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[] | 2016-08-28T10:50:59 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Sirte (Libya) (AFP) - Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government pushed Sunday into the last areas of Sirte held by the Islamic State group in what was | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F356897%2Flibyan-forces-push-into-last-is-held-areas-of-sirte.html.json | en | null | Libyan forces push into last IS-held areas of Sirte | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed government gather next to tanks on August 27, 2016 in Sirte during a military operation to clear the Islamic State group from the city. By Mahmud Turkia (AFP)
Sirte (Libya) (AFP) - Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government pushed Sunday into the last areas of Sirte held by the Islamic State group in what was the jihadists' coastal stronghold, a spokesman said.
"Our forces entered the last areas held by Daesh in Sirte: district number one and district number three," said Rida Issa, using an Arabic acronym for IS.
"The final battle for Sirte has started," said the spokesman for forces backing the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord.
About 1,000 pro-GNA fighters were taking part in the offensive, he said, adding a tank had destroyed a bomb-rigged car before IS jihadists could use it to target the forces at the start of the assault.
An AFP photographer saw several tanks and armed vehicles move towards district number one and heard gunfire and rocket explosions as they entered the northern neighbourhood.
The pro-GNA forces said on their Facebook page that the offensive came "after air strikes overnight by the warplanes of international support".
Islamic State group retreats in Sirte
Pro-GNA forces, backed since August 1 by US air strikes, began an assault in mid-May to expel IS from Sirte.
The jihadists seized control of the city, which had been the hometown of Libya's slain dictator Moamer Kadhafi, in June 2015.
The pro-GNA forces fought their way into Sirte on June 9 and seized the jihadists' headquarters at the Ouagadougou conference centre on August 10.
Since entering the city, they have faced a barrage of sniper fire, suicide bombings and booby traps, pinning down the jihadists in a downtown area near the sea.
More than 350 pro-GNA fighters have been killed and nearly 2,000 wounded in the battle, according to medical sources. IS casualty figures are unavailable.
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[] | 2016-08-26T14:49:38 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Almost a week after the strike by biomedical laboratory scientists, which has negatively impacted on patients who patronise public health facilities for care, i | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715083%2Fprivate-laboratories-benefit-from-biomedical-scientists-str.html.json | en | null | Private laboratories benefit from biomedical scientists strike | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Almost a week after the strike by biomedical laboratory scientists, which has negatively impacted on patients who patronise public health facilities for care, it appears private laboratories are rather benefiting massively from the exercise.
A visit to some private laboratories at Korle Bu showed that business is booming as a result of the strike.
A number of private medical laboratories are lined up along the Korle bu road. One of such laboratories is the Liberty medical laboratory situated 20 meters away from the country's biggest hospital, the Korle bu Teaching Hospital. Some patients there who spoke to Citi News explained that they resorted to the private facility because of the strike by the public sector.
But for these private biomedical laboratory scientists, business is booming. Justice Donkor, head of the Liberty medical Laboratory admits.
“ On a normal day you could have between fifty and eighty samples but because of the strike we could have as much as a hundred samples. It is making us more money. That is a fact we can't run away from”.
Few metres away is the Dansoman medical laboratory, another privately run facility. The man in charge who gave his name as Lutterodt says the present situation has further burdened their operations . He explains that they have been forced to extend their working hours.
“Emergency is not working so all those patients are being directed to this place so there is a lot of pressure on us actually. Yesterday for instance we left here around eight but we close at five. We have to sacrifice because some of them are due for surgery”.
Even though they are cashing in on the strike, the biomedical laboratory scientists in the private sector say they are in solidarity with their other colleagues. Most of the laboratories here have red pieces of cloths hanging on their doors.
The immediate Past President of the Association of Private Medical Laboratories, Hudson Afadi Larbie who owns one of the laboratories at Korle Bu believes the Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists is fighting a good cause which will be beneficial to all of them.
“The association of private medical laboratory is in solidarity with our professional colleagues, the mother association. We put the red band there so that people will know that though we are in the private sector, we are involved emotionally and psychologically”.
He bemoaned how the strike was affecting patients and the various public health facilities. But until the biomedical laboratory scientists call of their strike, the private facilities will be outstretched.
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[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:42 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The founder of the International God rsquo;s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim turned 39 on Monday, August 29. He was born on August 29, 1977. The controversi | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38563%2Fphoto-florence-obinims-message-to-her-husband-as-he-turns.html.json | en | null | Photo: Florence Obinim's message to her husband as he turns 39 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The founder of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim turned 39 on Monday, August 29. He was born on August 29, 1977.
The controversial man of God was recently in the news for publicly flogging two church members before his congregants and also under investigations for allegedly defrauding a man of GH¢11.6 million.
As he turns 39, his wife, gospel musician Florence Obinim had this to say to him.
With a cozy photo to match, she posted on Facebook:
“No matter what I give you today, in the form of a gift, can never be matched up to what God has given me in the form of you.
Your arms are open when I need a hug and you show me the way whenever I get stuck in life.
No matter how hard I try, I can never put in words what you mean to me. Your support and love for the entire family is incredibly magnificent.
May the good Lord richly to bless you on this special day of yours to become a blessing to your generation and beyond.
Happy Birthday My Dear Husband!!!”
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38563/photo-florence-obinims-message-to-her-husband-as-he-turns.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/7b09877bd9d343463fe15cf90fa9318850a0186ac240c45369e45bb0a691c12f.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:51 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The Ashanti Regional Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended four executives of the Bosome Freho Constituency. Chairman of the Regional Discipl | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715638%2Fashanti-npp-suspends-4-constituency-executives.html.json | en | null | Ashanti NPP suspends 4 constituency executives | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Ashanti Regional Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended four executives of the Bosome Freho Constituency.
Chairman of the Regional Disciplinary Committee, Dr Kwame Amoako Tufuor, told Joy News the four are being punished for untoward attitudes which, if not checked, would affect the fortunes of Joyce Adwoa Arko-Dei, the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Constituency.
“We found them culpable of the kind of punishment that was meted out to them. Now you want to also understand that we didn’t say we have sacked them. We say we’ve suspended you,” he said.
The suspended executives are; Chairman Attakora Amaniampong, Women Organiser Mary Mensah, Deputy Youth Organiser Frank Agyekum and the Communications Officer Anthony Nyame.
The suspension of the four constituency executives comes at a time when the nation has 99 days to the 2016 general election.
Already, the suspension of party’s National Chairman Paul Afoko, General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong and the second Vice-Chairman Sammy Crabbe have generated some infighting. Mr Afoko is still in court challenging his suspension.
Being mindful of the closeness of the election, Dr Tufuor said the party is not dismissing the four executives but rather want to restrain the harm they might cause to the party.
He said the punitive measures are meant to ensure that some people who would easily be bribed by the party’s political opponents are weeded out of the party.
Dr Tufuor said they are not expected to come close to the party’s campaign but can help in whatever capacity they deem fit.
However, the suspended Chairman Attakora Amaniapong said he has not been served any letter to that effect.
He said even if there is such a letter, it has to pass through the relevant structures before reaching him.
On his part, the suspended Communications Officer Anthony Nyame explained they were summoned before the regional disciplinary committee after it was petitioned by the aspiring parliamentary candidate but he is yet to hear from them.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | Austin Brakopowers | Email: [email protected] | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715638/ashanti-npp-suspends-4-constituency-executives.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/aef31f324b2735c51de00719ee45ba5d587e9be28aee13907eb79aa38ef3b07c.json | |
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"Mahama Socrates Samuel"
] | 2016-08-29T08:51:34 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | On the 27th day of July 2016, Ghana recorded another event which is believed to have already cemented its place in the annals of Ghana rsquo;s pol | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715537%2Fthe-return-of-mugabe-a-friendly-friend-or-a-wounded-lion.html.json | en | null | The Return Of Mugabe A Friendly Friend Or A Wounded Lion? | null | null | www.modernghana.com | On the 27th day of July 2016, Ghana recorded another event which is believed to have already cemented its place in the annals of Ghana’s politics. With partisan and intellectual discourse blended together, many believes the action of the president to pardon the Montie3 would have an effect on him and his government as Ghana prepares for yet another historic election.
On the other hand, some also have contrary views. They believe the fortunes of the president would not be tampered with considering that a good number of people are happy with his action, and also, the belief that the President acted in accordance with the constitution of Ghana. If my memory would serve me right – which I believe has never failed me, a group of Ghanaians petitioned the president to invoke article 72 so as to grant the montie3 a pardon, or otherwise remit their punishment.
This created a debate, and indeed many waded into the debate. Senior citizens, legal practitioners of all sorts, student, traders, and professionals of various fields and a host of others were all actively involved in such debates.
On the 26th day of August, after spending a month of their 4 month sentences were released. Lest we forget, it was in accordance with article 72(d) of the 1992 constitution, which gives the president the powers to remit punishments of any kind. This had caused pandemonium and razzmatazz among supporters of the NDC.
Ok, that was just by the way. My interest and reason for this article is regarding a young man called Salifu Maase a.k.a Apostle Mugabe. Earlier yesterday I was informed he would in a few days return to the studios to continue his usual program, “Pampaso”. Mugabe is a seasoned journalist with 16years experience. But, it appears the release of the Montie3 seem a death sentence imposed on the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Ever since the process to get the montie3 pardoned, the New Patriotic party kicked against that, and in their own wisdom, predicted an electoral defeat for H.E John Dramani Mahama come December 7th if he tries to release them. After the release of the Montie3, they still continue to sing the same song. In this case I get confused, and begin to ask myself whether the NPP still want to remain in opposition. If you think the president would lose the election for such an action taken by him, why not jubilate either that complain like a death sentence imposed on you? When has the Npp become apostles for John Dramani Mahama?
I am not a Jewish prophet nor related to one, but I foresee a wounded lion in Apostle Mugabe. I see the second coming of Mugabe as a disaster for the New Patriotic Party. I foresee his second coming become a serious cause for the NPP to mourn.
The return of Mugabe – a wounded lion or a friendly friend?
Mahama Socrates Samuel
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:35 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Chelsea winger Christian Atsu has joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season, the player's agent hinted on Tuesday. The 24-year-old r | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716202%2Fchristian-atsu-agent-of-black-stars-winger-confirms-newcast.html.json | en | null | Christian Atsu: Agent of Black Stars winger confirms Newcastle deal | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Chelsea winger Christian Atsu has joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season, the player's agent hinted on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old reportedly finalised his personal terms on Tuesday on an arrangement which includes an option to buy the Ghana international outright at the end of the loan spell. Read more: Pictures of Ghanaian players and WAGs that will redefine your relationship goals
The winger signed for Chelsea in a £3.5m deal from Porto in 2013 but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Blues.
Atsu's agent Saif Rubie wrote on Twiter: "Long day, long night at the toon. Official announcement to follow. #nufc #newcastle #geordieland #DeadlineDay."
Long day, long night at the toon. Official announcement to follow. #nufc #newcastle #geordieland #DeadlineDay https://t.co/20sk5tveC6 — Saif Rubie (@saifpr) 2013-07-22 14:22:09.0
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[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:38 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A 3D version of the latest Bourne movie made exclusively for Chinese cinemas has caused local audiences to complain about headaches and nausea. The format re | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38560%2Fbournes-3d-conversion-sends-chinese-heads-spinning.html.json | en | null | Bournes 3D conversion sends Chinese heads spinning | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A 3D version of the latest Bourne movie made exclusively for Chinese cinemas has caused local audiences to complain about headaches and nausea.
The format remains hugely popular in the country, particularly when it comes to action movies.
But the conversion process required to give the 2D-shot film an extra dimension seems to have been ill-judged in this case. Why has China got a 3D Bourne?
Cinemas usually charge more for movies screened in three dimensions, so there’s an obvious incentive to show them in the format.
But while Europe and the US have seen ticket sales for 3D movies decline, there’s still a strong appetite for the technology in China.
Many theatres in the country are fairly new and have equipped themselves with the latest projectors.
When it comes to 3D movies, however, there are two kinds.
“Real” 3D movies are shot with a dual-lens cameras, which capture two versions of every shot. Special glasses let viewers see a different one with each eye. Many critics believe this delivers the best illusion of depth.
But another, cheaper option is to film in 2D and then simulate the effect in post production by using computers.
While this can work well for some movies, it does not for others, with Jason Bourne being a case in point.
Its director Paul Greengrass shot several sequences using a handheld camera and then made rapid cuts to create a fast-paced, hectic edit.
It appears that converting this into 3D has made the film hard to watch, and has caused audiences to feel nauseous. Why not watch in 2D?
Normally, Chinese cinemas offer audiences a choice.
But in the case of Matt Damon’s new movie, the vast majority opted only to show it in 3D in its opening week.
Out of 149 cinemas in Beijing, only eight are currently showing the 2D version, according to local media.
In Shanghai, it’s said to be only nine out of 174.
Movie-goers have complained about this on social media, with some claiming it’s an attempt to force them to pay premium prices.
Following the backlash, Universal Picture says it now aims to add more 2D screenings.
Until then, though, China’s Bourne fans may have to brace themselves for a rough ride.
– | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38560/bournes-3d-conversion-sends-chinese-heads-spinning.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ff5aec97e60c1965d909406aa3e10de1ae00ebdc636542c374c4c3df8ad304a6.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:30 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Black Stars head coach Avram Grant has returned to Ghana from his monitoring in Europe ahead of the final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715703%2Fghana-coach-avram-grant-returns-from-player-monitoring-in-eu.html.json | en | null | Ghana coach Avram Grant returns from player monitoring in Europe | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Black Stars head coach Avram Grant has returned to Ghana from his monitoring in Europe ahead of the final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday.
The Israeli visited countries like England, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands and Italy.
In his monitoring, he visited Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah, Torino star Afriyie Acquah, former WAFA SC forward Samuel Tetteh who currently plays at Liefering on loan from Red Bull Salzburg.
He also paid a visit to RSC Anderlecht trio Emmanuel Adjei Sowah, Dennis Appiah and Frank Acheampong as well as Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah.
Grant is set to start training with his invited players on Tuesday morning at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:03 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area, Zug-Ran, Naba Asigri Abugrougou Azoka II, has stated that the Kusasis do not hate the New Patriotic Party as ha | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715847%2Fmy-interest-is-devt-nana-tells-bawku-naba.html.json | en | null | My Interest Is Devt Nana Tells Bawku Naba | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area, Zug-Ran, Naba Asigri Abugrougou Azoka II, has stated that the Kusasis do not hate the New Patriotic Party as has been perceived by the public, saying, just a hand full of people go round creating false impression that Kusasis don't like the NPP.
“Some people are going round the Traditional Area spreading this falsehood that, if NPP comes to power, the position of Kusasis as the traditional rulers will be taken away; but this has always been disputed, and hearing from Nana Addo, I am more convinced that, there is indeed no truth in that allegation.” Bawku Naba said.
Bawku Naba Zug-Ran Abugrougou Azoka II prayed for long life for Nana Addo, stressing that, if becoming the President of Ghana is the will of Allah, then may the will of Allah be done, come December 7.
This was when Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on the Bawku Naba at his Palace at Bawku on the second day of his campaign tour of the Upper East Region.
The NPP flagbearer together with his running mate, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the Parliamentary Candidate for Bawku Central, Gabiana Gbanwah and that of Binduri Constituency, Abdulai Abanga interacted with the Paramount Chief of Bawku and his elders and pleaded with them to give the NPP the chance to improve the economy of Ghana and reduce the level of hardship among Ghanaians.
“Naba, let me assure you that, whatever happened in terms of Chieftaincy in Bawku, should be considered as part of history. The most important thing is that, we together must find an amicable and lasting solution, so as to pave way for sustainable development of Bawku. This area has a lot of business potentials that need to be exploited for the good of the people.”
“You have been hearing me talking about one district, one factory; you in Bawku are even lucky. There are existing bricks and tiles factory, we can revive the oil and rice mills that are no longer functioning and you will be having three. This promise is possible and achievable, trust me.” Nana Addo assured.
Touching on the peace across the Bawku Traditional Area, Nana Addo commended the Bawku-Naba and the members of the Inter-Ethnic Peace Committee, for their roles in maintaining a peaceful environment.
“It is my prayer that, this peaceful atmosphere is maintained to create the environment for businesses to thrive here. When businesses grow, people will make money to improve their living standards and will contribute significantly to the development of this Municipality.”
It took Nana Akufo-Addo and his entourage, including Deputy Minority Spokesperson in Parliament, Mr Dominic Nutiwul, close to thirty minutes to go through the heavy traffic caused by supporters and members of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) and other on-lookers to get to the venue for the mini rally.
Earlier, Nana Addo inspected a Dam at Saka Community in the Bawku West District.
FROM: Ebo Bruce-Quansah, Bawku | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715847/my-interest-is-devt-nana-tells-bawku-naba.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/d7b0118293cd8efebae6573d7797d033e95a4126c4b208172b96d2e1427262b1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:52 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Kwesi Nyantakyi and George Afriyie , the president and the vice president respectively of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have smoke the peace pipe. The | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716149%2Fgfa-nyantakyi-afriyie-resolve-differences.html.json | en | null | GFA: Nyantakyi, Afriyie resolve differences | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Kwesi Nyantakyi and George Afriyie , the president and the vice president respectively of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have smoke the peace pipe.
The two topmost officials of the GFA have not been in good talking lately over issues over issues of trust.
There were reports that the GFA president had accused his lieutenant of aligning himself with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye who has a poor working relationship with the GFA.
George Afriyie, who wasn't happy with the issues gave a hint of his intention to quit from Ghana FA.
However, some senior football administrators on Tuesday at the Alisa Hotel acted as arbitrators to on the matter and have helped settled the issue amicably.
George Afriyie after the meeting said.
'Everything has been resolved. Even If there were any misunderstanding they have been resolved," he told Kessben FM.
For more sports news visit allSports.com.gh | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/716149/gfa-nyantakyi-afriyie-resolve-differences.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/06d6e4d94857237a08dcb197ec95981b97791c29520234c61e13a3a04b859d6c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:39 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Aggrieved registered General nurses of the Holy Family Nurses Training College, Nkawkaw are threatening to picket at the Health Ministry in protest over delays | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716093%2Fbonded-unemployed-nurses-threaten-to-picket-at-health-minist.html.json | en | null | Bonded unemployed nurses threaten to picket at Health Ministry, Wednesday | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Aggrieved registered General nurses of the Holy Family Nurses Training College, Nkawkaw are threatening to picket at the Health Ministry in protest over delays in posting them to the various health institutions.
The nurses numbering about 82 completed the nursing training course in 2014 and were bonded throughout their national service with a promise to post them immediately after service.
However on completion of their service in March 2016, the Ministry has failed to post them despite posting other nurses from other training institutions.
The Nurses told Myjoyonline.com the Nurses and Midwifery Council, the institution charged with the mandate to provide the list of institutions whose students will be financially cleared mistakenly took the Training College out of the list.
One of the students who wants to remain anonymous said they had to prompt the Council for them to add the Holy Family Nurses Training College to the list after which they were promised to be posted in three weeks after the clearance.
It has been three months now and nothing positive has come from the Health Ministry.
"We sent a petition to them twice and didn't hear anything from them. We also went on a demonstration on August 10," one of the aggrieved nurses disclosed to Myjoyonline.com.
She said "we have still not heard anything from the Ministry. All our colleagues who completed other institutions started working in June. We are the only school which was left out and are home now.
"We have a signed a five year bond with the government of Ghana," she added.
But the Public Relations Officer of the Nurses and Midwifery Council Nana Boateng Agyemang in an interview with Myjoyonline.com denied claims that the Council omitted that name of Holy Family Training College from the list to the Finance Ministry.
He said the Finance Ministry is still working on the financial clearance for the affected nurses but cannot tell when the Ministry will be done with it.
The Public Relations Officer of the Health Ministry Tony Goodman also conceded the posting of the nurses has delayed but said the Finance Ministry is still working on the financial clearance for the nurses.
Even though he admits that the nurses to patient ratio is 1: 800, which calls for more nurses to be employed and posted to the various health institutions, he said the ministry has to look at the cost implications as well as other priorities which have to be catered for.
Commenting on the picketing, he said it is the right of the nurses to demonstrate but advised them not to put pressure on the ministry.
He assured the Ministry will soon give the affected nurses financial clearance but stopped shot of giving a timeline.
"I am not a politician to give a time line," he said
Story by Ghana|Myjoyonline.com|Nathan Gadugah | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716093/bonded-unemployed-nurses-threaten-to-picket-at-health-minist.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/3c5393d472e7f003335e58abf1bcb5c471d12d77f5135ee4f3bf25a935c0e210.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:30 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Too many contradictions on the political turf are pointing at which of the parties is not being sincere and inclined towards mimicking the other. Such tenden | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716163%2Fpolitics-of-contradictions.html.json | en | null | Politics Of Contradictions | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Too many contradictions on the political turf are pointing at which of the parties is not being sincere and inclined towards mimicking the other.
Such tendency, which is on the ascendancy, is making the serious business of governance more of a theatre activity.
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is too quick to shoot down concepts advanced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) only to turn round and claim it's being pursued by them or even on the drawing board.
Auditing such claims shows a heavy dose of mendacity by a party which claims to be working for the people and transforming lives.
There could not have been a bigger lie and insincerity than this.
The dam construction promise for districts which Nana Akufo Addo dangled before his compatriots suffered what the Free Senior High School did when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer presented the concept to Ghanaians.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) stood against the concepts, describing them as unfeasible and intended to hoodwink Ghanaians. An incredible amount of money was invested in the related PR needed to push the 'pull-it-down' project.
In the case of the free SHS their turnaround on the subject raised eyebrows about their sincerity.
The one dam per district concept is enduring the most vile propaganda yet. NDC activists, including Kwesi Pratt, claim it is not feasible making us wonder just how such personalities with little or no knowledge about such projects can simply condemn them as impossible to accomplish.
Enter a contradiction. A segment of the propaganda machinery of the party is claiming that the party is already considering the project.
This befuddles us even the more. The conclusion that can be drawn can only be that the ruling party would stand up against any concept which inures to the advantage of the NPP.
We must be sincere with the good people of this country by not constantly throwing dust into their eyes and expecting things to go well.
That brings us to the subject of manifestoes and how both parties are engaged in a game of hide-and-seek on the subject.
The NPP are suspicious that the NDC are eager to pick its concepts which they would fine-tune for inclusion in their document of intention.
While one party are waiting for the other to launch their manifesto, their opponents are holding on to theirs, a prize which should be protected from the prying eyes of the other.
The dam politics has unfortunately exposed the ruling party as the one leading the charge of contradictions. A little bit of work would have helped them somewhat.
When each of the powerbrokers in the party presents different pictures, Ghanaians only get confused and left with no choice than to regard the ruling party as insincere. We are hard-pushed not to associate ourselves with this stance.
Politics should not be a game of tricks and lies.
We should not be ruled by persons whose integrity we cannot vouch for more so when such persons do not find anything wrong with bribing clergymen to stop criticizing the government. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716163/politics-of-contradictions.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/dcfafe351c404c820d9d2aece3db56c1417a5a5dd8a774c5362a90e8969df1b6.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:08 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Three Nigerians have appeared before an Accra circuit court for allegedly possessing fake documents. They are Egwolor Onome, supervisor; Favour Omowo and Sen | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715881%2F3-nigerians-busted-with-fake-documents.html.json | en | null | 3 Nigerians Busted With Fake Documents | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Three Nigerians have appeared before an Accra circuit court for allegedly possessing fake documents.
They are Egwolor Onome, supervisor; Favour Omowo and Sena Oyinola, both unemployed.
The trio, according to the prosecutor, Chief Superintended Duuti Tuaruka, on August 9, at Batsona Spintex Road in Accra, facilitated the commission of a crime by forging the United Nations Authority Certificate, Ghana Bar Association certificate to practice, United Nations High Commission for Refugees ID card, among others.
The three are facing an additional charge of possession of forged documents by having the soft copies of Barclays Bank ID investor certificate purportedly signed by the Chief Justice, Power of Attorney, among other documents.
Before trial judge Aboagye Tandoh, the accused persons variously denied the offence and were remanded into police custody until September 1, 2016.
This was after the court had dismissed the application for bail filed by the defence lawyer on behalf of his clients.
The facts of the case are that the complainants in the case are police officers who had information that the accused persons are in a particular house engaging themselves in fraudulent economic transactions against unsuspecting persons in the country and abroad using forged documents.
The police moved to the house and arrested them. A search conducted on them revealed among other items, HP laptops, one Dell laptop, Acer laptops, internet connection routers and quantities of dry leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa.
Favour, according to the police, claimed ownership of a Samsung mini laptop containing forged documents of some organizations.
Sena also claimed ownership of the Dell laptop containing some forged documents.
By Jeffrey De-Graft Johnson
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[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:46 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | We are all familiar with the stereotype of the young entrepreneur; technology whizz kids with all the latest mobile devices and the ability to multitask as they | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715030%2Fthe-love-affair-between-young-nigerians-and-disruptive-mobil.html.json | en | null | The Love Affair between Young Nigerians and Disruptive Mobile Technology | null | null | www.modernghana.com | We are all familiar with the stereotype of the young entrepreneur; technology whizz kids with all the latest mobile devices and the ability to multitask as they type hundreds of words a minute. Sage’s Walk With Me report (http://APO.af/YnHEo3), - which examines the key characteristics, attitudes and behaviours of young entrepreneurs around the world – confirms that there is plenty of truth in this picture of how young people work and interact with technology.
What’s more, our research in Nigeria and 15 other countries shows that we are just at the beginning of a major shift in how businesses are run as the young entrepreneurs make their presence felt. Mobile technology has already made us all much more productive and helped companies of all sizes to reduce costs and become more efficient, but most young entrepreneurs see plenty of opportunities to do even much more with the tools and apps available at their disposal.
Some of the most interesting local findings on Nigerian young entrepreneurs include:
96% say that they still feel the same excitement about their business as they did when they first started it
44% say they will start over 5 businesses in their lifetime
42% say they would have still been able to run their business with the technology available 20 years ago
38% say they socialise with their team once a month
29% say that work comes before life
16% say that they get out of bed in the morning because they want to make a difference in the world and do some social good
Mobile devices are the platform of choice for today’s entrepreneur and, as you might expect from a generation that has been mobile literate from an extremely young age, a large proportion place huge emphasis on technology and are keen to be at the forefront of new trends. Young Nigerians are mobile-first people, so that’s no surprise at all.
Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends has done a lot of work with organisations in South Africa that are looking to change the way they operate to better accommodate millennial entrepreneurs. The changes can seem daunting to big corporates, he says, because in many ways the new social values of this generation mean throwing out practices we’ve relied on for decades – a 9 to 5 work day, and the traditional desk work space, for example.
Oiling the wheels of a smooth business
More than a third of young entrepreneurs (38% in Nigeria) say the technology they use is the most important element when it comes to the smooth running of their business; they couldn’t prosper without it. 42% say they could probably not have run their business with the technology available 20 years ago. That’s an incredible stat: far from destroying jobs through automation, technology is inspiring young people to create businesses that could not have existed in the past.
When it comes to networking and new business, nearly 70% of Nigerian respondents say that they use technology rather than a face-to-face approach. Some 39% say that they depend on technology to succeed, while 44% say technology is invaluable in helping them market their business. These are numbers that would no doubt increase if we had to repeat this survey in five years’ time. Put simply, we’re seeing technology being woven into the very fabric of today’s businesses.
It’s also interesting to note how confident Nigerians are about their mastery of technology. About 80% of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria claim that despite technology constantly evolving, they do not worry about whether they will be able to keep up. Most Nigerians (80%) also say they do not worry about whether they will be able to afford the latest technology.
Will your desk be defunct?
Looking to the future, in the next ten years, 33% of Nigerians surveyed believe that technology will make the concept of ‘your desk’ defunct and that, in future, everyone will work remotely and flexibly, via a mobile device. Additionally, 45% agreed the workplace will have more virtual staff, working remotely and flexibly, while 23% said that they will save money on office space and overheads.
It’s intriguing to hear how young entrepreneurs are already transforming their businesses with technology, and how they expect to see the landscape keep evolving in the years to come. What we hear very clearly from our research is that young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and the rest of the world greatly value flexibility and want to have freedom over when, where and how they work, as well as with who.
For them, technology is not only a means to boosting efficiency and productivity; it is also a way to achieve the flexibility and work-life balance that they value so much. The future is mobile and we at Sage are giving our customers the power to control their businesses from the palm of their hand and embrace the future of mobility and what’s to come.
Entrepreneurs who understand the ‘giving economy’
Sage’s research showed that millennial entrepreneurs are far more focused on creating businesses that ‘give back’ to local communities and the world. At the recent Sage Summit in Chicago, the largest event for Small & Medium Businesses in the world, Zooey Deschanel and Gwyneth Paltrow spoke about the ‘Giving Economy’ and the idea that today’s consumer want more than products that will better their lives – they want to support companies that are socially conscious.
For big, established companies, this is also an important insight into how they can inspire their employees as well as their customers by having a positive influence on the community they serve.
By Magnus Nmonwu, Regional Director for Sage (www.Sage.com) in West Africa | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715030/the-love-affair-between-young-nigerians-and-disruptive-mobil.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/5fa62ca01c41d64a4d5982fb7d4a69508a6c814905fe29d76a2c16b858cc92d0.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:52:04 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | A one week strike by biomedical laboratory scientists ended on Monday after consultations with power brokers and stakeholders. The National Executive Committ | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715803%2Fnlc-court-action-forces-biomedical-lab-scientists-to-suspen.html.json | en | null | NLC court action forces biomedical lab scientists to suspend one week strike | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A one week strike by biomedical laboratory scientists ended on Monday after consultations with power brokers and stakeholders.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (GABLS) revealed this in a release to its members on August 29.
“NEC has consulted broadly with our legal counsel, Labour experts and some key leaders of our beloved nation who have promised to pursue our agenda of having the documents launched and implemented,” the release said.
GABLS has been demanding the immediate implementation of a national health laboratory policy by government.
But the lab scientists were dragged to court by the National Labour Commission who said he strike action was not legal.
NLC action was also aimed at getting them to return to the negotiations table with the Ministry of Health.
“In order for us to win the goodwill of the honourable court to grant our request and fulfill the counsel of our lawyer it has become necessary to SUSPEND our strike action until after the mandatory period permitted by law as essential service providers. We shall activate it when the need arises,” the release signed by GAMBLS President, Ignatius Awinibuno, said.
Read the full release below:
Update on Strike Action
Dear Comrades of the Medical Laboratory Science in Ghana, NEC has consulted broadly with our legal counsel, Labour experts and some key leaders of our beloved nation who have promised to pursue our agenda of having the documents launched and implemented.
As leadership we have been further emboldened and inspired by the level of courage, forbearance and faith membership has exuded so far towards our course. It is unprecedented and very laudable and must be sustained this week and the weeks ahead until we achieve our agenda of securing better medical laboratory services for clients and in addition liberating our profession.
Leadership wishes to renew our commitment to pursuing every means legally possible to resolving this problem with the required expedited attention it deserves.
As you are aware the National Labour Commission is seeking a High Court order to get us to return to negotiations table with the Ministry of Health.
In the opinion of leadership the NLC has not treated our demands with the expedite attention it deserves as provided for in the Labour Act 2003 ACT 651. We have therefore prayed the honourable court to compel the NLC to treat our issue with the urgency it deserves under the law.
In order for us to win the goodwill of the honourable court to grant our request and fulfill the counsel of our lawyer it has become necessary to SUSPEND our strike action until after the mandatory period permitted by law as essential service providers. We shall activate it when the need arises.
We shall however explore equally effective means of pursuing our agenda in addition to the legal approach. This in our opinion is the best strategy to adopt under our circumstances. Please keep faith with leadership as you have always done. Simply wait for the next directive after the court hearing.
As many may have left their posts on various assignments due to the strike action, we entreat you to kindly take the needed steps to report to duty posts.
You are expected to come in your numbers to support leadership tomorrow at the high court at 9.00am prompt.
Leadership will keep you updated every step of the way until we reach the goal.
OUR GOD WHO BEGAN THIS FIGHT WILL SURELY ACCOMPLISH IT FOR US.
MLS Ignatius Awinibuno, President - GABLS
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[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:22 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Current WBO Africa, WBO Oriental and WBC Youth World champion Isaac 'Royal Storm' Dogboe has revealed that he fought with one hand during his last Friday's bout | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715254%2Fisaac-dogboe-i-fought-with-one-hand-to-beat-tabanao.html.json | en | null | Isaac Dogboe: "I fought with one hand to beat Tabanao" | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Current WBO Africa, WBO Oriental and WBC Youth World champion Isaac 'Royal Storm' Dogboe has revealed that he fought with one hand during his last Friday's bout with John Neil Tabanao of the Philippines.
Dogboe with an injury to his left land in round five, he fought like a warrior and at the end convincing the judges as the score card reads: 120-109, 117-113 and 119-110 in favour of the Ghanaian who is just 21 year-old.
play John Neil Tabanao
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:53:07 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Accusations by a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), that the Minority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu is flirting with the National Democrati | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716212%2Fndc-not-sponsoring-minority-leader-aide.html.json | en | null | NDC Not Sponsoring Minority Leader Aide | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Accusations by a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), that the Minority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu is flirting with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to undermine the presidential ambition of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are unfounded, an aide to the Minority leader, Maxwell Boakye has said.
According to Boakye, it is “only a jester who will go round claiming [that] the leader of the minority party in parliament is flirting with NDC.”
“Of what benefit will it be to Hon. Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, knowing very well when we come to power he is going to be if for nothing at all the leader of government business in parliament ---so why would he be flirting with NDC,” he added.
Mr. Hayford Osei Bempah, on Monday accused the Minority leader who is also the Member of Parliament for the Suame Constituency of working in the interest of the ruling NDC, questioning his commitment to projecting the image of Akufo-Addo in the constituency in the build up to the December 7 general elections.
“As we are speaking now, you can come to Suame and there are no NPP colours in Suame. He did the same thing in 2012 and we thought he was joking and he is doing the same thing in 2016. Someone who contested him in 2012 was responsible for Nana Addo’s posters in the Constituency,” said Mr. Osei Bempah.
He added "Clearly, everything points to the fact that he doesn’t have anything good for the party and I can say that he is being sponsored by the NDC to prevent Nana Addo and the NPP from coming into power in 2016.”
But speaking on Class FM on Tuesday, Mr. Boakye called on the public to treat the allegations with the contempt it deserved adding that he [Mr. Osei Bempah] is a sidekick of the NDC.
“Ask him 2012, what was he doing in Alban Bagbin’s office? Ask him, he went to Alban Bagbin seeking for financial support and Bagbin went to Honourable Kyei Mensah-Bonsu and asked him that Osei, there is this guy who came to my office saying he needed help; after investigations we realized that it was this Hayford. Later on, we realized that Honourable Muntaka was the one sponsoring [him]."
“So, I believe what he is saying is something that we shouldn’t even encourage it at all,” he said.
He said of all the constituencies where the NPP has MPs in 2012 “Suame constituency, Honourable Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu's constituency is the only constituency that was able to increase Nana Addo’s votes by 34%.” | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716212/ndc-not-sponsoring-minority-leader-aide.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/7c9a71ad82db5eb324a8ad0e4dc561db4a672c2a4e8fead677d193f6a1220327.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:51 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Many South Africans have lauded the move by Ghana' s deputy captain Andre Ayew for paying for the tickets for some of the Black Stars players to honour the f | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715756%2Fsouth-africans-hail-andre-ayew-over-patriotic-black-stars-ai.html.json | en | null | South Africans hail Andre Ayew over patriotic Black Stars air ticket gesture | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Many South Africans have lauded the move by Ghana' s deputy captain Andre Ayew for paying for the tickets for some of the Black Stars players to honour the final AFCON group clash with Rwanda.
Head coach Avram Grant announced a 23-man squad for the final game of the group with the Amavubi which comes off five days from today.
The country's Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye in his attempt to force the technical handlers of the Black Stars to use locally-based players for the game since Ghana has already qualified says his outfit has no money to cater for the tickets of the foreign-based players.
But the West Ham United record signing paid for the rest of the players who could not foot the bill for their air tickets to join the team to prepare for the game.
And South Africans have hailed the 26-year old for his move.
After the news of Ayew's gesture was published on South African soccer web portal SoccerLaduma, below are some of the comments by readers.
fanist Aug 29, 2016 09:00 PM
That's what I call humanity UBUNTU,bless ur great grand children
Zly30 Aug 29, 2016 08:44 PM
I dnt hv words for this dude he is just phenomenal!
musah05 Aug 29, 2016 08:37 PM
talking about true love of the nation, big up bru
Stanza_waka_Mugwena Aug 29, 2016 08:34 PM
He's a wise man this one...God will continue to bless him bcos he gives
shadae Aug 29, 2016 08:19 PM
eh gud sportsmanship
MR E Aug 29, 2016 08:16 PM
U are a man ayew God bless u
Lesmat Aug 29, 2016 08:12 PM
Ya u really like ur nation mfana and if it was our south african based players, they wer gonna say its fine den they just relax n go after some chicks and thats a problem.
Faysal Aug 29, 2016 07:45 PM
Eto'o did now ayew weldone guys
Qhaf-Qhaf Aug 29, 2016 07:31 PM
This is a warning to our players who want to play for overseas clubs without thinking about the money they'll earn . This is an embarrassment when an African player based overseas can't afford flight fairs
Mpho Poster Aug 29, 2016 07:25 PM
For the love of the Country. Wow may God increase him more n more. Our Mzanzi players r only gud in fighting for bonuses
lebomahike Aug 29, 2016 07:17 PM
What's so wrong with Nigeria...
[email protected] Aug 29, 2016 07:00 PM
Wow Ayew what a patriotic decision boy God will bless him n his generation to come.
mabhotso Aug 29, 2016 06:52 PM
Ayew
washuwitty Aug 29, 2016 06:44 PM
Its a must pay,that's the minister must do,but its africa anyway.
Mahhumela Aug 29, 2016 06:39 PM
Ashamed my beloved Afrika
harry Malatjie Aug 29, 2016 06:31 PM
Mugabe want Olympian athletes to be arrested because they didn't win any medal and they wasted tax money.Ghana minister is right.
Mxoh-2008 Aug 29, 2016 06:27 PM
@Ngele2016 Mikel also helped out for Nigeria on their way to the Olympics
So-Mathabo-KBY Aug 29, 2016 06:26 PM
I'm sure da minister is friends with Bobsteak Motaung da way he's so adament in saving
Binda_Bucks1 Aug 29, 2016 06:25 PM
Hawu
Ngele2016 Aug 29, 2016 06:16 PM
Samuel etoo,adebayor George whea and today Dede ayew well done
duo Aug 29, 2016 06:13 PM
African countries still embarrassing us
Bhekisisa_KINGSISA_Sosibo Aug 29, 2016 06:12 PM
Great......
Tresure_NT Aug 29, 2016 06:11 PM
Avram Grant still coaching Ghana
Jovic Aug 29, 2016 06:08 PM
Big ups my boy
Myaka weliPhefeni Aug 29, 2016 06:05 PM
Is their jitie 2 pay 4 all players travel flyt money bt they fail bcz they didnt cn abt their national team and the guy who lyk his country cum up wth sumthing on his pocket,weldone Andrew Ayew u shw that u lyk ur country more than sum pple who s working 4 ur Government. Lets hope other players learn sumthing frm u and George Wear
[email protected] Aug 29, 2016 05:52 PM
You can never see this happen in SA our players are so stingy
kAids cHiVs Aug 29, 2016 05:52 PM
great from Dede
navegate Aug 29, 2016 05:49 PM
Poor minister...finish
By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter
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[] | 2016-08-28T22:51:16 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Patrons of the Voice Factory grand finale did not just come to cheer their favourite contestants but came along with their dancing shoes. http://cdn.m | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715468%2Fvoicefactory-patrons-boogie-the-night-away-photos.html.json | en | null | Patrons boogie the night away Photos | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Patrons of the Voice Factory grand finale did not just come to cheer their favourite contestants but came along with their dancing shoes.
Ohemaa Mercy
The rains have threatened to mar the event but the patrons are not even perturbed, making use of every inch of space to ‘boogie’ down.
The contestants have been exceptional on the night, giving the patrons all the reasons to continue dancing the night away.
The grand finale of Citi FM's music talent hunt reality show, Voice factory: Gospel Edition is being held at the forecourt of Citi FM in Adabraka.
The four contestants in the race are competing for the ultimate prize of GHc 5,000.
The show started in June 2016 with auditions that featured 36 talented singers who all came to minister in the studios of Citi 97.3 FM.
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[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:34 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Fire has razed down the office of the Electoral Commission at Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North district of the Ashanti region Monday dawn. The fire which started | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715564%2Ffire-engulfs-tepa-ec-office.html.json | en | null | Fire Engulfs Tepa EC Office | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Fire has razed down the office of the Electoral Commission at Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North district of the Ashanti region Monday dawn.
The fire which started around 1am, according to an eyewitness, Nana Yaw Dwomfour, has destroyed all valuable items in the office including the biometric verification machines (BVM).
The cause of the fire is unknown, but eyewitnesses suspect arson.
“The fire started around 2am and we cannot tell exactly the cause of the fire but we are hoping the fire service will be able to establish the exact cause of the fire, whether it was an electrical fault or someone deliberately did it”.
The Tepa police command has commenced investigation to establish the cause of the fire.
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[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:10 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Former Ghana fans-favourite Quincy Owusu-Abeyie admits that he regrets his decision to leave English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal. Owusu-Abeyie, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715196%2Fformer-ghana-ace-quincy-owusu-abeyie-regrets-leaving-arsenal.html.json | en | null | Former Ghana ace Quincy Owusu-Abeyie regrets leaving Arsenal | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Former Ghana fans-favourite Quincy Owusu-Abeyie admits that he regrets his decision to leave English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal.
Owusu-Abeyie, 30, fell out with Emirates Stadium boss Arsene Wenger over lack of adequate first team opportunities and quit the Gunners for Russian Premier League outfit Spartak Moscow in 2006.
The 2008 Ghana AFCON star failed to live up to his potential as he spent seasons travelling on loan spells to clubs including Celta di Vigo, Birmingham City, Cardiff City, Portsmouth and Malaga.
Later stints with Qatari side Al Sadd, Panathinaikos and Boavista all went against talent and expectations.
Abeyie believes he made wrong choices in his decision to leave Arsenal.
"I have made the wrong choices in my career. I know. I never should have left Arsenal. When I look back on that choice to go to Moscow, I see that we then have not thought about it well both my management and I," he told ELF Voetbal.
The former Ajax Amsterdam youth team product has returned to the Dutch top-flight and he seems to be on rediscovery mission in the Eredivisie.
He has emerged the assist-king for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie after setting up two goals in three games. Both of the assists have gone to German-born Ghanaian Reagy Ofosu.
By El Akyereko
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[] | 2016-08-28T22:51:23 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng sent a heartfelt message to the victims of the earthquake in Italy after scoring his second La Liga goal for new club L | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715466%2Fforza-italia-kevin-prince-boatengs-heartfelt-gesture-to-it.html.json | en | null | Forza Italia: Kevin-Prince Boateng's heartfelt gesture to Italy after earthquake | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng sent a heartfelt message to the victims of the earthquake in Italy after scoring his second La Liga goal for new club Las Palmas.
An estimated 300 people have died as a result of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit central Italian cities including Amartrice, Pescara del Tronto and Accumoli. READ MORE: Ghanaian excited to have scored in 4 major European leagues
The German born Ghanaian has spent years in Italy due to his football career and recently completed a second stint with Italian Serie A club AC Milan before joining Spanish La Liga team Las Palmas.
play Prince Boateng has scored two goals in two La Liga games for Las Palmas.
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[] | 2016-08-27T22:51:25 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | TECHAiDE has begun a new chapter in the course of its operations. The organization 39;s new website which has been brooded on for quite some time has been l | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715310%2Ftechaide-launches-new-website.html.json | en | null | TechAide Launches New Website | null | null | www.modernghana.com | TECHAiDE has begun a new chapter in the course of its operations. The organization's new website which has been brooded on for quite some time has been launched.
This new website hosts contents of the organization on the internet with a new domain name, ‘. global’. The new domain will provide the organization with the opportunity to broaden its horizons throughout the globe.
The launch of the website took place in the middle of August, 2016 at the organization's work premises. The occasion was graced by the staff of TECHAiDE and a few members of the Islamic Peace and Security Council (IPASEC) which also partners with TECHAiDE. At the event, the CEO of TECHAiDE, Mr. Kafui Prebbie explained a few concepts about the new website. He explained that this transition does not only change the image of TECHAiDE but also expands the reach of the organization.
Mr. Prebbi also mentioned that the previous website which hosted the organization's content on the internet with a '.net' domain, had been used for quite some time now and the time had come for a change.
He also stated that his team had been working really hard prior to this change and were really enthusiastic about its start. This event was chaired by TECHAiDE’S COO, Mr. FJ Cava, MBA.
TECHAiDE is a tech social entreprise that specializes in the design, development and deployment of low voltage and rugged computing systems, ICT applications and IT project management. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715310/techaide-launches-new-website.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/bf1c7c14a040ae291100f70dfc75890d63ef8e4f247241a133531a06751518f7.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T00:51:12 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited has received authorization from the Bank of Ghana to be an approved Primary Dealer (PD) in the purchase and sale of Government of Gh | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715472%2Ffidelity-bank-selected-as-primary-dealer-in-government-secur.html.json | en | null | Fidelity Bank selected as primary dealer in government securities | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited has received authorization from the Bank of Ghana to be an approved Primary Dealer (PD) in the purchase and sale of Government of Ghana securities under the new wholesale auction system.
This authorization allows the Bank to purchase Treasury bills and bonds in bulk at the weekly primary auction and on-sell them to individuals and corporate investors and holders in the secondary market.
The authorization offers an exciting opportunity to customers and non-customers of Fidelity Bank to buy and sell Treasury bills or bonds at so much ease and comfort now. Customers are now able to contact any of the 75 branches of the Bank nationwide and make their purchases of treasury bills and bonds.
The Bank is ever ready to offer investors competitive rates on their Treasury bills and bonds purchases or pay cash within minutes of selling their bills and bonds to the Bank.
Mr. Jim Baiden
Deputy Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Jim Baiden, noted that, the selection of Fidelity Bank as a Primary Dealer affirms the Bank’s credibility and sound record as an accomplished securities dealer over the past several years.
He stated that, the authorization is a step in the right direction towards the Bank’s ambition of becoming a world class bank pursuing high standards in banking.
He further added that the Bank will continue to improve its service delivery by focusing on the needs of customers and optimizing existing processes to match global standards.
"As a matter of priority, we will be focusing on evolving technologies that will define the future of banking. We will also increase capacity levels across all departments and branches to ensure that the Bank is well resourced and ready for the future. We believe with the support of our customers, we will achieve our aim of becoming the preferred indigenous Bank rendering world class services to our home based customers," Mr Baiden said.
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[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:31 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | From Ernest Best Anane, Kumasi THE MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development, Alhaji Collins Dauda, together with his deputy, Kwadwo Agyekum and th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715074%2Fcollins-dauda-inspects-projects-in-kumasi.html.json | en | null | Collins Dauda Inspects Projects In Kumasi | null | null | www.modernghana.com | From Ernest Best Anane, Kumasi
THE MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development, Alhaji Collins Dauda, together with his deputy, Kwadwo Agyekum and the Ashanti Regional Minister, John Alexander Ackon have inspected progress of work on re-development projects at the satellite markets in the Kumasi Metropolis. The three ministers also inspected work on the new landfill sites.
The Local Government Minister noted the benefits of markets to the people in the metropolis, hence the decongestion of the old markets and thus eliminate fire outbreaks and avoid losses.
He said it became appropriate for the government to engage ADF to re-develop the markets with an amount of 44.5 million Euros to build and modernise them to enhance profitability of traders.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the contractors working at all the three satellites markets in the metropolis at Atonsu, Asawase and Old Tafo.
Mr. Dauda disclosed that the Local Government ministry, the Regional Coordinating Council and the KMA would team-up to address some of the concerns raised by the traders about their numbers and occupation on completion of the projects and the provision of adequate stalls, crèche and a police post at the markets.
He indicated that the ministry would seek permission from the land owners if there is an additional land space for additional facilities to meet the demand of all registered and non-registered traders.
Mr. John Alexander Ackon, the Ashanti regional minister, said the visit to the site by the Local Government Minister was appropriate, as the ministry is part of the components of the contracts.
He said the progress of work at the sites by the contractors was commendable, and assured the traders of additional stores and stalls for the traders.
Mr. John Gorkeh-Miah, the Metropolitan Waste management Director, also assured the ministers that, the two new landfill sites could last for ten years if the facility is managed well.
In a related development, the GNA reports that Regional Ministers have been tasked to highlight government's achievements by the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) as the country approaches the 2016 general election.
Mr Ato Sarpong, the Deputy Minister of Communication, said this is the surest way to push the electorate to make informed choices and vote to retain the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in the December 7 polls.
Addressing the Government for the People forum in Sunyani, the Deputy Communication Minister said the current administration has chalked significant and unprecedented successes and needed additional four years to consolidate the gains it had made.
Mr Sarpong said President John Dramani Mahama has invested hugely in several sectors including education, road, health, agriculture and other relevant sectors of the economy, adding that 13,000 new housing facilities are in the process of completion.
He said though the energy sector challenges seemed insurmountable, the government had worked out modalities to add 5,000 megawatts of power to the national grid.
Mr Sarpong said the economy has seen a sharp turnaround, an indication that the living conditions of majority of Ghanaians would be improved by the end of 2016.
He said until the MMDAs took the responsibility to propagate the government's achievements, its detractors would continue to throw dust into the eyes of the electorate to make the government unpopular.
Mr Sarpong said multi-party democracy required transparency and grassroots participation in decision-making, hence the need for the forum to create the opportunity the government to account to the people.
Mr Eric Opoku, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, said people in the region and Ghanaians in general would be ungrateful if they failed to retain the ruling NDC government in power.
He said the region had benefited immensely from the national cake and urged the electorate not to disappoint the NDC in the general election.
Nana Owusu Sakyi III, the Paramount Chief of Bassa Traditional Area, lauded the government for the level of development in the region and asked the electorate to vote on merit in the Election 2016. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715074/collins-dauda-inspects-projects-in-kumasi.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0f18de173c5b79c999c29ec24ecf3de41adc87b769000f5cd5d22e12664333ed.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:17 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Dreams midfielder Aaron Amoah has lauded the exploits of head coach CK Akonnor, claiming the former Ghana international is one of the best tacticians in the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715036%2Fdreams-fc-midfielder-aaron-amoah-hails-wonderful-coach-ck.html.json | en | null | Dreams FC midfielder Aaron Amoah hails 'wonderful' coach CK Akonnor | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dreams midfielder Aaron Amoah has lauded the exploits of head coach CK Akonnor, claiming the former Ghana international is one of the best tacticians in the country.
Dreams have been more than impressive in their debut season in the topflight and Amoah believes this is largely due to Akunnor's wonderful works and smooth relationship with the players
'He is a wonderful Coach, to me he is one of the best Coaches in Ghana now,' he told Ghana Sports Newspaper.
'He advise us a lot and we see him as a senior brother. He always corrects us when we make mistakes.
'I think he is different from other Coaches in the contry and I am very happy working with him.'
The Kweiman-based Club sit fifth and are on course for a top finish.
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[] | 2016-08-29T06:51:14 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | La Liga champions Barcelona claimed an impressive 1-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night thanks to an Ivan Rakitic goal after 20 minutes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715478%2Fla-liga-rakitic-goal-keeps-barca-perfect.html.json | en | null | La Liga: Rakitic Goal Keeps Barca Perfect | null | null | www.modernghana.com | La Liga champions Barcelona claimed an impressive 1-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night thanks to an Ivan Rakitic goal after 20 minutes.
The Basque side had plenty of chances in an open game but Barca displayed the greater quality in front of goal and after Luis Suarez had released Arda Turan down the left, the Turkey international cut inside onto his right foot and his cross found Rakitic racing into the box to head home from six yards.
