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[] | 2016-08-30T06:51:57 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | A Political analyst has offered his diagnosis of the recurrent quot;ridiculous promises quot; in the run up to elections in Ghana, blaming the canker on a lack | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715793%2Fvoters-deserve-respect-analyst-slams-ridiculous-campaign.html.json | en | null | Voters deserve respect Analyst slams 'ridiculous' campaign promises | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A Political analyst has offered his diagnosis of the recurrent "ridiculous promises" in the run up to elections in Ghana, blaming the canker on a lack of respect for voters.
Joe Jackson says political party leaders have a deep-seated mentality that electorates will not interrogate these outrageous promises, hence the reason for the mind-boggling campaign policy proposals few months to elections in Ghana.
He cites the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the guiltiest political parties.
“There is a cold-heart calculation by political parties that the electorates who will analyse things and ask questions are in the minority and form less than five percent of the population, and the average person who is going to make a difference needs things to be dumped [on them] and is not smart enough,” he surmised.
He spoke on news analysis programme, PM Express, Monday on the Joy News channel on Multi TV.
Mr Jackson was commenting on renewed debate about the feasibility of policy proposals by political parties following a recent promise by NPP Presidential Candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, to build a dam in every village across the country.
Although the policy has been criticised as unrealistic and impossible, the party insists the dams would boost the agriculture sector that has been suffering dwindling productions.
Earlier, the NPP had proposed to build a factory in every district in Ghana to improve the manufacturing sector. That policy proposal too was first dismissed by the NDC, but the party later declared it possible after government said it had already tabled it for implementation after this year’s election.
A report released last week by think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education h as also punched holes in 14 of 20 promises made by the NDC ahead of the December 7 elections, noting that only six of the ruling party’s promises are attainable.
Joe Jackson said the penchant by the parties to dump down unrealistic promises on electorates is to a large extent an indictment on political parties.
“They don’t bother to even explain the thinking behind [the proposed policies]” he laments.
He has admonished the parties to strive to packaged their promises better to make it more sensible.
According to him the recent promise by the NPP presidential aspirant to build a dam in every village in the country is ridiculous at best.
“What do you mean by a dam in every village? Think about it. There is very little respect for the population. I could present this same promise in another way that will make us sit at this table and say 'may be it makes some sense',” he told show host Malik Abass Daabu.
He said it would have made more sense had Nana Akufo-Addo said he intends to “move this country from rain-fed agriculture to irrigated business.”
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | George Nyavor | [email protected] | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715793/voters-deserve-respect-analyst-slams-ridiculous-campaign.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6966286556a41e5df5982c27e345240abaadfecd3f75b7c1c2336f020a96d92c.json | |
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"Ghana Rugby"
] | 2016-08-28T14:50:55 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Ghana and World Rugby met in a closed-door meeting on Saturday the 27th of August 2016 after four days of intensive Get-Into-Rugby (GIR) and Coaching Level 1 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715375%2Frugby-updates-ghana-world-rugby-meet-to-discuss-the-way-f.html.json | en | null | Rugby Updates: Ghana & World Rugby Meet To Discuss The Way Forward | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana and World Rugby met in a closed-door meeting on Saturday the 27th of August 2016 after four days of intensive Get-Into-Rugby (GIR) and Coaching Level 1 training courses under the directive of Mr Herbert Mensah, President of Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), to discuss progress and the way forward for Ghana Rugby .
Representatives from World and Africa Rugby included Mr Charles Yapo, Regional Development Officer – West of Africa Rugby, and Mr Adama Bakhoum, Director of Coaches from Rugby Afrique.
Ghana Rugby was represented by Herbert Mensah (President of the GRFU), Abdul-Aziz Issah (President of the Greater Accra Rugby Association - GARA - and GRFU Board Member), Bismark Amponsah (General Secretary of both the GRFU and CentWest Rugby Association), Steve Noi (GRFU Tournament Commissioner, Board Member and GIR Coordinator), Ernest Afloe (GRFU Board Member), Michael Ako Wilson (President of the Ghana Rugby Union Players Association - GRUPA - and Board Member of GARA), Kukua Aggrey (General Secretary of Gara) and Rafatu Inusah (Board Member of GARA).
According to Mr Charles Yapo the main objective of their visit was to increase the stock of qualified youth development officers and coaches, and to also guide the management of the GRFU to improve the governance and development of Rugby in Ghana. The training and education mission also coincided with discussions on Ghana Rugby’s roadmap to becoming full members of World Rugby.
Mr Charles Yapo expressed gratitude and congratulations to the President, Mr Herbert Mensah, for his remarkable support and for the outstanding managerial structures he has put in place with his executive team to run the affairs of Ghana Rugby
Yapo also noted that there has been much improvement in terms of management and facilities since his last visit to the country in December 2015, and believes Ghana is capable of getting to the top in the next few years.
Speaking to the press the President, Mr Herbert Mensah, also disclosed his appreciation to the representatives and to World Rugby in general for their recognition and involvement to support
The President, who has been the main source of funding for Ghana Rugby to date, cited the lack of funds and sponsorships for Rugby as the main difficulty and challenge of the Union.
He said in an effort to solve that the board has put in place a Ghana Rugby Fundraising Task Force whose mission it is to place Ghana Rugby on a sound and sustainable income platform.
the SAGE system, a system that going to monitor the financial aspect of the GRFU.
Mensah also said that his main inspiration comes from people and that, having met Charles Yapo and Adama Bakhoum, he has a renewed hope and belief that Ghana Rugby will in the foreseeable future make Ghanaians proud.
Mr Adama Bakhoum, Director of Coaches from Rugby Afrique, also commended the President for his tremendous efforts to make Rugby a popular game in the country and him to continue with the great work.
Bakhoum also said that the employment of world class systems such as the Sage Online Accounting System and the online scrumIT Rugby Management System by Ghana Rugby were excellent examples to the world of Rugby on how to ensure proper and adequate governance of the Game.
He further advised the officials under Mensah’s administration to offer the needed support to the President in order to speed up the development of the Game in Ghana.
The representative from Africa Rugby also presented official Get-Into-Rugby (GIR) balls to the President, Herbert Mensah, as acknowledgement of the efforts by Ghana Rugby with GIR.
Interviews
Interviews with the World Rugby representative in English and French are available for use as follows:
Interview with Mr Herbert Mensah, President of the GRFU
Charles Yapo on the visit to Ghana, August 2016 (English). -
Charles Yapo on the visit to Ghana, August 2016 (French)
Adama Bakhoum on Rugby in Africa, Ghana, August 2016 (English)
Adama Bakhoum on the visit to Ghana, August 2016 (English).
Adama Bakhoum on the visit to Ghana, August 2016 (French).
Mr Charles Yapo (Regional Development Officer – West of Africa Rugby) and Mr Mr Adama Bakhoum (Director of Coaches from Rugby Afrique) presented Mr Herbert Mensah (President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union - GRFU) with a number of Get-Into-Rugby balls in appreciation of the efforts of the GRFU in terms of Rugby youth development in Ghana.
Ghana and World Rugby met in a closed door meeting on Saturday the 27th of August 2016 after four days of intensive Get-Into-Rugby (GIR) and Coaching Level 1 training courses. In attendance were:
For World and Africa Rugby - Mr Charles Yapo, Regional Development Officer – West of Africa Rugby, and Mr Adama Bakhoum, Director of Coaches from Rugby Afrique.
For Ghana Rugby: Herbert Mensah (President of the GRFU), Abdul-Aziz Issah (President of the Greater Accra Rugby Association - GARA - and GRFU Board Member), Bismark Amponsah (General Secretary of both the GRFU and CentWest Rugby Association), Steve Noi (GRFU Tournament Commissioner, Board Member and GIR Coordinator), Ernest Afloe (GRFU Board Member), Michael Ako Wilson (President of the Ghana Rugby Union Players Association - GRUPA - and Board Member of GARA), Kukua Aggrey (General Secretary of Gara) and Rafatu Inusah (Board Member of GARA).
World Rugby presented four days of intensive Get-Into-Rugby (GIR) and Coaching Level 1 training courses under the directive of Mr Herbert Mensah, President of Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), to increase the stock of qualified youth development officers and coaches. | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715375/rugby-updates-ghana-world-rugby-meet-to-discuss-the-way-f.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/eec304f61860d5d53795d30b4baa6b7f7a9793dfcc7cfeb72d8c3372051832da.json | |
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"Emmanuel Kentor"
] | 2016-08-30T10:51:55 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Many communities in Ghana have seen significant transformation through Eco-tourism. Like what has been done with cocoa, gold and recently oil, eco-tourism ca | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715838%2Ftransforming-communities-through-eco-tourism.html.json | en | null | Transforming Communities Through Eco-Tourism | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Many communities in Ghana have seen significant transformation through Eco-tourism. Like what has been done with cocoa, gold and recently oil, eco-tourism can be used to mobilize revenue for community development. Eco-tourism and tourism work toward the combined goal of fostering visitor’s enjoyment and earning money for the respective destinations and the local people within the catchment area.
According to the International Eco-tourism Society (TIES), eco-tourism involves travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people. Destinations where flora , fauna , and cultural heritage are located are usually the primary attractions. Eco-tourism is a major social phenomenon of modern societies with enormous economic benefits which can ensure sustainable development of the areas where they are located.
Since the late 1980s eco-tourism has received considerable attention in the economic transformational strategy of Ghana due to its positive impact on communities. The number of tourist arrivals and amount of tourist expenditure has progressively increased, while both public and private investments in the various eco-tourism sub-sectors have expanded considerably.
According to the recently released hospitality report for Ghana, the tourism industry contributed 7.8% of the country’s GDP for last year. Tourism also ranked fourth on the high foreign exchange earnings list after gold, cocoa and oil. With the numerous rich natural endowments, a lot more can be done in eco-tourism by the government and the relevant stakeholders in the industry to promote patronage by tourists.
So far, there are about forty-two (42) eco-tourism sites discovered in Ghana, where tourists from all over the world visit annually. Few of such areas include the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern Region, Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary in Brong Ahafo, Butterflies Sanctuary at Bobiri Forest, Ashanti, Vli Waterfalls in Volta Region, Nzulezu River in The Western Region, Kakum National Park in Central Region, Crocodile Pond at Paga in Upper East Region, Gambaga Scalp in the Northern Region, Mole National Park in Upper West, Shai Hills in Greater Accra and many more places. Some of these sites have seen some form of face lift through public and private partnership interventions, under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
Interestingly, the focus has always been on promoting the ecological sites mentioned above, rather than educating community members on what can be done with flowers, which apart from their decorative purposes can also generate huge foreign exchange for the country. In countries like Cambodia, India, Kenya, Zimbabwe etc. flower export has been a significant source of foreign exchange earnings. In these countries the Governments have undertaken cost benefit analysis of the industry and ascertained the weaknesses, strength, opportunities and provided the necessary resources to boost flower cultivation for export.
To reap the full benefits of this floriculture and horticulture industry, the Government of Ghana should give some attention to this sector by partnering with organizations which have the expertise in the field to develop capacity of communities to take up flower production.
In recent times, Stratcomm Africa in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders in the horticultural industry has been holding the Ghana Garden and Flower Show to promote horticulture and floriculture as a viable business venture.
By successfully holding the Ghana Garden and Flower Show since 2013, visibility has been created, which is gradually sensitizing the public and communities on how they can earn a living through the cultivation of flowers. To be able to make the flower business viable, market opportunities need to be created through effective networking and support from Government to promote access to the international markets. This will serve as motivation for people to take up the flora business.
The beautiful parks and gardens Ghana used to have in all the Regions are dying off, due to lack of ingenuity in turning the parks and gardens into an attractive, viable eco-tourism sites to generate revenue to support development of local communities.
Eco-tourism has tremendous multiplying effects, which can help transform lives of communities and the nation at large. Eco-tourism can be used to reduce rural urban drift as well as enhance existing traditional jobs in communities. Infrastructure around the sites especially in areas where patronage is high has been developed through Government intervention. Also, through fees and charges collected for patronizing these sites, many government projects have been executed. Again, eco-tourism has enhanced relationships among communities, governments and the various stakeholders, which has helped in bringing some of the sites to internationally acceptable standards.
Despite the enormous benefits at stake, some hindrances are envisaged. Some of the challenges are under development of the sites due to the fact that they are largely located in rural areas, limited recognition of ecotourism as a sustainable community development tool, inadequate community involvement and lack of professionalism. There is therefore the need for the Government, communities and relevant stakeholders to effectively and efficiently manage activities in the industry to increase patronage and promote local business opportunities.
From all that has been said, it is clear that much more can be done with eco-tourism to help facilitate the transform of communities in Ghana. Creating the necessary environment for the cultivation of flowers can help reduce unemployment among the youth and the vulnerable in society. The organizers of the annual Ghana Garden and Flower Show deserve commendation for the great opportunities being created for people to see the enormous benefits involved in growing flowers and keeping gardens. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715838/transforming-communities-through-eco-tourism.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b8fb5ebb763e19ba886a3647c8002b9affa6054d0b868fd4015960fd5c35f0e1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:35 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on government to pass a law similar to the Petroleum Revenue Management Act passed to regulate the oil sector. Chief Ex | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715989%2Fchamber-of-mines-urges-law-to-regulate-revenue-from-mining.html.json | en | null | Chamber of Mines urges law to regulate revenue from mining | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on government to pass a law similar to the Petroleum Revenue Management Act passed to regulate the oil sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Sulemanu Koney, says the law will address the issue of lack of transparency associated with utilization of revenue generated from the sector.
“Essentially what we are calling for is more transparency. We’ve been mining in this country over a century. Mining is the backbone of the economy. Not long ago we found oil and we found reason to ensure that we have transparency in the utilization and tracking the flow. Is it that oil and gas is important than mining?” he quizzed.
Mr Koney disclosed this to Myjoyonline.com’s Austin Brakopowers on the sideline of the Zone 3 Safety and First Aid Competition held at Tarkwa under the auspices of Ghana Manganese Company (GMC), Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Minerals Commission.
He cited Tarkwa and Obuasi both mining areas as examples of communities in the country that lack development.
He believes this would not have been the case had government been mindful, judicious and transparent in its use of revenues generated from the sector.
Mr Koney says the refrain has often been how the nation is benefiting from its rich resources because people are not told how the money is used for.
“Once you have more sunshine on the utilization of revenue we would be better placed to ensure that they are used judiciously,” he said, asking government to show what it has been using the revenue of the nation for.
The money goes through the budget and gets lost without proper documentation, he said.
The resources, he said, are finite and the nation has to be careful of the way they are used.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715989/chamber-of-mines-urges-law-to-regulate-revenue-from-mining.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/d7e6de625098df4bab3be922de9dc4132b87c33d5a82eee5dd607bc09d0a023c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:36 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | South African giants Orlando Pirates have filled up the five foreign slots in their team with the addition of Bernard Morrison. The Buccaneers now hav | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715210%2Fedwin-gyimahs-orlando-pirates-fill-up-five-foreign-slots-al.html.json | en | null | Edwin Gyimahs Orlando Pirates fill up five foreign slots allocated | null | null | www.modernghana.com | South African giants Orlando Pirates have filled up the five foreign slots in their team with the addition of Bernard Morrison.
The Buccaneers now have Felipe Ovono (Equatorial Guinea), Edwin Gyimah (Ghana), Bernard Morrison (Ghana), Tendai Ndoro (Zimbabwe) and Issa Sarr (Senegal) as the five foreigners at the club pushing for a place.
Gyimah joined Pirates last season while Bernard Morrison is going into his first season with the South African giants.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715210/edwin-gyimahs-orlando-pirates-fill-up-five-foreign-slots-al.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/587c0ec9c133690f78759c77f8bcbed562ea7d3e787236800df0743619ec7be9.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:52:17 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Citi Business News has learnt that the Ministry of Finance is working to withdrawal the National Reconstruction Levy which imposes 5 percent pretax on pr | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716103%2Fgovt-may-withdrawal-fiscal-stabilization-levy-in-2017.html.json | en | null | Govt may withdrawal Fiscal Stabilization levy in 2017 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Citi Business News has learnt that the Ministry of Finance is working to withdrawal the National Reconstruction Levy which imposes 5 percent pretax on profits of some businesses by next year.
The Levy which is also known as Fiscal Stabilization levy has been heavily criticized as a disincentive to the growth of businesses in the country.
Government introduced the levy on July 15, 2013 to help reduce Ghana's growing deficit.
The categories of companies selected to pay this special tax include telecom service providers, banks, non-banking financial institutions, insurance companies, breweries, and shipping lines, among others.
Speaking to Citi Business News, Tax Consultant Ali Nakyea Abdallah maintained that the removal of the levy was long overdue since it hinders private businesses from expanding.
“What I hear is that come 2017 they are going to remove all the other levies that used to exist, for example the National Reconstruction Levy that is 5 percent of the pretax profit of companies,” he said.
He maintained that since the introduction of the levy three years ago, companies in the country have expressed disaffection to the levy since it unnecessarily reduces the profit of businesses.
“We hoping and praying that when it is removed or repealed it will ease the burden on businesses in the country to create more employment,” he said.
Citing some of the complains that greeted the levy, Mr. Abdallah argued that the services sector of the economy was heavily hit affecting their exponential growth.
He stated that it is pertinent for government to listen to the 'cry' of businesses in the country since such levies put undue pressure on their operations.
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By: Lawrence Segbefia/citibusinessnews.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716103/govt-may-withdrawal-fiscal-stabilization-levy-in-2017.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/dd51a8c626574cafa19b9649bfe5b1cfc8cedb0961d3ced2b3da59a271e385e3.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T12:50:50 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Supporters of Leicester City have taken to Twitter to hail the outstanding display of Daniel Amartey after his excellent performance for the Foxes on Saturda | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715368%2Ftwitter-erupts-over-daniel-amartey-performance-for-leicester.html.json | en | null | Twitter ERUPTS over Daniel Amartey performance for Leicester City | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Supporters of Leicester City have taken to Twitter to hail the outstanding display of Daniel Amartey after his excellent performance for the Foxes on Saturday.
The Ghana midfielder-cum-defender was in excellent shape when they defeated Swansea City 2-1 in their Premier League match.
Amartey displayed his immense potential by excelling as he played the entire duration, helping English champions Leicester to win their first match of the season
The 21-year-old has struggled for playing time since joining the Foxes from Danish giants FC Copenhagen last season and his performance looks to have assured him of a place in the team.
Below are some of the comments on Twitter about Amartey's performance
I don't care daniel amartey was by far best player on that pitch today
— danny jones (@dannylcfcjones) August 27, 2016
Daniel Amartey- 5 million quid, already worth double that and if he keeps playing like he did today who knows...Steve Walsh strikes again
— Jack Holmes (@Jack_Holmes_3) August 27, 2016
As good as @DannyDrinkwater was (again, shock) today, special praise is reserved for Daniel Amartey. Absolutely colossal for us in midfield.
— Nada es para siempre (@JagerMouse) August 27, 2016
Daniel Amartey almost out-Kantéd N'Golo Kanté today. An off-the-ball masterclass. Wasn't too bad on it, either. #lcfc
— Ingz (@CallumIngall) August 27, 2016
#LCFC MOTM was Daniel Amartey today. An excellent game alongside Danny Drinkwater in central midfield.
— Rob Tanner (@RobTannerMerc) August 27, 2016
Mendy and King might struggle to get back into central midfield after a brilliant performance from Daniel Amartey. Looked a natural #lcfc
— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) August 27, 2016
Daniel Amartey was absolutely fantastic today, brings the energy we've needed in midfield since Kanté left. Can he do it every week tho? ...
— Filbert's Way (@FilbertsWay) August 27, 2016
Great to get the first win! Vardy back on the scoresheet, Drinkwater & Amartey awesome! Nervy last 10 but cracking 3 points! #LCFC
— Daniel Cooper (@DMC790) August 27, 2016
Kante can bollocks then, Daniel Amartey welcome to our midfield son. You were phenomenal today. #lcfc
— BeanMalpass (@BeanMalpass) August 27, 2016
Daniel Amartey was excellent today. Good intercepting & tackling. Energetic and offers something going forward too. Kanté replacement? #LCFC
— Tom Chapman (@tomchapman16) August 27, 2016
Unreal game from Daniel Amartey, easily the best player on the pitch today
— H (@hazzaeddy3) August 27, 2016
Leicester City may have sold N'Golo Kante, but they now have a taller refined version: Daniel Amartey. Enough said.
— Ken Chelimo (@kchelimo) August 27, 2016
@DanAmartey is an absolute beast. Great that he's finally been given the opportunity to show it.
— Jake LCFC (@jake_lcfc) August 27, 2016
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715368/twitter-erupts-over-daniel-amartey-performance-for-leicester.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/aace5fe6a34078d44540ca6a8aa4e96ab08b97d5472620ad25e352a703928a6d.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T04:51:41 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Rome (AFP) - Around 6,500 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya, the Italian coastguard said, in one of its busiest days of life-saving in recent years. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715779%2Fsome-6500-migrants-rescued-off-libya-italian-coastguard.html.json | en | null | Some 6,500 migrants rescued off Libya: Italian coastguard | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Most migrants heading to Italy originate from West Africa and the Horn of Africa, often departing from Libya en masse when the sea is calm and a southern wind can push boats up into international waters. By Yaraq Nardi (Italian Red Cross/AFP/File)
Rome (AFP) - Around 6,500 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya, the Italian coastguard said, in one of its busiest days of life-saving in recent years.
Dramatic images of one operation showed about 700 migrants crammed onto a fishing boat, with some of them jumping off the vessel in life jackets and swimming towards rescuers.
A five-day-old baby was among those rescued along with other infants and was airlifted to an Italian hospital, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), which took part in operations.
"The command centre coordinated 40 rescue operations" that included vessels from Italy, humanitarian organisations as well as the EU's border agency Frontex, saving 6,500 migrants, the coastguard wrote on Twitter.
"We've been particularly busy today," a spokesman for the Italian coastguard told AFP.
On Sunday more than 1,100 migrants were rescued in the same area.
The total number of arrivals in Italy this year now stands at 112,500, according to the UN's refugee agency and the coastguard, slightly below the 116,000 recorded by the same point in 2015.
The total number of migrant arrivals in Italy this year now stands at 112,500, according to the UN's refugee agency and the Italian coastguard, slightly below the 116,000 recorded by the same point in 2015
Almost all of those migrants originate from West Africa and the Horn of Africa, often departing from Libya en masse when the sea is calm and a southern wind can push boats up into international waters.
Such days often come one after another, leading to large numbers of boats over a short period. More than 13,000 people were rescued in under a week at the end of May, and 8,300 more at the start of August.
The Italian coastguard predicted that weather conditions would encourage the departure of further migrant boats Tuesday.
The vessels are often flimsy and overcrowded while some of the migrants set off in such poor health that even if the crossing is calm they cannot survive a day at sea.
There are around a dozen vessels run by humanitarian groups that patrol the waters off the Libyan coast, but tensions in the zone have flared recently as rival factions battle to control migrant trafficking.
This month an MSF ship taking part in migrant rescue operations came under attack from armed men who shot at the vessel before briefly climbing aboard, the medical charity said.
Global migrants
Nobody was hurt in the incident, which took place on August 17, the group said.
More than 3,000 migrants have died at sea while trying to reach either Greece or Italy since the start of this year, an increase of some 50 percent on the same period in 2015.
Some 204,000 others crossed the Mediterranean to Europe in the first six months of this year, the UN refugee agency said, as the continent battles its worst migration crisis since World War II.
Last year more than one million migrants made the journey to Europe, with the majority fleeing war in Syria and the Middle East. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715779/some-6500-migrants-rescued-off-libya-italian-coastguard.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/8cbc9e17e2dc527d183532c8d78c9d65c4bf0c6d8caa8b6cce333d4d3bdd0f3c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A 2016 Price Water House Coopers Ghana Banking Survey shows the majority of banks in the country see Mobile Money as a threat to their operations. The report | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715743%2Fmost-banks-see-mobile-banking-as-a-threat-pwc-ghana-banki.html.json | en | null | Most banks see Mobile Banking as a threat - PWC Ghana Banking Survey | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A 2016 Price Water House Coopers Ghana Banking Survey shows the majority of banks in the country see Mobile Money as a threat to their operations.
The report which engaged Chief Executives, Chief Financial Officers and Heads of E-banking of commercial banks in the country.
However, most of them also admitted that there still some opportunities that the service presents to them, despite their fears.
Some of the areas that the banks identified as threat include Domestic Fund transfer, Payment solutions, current accounts.
A recent report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows that the value of mobile money transactions in 2015 increased substantially to GH¢35 billion from GH¢11. 2 in 2014.
The survey revealed that the rate of Ghana that is excluded from the financial sector has reduced from 44 percent to 25 percent.
The 2016 Ghana Banking Survey was on the theme" How to win in an ear of mobile money."
Click to read the report
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[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:43 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The camp of Kaakyire Movie Production is set to hit the market soon with new Twi movie dubbed, Enko Yie meaning Things are not moving on well, starring twe | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38556%2F22-stars-lined-up-in-enko-yie-movie.html.json | en | null | 22 Stars Lined Up In Enko Yie Movie | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The camp of Kaakyire Movie Production is set to hit the market soon with new Twi movie dubbed, *Enko Yie* meaning Things are not moving on well, starring twenty two(22) stars.
