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Marine Police intercept truckload of stolen rail lines in Western Region | A KIA Rhino truck with stolen rail sleepers has been intercepted by the Marine PoliceThe driver and the owner of the consignment abscondedBut the police arrested the owner of the vehicle | null | Ghana | Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/188408-marine-police-intercept-truckload-stolen-rail-lines-western-region.html |
KIA generates over $17m from COVID-19 testing; gives $1m to Airport Company as royalties | The Kotoka International Airport has revealed that it has accrued over $17m between September and December 2020 from COVID-19 testingOut of the $17 accrued, the Ghana Airport Company Limited was paid $1mThis is as a result of contractual agreement to a sharing ratio of 10 to 140 dollars out of the $150 testing fee | null | Ghana | Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188404-airport-company-recieves-1m-17m-kias-covid-19-testing-exercise.html |
Video of 'oyibo' man speaking fluent Twi stuns Ghanaian passengers on bus | A video of a white man speaking fluent Twi with some Ghanaian diasporas on a bus has gone viralThe man who has been reported as a native of London in the United Kingdom disclosed that he learned the Asante Twi during his stay in GhanaHe indicated that he knows Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region | null | Ghana | Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188393-video-oyibo-man-speaking-fluent-twi-bus-stuns-ghanaian-passengers.html |
Meet the female coup plotter who wanted Akufo-Addo 'finished' when he is finally captured | One of the coup plotters who wanted to kick Akufo-Addo out of power happens to be a womanShe was serving with the Ghana Army until she was arrested as part of the coup plottersAccording to a witness' statement, she, in particular, wanted the president eliminated immediately he was captured | null | Ghana | Friday, June 11, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188366-meet-female-coup-plotter-wanted-akufo-addo-finished-captured.html |
Florence Kpoblenu: Mom of 2 abandoned by her husband gives account of how she became blind | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188350-florence-kpoblenu-mom-2-abandoned-by-husband-chilling-account-blind.html |
Asiedu Nketiah boasts at NDC's 29th anniversary; says they are the best in Ghana | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188372-29th-anniversary-ndc-successful-political-party-ghana-asiedu-nketiah.html |
Tears of joy as missing children reunite and embrace their parents in an emotional video | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188359-tears-joy-missing-children-reunite-embrace-parents-emotional-videos.html |
Throwback Photos of Pastor Who Was Expelled from Church in 1975 Resurface as he Clocks 80 | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4:21 PM
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Mohammed Awal
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/188153-throwback-photos-pastor-kumuyi-who-was-expelled-church-1975-resurface-clocks-80.html |
Nursing mother Allegedly beats 3-year-old stepdaughter to death at Pokuase | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 4:46 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/188301-nursing-mother-allegedly-beats-3-year-stepdaughter-death-pokuase.html |
Mentie Obiaa: Kojo Yankson drops beautiful photo after Abena Korkor claimed she slept with him | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 3:49 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188271-kojo-yankson-drops-beautiful-photo-abena-korkor-claimed-slept-him.html |
Covid 19 hits Parliament again; MP and his family all test positive | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/188291-covid-19-hits-parliament-mp-family-test-positive.html |
MTN Ghana bags 7 awards at the 6th finance and innovation awards | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/188286-mtn-ghana-bags-seven-awards-at-the-6th-finance-innovation-awards.html |
Regina Asamoah: Meet the award-winning Ghanaian journalist reuniting missing children with their families | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188248-regina-asamoah-meet-award-winning-ghanaian-journalist-reuniting-missing-children-families.html |
27-yr-old lady stabs boyfriend to death over refusal to give her 'Akranti3 nkwan' | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188262-27-yr-lady-stabs-boyfriend-death-refusal-give-akranti3-nkwan.html |
C/R: 3 miners die instantly after mining truck runs over them at Ayamfuri | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188252-truck-runs-miners-a-town-central-region.html |
Mental Health: 5 things everyone needs to know about the Bipolar disorder | null | null | Ghana | Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188209-mental-health-5-bipolar-disorder.html |
Galamseyers who fingered presidency granted bail; jubilate wildly in court amid who say man no dey chants | null | null | Ghana | Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/188194-galamseyers-presidency-bail-jubilate-court.html |
Organizers of Sir John's funeral should be dealt with; they disregarded COVID protocols - GMA tells IGP | null | null | Ghana | Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188119-organisers-sir-johns-funeral-dealt-disregarded-covid-protocols-gma-igp.html |
He Was in the Womb for 15 Months, Other Strange and Interesting Information You Did Not Know About TB Joshua | null | null | Ghana | Monday, June 07, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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Edwin Lamptey
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/188074-he-was-womb-15-months-other-strange-interesting-facts-you-did-not-know-about-prophet-tb-joshua.html |
You can go to jail for refusing to eat your wife's food; it constitutes domestic violence DOVVSU | null | null | Ghana | Monday, June 07, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188109-you-jail-refusing-eat-wifes-food-constitutes-domestic-violence-dovvsu.html |
16-year-old fetish priest arrested with 3 minors over money rituals | null | null | Ghana | Monday, June 07, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188106-16-year-fetish-priest-arrested-3-minors-money-rituals.html |
Stop the noise over Akufo-Addos jet trip and respect parliamentary rule Afenyo tells Ablakwa | null | null | Ghana | Monday, June 07, 2021 at 8:48 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188102-stop-noise-akufo-addos-jet-trip-respect-parliamentary-rule-afenyo-tells-ablakwa.html |
TB Joshua was reportedly airlifted to Turkey for stroke treatment two months to his death | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, June 06, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/188091-tb-joshua-reportedly-airlifted-turkey-stroke-treatment-months-death.html |
I respect NPP's Asabee, he never slept with me - Abena Korkor | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, June 06, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/188089-i-respect-npps-asabee-slept-abena-korkor.html |
Upon all their money, Date Rush is donating 1000 cedis to Psychiatric Hospital - Abena Korkor | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, June 06, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/188082-upon-money-date-rush-donating-1000-cedis-psychiatric-hospital-abena-korkor.html |
4 suspected narcotics dealers in Ashaiman arrested by police | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, June 06, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187994-4-suspected-narcotics-dealers-ashaiman-arrested-by-police.html |
Elizabeth Asantewaa, woman who lost leg to bomb attack at Nkrumahs event, has died | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, June 05, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/188051-elizabeth-asantewaa-woman-lost-leg-bomb-attack-nkrumahs-event-died.html |
Blame us for cement-loading ambulance saga - Car servicing company confesses | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, June 05, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/188050-blame-cement-loading-ambulance-saga-car-servicing-company-confesses.html |
We deserve applauds for increasing lorry fare by just 13% despite fuel increment - GPRTU | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188032-we-deserve-applauds-increasing-lorry-fare-by-13-fuel-increment.html |
Tears flow as car runs over and kills popular Ghana National College teacher | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188024-tears-flow-car-runs-kills-popular-ghana-national-college-teacher.html |
Bernard Nartey: Meet the Ghanaian artisan who converts used tyres into beautiful furniture | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/188011-bernard-nartey-meet-ghanaian-artisan-converts-tyres-beautiful-furniture.html |
Sharp brain: Rasta Tyrone Marhguy sits for exams on first day at Achimota School | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 3:09 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188017-sharp-brain-rasta-tyrone-marhguy-sits-exams-day-achimota-school.html |
Remembering Rawlings on June 4: He made peace with Atta Mills before he died Anyidoho | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/188008-remembering-rawlings-june-4-he-peace-atta-mills-died-anyidoho.html |
21-Year-Old Rema, other young Africans make Forbes 30 Under 30 list | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187990-21-year-old-rema-other-bright-young-africans-make-forbes-30-under-30-list.html |
Mother in tears as her 6-year-old son with a hole in the heart receives over GHc52k for surgery | null | null | Ghana | Friday, June 04, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187987-mother-tears-6-year-son-a-hole-heart-receives-ghc52k-surgery.html |
Lorry fares gone up by 13% as fuel prices increased weeks ago | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187911-lorry-fares-by-13-fuel-prices-increased-weeks-ago.html |
DRC Records 61 Earthquakes in A Day Following Volcanic Eruption of Mount Nyiragongo | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/187710-drc-records-61-earthquakes-a-day-following-volcanic-eruption-mount-nyiragongo.html |
Kasoa ritual killing: Judge in charge of case abandons case and resigns | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187903-kasoa-ritual-killing-judge-charge-case-abandons-case-resigns.html |
Im Grateful: Lady Gets a Job As Data Scientist With LinkedIn, Shares New Work Photo | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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Mohammed Awal
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187760-im-grateful-lady-gets-a-job-as-data-scientist-with-linkedin-shares-new-work-photo.html |
It is not in the place of the Achimota School board to appeal the court ruling - Education minister | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187889-it-place-achimota-school-board-appeal-court-ruling-education-minister.html |