Suarez almost added an injury-time second as he had an effort cleared off the line, but Luis Enrique’s men join bitter rivals Real Madrid, who beat Celta Vigo on Saturday, on six points from two games.
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[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:48 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Manchester United, Inter Milan, Ajax and Zenit St Petersburg were among the continental heavyweights that learned their Europa League fate during Friday 8217;s | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715110%2Feuropa-league-group-stage-draw.html.json | en | null | Europa League Group Stage Draw | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Manchester United, Inter Milan, Ajax and Zenit St Petersburg were among the continental heavyweights that learned their Europa League fate during Friday’s 48-team group stage draw.
All competing clubs were divided into the usual seeded pots before the draw, producing 12 groups of four from A to L, with the top two from each progressing to the knockout rounds.
Holders Sevilla were, of course, not in the draw after their triumph in May earned passage into the Champions League group stage, a prize on offer to whichever clubs lifts the trophy this time.
Manchester United, competing in the Europa League group stage for the first time, were the very first team out and will face Fenerbahce, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk from Ukraine in a competitive Group A.
Jose Mourinho previously won the competition in its UEFA Cup guise with Porto in 2003.
Fellow Premier League side Southampton were matched with Italian giants Inter Milan, now under the management of Frank de Boer. Sparta Prague and Israeli champions Hapoel Be’er Sheva make up Group K.
Other notable groups include Group D with Zenit St Petersburg, AZ Alkmaar, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Irish newcomers Dundalk (pictured below), and Group G with Ajax, Standard Liege, Celta Vigo and Panathinaikos.
The full draw is as follows:
Group A: Manchester United, Fenerbahce, Feyenoord, Zorya Luhansk
Group B: Olympiacos, APOEL, Young Boys, Astana
Group C: Anderlecht, Saint-Etienne, Mainz, Qabala
Group D: Zenit St Petersburg, AZ Alkmaar, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dundalk
Group E: Viktoria Plzen, Roma, Austria Vienna, Astra Giurgiu
Group F: Athletic Bilbao, Genk, Rapid Vienna, Sassuolo
Group G: Ajax, Standard Liege, Celta Vigo, Panathinaikos
Group H: Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga, Gent, Konyaspor
Group I: Schalke, Red Bull Salzburg, Krasnodar, Nice
Group J: Fiorentina, PAOK, Slovan Liberec, Qarabag
Group K: Inter Milan, Sparta Prague, Southampton, Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Group L: Villarreal, Steaua Bucharest, Zurich, Osmanlispor
The group matchdays will begin on Thursday 15th September and will continue throughout October and November before reaching a conclusion on Thursday 8th December.
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:52 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Wa All Stars wideman Emmanuel Ocran has earned a late-call-up into the Black Stars squad ahead of the final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier a | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716234%2Fexclusive-wa-all-stars-talented-winger-emmanuel-ocran-earns.html.json | en | null | EXCLUSIVE: Wa All Stars talented winger Emmanuel Ocran earns late Black Stars call-up ahead of Rwanda AFCON qualifier | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Wa All Stars wideman Emmanuel Ocran has earned a late-call-up into the Black Stars squad ahead of the final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.
The hugely talented winger, who can also operate from attack, has been invited by coach Avram Grant as uncertainty grows over some of the top stars.
Ocran becomes the fourth locally-based player to have earned a call-up after Kotoko striker Dauda Mohammed was invited to replace Ebenezer Assifuah.
There are also places for Wa All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori as well as Ashantigold defender Kadri Mohammed.
Coach Avram Grant is unsure about the availability of striker Jordan Ayew, who is reported to be in France to seal a deal with an unnamed club, sources have hinted.
Captain Asamoah Gyan is currently in London trying to negotiate a deal with an unnamed club after talks with Championship side Reading broke down.
Winger Christian Atsu is also yet to report to the Ghana camp as he finalizes his loan switch to Newcastle United from Chelsea.
The youngster has scored six goals in 19 appearances, provided four assists and covered 1,537 minutes for the Wa-based side with three games to end the season.
The highly-rated versatile youngster bagged a hattrick against Dreams FC last weekend.
Ghana have already qualified for the finals and Rwanda have been eliminated.
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:20 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Centurion (South Africa) (AFP) - New Zealand won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the series-deciding second and final Test at Centurion's SuperSport | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715219%2Fnew-zealand-send-south-africa-in-to-bat.html.json | en | null | New Zealand send South Africa in to bat | null | null | www.modernghana.com | South African batsman Quinton De Kock (centre) plays a shot on the first day of the second match between South Africa and New Zealand in Centurion, South Africa on August 27, 2016. By Gianluigi Guercia (AFP)
Centurion (South Africa) (AFP) - New Zealand won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the series-deciding second and final Test at Centurion's SuperSport Park on Saturday.
South Africa made a forced change with Stiaan van Zyl coming in for Dean Elgar, who was ruled out because of a sprained ankle.
It was the only change from the teams that played in the abandoned first Test in Durban when fewer than 100 overs were bowled before a wet, soft outfield prevented any further play.
The match was due to start in sunny conditions which were expected to continue through all five days.
Teams:
South Africa: Faf du Plessis (captain), Stephen Cook, Quinton de Kock (wkt), Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Stiaan van Zyl, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Dane Piedt.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wkt), Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
Umpires: Ian Gould (ENG), Paul Reiffel (AUS)
TV umpire: Richard Illingworth (ENG)
Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM) | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715219/new-zealand-send-south-africa-in-to-bat.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/03ed7c1359e59b3d5ca9ee185317f11ec140737dafeaac65b495dd4b832f0e40.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:09 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Volta Region-based popular hiplife artiste, Za-Gu-Nor Selasi, is back on the music scene with his new hit single titled 'Love Of My Life', yet to be rele | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38572%2Fza-gu-nor-returns-with-love-of-my-life-single.html.json | en | null | Za-Gu-Nor Returns with Love Of My Life Single | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Volta Region-based popular hiplife artiste, Za-Gu-Nor Selasi, is back on the music scene with his new hit single titled 'Love Of My Life', yet to be released later next month.
Fused with Afro-pop and hiplife feel, the song will be Za-Gu-Nor's first official single from his upcoming album.
This track is no doubt a hit, and will definitely get fans dancing just like his other hits.
The 'Love Of My Life' song is on his new album titled 'African Project'.
His publicist, Tony Bebli of Starr FM, said, “Za-Gu-Nor has come a very long way as an artiste and I believe this song shares his success story so far. It's going to be a hit.”
As a recording artiste, Za-Gu-Nor can best be described as multi-talented and a versatile artiste with a vision.
Speaking to BEATWAVES, the artiste mentioned that whilst on break from the music scene to further his education, he was busily doing collaboration with other artistes and working behind closed doors on his new album.
According to him, with changes in his style of play and performance, he is ready to register his name permanently on the music scene.
The Kpando-based hiplife artiste who raps in Ewe, Ga and Twi has so far in his musical career performed on a number on musical events like Hitz FM Easter Street Jam at Keta, Asogli Yam Festival in Ho, among others.
He has also worked with some of the well-known hiplife icons such as Stay Jay, Screw Face, Eugene of Praye fame and a host of others.
Za-Gu-Nor disclosed that he has started laying the foundation to bring a major facelift to the Ghanaian entertainment industry, adding that he is currently working with a number of artistes on his upcoming album, aimed at flying high the flag of Volta Region.
He told BEATWAVES in a chat that “everything is set for the release of the single onto the music market. The much-awaited video will also be ready soon.”
A graduate from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), Za-Gu-Nor Selasi says he is grateful to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afe Lotto, Joseph Ayivor, who is the brain behind his successful musical career.
By George Clifford Owusu | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38572/za-gu-nor-returns-with-love-of-my-life-single.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/63047e2d1166cbe994ec48eb49b7ff810431c5380669bb9fc3fd1a580caa7c0c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:51:07 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Inter Allies moved one step above the relegation zone with a dominant display against New Edubiase at Tema sports stadium, running out 4-0 winners courtesy of g | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715432%2Fghana-premier-league-inter-allies-move-one-step-above-the-r.html.json | en | null | Ghana Premier League: Inter Allies move one step above the relegation zone with a dominant display | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Inter Allies moved one step above the relegation zone with a dominant display against New Edubiase at Tema sports stadium, running out 4-0 winners courtesy of goals from Emmanuel Nettey, Ropapa Mensah, and Prince Baffoe.
It should have been a more significant winning margin but Jimmy Cobblah will have been pleased with the performance of his side, who never looked in trouble after Nettey opened the scoring with a wonderful volley three minutes after half an hour into the game.
Ropapa Mensah made it 2-0 shortly after half-time and Prince Baffoe capped a superb collective display with his third and fourth goal of the season, volleying home Enoch Adu's cross and and Gockel Ahortor's through pass into the back of the net. READ ALSO: Ghanaian striker suffers injury in Scottish League
Ropapa Mensah, who has been relegated to the bench since the arrival of Jimmy Cobblah, made his second start under the former Wa All Stars boss, and he played 74 minutes.
Emmanuel Nettey partnered Wahab Akwei at the heart of the back four with Sheriff Deo Mohammed and Ropapa Mensah leading the attack.
It was a cagey start to the contest with both teams guilty of losing possession during the opening exchanges, but the first real piece of quality saw the Eleven Is To One take the lead after thirty-three minutes.
New Edubiase failed to deal corner from Enoch Adu, nodding the ball onto the path of Emmanuel Nettey, who volleyed the ball beyond the reach of Benjamin Mensah in Edubiase's post.
The strike epitomised a team brimming with confidence to maintain their status a Premier League club when the curtains is drawn on September 17.
The goal sparked Cabblah's men into life and led to a spell in which New Edubiase couldn't get out of their own half. Sheriff Mohammed came close to adding a second when his strike at the back-post was somehow scrambled off the line, and moments later a brilliant volley from Abdul Halik Hudu whistled past the post having taken a deflection. READ MORE: League's best response to Sports Minister jab should be delivered in crunch four rounds
Ropapa Mensah became the first player to be booked when he was punished for a diving in the box with 5 minutes to end the first half. Despite the fact Allies were leading and playing well, there was a slight sense of frustration as New Edubiase began exerting themselves in the game and creating chances.
The second goal was merited as brilliant Abdul Halik layed the ball to the Ropapa Mensah. The youngster plucked the ball beautifully before dummying his way past two markers before finishing into the far right angle of the post.
A wonderful team move, which started on the end of the pitch, saw stand in captain, Prince Baffoe adding a third.
The fourth goal arrived right at the death and it was Prince Baffoe again who interchange passes with Gockel Ahortor before beating Benjamin Mensah again.
It's now four points from two and three maximum points as the international break looms.
Next up is a trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC who lost to leaders, Wa All Stars.
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] | 2016-08-27T18:50:28 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Traveling can be a searing experience, particularly when you are visiting a location where the native values and beliefs of its society differ greatly from y | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715220%2Fculture-shock-benefits-for-the-savvy-traveler.html.json | en | null | Culture Shock: Benefits For The Savvy Traveler | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Traveling can be a searing experience, particularly when you are visiting a location where the native values and beliefs of its society differ greatly from your own. Certainly, being exposed to a different language, sights, smells, people and an entirely new culture can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.
The fear of facing unfamiliarity and experiencing culture shock is what makes it so nerve wrecking; however, the truth is that traveling to a foreign location is one of the best ways to step outside your established comfort zone. You get to experience some of most beautiful and meaningful moments ever!
Thinking of visiting a foreign country and afraid of dealing with culture shock? No doubt, it is easy to get frustrated when you are confused or lost in the unknown, but Jumia Travel , Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking portal shares 3 great benefits of culture shock for the savvy traveler.
It heightens your level of intuition
Culture shock ensures you experience a level of vulnerability and dealing with that automatically helps shape your personality significantly by teaching you to trust your gut, survive during periods of loneliness and unfamiliarity and develop a thicker skin. Your intuitions awaken and you become a quick judge of the intentions of people around you and basically, you experience tremendous personal growth.
You find opportunities to intellectually challenge yourself
Experiencing culture shock has a way of growing your intellect as it challenges you to not only use more brain power on a daily basis, but to find the positives in situations. The kind of intellectual knowledge you gain from the experience far surpasses the kind you gain from textbooks or video tutorials. You are forced to observe and be patient and as such, you find yourself eventually understanding the things going on around you.
Source: study-abroad.uchicago.edu
It develops your social skills
Culture shock usually channels a measure of emotional disorientation characterized by feelings of shock and anxiety; however, after these feeling die down, you find that you become more comfortable in your new surroundings. You find ways to expand your circle of friends to include people who have different perspectives, backgrounds and life experiences. Your social skills develop and you become a more open-minded individual who finds it easy meeting new people and fostering friendships with others. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715220/culture-shock-benefits-for-the-savvy-traveler.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/46ec6cdb84c0a32f0e6e0d9fbcbac3e4b9ee60497fa0e1491b0fac0da817ea73.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T02:49:56 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Harare (AFP) - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday warned that the Arab Spring style of protests would fall flat in Zimbabwe after police fired teargas | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715181%2Fno-arab-spring-in-zimbabwe-mugabe-warns-protesters.html.json | en | null | No Arab Spring in Zimbabwe: Mugabe warns protesters | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe accused foreign powers of having a hand in the unrest which saw opposition supporters clash with police in Harare. By Wilfred Kajese (AFP)
Harare (AFP) - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday warned that the Arab Spring style of protests would fall flat in Zimbabwe after police fired teargas and beat up protesters staging the latest of a string of highly charged demonstrations.
Dozens of police blocked off the site of the opposition rally for electoral reforms by 2018, when 92-year-old Mugabe who has ruled the southern African country for decades will seek re-election.
The protesters responded to the clampdown by throwing stones at the police while some set tyres ablaze and others pulled down the sign for a street named after Mugabe.
"They are burning types in the streets in order to get into power. They are thinking that what happened in the Arab Spring is going to happen in this country, but we tell them that is not going to happen here," said Mugabe in remarks broadcast by state television.
Street vendors flee with their goods as Zimbabwe opposition supporters clash with police in Harare
"What politics is that when you burn tyres? We want peace in the country," said Mugabe accusing foreign powers of having a hand in the unrest.
AFP correspondents saw armed police firing tear gas and water cannon at protesters gathered on the fringes of the central business district who were waiting for the march to start.
Some people caught up in the melee, including children going to a nearby agricultural show, ran for shelter in the magistrate's court while riot police pursued the protesters and threatened journalists covering the rally.
The usually-bustling pavements were clear of street hawkers and some shops were shut, as rocks, sticks and burning tyres were strewn across the streets.
Opposition protesters also clashed with supporters of the ruling ZANU-PF party who had refused to clear their street stalls.
ZANU-PF youths hurled stones at the opposition activists but were overpowered and their stalls set on fire.
- 'Very deep anger' -
The US embassy in Zimbabwe expressed "deep concern" over reports of violence and called on the government to "exhibit restraint" and respect human rights
The march was organised by 18 opposition parties including the Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai and the Zimbabwe People First formed this year by former vice president Joice Mujuru.
Opposition leaders condemned the brutal repression of the protest and vowed to increase pressure on Mugabe's regime.
"If that was meant to cow us from demonstrating, I want to say we are going to do the same next week Friday," former Mugabe ally and ex-cabinet minister Didymus Mutasa told reporters.
Protests "will continue until the day we vote", said Mutasa, a former top member of ZANU-PF who is now a senior member of Mujuru's party.
"We have had enough of ZANU-PF misrule."
Tsvangirai said the public would not be easily calmed.
"The people's anger is very deep. The people's desperation is very deep," he said.
"Today's brutal suppression of the people will not stop them from exercising their rights."
- Government losing control -
Dozens of police blocked off the site of an opposition rally to demand electoral reforms in Harare
Tsvangirai said the regime was in its "sunset hour", warning that efforts to suppress the protests would backfire.
"Citizens are like a spring: the more they are suppressed, the greater the rebound," he said.
Charles Laurie, an analyst with Verisk Maplecroft in London, agreed that the government was on the verge of losing control.
"The government is nearing a tipping point in its ability to control a population long used to violence and hardship, and who now have little to lose in putting themselves at risk in forcing political concessions," he told AFP.
Police broke up the protest despite a court ordering them not to interfere or disrupt the march.
Authorities said the had arrested 67 people, and lawyers said one of them was a journalist.
Several foreign diplomatic missions based in Harare called on the authorities to ensure that basic human rights and freedoms are respected during policing.
- 'Violence unacceptable' -
Demonstrators in Harare began throwing stones at police while some set tyres ablaze and others pulled down the sign for a street named after Mugabe
The US embassy expressed "deep concern over reports of violence during some of the protests" and called on government to "exhibit restraint" and respect human rights.
And the Canadian embassy also said it was "increasingly concerned with reports of violence and human rights violations in response to public protest" while the Australian mission said the use of violence was "not acceptable under any circumstance".
Friday's march was to demand free and fair elections. The last elections in 2013 were won by Mugabe in a vote the opposition said was rigged.
Zimbabwe has seen a mounting tide of violent protests in recent weeks, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Mugabe, who has been in power since 1980.
Under his rule, there has been an economic collapse that has caused food and cash shortages, with the country battling to pay public servants. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715181/no-arab-spring-in-zimbabwe-mugabe-warns-protesters.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f9b3f5d1d2a96874ecb89667e840b51ab835a05495417f0c41e5309ad9fc5f77.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T00:51:10 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Natasha Odoi emerged winner of the third edition of Citi FM's music talent hunt reality show, Voice Factory: Gospel Edition. She beat competition from three | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38532%2Fnatasha-odoi-wins-2016-voice-factory.html.json | en | null | Natasha Odoi wins 2016 Voice Factory | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Natasha Odoi emerged winner of the third edition of Citi FM's music talent hunt reality show, Voice Factory: Gospel Edition.
She beat competition from three others; Kakra Mills Robertson, Elizabeth Joseph and Godslove Cudjoe, to win the ultimate prize of GHc 5, 000.
Unlike the previous rounds, the judges; JB Allotey, Edinam Brice Davis and KK Kabobo, had a 100 percent say in who emerged winner at the finale which was held at the forecourt of Citi FM.
The event saw gospel songstress Ohemaa Mercy, who was a guest judge, and The Preachers treat the crowd to melodious tunes which definitely set the pace for the contenders.
But was an all-girl party as Godslove, Kakra, Elizabeth and Natasha serenaded the audience with heartfelt ministrations.
Song after song they exhibited their singing exuberance in three rounds of ministration to the scrutiny of the judges.
The audience however was under no pressure to pick a winner and they made good use of their dancing shoes and sang along with the four especially during the praise round of ministerations.
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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/ctifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38532/natasha-odoi-wins-2016-voice-factory.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/cb27f49fa839f30d756b047af15455c0d3b3ea50c544ac2754258a1fc8215076.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:51:32 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential nominee Nana Akufo-Addo must leave the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) out of claims that the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715732%2Fcancer-saga-leave-us-alone-ndc-warns-npp.html.json | en | null | Leave Us Alone! NDC Warns NPP | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential nominee Nana Akufo-Addo must leave the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) out of claims that the three-time flag bearer of the biggest opposition party has been diagnosed with cancer, kidney disease and heart problems, Deputy Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has said.
Mr Akufo-Addo, while speaking to the Bolgatanga Traditional Council in the Upper East Region on Sunday, August 28 during his campaign, told the crowd that the NDC and President John Mahama are fabricating lies about him in their quest to retain the presidency in the 7 December polls.
“First, they said I was a drug addict; it didn’t work. They said I was sick; it didn’t work. They said I was too old; it didn’t work. They said I was a hunchback; it didn’t work. They said I was a dwarf; it didn’t work. They said I was in a wheelchair; it didn’t work. They said I am a murderer; it didn’t work.
They said I would die in June; it didn’t work. They said I was a dictator; it didn’t work. They said I was intolerant; it didn’t work. They said I was violent; it didn’t work. They said I had a secret agenda to destabilise the country; it didn’t work. Now, they say I have cancer, it will not work.”
Mr Akufo-Addo stressed further that “it appears the only way the President will get a third term is when I am sick or I am dead. That is the only ground on which he will get his third term.”
Buttressing Mr Akufo-Addo’s comment, Mr Mac Manu told Naa Dedei Tettey in an interview on 12Live on Class91.3FM that “this is a campaign of political destruction” which incumbent parties employ “when an incumbent government is losing an election in Africa.”
“…I’ve seen it in Nigerian where they painted all kinds of gloomy picture about Buhari: Buhari is dead, Buhari has cancer, Buhari is on a sick bed; the same things they are saying about Nana Akufo-Addo [now]. I want to tell them, NDC, that whatever they learnt from President Jonathan which didn’t work there, they should drop it because it is not going to work in Ghana … Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is not sick of any cancer. …They want to throw mud at Nana Akufo-Addo, they want to distract us from the key issues and the key government matters. … This campaign is about the eight-year rule of the NDC … it is a referendum of the eight-year rule of the NDC,” Mr Mac Manu added.
“…It’s false and if the NDC will pay people to spread false news as was in Nigeria in the case of Buhari, fine; they can, but the Ghanaian voters are discerning like their counterparts in Nigeria, and history is going to repeat itself here. …We are not bothered…”
But Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who is also a Deputy Campaign Spokesperson for the NDC told Naa Dedei Tettey on 12Live that: “Today, you will not find one example of any NDC person who has said anywhere that Nana Addo suffers from any disease, let alone cancer, or kidney disease or heart disease as Africa Watch has published, so let the NPP focus on answering the specific claim made in the publication and leave the NDC alone. They believe that by peddling this falsehood about the NDC, they’ll benefit from sympathy,” Mr Ofosu said. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715732/cancer-saga-leave-us-alone-ndc-warns-npp.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/24792f76d45fec60a58b4f58ea8c0c2707cbe7e81ff756538c87f3d0d50c10be.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:32 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Sulley Muntari has never shied away from the big moments in his life. We are not talking about football here. We are talking about spending big on $900,000 mons | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715652%2Fsulley-muntari-check-out-ghanaian-players-900k-monster-ca.html.json | en | null | Sulley Muntari: Check out Ghanaian player's $900k monster car causing a stir in Accra | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Sulley Muntari has never shied away from the big moments in his life. We are not talking about football here. We are talking about spending big on $900,000 monster AMG's.
That was last year and it caused quite a storm especially with then upset AC Milan fans who vented on him for his lavish outlay whilst he was not producing lavishly on the pitch.
That storm was repeated a few weeks back in Accra when the currently unattached star was seen in town with his now customized Brabus. Reports even claimed the vehicle was owned by the brother of the president, Ibrahim Mahama but we have the photos to establish Muntari owns the vehicle.
His 4FK Motorsport company have shared photos of how the white monster was transformed into the camouflaged monster we see on the streets of Accra.
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[] | 2016-08-30T20:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Societe Generale has signed a $50 million Credit Facility Agreement with Ghana to finance the rehabilitation of the Government missions abro | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716050%2Fsg-ghana-signs-50-million-agreement-with-government.html.json | en | null | SG Ghana signs $50 million agreement with government | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Societe Generale has signed a $50 million Credit Facility Agreement with Ghana to finance the rehabilitation of the Government missions abroad.
A statement issued by Societe Generale Ghana and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the bank was happy to support the rehabilitation of Ghana's missions abroad with the $50 million financing.
The agreement has come at an opportune time to support the Ghana Government to address some of the challenges faced by the Ghana foreign missions, it said.
“It is Societe Generale Ghana's desire to partner Ghana in the socio economic development of the country and to strengthen the already cordial business relations that has existed for many years between the Societe Generale Group, Societe Generale Ghana and the Government of Ghana,” the statement said.
It said observers acknowledged that there was rule of law and respect for human rights in Ghana and that the country's democracy had deepened.
“Therefore, as a true development partner of Ghana, Societe Generale Ghana and the Societe Generale Group have financed various Government of Ghana projects to the tune of $600 million between 2009 and 2016.
“Some of the projects Societe Generale has financed totally or as a participating bank in a syndication include the Aboadze Thermal Plant; Fire Tenders for the Ministry of the Interior; Steel Bridges for the Ministry of Roads and Highways; E-Government Project for the Ministry of Communication; two GRIDCo Transmission Projects; the Accra Streets Asphalting; the Kwame Nkrumah and Kasoa Interchanges and the Ghana Cocobod Cocoa Syndication since 1997 to date,” the statement said.
Societe Generale has significantly invested in Ghana's financial sector in view of the stable political environment and improving economy with strong medium and long-term prospects.
The bank is one of the largest networked banks in Ghana with over 40 branches. Societe Generale Ghana is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and is a member of the Ghana Club 100 of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
Societe Generale Ghana has more than 11,000 business customers and 216,000 retail customers.
Source: GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716050/sg-ghana-signs-50-million-agreement-with-government.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ea6e5f828f1615278275d2ecfc7c81f908ab6828ff14a0092563fdee50f6b488.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:47 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Member of Parliament for the Mampong constituency, in the Ashanti Region, Francis Addai Nimo, says the record levels of poverty among Ghanaians are as a result | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715809%2Fbad-governance-leading-to-poverty-addai-nimo.html.json | en | null | Bad governance leading to poverty Addai Nimo | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Member of Parliament for the Mampong constituency, in the Ashanti Region, Francis Addai Nimo, says the record levels of poverty among Ghanaians are as a result of the poor governance under the last eight years by President John Mahama.
Addai Nimo indicated that if Ghana is to move forward and fulfill its true potential of being the Black Star of Africa, then Ghanaians must return the New Patriotic Party, under the leadership of Nana Akufo-Addo, back into Office.
“Ghana’s development rests with the NPP. Ghana has enjoyed 59 years of independence. 27 years of our independent life has been under PNDC/NDC. Let us ask ourselves. What has this tradition done for Ghana? We in the NPP have only been at the helm of power for 10 years and 3 months, and our record has been sterling,” he said.
Francis Addai Nimo, who is part of Nana Akufo-Addo’s entourage touring the three Northern Regions, made this known when he addressed a rally at Bolgatanga the Upper East Region capital, on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Bolgatanga Jubilee Park.