The movie before even its release has been faced with a lot of controversies with some people ataking it from the political point of view which they see it as a blast of the current governance in Ghana.
Some people even have alleged that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is behind this movie which Kaakyire has said no to that.
The twenty two(22) stars featured in the *'Enko Yie'* movie are; Agya Koo, Lilwin, Akrobeto, Bishop Bernard Nyarko, Kojo Poku Mahala, Otali, Big Akwes, Mercy Asiedu, Kyeiwaa, Wofa Opoku Mensah, Santo Boys Boys, Maa Dora, Maa Joyce, Paa George, Martha Joyce, Adwoa Foriwaa, Nana Poku, Twobo, Atobra, and Kaakyire Kwame Appiah.
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[] | 2016-08-28T18:50:56 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Inter Allies breathed live into their relegation survival campaign after mauling relegation-bound New Edubiase United 3-0 in the Ghana Premier League on Sund | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715416%2Fmatch-report-inter-allies-4-0-new-edubiase-utd-allies-bre.html.json | en | null | Match Report: Inter Allies 4-0 New Edubiase Utd - Allies breath live into survival campaign with comprehensive win over Movers | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Inter Allies breathed live into their relegation survival campaign after mauling relegation-bound New Edubiase United 3-0 in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
Emmanuel Nettey steered Allies into a 33rd minute lead before Ropapa Mensah scored an artful solo effort on 56 minutes.
Prince Baffour then rounded up the win for the Eleven Is To Ones at the Tema astroturf.
Allies needed the maximum points to maintain their hopes of survival.
Edubiase's President Abdul Salam Yakubu had conceded relegation in the media, meaning Anthony Commey's side were just playing for pride.
But Allies had their own ideas. Emmanuel Nettey broke the deadlock with his maiden goal of the season after scoring in the 33rd minute at the Tema Park.
Forward Ropapa Mensah went on a sublime solo run in the 56th minute and fired into the bottom right corner to double the lead for the home side.
Ropapa's goal dismantled Edubiase and Prince Baffour took advantage to score a classy finish to seal victory for the Eleven Is To One.
Baffour scored again to stoppage-time to sum up a miserable afternoon for the Movers.
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[] | 2016-08-29T14:51:53 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Ghana Gas Company Limited is to shut down the Atubo gas processing plant for 10 days. The shut down to start from Wednesday, August 31 to help carry out some ro | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715639%2Fatuobu-gas-to-shut-down-for-10-days.html.json | en | null | Atuobu Gas to shut down for 10 days | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana Gas Company Limited is to shut down the Atubo gas processing plant for 10 days. The shut down to start from Wednesday, August 31 to help carry out some routine maintenance works on the facility in the Western Region.
Communications Director of Company, Alfred Ogbamey tells JOYBUSINESS the shutdown is also part of an insurance requirement for the plant.
It is however not clear for now, how this shutdown could affect power supply in the country as the Volta River Authority (VRA), recently imported significant volumes of crude to deal with any shortfall in gas supplies for power generation in the country.
In a related development, some of the workers that demonstrated last week Friday have been prevented from working at the plant by some military personnel.
But sources close to the management of Ghana Gas say they were forced to take the action for security reasons.
Men of the Ghana Armed Forces last Friday stopped a demonstration by over 100 Ghanaian workers of the Company in Western Region.
Joy News' Kwaku Owusu Peprah reported that the workers were staging a demonstration Friday morning to register their anger and force the management of Ghana Gas to fix the fire safety issues at the plant were forced to abandon their demonstration.
According to the workers, the least spark of fire at the processing plant could spell disaster for Ghana as the fire safety system at the strategic installation have been seriously compromised.
PRO of Ghana Gas, Alfred Ogbame, has however dismissed the concerns of the workers.
He discounted reports that the demonstration was stopped by the military, insisting that the demonstrators failed to get the required turnout for their demonstration.
Local Union Chairman of Ghana Gas, Sumaila Mahama who spoke to JOYBUSINESS confirmed that all members of the workers Union who reported to work today were prevented from entering the premises.
"They were prevented by a heavy security build up at the various sites of the facility,"
Mr Mahama said they have therefore communicated to the director of operations who sent an email about the development but he told them his email was for them to wait and resume after the August 29.
He said they are waiting to see what would happen when they resume tomorrow as the communication has directed.
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[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:11 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Isaac Dogbe passed the biggest test of his career when he was taken to 12 rounds Tabanao on Friday night. The Ghanaian maintained the underhand throughout th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715187%2Fboxing-isaac-dogbe-beats-tebanao-by-unanimous-decision.html.json | en | null | Boxing: Isaac Dogbe beats Tebanao by unanimous decision | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Isaac Dogbe passed the biggest test of his career when he was taken to 12 rounds Tabanao on Friday night.
The Ghanaian maintained the underhand throughout the fight and was deservedly awarded unanimous victory 120-109, 117-113, 119-110.
But many at the ringside believed it was a much closer affair as Tebanao stood toe to toe with Dogbe all fight long, the partisan Ghanaian notwithstanding.
With the victory, Isaac Dogbe added the vacant WBC World Junior Featherweight and Tebana's hitherto Asia Oriental title to the WBO Africa Featherweight belt he already held.
The highly rated Ghanaian boxer currently ranked 12 in the world in the Junior Featherweight division by WBO hopes to rise in the ratings ahead of a possible elimination later this year as he chases the world title.
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[] | 2016-08-30T00:51:48 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says he prefers to be left out of issues relating to the health of presidents. Koku Anyido | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715782%2Fmills-spiritual-support-forbids-me-to-comment-on-health-of.html.json | en | null | Mills' spiritual support forbids me to comment on health of presidents - Koku Anyidoho | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says he prefers to be left out of issues relating to the health of presidents.
Koku Anyidoho who was the Director of Communications at the Osu Castle during the late President John Evans Atta Mills administration says he fears to lose the spiritual backing of his mentor if he comments on the issue.
Over the years, the issue of the health state of presidential candidates has come up time and again for debate especially during election years.
While some have argued that it is a personal and very private matter of the candidates, others have said candidates owe it as an obligation to the taxpayer.
The late Mr Mills was attacked from various quarters including some key people within the NDC who thought he was not fit to continue as a president. Some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) also spoke about his health status.
Indeed handlers of the President were severely criticised for a physical fitness show off by the President in 2012 after he had touched down from a trip abroad.
Mr Mills had gone for “a routine medical check-up” which lasted some 10 days in the United States, and in an apparent attempt to prove that he was fit and healthy, he started jogging in his suit and tie under the scorching sun at the Kotoka International Airport.
This came against the backdrop of death rumours and calls for the President to show himself in public.
Before departing for the United States for the medical check-up, Mr Mills said he had heard rumours that he was dead and wondered the basis for such rumours.
Questions had been asked about the whereabouts of the president after he had not been seen in public for close to two weeks whilst communal violence ravaged parts of the country in Hohoe in the Volta Region.
Related: NPP does not and will never wish Mills dead – Sammy Awuku
After the death and burial of Mr Mills, there were several calls again for his medical records and cause of death to be made available to the public.
Related: Mills' death: Coroner's Inquest is unnecessary - Kwesi Pratt
It is not surprising that the issue of the health state of presidential candidates is back in the news in 2016.
The Africawatch magazine in its Monday, August 29 edition is reported to carry a story regarding the NPP flag bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, suffering from acute cancer. They attributed a hospital in the UK as their source of information.
The Spokesperson for Nana Akufo-Addo, Mustapha Hamid on Joy FM’s Newsnite programme Monday dismissed all claims that the NPP leader is battling ailments.
Related: Akufo-Addo would be hospitalized if he has acute ailments - Hamid
Mr Hamid said the flag bearer is “very healthy and buoyant campaigning in the uppermost corner of the country.”
Some people have said it is the opposition NDC who are putting such stories up in the media.
However, Mr Anyidoho in a reaction first quoted Mathew 17:12: “ Do to others as you would like them to do to you” to begin his submission.
He said there is no way the NDC as a political party is going to make the health state of any flag bearer their campaign issue.
“It is wrong, it is ugly, it is unacceptable, let nobody make the health issue of any flag bearer an issue,” he told Dzifa Bampoh.
When asked if he would support calls for President Mahama to make public the state of his health, a solemnly speaking Mr Anyidoho said, “God forbid that I, Koku Anyidoho, speak about the health state of any flag bearer. I saw what President Mills went through, I saw what candidate Mills went through. The day I will speak about the health issues of any flag bearer, President Mill’s spiritual support for Mills wherever he is will leave me and I don’t want it.”
He was empathic that it is not the NDC’s policy to speak about anyone’s health and the party prefers its campaign to be on what he calls “solid issues”.
A reflective Mr Anyidoho said, “we are all sick as human being, the only person who is not sick is God in heaven.”
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:53 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reminded President John Mahama and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) that | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715849%2Fndc-wants-me-dead-nana-replies-cancer-claim.html.json | en | null | NDC Wants Me Dead! Nana Replies Cancer Claim | null | null | www.modernghana.com | New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reminded President John Mahama and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) that no amount of scurrilous attacks against him will distract him from pursuing his political goals for the country.
He has therefore, vowed to continue to sell the NPP's ideas to the electorate towards the December 7, general election and help to change Ghana for the better, when he is voted into power.
According to Nana Akufo-Addo, in the face of an abysmal record of the John Mahama-led NDC administration which has led to widespread hardship and suffering amongst the people, the only option left for the current regime is to embark on an abusive campaign against him, (Nana), the latest being that he is suffering from cancer.
“The president and those who speak for him are today in a difficult situation in Ghana. They want to have a third term in office. But, instead of telling us about all the things they promised to do, so that we can decide whether or not to grant them the third term (ie, being in office for 12 years), they can't do that,” he said at a well-attended rally in Bolgatanga.
Vile Propaganda
There has been a frantic attempt of late by the ruling NDC to portray the NPP presidential candidate as a sick man, after attempts to tag him as a divisive character fell flat on their face.
The NDC appears to have contracted the US-based magazine called Africawatch, edited by Steve Mallory (real name, Raymond Poku), to perpetrate the diabolical agenda. The recent copies of the magazine had focused on Nana Akufo-Addo.
In what looks like a calculated plan between the NDC and Steve Mallory, the magazine's yesterday edition had a publication headlined, “NPP campaign in jeopardy…Akufo-Addo has cancer,” to portray the NPP leader as not fit for the election, even though Nana Addo is on his feet campaigning in the Upper East Region.
NDC's Sam George, last Friday dropped the hint on radio that the NPP campaign was going to grind to a halt by Monday (yesterday). Sam George, on Asempa FM's political programme, said boldly, “If you guys know what is coming on Monday, you will run away from Ghana.”
He said in fact, Nana Addo’s campaign would come to a halt from Monday going. “Monday is going to be a bomb,” Sam George boasted, apparently revealing the NDC's diabolical agenda.
Mahama's Campaign Tool
During his address in Bolgatanga, Nana Akufo-Addo said, “Issues of life and death and health are in the hands of the Almighty…I will continue to say, ‘The battle is the Lord’s.'
“The president has made me his campaign tool. I am his campaign in Ghana today. I am saying to you, as defeat stares him in the face, the language against me is going to go higher and higher and higher, because it is clear to the overwhelming majority of Ghanaians that on the 7th of December, we are going to say to John Dramani Mahama, 'Thank you and goodbye.'”
He predicted that the NDC would step up the vile propaganda against him saying, “In the meantime the language against me is going to continue, and I want to recall some of the things they have said.
“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 destabilize the country. It didn't work. Now, they say I have cancer. It will not work.”
Death
He added, “It looks as if 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. Issues of life, death and health are in the hands of the Almighty. I will leave matters in the hands of the Almighty because I believe, and I continue to say 'The Battle is the Lord's.'”
Broken Promises
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, eight years after making it. 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 nine. 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.”
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[] | 2016-08-31T08:53:03 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Nana Addo flanked by Madam Gbanwah, Dr. Bawumia and John Alan Kyeremanteng The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Add | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716152%2Fi-wont-lie-for-votes-nana-addo.html.json | en | null | I Wont Lie For Votes Nana Addo | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Nana Addo flanked by Madam Gbanwah, Dr. Bawumia and John Alan Kyeremanteng
The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo says Ghana will work again if government prevents corruption and sincerely deals with people who use their political offices to misappropriate public funds.
“Ghana should not be poor, it is bad management, especially under this NDC government that has left us where we are: hardship and poverty across the country. Under an NPP government, led by Nana Akufo-Addo, corruption will not be tolerated; we will block all the loopholes and keep our public funds for the good of the public.”
Addressing a mini rally at Garu in the Garu-Tempane District, Nana Addo stressed that an agricultural revolution, where government will deliberately put in place measures to promote agriculture and agro-businesses would be pursued.
He stated that an agricultural revolution would boost Ghana's food security and also create jobs for the many unemployed Ghanaians.
“You have heard me talk about one district, one factory and considering the fact that many of the people in this part of the country are into agriculture, it is right to have one village, one dam for people to farm all year round.
“There is money to do these things; we need to stop the corruption and divert public funds into areas where the majority of our people will benefit,” Nana Addo declared.
According to him, NDC and its communicators surprisingly move from one station to another to make fun of the promises and even swear that the promises are not achievable.
“NPP has the men and women who have the vision and good will to work for Ghana. The NDC will continue to kick against these promises, because they don't believe in using the public funds to the benefits of the majority of Ghanaians. One district, one factory, one village, one dam will boost agriculture and many youth will work and make money in their communities and districts. There wouldn't be the need for one to travel outside the district before one can make money,” Nana Addo said.
Former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyeremanteng hinted that an NPP government will create the enabling business environment to make the various border towns across the country industrial hubs for companies to produce and export their produce to neighbouring countries.
This, according to him, would create jobs and generate more foreign exchange into the country.
“There is no promise Nana Addo has made that is not achievable; once you have the vision and the commitment to prevent people in government and institutions from stealing and wasting public money, there will be enough money to do all these.
“We know how to create jobs and the NPP is committed to the creation of jobs to get many Ghanaians to live decent lives,” Mr. Kyeremanteng noted.
Many people patiently waited to listen to Nana Addo's message of hope in every constituency that he visited.
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[] | 2016-08-27T20:51:28 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah was impressive once again as his Juventus side defeated Lazio on Saturday despite new signing Gonzalo Higuain starting on the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715294%2Fkwadwo-asamoah-ghanaian-midfielder-shines-again-in-juventus.html.json | en | null | Kwadwo Asamoah: Ghanaian midfielder shines again in Juventus' win over Lazio | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah was impressive once again as his Juventus side defeated Lazio on Saturday despite new signing Gonzalo Higuain starting on the bench once again.
play Kwadwo Asamoah in Juventus' first Serie A game of the season against Fiorentina.
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:49 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | With the Black Stars set to conclude their Afcon qualifiers against Rwanda, the bigger picture of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers comes into sharper foc | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716231%2Fnketsia-andre-ayews-political-masterstroke.html.json | en | null | Andre Ayews political masterstroke | null | null | www.modernghana.com | With the Black Stars set to conclude their Afcon qualifiers against Rwanda, the bigger picture of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers comes into sharper focus and Benjamin Nketsia of Citi Sports looks at the steady emergence of Andre Ayew as a leader within a team going through turmoil.
It is election year and every crisis situation requires a leader.There is unrest and the stench of suspicion hangs strong in the air when the Black Stars assemble these days.
At the management level and at the level of the playing body.
Vice President of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie, who is a long time friend of President of the Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has threatened to resign from his position with only a few weeks to the start of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers over whispers in the corridors of the FA that he has gone rougue against the organisation.
It so happens that he is the cousin of Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye who is currently on a crusade to share resources evenly among all Sports Federation in the country while purging the nation’s football of corruption.
This link to the Minister has made him a bulls-eye for his purported detractors and the man believed by many to be GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi’s biggest confidant and most loyal lieutenant has chosen blood over water.
He it was hard to mask the bitterness in his voice when he recounted the current turn of events and his relationship with his boss on Kumasi based station Luv Fm.
“If you understand football politics you will know that a lot of hear say and gossip has gone on all these years.
“I will step down from this position in some time to come because it is painful and insulting when you sacrifice a lot and are not appreciated then its all for nothing.
“I didn’t come into football begging and we were not paupers so I will not look on while people question my integrity,”he lamented.
His words give clear indication of how delicate the situation at the Ghana Football Association is.
However, upper level management crisis will not be the focus of our attention.
At a time when the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Youth and Sports has boldly declared that the practice of paying for business class tickets worth between 4000-8000 USD will not be part of their long term priorities, an unlikely leader has emerged to save the day from within the playing body.
Maybe not so unlikely,if you have seen the charismatic clap of the hands during difficult moments in big games for the Black Stars you will not be surprised if I tell you that Andre Ayew has been laying the foundations and bidding his time.
He acted swiftly and with precision by offering to pay for the plane tickets of seven of his colleagues.
This is not a show of compassion nor is it an act borne from a giving heart, it is an act in sacrifice of goodwill and favour.
There are long standing rumours of factionalism within the Black Stars set up.
The Asamoah Gyan circle and the Andre Ayew circle.
Current substantive captain of the team, Asamoah Gyan, was expected to complete a move to English Championship side Reading and the move that raised eyebrows for all the wrong reasons.
That was before GetReading.com dropped the bomb that Reading FC had pulled the plug on the deal after Gyan failed his medical.
According to the source, he is 8 weeks away from contributing meaningfully to first team action due to a lack of fitness.
Gyan’s representatives have quickly dismissed the failed medical story as the reason for the collapse of the deal describing the story from GetReading.com as complete lies.
Gyan put out a cryptic message via his twitter handle reaffirming his loyalty to Ghana and the Black Stars.
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
According to his representatives, he failed to come to an agreement with Reading after they suggested that he forfeit the upcoming Afcon which he helped Ghana qualify for.
In the last 18 months, he has suffered a mix of foot, thigh and knee injuries limiting him to only 20 matches for Club side Shanghai SIPG.
He has, however, proven in several situations including in the crucial Afcon 2015 Group stage game when he came off the bench while suffering from Malaria to score the only goal of the game that even at half fitness he is the nation’s most lethal and reliable striker.
But is he still the most influential player within the Black Stars set up or has he slowly been usurped to that spot by his deputy Andre Ayew.
During the time spell that Gyan has struggled with fitness issues and spent a lengthy amount of time nursing his injuries, Andre’s stature has grown steadily both as a player and as a global brand.
Present leader and future captain? Asamoah Gyan (right) with Andre Ayew (left)
Scoring 12 goals from an unorthodox striker’s position earned him a move to London based English Premier League side West Ham for a record fee of 20 million pounds.
What was expected to be a dream debut against Chelsea turned sour after he injured his quadriceps leaving him injured for up to 3 months.
This has not prevented him from staying heavily involved with national team duties.
He has already wished the team good luck ahead of their game against Rwanda and is expected to attend to offer his support as a deputy captain.
It remains unclear how long Andre Ayew will reach into those deep pockets to rescue the team he wishes to rule and he appears to have put himself in a strong position especially with the younger crop coming in.
He has been quick to downplay assertions that he is eager to ascend the throne but his energy and knack for scoring big goals and making big plays automatically puts him in the spot light.
There is the school of thought that believes that he is obsessed with carving a legacy which includes being made captain of the Black Stars just like his legendary father Abedi Pele.
Perhaps he envisions himself as the chosen one ordained to end Ghana’s drought and lead it to that elusive fifth African Cup of nations crown.
He has shown that he understands what it means to exert influence on and off the pitch.
The two captains might never admit that a tussle for supremacy and authority within the Black Stars exists between them but that is not as important as football’s basic requirement: results on the pitch.
Those are the bench marks by which the Black Stars will be rated and the Russia 2018 qualifiers is the ultimate test.
By:Benjamin Nketsia/citifmonline.com/Ghana
Follow @KojoNketsia | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716231/nketsia-andre-ayews-political-masterstroke.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/54a8672888eafc2343e52b67144c28fcf19e82ef7c85c384ae014a8a86410d43.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:33 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Kotoko midfielder Stephen Nyarko is reportedly closing in on a move to Tunisian side Club Africain. Multiple reports in Ghana have claimed t | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715925%2Fkotoko-midfielder-stephen-nyarko-heavily-linked-with-club-af.html.json | en | null | Kotoko midfielder Stephen Nyarko heavily linked with Club Africain move | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Kotoko midfielder Stephen Nyarko is reportedly closing in on a move to Tunisian side Club Africain.
Multiple reports in Ghana have claimed the former Wa All Stars enforcer could be heading to the North African country at the end of the season.
Nyarko has impressed since he joined the Porcupine Warriors from All Stars at the start of the season.
Medaia reports have suggested he will fly out of the country in the coming days to complete formalities with Tunisian powerhouse.
If the deal if concretized, he will join several Ghanaian players including Saddick Adams, Seidu Salifu, Prince Tagoe and goalkeeper Sammy Adjei who had stints with the side.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715925/kotoko-midfielder-stephen-nyarko-heavily-linked-with-club-af.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/12dbd86a58c342a0fa062c11eeb292cfe6b70094271c667971d8e8f379c81268.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:54 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Asamoah Gyan will not be moving to Championship side Reading after failing a medical. The Shanghai SIPG outcast failed a medical and would be fit to p | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715893%2Fasamoah-gyans-move-to-reading-collapses-after-failing-medic.html.json | en | null | Asamoah Gyan's move to Reading collapses after failing medical | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Asamoah Gyan will not be moving to Championship side Reading after failing a medical.
The Shanghai SIPG outcast failed a medical and would be fit to play in eight weeks time.
Gyan was seeking a loan move to the Madejski Stadium from the Chinese Super League side.
The 30-year-old arrive in the Southeast of England on Sunday brimming with confidence of signing for a club.
Gyan is one of the best paid players in the world on a £227,000 a week contract since moving to Shanghai SIPG in July 2015.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715893/asamoah-gyans-move-to-reading-collapses-after-failing-medic.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/36f91767233c3613ef8c1a04e53b7bda73c6d84dbc333bf97828a84ac6571156.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:52 | 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%2F716203%2Fpeace-pipe-nyantakyi-afriyie-resolve-differences.html.json | en | null | Peace Pipe: 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 are reported to have not been in good relation as far as work is concern 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 is at loggerheads with the GFA.
George Afriyie, who wasn't happy with the issues gave a hint of his intention to quit from his position at the Ghana FA.
However, some senior football administrators on Tuesday at the Alisa Hotel acted as arbitrators on the matter and have helped settle it 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/716203/peace-pipe-nyantakyi-afriyie-resolve-differences.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f3295a4099aeddb9ef43b5a3a5a211a215a14a40d97ceda26255f7cc475f86d5.json | |
[
"El-Amisty Nobo",
"Info"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:12 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service has assured road users of its readiness ahead of the upcoming Millennium Marat | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715462%2Fmillennium-marathon-2016-police-pledges-maximum-security.html.json | en | null | Millennium Marathon 2016: Police Pledges Maximum Security | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service has assured road users of its readiness ahead of the upcoming Millennium Marathon race in Accra (Ghana) on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, August 26, Chief Inspector William Kissi who represented the MTTU told the media that the Police administration is committed to providing the best security arrangement for the Pan African race tagged “Africa on the Run.”
“The risk level of this year’s event is going to be higher than last year,” Chief Inspector William Kissi reckoned.
“The reason being that we are now going to be facing oncoming vehicles as opposed to last year so we need to beef up security and remain focus to ensure total safety. That notwithstanding, the Police administration is ready to take up the task and make sure that we don’t have any problems,” he pledged.
Chief Inspector William Kissi also cautioned motorists to abide by the rules and regulations that will be put in place.
“The upcoming event is of international standard and for that matter, I urge motorists to bear with us and heed to the rules and regulations,” he added.
He, however, promised that unlike the last edition where much attention was given to the 21 kilometer race, equal attention will be given to both the 5 and 21 kilometer race this time around.
The 2016 Millennium Marathon race is sponsored by the National Investment Bank, Peugeot WATS Ltd, H2O, Quieroz Galvao, Ethiopian Airline, Total Ghana, Inesfly, Krif Ghana, Puma, Daily Graphic, The Royal Bank, Goil, Papaye, Africa World Airline, EIB Group, Broll Ghana, Elites Sports, Aryton Drugs, Melcom, British Airways, and Movenpick Hotel.
Over fourty-thousand (40,000) local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year’s competition.
Follow Amisty on twitter @ElAmistyNobo
Email: [email protected] | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715462/millennium-marathon-2016-police-pledges-maximum-security.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b0a284e80c8e85763f32e5d44655b63fe6876d2e0974e67e9b26850e22ba04d1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:14 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Centurion (South Africa) (AFP) - Stephen Cook and Quinton de Kock gave South Africa a good start after the hosts were sent in to bat in the series-deciding seco | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715224%2Fsouth-africa-off-to-good-start.html.json | en | null | South Africa off to good start | 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) - Stephen Cook and Quinton de Kock gave South Africa a good start after the hosts were sent in to bat in the series-deciding second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
South Africa were 100 for no wicket at lunch at Centurion's SuperSport Park.