Accra High Court grants 6 Chinese nationals arrested for galamsey bail | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/187882-accra-high-court-grants-6-chinese-nationals-arrested-galamsey-bail.html |
2 armed robbers beaten mercilessly to pulp for attempting to rob MoMo agent | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187841-2-armed-robbers-beaten-mercilessly-pulp-attempting-rob-momo-agent.html |
Kids Get New Soccer Pitch, Enrolled in School after Challenging man to Football Game | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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Edwin Lamptey
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187870-community-kids-get-fine-soccer-pitch-enrolled-school-challenging-a-stranger-street-football-game.html |
Journalists sacked from courtroom ahead of judgement on Achimota school case | null | null | Ghana | Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187743-journalists-sacked-courtroom-judgement-achimota-school-case.html |
C/R: Massive shock in Asikuma Odobeng Brakwa as Police arrest couple for allegedly burying son alive | null | null | Ghana | Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/187730-cr-massive-shock-asikuma-odobeng-brakwa-police-arrest-couple-allegedly-burying-son-alive.html |
Body of missing Anglogold Ashanti miner retrieved from Obuasi mines | null | null | Ghana | Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187721-body-missing-anglogold-ashanti-miner-retrieved-obuasi-mines.html |
N/R: Ghanaian woman sits for AOGC aptitude test with her baby at Tamale | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 8:50 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187716-nr-ghanaian-woman-sits-aogc-aptitude-test-baby-tamale.html |
High fuel prices: Goil urges Ghanaians to see it as their own | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/187720-high-fuel-prices-goil-urges-ghanaians-invest-local-companies.html |
Chelsea fan stabbed to death by former lover at Teshie during victory celebrations | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/187708-chelsea-fan-stabbed-death-by-lover-teshie-victory-celebrations.html |
Aku Akuffo: 5 photos of Akufo-Addo's niece who 'rubbished' degrees from Ho Poly | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 12:01 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187705-aku-akuffo-5-photos-akufo-addos-niece-rubbished-degrees-ho-poly.html |
Nigeria's Buhari meets Nana Addo over retail feud between Ghana and Nigerian traders | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/187707-nigerias-buhari-meets-nana-addo-retail-feud-ghana-nigerian-traders.html |
US businessman in Ghana petitions US Congress to investigate Rawlings' death | null | null | Ghana | Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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Nii Ayi Ayitey | https://yen.com.gh/187702-us-businessman-ghana-petitions-us-congress-investigate-rawlings-death.html |
Akufo-Addo conferred with PhD at UCC; urged to build a hall to be named after him | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187690-akufo-addo-conferred-phd-ucc-urged-build-a-hall-named-him.html |
Barbara: Major Mahama's Wife Mark 4th Anniversary Of His Death; Sad Photos Drop | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah | https://yen.com.gh/187682-barbara-major-mahamas-wife-mark-4th-anniversary-of-his-death-sad-photos-drop.html |
He lied, we had a fling - Abena Korkor exposes TV3's Giovani over claims he did not 'date' her | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187681-he-lied-a-fling-abena-korkor-exposes-tv3s-giovani-claims-date-her.html |
Ghana's public debt hits GH304.6billion as it rises by GH13billion | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187676-ghanas-public-debt-hits-gh3046billion-rises-by-gh13billion.html |
Eddie Watson loses mother; sad videos of actor feeding her in hospital break hearts | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187678-eddie-watson-loses-mother-sad-videos-actor-feeding-hospital-breaks-hearts.html |
Jason Derulo, girlfriend Jena Frumes welcome first Baby together | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 7:05 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187068-jason-derulo-girlfriend-jena-frumes-welcome-first-baby-together.html |
Lady set to marry her fiance after boldly asking stranger to employ him | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 6:59 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187651-massive-reactions-young-lady-helps-fiance-secure-job-stranger-finally-sets-wedding-date.html |
Female videographer covering wedding in church told to tie a cloth on her trousers or leave | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187667-reactions-female-videographer-covering-wedding-ceremony-church-ordered-tie-wrapper-her-trousers.html |
Social media comedian Elsa Majimbo says Kenya Is not safe for her | null | null | Ghana | Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187675-social-media-comedian-elsa-majimbo-kenya-is-safe-her.html |
Place a ban on mining for 1 year to plan better reforms Okyenhene tells gov't | null | null | Ghana | Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:10 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187632-place-a-ban-mining-1-year-plan-reforms-okyenhene-tells-govt.html |
Adane Best: Highlife Veteran Wades into #fixthecountry Campaign; Lists 5 big Things to be Fixed | null | null | Ghana | Friday, May 28, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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Naa Ayeley Aryee | https://yen.com.gh/187628-adane-best-highlife-veteran-wades-fixthecountry-campaign-lists-5-big-things-fixed.html |
Ablakwa claims Akufo-Addo spent GHS2.8m on private jet to Paris, Johannesburg | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187610-ablakwa-claims-akufo-addo-spends-ghs28m-private-jet-paris-johannesburg.html |
Samuel Asante: JHS 2 student builds electric incubator that hatches chicks | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187599-samuel-asante-jhs-2-student-builds-electric-incubator-hatches-chicks.html |
I have never met Suale before - Ansu Gyeabour denies killing claims by Ken Agyapong | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187598-i-met-suale-ansu-gyeabour-denies-killing-claims-by-ken-agyapong.html |
C/R: Police arrest 2 persons in connection with Bremang galamsey pit collapse that killed 3; trapped 15 | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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Mohammed Awal | https://yen.com.gh/187577-cr-police-arrest-2-persons-connection-bremang-galamsey-pit-collapse-killed-3-trapped-15.html |
Harry Asah: Ghanaian man earns degree in Automobile Engineering despite his disability | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 12:21 PM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/187562-harry-asah-ghanaian-man-earns-degree-automobile-engineering-disability.html |
Meet Mia Gayra Ahenkan Sosu, the latest addition to Madina MP's family(Photos) | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187571-meet-mia-gayra-ahenkan-sosu-latest-addition-madina-mps-familyphotos.html |
Man shoots himself dead after thinking he had killed cheating girlfriend | null | null | Ghana | Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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Priscilla Aklorbortu | https://yen.com.gh/187560-man-shoots-dead-thinking-shot-cheating-girlfriend.html |
Gorgeous SA Woman Celebrates Life After Living with HIV for 22 Years | null | null | Ghana | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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Mohammed Awal
Aba Afful | https://yen.com.gh/187089-gorgeous-sa-woman-celebrates-life-after-living-hiv-22-years.html |
Apentubuom residents burn vehicle allegedly used by soldiers to rob a gold dealer | Youth of Apentubuom, a community in the Bosome-Freho District of the Ashanti Region, have reported razed down a vehicle that was allegedly used by some soldiers to rob a gold dealer.
A viral video from the scene of the incident, which was shared by Edhub on X on November 27, 2023, showed the vehicle that was allegedly used for the robbery before and after it was burnt.
The vehicle, a Mitsubishi Pajero, had the registration number, GS 3236-17.
One of the men who took the video can be heard saying that the robbers abandoned the vehicle after they could no longer move due to a massive pothole on the road.
This car was used for a robbery. They come to steal the gold of a miner as well as his money at a community in Bosome-Freho called Apentubuom.
They captured the miner and were in the car with him till they got locked here, he said in Twi before the car was burnt.
This is the car of the armed robbers. The soldiers who are armed robbers this is the state of their car now, he said after the car was burnt.
Watch the video below:
A Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GS 3236-17 was set on fire by enraged youth at Apentubuom in the Bosome-Freho district after it was used by some alleged military men to rob a gold miner of his gold and money.
The alleged robbers abandoned the vehicle after they... pic.twitter.com/XvhIT5xX0J EDHUB????i (@eddie_wrt) November 27, 2023
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Ghanas leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Apentubuom-residents-burn-vehicle-allegedly-used-by-soldiers-to-rob-a-gold-dealer-1888448 |
Lets fight together to prevent suicide - Dr. Yennusalug Maalug | The Executive Director of a mental health institute, Dr. Yennusalug Maalug has called on individuals and organisations to contribute their om Maquota towards the prevention of suicide in Ghana.
Dr. Maalug explained that suicide is a deliberate act of taking ones life in a culturally unacceptable manner.
He pointed out that the UN through the WHO aims at a 1/3rd reduction of global suicide rates by 2030 in line with the SDG 3.4 target.
The World Health Organization reported in 2020 that approximately 1,993 suicides occurred in Ghana annually. A report in Ghana on suicide attempt trends over four years also revealed that 707 suicide attempts occurred in 2018, 880 in 2019, 777 in 2020, and 417 as of June 2021.
Speaking at an awareness creation forum with staff of FrieslandCampina at Volta Place in Accra on the theme Zero Male Suicide as part of this years International Mens Day celebration, Dr. Maalug said suicide is preventable.
He added his voice to the need for a national suicide strategy to reduce the rate of suicides in Ghana.
He intimated that such a strategy on suicide will help to provide homemade but pertinent proposals and guidelines in the areas of suicide research, surveillance, and responsible media reportage.
A national suicide plan, he further added will offer support for persons in suicidal crises, make provision for family members left behind or bereaved by suicides, and also provide a standard framework for non-governmental organizations involved in suicide prevention.