“It was under the 2-year and 3-month old government of the late Dr. K.A. Busia that the vast majority of teak used for the electrification programme in Ghana were planted, which ensured that electricity was extended to every part of the country,” he said.
Again, he added that “the size of Ghana’s GDP, in 2000, was $4 billion, at the time the party took office. In 8 years, we moved it to $24 billion. This means that if Ghana is to have a bright future, it rests in the hands of the NPP.”
He therefore urged Ghanaians to give the NPP and Nana Akufo-Addo “the opportunity to serve this nation, to transform this nation, and improve on the quality of life of every Ghanaian.”
Every government undertakes development
On the same platform, the NPP Campaign Sector Committee Chairperson on Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, indicated that the most important things required of any government are the development of the nation, as well as the improvement in the living standards of Ghanaians.
“In spite of the NDC’s singular message of infrastructural development, Ghanaians are saying that their living conditions are worse off. Ghanaians are saying they cannot make ends meet; they cannot afford to live in these hard times. This is, clearly, a sign that the NDC has failed. Ghanaians are saying they want Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP,” he noted.
As per the NDC’s rhetoric of having undertaken infrastructural development, Alan Kyerematen stated that “if the task is all about how many kilometres of road you have constructed, or the number of schools built, then the NDC is no match for the NPP.”
He stated that “in addition to providing infrastructural development, we, in the NPP, will give you jobs to do. That is why Nana Akufo-Addo’s message everywhere he goes is that he will help establish a factory in every district, to create jobs for you.”
Recapping the NPP’s record of job creation in Bolgatanga and in the Upper East Region, Alan Kyerematen noted that President Kufuor’s government “rehabilitated the Pwalugu Tomato factory, and the Zuarungu meat factory. This created thousands of jobs for the people. These factories, under President Mahama, have all collapsed. We are coming to revive all of these”
He further assured that groundnut farmers in the region will also be beneficiaries of the setting up of a groundnut processing plant, when the NPP assumes office in January 2017.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | GN | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715809/bad-governance-leading-to-poverty-addai-nimo.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/cd337cd9c8526cbf025d4796d7a98161eedaa7b85ccbd5cda518f1bf9c912ba1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:58 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Sampson Adu-Poku, GNA Kumasi, Aug 26, GNA - A former national officer of the United Front Party (UFP), Mr. Kwaku Antwi Owusu, has announced his decision to con | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715171%2Fformer-ufp-national-officer-to-run-for-president.html.json | en | null | Former UFP national officer to run for President | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Sampson Adu-Poku, GNA
Kumasi, Aug 26, GNA - A former national officer of the United Front Party (UFP), Mr. Kwaku Antwi Owusu, has announced his decision to contest the coming presidential election as an independent candidate.
He said he was the right man to unite and lead the nation to prosperity.
Ghana, he claimed, was facing leadership crisis and required a strong, selfless and disciplined leader, who would put the common good above any other consideration and interest.
He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that it was time voters looked beyond the two main political parties, which had governed throughout the fourth republic and went in for a candidate not aligned to either of them.
The wisdom in this, he said, was that such a person would have the free hand to operate and be saved the pressure by party foot soldiers.
Mr. Owusu, who is the Executive Director of Ako Verde International, an NGO, promised to form an all-inclusive government - to competently tackle the economic challenges.
He said education and agriculture would be made the key priority on his government's development agenda.
He indicated that he was in for serious business and not to seek attention, saying, he had toured all constituencies across the country and was amazed at the enthusiastic support of the people.
Mr. Owusu was a former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the UFP and later, elected the flagbearer of the party at its national congress held at Cape Coast to replace Mr. Akwasi Addai, alias 'Odike', who it had sacked.
There was drama when he attempted to file his nomination to contest the presidential polls as the ousted Mr. Addai had gone before him to give out his filled out forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) before he could present his.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715171/former-ufp-national-officer-to-run-for-president.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/180b0ca2b4ad005e65aaa0aaa5abe151c6340d3e139fe016771080da233288eb.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:36 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Workers of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to plunge the country into total darkness on Friday, should government fail to back down on its | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715073%2Fecg-threatens-nationwide-blackout.html.json | en | null | ECG Threatens Nationwide Blackout | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Workers of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to plunge the country into total darkness on Friday, should government fail to back down on its resolve to privatise the company.
Mr Novihoho Stephen, ECG Senior Staff Union Chairman of the Volta Region, at a demonstration in Ho on Wednesday said the protest would continue to coincide with the launch of the Private Sector Participation and “if by Friday government has not rescinded its decision, we will give the country total blackout”.
He said the ECG could do the work as demanded and had sent a white paper to stop the concession, but it looks as if government wants to go ahead with the launch. “We would also black you out until we hear something from government,” he said.
Mr Novihoho said government's indebtedness to ECG is what is collapsing the Company and not inefficiency. He said privatising the Company would not only increase the high rate of utility bill but also lay off many workers.
The Chairman added that the privatisation of the Ghana Water Company Limited and Ghana Telecom saw the laying off of many workers and that ECG would not allow that.
Local chapters of Public Utility Workers Union in ECG have begun series of demonstrations in district and regional offices of the Company to force government to reject plans of privatising of the Company.
The workers are calling on government to review the terms of the second compact of the Millennium Challenge Corporation under, which ECG would be given out to a private investor under a concessional arrangement of 25 years.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715073/ecg-threatens-nationwide-blackout.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/7e1c5452ff32c8a8c985d2bcb9fe4e6fa519d2e0ee932f339ddaca493778b3da.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:52 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Claims by the Vice President that the NDC will now begin to reply the NPP in double folds, attacks directed at President John Mahama by the NPP, is merely a | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715816%2Fveeps-warning-to-npp-diversionary-tactics-political-scien.html.json | en | null | Veep's Warning To NPP Diversionary Tactics - Political Scientist | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Claims by the Vice President that the NDC will now begin to reply the NPP in double folds, attacks directed at President John Mahama by the NPP, is merely a strategy to shift attention from critical issues ahead of the polls, political scientist Dr. Alidu Seidu has said.
Mr. Amissah-Arthur, uncharacteristically, has warned that the governing party would not go mute any longer if insults are yelled out at them.
He told a gathering in the Central region that the NPP should desist or be faced squarely.
Commenting on the matter, Dr. Seidu told Starr News if voters choose leaders based on policies, politicians will tone down on insults and empty propaganda.
“Sometimes some of these things are made to divert attention from important critical issues that would be damaging to them as political parties. And the sad aspect of it is that majority of the Ghanaian population do not vote based on issues, they vote based on party lines, identity. So they don’t get punished if they don’t stick to the issues and some people even applaud the loudest when the character of their political opponent are attacked…so what we need to do is change the issues that inform the way we vote through education, socialization and several activities”. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715816/veeps-warning-to-npp-diversionary-tactics-political-scien.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ac01f014c21e720dbb56cac744f09d59fbc2789e9f22c71a3ab03c49cc363e71.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:52:22 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Accra Hearts of Oak have announced that current first team coach Sergio Traguil has been replaced by assistant Yaw Preko for the remainder of the season. The | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716027%2Fshakeup-at-hearts-yaw-preko-replaces-traguil-as-head-coach.html.json | en | null | Shakeup at Hearts: Yaw Preko replaces Traguil as head coach | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Accra Hearts of Oak have announced that current first team coach Sergio Traguil has been replaced by assistant Yaw Preko for the remainder of the season.
The restructuring by the club comes after a wretched run of form in which Hearts have failed to win any of their last seven games in the league and have only managed two wins in their last ten games.
The club, in a statement released on Tuesday, said the appointment of Yaw Preko as head coach would give the Technical team a ‘boost’.
Hearts were beaten 3-1 at Bechem United, a result which all but ended their hopes of winning the league title this season.
The result leaves them 6 points behind league leaders Wa All Stars with three games to play.
The loss also allowed their fierce rivals, Asante Kotoko, who haven’t had the best run of results themselves, leap above them into third.
This is the second major coaching change at the Accra-based club this season following the termination of the contract of Kenichi Yatsuhashi.
Traguil who took over following the departure of the Japanese trainer, will now revert to his original role as coach of the club’s development team Auroras.
By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716027/shakeup-at-hearts-yaw-preko-replaces-traguil-as-head-coach.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6c786813f38d87ec193522479b68c276136de52ece509c31a78a7a87bc4b0ac7.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:50:48 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Ayawaso West Wogon, Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, believes IMANI Ghana should have waited for the release of the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715359%2Fimani-should-have-seen-manifestos-before-analysing-promises.html.json | en | null | IMANI Should Have Seen Manifestos Before Analysing Promises Agyarko | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Ayawaso West Wogon, Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, believes IMANI Ghana should have waited for the release of the various party manifestos before attempting to analyse the various promises ahead of the polls in December.
The NPP MP argued that, IMANI would have been better placed to scrutinize promises if it had waited for details of what the political parties had to offer in their manifestos.
“I think that IMANI should have waited for when we have launched our manifesto and have outlined some of our policies and programmes then they would have been in a better position to speak about it,” he said on The Big Issue.IMANI Ghana on Thursday released a report on promises made so far by political parties which it said only 18 out of the 247 promises collectively made by the various parties were quantifiable.
With the NPP in particular, the report said that out of the 29 promises made by the NPP, “only one is quantifiable, 14, semi-quantifiable and 14 non-quantifiable.”
Following the report, some of the political parties including the NPP took on IMANI Ghana.
Private sector will help 1 district, 1 factory
One of the NPP's most talked about promises was its flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo's pledge that his government would establish a factory in each of the 216 districts across the country, if he wins the elections.
Mr. Agyarko took the opportunity to further defend his party leader's promise noting that, the private sector had not really been factored into the analysis.
According to Mr. Agyarko, “When my flagbearer said this, he didn't say government. He said we will establish a situation where it will be possible. It can be government led. It can be private. You can create a situation where a private person will find it interesting to do it.”
He further added that, the NPP's “political tradition is that, we don't even believe in direct government intervention,” so private entities could be expected to play a major role in this promise.
-citifmonline | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715359/imani-should-have-seen-manifestos-before-analysing-promises.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/8a1adcc1a3d8adfbdfc69c17ec4e273c9f4b91e16e7f666d082e13a94325c85c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:11 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Aduana Stars trained at the AstroTurf field at Kotobabi in Accra ahead of their week 27 Ghana Premier League clash with WAFA at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715149%2Fphotos-aduana-stars-train-on-kotobabi-wembley-astroturf-pit.html.json | en | null | PHOTOS: Aduana Stars train on Kotobabi Wembley AstroTurf pitch ahead of WAFA clash | null | null | www.modernghana.com | What the three best men elsewhere do in three(3) days, at Meltwater we one man will do in one day. By: Mukaila Hadi More Quotes | Submit Quote | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715149/photos-aduana-stars-train-on-kotobabi-wembley-astroturf-pit.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/bef5e1fb73caf1be35f915a16f1b313c47043508de28c3ef99fde36360e39d73.json | |
[
"Darius Kondi"
] | 2016-08-28T00:51:15 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | IT WAS SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA It was a mix feeling of sadness and confusion The greedy white man dug and scavenged the inocent minds Of our strong men and wom | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715327%2Fit-was-somewhere-in-africa.html.json | en | null | It Was Somewhere In Africa | null | null | www.modernghana.com | IT WAS SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA
It was a mix feeling of sadness and confusion
The greedy white man dug and scavenged the inocent minds
Of our strong men and women .
The marks of chains and blood all over their black bodies
O ye our forefathers you that fight with your bare hands, taking the flesh from the mouth of the hungry lion ,where are u?
SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA
That men were men and women were women
A strong bond of unity that existed like the mahagony tree ,has been cut down.
Lives were lost, blood was shed and the backs of men endured the pain of the Cain
They came as inocent but they left with the mark of killers
At night fear grip the heart of women in their mats ,the ground shook ,the trees danced, the birds send messages whiles the mountains and valleys bow down to their wickedness .
IT WAS SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA
The land was a promise land but never entered ,
They came disguised mask of education and took away our rich culture . Oh Ye mother Africa the green vegetation turn to yellow,the fertile soil is now left with poor barren lands .
Why this wickedness dear white man?
You drink and belch down your stomachs while Cains are soaked in water to whip the bare backs of the black man .
That the blacks lost their minerals to the white man in return for cheap salt and sugar
They came with guns and weapons but black man had only the bow and arrow for protection.
I remembered Imoro and Babatu ,they raid slaves from the north, carrying guns chains and whipping the backs of the black men as they are passed through the gate of no return .
IT WAS SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA
That the men in black were enslaved in fearful attacks , gun forward, gun backwards moving north ,east ,south and west .My heart jumb a beat as I sat down watching that night , little children holding guns firing guns and killing people like fowls ,
Oh those fearful nights ,that a man in black could not get a place to rest his head but only experience a torture of gun bullets raining down the roofing,
Where can the black man hide? ,
Where can the black man seek refuge ?
There is hope for a tree that has been cut down ,
Darius Kondi
( A young poet)
Supported by Denis Andaban | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715327/it-was-somewhere-in-africa.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/eb3d570701fc2688703af5fa6804a31e63e1e98b51d51ebfc4fac6ca560a2adf.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:51:49 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Mustapha Hamid, Spokesperson to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, has stated that party's 8216;one village, one dam 8217; proposal f | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715789%2F1-dam-1-village-simply-means-irrigation-systems-for-villa.html.json | en | null | 1 dam, 1 village simply means irrigation systems for villages Hamid | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Mustapha Hamid, Spokesperson to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, has stated that party's ‘one village, one dam’ proposal for northern Ghana, is actually a promise to provide an irrigation system in all villages.
The NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, had promised to establish one dam in every village in the northern part of the country to boost agriculture raising questions of the prudence and feasibility of such an endeavor.
But Mustapha Hamid indicated that Nana Addo's words were not to be taken literally as he was communicating in a context that required the use of the word “dam”.
“When you come to this part of the country, their understanding of irrigation is a dam. Communications is a contextual matter; therefore he had to later on say one dam, one village because that is what the people understand,” he explained on Eyewitness News.
Clarifying his point with an analogy, he noted that, “It's like your grandmother in the village asking you to go and buy her Pepsodent. By Pepsodent, she doesn't mean Pepsodent so-called; but she just means toothpaste. So when I say mummy take Pepsodent, I may actually be giving her Colgate.”
Irrigation projects will vary
Mustapha Hamid indicated that “every village will have an irrigation system that will irrigate their land. The details of it will come at the implementation stage.”
Mustapha Hamid
“There are certain villages that per the population the density may not need full blown dams. Some can even be irrigated by a number of boreholes and pumping the water to the farms and so on so there are various options… so there are what you call receptacles, full blown dams, there are dugouts and there are bore holes,” he added.
1 dam, 1 village not feasible – Agric Minister
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru, however has little faith in Nana Addo’s promise despite stating the that “we can no longer depend on rain fed agriculture so it is important to look at issues of irrigation.”
Also speaking on Eyewitness News, he simply said, “I don't think this is very possible and I cannot support campaign promises, just promises that somebody wants to win elections with… If he has decided to go and be promising dams to every village in the northern part of the country, I don't think that is feasible.”
Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru
Alhaji Muniru further stated that, government was already engaging in some projects that would expand irrigation with a more calculated strategy.
As an example, he noted that, “we have put in legislation instruments that have been passed under the Water User's Association Act… that gives the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority the regulator and ownership of publicly funded irrigation schemes.”
He also said, “we have the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project and they are pumping 3000 hectares rain water harvest irrigation scheme in an area called Nasia Nabogo and under this, 48 hectares have already been developed and 385 hectares under cultivation.”
–
By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715789/1-dam-1-village-simply-means-irrigation-systems-for-villa.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/98be3f0d7d4000bb8d4f1ec5f32a7f2d0f2df4eda25141b10e9e348d36fae7fd.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T12:50:59 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The Electoral Commission 8217;s Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, has admonished the media to refrain from inflammatory reportage that unfairly taints the image of | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715367%2F2016-polls-your-recklessness-can-start-fire-ec-chair-warn.html.json | en | null | Your recklessness can start fire EC Chair warns media | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Electoral Commission’s Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, has admonished the media to refrain from inflammatory reportage that unfairly taints the image of the commission and other stakeholders as the country prepares for this year's general elections.
The EC Chairperson encouraged circumspection on the part of the media in order to ensure peace and tranquility before, during and after the polls in December.
Speaking at the 2016 Ghana Journalists' Association Awards at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Charlotte Osei entreated journalists to work with utmost professionalism in this year's electioneering season.
She warned that “one careless comment thrown into our already inflammatory political environment with strong ethnic rumblings that we all choose to ignore strengthened by the anonymity of social media, can start a fire in this country that we may be unable to put out.”
Her advice comes on the back of the Montie three saga which saw the host of a radio show on Montie FM and two panelist imprisoned in July for criminal contempt of court after they threatened the lives of Supreme Court Justices on a live radio programme over their handling of the suit dealing with the credibility of the voters’ register.
‘We need a professional and responsible media’
The EC chair called for the media’s help ahead of the polls saying “the Electoral Commission of Ghana is poised to deliver a world class election on December 7th 2016, but we cannot do it alone. We need a professional and responsible media.”
Charlotte Osei also admonished journalists to dedicate time to studying the electoral laws and processes explaining that “we cannot have a credible electoral processes. We cannot have a credible electoral process if the media; standing between the EC, the electorate and the politicians, themselves do not understand the processes.”
In July 2016, she criticized the media for ignoring relevant reforms the Commission has rolled out as part of ensuring the success of the election.
She expressed disappointment with the fact that the media reports with “glee” spurious allegations about how the EC and its Chair intend to rig the election and cautioned that “a discredited EC is a recipe for disaster.”
–
By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana
Follow the hashtag #GhElections on social media for more election related stories | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715367/2016-polls-your-recklessness-can-start-fire-ec-chair-warn.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/5aa74ecfdbe90e867376463944231efe4ec36b5029a03fbcea5d681f34105d11.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:50:46 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur 8217;s convoy and some journalists were involved in an accident on the Winneba-Cape Coast highway, Saturday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715338%2Famissah-arthurs-convoy-involved-in-an-accident.html.json | en | null | Amissah Arthurs Convoy Involved In An Accident | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur’s convoy and some journalists were involved in an accident on the Winneba-Cape Coast highway, Saturday afternoon.
Although Mr Amissah-Arthur was unhurt, the accident left four persons including journalists and presidential bodyguards injured.
The Vice-President was traveling to Dominase for the 20th anniversary of Nana Kwebu Ewusi and also to celebrate Akwambo festival with the people.
The accident occured at Gomoa Adams, near Nsakyire junction on the Winneba – Cape Coast highway.
Eyewitness said Mr Amissah-Arthur’s motorcade tried to stop a speeding vehicle, which failed to slow down for the convoy.
As a result, the driver was unable to control the speeding car and crashed into one of the black SUV V8 vehicles in the convoy and summersaulted into the nearby bush.
The SUV involved in the accident is reported to be the emergency vehicle used by Mr Amissah-Arthur’s security personnel to carry guns and other related security items.
Joy News gathers two journalists from Radio Gold and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) as well as some security personnel of the veep were in the SUV when the accident happened.
-myjoyonline | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715338/amissah-arthurs-convoy-involved-in-an-accident.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/010b9067d4789ba1ad1afb85506f961c214b608c986cff4f7b0c88c95dbb984e.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:50 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | A former presidential candidate of the Convention People rsquo;s Party (CPP), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, has joined calls for an extension of the tenure f | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716164%2Fextend-presidential-term-to-6yrs-abu-sakara.html.json | en | null | Extend Presidential Term To 6yrs Abu Sakara | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A former presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, has joined calls for an extension of the tenure for presidents of the country.
Recently, former President John Agyekum Kufuor renewed calls for the extension at a conference organised by the International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS), which was held in Accra on the theme: ‘Democracy, Justice and Development in Africa: 50 Years After Independence’ with the view that the constraints of leading a developing nation like Ghana require more than four years to make any meaningful impact in terms of development.
It is recalled that in 2012, Mr Kufuor said: “If we have a five-year term, the third year will see to the maturing of policies and laws, the fourth year will see the good policies that would serve the nation. By the fifth year when people are canvassing for power, the good works can be judged by all.” He made a similar call in his last address to parliament before leaving office.
Dr Foster, speaking to Prince Minkah on the Executive Breakfast Show on Class91.3FM on Tuesday August 30, suggested the country should consider a more stable system of governance by extending the tenure to six years.
Discussing how to move the country in the right direction, Dr Foster said: “…You need to make some fundamental changes and those changes I am saying are the systems of governance. We have to move towards a system of governance that is more stable. Let’s have a longer term of office that is six years, less wasteful. …That does not mean that we are going to have elections in all the number of districts that we have now because those are too many to decentralise. We have to reconceptualise the architecture of the country and say maybe now we will develop 20 regions and we will decentralise those regions.”
“What are we going to do for the youth? We [say]: ‘Teach the youth the act of sacrifice and discipline. We are going to have compulsory military service for two years.’ Those things happen together with that national vision which will begin to drive us. If we adopt an economic framework that works for everybody and lastly people keep talking about this issue of politicians amassing wealth etc. when there is a symptom that keeps coming up, you have to find the cause.” | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716164/extend-presidential-term-to-6yrs-abu-sakara.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a395e22da998eec6c43f327a43358f0921db13e835445ebbabc15774b7bcc433.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:05 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Ghana International Andre Ayew rsquo;s new club WEST HAM will bank a mega pound;10 million a season after penning a new deal with betting company Betway until | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715082%2Fayews-west-ham-to-pocket-10million-in-new-deal-with-bookie.html.json | en | null | Ayew's West Ham to pocket 10million in new deal with bookies Betway | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana International Andre Ayew’s new club WEST HAM will bank a mega £10 million a season after penning a new deal with betting company Betway until 2020.
The Hammers have been getting £6m a year from the bookmakers but their move to the London Stadium is believed to have helped broker an improved deal.
The news comes just a week after Betway’s social media team criticised Michail Antonio’s performance against Chelsea.
This is expected to boost the activities of Betway Ghana, where their record signing Andre Ayew comes from.
The shirt deal is the seventh highest amongst Premier League clubs. | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715082/ayews-west-ham-to-pocket-10million-in-new-deal-with-bookie.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/00849ac7bb93926e451d544e4efa183d4428c7636faff0a16420ca2b6971ac4b.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:31 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Kinshasa (AFP) - DR Congo's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of three prominent pro-democracy leaders held for more than a year for opposing a fresh | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715754%2Fdrcongo-court-orders-release-of-anti-kabila-protest-leaders.html.json | en | null | DRCongo court orders release of anti-Kabila protest leaders | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The DR Congo's Supreme Court decided to release three prominent pro-democracy leaders, including leading member of Indignant Youths Battling for Change group Fred Bauma, pictured on March 15, 2015. By Federico Scoppa (AFP/File)
Kinshasa (AFP) - DR Congo's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of three prominent pro-democracy leaders held for more than a year for opposing a fresh term for veteran President Joseph Kabila.
Tensions have been growing in mineral-rich but troubled Democratic Republic of Congo over fears that Kabila, in power since 2001, may try to extend his rule with a third term, beyond the constitutional maximum of two.
"The court has decided to release Christopher Ngoy because his arrest and detention were absolutely illegal... and ordered the temporary release of Fred Bauma and Yves Makwambala," their lawyer Joseph Mukendi Wa Mulumba said.
But another defence lawyer Tony Lubamba said the "charges have not been dropped."
"We will continue to fight to ensure that every Congolese can express himself without fear," Ngoy said after the hearing.
Ngoy is a civil society leader and human rights activist involved in mobilising public participation in demonstrations against proposed changes to the electoral law and was arrested in January last year.
Bauma is a leading member of a group named Indignant Youths Battling for Change (LUCHA) while Makwambala is affiliated to the Filimbi ("whistle" in Swahili) outfit. Both have been in detention since March 15 last year.
Talk of Kabila hanging on beyond the expiry of his second term on December 20 has whipped up fresh tension in the country of 71 million people.
Protests erupted after the Constitutional Court ruled in May that Kabila, who took power after his father's assassination, could remain in office in a caretaker capacity beyond the end of the mandate.
The government has called for a "national dialogue" and former Togo premier Edem Kodjo has been named by the African Union as the talks' "facilitator." | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715754/drcongo-court-orders-release-of-anti-kabila-protest-leaders.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1b524623b2c8855995f2d4f0043dce1fbcf14e4c6c1259e946b91260b461aea9.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:55 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | With the aim of promoting the play of more Ghanaian music on our air waves, the CEO of George Britton interactive started ldquo;I support 80% GH Music on ou | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38509%2Fswitzboiz-against-80-ghana-music-airplay-campaign.html.json | en | null | "SWITZBOIZ" Against 80% Ghana Music Airplay Campaign? | null | null | www.modernghana.com | With the aim of promoting the play of more Ghanaian music on our air waves, the CEO of George Britton interactive started “I support 80% GH Music on our airwaves” campaign.
An initiative meant to get the Ghanaian radio stations to play 80% music from Ghanaian musicians.
This initiative has received a lot of support from Ghanaian artistes, producers, promoters and the latest music duo on the scene, SWITZBOIZ who are making waves across the globe have also stated they are in full support of the agenda.
But if the agenda of the campaign is not made very clear for all to understand, music groups with half Ghanaian nationals doing afro pop which is not typically Ghanaian genre but continentally accepted, may suffer if the campaign becomes a reality ..said Toffi the Ghanaian member and Empire Entertainment Productions Head and CEO of Cedis Endorsed ,Daniel Obeng Fianko a.k.a Cedis.
Cedis also added, he is concerned with where a group like switzboiz will fall with one member coming from Ghana and the other one from Nigeria because not all of them are Ghanaians.
So it is very important we define the agenda very carefully and clearly so we don’t sideline Ghanaian individuals who are collaborating with other nationals to produce great music.”
About Switzbois
Switzbois are Switzerland base musical duo consisting of Prince Sena aka Toffi a Ghanaian and Emeka Pius Oleh aka Tymless a Nigerian are signed under True Love Records And Ark House Productions.
The two have also stated they are in full support of the campaign to give Ghanaians 80% air play and they hope it will help promote their brand new banger titled "FOTO ..