De Kock, the South African wicketkeeper, was moved up to open the batting which he does regularly in limited overs internationals after regular opener Dean Elgar sprained an ankle during fielding practice on Friday.
Stiaan van Zyl came into the side and was expected to bat at number seven.
De Kock was the more aggressive batsman, reaching 58 not out at lunch, while Cook again played a cautious opener's role. De Kock reached his half-century when he punched Boult through the covers off the back foot for his tenth boundary.
Tim Southee and Trent Boult bowled testing opening spells, gaining some movement through the air and off a slow-paced pitch.
Cook survived a confident appeal for leg before wicket by Boult in the fourth over when he was on one. The ball swung in sharply from the left-armer with the batsman back on his stumps. Umpire Paul Reiffel turned down the appeal and a New Zealand review failed when replays showed a faint inside edge onto the pads.
Ironically, New Zealand did not seek a review when Cook was struck on the pads by Neil Wagner when he was on 36. The Black Caps and umpire Ian Gould probably thought the ball had pitched outside leg but replays showed it landed in line with the stumps and would have hit leg stump. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715224/south-africa-off-to-good-start.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1af001eb4945ef4851c54c603c32484b46dca4e0f6bcc766648990b4544c0b18.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T18:50:34 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Sharaf Mahama could become the second son of the President of an African country to play professional football after the famous Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715290%2Fsharaf-mahama-set-to-emulate-saadi-gaddafi-in-football-caree.html.json | en | null | Sharaf Mahama set to emulate Saadi Gaddafi in football career with Mechelen deal | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Sharaf Mahama could become the second son of the President of an African country to play professional football after the famous Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Sharaf is son of Ghana president John Mahama who is training with Belgian top-flight side KV Mechelen as revealed exclusively by Ghana's leading football news outfit.
The 22-year-old is now set to follow in the footsteps of Saadi Gaddafi who signed for Italian Serie A team Perugia in 2003.
Saadi lived a high life after employing Argentina legend Diego Maradona as his technical consultant and Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson as his personal trainer.
The 43-year-old son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi previously signed for Perugia, but hardly played until he signed for Serie A rivals Udinese in 2005.
He was suspended in November 2003, after testing positive for a performance-enhancing steroid.
Gaddafi denied intentional doping, saying medicine he took for back pain was responsible for the positive result.
Gaddafi was previously a member of the board at Juventus and has been open about his support for the Turin club, even arranging for their Italian Super Cup match with Parma to be played in the Libyan capital Tripoli in 2003.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715290/sharaf-mahama-set-to-emulate-saadi-gaddafi-in-football-caree.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0ecffcdf23afa7674b178025b6b0594503e6ac5fadbaac9dee173507a34a61a3.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:15 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Some hawkers who sell at the toll booths on the Accra Tema Motorway say the governing National Democratic Congress' (NDC) risks losing their votes in the upcomi | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715193%2Feject-us-and-lose-votes-tema-motorway-hawkers-dare-govt.html.json | en | null | Eject us and lose votes Tema motorway hawkers dare govt | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Some hawkers who sell at the toll booths on the Accra Tema Motorway say the governing National Democratic Congress' (NDC) risks losing their votes in the upcoming polls if city authorities eject them from the area.
The hawkers who ply their trade along the busy highway claim that they are forced to sell on the motorway due to the lack of jobs in the country.
The hawkers mainly sell to drivers, passengers and the toll booth attendants. They sell everything from edibles like plantain chips, ice cream, bread and household items like tissue paper.
They seem unperturbed about the danger of trading at the peril of their lives.
“People do not have enough money these days, because after deducting your expenses, you are left with just a small fraction of money which cannot be enough to fend for yourself; I know it is dangerous to be selling here but I cannot stay home and starve and even if it means been ran over by a car in my quest to get some money to fend for myself, its better but God will not let it be so'' Maame Yaa, a peanut seller told Citi News.
Unemployment Factor
For Kwabena Appiah, who sells plantain chips, the unavailability of a designated place for selling coupled with the unemployment situation has forced them on the streets where they try to make ends meet. He told Citi News: “We won't get anywhere else to sell our stuff should the authorities sack us from here; I cannot go and sit in the market, this is the only place I can stand and sell''
He revealed that the Mayor of Accra tried sacking them from the area but failed.
For Kofi who also sells chips, their selling at the toll booth is rather a benefit to most drivers who ply that stretch of road.
“The market these days is no longer lucrative, If I had finished school and working now, it would have been good, much better than this hot scorching sun that we find ourselves in'' he lamented.
He told Citi News, their wares have been seized several times by the municipal assembly leading to loss of revenue.
Blackmail or not?
As the elections draw closer, most of the traders are threatening to vote out the current administration should there be any attempts to sack them from the toll booths.
“As for the elections, we now know what's happening because it is not the adults who will be voting, majority of the voters are we the youth , we can only vote for them when we see a change in the economy'' said plantain chips seller Kwabena Appiah.
Most of the traders who spoke to Citi News dared the municipal assembly to try sacking them and risk losing their votes.
“They can never eject us from this place after all they haven't created enough jobs for us to benefit from and even when they do such jobs are always created outside the country so they dare not try it”, Esther, a tissue paper seller told Citi News.
For Maame Akyia, who sells iced water, the hardship in the economy was taking a toll on her finances as she's had to take on more to cater for her children. She was however to quick to add that, she will resist any attempts by the authorities to eject them from the area.
She however had some advice for the Electoral Commission (EC) saying “I will surely vote in this year's elections but the EC must be extra diligent in their work this year because we are very serious, we cannot be working for people to take the glory; we don't want any situation where there is chaos because someone slept on the job''
Meanwhile efforts to reach the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly for comments on this development were not successful.
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By: Lorrencia Nkrumah/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715193/eject-us-and-lose-votes-tema-motorway-hawkers-dare-govt.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/9e1baf2c55cd685704ec0c6d2b82c2b2a177fa4e4f2e8758be592f24d58d5c76.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:50:50 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Ms Antoinette Shor-Anyawoe, the Acting Country Director of WaterAid Ghana, has encouraged political parties to integrate Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) iss | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715340%2Fpolitical-parties-urged-to-prioritise-sanitation-issues.html.json | en | null | Political parties urged to prioritise sanitation issues | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ms Antoinette Shor-Anyawoe, the Acting Country Director of WaterAid Ghana, has encouraged political parties to integrate Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) issues in their manifestoes and discuss same on their political platforms.
This, she said, was necessary to create awareness of WASH issues during the 2016 general election and awaken key stakeholders to take concrete actions.
Ms Shor-Anyawoe was speaking at the 56 National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) meeting organised by WaterAid Ghana in Accra to brief stakeholders on the WASH campaign for national development.
It was on the theme: “Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Election 2016 in Ghana”.
It aims at soliciting support for WASH implementation and collectively discuss the way forward in ensuring its success and prioritization in Ghana.
Ms Shor-Anyawoe said political parties in their previous manifestoes had drafted policies on sanitation but that was marginal hence the need to make it their centre piece and discuss it seriously to achieve the required change.
She said often times political parties saw sanitation issues as merely constructing toilet facilities and providing water but it moves beyond that to sustainability to ensure the amenities served for a long term.
She said Ghana had signed onto so many Sustainable Development Goals but their implementation was the problem and urged the political parties to show commitment by ensuring the programme worked for the benefit of all.
Mr Enoch Cudjoe, the Acting Policy Manager of WaterAid Ghana, said there was the need for communities and political parties to scale up the support now and after the elections.
He thus called for the necessary by-laws to be enforced to shape both political parties and communities as far as sanitation and health issues are concerned.
– | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715340/political-parties-urged-to-prioritise-sanitation-issues.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/80a6f55df5bc2647c4b50ad9bd493985608b128ed546b7550fc44db4b30fc0fc.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:50:54 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Contractors working on the Wa airstrip say the facility will be ready next month for a commercial flight to start operation. Skill Link limited was awarded a | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715400%2Fwa-airstrip-to-be-ready-for-commercial-flight-in-september.html.json | en | null | Wa airstrip to be ready for commercial flight in September | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Contractors working on the Wa airstrip say the facility will be ready next month for a commercial flight to start operation.
Skill Link limited was awarded a six-month contract to give a facelift to the Wa airstrip to enable commercial flight to use the facility the resident site engineer of the project, Kwao Solomon Ayeh has said.
He disclosed this when journalist visited the site with by the Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Issahaku Nuhu Putiaha.
As part of its agenda to create an efficient transport system to open up the country for socio-economic activities, the government of Ghana embarked on the construction of aerodromes and airstrips in all the 10 regions in the country.
The Wa Airstrip was penciled to be given a major facelift to enable it to operate domestic commercial flights.
The Wa airstrip has been there for several decades and was only used for just domestic services.
Domestic airline operators have indicated that lack of insufficient terminal building and other ancillary facilities has led to poor flights operations from Accra to the Upper West regional capital.
The estimated distance between Tamale Airport, Wa and Bolgatanga is approximately between 194 miles and 100miles respectively via road.
This has brought about quite a number of traveling persons to connect to their destinations by road from Tamale via Upper East, Upper West Regions and Burkina Faso.
According to the resident site engineer, Kwao Solomon Ayeh, they began the project in March this year. The scope of work included construction of passenger terminal building, access road, fencing works to clearly define the airstrip boundaries, drainage works to control erosion and runway marking to improve visual aids at the runway.
Mr Nuhu Putiaha took a tour of the site to assess the progress of work and was taken around by Mr Solomon Ayeh.
''The progress of work is at 58%, it is a crushing programme meaning we are working on weekends to ensure that we finish on time,’’ he assured.
The Wa MCE told journalists he was impressed with the work done so far.
Earlier, Mr Nuhu Putiaha visited the Wa Juice Factory which was on the brink of collapsing but has now been given a new lease of life.
The Wa Municipal Assembly ceded the management of the juice company to Ndaana Ghana Limited due to mismanagement and what almost became an albatross hanging around their necks.
The MCE also toured some ongoing road projects and the new Wa market located on the Charia road.
Story by Ghana| Myjoyonline.com |Rafiq Salam | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715400/wa-airstrip-to-be-ready-for-commercial-flight-in-september.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/22477693d7e8aa7ca49f63cae58496ad565fb31d7107b3d85a6243796f00108b.json | |
[
"Sammy Heywood Okine"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:42 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Never had it happened before in the history of Ghana Boxing that a boxer will receive important visitors to his camp, and all of them advising or telling him | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715717%2Frichard-commey-gets-full-blessings-for-ibf-world-title.html.json | en | null | Richard Commey Gets Full Blessings For IBF World Title | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Never had it happened before in the history of Ghana Boxing that a boxer will receive important visitors to his camp, and all of them advising or telling him something special and important.
Ghana’s Richard Commey who is managed by Street Wise Promotions climbs on the ring in faraway America to fight for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight title on September 9, 2016,
The fight is taking place in Reading, PA in the United States of America USA with TGB Promotions staging.
Richard Commey, the Commonwealth Lightweight Champion faces American Robert Easter in what could be termed as his hardest test just because it is for the world title.
Commey has fought and won outside Ghana often so he does not see fighting away from home as a big challenge and from advises and cautions received from numerous Ghanaians, especially boxing experts, it looks like he is well prepared and focused to win to give Ghana another world title after, D.K. Poison, Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Nana Yaw Konadu, Alfred Kotey, Joseph Agbeko and Joshua Clottey.
Incidentally some of these great Ghanaian boxing champions went to the camp of Commey at the Bronx Gym in Accra, just before the fight to give him inspiration, motivation and all that it takes to win.
The President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBA) Peter Zwennes led a delegation from the GBA to visit Commey, before others like Professor Azumah Nelson, Emmanuel Tagoe, George Ashie and Joshua Clottey also went to give him encouragement to win.
Black Stars Captain and Director of the Baby Jet Promotions also went to the camp of Commey to give him the prayers and advice for a good fight at the Accra Sports Stadium
These visits seem to have motivated Commey to go all out in training. Hoping to use the same tactics against the American,
Professor Azumah Nelson told him to go into the ring with his own judges, whilst Asamoah Gyan told him to win for mother Ghana, as the nation is very good at producing champions and he is the next world champion for Ghana.
Boasting of an undefeated record, Commey will not let anything slip by, and he is going all out to win and do it convincingly. He assured yours truly of an easy victory.
This year has seen some decent boxing on the local front with Isaac Dogboe doing his best to grab the WBC youth feather weight crown in addition to his WBO Africa and Asia titles.
One can just say Ghana Boxing is on the rise again, and on September 9, Commey is going to deliver again.
Coach Carl Lokko is also on the way to make history, as the man who trained the champion from Ghana. Friends of Boxing also wish Commey the best on September 9.
Box Advise
Gba Streetwise | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715717/richard-commey-gets-full-blessings-for-ibf-world-title.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a0cb098a9f95e69f9a002565766c96f3a96df51c340716287fd8d617369b077f.json | |
[
"Denis Andaban"
] | 2016-08-29T18:51:38 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Dear Nana, I have been monitoring your actions and inactions right from your so called rise and build tour in the march to the 2016 polls. You have been so s | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715731%2Fan-open-letter-to-nana-akuffo-addo.html.json | en | null | An Open Letter To Nana Akuffo Addo | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dear Nana, I have been monitoring your actions and inactions right from your so called rise and build tour in the march to the 2016 polls. You have been so serious minded and strongly committed to your unrelenting quest to become the president of the Republic of Ghana and it is very evident in the desperate manner you and your surrogates vigorously work out so many, though uncharitable opposition tactics to occupy a niche in the minds and eyes of the ordinary voter.
I so much admire your unabated hopes and confidence. I wonder how many of your surrogates could have that courage to contest a seemingly challenging elections like the 2016 elections after that abysmal performance in the controversial 2012 elections. On that score, you are incontestable so far as the political history of Ghana is concerned.
Dear Nana, I still find it extremely difficult to get what is it that you were rising and building with your party months ago. Initially, I speculated that you were bringing the disgruntled NPP together. Many are those who speculated same. I however realized after embarking on that loadable and much talked about tour, you and your party cannot still boast of a national chairman, national Secretary and several other party bigwigs. It does therefore suggest to me, your efforts to mending the factions in the party continue to prove futile. I sincerely sympathies with you.
Sir, now that you have decided to move without some key elements of the party, I expected you to come out with a fantastic and pragmatic manifesto to enable you win more souls to probably replace the many that are outside your moving train now. Why have you not done that Nana? Don't you see that your so called darling boys are not strategic enough to get any good message for the manifesto or is it the case that your surrogates loss concentration by constantly bastardizing the John Mahama led NDC government for no reason? I think their inability to come out with a streamlined campaign message has caused you a lot of disservice and that has put you in another unfavorable position to win the elections. What a betrayal by your own cohorts! Next time, never allow your party national chairman and national secretary to be suspended on parochial grounds. They were smarter than those your darling boys.
Nana, your recent campaign promises are being greeted with public mockery and that is a conspicuous manifestation of your lack of strategic thinking. You should know that you are dealing with an incumbent government with a very strategic and united team and can easily expose you further for public mockery. Let me be specific so that you don't get it twisted.
You were all over the airways when you promised of building one factory for each district. Frankly speaking, the idea of industrial revolution is fantastic but it sounded hypocritical when your party never saw anything good about the current government who has revived collapsed industries. If for nothing at all, the Komenda sugar factor and Kumasi shoe factory alone are enough good things to talk about this government but you keep saying NDC government does nothing. If building factories amount to doing nothing, then certainly, you don't simply need political power.
That not withstanding, it appears you were just talking without any feasibility study. I heard some of your guys talking about dog factories, cat factories, "pito" factories and others. Are they serious at all to be running such political commentaries or they are simply pushing you out of the lane to rather push the agenda 2020, one issue that had contributed to the seemingly unending internal wrangling in your party?
If it is lack of ideas then am sorry. I guess, you miss the late Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamtey ( may his soul rest in peace) a lot. One political strategist who helped the NPP to capture political power in 2000 and 2004. At least, few others could have learnt from him or they are not also allowed to contribute?
Sir, I just can't believe what I read in the news that you gave another historic promise in the Upper East Region. I just hope that it is not true. You promised to construct one dam for each community in the three Northern Regions? You are really ambitious but you are certainly getting it wrong once again. Can you please tell me how many communities we have in the Upper West Region alone?
You said it is to facilitate irrigation farming but let me tell you that you cannot construct irrigation dams everywhere. In fact, irrigation dams are not like dugouts. You may probably have to consult your technicians.
Nana, per your promises, many including me think that you have allowed desperation to take over your sense of judgement. My common sense of logic make me know that no short or medium term economic policy can finance these countless projects. You must come again before some of us can see logic in it.
Denis Andaban
Shall come back soon....
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[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:18 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Solomon Appiah and other NPP supporters in the constituency The parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Kp | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715574%2Fafotey-agbo-constructs-funeral-roads.html.json | en | null | Afotey-Agbo Constructs Funeral Roads | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Solomon Appiah and other NPP supporters in the constituency
The parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Kpone-Katamanso Constituency, Solomon Tetteh Appiah, has described the construction of an asphalt overlay in the constituency by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a 'funeral asphalt' that is intended to impress mourners who will be attending the funeral of his (Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo) late sister.
Mr Appiah has also accused Mr Afotey-Agbo of serving his personal interest by starting the asphalt at his father's house at Katamansu instead of serving his constituents.
“The road between Katamansu to Zenu is a funeral asphalt because NDC has ruled this constituency for 24 years, and then when it's election when you have lost your sister, you are putting asphalt on the road because the president will attend your sister's funeral,” he disclosed.
“Why didn't the asphalt continue to Ashaiman but stopped at Zenu and why doesn't the asphalt continue to Kpone barrier than stop at Adom Herbal”? the NPP candidate queried.
Mr Appiah made the statement when Rebecca Akufo-Addo, wife of the NPP flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presented some food items to the Kpone-Traditional Council for the celebration of this year's Homowo festival.
He mentioned that the asphalt construction is to make an impression on President John Mahama and other mourners who will be attending Mr Afotey-Agbo sister's funeral at Katamansu, thereby, the halfway road construction in the area.
The construction of the asphalt started at his (Afotey-Agbo) father's residence at Katamansu, but halted at Zenu, instead of linking to the dual-carriage at Ashaiman.
Mr Appiah has urged electorates in the area to vote against selfish politicians by voting for the NPP in the upcoming elections.
From Vincent Kubi, Kpone | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715574/afotey-agbo-constructs-funeral-roads.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/4918e5ae9ab64870995101395e2966b518e37db924051e48a1c4eb8625379fde.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:17 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | By Dag Heward-Mills An experienced person is someone who knows the difference between the ideal and the real. The ideal is like the stars of the sky. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715854%2Fa-leader-understands-the-difference-between-the-ideal-and-th.html.json | en | null | A Leader Understands the Difference between the Ideal and the Real | null | null | www.modernghana.com | By Dag Heward-Mills
An experienced person is someone who knows the difference between the ideal and the real. The “ideal” is like the stars of the sky. It tells us where we want to go. The “real” is what is “on the ground”. It tells us where we really are. Theoretical knowledge will tell you the ideal but experience will tell you what is real.
Young and inexperienced politicians have often come on the political scene with all sorts of idealistic philosophies. Many of such people have communist and socialist leanings. With time and experience, they often realize that things are not as straightforward as they thought. You will often find such people switching to capitalist ideologies.
The ideal and the real are also seen in the ministry. You may think that if you do certain things you will get certain results. As you mature you will discover that it is not as simple as that. Church growth principles may be applied, but the church will still not grow. This is because the ideal is different from the real. Experience will teach you that.
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1 Corinthians 13:12
It is ideal to live up to seventy years, but I have watched as young pastors have died in the midst of their years. It is ideal for everyone to be healed, but the real is not so. Even Jesus did not try to heal everyone. Experience will make you mature and make you a more capable and able leader.
Why the Ideal Is Different from the Real
The ideal is different from the real because of our human frame. As a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. For HE KNOWETH OUR FRAME; he remembereth that we are dust.
Psalms 103:13-14
Every organisation made up of human beings is a frail and weak organisation because it is affected by human weakness and human corruption. This is why evil is found in churches, governments and other religious institutions. All these institutions are human institutions and the human frailties abound therein.
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: How much less in THEM THAT DWELL IN HOUSES OF CLAY, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?
Job 4:18-19
The ideal is different from reality because life on this earth is full of vanity.
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 1:14
Solomon said that everything on earth was vain. You may set out to achieve great things. But everything you achieve will turn out to be vain. Life is full of vanity. That means that life is useless, empty and worthless. Actually, the word 'vanity' also means longing and grasping. All our life on earth is full of longing and grasping. We live our lives longing, desiring and grasping for things that are out of our reach and it all comes to emptiness. This is why we achieve far less than the ideal goals and targets we set for ourselves.
The ideal is different from reality because of demon activity.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Corinthians 12:7
Demon activity was allowed to take place in Paul's life. This demon activity is what he describes as a messenger of Satan. It was an unbindable and unstoppable agent of distress, persecution, tribulation and infirmity. In spite of the fact that Paul did all the right things, he still had to endure this demonic activity which reduced his life from an ideal situation to a distressed and persecuted state.
The ideal is different from the real because of the curses operating on the earth.
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. AND THERE SHALL BE NO MORE CURSE: …
Revelation 22:2-3
The nations are sick and in need of healing. There are curses spoken over the earth, over the people and over the nations. These curses are words of frustration, words of diminution, words of harm, words of darkness and words of destitution. These words have taken over all the ideal plans of men and cause the ideal plans of men to be frustrated and nullified.
Perhaps, it is like coming from a honeymoon into the reality of home, work and ordinariness! Do not despise the lessons of maturity that you are learning. It is not everything that we know or understand.
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[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:30 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | UEFA have revealed just how much prize money will be on offer to clubs competing in the Champions League this season, with the winners set to receive in excess | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715109%2Frevealed-the-prize-money-on-offer-to-clubs-competing-in-the.html.json | en | null | REVEALED: The Prize Money On Offer To Clubs Competing In The Champions League In 2016/17 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | UEFA have revealed just how much prize money will be on offer to clubs competing in the Champions League this season, with the winners set to receive in excess of €57m, even before additional television revenue and other income is taken into account.
There is more than €760m in funds to be distributed to the 32 clubs depending on performance.
For simply being in the group stage, each side will receive €12.7m, while there is €1.5m on offer for each win and €500,000 per draw.
Even before the group stage, qualifiers from the playoff round receive €2m. Those that have been eliminated at that stage, dropping into the Europa League, actually get €3m.
Should a club progress beyond the group stage and reach the round of 16, a further €6m in prize money will be heading their way. For the quarter finals, it’s another €6.5m and to reach the last four there is an extra €7.5m.
Winning the final will bag a team €15.5m, while the runner-up will receive €11m.
Cumulatively, it puts the maximum prize fund available to the winners at €57.2m, assuming they started the competition from the group stage and not an earlier round.
On top of that, UEFA estimate a further €507m is on offer to be “distributed according to the proportional value of each television market represented by the clubs”, from the group stage onward.
Clubs who were champions of their domestic league in 2015/16 will receive a greater share of the money assigned to that particular league, with the proportions varying depending on how many clubs any given country has competing.
-90min | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715109/revealed-the-prize-money-on-offer-to-clubs-competing-in-the.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/52924448edb42006a8c35988430b3ffbed49a9d59e20dfb3a1103735a2b472e5.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:10 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (August 26) that in view of a notification from the World | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715115%2Fhong-kong-bans-import-of-poultry-meat-and-products-from-togo.html.json | en | null | Hong Kong bans import of poultry meat and products from Togo | null | null | www.modernghana.com | By The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
By The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (August 26) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Togo, it has banned the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the country with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.
A CFS spokesman said Hong Kong has not established any protocol with Togo for imports of poultry meat and eggs. There is no import of such commodities from Togo.
"The CFS has contacted the Togo authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on avian influenza outbreaks in the country. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715115/hong-kong-bans-import-of-poultry-meat-and-products-from-togo.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a160f7c5a4eaf15da69e9b0719abab5160432fcacf51043d0f0906cac895e97c.json | |
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"Barbara Cobbina"
] | 2016-08-28T00:50:41 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The birth of a child brings great joy to every parent. It is like the beginning of a new journey, full of awe, anticipation and delight. On the contrary, the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715326%2Fh4p-gives-support-to-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with.html.json | en | null | H4P Gives Support To Parents And Caregivers Of Children With Special Needs | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The birth of a child brings great joy to every parent. It is like the beginning of a new journey, full of awe, anticipation and delight. On the contrary, the birth of a child with special needs is a traumatic experience for parents. Most parents usually go through shock, denial, guilt, anger and confusion which shatter all their dreams of raising “the perfect child”.
Coupled with all the emotional trauma of having a child with special needs, most parents are often times mistreated, face discrimination and social ostracism. Regardless of the myriad of challenges faced by parents of children with special needs they are required by society to give the best of care to these children.
The role played by parents and caregivers in the development of a child with special needs cannot be underestimated because they determine the fate of the child. In most cases, very little attention is given to these key players (parents and caregivers). Consequently, they are left all alone, to navigate their way through the labyrinth maze of raising a child with special needs.