The audience was very grateful and expressed their appreciation towards TMI for their impactful presentation. | Fred Dzakpata | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Let-s-fight-together-to-prevent-suicide-Dr-Yennusalug-Maalug-1888403 |
Ghana Ally Forum Commends National Security Ministry's intervention, calls for comprehensive investigations | The Ghana Ally Forum (GAF) extends its commendation to the Ministry of National Security, under the leadership of Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah, for their prudent decision to halt the planned demonstration by the Fixing the Country Movement at the Cantonments office of former President, John Dramani Mahama. This intervention, grounded in security considerations, exemplifies responsible governance and prioritization of national peace.
Acknowledging the shift in strategy:
We also, acknowledge the recent announcement by Ernest Owusu-Bempah, Convener of the Fixing the Country Movement, regarding the indefinite suspension of their demonstration and their intention to rather seek the Office of the Special Prosecutor's intervention in the Airbus saga. We view this as a positive step towards employing legal and constitutional avenues for addressing national issues.
Call for Owusu Bempah to consider a broader investigative scope:
While the Airbus issue remains a matter of public interest, we urge the Fixing the Country Movement and Owusu Bempah to not limit their advocacy to this single issue. In the spirit of fairness and comprehensive accountability, we propose that their campaign also includes other significant matters that have raised public concern under the current NPP administration since 2017. These include, but are not limited to:
The excavator scandal: Involving the disappearance of hundreds of excavators seized from illegal mining sites, raising questions about enforcement and corruption in the mining sector.
Allegations of corruption in COVID-19 PPE procurement: Concerns over the transparency and fairness in the procurement of personal protective equipment and relief items during the pandemic.
Controversies in government contract awards: Potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency in the awarding of government contracts.
Management of National Oil and Gas Resources: Issues surrounding the allocation, use, and revenue management from national oil and gas resources.
Banking sector crisis: The handling of the banking sector cleanup, which led to the collapse of several banks and financial institutions, affecting thousands of customers and employees.
PDS scandal: The Power Distribution Services Ghana scandal involving allegations of fraudulent guarantees in the energy sector.
KelniGVG contract: Concerns over the $89 million contract with KelniGVG for telecommunications traffic monitoring, raising issues of the procurement process and value for money.
Agyapa Royalties deal:Allegations of lack of transparency and potential conflict of interest in the Agyapa Mineral Royalties Limited deal.
COVID-19 fund management: Questions regarding the allocation and utilization of funds raised to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Allegations of judicial corruption: Reports and accusations of corruption within the judiciary, undermining the rule of law and public trust.
Galamsey (Illegal mining) operations: Ongoing issues with illegal mining, including environmental damage and enforcement of regulations.
Public sector corruption allegations: Various allegations of corruption within different levels of the public sector, affecting service delivery and public trust.
By addressing these issues, the Fixing the Country Movement can demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive accountability and transparency, transcending partisan politics for the betterment of Ghana.
To Ghana Police: The irony in authorizing the protest:
We still find it imperative to address the role the Ghana Police Service played in earlier granting permission for the needless demonstration. As the guardians of peace and order, it is profoundly disconcerting to witness the very institution entrusted with our safety and stability inadvertently paving the way for potential chaos and political unrest. The irony is stark and troubling: the police, expected to be the bastion of right and order, appeared poised to enable actions that could have spiraled into confrontation and anarchy at the office of former President John Mahama.
Such a course would not only have threatened the peace at John Mahamas office but risked escalating into broader national security concerns. We urge the Police Service to introspect and realign with its core mission of impartiality and protection for all citizens, ensuring that their actions do not contradict the very principles they are sworn to uphold.
A call for non-partisan accountability:
We believe that the pursuit of accountability and transparency should transcend political affiliations. It is in the best interest of our nation that all matters of public concern, regardless of the administration under which they occurred, are thoroughly investigated, and addressed.
The Ghana Ally Forum remains committed to supporting lawful, peaceful, and constructive approaches to national issues. We stand with all Ghanaians in the quest for a just, transparent, and accountable governance system.
We recognize that the path to a truly democratic and fair society is not easy, nor is it the responsibility of a single group or individual. It requires the collective effort of all Ghanaians, united in the vision of a nation where the rule of law prevails, and where every citizen's rights and dignity are respected.
As we move forward, the Ghana Ally Forum will continue to monitor, advocate, and participate in activities that align with our core values of democracy and good governance. We remain vigilant and ready to support any action that contributes positively to the political, social, and economic fabric of Ghana.
Together, let us work towards a future where justice, equity, and peace are not just ideals, but realities that every Ghanaian experiences in their daily lives. Our commitment is unwavering, and our resolve is stronger than ever. For a just, transparent, and accountable Ghana, we stand united. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Ghana-Ally-Forum-Commends-National-Security-Ministry-s-intervention-calls-for-comprehensive-investigations-1888397 |
Epidemic looms as encroachers turn forest reserve into cemetery | Some encroachers have turned the forest reserve around the Barekese Dam into a cemetery causing fear and panic among residents in the area.
A visit to the area by OTEC News reporter, Jacob Agyenim Boateng to the Dam, located at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region, indicated that some dead bodies have been buried a few meters away from the Dam.
The Assembly Member for Asenie-Marban Electoral Area, Ernest Adusei in an interview with OTEC News reporter, Jacob Agyenim Boateng on Saturday, November 25, 20203 said encroachment on the buffer zone of the Barekese Dam was at an alarming stage as trees planted to serve as cover and protect the Dam from shrinking have been cut down by farmers, exposing the reservoir to evaporation.
He noted that some experts have on countless occasions warned that the situation could cause severe water shortage and other pipe-borne diseases in parts of the Ashanti Region but nothing has been done about it.
"The Barekese Dam built on the Offin River in June 1969 was to serve as a water treatment plant to provide potable water for the people of Kumasi and its environs".
"It also supplies about 80 percent portable water to the city but some known and unknown individuals have taken over the forest reserve around the dam turning it into a cemetery and cultivating crops like maize, cassava, and other foodstuff", he said.
He revealed that over fifteen bodies have been buried near the Dam, adding that the situation could be worse if authorities in the region fail to act accordingly.
Ernest Adusei disclosed that he has informed the District Chief Executive Officer (DCE) of the area, Rebecca Yeboah yet nothing has been done to curb the situation.
However, the Chief of Barekese Nana Okofo Amoapem Brenya I accused Nana Asuofua Anwomahene of burying his royals at the Dam's buffer zone.
He noted that all efforts to halt the chief from burying dead bodies on the land have proven futile, adding that he has moved to inform the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to get a proper solution to the matter.
Responding to the accusations, the Anwomahene Nana Fiebonasi II said it was not entirely true that he had been burying dead bodies.
He noted that he called on the DCE in the area for support after discovering that some individuals were engaging in chainsaw activities and burying dead bodies on the land but received no support to stop the problem.
He added that he stopped going to the area after some chainsaw operators threatened to shoot him, giving room for some unscrupulous individuals to do whatever they wanted on the land. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Epidemic-looms-as-encroachers-turn-forest-reserve-into-cemetery-1888358 |
Appianyinase Foundation rewards two students | Education-driven traditional ruler, Appianyinasehene of Juaben Traditional Area, Ashanti Region, Nana Kwanin Kwanfo II has rewarded two students who excelled in the last BECE Examination.
The duo- Rebecca Boatemaa and Elizabeth Arthur attained an aggregate 9 each in this year's BECE within the Juaben Municipality.
Consequently, the Appianyinase Foundation has presented a financial reward of 1,500gh each to the beneficiary students, exercise books, pens, maths set and Citations for their respective brilliant performance.
The Appianyinasehene stated that the gesture was to congratulate and urge them to strive for excellence in their academic pursuit.
" This is just a token, but l believe it is also symbolic, as intelligent as they are, they will realize that if they push harder they will receive a bigger reward. The foundation thought it prudent to support them with cash and educational materials. We also urging those preparing for future BECE in the area to push for single digits," said the Appianyinasehene.
Elizabeth from Nobewam MA JHS and Rebecca from Duampopo MA jHS in separate interviews expressed thanks to the Appianyinase Foundation for the gesture and promised to strive harder on the academic calendar.
The Appianyinase Foundation has consistently for close to a decade supported education in the Juaben Traditional Area.
It is in support of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Education Foundation program. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Appianyinase-Foundation-rewards-two-students-1888280 |
Experienced photojournalist Gifty Lawson bags master's degree in diplomacy | One of Ghana's most versatile and experienced photojournalists, Gifty Ama Lawson, has graduated from the Accra-based higher learning institution, the SALT Institute, with a master's degree.
Lawson - who has worked with Western Publications Limited, publishers of Ghana's number one privately-owned newspaper, Daily Guide, graduated over the weekend with an Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy.