The question is will it affected them positively or not?
Check out their latest music video. | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38509/switzboiz-against-80-ghana-music-airplay-campaign.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/7320983c2b143a89f43b4b19ee0e485b54b0c523bae9e8e4aea951b49aa2f90e.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:09 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry rsquo;s Christ to the Rural World (CEM/CRW) is organizing ldquo;A Day of Help for Persons with Disability rdquo; on Satur | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715177%2Fday-of-help-event-to-assist-over-7000-persons-with-disabil.html.json | en | null | 'Day of Help' event to assist over 7000 persons with disability | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry’s Christ to the Rural World (CEM/CRW) is organizing “A Day of Help for Persons with Disability” on Saturday, August 27 at the Independence Square.
This is to provide free medical care, clothing, food items, toiletries, mattresses, pillows, sponge and other items to over 7,000 persons with disability in Greater Accra Region.
Named the “Day of Help”, it is an initiative of the CEM/CRW, which aims at reaching out to the Visually impaired, Deaf, Burnt Survivors, Physically Challenged, Mental Health, Autistic Persons, Down Syndrome Children and Albinos.
On August 21, 2012, Ghana’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities affirmed Ghana’s commitment to respect the human rights of all its citizens, including those with disabilities.
While Ghana was one of the first countries to sign the Disability Rights Convention, in March 2007, it took the government more than five years to complete the ratification process.
During this period, people with disabilities have continued to experience severe violations of their human rights, lack of access to healthcare and societal discrimination.
Statistics gathered from the Centre for Employment of Persons with Disability (CEPD) shows that there are over 5,000 registered persons with disabilities within the Greater Accra Region.
According to them organisers, CEM/CRW realizes the importance of upholding the value of human life and the concerns of such person thus their decision to create a platform for the provision of spiritual, physical, medical, material assistance and aids to alleviate their plight.
Some activities for the day include providing free medical screening and care, provision of medicine based on prescriptions on site and provision of clothing.
There would also be the donation of food items, household items, toiletries and assistive devices which include wheel chairs, crutches, white canes etc.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | Abubakar Ibrahim | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715177/day-of-help-event-to-assist-over-7000-persons-with-disabil.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6b0dd111da9372b3bf37fb7d68294f14fb24118ed0caa6f2bb83e80dec46df67.json | |
[
"Jumia Travel"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:09 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Sunday is the favorite day of the week for most people in Lagos . Not only does it fall in the weekend, it dawns with a sort of ldquo;chill rdquo; vi | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715391%2F5-great-things-to-do-in-lagos-on-a-sunday.html.json | en | null | 5 Great Things To Do In Lagos On A Sunday | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Sunday is the favorite day of the week for most people in Lagos . Not only does it fall in the weekend, it dawns with a sort of “chill” vibe that most of the locals in the city relish. A number of visitors to the city who experience the hustle and bustle around town on weekdays tend to find Sundays in Lagos boring.
Of course most Sundays are lazy, but really, there are so many ways to keep this first day of the week exciting and even more “chill”. Jumia Travel , Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking site shares 5 great things to do in Lagos on a Sunday.
Eat brunch at Oriental Hotel
Sunday brunch is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a weekend in Lagos. Linger over French toast, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into any other late-breakfast standards at Lagos Oriental Hotel. One of Lagos’ 5 star luxury hotels lying between the popular districts of Victoria Island and Lekki, it is one of the finest places to quell your a.m. hunger pangs and/or hangover, whether you are dining with a group or rolling solo.
Listen to the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir
This would require attending a church service at House on the Rock (HOTR). The Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir always raises the roof. With a good arrangement, they can sing selections from practically any genre, from classical, to soul, to contemporary/popular music, something that just isn’t possible for a “worship leader” and a praise band. Spend quality time enjoying their bouquet of musical offering on any Sunday in Lagos.
Watch football at a sports bar
Sundays are great for ordering a few bottles of beer, munching on some wings and watch your favorite team take the field. There are so many spots to achieve this around Lagos. If you don't have a go-to spot, or you're just looking for a change of pace, try asking the locals in your area.
Party like Sunday is the new Friday
There is no such thing as a quiet night in Lagos City which truly never sleeps. A number of clubs and lounges in Lagos host a brand of Sunday night hedonism where visitors can party like it is Friday! These bars and lounges usually promote special events on Sunday to draw people in. The great thing is that with a wide array of choices for a fun comes incredible food, a wide variety of beers, and a friendly crowd of party people.
Treat yourself to a spa day
It is Sunday, Monday and its dreadfulness is just right around the corner…what better way to spend the day in Lagos is there than a trip to a Spa parlor? Choose from the dozen of Spa centers around the city and grab a quick scalp massage and facial, or just relax and enjoy a full body treatment.You certainly will not regret a minute! | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715391/5-great-things-to-do-in-lagos-on-a-sunday.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f11838133c99e77d4e53f34a285d75d3869d01feb50d31b7cfefc81b88a46f55.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:51:25 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has landed in England to tie up a deal with an unknown club for a loan spell. The out-of-favour Shanghai SIPG striker is in | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715430%2Fasamoah-gyan-arrives-in-england-to-finalize-loan-move-to-unn.html.json | en | null | Asamoah Gyan arrives in England to finalize loan move to unnamed club | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has landed in England to tie up a deal with an unknown club for a loan spell.
The out-of-favour Shanghai SIPG striker is in the southeast with his agent to evaluate a number of offers.
Gyan has been linked with a return to Sunderland, Fulham and several other Championship sides.
"I have a lot of options. Me and my agent are here to evaluate them and get the work done, and then I can continue doing what I do best, which is scoring goals and playing well," the 30-year-old told Sky Sports News HQ
"I am confident I will have a club in England. There are good options to think about, so we had to fly in quickly. Me being in England means there is something concrete, so we need to evaluate the options and do the work.'
Gyan played two seasons at the Stadium of Light for Sunderland until moving to UAE club Al Ain in 2012 on loan.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715430/asamoah-gyan-arrives-in-england-to-finalize-loan-move-to-unn.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0b449dae04d12c9ce8bdfe6418edaa439eb0e86278b0626852642eddd7241411.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:27 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Some residents of the Northern Region are beginning to ask questions as to why President John Dramani Mahama would use a helicopters throughout his campaign in | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715216%2Fbad-roads-force-mahama-to-fly-helicopters.html.json | en | null | Bad Roads Force Mahama To Fly Helicopters | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Some residents of the Northern Region are beginning to ask questions as to why President John Dramani Mahama would use a helicopters throughout his campaign in the area when actually he could have used the roads, which he claims are first-class.
At the inauguration of the Tamale Airport refurbishment this week, President Mahama once again stated that the Eastern Corridor roads had been constructed and that it is a credit to his government. One would have thought that the president would be very happy about such an accomplishment but it appears that is not the case.
He was campaigning in the Eastern Corridor area of the Northern Region with two helicopters from one destination to the other.
The vehicles used by his ministers were dirty as if they had been sprayed with mud.
Investigations conducted by DAILY GUIDE revealed that apart from the Tamale-Yendi road, most of the Eastern Corridor roads are death traps, especially the Yendi-Bimbilla and Zabzugu-Tatale stretches.
It is not clear whether the president could not afford to travel by land on these roads due to their bad nature.
The road linking Yendi to Saboba is nothing to write home about and the only bridge that connects the two communities is another death trap.
“If the roads have been constructed as claimed by the president, why then could he not tour these areas by land but rather chooses to go by air? Again, if indeed the roads have been contracted out, what is delaying their completion?” queried a resident who wanted to remain anonymous.
Due to the bad nature of the road linking Yendi and Saboba, residents are charged exorbitant fares and the farmers have called on the government to do something about it so that they could send their farm produce to the market.
FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715216/bad-roads-force-mahama-to-fly-helicopters.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/c32cd6bca2386c39dfb6395f6e40b57819f1455e1e028f01bcfe1b9730dd020b.json | |
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] | 2016-08-28T16:50:56 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Folks, is there any particular reason why these NPP people are so misguided in their politicking? Having encouraged their serial loser, the runt Akufo-Addo, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715374%2Fpresident-mahama-practising-occultism-eih-these-npp-people.html.json | en | null | President Mahama Practising occultism? Eih, These NPP People Paaa.... | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Folks, is there any particular reason why these NPP people are so misguided in their politicking? Having encouraged their serial loser, the runt Akufo-Addo, to run around like a headless chicken when defeated at Election 2012 in search of some "spiritual force" to prevail over the Supreme Court panel hearing his useless petition, they only succeeded in giving us a cacophonous refrain: "The battle is of the Lord's..."
They sang that refrain to a fault. Akufo-Addo had overstretched himself, visiting Jerusalem and performing some weird rituals at the Wailing Wall min the mistaken belief that the God of Abraham, Jacob, and Isaac would oil his machine to put him in power.
He snuggled to the Muslim community, using every opportunity to worship with them, even as his running mate, the Chief Liar (Dr. Bawumia) took the political-religiosity to the highest and most ridiculous level, dashing from one mosque to the other and offering prayers and promises at will.
Not only that. Akufo-Addo succeeded in mobilizing JSS drop-outs and the BECE unsuccessful ones to organize prayer vigil nights, where he sought to use religion as the means to propagate his "huhudious" campaign promise of free SHS education.
Nothing but a harsh verdict came from God to doom him. His light so dimmed, what more could he gain from such manouevres?
He hasn't changed in any way for Election 2016 as he still snuggles to the so-called "Men-of-God" who are constantly massaging his ego, predicting victory for him as they had done on previous occasions. This time, though, these wily "Men-of-God" have found a good way to do the kind of hedging that will help them save their faces when he is defeated again.
They are quick to base their prophecies on conditions. A Prophet Kobi says Akufo-Addo has to "purge" himself or lose the golden chance staring at him. The same noise has come from the loquacious empty-talker, Rev. Owusu-Bempah.
Those in the orthodox Christian churches are not left behind. The Presbyterian Church's Rev. Mantey's own antics are known.
Now, it is the turn of one of their own, described by Angel FM as "a Ghanaian based in the Middle East who is also the NPP branch Chairman", revealing that Akufo-Addo is likely to lose this year’s general elections if spiritual protection and guidance are not sought for him.
According to him, the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Akufo-Addo himself are recalcitrant to prophetic messages and that if they don’t desist from that attitude, their Presidential candidate will lose again to President John Mahama, whom he says practices occultism. (See http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Akufo-Addo-will-lose-if-spiritual-protection-is-not-sought-NPP-Chairman-465639).
I am not really touched by all that noise about spiritual protection for Akufo-Addo or his purging of himself. Only those going that way know why. What has he done to blacken himself and should now seek cleansing by spiritual means? I don't know nor do I want to know.
What I know is that in the race for the Flagstaff House, nothing spiritual matters. What really matters is how the voters perceive the candidates, based on concrete evidence right in front of their eyes about the character of the candidates, their public posturing and utterances, just anything that constitutes the personality and vision of the candidates seeking the highest office of the land.
Those wrapping everything up and narrowing it down to the spiritual realm are lost. God won't determine Akufo-Addo's fate. He won't even speak to the voters in the polling booth. It is the voters who will make their electoral decisions, based on what they know about the candidates and what they expect from or of them.
Beyond this point lies the real problem for the NPP people, particularly the rush to paint President Mahama black as an occultist. Where is that madness coming from? President Mahama practising occultism? Where, when, and how? Before becoming Ghana's President or thereafter? What for?
Folks, no need to crack our heads or rack our brains about such wild and useless allegations. The Nkrumah haters constituting the United Party ("Mate me Ho") blackened him with the "Kankan Nyame" nonsense and that he was sacrificing human beings to sustain himself in power.
They did so to Jerry Rawlings too when Kufuor surrounded himself with the Methodist Bishop (senile and politically vindictive Rev. Samuel Asante-Antwi, the self-righteous Mensa Otabil, and many others) who advised him not to settle at the Osu Castle because Rawlings had desecrated it. That was why they got Kufuor to bring them to the Osu Castle to perform ceremonies intended to exorcise the evil spirits that they accused Rawlings of planting there.
Folks, that charade turned out to be a smokescreen behind which Kufuor hid to steal Ghana's 41 million Cedis for the renovation of his private residence in the Accra Airport Residential Area. It was a ploy used to fleece Ghana, especially when the late Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey (who, I hope, is languishing in the hottest place in hell reserved for perfidious characters like him) used his position as the Minister of Presidential Affairs to award contracts worth over one billion Cedis at the time for the renovation of the Osu Castle.
Folks, I am not at all amazed that these NPP people are so pregnant with wiliness, especially at a time that they cannot tell Ghanaians what their manifesto for national development is. Thus, throwing mud at President Mahama remains their trump-card.
Here is my stance. If it is occultism that will retain President Mahama in office and send these NPP rogue politicians further into the political wilderness in our time, I will encourage him to mobilize all resources to intensify it to the full. Let their god continue to mislead them as the occultist prevails in the affairs of Ghana. Such doomed, empty braggarts have no place in any voter's heart, mind, or right thumb.
I shall return… | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715374/president-mahama-practising-occultism-eih-these-npp-people.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/50ee44f1732e3b836a60d61d71861d2da78c910f582697c9f6e71a0c89450825.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:24 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) , Sannie Darra has hinted that Ghana might withdraw from the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715897%2Fblack-stars-ghana-to-boycott-2017-africa-cup-of-nations.html.json | en | null | Black Stars: Ghana to boycott 2017 Africa Cup of Nations | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) , Sannie Darra has hinted that Ghana might withdraw from the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Senior Male National Football Team of Ghana, the Black Stars have already booked their ticket to the continental showpiece in Gabon, with a game to spare.
However, after the head coach Avram Grant had invited his 23-man squad for the final hurdle against Rwanda, the Sports Ministry has issued a counter statement, ordering the GFA to ensure only five foreign-based players are called into the team because the nation is facing financial challenges.
The GFA has persuaded the playing body of the Black Stars to buy their tickets for the assignment and Andre Ayew; the deputy skipper has also promised to cover the cost of tickets for his teammates who can't afford.
The Communication Director of the Ghana Football Association has therefore threatened that top officials of the Association are contemplating of taking a decision to let the nation withdraw from the Africa Cup of Nations.
'Since this minister came, I don't know if we are moving forward or backwards.'
'Some of our executives from the GFA went to meet the deputy sports minister and nothing like 'no money' to fly down players came up.
"As we speak now, we are thinking of abandoning the game completely," Sannie Darra told Happy FM.
The Black Stars will face Rwanda on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
For more sports news visit allSports.com.gh | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715897/black-stars-ghana-to-boycott-2017-africa-cup-of-nations.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a67f4198970e43c3fea408ef34688001d7597520e32134bcf30dc9d317b76fe7.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:53 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Dancehall act, Stonebwoy was over the weekend enskinned as the ldquo;Dancehall Warrior rdquo; of Ghana or what is known in Dagbani as ldquo;Sapashini rdquo; b | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38559%2Fphotos-stonebwoy-enskinned-as-dancehall-warrior-by-tamale.html.json | en | null | Photos: Stonebwoy enskinned as 'Dancehall Warrior' by Tamale Paramount chief | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dancehall act, Stonebwoy was over the weekend enskinned as the “Dancehall Warrior” of Ghana or what is known in Dagbani as “Sapashini” by the Paramount Chief of Tamale, Gukpegu Naa (Naa Alhaji Abdulai).
The dancehall act was in Tamale over the weekend for a concert at the Tamale Sports Stadium.
Gukpegu Naa, during the ceremony, said “Stonebwoy has been a powerful force that fights to defend his turf in the music industry. He uses his music as a tool to defend the weak and oppressed; he is a warrior. He is the Sapashini of Dancehall - Dancehall Sapashini.”
See photos below of the ceremony below:
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38559/photos-stonebwoy-enskinned-as-dancehall-warrior-by-tamale.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/e028a0ab928dde7583160c0ee9414a449fb136386bc5c46649c124be6b04b754.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:37 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The three contemnors enjoying the air of freedom following a presidential intervention may be heading back to prison if a case challenging the president 39;s p | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715752%2Fmontie-3-could-head-back-to-prison-if.html.json | en | null | Montie 3 could head back to prison if... | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The three contemnors enjoying the air of freedom following a presidential intervention may be heading back to prison if a case challenging the president's power of remission is upheld.
A private legal practitioner Mr. Alfred Tuah Yeboah told Joy News he is not only seeking an interpretation of Article 72 which formed the basis of the presidential remission but he is also seeking consequential orders, which if granted, will have Salifu Maase, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn return to finish their four month jail term.
The three contemnors who are sympathisers of the governing National Democratic Congress served just a month of the jail term and were pardoned by president who acted on the advice of the Council of State.
They were convicted for scandalising the court and bringing the name of the court into disrepute. The three, had taken turns on an Accra based radio station Montie FM, with a threat to kill judges who sat on a case brought against the Electoral Commission.
They also threatened to rape the Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood if the judges gave a judgement which was not in the favour of the EC.
Their comments were roundly condemned and later hauled before the Supreme Court judges to explain why they should not be found guilty for contempt.
They pleaded guilty to the charge of contempt and were handed a four month jail term as well as a fine of ¢10,000.00.
Whilst serving their term, supporters of the governing party, ministers of state began a petition signing campaign to have the president activate his powers of mercy under Article 72 and have the four month sentence of the contemnors remitted.
The president acceded to the call of the petitioners and granted remission of sentence.
Mr. Alfred Tuah Yeboah believes the president's decision may be unconstitutional and wants the Supreme Court judges to have a final say on the matter.
He dismissed assertions that the judges are interested parties in the matter and may give a prejudiced verdict. He said even if someone sues the Chief Justice, she still has the power under the law to empanel the judges to sit on her case.
Reacting to the substantive matter, the private legal practitioner said even if the president has power under Article 72 to take the decision he took, the same constitution under Article 296 prescribed how the president ought to have exercised that power of discretion.
The article states (a) that discretionary power shall be deemed to imply a duty to be fair and candid; (b) the exercise of the discretionary power shall not be arbitrary, capricious or biased wither by resentment, prejudice or personal dislike and shall be in accordance with due process of law.
He does not believe the president followed due process in arriving at the decision to grant remission to the Montie 3.
He argued further that he will be seeking an interpretation from the judges whether there is a difference between criminal contempt and other offences prosecutable by the Attorney General.
If there is a difference, he believed the president would have erred in activating his powers of mercy under Article 72 which ordinarily applies only for offences under the criminal code and prosecutable by the Attorney General.
But another lawyer Victor Adawudu insists the president did not err in taking the decision he took.
He stated that the constitution gave powers and different functions to all the three arms of government.
The judges performed their function and the president has done same, Victor Adawudu maintained.
He added the president consulted the Council of State as stipulated under Article 72 and did act whimsically.
Story by Ghana|Myjoyonline.com|Nathan Gadugah | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715752/montie-3-could-head-back-to-prison-if.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/263bf6b2ff0bc8fd176bee6833fa221a7f2d3e78085c673f02f0165185162518.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:47 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Nairobi (AFP) - Sixty South Sudanese soldiers have been tried before a court martial for alleged crimes committed during last month's fighting in the capital Ju | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715697%2Fssudan-court-martials-60-soldiers.html.json | en | null | S.Sudan court martials 60 soldiers | null | null | www.modernghana.com | At least 300 people have been killed in the latest violence in South Sudan, and more than 60,000 forced to flee the country. By Samir Bol (AFP/File)
Nairobi (AFP) - Sixty South Sudanese soldiers have been tried before a court martial for alleged crimes committed during last month's fighting in the capital Juba, the army spokesman said Monday.
Brigadier-General Lul Ruai Koang told AFP they include looting, murder, shooting and loitering with at least two officers convicted of murder. He said the military is "waiting for presidential approval" before revealing the exact number of those convicted and their sentences.
"They have been tried and the sentences have been passed to the high authorities," Koang said.
However, none of the 60 were charged with rape despite many reported incidents of sex attacks by government soldiers on civilians and aid workers.
Koang said rape victims had failed to come before the court martial, which was neither held in public nor publicised in advance.
"One problem we have been having is lack of evidence. We have been accused left and right by Human Rights Watch and UNMISS [the UN Mission in South Sudan] but unfortunately they have not come forward with evidence for us to move forward against those who have been suspected of committing the crime," Koang said.
"As we speak now we have not received a single complainant who says or confirms that she has been raped so it has been very difficult for us to bring any soldier to book because of lack of evidence," he said.
Koang added that anyone with evidence should bring it to the military.
Survivors of attacks, human rights groups and the UN all reported many rapes during and after an outbreak of fighting between government and opposition forces in the capital last month threatening an already weak peace agreement.
At least 300 people were killed in the latest violence, and more than 60,000 forced to flee the country.
South Sudan's civil war began in December 2013, but a peace deal signed a year ago has so far failed to end the fighting. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715697/ssudan-court-martials-60-soldiers.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/c2fd3d11921885e353a47157668b1f302d59cfde89e185fda669204a26b16985.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:53:02 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to provoke his political opponents and followers of the twists and turns of the local economy when he makes a presentation on the th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716158%2Fbawumia-goes-to-town-again-on-economy.html.json | en | null | Bawumia Goes To Town Again On Economy | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to provoke his political opponents and followers of the twists and turns of the local economy when he makes a presentation on the theme, “The State of the Ghanaian Economy: A foundation of Concrete or of Straw.”
Such presentations have often triggered polemic reactions from the other side of the political divide. Koku Anyidohu, deputy general secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), is one personality who thinks Dr. Bawumia feeds Ghanaians with lies and recently threatened to drag him to the court of law, a threat he (Anyidoho) has failed to make good.
Most Ghanaians do not agree with the NDC deputy general secretary.
Dr Bawumia is, however, credited with postulating that applying propaganda in fiscal matters will be exposed with the realities in the course of time.
The NPP vice presidential candidate is scheduled to make a presentation on the state of the economy on Thursday, September 8, 2016, a post on his official Facebook and twitter accounts have announced.
Dr Bawumia, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, is well versed in the field of economics that his grasp of the local economy, vis-a-vis the international community, is not in doubt.
His experience notwithstanding, his political opponents, especially Koku, think he does not deserve the stature he has earned for himself.
The presentation is a high-notched one and would be chaired by former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
The event is scheduled to come on at the Accra International Conference Centre at 4.00 pm on the said date.
He predicted in 2012 during a similar discourse that the prevailing management of the economy would trigger far-reaching negative consequences.
That was one of his best presentations, especially when his prophesy about a fall in the cedi and a huge debt burden, among others, came to pass.
“The rebasing of our GDP, along with the discovery of oil and increases in cocoa and gold prices, have together relaxed the borrowing and foreign exchange constraints that have historically faced the Ghanaian economy. In this regard, policy makers, if not cognizant or prudent, can be tempted to increase government borrowing significantly without an accompanying increase in the liquidity and capacity to service such borrowing. Should this happen, as it appears to have, it will place pressures on the country's foreign exchange reserves and would likely lead to a depreciation of the currency,” Dr Bawumia noted.
The foregone was part of the high points of his presentation at the time, providing a lot of stuff for scholars and the international community, especially the donor community, to ponder over. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716158/bawumia-goes-to-town-again-on-economy.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/5c5cae02cc8b6530f32023fa9c9b61f3463e61d54e7b10403bb50eb9b183d2eb.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:20 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Nine people, including a pregnant woman, drowned when the boat they were travelling in capsized on the Dakar river in the Northern Region. The police confirm | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715920%2Fpregnant-woman-8-others-perish-as-boat-capsizes.html.json | en | null | Pregnant woman, 8 others perish as boat capsizes | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Nine people, including a pregnant woman, drowned when the boat they were travelling in capsized on the Dakar river in the Northern Region.
The police confirmed to Citi News that only four of the thirteen people on board the boat were rescued.
A police officer in the Nanumba North District, DSP Benjamin Aniah, said that three women and their children had also perished in the accident.
“Divers managed to retrieve nine of the thirteen, but before they could do that, all the nine had passed on. Three of them were women with their children, making six people, and an elderly man, a pregnant woman and a young lady. They were all from a community called Ujadoo,” he said.
According to him, when rescue workers and staff of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) got to the scene, the bodies had already been retrieved from the water.
He added that, the bodies of the victims had already been released to the families, although an official autopsy had not been conducted.
DSP Aniah stated that, due to the level of decomposition it seemed appropriate to allow the families to bury them.
“When we got that piece of information, quickly I mobilized personnel from the military, from NADMO and medical staff and then we moved to that place. The medical officers examined the bodies and they certified the bodies lifeless and were handed over to their families for burial, he said.
The bodies should have been brought to the hospital mortuary for the processes to be done but the state in which they were suggested that they were in a state of decomposition and so we thought it wise for the doctor to go with us to certify the bodies and release them to their respective families for burial, which has since been done. I believe that by now, the bodies have already been buried.”
’15 perish in Yeji accident’
At least 15 people, including at least six children, died in a boat disaster on the Volta Lake in June
This follows another in May, where about fifteen people were rescued in an accident involving a ferry heading towards Yeji. In January, one person died while hundreds were rescued in February in two different accidents.
In January, one person died while hundreds were rescued in February in two different accidents.
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By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715920/pregnant-woman-8-others-perish-as-boat-capsizes.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/27d8c05c0d1bc5f08af36c827d2d0080b8205ac662748c8929dcc8a5fd400145.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:51:30 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Ghana rsquo;s fastest growing financial service provider, Ideal Finance limited, the flagship subsidiary of groupe ideal has received an honorary award at th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715463%2Fideal-finance-receives-honorary-award-at-21st-gja.html.json | en | null | Ideal Finance Receives Honorary Award At 21st GJA | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana’s fastest growing financial service provider, Ideal Finance limited, the flagship subsidiary of groupe ideal has received an honorary award at the 21st Ghana journalist awards 2016 at the banquet hall in Accra.
A citation mentioned ideal finance limited as a trail blazer in taking sponsorship of the GJA to a monumental height.
Complementing the accolades, the award addressed the company as pacesetter to enhancing development of journalism in the country.
The award also underscored ideal finance’s massive support towards the Ghana journalist association awards as the lead sponsor for this year’s award.