The Here for Perfection (H4P) Organization; a non-governmental organization based in Ghana, is committed to advocating for the rights of persons with disability through various initiatives such as, “The Helping Hand TV Show” which is aired on Sundays and Wednesdays.
The “Helping Hand TV Show”, is currently the most educative, informative, exciting and inspiring TV Show in Ghana, that discusses disability related issues. In this week’s episode, “The Voice of Ability on air for Persons with disability”, Apostle Charles Hackman delves into the intricacies of the challenges faced by parents of children with special needs and the importance of giving care to parents and caregivers.
Make a date with the “Voice of Ability on air for Persons with Disability” on the Helping Hand TV Show, this Sunday 28th August 2016 and on Wednesday 31st August 2016 at 5pm and 2pm respectively on NET 2 TV, as he interviews Dr. Emmanuel Hopeson (Founder, Counselor and Mediator at the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation).
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[] | 2016-08-29T22:51:49 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Accra, Aug. 29, GNA - Thirty-seven most celebrated and outstanding Ghanaian business personalities, products and service organisations were honoured at the four | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715765%2F4th-edition-of-made-in-ghana-product-awards-two-personalitie.html.json | en | null | 4th Edition of Made in Ghana Product awards two personalities | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Accra, Aug. 29, GNA - Thirty-seven most celebrated and outstanding Ghanaian business personalities, products and service organisations were honoured at the fourth edition of Made in Ghana Product and Service Awards in Accra.
It was for the production of unique products and efficient services delivery.
It is an initiative of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG), endorsed by the Ministries of Trade and Industry and Finance and Ghana Standards Authority.
The event was held on the theme: 'Industrialisation, the key Strategy to Accelerated Economic Development and Job Creation.'
The Guest of honour, Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Nii Osah Mills, said the Government has made the promotion of the consumption of 'Made in Ghana' goods and services a cardinal pillar for the future development of our economy.
The President of the EFG, Mr Sam Ato Gaisie said the Made in Ghana Awards is about seeking the pride of Ghanaian most celebrated high quality and competitive products and services to create awareness, provide a boost to the business profile and reputation, increase the products' credibility in international markets and build product loyalty to save the local manufacturing industries from collapse.
In attendance were some ministers of state, heads of department and agencies and some members of the Diplomatic Corps, including: Madam. Pavelyn Tendal Musaka, Zimbabwean Ambassador and Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Mr Robert P. Jackson, US Ambassador and Madam Sun Baohong, Chinese Ambassador.
The rest were: Madam Claudia Turbay Guintero, Colombian Ambassador Mr Pradeep K. Gupta, Acting, Indian High Commissioner and Mrs Adekunbi Soniake Ayodeji, Acting, Nigerian High Commissioner.
The awardees were honoured for their contribution to national development and the flagship awards went to two personalities and two organisations, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, President and Chairman, Groupe Nduom, Business Personality of the Year, Dr Kwabena Adjei, Founder and Group Chairman, Kasapreko Co. Ltd, Industrialist of the Year and Mr Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, Chief Executive Officer and EIB Network, Young Personality of the Year.
The rest were: Groupe Nduom, Business Group of the year, Kasapreko Co. Ltd, Manufacturing Industry of the Year, Medi Moses Prostacure Herbal tea, overall best product of the year and Herbal Tea of the Year.
Other awards were: Reroy Cables & Power Systems, Electrical Cables & Power Systems of the year , Distell- Savanna dry & Hunter's Gold cider, Cider beverages of the year, Everpure purified drinking water, purified drinking water of the year,2015 and Chocho herbal fresh soap, herbal soap of the year, Others were: Beatex- lord mosquito & old soldier jumbo mosquito coils, household insecticides of the year, kleesoft washing powder, washing powder of the year, Rockcare- genecure 4-4-2 capsules, herbal capsules of the year, Nestle ideal milk & milo energy food drink, food & beverage products of the year, lucky herbal bitters, Fontissue, paper & tissue of the year, 2015, Taabea herbal mixture, herbal mixture of the year.
Other award winners were: Homefoods pure palm oil, agro-processed palm oil of the year, - Kane-em plastic closures & pet bottles, rubber & plastics of the year.2015 ,Tex styles- GTP & Woodin, Textile Prints of the year, Anowah Afrique apparel, apparel & garment industry of the year, Phastor Kwick Floors, Building & Construction product of the year, Kofi Ababio & Sons - Crystal clear liquid detergent, Azartex emulsion paint, emulsion paint of the year, kinapharma- lumether tablet & suspension(act), pharmaceutical product of the year, Mansuki - Coconut oil Shea butter hair food, Cosmetics of the year, Olam- royal king crackers/perk biscuits, biscuits of the year,2015.
The rest were: Volta Serene hotel, hospitality & tourism service of the year,2015, business & financial times Newspaper, business newspaper of the year, Strategic communications Africa ltd, Corporate communication service of the year, Unicredit Ghana ltd, Non-bank Financial service of the year,2015, Starlife assurance Co. ltd, life insurance company of the year,2015, Medlab medical diagnostic services, medical diagnostics service of the year, EIB network, Electronic Media service of the year,2015, Ghana National Fire Service, fire prevention & safety service of the year,2015 and GCB bank ltd, Financial service of the year.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715765/4th-edition-of-made-in-ghana-product-awards-two-personalitie.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/bc8095ee4b560553610d269d4562a4b52a3131eff04d6484a646893abf185cc6.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:41 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The acting chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddy Blay, on Sunday urged Christians at the Muzama Disco Christo Church to at least continue | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715531%2Fpray-for-mahama-till-he-exits-in-december-freddie-blay-to.html.json | en | null | Pray For Mahama Till He Exits In December Freddie Blay To Christians | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The acting chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddy Blay, on Sunday urged Christians at the Muzama Disco Christo Church to at least continue praying for President John Mahama till after the elections, by which time he would have been defeated and kicked out of office.
According for him, praying for the president would help him steer the affairs of the country with wisdom. Let us pray for the incumbent president that God would give him wisdom to rule this country till we say good bye to him on 7th December,” he noted
He entreated Christians to also pray for the country's judges to master confidence as they go about their work without fear or favour.
He also urged them to pray for the Electoral Commission in order for them to act appropriately to ensure a free and fair election.
He said praying for the Electoral Commission, judges and the president's exit would help Ghana to be peaceful prosperous when Nana Akufo -Addo takes office in 2017.
“I know the Musama church is a benevolent church since my childhood days. I want you to continue helping Ghanaians from this hunger and crisis that we are facing as a nation as we prepare to go to the polls in December. Pray that the election would be peaceful. Pray for the EC and the judges to work without fear or favour. We need peace before, during and after the elections” he noted.
He was addressing a congregation of the Muzama Disco Christo Church on their peace festival celebration at Gomoa Eshiem in the Central Region.
The NPP's Parliamentary Candidate for the Gomoa West constituency, lawyer Kojo Kom Abban on his part, said a Nana Akufo-Addo administration would need the support of Christians to make Ghana better.
“We in the NPP believe in prayers and are ready to work church leaders when voted to lead this country. Nana Akuffo Addo would lead Ghana to the promise land when we all pray for his victory in 2016,” he stated.
The head pastor of the Muzama Disco Christo church, MocknajeEba Jehu-Appiah Akaboha IV, in his sermon, prayed for a peaceful election and wished the party the best of luck in the elections.
In attendance were the NPP's National Campaign Chairman Peter Mark Manu, supported by Central Regional executives of the party.
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:21 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Former Sports Minister, E.T. Mensah, says there should be very good collaboration between the Ministry and the Ghana Football Association in order to solve the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715840%2Fgfa-sports-minister-need-to-collaborate-more-et-mensah.html.json | en | null | GFA, Sports Minister need to collaborate more ET Mensah | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Former Sports Minister, E.T. Mensah, says there should be very good collaboration between the Ministry and the Ghana Football Association in order to solve the challenges that have come to exist between the two entities in recent months.
The latest twist in the ongoing tussle between the Ministry and the FA happened when the Sports Minister stated in an interview with Happy FM on Monday that the state would not buy tickets for Black Stars players coming to play against Rwanda in the final 2017 AFCON qualifier on Saturday.
Nii Lante Vanderpuye explained that there were no funds to fly players to play in a match which was effectively a dead rubber because Ghana had already made it to Gabon 2017. He went on to suggest that coach Avram Grant should use a team that would be made up of mostly local-based players.
In an interview on “The Game” on GH One TV on Monday evening, E.T. Mensah stated that the FA and the Sports Ministry needed to understand their respective roles and work together.
“There should be collaboration between the Ministry and the FA. This is not the first time that this has happened where people think that if you are in charge of running football, you have absolute authority and the Ministry has nothing to do except running errands between the football authority and the government for releases and so on. But that is not what it is supposed to be. There should be cooperation.”
Mensah went on to say that a Sports Minister had the right to take certain decisions in relation to the management of the national team because of the mandate given by the President who appointed him.
“I was accused in my time of interfering in national team affairs but I do not think so. Whenever a sports minister steps into any matter related to his ministry, it is not interference. I call it strategic intervention rather. He has been placed there as the man in charge and he must work. We just need to bury our pride and get the FA and the Sports Ministry to collaborate else nothing will work.”
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] | 2016-08-26T22:50:28 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | About 20 golfers have begun the quest to turn professional golfers at this year rsquo;s Professional Golfers rsquo; Association (PGA) of Ghana rsquo;s Qualif | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715118%2F2016-pro-golfers-association-q-school-tees-off-at-damang.html.json | en | null | 2016 Pro Golfers Association Q-School Tees-off At Damang | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Group photograph of the golfers with executives of PGA of Ghana, members from Damang Golf Club and reps from the sponsors
About 20 golfers have begun the quest to turn professional golfers at this year’s Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Ghana’s Qualifying School (Q-School) underway at the Damang Golf Club in the Western Region.
The Q-school which is in its second successive year is aimed at giving golfers an opportunity to realise their dream of turning full time golfers.
Addressing the golfers at the opening ceremony, General Manager at the Abosso Gold Fields, Mr Stephen Osei Bempah commended the ‘wannabes’ for taking up the challenge.
He urged them to put up a good show of sportsmanship since the game of golf is a gentleman’s game.
He mentioned that the Q-School is in line with Damang’s vision of unearthing young talented golfers in the community and wished all the golfers well in their drive to become pros.
“In any competition, some will be successful while others will not. To those who will emerge victors, know that this is the beginning of your career and those who will not qualify, don.t give up but challenge yourself for next year,” Mr Osei Bempah noted.
President of PGA of Ghana, Mr Bliss Ayivor also advised the golfers to play in line with the rules governing the sport and also thanked the sponosrs of the event, Gold Fields Ghana, ATS and ZAFCO International for supporting them.
Captain of Damang Golf Club, Mr Pius Appiah Ayeh also added that his club was pleased to host this year’s edition of the competition and assured them of their support in future tournaments.
The golfers came from about six golf clubs in the country namely; Tema Country Golf Club, Celebrity Golf Club (Sakumono), Achimota Golf Club, Royal Golf Club (Kumasi), Damang Golf Club and Nsuta Golf Club.
They will be assessed based on their playing competency, the Rules of Golf, Golf Etiquette and a basic knowledge of the history of golf. After the three day drills, five golfers will be selected to join the PGA of Ghana. | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715118/2016-pro-golfers-association-q-school-tees-off-at-damang.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/5257618da66b5a80f2811c527900f0cd991349b655a1a5bd02a0f910c15f8be3.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T12:50:26 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Three unnamed police officers at the East Legon Police station in Accra have been implicated a $160, 000 gold scam being investigated by the Police Intelligence | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715235%2F3-cops-implicated-in-160-000-scam.html.json | en | null | 3 Cops Implicated In $160, 000 Scam | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Three unnamed police officers at the East Legon Police station in Accra have been implicated a $160, 000 gold scam being investigated by the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards (PIPS) Bureau.
The officers are alleged to be part of a syndicate that includes some unlicensed gold dealers.
The alleged scammers reportedly sold a quantity of gold to a French national, Atrous Yazid and his partner for $160, 000 but before the buyers could leave the country, the alleged scammers forced and took the gold from them.
“Soon after we paid the money, three policemen in uniform, one in civilian clothes, jumped on us beat my friend took the cold from us and put us in cells for one day,”
Ringleader of the syndicate have reportedly been let lose.
Yazid and his business partner say they are frustrated even though the PIPS Burearu have taken up the matter.
This is coming at a time when there are continuing reports of police involvement in crime.
Recently, an ex-police officer was arrested for allegedly taking part in an attempted robbery in Wa, the Upper West capital.
The ex police constable, Ernest Koranteng, was part of a gang of highway robbers who attempted to snatch a motorbike from its owner.
Last week two police officers were part a botched robbery attempt of a GCB Bank Bullion van in the Donkokrom, in the Eastern Region.
The officers were arrested but they escaped, a situation that kickstarted clashes between unhappy residents and police force.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor, ordered the withdrawal of his men the from the town following the clashes.
-myjoyonline | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715235/3-cops-implicated-in-160-000-scam.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/9941fb66d6dcca77903fd0f7260dd3b75f93af9fb05721ea0d38806333237725.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:53:03 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Canada-based Ghanaian gospel musician, Stella Feyi, has successfully launched her maiden album titled 'Sweet Sweet Friend' at Restoration Temple of the I | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38586%2Fstella-feyi-thrills-fans-album-launch.html.json | en | null | Stella Feyi Thrills Fans @ Album Launch | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Canada-based Ghanaian gospel musician, Stella Feyi, has successfully launched her maiden album titled 'Sweet Sweet Friend' at Restoration Temple of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Accra.
The 11-track album which was recorded by Joseph Amoah of Springboard Media Consult offers great inspiration to both Christians and non-Christians.
Sung in both English and Ewe, the launch of Stella Feyi's album attracted a number of important personalities, including some of the stakeholders in the gospel music industry, friends and a section of the members of the ICGC.
It also witnessed musical performance from Stella Feyi, a product of Ho Nursing Training College, who for over 30 minutes won the hearts of the entire audience with her exquisite stagecraft and singing ability.
She performed songs from some of her album to the excitement and admiration of the audience.
The event also witnessed energetic performances from the supporting artistes who also thrilled the audience with some of their hit songs.
According to Stella Feyi, “All the songs on the album were composed to minister hope to people who feel there is no hope; bring joy to the depressed, and mend the hearts of the brokenhearted.”
She added that her music is basically a combination of the traditional gospel rhythms mixed with other danceable gospel tunes.
Some pastors and gospel artistes who turned up to grace the occasion also ministered the word of God to the audience through sermons and songs, paving way for people to receive instant spiritual healing.
By George Clifford Owusu | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38586/stella-feyi-thrills-fans-album-launch.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/a32060fe4ad772205f7b7f74a6b0b4c5a5d55f150d15c28b50b89732aa45f0a3.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:50:59 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | West African Football Academy frustrated title-chasing Aduana Stars to a 1-1 stalemate at the WAFA Arena in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. Aduana Stars | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715427%2Fadauna-stars-keep-within-touching-distance-of-wa-all-stars-w.html.json | en | null | Adauna Stars keep within touching distance of Wa All Stars with draw at WAFA | null | null | www.modernghana.com | West African Football Academy frustrated title-chasing Aduana Stars to a 1-1 stalemate at the WAFA Arena in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
Aduana Stars stayed within touching distance of leaders Wa All Stars with a 1-1 draw at WAFA in Sogakope.
The Dormaa side are three points behind the leaders in a game where many expected them to lose after all their three rivals lost on the same pitch.
It would have been better had it not been for Togolese Komlan Agbengniadan second half leveler for WAFA after Bright Adjei put Aduana Stars ahead with a spectacular finish.
Aduana's matchday 29 game against Wa All Stars could ultimately decide the destination of the league title.
OTHER RESULTS
1) Bechem United 3-1 Hearts of Oak
*Abednego Tetteh (Bechem)-- 3 goals
*Owusu Bempah(Hearts)
2) Asante Kotoko 0-0 Berekum Chelsea
3) AshantiGold 1-0 Sekondi Hasaacas
*Emmanuel Osei Baffour
4) Ebusua Dwarfs 0-2Medeama Sc
*Bernard OFORI
Enoch Atta Agyei
5) Inter Allies 4-0 New Edubiase United .
*Emmanuel Nertey
*Ropapa Mensah
*Prince BAFFOE (2)
6)Techiman City 1-1 Liberty Professionals
*Fataw Adbulman (Techiman)
*Mohammed Shaibu (Liberty)
7) Wa All Stars 3-1 Dreams FC
*Emmanuel Ocran--3 goals
*Ben Nash QUANSAH(Dreams)
8) WAFA 1-1 Aduana Stars
*Bright Adjei(Aduana)
*Komlan (WAFA)
Story by Ghana/Joy Sports/Kweku Arhin | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715427/adauna-stars-keep-within-touching-distance-of-wa-all-stars-w.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/e3ed8c0266a48a41eb2b4ec483fcae91876f64299a540f12e5cb58095e4c330a.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:49 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) has officially inaugurated the $16.5 million ultramodern Ghana Shippers' House. Located at the Ambassadorial Enclave at W | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715858%2Fshippers-get-165m-office-complex.html.json | en | null | Shippers Get $16.5m Office Complex | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) has officially inaugurated the $16.5 million ultramodern Ghana Shippers' House.
Located at the Ambassadorial Enclave at West Ridge in Accra opposite the Head Office of Fidelity Bank, the 12-storey Shippers' House is to help GSA meet the needs of the shipping community in Ghana and the sub-region.
Speaking at the launch of the edifice on Friday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GSA, Dr. Kofi Mbiah traced the history of the building to the 1980s.
“The construction of the Ghana Shippers' House originally dubbed 'Maritime House' was conceived in the late 1980s as a 15-storey building. It was however shelved and resurrected a couple of times but could still not see the light of day due to lack of funds.”
“The indenture granting this land to the Ghana Shippers' Authority is dated 30th March 1992,” he said.
The building, he said, would house a ship brokerage hall, the first of its kind in West Africa where ship brokerage and other shipping and logistics transactions would take place, thus creating the environment for a freight market in West Africa.
“It would also have a Knowledge and Information Centre with state-of-the-art technology and a repository of requisite materials in shipping logistics,” Dr. Mbiah said, indicating that the funds for constructing the building was borrowed from Ecobank Ghana Limited.
According to him, the 540-seater capacity conference centre and committee rooms would serve the needs of shippers and create a one stop-shop for all that is connected with international trade and transport logistics.
“Undoubtedly, this facility would enable us serve shippers better as there would be a dedicated hall for receiving and addressing shipper complaints, providing them with information on all matters relating to their business endeavours,” Dr. Mbiah.
He further indicated that “the Ghana Shippers' House adds to our Shippers Centre in Tarkoradi, our Tarkoradi Logistics Platform, our seven warehouses in Tema, our Boankra Shippers Centre and the lands we have acquired for our future expansion.”
The building, he said, was constructed by Berock Ventures, a local construction firm, with support from their sub-contractors.
Former Group CEO of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Albert Essien, during whose tenure discussions for the loan to construct the building took place, said the building was magnificent but urged the Authority to ensure regular maintenance.
Meanwhile, Minister of Transport, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, who represented President Mahama on the occasion, commended GSA and prayed that the Shippers' House would help deepen the relationship between shippers and the Authority.
The Ghana Shippers' House
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey cutting tape for the Shippers' House.
With him are President of AGI, James Asare-Adjei (left) and officials of GSA
By Melvin Tarlue | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715858/shippers-get-165m-office-complex.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ada748ad44a46dddee08a07552803823ee4ee440cf27279f317a61af7b04679e.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:52:23 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Deputy Managing Director (MD) of Fidelity Bank, Jim Reynolds Baiden has taken over as the new Managing Director of the Bank. The current MD, Edward Effah | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716045%2Fjim-reynolds-baiden-takes-over-as-new-md-of-fidelity-bank.html.json | en | null | Jim Reynolds Baiden takes over as new MD of Fidelity Bank | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Deputy Managing Director (MD) of Fidelity Bank, Jim Reynolds Baiden has taken over as the new Managing Director of the Bank.
The current MD, Edward Effah has been elevated to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity group and Chairman of Fidelity Bank.
JOYBUSINESS is learning that the changes were approved by the Board in July this year and has secured the necessary blessing from the Bank of Ghana.
Mr Baiden has been with the Bank since its inception some 10 years ago. He was a co-founder of Fidelity Bank, with responsibilities for Treasury and Wholesale Banking among others.
Prior to that, Jim served as Executive Director of Fidelity Discount House from 2002 after serving as the General Manager since the company’s inception.
He has had an illustrious 20-year career as a leading Treasury Manager and Investment Banker in the Ghanaian money markets.
In the mid-1980s, Mr Baiden worked with the National Investment Bank (NIB) serving in various capacities including Eastern Regional head, overseeing branch banking and projects.
He has also gained extensive international experience as an alumnus of Gerard & National, London and the Darden School of Management, University of Virginia, USA.
Mr Reynolds Baiden holds a Masters Degree in Banking & Finance from the Finafrica Foundation, Milan, Italy and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Statistics from the University of Ghana, Legon
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[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:37 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nairobi (AFP) - Three top officials of Kenya's Olympic committee have been arrested in Nairobi as investigators dig into a series of scandals and embarrassments | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715211%2Fthree-top-kenyan-olympic-officials-arrested.html.json | en | null | Three top Kenyan Olympic officials arrested | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Kenya's Sports Minister Hassan Wario on Thursday announced the disbanding of the Kenyan Olympic committee after the allegations surfaced. By Simon Maina (AFP/File)
Nairobi (AFP) - Three top officials of Kenya's Olympic committee have been arrested in Nairobi as investigators dig into a series of scandals and embarrassments at the Rio Games, police sources said.
Francis Paul, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), was arrested on Friday, one of the police sources said on condition of anonymity.
His deputy James Chacha and Stephen Arap Soi, who headed the Kenyan delegation to Rio, were both arrested at Nairobi airport just as they returned from the Brazil games, he added.
The arrests are "part of the investigation into the Rio scandal, and the poor management of the team for the entirety of the Games," he said.
Another police source said the men are being held at a police station in northeastern Nairobi, and that they are due to be charged on Monday for their chaotic management and alleged theft of official sports gear.
The Kenyan government on August 18 ordered a probe into the allegations.
The officials' embarrassing performance had a direct impact on the Kenyan athletes -- who nonetheless clocked up their best Olympics yet with 13 medals (including six golds) putting them in 15th place overall, the best in Africa by far.
When javelin thrower and silver medallist Julius Yego arrived at Nairobi airport, he realised that no flight had been booked for him to return home.
Kenya's Sports Minister Hassan Wario on Thursday announced the disbanding of the Kenyan Olympic committee after the allegations surfaced.
But secretary-general Paul, who is now in custody, claimed that Wario did not have the legal competence to disband the NOCK, which is overseen by the International Olympic Committee, not the Kenyan government.
Wario himself has faced calls for resignation, and on Wednesday he too was questioned in connection with the probe.
Kenya's Olympic team captain, marathon runner and elected MP Wesley Korir, welcomed the NOCK officials' arrest.
"Someone should pay the price," he said, as he called on Wario to resign.
"If you are the head of an organisation and you don't even know what is going on, my friend you are supposed to go home."
Kenya's Olympics was in trouble before it even began.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) only cleared the country's athletes at the last minute after parliamentarians botched the passage of a new law designed to convince world authorities that Kenya is serious about tackling the widespread doping that has seen at least 40 athletes banned since 2012. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715211/three-top-kenyan-olympic-officials-arrested.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0589cce2b49ef5007b59abba60cf62ca9f12748f8dc09a09c7dccb6e1f3ed34f.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:18 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | South African music superstar Yvonne Chaka Chaka has been announced as the headline artiste for this year rsquo;s Vodafone African Legends Night organized by Gl | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38534%2Fyvonne-chaka-chaka-headlines-vodafone-african-legends-night.html.json | en | null | Yvonne Chaka Chaka headlines Vodafone African Legends Night | null | null | www.modernghana.com | South African music superstar Yvonne Chaka Chaka has been announced as the headline artiste for this year’s Vodafone African Legends Night organized by Global Media Alliance. Yvonne becomes the first female singer to headline the show since it started last six years.
Yvonne, also known as the Princess of Africa, is expected to mount the stage of the African Legends Night alongside other Ghanaian music stars to thrill audience to some of her popular songs such as “I am in love with the DJ”, “I am Burning Up”, “Thank You Mr. DJ”, Umqombothi (featured in the Hotel Rwanda movie) among others.
With musical beats spanning afro-traditional to a world sound imbedded into several tracks, the power of the music equals the power of Yvonne’s clear social and spiritual advice to her audience.
The multiple award-winning Yvonne has been in the music industry for more than 25 years. She has shared the stage with megastars such as Bono, Angelique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Youssou N'Dour, Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.
Onetime named by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 40 most powerful African celebrities, Yvonne has performed for the Queen of England Queen Elizabeth, former US President Bill Clinton, Ex-South African President Thabo Mbeki, and many other world leaders.