The graduation ceremony took place at the SALT Institute City Campus, New Achimota in Accra on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Gifty Lawson has worked as a photojournalist for several years, covering both Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo. Lawson is highly proficient in telling compelling stories through images that evoke emotion and engagement. Adept at working in diverse environments and adapting to various subjects, she is passionate about documenting the world's complexities, from human interest to social issues, with an unwavering commitment to truth and authenticity.
Gifty Lawson is a graduate of Wisconsin International University College where she pursued an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management. But her strong commitment and dedication to promoting global justice, equality, peace, and human rights led her to pursuing a Master's Degree In International Relations and Diplomacy.
Her dream is to collaborate with organizations like the United Nations, and NGOs to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights and as well advocate for policies that better respond to humanitarian crisis, Refugee rights, and gender equality.
As an aspiring diplomat, Ms. Lawson aims to bridge divides and foster Diplomatic relationships rooted in human rights, contributing to a more equitable and peaceful world.
About the 2nd graduation
Delivering a welcome address during the short but colorful graduation ceremony, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the SALT Institute, Barrister Emeka Nwankpa, recounted that since its inception in 2003 as a Christian leadership training institution, and then later in 2018 as an accredited tertiary institution, SALT Institute's journey has been remarkable.
According to him, the goal of SALT Institute is to be a transformational centre for top-notch education that resonates with the ambitions of a continent ready to redefine its role on the global stage, saying "we believe strongly that, as Africans, we have the innate ability to lead, invent, and make significant contributions to the global advancement of humanity."
The Rector of SALT Institute, Ambassador Dr. Kodzo Alabo, says his outfit [SALT Institute] was under the mentorship of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and affiliated also to the Joseph Business School (JBS) in Chicago, USA. | Melvin Tarlue | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Experienced-photojournalist-Gifty-Lawson-bags-master-s-degree-in-diplomacy-1888262 |
Chereponi clash: MP urges factions to embrace peace for development to strive | The Member of Parliament for the Chereponi Constituency of the North East Region, Tahiru Abdul Razak, has urged the residents in the area to embrace peace and allow development to strive.
The member parliament call comes at the back of the latest communal clash on Monday, November 20, 2023, between the Wenchiki community and the Danbu community in the Chereponi district, which resulted in the deaths of four people.
Four people, including two women and two men, were shot dead in the communal clash between the two communities.
It said that the Wenchiki chief, Naa Abubakar Awuffor, and other chiefs were honored with an invitation to attend the "thank you" tour of the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to Nalerigu, the North East Regional capital.
However, the Wenchiki chief was attacked in a community called Danbu in the Chereponi district, which led to a reprisal attack from the Wenchiki community.
The Sporadic shooting from the two communities resulted in the death of four persons leaving one person injured and was sent to a hospital in the neighboring Togo.
Calm was restored the next day after the deployment of the military and the police to the area.
In an interview with the Member of Parliament for the Chereponi constituency, Tahiru Abdul Razak says he will sit with both factions in the Wenchiki community and the Danbu community to find a lasting solution to the communal clash issues in the area when he returns from Accra.
"With peace, we can develop the area," Razak said.
"I always pray and urge them that we should stop this fight and continue to embrace peace. Because without peace we can never develop. I am pleading with both factions to let us have peace prevail so that together we can grow the constituency as well as their communities," he added.
There have been some chieftaincy issues between these two communities in the Chereponi district for the past years.
The MP is therefore urging both factions to put the guns down and think about the vulnerable who always suffer anytime there are disputes in the area. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Chereponi-clash-MP-urges-factions-to-embrace-peace-for-development-to-strive-1888241 |
Ama Pomaa Boateng organizes free robotics training for students in Juaben Constituency | In a bid to empower the youth and foster digital literacy within the Juaben Constituency, the Member of Parliament for Juaben and Deputy Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ama Pomaa Boateng, has funded a comprehensive training program in robotics for 120 students in the Juaben Constituency.
The initiative, aimed at equipping the youth with valuable skills in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, saw participants engage in an intensive and hands-on learning experience.
The program covered key aspects of web development and the Internet of Things (IoT), providing the students with a solid foundation in these crucial technological domains.
To ensure the continuity of their exploration, Hon. Ama Pomaa Boateng donated smart watches and phones to the participants. Additionally, she donated STEM Kits to the ICT centres, fostering continuous practice and creating opportunities for more children to benefit from similar training.
Through her educational Tech Club, the Pomaa Tech Club which she donated one thousand Ghana Cedis to the ICT Centers to help with operational activities, Hon Ama Pomaa seeks to sustain the momentum and enthusiasm for technology in Juaben Constituency.
In collaboration with the Juaben Municipal Education Directorate, I am excited to announce the upcoming Trainer of Trainer program for ICT teachers. This initiative ensures the continuous training of communities in Juaben, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in robotics education, Ama Pomaa Boateng said.
The event provided a platform for the students to showcase their projects and achievements, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions they developed during the training.
The Municipal Chief Executive (Hon Omane Aboagye) commended Hon. Ama Pomaa Boateng for the thoughtful initiative and emphasized the positive impact such programs have on community development.
Parents and guardians in attendance expressed their appreciation for the initiative, noting the transformative effect it had on their children's lives. They highlighted the foresight of Hon Ama Pomaa Boateng in recognizing the need for practical skills that align with the demands of the contemporary job market.
As the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ama Pomaa Boateng reiterated the government's commitment to fostering digital inclusion and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital era.
The success of this program serves as a testament to Hon Ama Pomaa Boatengs dedication to the well-being and progress of the constituents in Juaben.
The Member of Parliament expressed gratitude to all partners and stakeholders who supported the initiative, including the dedicated trainers who played a crucial role in imparting knowledge and skills to the participants.
The graduation ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including the MCE for Juaben, Municipal Director of Education, Assembly Members, Presiding Members, ICT Coordinators, dedicated teachers, proud parents, esteemed head teachers from various schools and the entire constituents. | null | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Ama-Pomaa-Boateng-organizes-free-robotics-training-for-students-in-Juaben-Constituency-1888196 |
We only intervened to settle dispute between family of Ga Manye and Ga Traditional Council - Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse | The Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, Overlord of the Ga Dangme States, has raised concerns about a publication in the media about the committee formed to mediate the impasse between the family of the late Ga Manye and the Ga Traditional Council.
According to a statement by the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, dated November 21, 2023, the publication about a committee set up by that Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse does not represent the truth and may result in distorting the peace that exists among the states.
In the reports, it stated that the 'Wor-Lumor Konor Borketey Laweh Trusu XXXIII, Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, has established a committee to orchestrate a fitting burial for the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omadru III.'
This, according to the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, is not only inaccurate, but also has the potential to disrupt the peace and unity of the Ga State.
The office explained that in his role as the guardian of customs and traditions, the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse bears the responsibility of ensuring that the traditional institutions and customs of the various Ga Dangme towns are held in high regard, rather than being discredited.
Setting the records straight, they clarified that the office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse intervened in response to the challenges surrounding the state funeral organised by the Ga Traditional Council Funeral Committee for the late Ga Manye.
It will be recalled that the state funeral for the late Ga Manye organised by the Ga Traditional Council Funeral Committee was pre-overwhelmed with misunderstanding between the family of the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Amaedru III, and the Ga Traditional Council (GTC). The family of the late Ga Manye paid a courtesy call in the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse and pleaded with him to intervene for the interment of the late queen mother.
The Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse constituted a team of well-meaning indigenes to attend to the delicate issue. His most instructive remark, however, was the need for the family of the late Ga Manye to initiate a proper apology to the Ga Traditional Council which he was prepared to let his astute individuals initiate since their foremost mandate was to bridge the gap between the family of the late Ga Manye and the GTC, the statement said.
The statement continued: This venture the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse was certain, that it would break the ice and thaw the frost that has come to exist between the two parties and would pave way for the proper internment of the Ga Manye.
The Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse's officesaid it unequivocally disassociates itself from the news reports, particularly the Adansie newspaper's publication, urging the public to treat the report with the scorn it deserves.
Emphasising the delicate nature of the situation, the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse has called on all stakeholders to exhibit maximum respect for one another, preserving the dignity of tradition and the Ga traditional leaders.
In the story by the Adansie Newspaper, the impression was rather erroneously created as though his eminence, the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, sought to undermine the GTC by seeking to organise another funeral which from the records presented was never the case.
The office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, disassociates itself from this publication and concerns it in no uncertain terms. The public is also hereby encouraged to treat the said newspaper report with the scorn it deserves. The Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse appreciates the delicacy of the issues and experts all stakeholders to exercise the maximum respect for the other to uphold the dignity of both tradition and the Ga Traditional leaders, it added.
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Aged, widows smile as Seidu Agongo, Class Group donate GH231,000 to flood victims | It was all smiles and joy for more than 1,150 elderly and other vulnerable residents of Mepe in the Volta Region when businessman and founder of the Class Media Group, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, donated a total of GH231,000 to them.
Each of the 1,158 selected victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, made up of the aged and single mothers, widows, and persons with disabilities, received at least GH200 cedis in cash to help mitigate the impact of the floods on their lives and livelihoods.