This is first in history for a company to have come on board with two cars as prize packages since the inception of the journalist awards, a gesture that has been endorsed by many especially journalists.
The president of groupe ideal, Dr. Nii Kotei Dzani said, the move is to motivate and inspire journalist to bring out their best in their writing and reporting. He promised that to enhance a free, fair and peaceful elections, he is looking forward to instituting other awards that will drive and inspire journalists and media houses reportage in election 2016.
The president of GJA, Mr. Affail Monney reiterated that, courtesy ideal finance, this year’s scheme is awarding a Hyundai SUV for ultimate winner while winner of Nii Kotei Dzani award for best financial reporting will take home a brand new Hynudai saloon car.
He lauded the Groupe Ideal’s gesture and asked for more in the year to come.
This year’s awards is under the theme ‘’Media for undisputed and peaceful 2016 election: the support of civil society.’’
Ideal Finance is Groupe Ideal’s flagship brand established in 2010, licensed and regulated by Bank of Ghana. They specialize in providing tailored financing solutions to businesses with emphasis on SMEs, organizations and individuals. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715463/ideal-finance-receives-honorary-award-at-21st-gja.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/d348c3e745a5ee156c20b654e78917ab80f6dc11ad6eb00ae9df7715c0676f57.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:39 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Highlife musician Sly Collins has advised his colleagues to make good use of the opportunity they have as musicians to advertise themselves and market their bus | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38504%2Fi-use-music-to-preach-peace-and-unity.html.json | en | null | I Use Music To Preach Peace And Unity | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Highlife musician Sly Collins has advised his colleagues to make good use of the opportunity they have as musicians to advertise themselves and market their businesses.
“It is not just about being a musician, you need to use your position to make business contacts and advance yourself,” he said.
The highlife musician disclosed that ever since he joined the music industry in 1979, he has been able to utilise the opportunities in the industry to market himself and his companies.
“I do not see life as a joke and I work very hard to make it. I make good use of the opportunity I have as a musician to advertise myself as well as my businesses. It is not just about being a musician, you need to use your position to make business contacts and advance yourself,” he explained.
In an interview with BEATWAVES, Sly said, “My mission is to use music to preach peace and unity among the people in the society. I have been a patriotic musician for the past 30 years, using music as a tool to preach peace and unity among the people.”
He revealed that he joined the music industry Nigeria in 1979 after he was fully motivated to start music by Nigerian musicians when he was in Nigeria and was convinced to join various bands till he decided to form his own band, Gold Fingers, in 1991.
Whilst in Nigeria, Sly mentioned that he performed on a number of music platforms in Nigeria with a number of international musicians, including Ghanaian musicians such as Kofi Sammy, Alex Konadu, Captain Newman, Dave Menson, The Blue Diamond Band, among others.
“Music is my life and has been part of me from childhood. Look, even when I am performing to a live band, I can actually detect when the sound is not right or when an instrumentalist goes off-beat,” he revealed.
The legendary highlife musician who was born in the Ashanti Region but grew up in Nigeria where he mostly stayed with his mentor, Fela, can be described as an accomplished musician and a business man by all standards.
Aside music, he manages three companies in Ghana with branches in some parts of Africa and Europe.
“I manage three companies in Ghana, Jia Sheng GH Limited, Solaqua Company Limited and Ghana Direct Limited. I am also the founder and executive director of the Obiba Foundation,” he told BEATWAVES.
The musician hinted that he returned to Ghana in 1994 and released his first album titled 'Don't Forget Your Culture', followed by 'Yeboa Ghana' album released in 1998.
In 2000 under Universal Records, Sly released his third album 'Odo Fantastic' and 2004 released 'Total Unity' under OJEZ Music, a Nigeria-based record label.
Sly Collins revealed that when he realised that music was some years ago not lucrative, he travelled outside the country to search for investors to support his construction firm in Ghana and Nigeria.
According to him, when things were getting better for him, he released his fifth album with a peace song in 2008, then in 2012 another album with another a peace song titled 'Peace Election' for the 2012 election on which he featured all the presidential candidates in the song's music video.
1n 2015, Sly released another album titled 'Voice of Reason' which featured stars like Sherifa Gunu, Atinka, Kodzi and Sudha Parkeler from India.
By George Clifford Owusu | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38504/i-use-music-to-preach-peace-and-unity.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/588f03457cbb54d51f1ed8fcbaa0f0163acd166f3b5092038a19f9df6a1c657a.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:43 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A woman died yesterday at the Hajj Village after a fall in the bath house where she had gone to wash up. According to the Deputy Head of the Communications B | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715547%2Fwoman-dies-at-hajj-village.html.json | en | null | Woman Dies At Hajj Village | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A woman died yesterday at the Hajj Village after a fall in the bath house where she had gone to wash up.
According to the Deputy Head of the Communications Bureau of the Pilgrims Affairs Office, Ghana (PAOG) Amin Lamptey, the woman had accompanied a pilgrim from Kumasi who fortunately was part of the passengers aboard the ninth batch of pilgrims to be airlifted to Madina.
A release he sent out yesterday read “the entire Hajj Village was in state of shock this morning when a woman by the name, Rukaiya from Kumasi New Town passed away when she was preparing to travel back to Kumasi after one of her relatives succeeded in travelling with the 9th flight which took off at 5:10am this morning (yesterday) and landed this afternoon (yesterday) in Madina.”
The deceased, he went on, visited the washroom to clean herself up for a possible journey back to Kumasi when she slipped and fell in the process. “She was pronounced dead by our Medical Officers on duty on their way to the hospital,” he said.
Some of her relatives who came along with her from Kumasi, he said “quickly conveyed the body to Kumasi for burial yesterday.”
In another development, the Chairman of the PAOG, Alhaji Tanko Abdul Rauf Ibrahim has confirmed to the DAILY GUIDE that nine underage persons have been deported from Saudi Arabia having traveled by one of the earlier flights.
It is being speculated that the teenagers were being sent to Saudi Arabia to stay on and join the teeming number of illegal immigrants in that country. The Saudi authorities knowing this trick appear to have mounted a special lookout for such persons and are quick to return them.
The many Ghanaian Muslim illegal immigrants live undignified life in shanty areas of Mecca. They are usually hunted by Saudi immigration officials. They are unable to access hospital facilities fearing they could be arrested and deported for not possessing stay papers.
By A.R. Gomda | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715547/woman-dies-at-hajj-village.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/c9ce0d1612f12ceccf0c72be269d710f1f1d06a248e5e17b080d3d21be7e462f.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:34 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Cairo (AFP) - Eight years after the first woman in Egypt won a conviction against a man for sexual harassment, activists and lawyers see progress in transformin | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716106%2Ffight-against-sexual-harassment-in-egypt-bearing-fruit.html.json | en | null | Fight against sexual harassment in Egypt bearing fruit | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Noha Elostaz, the first woman in Egypt to have won a conviction against a man for sexual harassment, looks out of the window of her apartment in the Egyptian capital Cairo. By Mohamed El-Shahed (AFP)
Cairo (AFP) - Eight years after the first woman in Egypt won a conviction against a man for sexual harassment, activists and lawyers see progress in transforming attitudes and more harassers being jailed.
In 2008, Noha Elostaz broke social taboos by disclosing details of an assault as she pushed for her harasser's conviction.
Sherif Gebreel had reached out from his vehicle, groped her, hit the accelerator and dragged her along. As she fell, she saw him laughing.
Her defiance, a landmark three-year sentence for Gebreel and years of campaigning by volunteers have now shifted the tide from the days when authorities and the public treated harassment as trivial, isolated incidents usually blamed on women.
"Now I hear about so many cases, girls who take men to police stations, and people now have a sense of familiarity with this act," Elostaz, 34, told AFP.
"In daily life, things have improved. I can personally feel it on the street."
According to a 2013 UN study, 99.3 percent of Egyptian woman have experienced at least one form of harassment, and 82.6 percent said they did not feel safe in the street.
Public debate over the problem intensified in the aftermath of the January 2011 uprising against former president Hosni Mubarak.
The protests centred around Cairo's Tahrir Square, where constant media coverage also highlighted sexual attacks and helped to uproot public denial of the phenomenon.
"Of course there is progress," said Mozn Hassan, the executive director of Nazra for Feminist Studies, a leading women's rights group.
Sisi's 'message'
Hassan said her organisation has won more than 50 sexual harassment cases, mostly involving prison terms, since authorities directly criminalised sexual harassment in June 2014, days before President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's inauguration.
Mozn Hassan, the executive director of a leading women's rights group Nazra for Feminist Studies, is filmed as she speaks to a journalist at her office in the Egyptian capital Cairo
One of the worst of these attacks happened in June 2014, during celebrations marking Sisi's inauguration.
A widely shared video showed the bloodied naked body of a woman as a mob pulled and pushed her to the ground and policemen tried to rescue her.
Shortly afterwards, Sisi visited her in hospital bearing flowers, apologised and vowed to crack down on harassment.
The following month, seven men were sentenced to life and two to 20 years over assaults around Tahrir.
For Sisi to visit the victim "was a message to the state that this is no longer acceptable," Hassan said.
Michael Raouf, a lawyer with the El Nadeem Centre for the Management and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, said he realised the impact of such rulings when he overheard young men commenting about the clothing of a nearby woman.
"One was saying 'Look what she's wearing. Her brother or father let her leave the house looking like that, and if you say anything they put you in jail'," Raouf recalled.
From the very beginning, anti-harassment efforts sprang from the grassroots.
Public debate
The issue was brought to the forefront of public debate in 2006, when throngs of men assaulted women in central Cairo during a public holiday.
Newspapers ignored the incident, but bloggers reported it.
Following the 2011 uprising, anti-harassment graffiti spread around downtown Cairo, volunteers organised to rescue women from mob attacks, and more women shared their own stories publicly.
In February 2013, women took to the streets brandishing knives in a symbolic protest against sexual violence.
"Those who recall Noha's case, those who remember 2006 and people calling us crazy, those who recall 2013 with people saying 'No, these things do not happen in Tahrir', now there is a difference," said Hassan.
Even those who make excuses for harassers can change their minds when volunteers discuss it with them, said Alia Soliman, a spokeswoman for anti-harassment group HarassMap.
"When we approach them little by little, with awareness they reconsider their convictions," said Soliman.
HarassMap organised talks at universities, trained Uber drivers and broadcast anti-harassment campaign advertisements on television and radio.
But for 22-year-old Yosra Abdelaziz, the change is not coming fast enough. She tried to report harassers but without success. Even at home, she says her older brother harasses her.
"This thing with my brother, I used to tell no one. Now I tell everyone and write about it on Facebook," Abdelaziz said.
She has now found some peace and let go of the guilt and shame, and is looking for her own apartment so she can lead an independent life.
"Imagine if we weren't standing up to it, what the situation would be like," said Elostaz. "In the end, what's happening here is resistance." | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716106/fight-against-sexual-harassment-in-egypt-bearing-fruit.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b89cbe222c59b1b0cc24fecc49cc0844f89c7dce53731b810754b662bfe1b2dc.json | |
[
"Karl-Heinz Heerde"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:18 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Dedicated to my Spiritual Father Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, Glorious Wave Church Int., Sakumono, Tema, Ghana GOD created the Earth by his Commanding Word so | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715457%2Fsuccess-is-by-words.html.json | en | null | Success Is By Words | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dedicated to my Spiritual Father Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, Glorious Wave Church Int., Sakumono, Tema, Ghana
GOD created the Earth by his Commanding Word so that “it was”. He has no arms, no wings, no head, no hands, and no body as he is a Spirit with a Vision and a Will to make his Vision come true. His weapons are his words to make us, brake, teach us, forgive us and promote us. How much more are Words important to us as Individuals and Societies?
Coca-Cola is one of the most expensive brand names in the world. A small Pharmacist in the urban USA invented Medication for his Patients that became the Symbol, during World War II, of American Life-Style to free the Spirit of people around the world. One third of Cola is sugar, the rest plenty of water and a bit of brown flavor giving Consumers the impression of another World to enjoy.
Their recent Marketing Slogan “Open Happiness” is a Masterpiece of Brainwashing Consumers and a lesson to learn for African Economies and Societies. In a Cola bottle is no Happiness to be found, only sugary water with flavor. "Taste the Feeling”, their current Slogan, is another Excellent Marketing Brainwasher as in the clear designed Bottle there is no Feeling either inside, but sugary water with flavor only stimulating the Consumer by the sugar content to drink even more.
Red Bull, the Energy Drink from Switzerland, is another well studied example of successful Marketing by using powerful Words regardless about the truth of them and behind them. They entered the market in Germany by claiming, Red Bull would give someone wings, instead correctly wording the Slogan by saying that Red Bull would give someone the feeling or impression as if they WOULD have wings to fly. No Consumer of Red Bull has ever been spotted to have wings at his back to easily cross the world to land from Germany coming on the African continent saving money for Air Tickets.
Africans should be advised to study Propaedeutic and its meanings, the Science of giving a Thing a Word from its own language to name it.
Looking into History Adolf Hitler, the Bagger and Loser from Graz/Austria sleeping rough in the streets of Munich had only one weapon to gather followers behind him, the right words at the right time to the right people supported by Gestures on point and sustained over time by actions.
“Made in Germany” was forced by the British unto the Germans in order for their products to be identified as coming from Hitler’s country not knowing that the products on which they wanted the three words to see by its quality created for Germans the Image and perception to produce high quality products at high cost compared to other Economies around the world. Keeping the standard and improving on it constantly ensures Products and Services will have a sustained success for Generations to enjoy its benefits.
The Image of Africa in the Western World is a troubled continent with vast amount of much needed natural resources, wars, corruption, the Big Five in Game Parks, exotic nature and colourful Traditions mixed with impoverished and starving children with big swollen bellies to feel ashamed of being rich themselves. Young, enthusiastic Volunteers from around the world see the need in Africa and injustice done by their own countries pushing comfortably the greater picture of self-inflicted misery aside.
“Made in Ghana” is an indication of the Origin of Products, it is not an Image the White Man can understand as it is not explained to him by the Black Man. What does it stand for? Every Territory has its own laws, so does have Heaven, Earth and in it in each country it is different. What does the Black Man know about the perception the White Man is having when he does not involve him into the translation of “Made in Ghana” into the Laws of his Territory and his understanding. African countries could easily trade all their needed goods among themselves, only the fact remains, they do not trust each other. Whatever comes from the White Man is seen as better as and more acceptable than from a neighboring country.
Companies with a sense of Marketing see the need of establishing Sales Promotion companies outside their Territory in the White Man’s World for Consumers to be accepted as Buyers feel more comfortable to order and send money to a company’s Bank Account in Europe or USA than to Africa.
Ghana has an Export Promotion Board teaching Ghanaian Companies the Rules and Regulations to export their products to the Western World. This Board cannot market aggressively -as needed- the various products produced in Ghana, determine and implement a successful Marketing Strategy for private Companies. Coca-Cola, Adidas, Puma, Apple and other success stories did not use the help of any Export Promotion Boards but their Innovation and Cleverness in marketing their products in various markets with the right attitude to be successful…by using the right words at the right time!
Government and Private Companies short sighting in Ghana prevents a promising success tool from implementation, to set up a Private Company in Europe/USA as a Cooperative of Enterprises that is not seen as a Governmental Institution and together in the Territory of the White Man sell their Products to Consumers and gain trust with Commercial Buyers like Supermarkets and alike sending their orders and money into a EU or USA Bank Account. What is simple to make and a Road to strategic success, becomes for African a hurdle as nobody trust anybody among the Blacks.
Africa: Do not fall over your own mistakes rather stand upright and tell us your story…we are listening to your WORDS!
Author: Dipl.-Pol. Karl-Heinz Heerde, Sakumono Estate, Block D10, Aprt. 9, Tema West, Ghana, phone +233(0)265078287, [email protected] , 25.08.2016 | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715457/success-is-by-words.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/cf2d4a73858ebb290951ea0cc6695a7e59db5f47cf62fb07425d0274dff85930.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:53:13 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Harare (AFP) - Riot police patrolled Zimbabwe's capital Harare and other cities Wednesday after authorities vowed to prevent further protests against President | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F383489%2Friot-police-patrol-zimbabwe-cities-as-protests-planned.html.json | en | null | Riot police patrol Zimbabwe cities as protests planned | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Zimbabwean anti-riot police pursue supporters of the opposition party Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai faction during a rally in Harare on August 24, 2016. By Wilfred Kajese (AFP/File)
Harare (AFP) - Riot police patrolled Zimbabwe's capital Harare and other cities Wednesday after authorities vowed to prevent further protests against President Robert Mugabe's government.
Organisers of recent demonstrations had planned a "shutdown" protest day, but shops and offices were open as usual in Harare.
Trucks carrying riot police were also on duty and traffic was sparse in the second city of Bulawayo, where anti-government protests were planned later in the day.
"Business is low and there are fewer people selling wares on the pavements," Zivanai Muzorodzi, a civil society activist in the south-eastern town of Masvingo, told AFP.
"I think there is fear among the people and they feel safer watching the situation from a distance."
On Saturday, Mugabe vowed to end a series of protests that have erupted in recent months as Zimbabwe's economic crisis has worsened and the government has struggled to pay its civil servants and military.
A series of anti-government protests have erupted in Zimbabwe in recent months over the worsening state of the economy
Last week police arrested at least 70 people including Promise Mkwananzi, leader of the Tajamuka protest campaign, when street protests were held in Harare to demand reform ahead of elections due in 2018.
Mugabe, 92, has ruled since the country's independence in 1980, and has vowed to stand again as president.
He has previously crushed dissent during his authoritarian rule, and speculation has risen over his succession amid increasing signs of ill health.
Mkwananzi was denied bail on Monday, and a court was due to decide Wednesday whether to release the others arrested with him on bail. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/383489/riot-police-patrol-zimbabwe-cities-as-protests-planned.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/9508bd2b2e6804d6ffbb03a9a1b7da28cd83f80212c993e700197202e3541fd1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T20:51:15 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Suspended Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng scored his second goal in two La Liga games for Las Palmas on Sunday evening. The 29-year-old nette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715442%2Fmasterly-kevin-boateng-scores-again-in-las-palmas-heavy-win.html.json | en | null | Masterly Kevin Boateng scores again in Las Palmas heavy win | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Suspended Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng scored his second goal in two La Liga games for Las Palmas on Sunday evening.
The 29-year-old netted the second goal for the Yellow and Blues on the 51st minute as they dismantled Granada CF at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.
The former AC Milan star was replaced after 55 minutes and has now scored in both of his opening La Liga games for Las Palmas.
Former Liverpool attacker Nabil El Zhar had opened the scoring for Las Palmas with a clinical finish in the 23rd minute.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715442/masterly-kevin-boateng-scores-again-in-las-palmas-heavy-win.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b9f94ff9c668e860df6678709977c451445271877d3ff786bb46812a09ab1b28.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:28 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Ahead of the MTN FA Cup final next week, Bechem United will square off against Hearts of Oak at home in the Ghana Premier League. The Hunters are faci | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715197%2Fghana-premier-league-preview-bechem-united-vs-hearts-of-oak.html.json | en | null | Ghana Premier League Preview: Bechem United vs Hearts of Oak- In-form Hunters vow to upend Phobians | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ahead of the MTN FA Cup final next week, Bechem United will square off against Hearts of Oak at home in the Ghana Premier League.
The Hunters are facing an uphill task with hopes of surviving the relegation scare with a fourth straight victory in the league.
A win will hand them a huge boost prior to the cup final.
Lethal striker and top scorer Abednego Tetteh makes a return to the team for the clash against the Phobians.
He was suspended in their last premier league outing.
Right back Patrick Cole is battling fitness to be available for Sunday's big game.
He couldn't travel with team to Cape Coast last week.
Hearts of Oak lies third on the log at the moment and a lose against Bechem United will see their title chase take a nose dive.
They are three points behind leaders Wa All Stars.
The Phobians are without a victory in their last six matches. They have drawn five and lost one.
They are poised to return to winning ways to keep them in the title chase.
Captain and centre back Robin Gnagne is expected back into the Hearts of Oak set up for their visit to Bechem.
He has missed all of their last three matches with an injury.
Richard Yamoah remains out with an injury whilst Kassenu Ghandy is expected to make a comeback against Bechem United on Sunday .
He started training last week after recovering from an injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head to Head
Total matches played = 7
Bechem United wins = 1
Drawn matches = 2
Hearts of Oak wins = 4
*Bechem United have lost just two of their last nine matches in the premier league.
(W4 D3 L2)
*Hearts of Oak have lost only one of their last twelve premier league fixtures.
(W3 D8 L1)
*Bechem United have lost only one of their last twenty two home games in the premier league.
(W17 D4 L1)
*Hearts of Oak have lost just one of their last sixteen away fixtures in the premiership.
(W6 D9 L1)
*Bechem United have managed just one victory against Hearts of Oak in their three home matches in the premier league.
(W1 D1 L1)
*Hearts of Oak have won four of their last five premier league meetings with Bechem United.
(W4 D0 L1)
*Bechem United have kept eight clean sheets out of their thirteen home matches in the premiership this season.
*Hearts of Oak have managed to keep five clean sheets in their thirteen away fixtures in the premier league this campaign.
By Nuhu Adams
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715197/ghana-premier-league-preview-bechem-united-vs-hearts-of-oak.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6240a8a979ae66acad1dab0f46b0b53ace8064b601a600decef291fb3559dc70.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:14 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Nine people are reported dead from a gas explosion at the Tinga market in the Bole district of the Northern region. According to Starr News 8217; Northern r | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715395%2Fgas-explosion-in-bole-9-dead.html.json | en | null | Gas Explosion In Bole; 9 Dead | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Nine people are reported dead from a gas explosion at the Tinga market in the Bole district of the Northern region.
According to Starr News’ Northern regional correspondent Eliasu Tanko, several others have been injured in the explosion.
Tanko reports that the gas was contained in a long truck travelling to Wa in the Upper West region but the truck upon reaching the Tinga market exploded killing nine people including the driver and the conductor who were the only occupants of the truck.
The explosion which was fast spreading to houses in the area has been quelled by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service who arrived at the scene.
The injured were rushed to the Tinga Hospital but were later transferred to the Bole government hospital for treatment.
The explosion has caused massive damage to houses near the scene, according to Tanko.
Meanwhile, Security personnel have taken over the place.
The Police is yet to make an official statement on the incident.
-starrfmonline | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715395/gas-explosion-in-bole-9-dead.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/592c536d110cb359e58ce4cc448bea6b3fb10396450e81e02829d1758a461d4a.json | |
[
"Bruce Misbahu Bulmuo"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:05 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | A renowned traditional priest based at Abrem, near Kumasi, Nana Kwame Subunu, has admonished politicians to preach and lsquo;sell rsquo; the policies they i | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715459%2Fpoliticians-urged-to-stop-politics-of-insults.html.json | en | null | Politicians Urged To Stop Politics Of Insults | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A renowned traditional priest based at Abrem, near Kumasi, Nana Kwame Subunu, has admonished politicians to preach and ‘sell’ the policies they intend to implement to the electorates and stop the politics of insults.
He said as the political campaigning gathers momentum, political parties and their agents should concern themselves with how to package their messages and ‘sell’ such messages to the electorates since that is what will earn them votes on December 7 when the country decides.
Speaking in an interview at his Kudi Bawasaba shrine, he noted that “supporters of political parties will emulate the examples of their leaders who employ intemperate language on the campaign trail”.
“Politicians should therefore be very mindful of the language they use and be guided by traditional customs and values. The politicians should also put enough emphasis on their messages to make their parties attractive to the electorates” he added.
Nana Subunu said peace and unity should also be a regular and constant theme in the message of all politicians who mount the political dais to speak to the electorates to canvass for votes.
“The messages given to us by politicians should not be provocative to engender violence among their supporters since peace is what the country needs after the elections to ensure that development progresses” he said.
He also advised the youth to reject politicians who seek to use them (youth) as willing tools to implement any negative agenda that can destabilize the country and turn back the clock of progress.
He said that engaging in any unnecessary arguments on election day will not be beneficial to anyone and he pleaded with the youth to return to their homes or places of work and wait patiently for the Electoral Commission (EC) to do its work.
Nana Subunu called on traditional leaders, other traditional priests, the clergy from all faiths, and officials of the EC to hold on to the truth and contribute to ensure that Ghana remains peaceful after December. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715459/politicians-urged-to-stop-politics-of-insults.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/bfac38f05fe8466a68df1a9e40a32dd235db3c98e58517d150ecfc86c3d1cc56.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:51:00 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Fataw Abdul,19, unemployed, has been remanded into prison custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old primary three pupil at the Bo | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715380%2Fman-remanded-for-defiling-pupil-at-cemetery.html.json | en | null | Man remanded for defiling pupil at cemetery | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Fataw Abdul,19, unemployed, has been remanded into prison custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old primary three pupil at the Bogoso old cemetery in the Prestea Huni/Valley District.
The accused person, who pleaded not guilty, would re-appear before the court on September 13.
Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Oscar Amponsah told the court presided over by Mr Emmanuel Bart-Plange Brew, that the complainant, victim and the accused person all reside at Bogoso.
He said on August 13, at 10:30 a.m., the victim was sent by her aunt to purchase foodstuffs from the Bogoso market.
Chief Inspector Amponsah said the victim left the house for the market, but instead of returning home with the items, she attended a cocktail party that was being organized at the Bogoso Golden hotel that night.
He said the victim’s aunt together with her parents and other siblings started searching for her when it was getting late but that yielded no positive results.
Chief Inspector Oscar Amponsah said on the dawn of August 14, at about 03: a.m, while the party was ongoing, Abdul and his friends saw the victim and because they knew she was being searched for, they asked the accused to take care of her while they looked for other colleagues to take her home.
He said immediately Abdul’s friends left, he opted to escort the victim home alone and while on the way he dragged her to the Bogoso old cemetery and had sexual intercourse with her after which he fled the scene.
Chief Inspector Amponsah said the victim, who could not endure the pains, narrated her ordeal to her parents in tears when she got home.