For the past six years, African Legends Night has celebrated musical icons. Notable performers include South Africa’s legend and first headliner of the concert, Hugh Masekela, Femi Kuti, Freddy Meiway, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Amakye Dede, Ghanaian ace Saxophonist Steve Bedi, Ben Brako, among others and a blend of artistes across Africa.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38534/yvonne-chaka-chaka-headlines-vodafone-african-legends-night.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/3fb9c8cffe3bd999781f8a91434b8956d376559519dab8d68925c2dc93b2afce.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:51:46 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Maputo (AFP) - A South African hotelier said Monday he had picked up a piece of aircraft wreckage off the Mozambican coast in the latest possible find of debris | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715575%2Fnew-suspected-mh370-debris-found-in-mozambique.html.json | en | null | New suspected MH370 debris found in Mozambique | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Some debris previously found in Mozambique was confirmed to come from the MH370 plane. By Candace Lotter (HO/AFP/File)
Maputo (AFP) - A South African hotelier said Monday he had picked up a piece of aircraft wreckage off the Mozambican coast in the latest possible find of debris from the missing MH370 flight.
Mozambique's aviation authorities in Maputo said they had been informed of the discovery, but were yet to receive the item.
Australia, which is leading the search for the aircraft which vanished in 2014 with 239 people onboard, has determined that five pieces of debris found in Mozambique, South Africa and Mauritius almost certainly came from the plane.
"I found this piece on the beach in front of a lodge called Linga Linga Lodge on Thursday last week," Jean Viljoen, a hotel manager in Mozambique's southern province of Inhambane, told AFP.
Debris so far discovered from Malaysia Airlines MH370 that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board
"It is kind of triangular in shape, it's 1.2-metres by-1.2 metres across, and it looks like it's been in the ocean for a while."
He said it was red and white, with stickers that had some readable numbers.
The piece has been handed to local police.
The latest debris was found around 280 kilometres (174 miles) north of Xai Xai where a South African boy picked up a suspected piece in December 2015.
It is 220 kilometres south of the spot where another possible piece was found by an American lawyer in March this year.
The first debris linked to MH370 -- a wing part known as a flaperon -- was washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion in July 2015.
The Boeing 777 vanished on March 8, 2014 during a Kuala Lumpur-Beijing flight. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715575/new-suspected-mh370-debris-found-in-mozambique.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1ff1cbb324880f4299bbbec7a13b968d081766f8451733c4c2caae0674fa8365.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:50:24 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Isaac Dogboe passed the biggest test of his career when he was taken to 12 rounds John Neil Tabanao on Friday night. The Ghanaian maintained the underhand th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715267%2Fboxing-isaac-dogboe-beats-tebanao-by-unanimous-decision.html.json | en | null | Boxing: Isaac Dogboe beats Tebanao by unanimous decision | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Isaac Dogboe passed the biggest test of his career when he was taken to 12 rounds John Neil Tabanao on Friday night.
The Ghanaian maintained the underhand throughout the fight and was deservedly awarded unanimous victory 120-109, 117-113, 119-110.
But many at the ringside believed it was a much closer affair as Tebanao stood toe to toe with Dogboe all fight long, the partisan Ghanaian notwithstanding.
With the victory, Isaac Dogbe added the vacant WBC World Junior Featherweight and Tebana's hitherto Asia Oriental title to the WBO Africa Featherweight belt he already held.
The highly rated Ghanaian boxer currently ranked 12 in the world in the Junior Featherweight division by WBO hopes to rise in the ratings ahead of a possible elimination later this year as he chases the world title.
For more sports news visit allSports.com.gh | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715267/boxing-isaac-dogboe-beats-tebanao-by-unanimous-decision.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/fb702a456081e641ca5e166c0b148ca45df3358e27cf5a2d1cdd7d0e12a5a286.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:28 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Tunis (AFP) - Tunisia's new Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Saturday, the presidency said, after approval from parliam | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715253%2Ftunisias-youngest-premier-since-independence-sworn-in.html.json | en | null | Tunisia's youngest premier since independence sworn in | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Tunisia's new Prime Minister Youssef Chahed takes an oath of office, during the country's new government swearing-in ceremony in Tunis on August 27, 2016. By STRINGER (TUNISIAN PRESIDENCY/AFP)
Tunis (AFP) - Tunisia's new Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Saturday, the presidency said, after approval from parliament.
The prime minister and his 26 ministers swore to "work devotedly for the good of Tunisia" and to "respect its constitution and laws", it said.
Chahed, at 40, is the country's youngest prime minister since independence from France in 1956.
He is also the seventh premier in less than six years since the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Parliament late Friday approved the cabinet line-up, with 168 out 195 lawmakers who attended the session voting in favour, 22 against and five abstaining.
The new cabinet will take up office on Monday after a hand-over ceremony from former premier Habib Essid.
Chahed was appointed by President Beji Caid Essebsi early this month after lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence in Essid's government following just 18 months in office.
The new prime minister is a member of the president's Nidaa Tounes party and a liberal who was local affairs minister before his nomination.
He and his cabinet -- which includes women, "young" ministers, three members of the Islamist Ennahda party and several independents -- will have to tackle pressing economic and security challenges.
While Tunisia is considered a rare success story of the Arab Spring, the authorities have failed to resolve the issues of poverty, unemployment, regional disparities and corruption that preceded Ben Ali's fall.
The North African country in January witnessed its worst social unrest since the 2011 uprising.
Tunisia has also been rocked by a wave of jihadist attacks, including two that killed dozens of foreign tourists last year. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715253/tunisias-youngest-premier-since-independence-sworn-in.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/3dd7a160b73f6292852091143f88701b507a11e93727be48eecf221685ad4043.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:50:52 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has criticized assertions made by the Ministry of Education suggesting that public tertiary institutions ha | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715266%2Fministrys-response-over-inadequate-staff-concerns-senseles.html.json | en | null | Ministrys response over inadequate staff concerns senseless UTAG | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has criticized assertions made by the Ministry of Education suggesting that public tertiary institutions have been provided with adequate staff contrary to the claims by the Association.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Francis Gbadago, had earlier told Citi News there was no government freeze on recruitment as the universities were recently given clearance to recruit over one thousand lecturers.
Francis Gbadago also asked UTAG to put in an application to request for more lecturers if they felt they were still understaffed.
But in as current interview with Citi News, the President for UTAG, Harry Agbanu, said that it made no sense to make a second request when the first has not been granted.
“If I have requested for twenty people and I have to wait for about four months to six months and at the end of the day I am given three, what sense does it make for me to request again for the other seventeen that is left and wait for another six months? Does this make sense?”
Harry Agbanu further added that, since it took government six months to process a request made for additional staff and four years to actually recruit new lecturers, then the association can call it a ban.
“If I had the chance to employ when and how I want, and now you have told me I shouldn't employ and for four years I have not been able to. Is that not a ban? Now you are telling me that when I need to employ, I should seek permission from you and just yesterday, you decided that now if I want then I should go through a process before. Is it not a ban?”
–
By: Akosua Ofewaa Opoku/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715266/ministrys-response-over-inadequate-staff-concerns-senseles.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/fc30350d42c9e5d4ad40d61bf7e6f1e5495f2eaaa91f3e9c1616205abb4a91b9.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:10 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Black Stars will begin their preparations for the game against Rwanda this afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium. Fourteen players including third | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715894%2Fblack-stars-to-hold-first-training-session-ahead-of-rwanda-c.html.json | en | null | Black Stars to hold first training session ahead of Rwanda clash in Accra today | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Black Stars will begin their preparations for the game against Rwanda this afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Fourteen players including third skipper Emmanuel Agyemang Badu have arrived in the country despite the scuffle between the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry regarding air tickets.
Avram Grant will lead the players out for today's training session but expects the rest of the squad to arrive later today.
South Africa based defender Edwin Gyimah is in town alongside Torino's box-to-box midfielder Afriyie Acquah who is expected to take part in this afternoon's training session.
Wa All Stars goalie Richard Ofori, AshGold's Kadiri Mohammed and Asante Kotoko's Dauda Mohammed are all expected in training this afternoon.
It's been a testing period for the players as a stand-off between the Ministry and Football Association moved to another level with the Minister refusing players air tickets to come home for the game against the Amauvibi of Rwanda.
Training will start at 4:00 pm today
By Rahman Osman
Follow on twitter @imarahman osman
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715894/black-stars-to-hold-first-training-session-ahead-of-rwanda-c.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/22b709839227c69cee32caedf9ce0f2897895d16595f6fbfd267377c78316247.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:51:35 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Championship side Newcastle have signed winger Christian Atsu on loan from Chelsea with an option to make the move permanent. The Magpies want the Gha | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715748%2Fnewcastle-united-reach-deal-to-sign-christian-atsu-on-loan.html.json | en | null | Newcastle United reach deal to sign Christian Atsu on loan | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Championship side Newcastle have signed winger Christian Atsu on loan from Chelsea with an option to make the move permanent.
The Magpies want the Ghana international to replace Andros Townsend to Crystal Palace.
He becomes Rafa Benitez's 12 th summer signing ahead of the closure transfer window.
Atsu joined the Blues in a £3.5million switch from Porto in September 2013 but is yet to make a senior appearance for the club and has been loaned out to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga since his arrival.
BREAKING: Newcastle have agreed a deal with Chelsea to take Christian Atsu on loan with option to buy next summer https://t.co/gT4XPP4pwp
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) August 29, 2016
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715748/newcastle-united-reach-deal-to-sign-christian-atsu-on-loan.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/40d940085f39471d45083a28386efa5c1114869c8b4ef24c88aa3e345199a42d.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:09 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are courting support from Ghanaians in protest of government rsquo;s decision to cede the company to a private | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715188%2Fecg-staff-court-public-support-in-the-fight-against-privatiz.html.json | en | null | ECG staff court public support in the fight against privatization | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are courting support from Ghanaians in protest of government’s decision to cede the company to a private investor.
Staff of the company who on are on a three-day sit-down strike across the country says they will persist until the citizenry joins them in the fight.
They say the proposed deal amounts to selling the company at the expense of their jobs and attendant bad impact on consumers.
ECG staff in the Ashanti Region spotting red outfits massed up at the regional office amid drumming, dancing and chants of disagreement on Friday.
They accuse the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) of acting unilaterally against the will of Ghanaians the masses and power consumers in particular.
Noah Arthur Maclean who represents the youth of the worker's group said “Ghanaians should understand what is happening. We want to get Ghanaians on board. When people understand; when energy experts understand, then we can all sit down and consider what is happening."
"But it’s as if government or MiDA is pushing its own agenda and what has to be done have not been done. They are still pushing through what they want. Even if they want to go with PSP, there are better ways of doing it than what’s happening now”, he explained.
According to him, that decision taken by government is not in the interest of the country as far as power generation and distribution are concerned.
“We had a position paper and we were expecting that if they are listening, they will push ahead what we are proposed. At least sit-down and have a dialogue and discuss those issues but that is not being done. That has been pushed aside and they are continuing what they wanted to do which we think it’s not the best option for Ghana,” Mr Maclean has said.
He disagrees with suggestions that the sit-down strike will negatively affect productivity, arguing that the workers will put in extra effort to make up for the lost time after each day’s action. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715188/ecg-staff-court-public-support-in-the-fight-against-privatiz.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/39a448701ab30961c9c862efbc7bd6f1dbd12dd2599a1518f6d394aeb047b500.json | |
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"Kwaku Badu"
] | 2016-08-28T00:50:45 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | This is a retrospective commentary of the remedial history tutorials I gave to my nephew, and I would like to share with my dearest readers. Presiden | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715329%2Fmy-nephew-even-the-late-mills-lost-trust-in-mahama.html.json | en | null | My Nephew, Even The Late Mills Lost Trust In Mahama | null | null | www.modernghana.com | This is a retrospective commentary of the remedial history tutorials I gave to my nephew, and I would like to share with my dearest readers.
President Mahama’s critics continue to accuse him of being incompetent and corrupt. And, interestingly, Mahama’s critics maintain that their assertions are undergirded by two thematic factors.
First, the critics are claiming that President Mahama has failed to improve on Ghana’s socio-economic standards of living, hence the incompetent tag.
Secondly, the erstwhile Attorney General, Martin Amidu’s exposition about the late Mills apparent distrust of Mahama over the dubious aircrafts deal, which had invariably earned him corrupt appellation
As a matter of fact, the commentators of our economy have been predicting economic downslide since President Mahama and his NDC government took over the governance of the country (Bawumiah 2015, 2016; World Bank 2016).
For example, according to Dr Bawumiah, in the last seven years alone under this NDC government, Ghana’s total debt has ballooned from GH¢9.5 billion to a projected GH¢99 billion by the end of 2015.
“What is clear is that, 90% (i.e. GHC89.5 billion) of Ghana’s total debt since independence has been accumulated under this NDC government from 2009-2015 i.e. the last seven years” (cityfmonline.com).
Moreover, the high inflation rate remain elevated at 18.5% in February 2016 compared to 17.7% in February 2015, even after the Central Bank’s 500 bps policy rate hikes. Ghana’s economic growth slowed for the fourth consecutive year to an estimated 3.4% in 2015 from 4% in 2014 as energy rationing, high inflation, and ongoing fiscal consolidation weighed on economic activity (World Bank, 2016).
It is against this background that Mahama’s critics insist he is incompetent, and I have no reason to confute their claims, my nephew.
Apparently, Mr Amidu has come out audaciously to tell the whole nation that the late President Mills set up a committee to investigate his then supposedly spendthrift Vice President(Mahama) on what he(Mills) perceived as an irrevocable dishonesty on the part of his Vice Mahama.
All the same, the late Mills) could not put his foot down and woefully allowed the committee to somehow turn a blind eye to his directives.
As a matter of fact, there are serious questions here that discerning Ghanaians must probe: is President Mahama indeed incompetent, a scattergood or corrupt?
And more so was the late Mills really unhappy about the conduct of his then Vice President, Mahama?
Moreover, did the Committee refuse to carry out President Mills directives?
My nephew, please pay attention while I try to pin the ostensible straddled jigsaw together.
First, let us mull over the former Attorney General, Mr Martin Amidu’s revelations on the corruption allegations.
It would be recalled that a few years ago, Mr Amidu came out and told the whole nation that in July 2011 there was a hue and cry about the prices for the acquisition of five (5) aircrafts for the Ghana Armed Forces.
Mr Amidu asseverated: “even though on 26th July 2011 the late Prof. Mills attempted to defend the purchase of the five aircrafts, he became convinced of the necessity to set up a committee to investigate those purchases”.
The overarching question here is: was the late Mills had a coruscation of suspicion on his mind and felt Mahama was trying to rip off the nation?
In a way, reflective thinkers can conclude that the late Mills was not happy with the deal. And, if that was not the case, why would he set up a committee to investigate Mahama, the architect of the whole deal?
In fact, it is an indictment on President Mahama and therefore the honest thing for him to do now is to come out and repudiate the corruption allegations, not just by words, but through actions. That is, President Mahama must do the honest thing by allowing the committee set up by late President Mills to resume its work immediately without any constraints.
By doing this, discerning Ghanaians will then take him (President Mahama) more seriously about his never ending claims of not being a corrupt leader and doing everything possible to fight the existential corruption.
Mr Amidu’s averment continues: “a Committee to Investigate the Processes of the Acquisition of Five Aircrafts (5) including Embraer 190 Aircraft and hanger for the Ghana Armed Forces consisting of Mr. William Aboah, Mr. George Amoah, and Brig. Gen. Allotey (Rtd) former Judge Advocate-General was put together”.
Based on the preceding revelations, I have no doubts whatsoever in my mind that Mr Amidu’s story is credible. First, Mr. Amidu has gone ahead and named the members of the committee set up by the late President Mills.
Secondly, the fact that none of the committee members has come out to repudiate or disassociate themselves from the allegations gives credence to Mr Amidu’s averment. The big question then is why have they kept quiet? Your guess is as good as mine.
Mr Amidu further avouched : “the terms of reference of the Committee as I was instructed and drafted them for the late President were: “(i) to investigate the processes adopted in selecting, negotiating, and agreeing on the acquisition of the aircrafts; (ii) to investigate the competitive advantage, prices of the aircrafts and the level of economic and financial due diligence conducted by relevant agencies in the process of acquisition of the aircrafts; and (iii) to investigate any other matter that in the opinion of the Committee is reasonably related to the foregoing terms of reference”. “Pressure groups never allowed the Committee to take off”.
“But the very fact that the late President Mills even contemplated this committee meant that he was uncomfortable with and suspicious of the alleged inflated prices of the aircrafts”.
My nephew, there we go. Amazing revelations! Did pressure groups indeed interfere with the work of a committee set up by President of the nation? Were the pressure groups from the ruling party? If so, do they have vested interests in the purchasing of the aircrafts or what?
Anyway, my nephew, whatever their reasons may be, their actions were unlawful, and can best be described as an attempt to pervert the cause of justice. Are we really serious as a nation at all, my nephew? How on earth can pressure groups mulishly and selfishly interfere in a legitimate committee’s work?
You see, my nephew, our problem as a nation is, we have sycophant, incompetent and ‘nodding yes men and women’ who are only interested in amassing wealth at the expense of the masses. So they would go to every extent to achieve such objective.
Undeniably, the Late President Mills put his trust in Mahama, but if we are to believe Mr. Amidu’s account of the corruption saga, we can then deduce that Mahama betrayed the trust the late Mills reposed in him. It therefore explains why the late President Mills set up a committee to investigate him.
In fact, there are serious issues here that need to be considered by the voting public. For, if, indeed the late President Mills did not trust Mahama prior to his death, why should discerning Ghanaians go ahead and hand over our sovereignty to a supposedly untrustworthy?
My nephew, it is important to note that the President of a nation is a serious job, and as such it requires a serious and committed person.
Therefore, if corruption cases are hanging on the neck of an individual who is looking after the national coffers, and has so far unwilling to seriously disprove such allegations, then discerning Ghanaians have to be really careful about handing him another term in office.
K. Badu, UK.
References:
www.cityfmonline.com
www.worldbank.org
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[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:25 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | N'Djamena (AFP) - Four Chadian soldiers have been killed after a mine planted by Boko Haram Islamists destroyed their vehicle, a security source said on Saturda | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715243%2F4-chad-troops-killed-by-boko-haram-mine.html.json | en | null | 4 Chad troops killed by 'Boko Haram mine' | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Troops from Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Benin have been fighting the jihadists as part of regional efforts to end the violence in the Lake Chad region. By Georges Gobet (AFP/File)
N'Djamena (AFP) - Four Chadian soldiers have been killed after a mine planted by Boko Haram Islamists destroyed their vehicle, a security source said on Saturday.
"An army car hit a mine planted by Boko Haram at Kaiga Kindji, near the border of Chad and Niger. There were four dead and a dozen wounded," said the security source, who requested anonymity.
Friday's bombing was the latest in a series of attacks on Chadian soldiers by Boko Haram militants, who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2015.
The Boko Haram insurgency has claimed more than 20,000 lives since it began its quest for a independent Islamist state in 2009 in northeast Nigeria.
The conflict has also spread to Niger, Chad and Cameroon, forcing more than 2.6 million people from their homes.
Troops from Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Benin have been fighting the jihadists as part of regional efforts to end the violence in the Lake Chad region.
This force has made significant gains in recent months against Boko Haram, driving them out of some of the group's Nigerian heartlands.
However, Boko Haram has continued to carry out suicide bombings and has retrenched to difficult-to-access areas such as the islands of Lake Chad. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715243/4-chad-troops-killed-by-boko-haram-mine.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f7c493f69b60258f657089375e71945530f5109cc16da84f15f77b3535fff956.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:25 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahmud Bawumiah has announced a policy that would see every constituency given US$1 million in poverty al | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716097%2Fnpp-to-give-each-constiteuncy-1m-per-year-bawumia.html.json | en | null | NPP to give each constiteuncy $1m per year Bawumia | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahmud Bawumiah has announced a policy that would see every constituency given US$1 million in poverty alleviation scheme should his party win power.
This will be part of a proposed US$275 million allocation per year to tackle issues relating to infrastructural development and poverty alleviation in rural and deprived communities across the country.
“Every constituency in Ghana, every year from this programme, will get the equivalent of US$1 million to spend on priority infrastructure. You can use this US$1 million a year to deal with the problems of the constituency in the rural and deprived areas. It is up to the local people to decide what their problems are and what to use that US$1 million for,” Dr. Bawumia said.
He explained that this would be part of a “Infrastructure for Poverty Alleviation Programme”, which will be established by a potential Nana Akufo-Addo government.
Speaking on Tuesday in Bunkpurugu, on the first day of Nana Akufo-Addo's 4-day tour of the Northern Region, Dr. Bawumia explained that the money for this programme will be drawn out of the capital budget of the country, which, according to the 2016 budget, stands at US$1.6 billion.
With each of the 275 constituencies benefiting from this programme, Dr. Bawumia noted that “we are going to put resources at the disposal of the rural communities and the poorest communities in every constituency.”
He stressed that “in the capital budget of the country, we are going to be spending US$1.6 billion on capital expenditures this year. Our new programme of infrastructure for poverty eradication is, therefore, going to take US$275 million from the capital expenditure budget.
The NPP with this programme, Dr. Bawumia stated is “going to focus on rural development, on the poor, and after four years of Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo, with every constituency getting US$4 million, you will see growth in infrastructural development and poverty alleviation” in all 275 constituencies.
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[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:41 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Footballers get a lot of attention from attractive women around the world. Ladies and girls who date these football players are popularly known as WAGs, whic | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715928%2Fana-ferreira-is-this-the-hottest-black-stars-wag.html.json | en | null | Ana Ferreira: Is this the hottest Black Stars WAG? | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Footballers get a lot of attention from attractive women around the world. Ladies and girls who date these football players are popularly known as WAGs, which was coined by the British media. 'WAG' is an acronym for Wives and Girlfriends.
Not only do you get to play the sport you love in front of thousands of fans every week while getting paid obscene amounts of money, you also tend to attract some of the most beautiful women in the world.
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[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:07 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The outspoken outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Martey, has revealed that political parties have made several attempts | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715979%2Fi-rejected-politicians-trasacco-house-100k-bribe-prof-m.html.json | en | null | I rejected politicians Trasacco house; $100K bribe Prof Martey | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The outspoken outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Martey, has revealed that political parties have made several attempts to buy his silence and keep him from criticizing the government.
The blunt Prof. Martey, during his tenure as Moderator, often made public statements against some government decisions and policies.
In a press conference today [Tuesday], Professor Martey said he had rejected several gifts and monies thrown at him by politicians with the sole purpose of silencing him.
“Politicians had tried all means to muzzle me, to get me but they can't, they come with bribes, fat envelopes, $100,000.”
He added that some of these politicians also come with “the promises that if you keep quiet we will give you a house at Trasacco with swimming pool… We will give you Four Wheel drive [vehicle] but you know what; these people were lucky that I do not have big dogs in my house else I would have released the dogs for them to bite them,” Professor Martey added.
Listen to Prof Martey below.
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:55 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Arsenal's 35m deal for Shkodran Mustafi has officially pushed the spending of the Premier League clubs past the 1billion mark. The Manchester clubs are the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716225%2Fnew-world-record-premier-league-transfer-window-spending-sm.html.json | en | null | Premier League transfer window spending smashes the 1bn mark | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Arsenal's £35m deal for Shkodran Mustafi has officially pushed the spending of the Premier League clubs past the £1billion mark.
The Manchester clubs are the top two spenders thus far-Manchester City have spent £168.2m, with their city rivals Manchester United coming second, with £145m. Arsene Wenger , following a poor start to the season have concluded late deals to come third in the list of spenders, £96m.
'This is the fourth summer in a row where we have seen record-breaking spending by Premier League clubs,' Dan Jones, partner and head of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said.
The clubs have been helped by the decision to release their TV income in July, rather than at the beginning of August.
Biggest transfer windows Premier League
2016: £1.021bn
2015: £901m
2014: £835m
2013: £630m
2008: £500m
2012: £490m
2011: £485m
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"Alhaji Alhasan Abdulai"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:14 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Since Islam came into being, more than 1,400 years ago on the vastly desert land of Saudi Arabia, the religion has been growing in large numbers rubbing shou | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715460%2Fthe-chief-imam-and-muslims-deserve-honor-for-promoting-peace.html.json | en | null | The Chief Imam And Muslims Deserve Honor For Promoting Peace In Ghana | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Since Islam came into being, more than 1,400 years ago on the vastly desert land of Saudi Arabia, the religion has been growing in large numbers rubbing shoulders with Christianity in most parts of the world.
Independent research bodies have indicated that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world especially in Europe and the United States of America where many people are converting to Islam and turning many buildings into mosques. The religion introduced through Prophet Mohammed (pbh) has succeeded in attracting massive following in mosques to pray regularly and follow the five main pillars of the religion that include the belief in the supremacy of one God with prophet Mohammed as his messenger; offer of prayers as prescribed; payment of zakat; observance of the Ramadan fast and performance of the hajj pilgrimage once in a lifetime.