The beneficiaries were among the 12,000 people in Mepe who were affected by the dam spillage that displaced residents, destroyed houses and schools, and submerged farms.
They received the cash amounts at a special event held at the Royal Masito Palace in Mepe and graced by the Manklalo of Mepe Traditional Area and Guest of Honour, Torgbe Korsi Nego VI. It was organised by the CMG in conjunction with the Mepe Development Association.
The beneficiaries included an octogenarian, Adayo Fiawoyife, who lost her only source of livelihood, a farm, and had her house collapsed by the spillage.
I thank him, and I pray that God blesses him for his good heart and helps him to get more so he can support people like us, she said.
Touched by reports
In a speech read on his behalf by the Business Development Manager of CMG, Agyemang Oppong Peprah, Alhaji Agongo said the gesture was in recognition of his desire to help make an impact and make life better for everyone.
He said he was touched by the plight of the people when reports on Class FM, Accra FM, and CTV showed the devastating impact of the spillage on people and their properties.
He said that although the CMG and its listeners had donated to the people, he felt compelled to support the vulnerable in society.
Recalling the support he got while mending shoes for a living as a young boy, the founder of the collapsed Heritage Bank Limited said his difficult beginnings taught him to always be helpful whenever he could.
I am a product of difficulty, and with it came the lesson that the essence of our existence is not what we achieve ourselves, but how we help others achieve their goals.
Like I always say, in 100 or 200 years to come, none of us may be in existence, but the support and impact we make today will live forever, Alhaji Agongo said.
The philanthropist who constructed an outpatient block for the Child Emergency Unit of Korle Bu in 2018 noted that though disasters were bound to happen, it was the unifying force of family, friends, and community that would ensure that humanity overcame these challenges for life to continue.
This, he said, underscored the decision to come to the aid of the special group of victims.
Explaining why he settled on these classes of people, he acknowledged that although most of the citizens have been affected, these groups have been the hardest hit due to their special needs in these perilous times."
This is why my team and I are here today to provide monetary support to 1,158 aged and single mothers, widows, and persons with disability. Each person will receive a cash amount of GH200 to use in cushioning himself or herself against the unfortunate situation.
As your brothers and sisters across the country, we deeply share in the pain and frustrations that these floods have inflicted on you and your livelihoods. While we have expressed it in our hearts and from afar, the warmth that comes with physical presence is comparable to none.
With us too is the financial support, drawn from the purity of our hearts and our resolve to help our own brothers and sisters shake off the burdens of the disaster and get back on their feet," she stated.
Negative claims
Torgbe Korsi Nego VI, the Manklalo of Mepe Traditional Area, who graced the occasion with his subjects, was full of praise for Alhaji Seido Agongo and his CMG team, including CTV, Accra FM, Class FM, and Ho FM.
He noted that the population of the area is over 16,000, out of which about 12,000 were directly affected by the flood.
We thank you for coming to our aid; we are very grateful to Alhaji Seidu Agongo, and we are grateful to Class Media Group, he said
Torgbe Korsi Nego VI also used the occasion to debunk claims that residents were warned in advance to move to higher ground but were adamant.
It is not true that we were told to evacuate before the flood, he told the news team, noting if they were indeed informed ahead what structures or plans were put in place by the government before the spillage.
It breaks our hearts to hear such negative news. It is not the best, he advised those he claimed were peddling falsehoods.
The beneficiaries, who took turns to personally receive cash donations, showered praise on Alhaji Agongo for doling out his hard-earned money to alleviate their plight.
An 83-year-old retired teacher, Madam Patience Gli, who currently houses five families in her less-affected apartment, was awed by the quantum of money given out by Alhaji Agongo as an individual.
I didnt know Ghanaians could be that generous. God richly bless him and others for the support, she remarked.
Present at the event were Torgbe Aklade Amedeker, Regent of Fenuku Stool, and Mr Mensah Akaho, Stool Father for Adabla Stool.
Also: Mr Agyemang Oppong Peprah the Business Development Manager, Class Media Group; Torgbe Ahorgo I, General Manager of Ho FM; Dr. Richard Akplotsyi; Edward Armah, Assistant Manager, Sage Medical Centre | Kojo Smith | Regional | 27 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Aged-widows-smile-as-Seidu-Agongo-Class-Group-donate-GH-231-000-to-flood-victims-1888085 |
Nuclear Energy Agency mentors SHS girls in STEM | An international mentorship workshop to encourage senior high school (SHS) girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has taken place at Aburi.
The two-day workshop, the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa and the twenty-first in the world was organized by the Paris-based International Organization, the Nuclear Agency (NEA), with assistance from the Nuclear Power Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC).
Distinguished female scientists and policymakers from Ghana and overseas mentored 46 SHS girls selected from 17 public and 3 private schools across seven regions of Ghana. "Inspiring young females in STEM careers for a better tomorrow" was the theme of the workshop.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Nuclear Energy Policy and Cooperation of the U.S. Department of Energy, Ms. Aleshia Duncan, intimated that the workshop aims to help address the under-representation of women in the field of STEM, especially in the nuclear energy sector, and to enhance female leadership and visibility in the sector.
She urged the girls to be bold and committed to their goals and endeavour to accomplish them. Be strong, make bold choices for your life, and accomplish the task at hand. Say yes to opportunities and embrace the challenges that may come your way. Giving up is not an option, she said.
Ms. Duncan, who is also the Chairperson for the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC), encouraged them to be change agents and to lead the transformation agenda for a better society. The world needs people like you to develop advanced nuclear reactors and innovate other technologies to help solve societal problems, she added.
The Director-General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, underscored the need for an inclusive and equitable education that requires creating a welcoming learning environment, particularly for girls, and encouraging them to pursue all academic disciplines, even those perceived as difficult, such as STEM.
An effective career counselling system, staffed by well-trained professionals, is crucial for students, particularly girls, to overcome fears and gain confidence for success in STEM fields, he stated.
Prof. Dampare charged the girls to become Maria Salomea Skodowska-Curie, the first female chemist to win the Nobel Prize in 1903 and the only one to win it twice for her groundbreaking studies on radioactivity that shaped the very foundations and concepts of nuclear science.
Back home, we can talk of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman, a professor of literature; Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, a phytochemist; and Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, who were or are the first female vice-chancellors of leading universities in Ghana, he said.
You can achieve anything in life once you are dedicated to your studies, work hard, persevere, focus, and are diligent. Also, make good use of the limited resources available and aim to give it your best shot, Prof. Dampare added.
The Director-General of NEA, Mr. William D. Magwood IV, has also said that about 3 billion people will be living in Africa in 2050. As a result, it is crucial and incumbent that Africa be part of the industrial future, which is the only way to have highly trained people, including women.
Among these highly trained people, we are going to have women play a very strong role. This mentorship workshop, thus, is planting seeds for the future. It aims to cultivate women's future roles in fields like energy, engineering, healthcare, and other fields where nuclear technology is important. If you believe in the future, you have to believe in programs like this because these girls are the future, he explained.
My message to women is that they should follow their hearts, dreams, and talents, and maximize their skills to make the world a better place, as not doing so cheats both themselves and the world, he added. | Raymond Baxey | Regional | 26 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Nuclear-Energy-Agency-mentors-SHS-girls-in-STEM-1887842 |
Daniel Kwabla Dagbui files to contest as assemblyman for Ave-Dakpa electoral area | A professional teacher, Daniel Kwabla Dagbui has filed his nomination to contest the assemblymember slot for the Ave-Dakpa Electoral Area in the Akatsi North District of the Volta region during the upcoming district-level elections scheduled for December 2023.
He is contesting the position with the incumbent assemblyman for the area who is also the Presiding Member of the Akatsi North Municipal Assembly, Patrick Kwame Ahiabu.
The current assemblyman has held the position for the past 21 years and is said to have lost touch with the people of the area, who have been calling on him to step down for the youth.
Dagbui is said to have the backing of the people of the area and is set to win the election against the incumbent with a wide margin.
He told this reporter in an interview that he believed it was time for the youth to be given the mandate to participate in the affairs of the electoral area, hence he was putting out himself for the contest for the opportunity to serve his people.
Dagbui is very hopeful of a resounding victory in the December local-level elections. | Leo Nelson | Regional | 26 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Daniel-Kwabla-Dagbui-files-to-contest-as-assemblyman-for-Ave-Dakpa-electoral-area-1887683 |
New scorecards reveal need for improved well-being of vulnerable children in Africa | Afrobarometer, in collaboration with Laws. Africa, and the Data for Governance Alliance, unveiled a new series of country scorecards Saturday emphasising the need for enhanced efforts to improve the well-being of vulnerable children in Africa.
The child well-being country scorecards graphically summarise Afrobarometer Round 9 (2021/2023) survey findings detailed in its latest Pan-Africa Profile. They highlight African citizens views on physical discipline of children, the frequency of neglect and abuse of children, and whether there is help for vulnerable children at the community level.
Unveiling the scorecards at the 42nd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in Addis Ababa, Anyway Chingwete, Afrobarometer deputy director of surveys, said that the use of physical force to discipline children still has solid support among African adults, even if opposition is slowly growing.
