literacy to be able to teach. So we test the prospective teachers on that. They are also tested on numeracy to be able to convert figures…”

Dr Addai Poku has advised that some of these prospective teachers undergo counselling to be sure that teaching is truly their passion.

“Some of them have completed teacher training schools, Universities, etc so the question is how they were able to complete the school if they keep failing the licensure exams but…we get these results every time…some have written one paper ten times. It’s worrying because had it not been for the licensure exams they will all enter directly into teaching”

Listen to him in the video below

English is very important in teachig. Every teacher needs basic knowledge in literacy to be able to teach. So we test the prospective teachers on that apart from numeracy to be able to convert figures…some of them have completed teacher training schools, university etc so the question is how they were able to complete the school if they keep failing the licensure exams but…we get this results every time…some have written one paper for ten times. According to him some of the candidates need counselling because perhaps teaching is not their field. 5000 out 7000 passed literacy. 56 percent passed numeracy and about 54 percent passed essential professional skills. 

It’s worrying because had it not been the licensure exams they will all enter directly into teaching

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SMEs and women in Ghana to benefit from USD $30 million Access Bank and EBID loan agreement

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Access Bank, Ghana and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed an agreement to provide a line of credit in amount of USD$30 million to the former for the financing of the operations of SMEs and Access Bank’s allies in key sectors of the Ghanaian economy such as; agribusiness, infrastructure and transport among others.

The agreement was signed at the Marriott International Hotel in Accra on Tuesday 20 June, 2023. In his speech at the signing ceremony, the President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Nana Donkor stressed the need for EBID to extend such a facility to the local banks.

He also mentioned that EBID has done all the necessary checks and diligence and has found Access Bank, Ghana worthy of such agreement.

“Having come out of the COVID and the war in Ukraine, it is important for us to pay attention to the private sector, the engine of growth. Therefore as a regional financial institution our aim is to ensure that we speed up the sustainable development of our economies and the private sector which we believe can drive the progress that we all yearn for” President of EBID told the media.

“Additionally, a portion of the funds which is 15% of the U$D 30 million has been earmarked to women towards the support of women businesses. This means that the bank pays attention to gender. As a bank we have a gender policy which gives equal opportunities to women” Dr. Donkor.

According to the President of EBID, the agreement between them and Access Bank, Ghana is in line with EBID’s strategic orientations to provide local banks who are on the ground in ECOWAS member countries and have the capacity to support and guide local promoters to enhance their operations.

On his part, the Managing Director of Access Bank, Ghana Olumide Olatunji said despite the debt exchange and the impact it had on financial institutions in Ghana, Access Bank Ghana has remained resolute to ensure that it continues to make impact in everywhere among the 18 African countries the bank is currently operating by crediting credit to support businesses. “In order to achieve this, we make sure that we choose our partners very carefully”.

He has appealed to the customers of the bank to seize the opportunity to also participate and benefit from the agreement. “If you are a customer of Access Bank, this is another platform for us to serve you and work with you to grow your businesses knowing that credit creation is critical for any business to grow in the economies in which we are operating”.

Bagbin pledges GH₵100k support to Medeama SC

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Medeama SC are champions of Ghana Premier League

The champions of the Ghana Premier League, Medeama Sporting Club (SC), received a generous pledge of GH₵100,000 from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.

During a ceremony at parliament on Wednesday, Mr. Bagbin expressed his support by making the financial commitment, as Medeama SC’s team and management, led by the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, presented their well-deserved trophy.

Members of Parliament took the opportunity to commend the team’s remarkable achievement and discussed strategies to reignite the passion for the Ghana Premier League among fans.

Medeama SC secured their historic first title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Tamale City at Akoon Park on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Throughout the league campaign, Medeama SC exhibited exceptional performance, emerging victorious in 18 matches, drawing six, and experiencing 10 defeats.

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Suhuyini ‘fights’ govt over planned demolition of Tamale timber market

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The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini has described as insensitive plans by the government to demolish the Tamale Aboabo Timber Market in the Northern Region.

Mr Suhuyini contends that the land which is inhabited by many traders who sell timber products was sold to a private developer by the government in 2020 for redevelopment.

Addressing the media in Parliament, the lawmaker said the government has failed to offer compensation and alternative for the affected dwellers ahead of the planned demolition.

The MP who summoned the Minister to Parliament indicated that the traders who have occupied the land for decades are losing their livelihoods as a result of the move.

He, therefore, wants the government to take immediate action to save the traders.

Reacting to the claims, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, said the state followed due process in leasing the land to the private developer in line with the redevelopment plan started by the Rawlings administration.

The Damango MP also assured government was ready to pay compensation.

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