He said the next day, the victim’s parents reported the case to the police and Abdul was subsequently arrested for questioning. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715380/man-remanded-for-defiling-pupil-at-cemetery.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/76ffa934c78a609f3524103ded13676fa8122e4a4df2149daf356d6dc73a26b6.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:30 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that claims by members and ldquo;apologists rdquo; of the Mahama governme | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715538%2Fcancer-propaganda-against-me-wont-work-akufo-addo.html.json | en | null | Cancer Propaganda Against Me Wont Work Akufo-Addo | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that claims by members and “apologists” of the Mahama government that he is suffering from cancer will not derail his ambition.
According to Nana Akufo-Addo, in the face of an abysmal record in office, which has led to widespread hardship and suffering amongst the people, the only option left for the current administration is to embark on an abusive campaign against him, the latest being that he is suffering from cancer.
“First they said I was a drug addict, it didn’t work. They said I was sick, it didn’t work. They said I was too old, it didn’t work. They said I was a hunchback, it didn’t work. They said I was a dwarf, it didn’t work. They said I was in a wheelchair, it didn’t work. They said I am a murderer, it didn’t work.
“They said I will die in June, it didn’t work. They said I was a dictator, it didn’t work. They said I was intolerant, it didn’t work. They said I was violent, it didn’t work. They said I had a secret agenda to destabilise the country, it didn’t work. Now, they say I have cancer, it will not work,” Nana Akufo-Addo told members of the Bolgatanga Traditional Council in the Upper East region on Sunday, August 28 during his campaign tour.
Nana Akufo-Addo added, “it appears the only way the President will get a third term is when I am sick or I am dead. That is the only ground on which he will get his third term.”
Cataloguing a litany of President Mahama’s broken promises, Nana Akufo-Addo recounted how the NDC promised a “one time premium for the National Health Insurance Scheme,” and have reneged on this promise, 8 years after making it. Worse still, the NPP flagbearer noted that “not only did this promise not materialize, but they have collapsed the NHIS.”
He continued: “He (President Mahama) told us he was going to build 200 community day senior high schools. According to his Finance Minister, he has been able to build 9. He told us in 2012 that ‘dumsor’ will be over by 2013. We are in 2016, and ‘dumsor’ is still with us in Ghana. President Mahama was here in the North last week, and not once did he speak about SADA, because SADA has become a monumental failure.” | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715538/cancer-propaganda-against-me-wont-work-akufo-addo.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/8e034f5b53bf6d95b4d549c035f4f58854703f04f3fe07771580b01e5cffbaa5.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:50:52 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Baba Rahman tasted defeat on his return to the Bundesliga as he made a second half appearance in Schalke 04's opener in a 1-0 reverse at Eintracht Frankfurt. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715348%2Fon-loan-schalke-defender-baba-rahman-plays-first-bundesliga.html.json | en | null | On-loan Schalke defender Baba Rahman plays first Bundesliga match | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Baba Rahman tasted defeat on his return to the Bundesliga as he made a second half appearance in Schalke 04's opener in a 1-0 reverse at Eintracht Frankfurt.
The on-loan left back was introduced just after the hour mark to replace Sead Kolasinac.
Schalke 04 went down as early as the 13 th minute when Alexander Meier struck but the Royal Blues were unsuccessful in their fight back.
Rahman is expected to be handed a starting role after the international break when they host Bayern Munich.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715348/on-loan-schalke-defender-baba-rahman-plays-first-bundesliga.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/e244eb5e0ef97c0b8b725c9f79dfb4b2cb340eeacf537e1f68ba604b779fe44d.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:24 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | In an embarrassing turn of events, players of the Black Stars of Ghana will be reporting to training this afternoon from their homes following a decision by | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715892%2Fshocking-black-stars-players-to-report-to-training-from-the.html.json | en | null | SHOCKING: Black Stars players to report to training from their homes | null | null | www.modernghana.com | In an embarrassing turn of events, players of the Black Stars of Ghana will be reporting to training this afternoon from their homes following a decision by the Ministry of Youth and Sports not to fund the team for the game.
The Black Stars players who started arriving for the final group clash of the 2017 Afcon qualifier with Rwanda will hold their first training session this afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium.
But sadly and shockingly, the players will be reporting from their homes and return after training since the ministry of Youth and Sports has not ordered them to lodge in any hotel.
Following the recent standoff between the Sports Minister and the Ghana Football Association, with the Minister threatening to show the FA where power lies, the management committee of the team are not certain as to who will pay the hotel bills with the 'no money' mantra of the Minister towards the activities of the team.
The Sports Minister Honourable Nii Lante Vanderpuye disclosed in a radio interview that his outfit has no money to pay for the tickets of the foreign-based players to honour the game.
It took the patriotic intervention of deputy captain Wrst Ham United star Andre Ayew to pay for the tickets of the players who could not afford for them to be able to honour the game.
It is also reported that the Minister adds that his outfit will not pay the $8000 winning bonus given to the players, rather they will get something appreciable for the team if they win the game.
Historians are still struggling to recall the last time Black Stars players had to stay at home and report to training and return home afterwards.
Ghana plays the Amavubi at 15:30 GMT on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium in the last group game of the qualifying series.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715892/shocking-black-stars-players-to-report-to-training-from-the.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/58e8e52164ae22554085c1a3be12cf2c819ae79c5e85ff63704e5178a21e5ca5.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:51:49 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Tagged Marriage is for two not three , Kobina Ansah's latest stage play, 'My Wife-In-Law', hits Accra on Saturday, 24th September, 2016. With a con | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38548%2Fkobina-ansahs-play-my-wife-in-law-hits-accra-september-24.html.json | en | null | Kobina Ansahs play My Wife-In-Law hits Accra September 24 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Tagged “Marriage is for two… not three”, Kobina Ansah's latest stage play, 'My Wife-In-Law', hits Accra on Saturday, 24th September, 2016. With a contemporary setting where a mother-in-law intrudes the marriage of her daughter and eventually falls for her in-law, 'My Wife-In-Law' is another high voltage, side-splitting comedy brewed in a pot of common sense.
The three-cast play which was launched on social media last May is finally ready to be premiered this September on Legon campus. It hinges on why whatever happens in a marriage should stay there, especially if couples can solve them. Typical of a Kobina Ansah play, there's a lot to learn and laugh about.
In this melodrama, Baaba invites her “bitter divorcee” of a mother who has a history of “snatching husbands at the speed of light” to help solve her marital problems. Her mother ends up worsening their challenges while trying to seduce Yoofi, Baaba's husband.
Kobina Ansah is known for his plays This Family Is Not For Sale Season 1, This Family Is Not For Sale Season 2 and I Want To Sue God! The The Mirror columnist is commonly identified with the wits, humor and lessons which accompany his works.
The iconic satirist confessed on his Facebook page, “If you think you had the loudest laugh at #IWantToSueGod, wait to see #MyWifeInLaw.”
'My Wife-In-Law' shows on University of Ghana campus. Venue is the R.S. Amegashie Hall inside the University of Ghana Business School. Time is 5pm and 8pm. Hotlines are +233-554-265-431 and +233-269-654-873.
This play is a brainchild of Kobina Ansah's Scribe Productions. | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38548/kobina-ansahs-play-my-wife-in-law-hits-accra-september-24.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1eb68d73a6decf638378428ea3dd95112cfc027bd8c1ef9953f71625f17440c0.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:27 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Leicester City have confirmed that their Ghanaian defender Jeffery Schlupp has been ruled out of next week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda i | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715088%2Fleicester-city-confirm-schlupp-injury-and-absence-for-afcon.html.json | en | null | Leicester City confirm Schlupp injury and absence for AFCON qualifier | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Leicester City have confirmed that their Ghanaian defender Jeffery Schlupp has been ruled out of next week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda in Accra.
GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively revealed two days ago that the Foxes defender suffered in training and will be out of action for the final qualifier.
England-based player, who can also play in several positions, was left out of the Foxes squad that played in the goalless draw against Arsenal over the weekend.
His exclusion came just a day after it was certain that Schlupp won't be leaving the Foxes, sparking fears that he has fallen out of favour at the club.
Ghanasoccernet.com sources within Leicester City have now revealed that the left-back, who can also play behind the strikers, suffered injury during training with the club.
The club's coach Claudio Ranieri has now confirmed that the youngster will be out of action after the muscle injury.
"Jeff had a little muscle injury - unbelievable, he was so good before the Arsenal match. I also hope he will be okay after international break," Ranieri said.
He has now been ruled out of action until after the international break which means he won't be available for Ghana when they take on Rwanda in Accra next week.
His absence is not expected to serve a big blow as the Black Stars have already booked their ticket to Gabon and sit atop Group H standings on 13 points, seven more than second place Rwanda.
Ghana, unbeaten in their previous five matches beat Rwanda 1-0 in the reverse in Kigali last September.
Mozambique will play host to Mauritius in the other Group H clash in Maputo.
Full squad
Goalkeepers: Razak Braimah (Cordoba, Spain), Adam Kwarasey (Rosenborg, Norway) Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars)
Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City, England), Jeffery Schlupp (Leicester City, England), Baba Rahman (Schalke, Germany), John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey), Jonathan Mensah (Anzhi, Russia), Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Kadri Mohammed (AshantiGold)
Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain) Samuel Tetteh (Leifering, Austria), Mubarak Wakaso (Panathinaikos, Greece), Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium), Alfred Duncan (Sassuolo, Italy), Christian Atsu (Chelsea, England)
Forwards: Asamoah Gyan (Shanghai SIPG, China), Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England), Ebenezer Assifuah (Sion, Switzerland), David Accam (Chicago Fire, USA).
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715088/leicester-city-confirm-schlupp-injury-and-absence-for-afcon.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f9b627487b99e5b8bbc5c47334ce57ba5a672d70d324089c05670c1e49217d0c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:50:59 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Yaw Yeboah scored his first goal in the Dutch top-flight when his club Twente defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 on Saturday. Ghana midfielder scored his f | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715362%2Fphotos-yaw-yeboah-scores-for-dutch-top-flight-side-twente.html.json | en | null | Photos: Yaw Yeboah Scores For Dutch Top-flight Side Twente | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Yaw Yeboah scored his first goal in the Dutch top-flight when his club Twente defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 on Saturday.
Ghana midfielder scored his first goal in the Dutch top-flight as they won the home game.
Below are pictures of his action:
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715362/photos-yaw-yeboah-scores-for-dutch-top-flight-side-twente.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a7552ab5ee3163cd937dfe591c0ca0e38d570b69fef12fad91fcbe1114f2132a.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:31 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | A suspected armed robber was found dead near the Opia traffic light on the Pipe Ano-Bankyease road in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region yest | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715213%2Fsuspected-robber-lynched.html.json | en | null | Suspected Robber Lynched | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A suspected armed robber was found dead near the Opia traffic light on the Pipe Ano-Bankyease road in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region yesterday morning.
Some of the residents were of the opinion that the man, whose name was not immediately known but believed to be in his late 20s, was beaten up and left to die by a mob around the area.
Others also asserted that the victim might have been killed somewhere in the metropolis and dumped around the Bankyease area.
Some guys in the area who pleaded anonymity but claimed they knew the man with a nickname Baafira, indicated that the suspected robber hailed from Manso Dominase and that he was reported to have stolen a bunch of plantain. He was allegedly arrested and subjected to beatings.
The victim sustained injuries, including a visibly fractured forehead and lay in dirty and blood-stained clothes.
When DAILY GUIDE got to the scene at about 8am, scores of the residents had gathered around the lifeless body claiming that the man might have been beaten up and dumped in the area.
The case was later reported to the police who visited the scene to take the body to a morgue. They indicated that it was too early to determine what really happened as investigations had just begun.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715213/suspected-robber-lynched.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/7c490c5583b03cf707b44647b8c63db5c3da136c12edf484961d08304d44bc2e.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The 2016 vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the only thing President John Mahama can boastfull | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715696%2Fmahama-has-only-transformed-corruption-bawumia.html.json | en | null | Mahama Has Only Transformed Corruption Bawumia | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The 2016 vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the only thing President John Mahama can boastfully claim to have transformed over the last eight years of his stewardship is corruption.
Addressing a rally in Bolgatanga on Sunday, August 28, 2016, Dr. Bawumia explained that the many cases of corruption that have rocked the government of Mahama give credence to the fact that the main focus of his administration has been to superintend over the looting of the nation's resource.
“SADA, the vehicle that was supposed to bring about Northern development has been transformed into a vehicle for corruption. They said they were rearing Guinea fowls under SADA. When we asked them of the whereabouts of the guinea fowls, we were told they had run to Burkina Faso,” he said.
Corruption, Dr. Bawumia bemoaned, “has been transformed under President Mahama, with headline cases such as Woyome, GYEEDA, Smartty's scandals, amongst others. Today, corruption is running at the speed of a Ford Expedition coming from Burkina Faso.”
To this end, Nana Akufo-Addo's running mate is urging residents of the three northern regions not to pay heed to President Mahama's tribal and divisive politics, with three months to the December elections.
“When John Mahama comes to you to tell you to vote for him because he is from the North, tell him that he has destroyed your lives and he is not to be trusted. Tell him you have another northern brother, and he is called Dr. Bawumia, and he is the one you are going to support,” he said at the Bolgatanga Jubilee Park.
NPP did more with less resources
Explaining why the people of Bolgatanga and Ghanaians in general should repose their confidence in the NPP, Dr. Bawumia stated that, between 2001 and 2008, the NPP had at its disposal, from loans and taxes, only GH¢20 billion to develop Ghana.
“With this small amount of money, the NPP, through its vision for the country, brought the National Health Insurance Scheme, the National Youth Employment programme, the School Feeding programme, the Capitation Grant, the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), the Free Maternal Care, the Metro Mass Transit, MASLOC, and paid teacher training and nursing training allowances. When we inherited the economy in 2000, it was growing at 3.7%. When we left office it was growing at 9.1%,” he added.
The Mahama government, which on the other hand has had GH¢200 billion in loans and taxes, according to Dr. Bawumia, has succeeded in collapsing the economy, as well as collapsing all the social intervention programmes instituted by the erstwhile Kufuor government.
Nonetheless, Dr. Bawumia is reassuring Ghanaians that an NPP government, under the leadership of Nana Akufo-Addo, is “going to transform this economy, like you have never seen before. We are going to create jobs in this economy. All the things we are saying we are going to do has confused them. They keep asking 'where are you going to get the money to do this?' The answer is that, 'It is all about competent economic management'.”
“When we had GH¢20 billion, we transformed the economy. They couldn't do it with GH¢200 billion. I am telling you if they stop stealing the money, there will be enough money to develop this country. We are going to allocate the resources of our nation to develop the priority areas of our country. This is going to happen in Ghana under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” he noted.
With President Mahama's government focusing on “how to steal the money” Dr. Bawumia reiterated that “when Nana Akufo-Addo comes into office, the NDC will be completely dazed with the sort of economic management that is going to take place in this country. Hope is coming, change is coming.”
He assured teacher and nursing trainees that “we will fully restore your allowances,” and concluded with a message to Ghanaians, saying that “you are going to be part of the transformation of Ghana. There is change coming, and that person who is bringing the change is, Insha Allah, the next President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”
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] | 2016-08-29T14:51:47 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Popular Ghanaian blogger Ameyaw Debrah has waded into the recent ongoing debate about the decision by the President to release the lsquo;Montie 3 rsquo; who | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38553%2Fblogger-ameyaw-debrah-slams-mahamas-decision-to-release-mo.html.json | en | null | Blogger Ameyaw Debrah slams Mahamas Decision To Release Montie 3 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Popular Ghanaian blogger Ameyaw Debrah has waded into the recent ongoing debate about the decision by the President to release the ‘Montie 3’ who were jailed for contempt last month.
Ameyaw Debrah appearing on the most watched satirical talk show in Ghana, Tonight with Nii Kpakpo Thomson on Viasat1 last Friday did not mince words in criticizing President Mahama’s decision to release the Montie 3.
President Mahama remitted the sentences of the Montie 3 last week after they served part of the prison sentences imposed on them by the Supreme Court of Ghana.
The three who were sentenced on 27th July 2016 were released on Friday, 26th August, a decision which has sparked an intense debate in Ghana.
In addressing a question by host of the Tonight Show, Nii Kpakpo Thomson about his position on the Montie 3 release, Ameyaw Debrah insisted that it was a “clear abuse of power” and described the decision as in “bad taste.”
“My issue is that I think it was too soon for them to start doing a petition and it was too soon for the president to pardon them. In the minds of any person, it is clear abuse of power. I think the president doing that at this stage undermines that judges and I think it is in bad taste.”
Ameyaw Debrah who is noted to be very forthright in his views however indicated that, had the president allowed the Montie 3 to have served a bit more of their time in jail, it wouldn’t have generated the kind of outrage we have witnessed.
“Maybe if in one month or two months [to their release] he gave them the pardon, it would have been less much of an issue.”
Catch a repeat broadcast of Tonight with Nii Kpakpo Thomson this Tuesday at 11am and watch the main show every Friday at 9pm on Viasat1. | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38553/blogger-ameyaw-debrah-slams-mahamas-decision-to-release-mo.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/2bff7232235d62ff8e24b51933eab11b537ab3385aaa56d0db391e46718d75fa.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:17 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Akanyaru (Rwanda) (AFP) - Before, at this time of year, we imported beans from Burundi but now they say they don't want to sell their crops to 'the enemy', sa | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716104%2Frwanda-burundi-border-trade-hit-as-awkward-neighbours-fall-o.html.json | en | null | Rwanda-Burundi border trade hit as awkward neighbours fall out | null | null | www.modernghana.com | People walk towards buses in Akanyaru on the Rwandan side after crossing the border from Burundi. By Stephanie Aglietti (AFP)
Akanyaru (Rwanda) (AFP) - "Before, at this time of year, we imported beans from Burundi but now they say they don't want to sell their crops to 'the enemy'," said Evariste Ndikumana, a trader on the Rwandan side of the border.
Worsening relations between Burundi and Rwanda mean the once-bustling border town of Akanyaru is suffering, hitting the economies of both countries.
Always awkward neighbours, Rwanda and Burundi have fallen out since a domestic political crisis enveloped Burundi in April last year, while spiteful policy-making in Bujumbura has made a bad situation worse.
In Akanyaru, bored traders and mobile phone scratchcard vendors kill time on a low wall beneath a shady awning.
The nearby pavement cafes are deserted and the brand new covered market is empty. The heaving lines of travellers that once crowded the immigration offices and the long queues of vehicles are a thing of the past.
Bad politics, poor trade
Politics is to blame, say the idle traders.
Trade has slowed dramatically since April 2015 when Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, a move that also triggered a diplomatic crisis with Bujumbura accusing Rwanda of backing Burundian rebels.
People stand by a sign: "Welcome to Rwanda", in Akanyaru on the Rwandan side of the border with Burundi
Rwanda denies the allegations, but UN investigators say they too have found evidence to support the claims.
"When there are political problems between countries, we, the people, are the ones who are affected," said Pierre Sibomana, another trader.
In the tit-for-tat nature of Kigali-Bujumbura relations, Rwanda has in turn accused Burundi of supporting Rwandan rebel groups in the east of their shared neighbour, the chronically troubled Democratic Republic of Congo.
For the people who rely on border trade for a living, things were bad enough even before Bujumbura issued a decree suspending food exports in late July.
The reason given was food shortages due to drought, but at the same time security officers on the Burundian side of the border began stopping bus passengers too, citing unspecified security concerns.
People queue to get a bus in Akanyaru on the Rwandan side of the border with Burundi
In theory, Rwandan exports to Burundi are still permitted, but other difficulties and dangers mean trade has slowed.
"In Burundi, if they see that you are Rwandan, the police or even ordinary Burundians insult you," said Judith, a tea seller who did not want to give her full name.
She said she prefers to speak the regional Kiswahili language, rather than Kinyarwanda, when in Burundi to disguise her nationality. In any case, she said, Burundian officials seek bribes when she brings in Rwandan tea telling her, "There's enough tea here in Burundi."
'Infiltrators'
Other Rwandan traders have fared worse, accused of being "infiltrators" and arrested.
In August, Rwanda's trade minister Francois Kanimba said the result has been a 40 percent fall in the volume of exports to Burundi in the 2014-15 fiscal year.
Rwanda imports cheaper Burundian fruit and vegetables, palm oil and Lake Tanganyika whitebait.
Declining supply and illegal imports mean some commodities have doubled in price, according to traders in the Rwandan capital Kigali.
Kigali has tried to fight back, describing the Burundian decision restricting trade as "illegal" under East African common market rules. But their complaints have so far only added to the angry rhetoric and bad feeling between the two countries. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716104/rwanda-burundi-border-trade-hit-as-awkward-neighbours-fall-o.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1666c585927f1cebf85665e2264f2a9c73b6d4294f7b5f977da1e9cf9c9ce415.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:52 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Asante Kotoko head coach Michael Osei has disagreed with the assertion that his side have been very boring in recent games. The Porcupine Warriors hav | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715895%2Fcaretaker-coach-michael-osei-fumes-kotoko-are-a-boring-side.html.json | en | null | Caretaker coach Michael Osei fumes Kotoko are a boring side | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Asante Kotoko head coach Michael Osei has disagreed with the assertion that his side have been very boring in recent games.
The Porcupine Warriors have managed only a goal in their last three league matches with all of them ending in a goalless stalemate.
But the Osei insists his side have been exhilarating to watch but lack goals.
"No, it's never boring. Those who came today (Sunday against Berekum Chelsea) I think they really enjoyed the game. Only the score line couldn't favour so we will keep on working,' he said.
"We have to work out on our finishing very because it isn't okay for us. As the performance wise, I think my players did very well today and the last three games.
"They have done their best. I will encourage them, I will motivate them and keep working until the last game."
Kotoko are lying third on the log; six points behind leader Wa All Stars with three matches to the end of the season.
By Nuhu Adams
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[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:30 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Bernard Mensah came off the bench to play his first match for Vitoria Guimaraes on Friday night in their 5-3 win over Pacos de Ferreira. The 20-year- | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715198%2Fon-loan-bernard-mensah-climbs-off-the-bench-to-play-first-ma.html.json | en | null | On-loan Bernard Mensah climbs off the bench to play first match for Guimaraes | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Bernard Mensah came off the bench to play his first match for Vitoria Guimaraes on Friday night in their 5-3 win over Pacos de Ferreira.
The 20-year-old was introduced on 70 minutes after Guimaraes had scored all of their goals.
Mensah showed glimpses of his old self and convince head coach Pedro Martins about his fitness level.
The Ghana international has rejoined the club on a season-long loan deal from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
Two seasons ago, Mensah scored five goals in 30 league appearances for Vitoria Guimaraes before his transfer to Spain.
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[] | 2016-08-29T12:51:44 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Bechem United star man Abedenego Tetteh has expressed happiness in grabbing a hat-trick as his side thrashed Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Bechem Park on Sunday on m | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715576%2Fbechem-united-abedenego-tetteh-relishes-scoring-hat-trick-a.html.json | en | null | Bechem United: Abedenego Tetteh relishes scoring hat-trick against Hearts of Oak | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Bechem United star man Abedenego Tetteh has expressed happiness in grabbing a hat-trick as his side thrashed Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Bechem Park on Sunday on match day 27 of the 2016 Ghana Premier League .
Tetteh scored first in the 18th minute after he beautifully headed home Yaw Anorl's well taken free-kick, the bulky forward four minutes after the break scored his second goal in the game before making it three in the 87th minute.
After that impressive display, Tetteh has now scored 12 goals in the ongoing campaign and he is a goal behind Liberty's Latif Blessing and two goals adrift the leader Yahaya Mohammed.
'I'm very happy to score three goals against a big club like Hearts of Oak, I knew I will score against them because I believe in myself,' Tetteh told Pulse.com.gh .
'It didn't come easy, it was through hard, we outplayed Hearts of Oak and we deserved to beat them and hitting the back of the net three times was a dream come true. I want to thank our fans for their support.'
On whether he is targeting the goal-king, he said: 'We have three games to end the season, the leader is leading me with two goals. Anything can happened, as a striker definitely I'm targeting the goal-king and I'm pushing for it.'
Manuel Zacharia's side after the win are at the 7 position on the log sheet with 38 points.
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[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:21 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Accra Aug. 26, GNA - A call has been made to re-brand Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) as it has the potential of employing young professionals, j | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715174%2Fnvti-boss-calls-for-re-branding-of-technical-vocational-trai.html.json | en | null | NVTI Boss calls for re-branding of technical vocational training | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Accra Aug. 26, GNA - A call has been made to re-brand Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) as it has the potential of employing young professionals, job seekers and reshape current workers.
Mr Stephen Amponsah, Executive Director of the National Vocational Training Institute observed that TVET was the bedrock for the formation of Small Medium Enterprises (SME's), which if properly supported could successfully help manage the unemployment burden in Ghana to a large extent.
'The country should strongly consider rebranding TVET to improve its acceptability by citizenry and government should lead the way.'
Mr Amponsah an Engineer was speaking at the Comfort Ntiamoah-Mensah Memorial Forum on Vocational Training for Females (VTF) at Osu in Accra.
The occasion was also used to launch the Comfort Ntiamoah-Mensah Foundation.
The forum was on the theme: 'Building a Solid Foundation for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in Ghana- a Situational Analysis.'
The VTF programme was established by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and her partner, the Bread for the World/ Protestant Development Service, Germany to respond to the church's socio-economic objectives of transforming lives of the people.
Mr Amponsah observed that the current relationship between industries and TVET is causal and should be strengthened by government which plays a lead role in TVET as it is being done in advanced countries.
He called for the creation of a fund by the industries in funding TVET and open their doors for work placement experiences facilitators training and curriculum enrichment programmes.
Mr Amponsah who was speaking on the topic: 'Policy and Practice: Experience and Challenges of TVET delivery in Ghana,' said the unequal distribution and inadequate resources on TVET required urgent redress.
According to him it appeared that TVET resources are channelled to the Ministry of Education Institutions who provide least out turn of graduates at all levels.
'This is as a result of the placement of Council of Technical and Vocational Education Training (COTVET) which is problematic. This situation is not good for a developing country and should be reversed especially when all providers graduate their trainees to the same job market,' he explained.
According him a system should be fashioned to bring about parity in the distribution of resources.