Across 33 countries surveyed in both Round 7 (2016/2018) and Round 9 (2021/2023), 16 show significant declines in support for corporal punishment, including sharp drops in Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, and Liberia, she said.
"This trend suggests that international condemnation of corporal punishment and an increasing emphasis on children's rights, as endorsed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, may be having an effect.
The findings also show that most Africans say child abuse and neglect are uncommon, and more than half report that services are available in their community to support children who are abused or neglected, children with disability, and children and adults with mental or emotional problems. But fewer than half think their government is doing a good job of protecting and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children.
These assessments vary widely by country and respondents economic status, suggesting opportunities for interventions to strengthen child welfare. Information from the Laws. Africa platform also shows that out of the 39 surveyed countries, only Morocco and Tunisia are yet to ratify the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
Yvonne Tagwireyi, external expert at ACERWC, described the scorecards as a valuable governance and accountability tool for assessing African governments performance on critical well-being indicators.
In order for Africa to achieve the aspirations of the Agenda 2063, and more importantly Agenda for Children 2040, we urgently require data that is generated in Africa to inform policy and practice, she said. These scorecards will contribute towards the evidence that will require us to put in the necessary efforts to ensure that Africa is really and truly fit for children.
Key findings
Use of physical force to discipline children:
On average across 39 countries, six in 10 Africans (61%) say parents are justified in using physical force to discipline their children. Approval of corporal punishment has declined modestly over the past five years.
While support for physical discipline approaches nine out of 10 citizens in Benin (88%), Cameroon (87%), Burkina Faso (86%), and Niger (85%), 16 countries record significant decreases since 2016/2018, including sharp drops in Tanzania (-31 points), Kenya (-24 points), Botswana (-22 points), and Liberia (-22 points).
Child abuse, mistreatment, and neglect:
About one-third (35%) of citizens say child abuse, mistreatment, and neglect are somewhat frequent or very frequent in their community, while 64% describe these as infrequent occurrences. Perceptions of widespread abuse range from 16% in Tanzania to 63% in Liberia.
Support services for vulnerable children:
Majorities say services are available in their community to support children who are abused or neglected (58%), children with disability (56%), and children and adults with mental or emotional problems (52%).
Government performance on promoting child welfare:
On average, only 44% of Africans approve of their governments performance on protecting and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Economically disadvantaged citizens are least likely to see their governments efforts as adequate.
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AB data inform many global indices, such as the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, Transparency Internationals Global Corruption Barometer, and the World Banks Worldwide Governance Indicators. The data are also used for country risk analyses and by credit rating and forecasting agencies such as the Economist Intelligence Unit. All AB data sets are publicly available on the website and may be analyzed free of charge using ABs online data analysis tool.
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Laws. Africa promotes open access to African law from across the continent. Laws. Africas mission is to enable African governments to sustainably provide free and open access to reliable digital laws in a way that is user-friendly, accessible, educational, and reusable. This empowers individuals, communities, governments, businesses, and innovators in support of its vision of an Africa of good governance, democracy, economic development, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law.
About Data for Governance Alliance
The Data for Governance Alliance is a four-year project that promotes data-based advocacy and engagement between pan-African civil society organisations (CSOs) and African Union organs. The project is led by Afrobarometer with partners including the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), the Institute for Development Studies at the University of Nairobi, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, and Laws.Africa. The project is funded by the European Union. | Maame Akua Amoah Twum | Regional | 26 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/New-scorecards-reveal-need-for-improved-well-being-of-vulnerable-children-in-Africa-1887674 |
Mo Traditional Council and Wangara Community smoke peace pipe | The Mo Traditional Council and the Wangara Community have settled their differences after the breach in the ban on noise making by the Wangara Community.
The agreement between both parties was reached on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the residence of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kintampo Municipal Assembly, Hon. Isaac Baffoe.
According to a statement from the palace, Nana Fanyinama III, who led the Wangara Community, apologized and agreed to pay a fine to appease the gods for erring.
His apology was accepted after he paid his fine, and the gods were subsequently appeased.
The Benkadi Kurubi festival in Kintampo is said to have taken place after the agreement reached between the two parties.
The closed-door meeting was called and superintended by the Bono East Regional Minister, Kwesi Adu Gyan.
The collaboration between the REGSEC and MUSEC yielded the needed results in ensuring an incident-free Benkadi/Kurubi festival which was climaxed on Saturday 25th November 2023 at the Old British American Tobacco yard which has the Vice President of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who doubles as the presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP)as the Special Guest of Honour.
At the said meeting, Nana Fanyinama III admitted and apologized profusely for three (3) misjudgments on his part including; his refusal to attend to the numerous invitations to the palace of the Manhene of Mo Traditional Area, his refusal to meet the Mo Manhene at the Abease Paramount Chiefs palace and his refusal to pre-inform the Mo Manhene about the impending Benkadi festival.
Nananom, after accepting the apology from Nana Fanyinama III, demanded the two sheep to appease the gods and ancestors for defying the noise-making ban.
He was also asked to pay Seven (7) fowls, One (1) cow, Two (2) bottles of Schnapps (pantu) and an announcement on all local FM stations apologizing to the Mo people.
All conditions were satisfied morning before the green light for the climax was granted by Nananom.
In a related development, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had to pay a courtesy call to the Mo Manhene at his palace, and sought his blessings and permission before proceeding to deliver his speech.
Nananom, therefore used the opportunity to thank all and sundry for the various interventions in finding lasting solutions to this impasse amicably without resorting to violence and suffocating the public purse. | null | Regional | 26 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Mo-Traditional-Council-and-Wangara-Community-smoke-peace-pipe-1887662 |
Central Region records less road fatalities in 10 months | A total of 139 persons died in the Central Region through motor accidents from January to October 2023, indicating a 13.3 per cent reduction compared to the 163 cases in 2022.
Commercial vehicles recorded the highest number of accidents, followed by private and motorcycles registering 541, 505 and 281 respectively.
Generally, road crashes decreased by 3.4 per cent, from 875 to 845, whilst people injured, however, increased from 1,270 to 1,448 people, representing a 14.0 per cent increase over the same period.
Linda Affotey-Annang, Regional Head of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.
She was speaking on this years World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims which was started by RoadPeace, a Charity for Road Crash Victims, in 1993.
In 2005, the UN endorsed it as a global day to be observed every third Sunday in November each year.
The Day rallies appropriate acknowledgement for victims of road traffic injuries and advocates for better support for victims, and bereaved families and promotes action to save lives.
Justice was the theme for this years celebration to remind all that victims of road traffic crashes deserve justice and fair treatment.
As part of the celebration, the NRSA in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission, DVLA, and Ghana Police Service with support from Solidaridad, an NGO, sensitized drivers and later donated items to the Winneba Trauma Specialist Hospital.
Affotey-Annang said although the reduction in road accidents was great news, stakeholders needed to work together to further bring it down.
She attributed the reduction to sustained road safety education and cautioned against major factors of road accidents, including overspending and the use of drugs.
Others are driving tired, wrongful overtaking, inexperienced drivers at the wheel, disabled vehicles and general disregard for road regulations.
According to her, the Kasoa-Buduburam-Winneba junction-Mankessim-Cape Coast to Komenda junction and Yamoransa-Assin Praso sections of the highway recorded the highest number of road accidents.
She advised drivers to be cautious on the road and stop engaging in a mobile phone conversation or WhatsApp chatting while driving.
Keep 100 per cent of your attention on driving at all times, no multitasking.
Dont use your phone or any other electronic device while driving. Slow down where necessary because speeding gives you less time to react and this increases the severity of an accident, she noted.
Pedestrians were also charged to give drivers enough indication of their intention to cross the road, avoid unnecessary obstructions and interference, and stay focused when crossing the road.
They should not use phones while crossing the road and cross at the designated zebra crossing, footbridges, near intersections, junctions and roundabouts.
She called on owners of vehicles and stakeholders to collaborate to ensure the roads did not become death traps.
The media should also crosscheck facts and not over-sensitise motor accidents.
Assuring intensified road safety education before, during and after the Yuletide, she cautioned drivers and motorcycle riders to take key precautionary measures, following the harmattan season which caused poor visibility due a foggy weather, and blurring vision.
So, motorists should be careful and check their lights when its hazy. The windscreen should be clean and the wiper working, Ms Affotey-Annang said. | null | Regional | 26 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Central-Region-records-less-road-fatalities-in-10-months-1887596 |
KRASEC wins 2023 Oti Regional NCCE inter-schools debate | Krachi Senior High School (KRASEC) has won the 2023 NCCE Oti Regional Debate Competition organized on the 22nd of November 2023 at Dambai in the Oti regional capital.
The Oti Regional Office of the National Commission for Civic Education organised the debate as part of the activities marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth Republic and the Commission.
In his welcome address, the Regional Director, Mr. Robert Kwesi Boame, said the competition aimed to allow future leaders an opportunity to research and know about Ghana's democratic governance, appreciating its fruits and prospects.