One thing that seems to be a bother to all those who admire the lifestyles of Muslims is the extremist behavior of misguided section of Muslims whose stock in trade is to attack non-Muslims and those Muslims who do not share their religious beliefs and schools of thought. These groups that go by various labels as Alshabab, Boko Haram, and Talibans have succeeded in wreaking havoc on innocent people as they use weapons to kill, maim and seize people in the Middle Eastern nations of Iraq, Syria, and African nations of Nigeria, Somalia, and Kenya. Although the international community led by the United Nations and developed nations like the US, Britain, Germany and the like are working hard to do away with these insurgents, who are not considered Muslims; there are indications that it will take some time to wipe them out completely due to some financial benefits that accrue to them and their sponsors in what they do. However we are thankful to God that there are many nations whose Muslim leaders and citizens are busy working in line with the Islamic doctrines that require all Muslims to adhere towards promoting peace in the world at all times. We can vouch for majority Muslim nations Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore whose people seem to be enjoying trouble free existence so far.
Perhaps this is so because these nations apply Islamic laws to whip their citizens to fall in line. What these nations must do urgently is to tone down on the laws they apply especially to non-Muslims who errand to extend their assistance to all nations to educate Muslims to learn to live peacefully with non-Muslims in secular states. We need to commend the leaders of these nations for keeping extremists at bay making it possible for their citizens to live in peace. However we must also shower praises on Islamic leaders such as imams and preachers (in multi religious nations such as Ghana and other peaceful nations) for working very hard to promote peaceful coexistence.
One of such leaders is the National Chief Imam of Ghana Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu who heads Muslims in Ghana where Muslims come next to Christians in terms of numbers. Since his choice as the National Chief Imam two decades ago he has worked so hard to get Muslims to continue relating peacefully and closely with all people in Ghana irrespective of their religious leanings. He has constantly given Muslims advice in sermons in mosques and during marriage, naming, and funerals sessions for them to learn to live peacefully with each other and with Christians as done by Prophet Mohammed in his days. He has often advised all Muslim factions to remain united or run the risk of getting overwhelmed by opposing groups.
This has led to Muslims living peacefully in almost all communities, schools (where the boarding system is helping matters), work places, markets and barracks. He has not left out politician who he has been admonishing to work for peace in Muslim areas. To this end the National Chief Imam has sent strong signals to politicians that Muslims in Ghana do not want to be pitched against any political party, therefore, attempts by some politicians to incite them against other parties ahead of this year’s elections should stop immediately. No wonder that the successes chalked by the National Chief Imam has won him many Muslims and non-Muslim admirers who pay homage to him daily and offer gifts and awards the latest being the Martin Luther King Jnr award for peace conferred on him by the government of the United States of America through its Ambassador in Accra.
After receiving a number of awards abroad the National Chief Imam has also won National Awards from succeeding governments of Ghana and has also been conferred with Honorary Doctorate award by the University of Ghana. Being an Arabic educationist himself the National Chief Imam has built and is running basic schools in Accra and other parts of Ghana and is about to run a higher school of learning at Kasoa near Accra. He is also a philanthropist who has been taking care of many school going children across Ghana and is also providing food and shelter daily at his home to needy people and travellers from the sub region.
The lifestyle and achievements of the National Chief Imam have been factors that influence many of his followers who are Imams, Preachers, writers and Educationalists. These men have established organizations that are running schools offering support to orphans, building mosques and digging wells across Ghana. One such person who is doing very well is Sheikh Mustapha Ibrahim, Chairman of Islamic Council for Development and Humanitarian Services (ICODEHS). His outfit a leading NGO in Ghana, has since the past 20 years built many mosques, schools, clinics, and offered scholarships to students some of who are orphans.
Today due to his achievements in Ghana ICODEHS under has been given permission by donors in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar to supervise development projects such as mosques and schools in Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria among other nations of Africa. ICODEHS has also introduced a radio broadcast program on MARHABA Radio in Ghana through which Muslims and non-Muslims are being educated on the tenets of Islam including marriage, child care and how to offer Islamic prayers and payment of zakat among others. Through the programs and news items on Islamic activities by ICODEHS many people have come to understand Islam better.
Sheikh Mustapha is also the Chairman of an organization formed by the National Chief Imam known as Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Education Fund (SUNSETFUND). Though this organization more than 900 students are currently being assisted to go through tertiary education in Ghana under The Education Trust Fund of Ghana. With the feats chalked by the National Chief Imam and his advisors and Imams there is no doubt that Ghana is likely to march on promoting peaceful coexistence in Ghana.
Executive Director
EANFOWORLD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:30 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor, says shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing plant on Wednesday for mandatory maintenance may result in power cuts across the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716108%2Fatuabo-shutdown-may-cause-dumsor-jinapor.html.json | en | null | Atuabo shutdown may cause dumsor Jinapor | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor, says shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing plant on Wednesday for mandatory maintenance may result in power cuts across the country.
The Minister’s comment contradicts an assurance by CEO of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), William Amuna, when the shutdown was announced on August 29.
Mr Amuna had said the ten-day shutdown will not result in power outages, assuring plans have been put in place to increase intake from the Bui Power Plant to feed the grid.
He said power from the Bui plant will be increased to 220 megawatts to complement some 100 megawatts of power from the Ameri Power Plant.
However, the Deputy Power Minister explains despite the available power production capacity, technical challenges my impede smooth power production.
He said some of the plants have depended on gas, especially Ameri and other thermal plants, hence with the Atuabo shutdown there is possible shortfall in gas supply.
“We may switch some of the plants to light crude. We appeal to Ghanaians to bear with us in the event that we may be doing some switching,” he said.
The Atuabo shutdown, which starts from Wednesday, August 31 is to enable engineers to carry out routine maintenance works on the Western Region based gas processes facility.
This planned ten-day maintenance will be third since lean gas and associated liquids production begun.
Mr Jinapor has meanwhile assured that should there be a deficit in power supply it will not persist for long.
“We don’t anticipate the shutdown to be for a long period of time. My understanding is that is for a couple of days,” the Deputy Minister assured.
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[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:23 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Asante Kotoko have targeted a vintage victory against Berekum Chelsea on match day 27 of the Ghana Premier League. Berekum Chelsea were one of the sides that | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715202%2Fghana-premier-league-kotoko-to-face-berekum-chelsea-in-kuma.html.json | en | null | Ghana Premier League: Kotoko to face Berekum Chelsea in Kumasi | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Asante Kotoko have targeted a vintage victory against Berekum Chelsea on match day 27 of the Ghana Premier League.
Berekum Chelsea were one of the sides that defeated Kotoko in the first half of the league and also managed a 0-3 defeat against the Porcupine Warriors in Kumasi, so the hosts are looking forward to avenging those two successive defeats in the league.
Match facts and team news
Kotoko
The Porcupine Warriors have lost a game at home this season, having won seven and five drawn 5.
Kotoko were held to a goalless draw by Aduana Stars in their last home game on match day 24.
They have drawn three and won two of their home league games in the second round of the season.
Dauda Mohammed, the arrow head of the Kotoko team and club's skipper Amos Frimpong are on eight goals apiece, making them the leading joint top scorers of the Kumasi giants in the league.
Asante Kotoko in their last league game settled for a one all draw against relegation threatened Sekondi Hasaacas at Essipon Sports Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors are still in contention for the league title, trailing, the league leaders, Wa All Stars by four points, with four matches to spare.
Berekum Chelsea
The Blues are not in a comfortable position, lying 11 on the league table. But have a game in hand against Medeama, due to the latter's CAF Confederation's Cup match against M.O Bejaia.
Berekum Chelsea will be missing the services of their marksman and leading top scorer, Saddick Adams, who is on trials in Turkey.
The visitors are poor away performers, having lost 10 and drawn two of their 12 trips this season in the league.
They are yet to pick a point in an away league game in the second round, having lost all five.
Head to head
Kotoko have won four and lost two of their 7 home league games against Berekum Chelsea. Berekum Chelsea made the headlines last season when they became the first non-Kumasi club, since Akotex in 1971 to defeat the Porcupine Warriors 0-3 at home.
These sides have met 14 times in the league. The hosts have won six times, while the visitors have four wins and four have ended in draws.
However, Berekum Chelsea are unbeaten in their last three games against Kotoko, (W2, D1).
For more sports news visit allSports.com.gh | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715202/ghana-premier-league-kotoko-to-face-berekum-chelsea-in-kuma.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/5b8558480d267c9cb07d69cb705294a663e05af0e58071a26b97200427b7b362.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T20:51:02 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Medeama coach Prince Owusu is set to quit the club following his absence from the side's 2-0 win at Ebusua Dwarfs on Sunday, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.[ | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715443%2Fmedeama-coach-prince-owusu-set-to-quit-after-absence-in-win.html.json | en | null | Medeama coach Prince Owusu set to quit after absence in win at Ebusua Dwarfs | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Medeama coach Prince Owusu is set to quit the club following his absence from the side's 2-0 win at Ebusua Dwarfs on Sunday, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.
Owusu did not travel with the team to Cape Coast following recent fans agitation against his reign
The former Tema Youth coach was prevented from holding a training session with his players on Friday.
The fans fingered him for their painful elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup at the hands of Algerian side MO Bejaia.
Ghana's biggest football portal can reveal the ex- Khartoum assistant trainer is considering leaving his post amidst the massive supporters protest.
The club have remained tight-lipped on the matter with sources telling GHANAsoccernet a decision on his future will be taken this week.
Owusu replaced Swedish Tom Strand and since enjoyed a fairly decent run.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715443/medeama-coach-prince-owusu-set-to-quit-after-absence-in-win.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/58d364f2d44741cd9f9eb70aa678729ea740606b096b4495bec05f2d7bf5513c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:09 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.Facebook.com) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716014%2Ffacebook-ceo-goes-to-nigeria-to-witness-africas-tech-revolu.html.json | en | null | Facebook CEO goes to Nigeria to witness Africa's tech revolution | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.Facebook.com) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and explore Nollywood.
Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa.
One of his first stops on the trip was to visit a 'Summer of Code Camp' at the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, known as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria.
CcHub opened in 2011 and at the time didn't even have an office. Five years later they fill three floors and the roof of a building. At CcHub people can learn how to code, developers can get help launching their first products, and find mentors and funding.
At CcHub Zuckerberg met with developers like Temi Giwa, who runs a platform called Life Bank (http://www.LifeBank.ng) that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria. Life Bank saves lives by mobilizing blood donations, taking inventory of all blood available in the country, and delivering blood in the right condition to where it is needed.
After visiting CcHub Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said:
“This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I'll be meeting with developers and entrepreneurs, and learning about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria. The energy here is amazing and I'm excited to learn as much as I can.
“The first place I got to visit was the Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB) in Yaba. I got to talk to kids at a summer coding camp and entrepreneurs who come to CcHub to build and launch their apps. I'm looking forward to meeting more people in Nigeria.”
Meeting developers at Andela
Mark then went to Andela, an engineering organization that is building the next generation of technical leaders in Africa.
Andela is a business that recruits the most talented technologists in Africa and shapes them into world-class developers through a four-year technical leadership program. In the two years since it was founded, Andela has accepted just over 200 engineers from a pool of more than 40,000 applicants. Andela developers spend six months mastering a technical stack and contributing to open source projects before being placed with global technology companies as full-time, distributed teammates, working out of Andela headquarters in Lagos and Nairobi.
Earlier this year, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invested in Andela after being impressed by the company's innovative model of learning and its drive to connect the global technology ecosystem with the most talented developers in Africa.
Seni Sulyman, Director, Andela Lagos, said: “We are excited and honored to welcome Mark Zuckerberg to Lagos. His visit reinforces not only his support of Andela’s mission, but his belief that indeed the next generation of great technology leaders will come out of Lagos, Nigeria and cities across Africa. Andela has created a platform for passionate, driven software developers and engineers to break into the global tech ecosystem, but the barriers to entry are still very high. Mark’s visit demonstrates to all Nigerian developers and entrepreneurs that they’ve caught the attention of the tech world, and they are capable of succeeding on a truly global level."
At the end of the day Zuckerberg stopped by an Express WiFi stand in Lagos owned by Rosemary Njoku. Facebook's Express WiFi lets entrepreneurs like Rosemary set up a hot spot to help their community access apps and services built by local developers.
(Link to Mark's post: http://APO.af/eTWrly) | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716014/facebook-ceo-goes-to-nigeria-to-witness-africas-tech-revolu.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/25e32e1d045a276db1e3532a9a5f6e4a9e44eabc7f6bc3c3bd1165d361c2a01a.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:19 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | By Eunice Tekie Tei, GNA Tease (E/R), Aug 26, GNA - The Afram Plains South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed absolute confid | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715168%2Fkwahu-afram-plains-south-ndc-defends-mp.html.json | en | null | Kwahu Afram Plains South NDC defends MP | null | null | www.modernghana.com | By Eunice Tekie Tei, GNA
Tease (E/R), Aug 26, GNA - The Afram Plains South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed absolute confidence in the party's Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Joseph Appiah Boateng.
The Deputy Communications Officer, Mr. Daniel Awute, said claims and any suggestions that the MP was a law-breaker, were completely false.
He told a press conference held in Tease by the party that desperate attempts by Mr. Boateng's opponents to drag his name into the mud would not succeed.
He has never been arrested or fled from justice in any part of the world.
Mr. Awute said if it was indeed true that the MP was a fugitive, there should be no difficulty for the country where he broke the law to apply to Interpol for him to be arrested and send back to face justice.
Peddling untruths about the man just to make him look bad was not a dignified thing for anybody to do, he added.
He urged the people in the constituency to ignore what he said were the wicked lies and stand solidly behind the MP to bring development to the area.
Mr. Awute rallied them to vote massively to return him to parliament in the coming election to reward him for his good job.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715168/kwahu-afram-plains-south-ndc-defends-mp.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/be622ff2132e609e2411768f455dae4ff2cd04bc3fa5bb35fe8a512ec46b7c11.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | By Darlos Tong, GNA Gowire (U/E), Aug. 30, GNA - The chief of Gowire Traditional Area, Naaba Peter Apiniyela II, has appealed to the Upper East Regional Police | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716088%2Fchief-of-gowrie-offers-land-for-police-post.html.json | en | null | Chief of Gowrie offers land for Police Post | null | null | www.modernghana.com | By Darlos Tong, GNA
Gowire (U/E), Aug. 30, GNA - The chief of Gowire Traditional Area, Naaba Peter Apiniyela II, has appealed to the Upper East Regional Police Command to establish a police post at Gowrie to assist in curbing the increasing armed robbery attacks.
The chief said motor bike snatching and cattle rustling was becoming rampant and cited a recent incident where a drinking bar in the area was robbed at gun point.
This left many of the residents in fear, Naaba Apiniyela said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at Gowire.
He said together with his elders and the custodian of land, the Tindaana, were ready to offer land for the construction of a Police Post and also provide accommodation for the police personnel who would be sent there to work.
He also appealed to the Bongo District Assembly to liaise with the Ghana Water Company which has a treatment plant in the area to connect the seven communities under Gowire with pipe -borne water.
The said communities are Yorogo, Zaare, Nyariga, Vea, Zoko, Balungu and Gowrie. GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716088/chief-of-gowrie-offers-land-for-police-post.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/91693443af95f9a3d24a72e61ef5af40178e008cbeef4402efd734fcc735b350.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T22:51:34 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Marcus Rashford struck in injury time to snatch a 1-0 win over Hull City and preserve Manchester United 39;s perfect start to the Premier League campaign. T | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715306%2Fmarcus-rashford-snatches-victory-for-manchester-united-at-hu.html.json | en | null | Marcus Rashford snatches victory for Manchester United at Hull | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Marcus Rashford struck in injury time to snatch a 1-0 win over Hull City and preserve Manchester United's perfect start to the Premier League campaign.
The youngster, introduced off the bench in the second half, latched onto Wayne Rooney’s dangerous low cross to spark wild celebrations amongst the visiting support. Until then, it had looked as though both sides would drop their first points in a match that failed to create many fireworks as the rain lashed down at the KC Stadium.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had some United fans celebrating after his early header rebounded off the hoardings and rippled the back netting, and Robert Snodgrass planted a free kick just wide in the only real incidents of a drab opening period.
Jose Mourinho rang the changes midway through the second half, bringing on Rashford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Anthony Martial and Juan Mata. And it almost paid immediate dividends, Rashford thwarted only by a superb low save by Eldin Jakupovic.
Paul Pogba, kept reasonably quiet by a pugnacious Hull midfield, shaved the post with a curling effort before David Meyler blazed over from the edge of the box.
The match looked to be headed towards a draw until Wayne Rooney skipped past the challenge of Ahmed Elmohamady and crossed on a plate for Rashford to tap home.
United’s late win means only they and Chelsea have won their first three Premier League matches, with the Red Devils second on goal difference. Hull’s first defeat sees them slip to fifth. | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715306/marcus-rashford-snatches-victory-for-manchester-united-at-hu.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6c670e8aa4556ba1c51b5b77bbdb642524c85feccab183a5872a2108fcc34057.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:38 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Reports of incidents of monetary extortions at our entry points both at the ports and border posts across the length and breadth of this country have been ri | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715050%2Fextortion-in-the-name-of-immigration.html.json | en | null | Extortion In The Name Of Immigration | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Reports of incidents of monetary extortions at our entry points both at the ports and border posts across the length and breadth of this country have been rife, but most often than not, it is only those who fall victim that feel the pinch of this menace.
It is unacceptable when perpetrators of such disgraceful acts extend their activities to the premier airport of the country, the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), which serves as the main entry point into Ghana.
Yesterday, The Chronicle carried a front page news item under the headline, “Baptist Church worried over high visa fees”, in which Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Baptist Convention was troubled over monetary extortions at the KIA.
According to the story, the Man of God, who was speaking at the opening of a four-day All Africa Baptist General Assembly, hosted by Ghana Baptist Convention in Accra, appealed to the government to reduce the $150 charge for arrival visa fees at the KIA.
Rev Dr Adu-Gyamfi stressed that Ghana's charges appear to be on the high side and is three times higher than what visitors pay at other airports on the African continent.
According to him, information gathered indicates that a visitor who arrives at the Kotoka International Airport and pleads for reduction of the fee is asked to pay less, but he or she would not be given a receipt.
He appealed to the government to as a matter of urgency work hard to ensure that the canker is nipped in the bud.
Rev Dr. Adu Gyamfi wants to know where all the revenues go and The Chronicle associates itself with this poignant question
The Second Lady, Mrs. Matilda Amissah-Arthur, who was the guest speaker for the occasion promised to carry the visa fee complaint of the church to the appropriate governmental department for redress.
It is worthy to note that this is not the first time such a story is being aired or reported in the Ghanaian media, but it appears that the more the issue is being talked about, the more the uniformed officers at the various ports of entry continue to engage in these acts.
The Chronicle is very much aware that as a result of the unpatriotic attitude of some state security personnel, including the police, Ghana Immigration Service and CEPS, travelling through the KIA has become a hazardous experience.
Occurrences at the KIA make using the Ghana airport as awful as travelling by road across the borders of Ghana to Togo and Nigeria where immigration and security officers intimidate, harass and extort money from travellers in broad daylight.
A story is told of a Ghanaian young lady who was travelling to South Africa on November 4, 2014, for her graduate studies.
The report was that she was bullied by officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at the Kotoka International Airport, after which they managed to extort all the US$150 she had on her.
This happened because the GIS officials realised that the young lady was travelling out of the country for the very first time and saw her as an easy prey.
The official behind the counter refused to stamp her passport unless she paid. Being uninformed and naive, she pleaded with this official, but he would not budge, insisting he wouldn't stamp the passport until she had paid him.
Scared and confused, the poor girl was pushed into the small room in the right corner of the immigration processing area of the airport. Anyone who has ever travelled out of Ghana knows this area.
“While there, they asked her to empty her handbag, and she did. They then snatched the only money she had on her; US$150; the only cash her family could raise for her to go to school, and they took it from her”, the report said.
It is the desire of the paper that, now that Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Baptist Convention has added his voice to this issue in the presence of the Second Lady, the government would set up a committee to go into it and rid the airport of such miscreants.
It must be placed on record that not only is the issue an embarrassment to our dear country, which prides itself as the Gate-way to West Africa.
A stitch in time saves nine! | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715050/extortion-in-the-name-of-immigration.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/d0e7301642c696d5fbb58ca67ffec4cdc20a1f1696d0f3c075dfa84dc8421fbc.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:52:19 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Tunis (AFP) - Graft in Tunisia has reached epidemic proportions, the head of the national anti-graft body INLC said on Tuesday, and urged the new government t | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716044%2Fcorruption-epidemic-in-tunisia-anti-graft-chief.html.json | en | null | Corruption 'epidemic' in Tunisia: anti-graft chief | null | null | www.modernghana.com | INLC head Chawki Tabib, pictured on December 4, 2013, took advantage of the presentation of a report at a news conference to urge firm action against corruption. By Fethi Belaid (AFP/File)
Tunis (AFP) - Graft in Tunisia has reached "epidemic" proportions, the head of the national anti-graft body INLC said on Tuesday, and urged the new government to eradicate the "barons of corruption".
The unity government that took office in the North African nation on Monday has made the fight against corruption a priority.
Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has also announced the abolition of a ministry previously dedicated to battling corruption to concentrate state resources on the INLC.
Chawki Tabib, who was appointed to head the INLC at the beginning of the year, took advantage of the presentation of a report at a news conference on Tuesday to urge firm action.
"We conclude that it has reached the epidemic stage, but an epidemic we can still tackle if all efforts are devoted to fight corruption" and if the premier follows through with his pledge, Tabib said.
"The barons of corruption who have infiltrated the state apparatus, the media and the ruling parties must be eradicated," he added.
And without naming names, he said the scourge also affects the judiciary.
Tabib told AFP that experts had assessed the annual cost of corruption and poor governance in public contracts at "two billion dinars" (around 800 million euros).
"It is too much for our economy," he said.
Tabib called for strengthening the law, especially when it came to assets and conflicts of interest.
According to a recent study by the NGO Transparency International, more than two thirds of Tunisians believe that corruption has increased in their country in the past year.
Experts say state corruption under the dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who was ousted after the Arab Spring of 2011 has now given way to petty corruption in all areas of daily life. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716044/corruption-epidemic-in-tunisia-anti-graft-chief.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/18ab87fb47911675d3af322787964836b01b9b567d3771043d8a7cde4b47e36a.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:56 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Four people have been injured in a gas explosion in the Suhum municipality of the Eastern Region. The victims, Constable Raymond Abaeiyei, Rebeca Nartey (h | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716155%2Fgas-explosion-injures-cop-family.html.json | en | null | Gas Explosion Injures Cop, Family | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Four people have been injured in a gas explosion in the Suhum municipality of the Eastern Region.
The victims, Constable Raymond Abaeiyei, Rebeca Nartey (his wife) and their two children, are currently receiving treatment at the Suhum Government Hospital.
The incident occurred in the neighbourhood of a police barrack at Jehovah Rapha, Tuesday morning.
The Suhum Police Commander, Supt. Yahaya Muchiraru, briefing DAILY GUIDE on the occurrence, stated that the cop was about to leave for work when his wife approached him to switch on the gas cylinder for her to cook with.
According to Supt. Muchiraru, when the constable was doing that, he forgot that the regulator was faulty and so there was an explosion at the porch, injuring the rest of the family members in the room. He added that the fire spread wide across the room and burnt some of their belongings.
A Fire Service team was called in, who succeeded in putting out the blaze, which was about to get into other rooms in the house.
FROM Daniel Bampoe, Suhum | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716155/gas-explosion-injures-cop-family.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/712dcad44b4e369b5ecb9f75ada813132a9d1b12f2c08631258514f7978371af.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:37 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The Ghana National Gas Company Limited is to undergo a planned maintenance of its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo in the Ellembelle district of the Wester | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715709%2Fatuabo-gas-plant-to-shut-down-for-maintenance.html.json | en | null | Atuabo Gas plant to shut down for maintenance | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Ghana National Gas Company Limited is to undergo a planned maintenance of its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo in the Ellembelle district of the Western Region.
In a statement signed by the Corporate Communication’s Manager of the company Alfred Ogbamey said “the plant has been in operation for more than 12,000 hours since pre-comissioning and commissioning activities started in 2014.
This mandatory outage is required by original equipment manufacturers and vendors for maintenance of certain critical components of the gas processing plant on periodic basis and to facilitate warranty assurance on the installed equipment.
The shutdown according to Ghana Gas will last for 10 calendar days starting Wednesday 31st August.
Mr. Ogbamey also indicated that the Volta River Authority VRA and other customers of Ghana Gas as well as Tullow Oil have been informed of this planned maintenance.
This shutdown comes three days after workers of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited protested at Atuabo over poor working conditions.
Their demonstration was subsequently described by the company as illegal.
The workers are due to meet management of their issues.
It is however not clear how the VRA intends to mitigate the effect the planned maintenance will have on power supply.
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By: Obrempong Yaw Ampofo/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715709/atuabo-gas-plant-to-shut-down-for-maintenance.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/84363aaf2d5e575932732478ccd584dfb2ac1752f532fb05480a7755403c28e2.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:19 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Nairobi (AFP) - Kenyan police raided the country's Olympic headquarters Saturday probing a corruption scam that saw some of the nation's athletes deprived of te | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715252%2Fkenyan-police-raid-olympic-headquarters-over-corruption-scam.html.json | en | null | Kenyan police raid Olympic headquarters over corruption scam | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Kenya's Sports Minister Hassan Wario on Thursday announced the disbanding of the Kenyan Olympic committee after the allegations surfaced. By Simon Maina (AFP/File)
Nairobi (AFP) - Kenyan police raided the country's Olympic headquarters Saturday probing a corruption scam that saw some of the nation's athletes deprived of team uniforms at the Rio Games.