On research, the Executive Director of NVTI said Ghana should encourage research in skills needed and what would become of them in future.
Mr Amponsah said carpentry skills seem to lose its patronage because no new things are being added on to the old ones that existed adding that made it unattractive.
'Let's create a TVET research institution that will also inform providers with the kind of skills required as the old one give way,' he stressed.
Throwing more light on the challenges of TVET, it should be housed and placed at a point that no ministry could manipulate it directly or indirectly so it could drive its policies fairly across board.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:01 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The battle for survival has been on for a while now with several teams falling in out of the drop zone, mathematically only the top four teams are safe. The | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715039%2Fthe-pass-mark-for-surviving-relegation.html.json | en | null | The Pass Mark for Surviving Relegation | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The battle for survival has been on for a while now with several teams falling in out of the drop zone, mathematically only the top four teams are safe. The pass mark for assured survival at this point is 41 points which means 12 teams are at risk, but the relegation pall seem to have bottom Inter Allies and bottommost New Edubiase with their respective 28 and 25 points in its grip. The two teams are not sitting pretty and are at this point looking like probable relegation candidates.
Below is a quick summation of the standings at Week 26 and a couple of things teams need to do to avoid relegation.
Dreams FC - 5th, 39 points
Newcomers Dreams need a meagre two points from their next four matches to reach the pass mark to confirm their participation in next season's PL. And looking at their record at home, they will most likely collect two points or more at home against Inter Allies and Ebusua Dwarfs.
WAFA - 6th, 38 points
Only three points adrift the pass mark, the Stubborn and sensational young squad can secure their stay this weekend with a win over second placed Aduana Stars which may dent the title aspirations of the Dormaa based club.
Bechem - 7th, 35 points
Three straight wins has really lifted the spirits of Bechem and given them a boost to finish in a respectable position despite flirting with the drop zone for most parts of the first round. The terrific improvement in performance has been evident on the field with the team churning out impressive plus solid displays to reach the MTN FA Cup finals. The pride of Bechem need six points to survive and looking at their recent exploits, it should not be a problem for Coach Manuel Zacharias.
Medeama - 8th, 34 points
Medeama must put the disappointment of failing to reach the semis of the CAF Confederation Cup behind them and collect seven points. The Mauves have two games in hand thus giving them an advantage as they have six games to harvest at least 7points from.
Ebusua Dwarfs - 9th, 34 points
Dwarfs have been a revelation in the second round, producing some impressive results to move out of the bottom. Their rise in form has surprised as well as won them affection from many football loving Ghanaians. On their part, 7 points is all they require against Medeama (Home) Hearts of Oak (Away) New Edubiase (Home) and Dreams (Away). Seems like a tough path but the methods of Prosper Nartey can see them through.
Berekum Chelsea - 10th, 33 points
Since the demotion of Berekum Arsenal, Chelsea has been holding high the flag of Berekum football and it will be disappointing if they join their bitter rivals. Their path without a shred of doubt is a tough one but I believe Chelsea are capable of negotiating their way by claiming nine points from five games against strong candidates Medeama (Home), Kotoko (Away), Ashanti Gold(Home), WAFA (Away) and Techiman (Home).
Ashanti Gold - 11th, 33 points.
Dethroned league champions have themselves to blame if they fail to survive following a drab first round. They appear to have found their rhythm but it's all but too late to defend the title. The Miners have lost twice in the second department and have to fall on their improved form to grind out eight points to survive.
Liberty Professionals - 12th, 31points
Liberty Professionals look a good side and capable of collecting 10 points to cement their place next season. Blessing - scoring boots gone cold - just has to double his efforts, and other strikers also need to up the ante to get on the scoresheet. All seven strikers have scored 8 goals; a record that needs to improve. They stand a huge chance of surviving should they rectify these problems.
Liberty's last four matches consists of two trips to in danger; Techiman City and Inter Allies plus two home matches against All Stars and Bechem United. A win in all guarantees utmost safety. However looking at poor away, they will have to count on their impressive home record for needed points.
Techiman City - 13th, 30 points
In their debut league season, the Citizens have done quite well and deserve to play topflight football next season. But it depends solely on the outcome of upcoming four matches against Liberty (Home) Aduana (Away) Hasaacas (Home) Berekum Chelsea (Home)
Their road exploits is nothing to write home about thus they have to make the most of home court when the endangered pair of Liberty and Hasaacas visit the Den. Six points out of a possible 12 at stake could see them stay.
Sekondi Hasaacas - 14th, 29 points.
For Hasaacas, they simply can't defend. Their back line is awful and it's not been helpful to their course at all. Hasmal have conceded more goals - 37 - an average of 1 per game with three (3) clean sheets.
Hasaacas' manager Yusuf Basigi, who is the head coach of the Black Queen's team that suffered a humiliating 11-0 loss in a friendly against Germany, must work on the defensive problems to avoid conceding more goals which would dent their hopes.
Hasaacas face tricky duels against Medeama (Away) Ashgold (Away) WAFA (Home) Techiman (Away) and All Stars (Home). They team needs to win all home games and grind draws away.
Inter Allies - 15th, 28 points
Looking at their recent activities - shedding of talents - it's safe to say Inter Allies are preparing for life in the second tier league. Top talents like Gockel Ahortor and Evans Mensah have left the shores of the country for Europe and according to sources they're willing to sell more players to save money.
Inter Allies are on the cusp of going down with only 28 points from 26 games and sitting in a desperate 15 position on the log.
They will take on Edubiase (Home), Dreams (Away), Liberty (Home) and Aduana (Away). They need to put up masterful displays to outwit their opponents to survive.
New Edubiase - 16th, 25 points
Former MTN FA Cup holders and bottom cellars Edubiase gave their survival hopes a shot with the shocking 2-1 win at Techiman but last week surprising loss at home against All Stars means they will have to win all their matches and hope those above them slip to survive.
Edubiase's season has been one to forget for players, Directors as well as fans.
They almost opted out of the league on the grounds of no funds - twice players had to seek comfort in pathetic places before a league match. It's been very tough.
New Edubiase in the last two seasons have survived relegation by the skin of the teeth by producing some amazing results. Can they again? I doubt, the task is humongous and will be very surprise if they avoid relegation.
They will square off with Inter Allies (Away) Bechem United (Home) Ebusua Dwarfs (Away) and finally Hearts of Oak (Home), a team they beat at home and away last season but lost the first round fixture to.
By: Enoch Fiifi Forson
Follow Writer on Twitter @Efson_
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[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:54 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Defence lawyers in the case of the two persons being tried for allegedly murdering Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716161%2Fblows-over-jb-killers.html.json | en | null | Blows Over JB Killers | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Defence lawyers in the case of the two persons being tried for allegedly murdering Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North in the Eastern Region, are set to make an application for the release of the results of a bone test currently in the custody of the police.
In the view of Augustines Obuor, lawyer for the two suspects – Daniel Asiedu, 19, aka Sexy Don Don and Vincent Booso aka Junior Agogo – the outcome of the test conducted on Daniel was crucial to the case of the defence.
He argued that Daniel Asiedu, upon his arrest, gave his age to the police but they did not believe it and rather sent him to their own hospital (Police Hospital) for the test.
No Crime
The former state attorney believes that if the test confirms the age of his client to be 10, then it means no crime has been committed.
By this, he noted that the trial and everything related to the case would be null and void.
According to Lawyer Obuor, the prosecution had failed to release the outcome of the test because it does not favour them.
The trial magistrate, Stephen Owusu, however urged the lawyer to wait for the arrival of the substantive prosecutor, Superintendent Francis Baah, who is currently not in the country.
The court adjourned hearing until September 22, for the lawyer to make his formal application for the results.
The prosecution claims that Agogo assisted Sexy Don Don to go through the gate of the late MP and also kept watch at the gate.
Charges
Daniel Asiedu has been charged with murder while Agogo faces charges of abetment of crime contrary to an earlier charge of conspiracy to murder.
The prosecution held that Agogo at about 1am on February 9, this year, at Shaishie, East Legon in Accra, abetted Daniel to commit murder.
Daniel Asiedu, according to the prosecution, on the same day and time intentionally and unlawfully caused the death of the MP.
Agogo reportedly assisted Daniel Asiedu to enter the house of the deceased through the iron fence wall on the blind side of the security man who was said to be fast asleep.
By Jeffrey De-Graft Johnson
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:11 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | A new television series christened SHATTA TV series filled with a combination of twists, comedy, suspense and fun while teaching life lessons is set to h | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38516%2Fdkamg-media-launches-shatta-tv-series.html.json | en | null | DKAMG Media Launches SHATTA TV Series | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A new television series christened SHATTA TV series filled with a combination of twists, comedy, suspense and fun while teaching life lessons is set to hit Ghanaian TV screens.
The 30-minutes exciting and must-watch funny satirical drama is produced by DKAMG MEDIA, a top-notch West African film production company.
SHATTA is a dramatic comedy TV series which is set to dominate an era where Mexican, Indian and Spanish soap operas have become an inevitable spice on Ghanaian TV screens.
The drama, full of hilarious moments, features Strika of NETFLIX's award-winning Beast Of No Nation, veteran Actress Adwoa Smart, Ibrahim Idrees (Too Much of Junka Town), Deborah Vanessa, Roselyn Ngissah, Yaa Baby, Katie Emerson (one of London's most celebrated actresses) and a host of other super-interesting personalities.
Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Kofi Awuah, producer and director of the series, said it targets the youth to educate and entertain them on life lessons.
He said the series shows a cosmopolitan avenue with diverse group of people capturing everyday activities in a satirical drama with a lot of comical undertone with quality concept.
“It is expected to serve Ghanaians with a co-equal to the top of the chart series like 'Empire', 'Game of Thrones' and would be aired at the peak times of TV stations,'' he said .
Mr Awuah disclosed that the series comes with 13 episodes per season with at a total of 15 seasons to be aired with great cinematic excellence to project Ghanaian talent on the international arena. | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38516/dkamg-media-launches-shatta-tv-series.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/423e216a996153158ad74d1565de2e798e10f355d5ec1090eac7f52d12ca1a25.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T12:50:56 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | One of the lawyers for the Montie FM trio, George Loh, has told Citi News that his clients would appreciate an opportunity to seek audience with the Pres | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715370%2Fmontie-trio-would-be-glad-to-meet-mahama-george-loh.html.json | en | null | Montie trio would be glad to meet Mahama George Loh | null | null | www.modernghana.com | One of the lawyers for the Montie FM trio, George Loh, has told Citi News that his clients would appreciate an opportunity to seek audience with the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to personally thank him for remitting their four-month sentence by the Supreme Court, after they were found guilty of contempt by the apex court and jailed.
The three walked out of the Akuse Prisons on Friday to a welcome ceremony at the premises of Radio Gold, after they were transferred from the Nsawam Prisons, where they had served one month of their four-month sentence, and paid a fine of Ghc10, 000.
George Loh has said that the ceremony to welcome the trio was not meant as a hero's welcome as some have suggested.
“We made sure that they did not come to a hero's welcome. Ideally, we could have got people to know when and where they were going to be released. People were prepared to bus themselves there in their numbers but we stopped all that to reinforce the fact that the President was not endorsing a wrongdoing so we took pains,” he said on Eyewitness News.
George Loh is a member of counsel for the Montie three.
When asked to comment on reports that there were plans by his clients to meet with the President, Mr. George Loh said, “Well I can assure you that for now, that is not something in our immediate plans.”
“But having said that; let me also admit that it has crossed our minds. I think that at the appropriate time if we are given the opportunity, we will be very happy to take our clients to go and say a personal thank you to the Excellency the President. After all, this is not a legal victory we chalked by making legal arguments in court. This is compassion and mercy shown by his Excellency the President using his powers under Article 72.The President could have clearly refused to use his powers.”
“And so to the extent that he demonstrated that he's a merciful and compassionate father, we believe that when your father has done something for you, it's proper that you say thank you. So in the coming days or weeks, if we have the opportunity, we will definitely say a big thank you to his Excellency,” he emphasized.
Grateful to Mahama
The trio on Friday expressed their appreciation to President Mahama when they were freed.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the President, John Mahama for graciously exercising his constitutional powers under Article 72 in our favour in remitting the remaining custodial sentence imposed on us recently,” Mugabe said.
“We would like to thank the Council of State profusely for their role in our release…” he added. The trio had expressed their regret for the comments they made on the Accra-based radio station and called on the President to bear in mind the embarrassment their conduct and incarceration has caused their loved ones, in his consideration of the petition and reverse the “harsh and excessive” sentence. They expressed their gratitude to God for keeping them safe during their incarceration and taking care of their loved ones as well.
“We give praise and thanks to the Almighty for keeping us safe during our imprisonment and given our wives and families strength to cope in the situation we found ourselves in,” Mugabe said.
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By: Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie/citifmonline.com/Ghana
Follow @AfanyiDadzie
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[] | 2016-08-30T18:52:17 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has labeled as 'lies' claims that he failed a medical at English championship side Reading. GetReading had claime | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716019%2Fangry-ghana-captain-asamoah-gyan-slams-lies-over-reported.html.json | en | null | Angry Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan slams 'lies' over reported failed Reading medical | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has labeled as 'lies' claims that he failed a medical at English championship side Reading.
GetReading had claimed the 30-year-old move to the Royals had collapsed due to health concerns.
But it's emerging the circling rumour of the supposed failed medical are fake and untrue.
Apparently the Championship side wanted Gyan to skip next year's Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Gabon before a deal could be finalised - a proposal the iconic Ghana captain rejected flatly.
He appears to have a dig at Reading for creating a false and damaging impression about the whole episode.
Am proud of my Country, No one can stop me from serving my country.. Ghana made me who I am today.. pic.twitter.com/vBCtpQc9O4
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) August 30, 2016
Lies lies lies — Baby Jet App (@BabyJetApp) August 30, 2016
Reading risk losing the Shanghai SIPG attacker for a maximum of five weeks if he represent his nation at the continental showpiece in Gabon from January-February, 2017.
Gyan is on a hunt for a new club with reports suggesting he could sign for a Premier League side before the transfer window shut on Wednesday.
By Patrick Akoto
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[] | 2016-08-26T18:50:46 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | lsquo;Beast of No Nation rsquo; star Abraham Attah isn rsquo;t a tourism ambassador yet, his management has revealed. According to Mr Attah rsquo;s manager, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38511%2Fabraham-attah-isnt-tourism-ambassador-yet-management.html.json | en | null | Abraham Attah isn't tourism ambassador yet -Management | null | null | www.modernghana.com | ‘Beast of No Nation’ star Abraham Attah isn’t a tourism ambassador yet, his management has revealed.
According to Mr Attah’s manager, Mawuko Kuadzi, the Ministry is yet to officially sign the actor on as an ambassador.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, in March this year revealed that the ministry is looking at making Abraham Attah Ghana’s tourism ambassador.
The Minister, speaking at the launch of the 11th Kwahu Paragliding Festival at the Odweanoma Mountains in Kwahu, noted that the young actor had made Ghana proud and deserved to be celebrated.
Five months after the announcement, the Ministry is yet to put pen to paper.
Mr Kuadzi speaking at a press conference to officially announce that the child star will start donating 10,000 pairs of Toms footwears, said Abraham is yet to be a tourism ambassador of the Ministry.
“We haven’t signed anything with the Ministry of Tourism yet and so we can’t for now say that Abraham is a tourism ambassador and we are also monitoring that the Ministry doesn’t do anything with his image until we have a deal,” he said.
The Ministry has so far announced that actor John Dumelo and radio personality, Abeiku Santana as tourism ambassadors.
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[] | 2016-08-28T08:51:01 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Substitute Marcus Rashford scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United finally overhauled a stubborn Hull at a sodden KCOM Stadium. The 18-year-old 8 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715343%2Frashfords-injury-time-winner-gives-man-united-victory-at-hu.html.json | en | null | Rashfords injury time winner gives Man United victory at Hull City | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Substitute Marcus Rashford scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United finally overhauled a stubborn Hull at a sodden KCOM Stadium.
The 18-year-old – making his first appearance of the season – steered home Wayne Rooney’s cross to spark wild celebrations on the away bench.
Moments earlier, David Meyler had blazed over in a rare Hull attack.
But it was a deserved win for United, who had gone close though Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba.
United and Chelsea are now the only Premier League sides with a 100% record from three games, with Manchester City – who have two wins from two games – playing West Ham on Sunday.
Rashford’s winner was the climax to a performance of persistence and intelligence from the visitors, who changed tack several times before eventually breaking down Hull.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic pushed into the six-yard box and roamed deep and wide in the first half (left), before staying more central in the second (right) as United played a more intricate game and other players pushed forward on the flanks
Ibrahimovic arrived at Old Trafford with a reputation for audacity, but, in the first half, it was his physical size rather than mercurial skill that posed most threat.
Offering himself as a constant target in the box, the Swede headed just over the bar in the 10th minute before an extravagant backheel found the side-netting.
The excellent Curtis Davies blocked the more direct route to goal after the break, but the guile of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and the pace of fellow substitute Rashford stretched the Hull defence in different directions and, finally, beyond breaking point.
A back muscle injury which is likely to rule Marouane Fellaini out for several weeks means United will need to show similar adaptability when they meet Manchester City in their next match Tigers fall just short
With Harry Maguire returning from injury on the bench, former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan had a season-high 14 fit senior professionals available for Hull.
But what his squad lacks in numbers, it makes up for in spirit.
Rashford’s winner came in the second of four minutes of injury time
Alongside Davies, Sam Clucas impressed in midfield, while Adama Diomande and Abel Hernandez chased hard to make something from the few scraps in attack.
Before Meyler’s late wasted chance, Tom Huddlestone saw a shot deflect just wide with David De Gea hopelessly wrong-footed as they briefly threatened a smash-and-grab victory.
But, after wins over Leicester and Swansea in their opening two games, their 100% start to their top-flight campaign is over.
The uncertainty over the club’s future might also be at an end, however, with vice-chairman Ehab Allam writing in the programme that the match could be his family’s last as owners, with takeover talks with a Chinese consortium well advanced.
That deal may free up funds to supplement the Tigers’ threadbare squad – Tottenham’s Ryan Mason is a target – and help them continue to defy the Premier League’s usual rules of gravity. MOTD analysis on Rashford
Alan Shearer: “I don’t think it will be long before he is a regular. It has to be absolutely brilliant for him at that football club, working, training and socialising with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney.”
Ruud Gullit: “What I like about Rashford is that he goes straight past players. He gives you opportunities. I hope Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho considers him more because he’s a great player.”
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:57 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Harare (AFP) - Riot police patrolled Zimbabwe's capital Harare and other cities Wednesday after authorities vowed to prevent further protests against President | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F383489%2Friot-police-patrol-zimbabwe-cities.html.json | en | null | Riot police patrol Zimbabwe cities | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A series of anti-government protests have erupted in Zimbabwe in recent months over the worsening state of the economy. By STRINGER (AFP/File)
Harare (AFP) - Riot police patrolled Zimbabwe's capital Harare and other cities Wednesday after authorities vowed to prevent further protests against President Robert Mugabe's government.
Organisers of recent demonstrations had planned a "shutdown" protest day, but shops and offices were open as usual in Harare.
Trucks carrying riot police were also on duty and traffic was sparse in the second city of Bulawayo, where anti-government protests were planned later in the day.
"Business is low and there are fewer people selling wares on the pavements," Zivanai Muzorodzi, a civil society activist in the south-eastern town of Masvingo, told AFP.
"I think there is fear among the people and they feel safer watching the situation from a distance."
On Saturday, Mugabe vowed to end a series of protests that have erupted in recent months as Zimbabwe's economic crisis has worsened and the government has struggled to pay its civil servants and military.
Last week police arrested at least 70 people including Promise Mkwananzi, leader of the Tajamuka protest campaign, when street protests were held in Harare to demand reform ahead of elections due in 2018.
Mugabe, 92, has ruled since the country's independence in 1980, and has vowed to stand again as president.
He has previously crushed dissent during his authoritarian rule, and speculation has risen over his succession amid increasing signs of ill health.
Mkwananzi was denied bail on Monday, and a court was due to decide Wednesday whether to release the others arrested with him on bail. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/383489/riot-police-patrol-zimbabwe-cities.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/cfaffaab5f0eaa037b653f69ed58a74c303bc153190cdcc850226af1179625cf.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:12 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Matt Damon has become the third highest-paid actor in Hollywood, according to Forbes 8217; annual rich list. The actor missed the top 10 last year but has s | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38514%2Fmatt-damon-climbs-up-forbes-hollywood-rich-list.html.json | en | null | Matt Damon climbs up Forbes Hollywood rich list | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Matt Damon has become the third highest-paid actor in Hollywood, according to Forbes’ annual rich list.
The actor missed the top 10 last year but has seen his earnings rocket to $55m (£41.6m) after starring in Jason Bourne and The Martian.
He was beaten by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who became the world’s highest paid actor following appearances in San Andreas and Central Intelligence.
He earned $64.5m (£48.8m) between June 2015 and June 2016.
Forbes released its list of the highest-paid actresses earlier this week.
The figures take into account advances actors have already received for forthcoming movies.
For example, Johnson has already signed up for roles in the Baywatch movie adaptation and the eighth instalment of the Fast And The Furious franchise.
Last year’s highest-paid actor, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr, dropped to ninth place in the list with $33m (£25m) in earnings.
His only film to be released within the 12-month period was Captain America: Civil War, although he is also currently filming Spiderman: Homecoming. Hollywood’s highest-paid actors
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – $64.5m (£48.8m) Jackie Chan – $61m (£46.2m) Matt Damon – $55m (£41.6m) Tom Cruise – $53m (£40.1m) Johnny Depp – $48m (£36.4m) Ben Affleck – $43m (£32.6m) Vin Diesel – $35m (£26.5m) Shah Rukh Khan – $33m (£25m) Robert Downey Jr – $33m (£25m) Akshay Kumar – $31.5m (£23.9m)
Source: Forbes
Jackie Chan held on to second place in the list, having earned $61m (£46.2m) across the year.
Tom Cruise placed fourth with $53m (£40.1m), while Johnny Depp was ranked fifth with $48m (£36.4m).
The five highest-paid actors each earned more than the world’s highest-paid actress, Jennifer Lawrence, who received $46m (£34.9m) over the same period.
Four Bollywood actors made the top 20, with Shah Rukh Khan highest placed at number eight after earning $33m (£25m).
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[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:31 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Aggrieved workers of the Atuabo gas processing plant are scheduled to meet management of the Ghana gas company, this week, over their concerns for better condit | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715648%2Fghana-gas-workers-to-meet-management-over-grievances.html.json | en | null | Ghana Gas workers to meet management over grievances | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Aggrieved workers of the Atuabo gas processing plant are scheduled to meet management of the Ghana gas company, this week, over their concerns for better conditions of work.
The meeting is to find a solution to what the workers describe as the failure by management to heed their demands as the current working environment poses a risk to their lives.
The workers on Friday demonstrated against the development. Corporate communications manager at Ghana Gas, Alfred Ogbarmey shot down most of the concerns and described the demonstration as illegal.
He however intimated that the management will be meeting to determine the fate of the protesting workers.
But the Chairman of the workers union, Richard Alamu explains to Citi Business News the meeting would solve the financial challenge that has made it difficult for the company to meet the workers' needs.
“I was informed by the union's secretary that the Board Chairman has planned of a meeting between himself and the Petroleum Minister again together with some other members in management because that the main reason why the demonstration has halted,”
Government in July this year, announced that it has commenced moves to raise 300 million cedis from some domestic banks in the country to restructure the Volta River Authority's (VRA) debt.
A statement from the Ministry of Finance copied to Citi Business News explained that government is acting through its Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Power to successfully conclude the restructuring of a substantial portion of the debts owed by the VRA.
Though Richard Alamu admits that the plan will help rectify the financial burden on the Ghana Gas, he argues that the management should rather undertake pragmatic measures to create a financial viability plan to keep the company on its feet.
“I agree with the Minister but I think some of the issues have to be addressed and I'll raise such concerns when we meet him,” he stated.
Richard Alamu further stressed, “I think the issue of no financing is gradually getting worse and that is not what we as workers were made to understand from the beginning.”
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By: Pius Amihere Eduku/citibusinessnews.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715648/ghana-gas-workers-to-meet-management-over-grievances.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/fc32686f3da4c28a2f42daa8f1e7dd545d3682a806c27cb07bcdb7a9871a7cf6.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:35 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | By Edmund Quaynor, GNA Koforidua, Aug 26, GNA - Christian women have been asked to glorify their achievements and inspired by these to continue to strive for e | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715104%2Frefuse-to-be-held-back-by-challenges-bishop-quashie.html.json | en | null | Refuse to be held back by challenges - Bishop Quashie | null | null | www.modernghana.com | By Edmund Quaynor, GNA
Koforidua, Aug 26, GNA - Christian women have been asked to glorify their achievements and inspired by these to continue to strive for excellence in everything they do.
The Right Reverend Francis Benjamin Quashie, Anglican Bishop of Koforidua, said they should refuse to be held back by challenges.
He was opening the 14th biennial conference of the Anglican Women's Fellowship, in Koforidua.
The Rt. Rev Quashie encouraged the Fellowship to work together with other organizations within the church to give hope to the society.
They should help to deepen the faith and trust of the people in God.
He said it was important that none of the various organizations regarded themselves as autonomous, adding that, they supported each other to grow the church.
The Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Joseph Tetteh-Angmor, urged the church to lead efforts at protecting the peace, unity and stability of the nation.
It should help all to smooth over their differences and accept to live in harmony.
He used the occasion to rally women to put themselves up for election to leadership positions to influence decisions affecting them and their children.
Mrs. Matilda Caroline Selby, National President of the Fellowship, said they were determined to work hard and with passion to spread the gospel and bring salvation to more people.
Baafour Nyatekyi Tutu Boateng, Krontihene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, expressed concern about strange Bible teachings, preventing women from holding leadership positions in some churches.
He said space must be created for them to take their appropriate place in the church.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715104/refuse-to-be-held-back-by-challenges-bishop-quashie.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/3935899857ced81a571db8563ab3933f78b73d15a9deb574f510ceafc464ff25.json |
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