He went on to say that the choice of the activity was to make the students understand that the competition of ideas best resolves disagreements. He advised students to always make superior arguments reign and not resort to violence when disagreements arise.
Six schools, namely Yabram SHS, Kyabobo Girls SHS, Kadjebi Asato SHS, Krachi SHS, Nkonya SHS, and Kpassa Sec. Tech. The school participated in the competition which was won by Krachi SHS (KRASEC) and followed by Yabram Community SHS. Kadjebi SHS came third, and Nkonya took the fourth position.
Mr. Bright Kwabla Agbodeka, the chairman for the occasion who also serves as a Commission member of the NCCE, in his closing remarks, admonished the students to learn from the presentations and be adequately prepared to take over the affairs of the country in the future.
Mr. Agbodeka further expressed gratitude to the Regional Director of NCCE, his Deputy, and the entire staff for making the debate competition successful.
The competition was sponsored by GCB Bank, Cereal Investment Company Limited, and Municipal and District Assemblies in the Oti region. | null | Regional | 25 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/KRASEC-wins-2023-Oti-Regional-NCCE-inter-schools-debate-1887425 |
Journalists trained on gender-sensitive reporting ahead of district-level elections | A day workshop to build capacity for selected journalists in the Ashanti region on gender-sensitive reporting and women aspirants in the district-level elections has been held in Kumasi.
The workshop aimed at empowering journalists to enhance the inclusive participation of women in local governance by offering media spaces to women for their voices to be held.
The training organized by the Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA), was also to sharpen the communication skills of women contesting in the upcoming 2023 District Level Elections (DLE).
The program was supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) and was held on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
The Convener for the Alliance for Women in Media Africa, Shamima Muslim, charged the media to ensure fairness, balanced, and accurate coverage of issues regarding women.
She stated that women should have equal media space opportunities to articulate their viability and visibility to boost their participation in the upcoming district-level elections on December 19, 2023.
AWMA envisages significant contributions towards shaping a more inclusive local governance landscape in Ghana if the media professionals adhere to ethical and responsible media reportage to improve the visibility of female candidates, Shamima said.
Head of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana (UG), Dr Abena Yeboah-Banin, in her presentation, asked the media to adopt narratives that empower women.
She also charged the media to extend invitations to women aspirants to engage their audiences to project their ideas.
Explore alternative media engagement opportunities like the online, recordings if they (women) find it difficult coming to live programs, Dr Yeboah-Bani appealed to media houses. | null | Regional | 25 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/Journalists-trained-on-gender-sensitive-reporting-ahead-of-district-level-elections-1887407 |
Maj Dr. Alhaji Osmanu: Professional soldier, veteran peacekeeper, distinguished academician | Maj Dr. Alhaji Osmanu Karimu Azumah, a distinguished professional with a remarkable 41-year career, stands as a testament to excellence in academia, military service, and international peacekeeping.
A distinguished scholar, professional soldier and international peacekeeper, traditional leader, Dr. Azumah's journey is marked by unwavering commitment and notable achievements.
Holding a Doctorate's Degree in Philosophy (PhD) in Development Studies (Sociology), a Master's degree in Procurement and Logistics Management (MPLM), and a first-degree in Management and psychology (BA Hons), Dr. Azumah is a certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) professional of AIBA and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) of PMI.
His educational journey, which began at Kulungungu Primary School, showcases a lifelong dedication to learning that continued through Bawku Middle Boarding School, Business Secondary School in Tamale, La Bone Secondary School in Accra and final Nkumba University (Entebbe-Uganda) for his MPLM and PhD.
Commencing his professional journey in the military, Maj. Azumah devoted 19 and a half years of service to the Ghana Armed Forces. Enlisted in the Ghana Military Academy in 1984, he rose to the esteemed rank of Major, assuming various roles such as Troop Leader, Military Transport Officer (MTO), Regimental Signal Officer/Instructor, Adjutant, Squadron Leader, and Officer Commanding 2 Independent Recce Squadron and Regimental Second-in-Command of the Armoured Recce Regiment, Gondar Barracks, Accra.
His extensive military career included participation in United Nations Peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, showcasing leadership prowess as a Troop Leader, Detachment Commander, and Deputy Commanding Officer. He trained on Leopard Tank in Germany.
Transitioning to UN Civilian Service in 2004, Dr. Azumah served for 16 and a half years, contributing significantly as a Logistics/Contingent Owned Equipment Officer in Missions including UNSOS-Somalia, UNMISS-South Sudan, UNAMID-Darfur, and ESB/RSCE-Entebbe-Uganda. Dr. Azumah played a pivotal role in mission support planning, logistics coordination, management, execution and administration of Missions COE programmes.
His academic achievements culminate in an award-winning PhD study, focusing on the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in the Bawku East District of Northern Ghana due to land acquisition.
The Justice Involvement Transfer Land Acquisition (JITLA) model, born out of his research, aims to enhance the livelihood outcomes of vulnerable smallholder farmers in Bawku, Ghana and Africa. This model, tested in Bawku West and Garu Districts, aims to address the negative impacts of the land acquisition process and enhance the livelihood outcomes of smallholder farmers.
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Beyond his professional and academic achievements, Dr. Azumah's life story is punctuated by significant events, including surviving double-coordinated rocket fire ambushes by Talibans in Afghanistan; being among the select few battle-tested Ghana Army commissioned officers who participated in combat or peace enforcement operations in ECOMOG operation Octopus 1992/93; performed Hajj pilgrimage in 1999; and among the lucky Kulungungu school pupil who escaped unhurt the bomb/assassination attack on the late president Dr Kwame Nkrumah on 01 August 1962.
In essence, Alhaji Dr. Osmanu Karimu Azumah emerges as a distinguished professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning development studies, sociology, logistics, peacekeeping and military affairs, contributing significantly to both national and international arenas. He is currently retired and a Regent of his village soon to be enskinned Divisional chief.
He has traveled worldwide to almost every continent, USA, Canada, Australia; most countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe except South America for military training, operations, business, duty, training, medical, holidays, and adventure.
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35-year-old man beaten to death after visiting his girlfriend in Obuasi - Report | A 35-year-old man from Manso in the Ashanti Region reportedly met his untimely death after he visited his girlfriend in Obuasi.
According to a report by Kumasi-based Kessben FM, the man was beaten by a gang organised by the local boyfriend of his girlfriend.
Kessben FMs reporter Nana Ogyam Boamah said that the victim was brutally beaten by the gang and stabbed several times and was left to die.
He indicated that personnel of the Ghana Police Service from Obuasi came to the rescue of the victim, who was laying on the floor helplessly.
The police, he said, gave the victim the needed help and took him to a nearby health facility, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The report had shots from the scene of the incident where the victim could be seen laying in a pool of blood.
The victim, who at that point could not speak, could be seen making gestures to some persons standing around him, who were believed to be policemen.
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The people of Berekum are Ashantis, not Bonos - Okyeame Ofori clarifies | Okyeame Ofori, a linguist of the Berekum Traditional Council, has given a clarification on who the people of Berekum are following the brouhaha surrounding the attendance of the funeral of the late Berekumhene by the Asantehene and the Dormaahene.
Speaking in an interview on Angel TV on Thursday, November 23, 2024, at the funeral grounds, Okyeame Ofori clarified that even though the people of Berekum are living on the Bono land, they are Ashantis.
The people of Berekum are Ashantis... It is 100% right for a person to say I come from Berekum in the Bono Region, Im an Ashanti.
We the people of Berekum are from Asokore. We have something called mentia and this shows where one comes from. Berekumhenes mentia is this .... he says Berekum, Berekum, Berekum we are true Ashantis, he said in Twi.
The Okyeame further explained that even though the Berekum Traditional Council is part of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, they are under the Asanteman Council.
He added that the loyalty of the people of Berekum is to the Asanteman and its overlord, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Watch his remarks in the video below:
The People of Berekum Are Ashantis- Okyeame Ofori
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Asantehene || Dormanhene #Angeltv pic.twitter.com/2tteeJZWgo #Angeltv (@Angeltv_Gh) November 24, 2023
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MCE took GH12,000 from each of us to build a market Dormaa traders allege | Former Dormaa Central Municipal Chief Executive in the Dormaa Central Constituency, Gordon Asubonteng, has been accused of taking GH12,000 each from the traders at Dormaa Ahenkro to construct a market store for them.
According to the market women, the aforementioned amount was collected from them by the MCE to construct market stores that would efficiently house their goods to prevent the movement of goods every day to the market area.
They told Rainbow Radio Accra that after 7 years of paying the money to the assembly, nothing has been built for them to use as a place to store their goods.
They told us to pay 120 million (old cedis) for them to put up the structure for us, and I paid that money with a bank loan, so they should come and do it for us as they promised, one trader said.
Another added, I have even gotten a medical condition as a result of me carrying my goods every day to the market, and this wouldnt have happened if they had kept their promise and constructed the stores for us.
Responding to this, Gordon Asubonteng urged them to channel their grievances to the current administration because they left office in 2017 and it was on the current holders of the office to see to the completion of the project.
They indeed paid the money, but I did not take money into my personal account but into the account of the assembly, and we did put up the building, but since we left, nothing has been added to the project. So they should go to the current office holders. | null | Regional | 24 November 2023 | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/MCE-took-GH-12-000-from-each-of-us-to-build-a-market-Dormaa-traders-allege-1886558 |
Asantehene shakes Berekum as he dances in palanquin to Berekumhenes funeral | The final funeral rite of the late paramount chief of the Berekum Traditional Area (Berekumhene), Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II, which was held today, Thursday, November 23, 2023, was brought to a standstill during the arrival of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the funeral ground.
The Otumfuo arrived at the funeral ground dancing majestically on a palanquin, signifying his authority over Berekum, an area under Asanteman even though it is located in the Bono Region.
Viral videos of the Asantehenes grand arrival showed him parading the funeral grounds with his entourage amid drumming, singing and dancing.
Everyone at the funeral grounds was up, trying to get a glimpse of the overlord of Asanteman.
The Otumfuo also did not disappoint as he could be seen displaying his dance moves on the palanquin as the crowd were cheering him on.
There were also colourful displays by the paramount chief's subjects who were parading with him through the grounds.
Watch the Asantehenes arrival in the videos below:
Arrival Of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II At The Funeral Rites Of Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II .#Angeltv pic.twitter.com/WsTxct5odW #Angeltv (@Angeltv_Gh) November 23, 2023
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Asantehene Receives Rousing Welcome At The Funeral Rites Of Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II .
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Teacher jailed for having sex with his 15-year-old pupil | A 31-yesr-old teacher who defiled a 15-year-old pupil has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court.
Fedelix Kogbe, charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty.
The court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann, however, found Kogbe guilty at the end of the trial and sentenced him accordingly.
Kogbe was said to have defiled the victim on December 7, 2019, at Dome in Accra.
The prosecution’s case was that the complainant is the father of the victim. They lived at Dome.
The prosecution told the court that Kogbe was the former teacher of the victim.
On December 7, 2019, at about 0800 hours, the complainant left the victim at home and went to town.
The prosecution said the victim invited Kogbe to her house to install software on her laptop. The victim was home alone when Kogbe visited, and they sat on the victim’s bed.
It said after Kogbe had finished installing the software and some songs on laptop, he kissed the victim and had sexual intercourse with her.
The prosecution said the complainant returned home at about 1100 hours and heard a male voice in the victim’s room.
When the complainant knocked and opened the door, he saw the victim in a different dress from what she was wearing when he left the house, which made him suspicious.
The prosecutor said when the complainant entered the bedroom, he saw pieces of tissue paper on the floor, picked and sniffed them, adding “it smelled like sperms.”
It said the complainant searched the bedroom and found Kogbe hiding in the victim’s wardrobe naked.
The prosecution said the complainant locked Kogbe and the victim in the house and reported the incident to the Police.
The prosecutor said Kogbe was arrested and in his caution statement to the Police claimed that he took off his shirt because the victim’s bedroom was warm and that he only kissed her. The prosecution said investigations revealed that Kogbe had sexual intercourse with the victim who was 15 years at the time of the incident.
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35-year-old refuse collector in court over alleged theft | A 35-year-old refuse collector who allegedly stole a Luojia tricycle valued GH₵10,000.00 belonging to a trader has been put before an Accra Circuit Court.
Mr Yaw Galey is also said to have altered forged Apsonic tricycle documents as Luojia tricycle which was not genuine.
Mr Galey, who was charged with stealing and uttering forged documents, pleaded not guilty.
Mr Isaac Addo admitted the accused person to GH₵20,000.00 bail with two sureties.
The matter has been adjourned to December 14, 2023.
Police Chief Inspector Ramata Asumah, prosecuting, told the Court that the complainant Mr Ebenezer Lokko who resides at Teshie Okpoi-Gonno is a Trader while the accused person resided at Nungua Buade.
The prosecution said on November 6, 2023, at 0300 hours, Police Officers on duty at Nungua Addogonno snap check point accosted and arrested to the station the accused person who was pushing a green colour Luojia motor tricycle in a suspicious manner.
It said during interrogation, the accused person claimed ownership of the motor tricycle and produced documents to support his claim.
The prosecution said Police investigations revealed that information on the document produced by the accused person do not match with the chassis number found on the tricycle.
It said on the same day at 1100 hours, the complainant came to the Police station and identified the tricycle as his property which was stolen from his home at Teshie Okpoi Gonno.
The prosecution said the complainant produced documents covering the tricycle.
It said on November 5, 2023, at about 0600 hours, investigation disclosed that the complainant parked the said tricycle with registration in his home at Teshie Okpoi Gonno but could not find the same on the following morning. The prosecution said the complainant visited the Nungua Police Station to lodge a complaint and found his tricycle there without the number plate.
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Tags: court refuse collector | GNA | Crime | 22 November 2023 12:41am | https://www.myjoyonline.com/35-year-old-refuse-collector-in-court-over-alleged-theft/ |
ECG deploys digital meter reading system in Volta Region to curtail billing challenges | The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has deployed its digital meter reading system in the Volta Region to enhance billing processes to curtail challenges and promote transparency between ECG and customers.
This transformative move aims to streamline the process of collecting electricity consumption data, to ensure customers pay exactly the amount of energy consumed.
The digitization initiative involves the deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology, allowing for real-time data collection and remote monitoring of electricity consumption.
This transition from traditional manual meter reading to digital systems would reduce human errors, improve billing accuracy, and enhance overall service delivery. The General Manager of ECG in the Volta Region, Christina Jatoe-Kaleo is optimistic the digital transformation would have a positive impact on ECG’s operations.
She said the initiative would enhance efficiency and accuracy in the power distribution company’s operations.
Madam Jatoe-Kaleo, however, issued a caution to the public, urging residents to be vigilant and fish out individuals impersonating ECG staff to dupe them.
She urged customers to verify credentials before allowing anyone claiming to be from ECG access to their premises.
She also entreated the public to be on the lookout for people who would vandalize, temper or attempt to steal ECG properties and report immediately to officials or the police.
ECG also embarked on an education drive to enlighten customers on the step-by-step process of reading their meters and submitting the data directly to the company.
This initiative would not only promote transparency but also encourage active participation from consumers in managing their electricity usage.
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Tags: digital meter reading system Electricity Company of Ghana Volta Region | Fred Quame Asare | National | Regional | 22 November 2023 11:29pm | https://www.myjoyonline.com/ecg-deploys-digital-meter-reading-system-in-volta-region-to-curtail-billing-challenges/ |
KNUST Releases Admission List for Applicants from Less Endowed Schools in Ashanti Region For 2022/2023 | KNUST is helping to level the playing field for tertiary education as it releases a tall list of thousands of applicants admitted from less endowed schoolsThe students are drawn from all the 16 administrative regions of the country and have been admitted to read varied coursesIn the Ashanti Region alone, at least 200 students have been admitted from less endowed schools located in hard-to-reach rural areas | George Nyavor | Education | Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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George Nyavor | https://yen.com.gh/education/224402-knust-releases-admission-list-applicants-endowed-schools-ashanti-region-20222023/ |
Bawumia Launches 100-Year Anniversary Celebration of Accra High School (Photos) | Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the Centenary Anniversary celebration of Accra High SchoolThe first senior secondary school to be established in present-day Greater Accra Region is marking 100 years since its inceptionPhotos from the launching ceremony show Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and other high-profile personalities were present | Nathaniel Crabbe | Education | Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:43 AM
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Nathaniel Crabbe | https://yen.com.gh/education/214738-bawumia-launches-100-year-anniversary-celebration-accra-high-school-photos/ |
2023 WASSCE: List Of WAEC Students Who Got At Least 90% A1 Parallel | 2023 WAEC results have shown that excellent lives among many young Nigerians who are seeking admissionSo far, some WAEC candidates have performed excellently well, with one getting A1 parallels in all his nine subjectsHowever, there are some other students who have got no less than eight As, including Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere Umeh, the highest scorer of JAMB | Nathaniel Crabbe
Berlinda Entsie | Education | Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 8:20 AM
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Berlinda Entsie | https://yen.com.gh/education/240496-2023-wassce-list-waec-students-90-a1-parallel/ |
BECE 2022: 18 Private Schools Chase Exams Officer For Allegedly Chopping Registration Fees In Axim | Some private schools in the Western Region are chasing an education officer accused of stealing examination feesThe schools are located in Axim under the Nzema East Municipal Education DirectorateThe officer, Enoch Asiamah, is said to have collected the registration fees for the 2022 BECE from 18 schools | Delali Adogla-Bessa | Education | Updated Saturday, December 02, 2023 at 3:26 PM
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Delali Adogla-Bessa | https://yen.com.gh/education/246871-bece-2023-18-private-schools-chase-exams-officer-allegedly-chopping-registration-fees-axim/ |