Three top Olympic officials have already been arrested in the investigation, and the raid turned up dozens of boxes containing uniforms provided by sports goods manufacturer NIKE that were destined to be worn by athletes at the Rio opening ceremony.
"The raid was conducted this morning and several dozens of cartons with the sports kits have been recovered," a police source told AFP.
"The investigation is centered on the misappropriation of Sports kits donated by NIKE... and not given to the athletes."
The Olympic opening ceremony provides an occasion for delegations from all competing nations to march proudly in smart uniforms into the main Olympic stadium.
But at the Rio opening ceremony, the Kenyan team wore a mismatch of outfits because a number of delegates never got the official uniform.
Police earlier announced the arrest on Friday of Francis Paul, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), his deputy James Chicha and Stephen Ara Sou, who headed the Kenyan delegation to Rio.
The three are implicated in the uniform scam and also face allegations of mismanagement of Kenya's Rio delegation.
The latest allegations come on the heals of a major drugs scandal that has dogged Kenyan athletics for years and resulted in dozens of competitors receiving lengthy bans.
The three officials, held at a police station in northeastern Nairobi, are due to be charged on Monday for theft of official sports gear as well as mismanagement, a police source said.
The Kenyan government on August 18 ordered a probe into the charges, notably the alleged theft of sports uniforms but also the presence in the Kenyan delegation of officials who had no function related to the Games.
- 'Someone should pay' -
The allegations of mismanagement and corruption had a direct impact on the Kenyan athletes at the Rio games -- who nonetheless clocked up their best Olympics yet with 13 medals -- including six golds -- putting them in 15th place overall, the best by an African nation by far.
When javelin thrower Julius Yego, the world champion, turned up at Nairobi airport to head to the Games, he found out he was not even booked on a flight to Rio. He ended up winning a silver medal at the Games despite his travel hardships.
Kenya's Sports Minister Hassan Wario on Thursday announced the disbanding of the Kenyan Olympic committee after the allegations surfaced.
But secretary-general Paul, who is now in custody, said that Wario did not have the legal competence to disband the NOCK, which is overseen by the International Olympic Committee, not the Kenyan government.
Wario himself has faced calls for his resignation, and on Wednesday he too was questioned in connection with the probe.
Kenya's Olympic team captain, marathon runner and elected MP Wesley Korir, welcomed the NOCK officials' arrests.
"Someone should pay the price," he said, as he called on Wario to resign.
"If you are the head of an organisation and you don't even know what is going on, my friend you are supposed to go home."
Kenya's Olympics was in trouble before the Rio Games even began.
The country's middle distance, long distance and marathon runners are world beaters, and enjoy huge international prestige and adulation in their own country. But doping scandals have tarnished their achievements.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) only cleared the country's athletes at the last minute to take part in the Games, after parliamentarians had botched the passage of a new law designed to convince world authorities that Kenya is serious about tackling the widespread doping that has seen at least 40 athletes banned since 2012.
Kenyan athletics coach and team manager Michael Rotich was ordered home from Rio and is facing court action amid allegations he demanded bribes to warn athletes ahead of doping tests. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715252/kenyan-police-raid-olympic-headquarters-over-corruption-scam.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/60fee277df387e9229555e962cc432a8faf92d43c6809d823bcc0271e59ab5a9.json | |
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"Abdul Bashit Abdulai"
] | 2016-08-28T00:50:46 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | You may have been recruited from a top-notched school as an undergraduate or a postgraduate or better still through networking for a summer internship with B | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715315%2Fthe-monkey-in-an-organizational-hierarchy.html.json | en | null | The Monkey In An Organizational Hierarchy | null | null | www.modernghana.com | You may have been recruited from a top-notched school as an undergraduate or a postgraduate or better still through networking for a summer internship with Bank of America or Goldman Sachs, a contract with Citi bank, or perhaps a permanent role with HSBC. Whatever and however you get the job, you would intend to reach the peak of the corporate hierarchy and hence, you may be mirrored a monkey in the forest looking forward to becoming a king. There is some hazing, a natural hierarchy and some organizational rituals you may go through to advance the corporate ladder. The nature and complexity of your job varies as you progress through the ranks of the organization.
As a junior employee starting from the base of the hierarchy, I will refer to you as a monkey. Don’t you like it? I don’t expect an answer though.
Again, you are a monkey and your primary role is to plan, analyze, organize, and collect bananas for the bigger monkeys (that is your superiors) along the food chain in your organization. You would be faced with the daunting tasks of organizing business meetings, keeping superior calendar, filing of records, etc as per your Job description.
Minor jobs requiring the use of Microsoft suite-personal computer operation, word processing, and spreadsheet would form a cardinal part of your responsibility. You would be expected to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work under demanding conditions with many interruptions as you continue to fetch more bananas for your superiors. In my part of the world, you may have to run the random tasks of buying roasted plantain and peanuts or pick up laundry for the bigger monkeys in the office.
In some years ahead, you become a senior employee if you are lucky to be promoted by the telling of your hard work and other considerations. As a better and well groomed monkey now, you`ll be tasked to manage the junior employees to ensure that they don’t mess up in carrying out their responsibilities especially meeting clients orders.
You spend most of your time visiting and meeting clients outside the organization to persuade them to trade or transaction business with your firm especially if you have the business development executive tag in JP Morgan. Skills in customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, analysis, excellent judgment, and strong business acumen are typical of these bigger monkeys. Don’t forget so soon, these monkeys are also equally not liberated in fetching a basket of bananas for the bigger monkeys above the ladder.
Assuming you don’t press the exit button and rise through to a management position within the organization, and probably a CFO, you will be playing roles in financial strategy, treasury management, taxation, budgeting & forecasting, asset management, corporate finance and research. Beware we still get a lot more of the budding chimps below the ladder to revert to with some tasks to execute. Indeed, getting closer to the peak of the pyramid, it is quite challenging and brain exhausting to say the least. Chief among the responsibilities of these monkeys include building strong business relationships, and winning key clients especially from the grips of competitors, execution of deals and managing projects.
They ensure that decisions emanating from the meeting rooms meet the taste buds of the MD`s as well as seeing these decisions through. They interface the MD and the chimps below them to ensure that the latter don’t deviate from the corporate goals and strategies. If you are the COO or in a similar position, you naturally become the third eye of the MD in getting the work done through the burgeoning chimps that are within their jurisdiction. Increasing the asset under management-AUM to a competitive level in a bank or the commercial discovery of mineral deposits in petroleum and mining industry are star achievements that could catapult you to the next level – Managing Director.
Advancing the ladder through to becoming a Managing Director resembles a monkey being a king of the forest. In this piece, the MD position is the apex of the pyramid though we may have other higher roles especially in other nations like VP-Global IT, in Google, in USA. All the other chimps down the ladder owe their loyalty and commitment to the MD. The MD plays critical roles in bringing in new businesses, executes major negotiations, seal deals and sustains the business. It is either `in` or `out ‘for the role of the MD. The MD will often continue to have his head above the water as far as the bottom-line is remarkable or get kick out if the company hits a business Armageddon. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715315/the-monkey-in-an-organizational-hierarchy.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/593657f18fb18e0739ec6e84a808b76fd1d98406af1a81c5ebe931ca6ac4575a.json | |
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"Francis Kwarteng"
] | 2016-08-30T22:52:18 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | GHANAIAN-BASED MUSICOLOGIST PROFESSOR JOHN COLLINS, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ldquo;Ghanaian highlife is one of the oldest popular dance-music styles of Africa he | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716052%2Fhighlife-legend-samuel-owusus-social-philosophy-of-music-1.html.json | en | null | Highlife Legend Samuel Owusus Social Philosophy Of Music 1 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | GHANAIAN-BASED MUSICOLOGIST PROFESSOR JOHN COLLINS, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
“Ghanaian highlife is one of the oldest popular dance-music styles of Africa…”
ALEXIS AKWAGYIRAM, BBC
“Highlife, a musical genre that originated in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, fused African rhythms with western music.
“The sound, of which there were a few variations, generally combined multiple guitar rhythms with a brass band backing, as well as various percussion instruments.
“Its roots can be traced back to the 1880s to the music of marching bands and sailors' palm wine groups.
“The term 'highlife,’ which was coined in the 1920s, is thought to be a reference to parties by the European upper-class…Professor John Collins—a musicologist at the University of Ghana—wrote: ‘By combining...so-called high-class music with local street tunes, a totally different type of music was born—the highlife we know today’…This music became the soundtrack to the birth of an independent nation in 1957."
INTRODUCTION
What happened to the “Yaa Amponsah” guitar chords and rhythm of our traditional highlife? Ebo Taylor, a distant maternal relative of this author and an influential versatile guitarist, record producer, and songwriter, represented this unique motif of “Yaa Amponsah” exclusively based on guitar instrumentation, namely guitar riffs and licks and fills, during the heyday of classic highlife (Listen to Ogyatanaa’s classic “Yaa Amponsah”).
The “Yaa Amponsah” guitar motif came to dominate the landscape of traditional highlife for a long time.
Are we ever taught in schools that the Cape Coast-born Kwame Asare (or Jacob Sam, born in 1903) was probably “the first highlife guitarist” and that he “recorded the first Ghanaian highlife music known as ‘Yaa Amponsah’”?
Do we even recall the sakyi beats/highlife of Thomas Frimpong, of Dr. K. Gyasi and his band, the Noble Kings?
Or, of the technically complicated guitar-driven sakyi highlife of Eric Agyeman?
Or, of the powerful “odonson-palm-wine” influenced highlife of Francis Kenya who sang in his native Nzema?
Or, of the 19th-entury Adaha brass-band highlife of the Fantis and its drum-and-voice edition (konkomba or konkoma)?
Or, of the 1930’s percussion-, accordion- and guitar-driven Fanti Osibisaaba highlife?
Also a productive highlife and Afrobeat pioneer, Taylor would then go on to influence hip-hop in the West in unexpected ways, including the high profile example of international R&B sensation Usher sampling the former’s classic “Heaven” for his smash hit “She Don’t Know.”
In a nutshell, highlife is just as powerful. No wonder Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, the leading proponent of Afrocentric theory, says Western classical music is not more “classical” than highlife. He was not lying. He was actually stating a position based on the cultural facts of life.
Finally, Taylor’s song “Kwame,” a classic piece he dedicated to the great Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, is a beautiful track, a masterpiece that memorializes or celebrates the world’s “Africa’s Man of the Millennium.” In point of fact, Taylor has been around long enough to know that Nkrumah did more for Ghanaian music that any other Ghanaian leader for that matter.
SOME INTERESTING OBSERVATIONS
Traditional highlife and palm-wine music count among our most cherished music genres of all time.
In Ghana, gifted folk-guitarist Koo Nimo represents the best tradition of palm-wine music in modern history.
It is unfortunate that these music genres are being overshadowed by new developments. But it is all good if not for the better.
Improvisational melodizing of music on computer-generated formats such as the synthesizer has, no doubt, added enormously to the aesthetic richness of music in general, although the same technology also increasingly stifles creativity and generally makes many a music (record) producer lazy.
All these bring back memories of the dramatic changes that have since taken place in Ghana’s meandering historical musicology, most relatively recently the Burgher-highlife of a number of influential musicians, songwriters, performers, singers and producers, including, but not limited to, George Darko, Charles Amoah, Lee Duodu, Mike Gyamfi, Bessa Simmons, Michael Jackson look-alike Geeman (an ex-convict and now a New York-based pastor married to a woman we know very well, a lady who was once the wife of one of our closest friends, a psychologist, in New York), Ben Brako, Pozo Hayes, and Rex Gyamfi.
These dramatic changes have largely been positively transformational, even lasting well into the long reach of the 21th century.
Even the pioneers of hiplife like Reggie Rockstone cannot deny the enormous influence of highlife and its dramatic transformations on the former.
We also see the contemporary generation of hiplife musicians, producers, songwriters and singers sampling old-school highlife repertoires as well as collaborating with old-school members of traditional highlife.
From Sarkodie and American rapper Ace Hood, from Becca and South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, from Wiyaala and Ghanaian alternative rock band Dark Suburb (see also Wiyaala and Moroccan pop star Ahmed Soultan) to M.anifest and maverick American songstress Sarah White, collaborations based on cross-fertilization between and among music genres are certainly bound to expand the frontiers as well as to enrich the cultural landscape of Ghanaian music in general.
As a matter of fact jazz, funk, soul and other forms of popular music from the West, America and Europe specifically, and other music forms from the Caribbean, such as reggae, merengue, calypso and salsa (and other music forms from Cuba), to mention but a four, have also impacted Ghanaian music in its earlier stages of development, although merengue and salsa have deeper African roots than is commonly acknowledged or accepted.
Perhaps eclectic drummer Guy Warren’s Afro-jazz comes to mind.
What is more, Ghana’s cultural richness and ethnic diversity add to the nation’s compelling musical aesthetics.
The agbadza and borborbor of Ewes, with its konkoma highlife hybrid; the kpanlogo of the Gas; and folk music from Northern Ghana make the landscape of Ghanaian music truly entertaining. For instance, the musical repertoires of King Asiyoba, Koo Nimo, and Nii Tei Ahitey’s Wulomei, to name but three, are just great and aesthetically magnificent. Seriously, one wonders what has become of Asabea Cropper, Ewurama Badu, Nana Kwame Ampadu, J.A. Adofo…!
It is important that we all encourage creative hybridization of music genres across ethnicities and cultures and regions.
Finally, musicologist Prof. John Collins has done some important works with many highlife bands and musicians, studied the genre for decades, and written extensively about and published widely on the sociology of music, especially of traditional highlife and neo-traditional highlife, in a number of technical papers and books. Readers may consult his body of works on the subject.
MUSIC AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Music is an essential part of the human experience and for this reason one wonders if there truly exists any species of human beings that lives without it. Even gods and spirits cannot survive without it. Let is just add that any pantheon of gods does supposedly enjoy the rich rhythm of paeans dedicated to them.
Even the cosmos appears to be shrouded in the mystery of music because it seems to operate on the basis of sound mathematical and scientific rhythmicity. String theory is one way to look at this very complex question.
As may be expected thunder and lightning have rhythm, are musical. The roaring waves of the oceans and seismic waves that are the bases of earthquakes and landslides and volcanicity…all have natural rhythms or musicality to them, are musical.
So, too, is the complex out-of-the-ordinary activity of love-making musical in that orgasm has a rhythmic sensation of intense pleasurable electricity which courses through the cosmic soul of human anatomy and physiology.
It is such an interesting case that the human experience uses different “languages” to articulate the same natural rhythmic experiences which are life and death. No doubt life and death, like peace and war, are a form of storytelling with an underlying complex dimension of rhythmic ontology.
Stated in a different way, life and death are merely natural rhythms of the human experience.
If we may take this idea a step further, we shall have to advance the thought that both experiences are musical in their spiritual and material dimensions. For instance:
A coffin being lowered into the bowel of the earth follows the proverbial rhythmic patterns of gravitation.
A newborn’s first cry at birth is sentimentally musical and follows a certain impulse based on a framework of natural rhythmicity.
One human being dies, another is born. This phenomenological instance of the human experience is rhythmically poetic, the same way lullabies and dirges and obituaries and eulogies and libations have rhythm, are musical.
This bold philosophical statement takes care of Bob Marley’s “once a man and twice a child” (“Real Situation”).
Human suffering, laughter and joy, a frown, sadness, and cry all have a natural rhythm which clearly defines the phenomenological musicality of the richness of human experience, so too is carnal knowledge.
Music and rhythm are an indispensable component of music therapy and therapeutic recreation activities. They also feature in palliative and hospice care (“oncology”). How right then Bob Marley was:
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
It therefore comes as no surprise that developmental psychologist Howard Gardner will make musical-rhythmic a core fixture of his “intelligence modalities” as part of his “theory of multiple intelligences.”
Music is indeed the universal soul and mind of the human experience. It is god itself. Yet, it requires freedom of the indomitable human spirit and of thought and of creativity to underwrite its aesthetic articulation and to sustain its cultural formulation. Music is therefore the death that never dies.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who think traditional highlife, neo-traditional highlife and palm-wine music are for villages and illiterates are wrong.
Music is a higher power; it is greatness and beauty. The intrinsic greatness and beauty of music are complex spiritual languages that transcend the bounded carnality of perception.
In other words, the greatness and beauty of music overlook the complex epistemology of perception and conception such as illiteracy.
Music therefore occupies a higher ontology in the hearts and minds of men. It is probably the only truth that is innately self-evident and thus has no formidable enemy of lies, of falsehoods as part of its complex language of universality.
Perhaps the greater irony is that truth may not be real after all, though music verifiably is. The reality of music is its complex language of universality.
Yet truth appears to have no universal existence in the complex vocabulary of ontological reality.
The simple fact is that neither illiteracy nor literacy can sufficiently explain the mystery of music.
In other words truth merely bears the conceptual or perceptual weight of subjectivity. Music on the other hand is real, objective, concrete, and factual in the human spirit.
Everything taken together, music therefore appears to occupy a higher ontology than truth in the cosmic body of human cognition. It is music and not religion that is the opiate of humanity.
CONCLUSION
Of course, the music genre of highlife is better understood and appreciated in the contexts of its historical evolution (historical musicology), the sociology of knowledge, the sociology of music and the aesthetics of music in general, and the different human beings behind its production.
REMINDER
We shall return with a concluding installment, Part 2.
Part 2 takes a look at the contributions of Samuel Owusu to Ghanaian highlife in particular and Ghanaian music in general.
He deserves to be celebrated.
REFERENCES
Robin Denselow. “Ebo Taylor review—Lend Your Ears To An Afrobeat Story Of Love And Death.”October 14, 2014. www.theguardian.com.
Alexis Akwagyiram. “Timeline: Ghana's Modern Musical History.” BBC. March 3, 2007. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6289763.stm
Prof. John Collins. “The Story Of Ghanaian Highlife.” BBC. September 28, 2004. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3695260.stm | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716052/highlife-legend-samuel-owusus-social-philosophy-of-music-1.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/187f6a51c50beb8e88e255c4352341dda60a6850a86df5473cd28dd6a0218799.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:50:53 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Dominating the retail banking space would be one of the major priorities for management of Union Savings and Loans as it transitions into Omni Bank Limited. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715131%2Fsme-focus-a-priority-as-union-savings-transition-to-omni-ban.html.json | en | null | SME focus a priority as Union Savings transition to Omni Bank | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Dominating the retail banking space would be one of the major priorities for management of Union Savings and Loans as it transitions into Omni Bank Limited.
The company has been undergoing restructuring and recapitalization in the last four years. Management says all is set for the transition to a universal bank on September 12.
Union has been operating in Ghana since 1989 as a tier 2 bank with a focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) development.
Managing Director, Phillip Oti-Mensah says that would not entirely change.
“The SME space is quite broad. SMEs contribute 50 percent to gross domestic product (GDP). There’s a lot in there to do”, he told Joy Business at a transition engagement with clients in Accra.
Mr Oti-Mensah explained that the switch would enable Union to enhance services to entrepreneurs and its growing clientele.
The changeover would also enable the bank to engage in forex transactions and clear cheques faster at lower costs.
Clients who spoke to Joy Business at the transition engagement called on management to also place a premium on customer satisfaction.
Union started operating in the country in 1989 as a tier 2 bank with an initial capital of GH¢5 million. It currently boasts of over Gh¢140 million as capital strength, operating 21 branches across the country.
It aims to increase its capital base to Gh¢3 billion Ghana Cedis and increase its customer base from over 60,000 to one million by 2020.
Story by Ghana| Myjoyonline.com | Daryl Kwawu | Joy Business | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715131/sme-focus-a-priority-as-union-savings-transition-to-omni-ban.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0a1979f6a67f889988dd924774f6b2ce1e49a1e9e94aaaad8c1a6a346413d819.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:52:20 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and Vice George Afriyie have watered down rumours of tension between them by sitting side-by-side to watch the first train | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716021%2Fkwesi-nyantakyi-george-afriyie-smoke-peace-pipe.html.json | en | null | Kwesi Nyantakyi, George Afriyie smoke peace pipe | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and Vice George Afriyie have watered down rumours of tension between them by sitting side-by-side to watch the first training session of the Black Stars.
Rumours were rife that the two do not see eye-to-eye with many reports claiming that the President is not happy with the vice for allegedly leaking information to the Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
The two who appeared good at each other laughed and exchanged warm word when the vice came toeet the presence of the President at the stadium.
The posture of the two and the pictorial relationship displayed did not show signs of displeasure between the two.
By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/716021/kwesi-nyantakyi-george-afriyie-smoke-peace-pipe.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/3bb25ad155fbcd65cb6f53da85f30412f8048204a166d1a732f5b73321a72da2.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:50:49 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Ghanaian striker scored his first goal in the Dutch League to help FC Twente cruise to a 3-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam at the De Grolsch Veste on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715354%2Fyaw-yeboah-black-stars-striker-scores-for-fc-twente.html.json | en | null | Yaw Yeboah: Black Stars striker scores for FC Twente | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Ghanaian striker scored his first goal in the Dutch League to help FC Twente cruise to a 3-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam at the De Grolsch Veste on Saturday.
The 19-year-old player, who is inspired after earning a call-up into the Black Stars to replace injured Jeffery Schlupp ensured he leaves for international assignment with much joy by scoring in the 38th minute to double his side's lead.
The Morocco international, Hakim Ziyech started the scoring on the fourteen minutes with a clever finish which wrong-footed the Sparta goalkeeper before Yaw Yeboah made it 2-0 for Twente on 38 minutes with an excellent strike into the top corner.
Before Loris Brogno pulled one back for Sparta Rotterdam from the spot kick in the 54th minute, but Ziyech registered a brace in the 56th minute to complete the onslaught two minutes later.
Yaw Yeboah was part of the Black Satellites team that played in the FIFA U-20 WORLD Cup in 2015 and also featured for the team in 2016 when they failed to qualify for the 2017 Africa Youth Championship.
However, Avram Grant who has been monitoring his progress has handed him his debut call-up into the Black Stars as the replacement for the injured Leicester City player.
For more sports news visit allSports.com.gh | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715354/yaw-yeboah-black-stars-striker-scores-for-fc-twente.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/4bc42b37a4093519ad741f21b86c91f00b5772ab034e545d472278638f0d05d1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:53:11 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Economist, Dr. Lord Mensah says government's dollar denominated bonds to be issued next month, will help stabilize the cedi. A revised calendar on government | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716198%2Fdollar-denominated-bonds-to-stabilize-cedi-economist.html.json | en | null | Dollar denominated bonds to stabilize cedi Economist | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Economist, Dr. Lord Mensah says government's dollar denominated bonds to be issued next month, will help stabilize the cedi.
A revised calendar on government's borrowing from August to December this year, shows that government will issue a total of 25.2 billion cedis for the period to settle forecasted maturing debts.
Of the amount, a 5 year 1 billion cedis bond or its equivalent in dollars, will be issued next month.
Dr. Lord Mensah believes the decision could not have come at a better time as there is more demand for the dollar especially within this period.
“I think it's a good idea looking at the time that we are considering going to the international market if we are purposely going to borrow to shore up our currency. In the end, money borrowed cannot be kept in government accounts thinking that they have nothing to do but then just to cushion the cedi,” he told Citi Business News.
Dr. Mensah however cautioned that government must invest the proceeds in economic ventures in order to reap the full objectives of stemming the cedi from depreciating against major trading currencies.
“Every single currency that is being borrowed should serve a purpose so at the end of the day when it comes to paying back, we do not struggle,” he cautioned.
“If we do not have any reason to borrow, it's not about just going on a borrowing spree. I think that anybody that goes to borrow has a purpose for that and that is indicated in the prospectus,” he further remarked.
Some have argued that the 25.3 billion cedis to be borrowed is rather on the high side as it increases government's burden on reducing the country's debt to GDP ratio.
Though Dr. Lord Mensah admits that the development is worrying, government has no option than to go ahead and issue the bonds to meet its need for funds.
According to him, the balance of 1.4 billion cedis in its issuance and settlement is even less compared to the 1.8 billion cedis Finance Minister, Seth Terkper sought from Parliament during the mid year review of this year's budget in July.
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By: Pius Amihere Eduku/citibusinessnews.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716198/dollar-denominated-bonds-to-stabilize-cedi-economist.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ae5a99fe5890e3b0a12dfbecbcfa6c893616f4b7937c0908cbfa4aae6d3b1975.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:53:09 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | The New Patriotic Party (NPP), vice Presidential nominee, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the Mahama-Amissah Arthur led governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) i | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F716197%2Fndc-is-bereft-of-ideas-bawumia.html.json | en | null | NDC is bereft of Ideas Bawumia | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The New Patriotic Party (NPP), vice Presidential nominee, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the Mahama-Amissah Arthur led governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is bereft of ideas, hence their resort to personal attacks on their campaign platforms.
According to him, Ghana deserves better than the current mismanagement of the economy which has brought untold hardships on the citizens.
Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia was addressing hundreds of NPP supporters in the Bunkprugu constituency as part of the NPP Presidential nominee, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo’s campaign tour of the Northern Region.
He disclosed the NPP’s intention to implement a new infrastructure programme for poverty eradication.
He posited that a lump sum of one billion Dollars will be allocated as capital expenditure and that each constituency will receive one million Dollars to improve rural infrastructure.
Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia explained that the money will be internally generated to make feasible the intended infrastructure for poverty eradication programme.
Nana Addo begs electorate
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo reiterated his call on the electorate to try him and the NPP at the December 7 polls.
He attributed the nation’s economic difficulties to poor governance for which reason, President Mahama should be rejected on December 7.
Nana Akufo Addo promised to fix the deplorable road network in the Bunkprugu/Yunyoo district, build health facilities and better schools as requested by the paramount Chief of Bunkprugu traditional area, Nasimong Abubakari Bawa.
“I have committed myself that if God favours me in December I will satisfy the Bunkprugu chief’s demands.”
He said the next NPP administration under his watch will adopt the bottom-up approach to build the country to an appreciable level.
Nana Akufo Addo appealed to the electorate to give the NPP Parliamentary majority to put the nation on its proper footing.
“Say bye bye to John Dramani at the December polls and put in a Nana Addo government to restore hope in Ghanaians. ”
Nana Addo addressed separate rallies at Sakogu, Bindi, Nakpanduri, Yunyoo, Nalerigu and Walewale among others in Mamprugu land.
Alan John Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, Otiko Afisa Djabah, Samuel Jinapor and NPP Northern Regional executives form part of Nana Akufo Addo’s entourage touring the Northern Region.
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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah /citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/716197/ndc-is-bereft-of-ideas-bawumia.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/f7191d20ae9b19a64eed98ea14cabfb0c96386bba6a57afb899076b44d7bd1e0.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:40 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) customers who visited the various offices of the company in Kumasi and other parts of the country in the last three days suff | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715215%2Fecg-strike-customers-stranded.html.json | en | null | ECG Strike! Customers Stranded | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) customers who visited the various offices of the company in Kumasi and other parts of the country in the last three days suffered the ordeal of waiting for three hours each day before they were attended to.
This is because the aggrieved ECG staff were busily protesting against government's decision to privatize the company, a move which employees of the power company fear might have dire consequences for power users and the country in general.
Wearing red arm bands and chanting war songs, the staff ignored the depressed customers for three hours.
Bismarck Adomah, Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Senior Staff Union (SSU) of the company, addressing the media, slammed government over its decision to privatize the ECG for the next 25 years, warning that the dangerous move could worsen the plight of Ghanaians.
He noted that the foreign private investor would frequently repatriate money from Ghana to his country and strongly warned that such a move would lead to the further weakening of the Ghana currency, with its attendant effects on the people.
The privatization of ECG, he reiterated, would lead to frequent increases in electricity tariff, adding that the people would struggle to pay.
Poor rural dwellers might not be able to pay the huge bills so they might be cut from the power grid totally by the private power supplier.
Mr. Adomah stated that currently several hospitals, government agencies and universities in the country owe the ECG huge amounts of money, indicating that ironically government is ready to address all the challenges facing ECG before the private investor starts business.
He urged the government to stop interfering in the work of the ECG, stressing that the company could perform far better than the said private investor if it (ECG) was given a free hand to operate.
According to Mr. Adomah, the problem with power in the country is not about distribution but generation, and so the ECG should not be made a sacrificial lamp by the government.
From I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715215/ecg-strike-customers-stranded.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/58bb1fc6ca2e9994c3e2657f534ea744b773488b092bef514a8c677149e062d9.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:42 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The South African Airlines (SAA) has celebrated one year of its non- stop travel between Ghana and the United States. http://cdn.modernghana.com/image | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715702%2Fsouth-african-airlines-marks-one-year-of-accra-washington-fl.html.json | en | null | South African Airlines marks one year of Accra-Washington flights photos | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The South African Airlines (SAA) has celebrated one year of its non- stop travel between Ghana and the United States.
South African High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Lulu Xingwana
The SAA, launched the Accra Washington route on August 2, to among other things strengthen SAA's presence in West Africa.
Country Director for South African Airways, Gloria Yirenkyi
The event was attended by the South African High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Lulu Xingwana, the Country Director for South African Airways, Gloria Yirenkyi , and Deputy Head of Mission at U.S Embassy, Ms Melinda Tabler- Stone.
Fifi Kwetey, Minister of Transport
Others included Minister for Transport, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, and Deputy Minister for Finance, Mrs. Mona Quartey among other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event in Accra, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Madam Xingwana expressed gratitude to the government of Ghana for creating a conducive atmosphere for the airline to operate in the country.
On his part, the transport Minister, Mr. Kwetey announced that the government of Ghana has approved a request from the SAA to operate on the Accra- London route, once the airline satisfies the criteria laid down by the Ghanaian and United Kingdom aeronautical authorities.
By: Pearl Akanya Ofori /citibusinessnews .com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715702/south-african-airlines-marks-one-year-of-accra-washington-fl.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/ce377374ccc0a301b17b4e2b10c86233245bcaa50cefa0491d9f2ebe33c30383.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T22:51:32 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Agona Swedru (C/R), Aug. 27, GNA - Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has charged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) foot-soldiers to embark on house to ho | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715300%2Fveep-charges-ndc-foot-soldiers-to-work-for-victory.html.json | en | null | Veep charges NDC foot-soldiers to work for victory | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Agona Swedru (C/R), Aug. 27, GNA - Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has charged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) foot-soldiers to embark on house to house campaign to ensure a 'one touch' victory for the party.
He, therefore, cautioned the rank and file of the party to guard against complacency and work assiduously to ensure this win for President Mahama and the party in general.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur was speaking at the inauguration of the NDC's Central Regional Election Task Force at the Agona Swedru Sports Stadium in the Agona West District of the Central Region.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur and his entourage were welcomed by a tumultuous crowd of NDC sympathizers who sang and chanted party slogans.
He also outdoored some of the NDC parliamentary candidates in the region.
Earlier, the Vice President and his team paid homage to Ogidigram Okrupi Nana Kobina Asiedu Botwe II, Chief of Agona Swedru, at his palace and also to inform him of their mission in the town.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur urged the rank and file of the party to go out to the communities with the 'Green Book' to spread the good news in terms of the unprecedented infrastructural development by the Government to the people.
He said the party foot-soldiers must offer themselves as disciples of President Mahama to spread his good deeds for the people to see and renew his mandate to continue with the development agenda.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur warned the NDC supporters against voting 'skirt and blouse' because President Mahama would need more NDC Members of Parliament to help him deliver on his second term mandate.
Mr Kofi Adams, the National Campaign Co-ordinator of the NDC, called on the supporters of the party to participate in the campaign to ensure a one-time victory.
'What the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is doing to the NDC today is the same thing their forbearers did to Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
'When Dr Nkrumah was borrowing funds to construct the Akosombo Dam, Tema Motorway and Tema Port they accused him of incurring a lot of debts for the country. And they are doing the same things against President Mahama today,' Mr Adams said.
He said the NDC as a government had a good track record in development and would continue to improve the lot of the country for everybody's good.
He said President Mahama had already laid a solid foundation for the nation and what was required now was for Ghanaians to renew his mandate to continue with his transformation agenda.
Mr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Leader of the Central Regional Election Task Force, gave a litany of achievements under President Mahama's leadership including the revamping of industries, providing fertilizers for farmers and outboard motors to fishermen.
He said the Government had already laid a firm foundation for the economy and that inflation and interest rate were beginning to decline which Ghanaian businesses would be the ultimate beneficiaries.
Mr Forson said everything on the ground pointed to a one-time victory for President Mahama in the December election and, therefore, called on the rank and file to go out and campaign in the communities to ensure this win.
GNA | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715300/veep-charges-ndc-foot-soldiers-to-work-for-victory.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/6b7f5559f9bc89fe0a90b106eb0e59b1341aaa4cb80b04e9bfc077adc3cc4a30.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:39 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | African Leadership Academy (http://AfricanLeadershipAcademy.org), in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation (www.MasterCardFDN.org), is proud to announc | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715079%2F2016-finalists-for-africas-leading-youth-entrepreneurship-a.html.json | en | null | 2016 Finalists for Africas Leading Youth Entrepreneurship Award the Anzisha Prize Break New Ground in Innovation and Representation | null | null | www.modernghana.com | African Leadership Academy (http://AfricanLeadershipAcademy.org), in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation (www.MasterCardFDN.org), is proud to announce Africa’s top youth entrepreneur finalists for the sixth annual Anzisha Prize (www.AnzishaPrize.org). This year, the Prize celebrates increased presence in Northern African markets such as Morocco and Egypt, and francophone countries such as Madagascar and Niger, and increased diversity in the business ventures represented.
The increased reach is made possible by Anzisha Prize outreach efforts and a partner network of youth development organisations supporting the spread into new communities in order to recognize the yet uncelebrated youth agents of change across Africa. The 12 Anzisha Prize finalists were hand-picked from an applicant pool of 550 entrepreneurs from 32 African countries.
The Anzisha Prize applauds outstanding youth entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 22 for effecting change through innovative, people-centred solutions across Africa. The 2016 cohort comprises a diverse blend of young minds who are leading the mandate of socio-economic development and job creation in their communities and beyond. They are competing for their share of $100 000 USD in cash prizes. The 12 finalists receive an all-expenses paid trip to Johannesburg for a rigorous two-week business accelerator camp beginning on 13th October, 2016. The grand prize-winner will be announced at an exclusive gala event on 25 October, 2016.
“The momentum behind the Anzisha Prize has grown and we are starting to see a real impact,” said Koffi Assouan, Program Manager, Youth Livelihoods at The MasterCard Foundation. “Anzisha Fellows are forming a strong, African network of young business innovators that transcends their individual sectors and geographical areas. They are learning from each other, growing their ventures and advancing the spirit of social entrepreneurship.”
In addition to winning a share of the prize money, the finalists are given access to Anzisha Prize Youth Entrepreneur Support Unit services valued at $7,500 USD. The fellowship package includes business support, implementation of projects to grow their businesses, access to business subject matter experts and access to numerous networking opportunities.
“The tide is turning around the youth entrepreneurship narrative in Africa,” Anzisha Prize Senior Programs Manager Grace Kalisha said, “There has been an extraordinary rise of Africa-bred entrepreneurs in the continent and their stories are being told. We are pleased that such an impressive group of entrepreneurs will participate in the Anzisha Prize this year. This is a promise of great things to come for African entrepreneurship.”
Some of the innovations seen among the applicants and finalists for the 2016 Anzisha Prize are in the agriculture sector, which is gaining in prominence among youth. The entrepreneurs have embarked upon opportunities and explored a wider spectrum of the agricultural sector’s value chain. For example, 2016 Anzisha Fellows N'guessan Olivier and Heritiana Randriamananatahina are this generation’s players in food processing, while Benedict Ampofo empowers smallholder farmers and rural youth with requisite skills in agriculture. These forward-thinking entrepreneurs announce/herald an era in which Africa’s youth are driving job creation for other youth.
The 2016 finalists for the Anzisha Prize are:
Aly Abd ElAzem, 20, Egypt. Co-founder of Teens Club (www.facebook.com/TeensClub.eg), a city youth hub providing teenagers with a platform for professional self-development by linking them to experts, improving their skillsets, and providing a safe space for the expression of opinions and talents, with 30,000 youth applying to participate in the program in 2015 alone.
Issam Darui, 22, Morocco. Founder of Lagare.ma (www.Lagare.ma), the first electronic bus station in Morocco, available in 10 languages and 25 currencies, established to provide efficient travel services for the first time in Morocco, with schedules to over 150 destinations.
Ifrah Mohamed (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Ifrah-Mohamed), 19, Kenya. Founder of Supermom (www.facebook.com/SuperMomKE), which empowers unemployed and under-employed women by providing them with jobs in a door-to-door last mile distribution network for essential goods in rural Kenya, with over 20 “super moms” in the network.
Benedict Kusi Ampofo (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Benedict-Kusi-Ampofo), 22, Ghana. Founder of Project KIRIKU, a demonstration farm aiming to create sustainable agricultural communities with reduced poverty, providing over 60 farmers with skills, knowledge and agricultural innovations.
Lamine Chamsiya (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Lamine-Chamsiya), 21, Niger. Founder of E3D Cosmetique (http://E3DNiger.org), which manufactures and markets a range of neem-based hair and skin cosmetic products with antiseptic properties.
Yaye Souadou Fall (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Yaye-Souadou-Fall), 21, Senegal. Founder of E-cover (www.facebook.com/Ecover221) which produces innovative multi-purpose tiles for paving, playgrounds, swimming pools, shoe soles and other products, from recycled tyres, employing six people to date.
Geoffrey Mulei (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Geoffrey-Mulei), 20, Kenya. Founder of INKISHA (www.facebook.com/INKISHA), aimed at increasing access to eco-friendly packaging among African consumers by partnering with advertisers and innovative brands, providing around 350,000 free bags monthly, supported by an innovative revenue model.
N'guessan Koffi Jacques Olivier (http://www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Nguessan-Koffi-Jacques-Olivier), 19, Cote d'Ivoire. Founder of The Yaletite Entrepreneurship Group CI (www.facebook.com/TYEGROCI), an ambitious initiative producing and marketing food crops for profit, locating subsidies for students with disabilities, and mobilizing youth for employment, with over 30 people employed.
Heritiana Fabien Randriamananatahina (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Heritiana-Fabien-Randriamananatahina) , 22, Madagascar. Founder of FIOMBONANA, an agro-processing initiative that drives import substitution through local manufacture of dairy products and confectioneries, sourcing from local farmers with 12 people currently employed.
Faustino Quissico (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Faustino-Quissico), 22, Mozambique. Founder of TQ Group and Services, which supplies, installs and maintains hardwood floors, sourcing inputs and providing employment to 13 people.
Asha Abbas (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Asha-Abbas), 17, Tanzania. Founder of Aurateen, an online platform providing teenage health and sex education by raising awareness of high-risk behaviours, working with medical practitioners and youth experts, and offering counselling services both online and in-person.
Andrew Ddembe (www.AnzishaPrize.org/Fellows/Andrew-Ddembe), 20, Uganda. Serial entrepreneur, and Founder of Heart for the Hurt, a diversified business supplying school uniforms, restaurant services and growing coffee, all of which reduce income variability for the business and around 30 employees, who predominantly have speech difficulties..
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:57 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has joined the polemics club 8211; a place he would regret showing affinity for. He is reported to have dared the o | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715857%2Fwelcome-to-the-club.html.json | en | null | Welcome To The Club | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has joined the polemics club – a place he would regret showing affinity for.
He is reported to have dared the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to bring it on.
The party, he said, would surely meet its match when it opens fire on its main opponent, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He has called its bluff and reminded us about the 'biegya' mantra from the Montie FM stable of infamy.
The Veep is not known to love this club but with his notice he appears to have left us in no doubt about his intention to join and draw the fire as the case may be.
Sustained fire is what soldiers refer to it, albeit this is on the verbal level, nowhere near the field or target firing. It can be damaging though because by the time he comes out of the ring, he would be so ruffled that he would review his decision to return.
As the Veep, we would have expected him to provide the cooling system to reduce the overheated president as he (president) fires mostly off target across the country – his target being the NPP flagbearer.
Having been in hibernation for a long time, sometimes even forgotten somewhat, his decision to move to a Montie mode will definitely open his underbelly for fire from boys his kids' age.
Knowing him as someone not used to the rigours of the political terrain, we would rather he stay out. But since this is the only way he can be relevant to a system from which he is hardly heard, this could be good for him but at a cost.
The NPP operatives have announced their readiness to return fire where appropriate, and have in the past few weeks maintained the course.
Their 'babies with sharp teeth' could give their NDC counterparts a run for their money. But in the end, it is the country's political temperature which would be raised inappropriately and unduly.
When the Veep joins the polemics club to which his boss the president is already in and somewhat leading the charge, the game would be nastier because there would be more pebbles his opponents would hurl at him. And interestingly, his opponents know the points to hit; and we bet it could be image-denting which is why we would rather he comes out of the ring.
For someone who is more of an introvert, it can only be imagined how much fight he can manage in a political ring which is not for the uninitiated.
Perhaps while in hibernation, he has studied adequately the ropes of political insults from among others like the Montie 3 convicts whom he could have been visiting on daily basis while the gang was incarcerated.
Ghana should not have room for such unruly conduct from her rulers whose newfound love for insults is assuming a worrying dimension.
We are not surprised therefore that those who engaged in such polemics are generally rewarded for their enterprise. This is a fitting way of recognizing political and moral misconduct in a country by leaders whose conduct does not correspond with their words. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715857/welcome-to-the-club.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/32fafb27e6381a448da00f61be6c8575c08b0e87fda9d39bd8c29262a8d5f680.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:49:55 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Riyadh (AFP) - An Ethiopian worker was killed and 18 Egyptians were injured when the roof of a building under construction collapsed in Saudi Arabia, a newspape | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715180%2Fsaudi-roof-collapse-kills-ethiopian-worker-media.html.json | en | null | Saudi roof collapse kills Ethiopian worker: media | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Eighteen Egyptians were injured and an Ethiopian worker was killed when a metal roof of a building under construction collapsed in Mecca, a newspaper reported. By Khaled Desouki (AFP/File)
Riyadh (AFP) - An Ethiopian worker was killed and 18 Egyptians were injured when the roof of a building under construction collapsed in Saudi Arabia, a newspaper reported on Friday.
They were trapped when the metal roof in Mecca collapsed on Thursday, Okaz said on its website, citing the Civil Defence department.
It did not say what caused the collapse, which is under investigation. The men had been doing metalwork at the time, Okaz reported.
Fifteen of the Egyptians needed hospital treatment.
A day earlier, two Pakistanis died in a separate construction accident in Mecca, the newspaper said.
Millions of expatriates work as labourers and in other jobs in Saudi Arabia.
In April last year, at least 10 construction workers from Pakistan and one from India died in the collapse of a convention centre being built at a university in Qassim northwest of Riyadh. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715180/saudi-roof-collapse-kills-ethiopian-worker-media.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b35306563c1492e820425dfb5fddfcca113071679ad9445e47ddaf916fa3b8a4.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:53 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Medeama can mathematically clinch their first Ghana Premier League crown if they negotiate their remaining five fixtures. The Yellow and Mau | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716144%2Fmedeama-can-mathematically-clinch-ghana-premier-league-crown.html.json | en | null | Medeama can mathematically clinch Ghana Premier League crown | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Medeama can mathematically clinch their first Ghana Premier League crown if they negotiate their remaining five fixtures.
The Yellow and Mauves are 8th on the league table with 37 points but have two outstanding fixtures against Hasaacas and Berekum Chelsea at home.
Indeed the Tarkwa-based side will play four matches at home with their game against Hearts of Oak the only away fixture as the curtain to the season inches closer.
However, the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup campaigners must hope other result will go their way as they lurk to pounce on potential slips from Wa All Stars and Aduana Stars in the title race.
The side's participation in Africa inter-club competition appears to have taken a toll on the team with widespread believe the side could have clinched their first Premier League crown by now if the scenario was different.
Medeama will jump to 5th, just two points behind Hearts with a win over Hasaacas on Wednesday -ahead of home fixtures against Berekum Chelsea and Kotoko, an away fixture at Hearts and end the season at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park against Ashantigold.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/716144/medeama-can-mathematically-clinch-ghana-premier-league-crown.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b04452a34e677c063812f095f63fa273bb1cdf17b6befb5b794ea066d9e52065.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:52:04 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Four people have been injured in a gas explosion at Suhum in the Eastern region. The incident occurred in the neighborhood of a police residence. T | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715891%2Fer-four-injured-in-suhum-gas-explosion.html.json | en | null | E/R: Four Injured In Suhum Gas Explosion | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Four people have been injured in a gas explosion at Suhum in the Eastern region.
The incident occurred in the neighborhood of a police residence.
The MCE for Suhum Margaret Ansei who confirmed the incident to StarrFMonline.com said a man, his wife and their two children are the victims of the explosion.
They are currently receiving treatment at the Suhum Hospital.
A similar incident in Bole on Sunday led to the death of six people and several others injured.
The explosion caused massive damage to houses near the scene. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715891/er-four-injured-in-suhum-gas-explosion.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/b7824d192a19dbb1b458635a8417fce601f7b0d82b6daae45d99c425363ce3f3.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T18:50:32 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's wealthy Gupta family with influential ties to President Jacob Zuma said Saturday they plan to sell all their business intere | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715288%2Fpolitically-connected-gupta-family-to-sell-safrica-companie.html.json | en | null | Politically connected Gupta family to sell S.Africa companies | null | null | www.modernghana.com | People pose for pictures at a Gupta family wedding in Sun City, South Africa, on May 1, 2013. By (Gupta Family/AFP/File)
Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's wealthy Gupta family with influential ties to President Jacob Zuma said Saturday they plan to sell all their business interests in the country by the end of the year.
The family, who had immigrated from India in the 1990s and owns a business empire with interests ranging from media to mining, said it was already in talks with "several international prospective buyers."
"As a family, we now believe that the time is right for us to exit our shareholding of the South African businesses which we believe will benefit our existing employees, and lead to further growth in the businesses," said a statement issued by their holding company Oakbay Investments.
The Gupta family companies led by brothers Atul, Ajay and Rajesh, have over the years been embroiled in scandals, including accusations of having undue influence over Zuma.
Some members of Zuma's family were once employed in Gupta companies, including his son Duduzane who used to be their business partner.
In April the Guptas stepped down from all executive and non-executive positions in Oakbay Investments, following intense scrutiny over their dealings with the government.
The move was also reportedly linked to the closure of the firm's accounts by two major banks.
The extent of the Guptas' political influence came to light early this year when a deputy minister revealed that the family had offered him the position of finance minister before Zuma suddenly removed then minister Nhlanhla Nene in December 2015.
Some Gupta-owned firms include a 24-hour television news channel, a newspaper, gold and uranium mining firms and a computer business. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715288/politically-connected-gupta-family-to-sell-safrica-companie.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/4d56ddede7d3fbe17ea55f40a8d28ce1d8ade545adefb963ea3b1d17b1b531fb.json | |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:53:21 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | Hearts of Oak midfielder Mustapha Essuman reveals he is happy at the club but will not hesitate to move abroad if the opportunity presents itself. Th | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F716222%2Fhearts-of-oaks-mustapha-essuman-eyes-move-abroad.html.json | en | null | Hearts of Oak's Mustapha Essuman eyes move abroad | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Hearts of Oak midfielder Mustapha Essuman reveals he is happy at the club but will not hesitate to move abroad if the opportunity presents itself.
The veteran midfielder signed for Hearts of Oak in the second transfer window.
And has been one of the key members of the team, excelling most times in the middle of the park.
"Yes, if the chance comes I will grab it, you know is every player's dream to play at the highest level,' he said.
'I am very happy to have joined a Club like Hearts of Oak and I am enjoying my time with the Club, but if an opportunity comes for me to move to Europe I will grab it.'
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/716222/hearts-of-oaks-mustapha-essuman-eyes-move-abroad.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/44285aec005aeab2de67e57e5ad1825b022a5c33f53b2002ba2e9d7381bce9d1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:54 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Men of the Ghana Armed Forces have stopped a demonstration by over 100 Ghanaian workers of the Ghana Gas Processing plant at Atuabo in the Western region. Jo | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715042%2Fsoldiers-stop-ghana-gas-workers-demonstration.html.json | en | null | Soldiers stop Ghana Gas workers' demonstration | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Men of the Ghana Armed Forces have stopped a demonstration by over 100 Ghanaian workers of the Ghana Gas Processing plant at Atuabo in the Western region.
Joy News' Kwaku Owusu Peprah said the workers, who were staging a demonstration Friday morning to register their anger and force the management of Ghana Gas to fix the fire safety issues at the plant were forced to abandon their demonstration.
According to the workers, the least spark of fire at the processing plant could spell disaster for Ghana as the fire safety system at the strategic installation have been seriously compromised.
The Military were called in by management to stop the demonstrators from entering the plant.
Engineers at the Plant tell Joy News' Kwaku Owusu Peprah that the fire extinguishers at the billion dollar facility have expired for the past eight months.
Besides, the mobile fire extinguishers, the highly sophisticated deluge valve system which is supposed to serve as the first response to fire has failed to trigger at several safety drills.
The safety officers at the plant have therefore declared the system as being out of order and cannot caution workers who operate within the plant in case of a fire incident.
"You won't believe but this is a plant that has fire extinguishers that have expired for more than eight months and when engineers took a drastic action by bringing them out they were given queries and stuff. This is how the $1 billion plant is being managed," he said.
"We have a very high level of inefficiency in the management system of Ghana Gas," he added.
One of the workers who spoke to Joy News said with gas plants considered one of the most explosive plants in the world, the situation cannot be permitted to persist.
The workers further claim that the skills transfer programme in the contracted which demands that the Sinopec engineers train the Ghanaian counterparts to take over the engineering and mechanical management of the plant have not been followed.
PRO of Ghana Gas, Alfred Ogbame, has however dismissed the concerns of the workers.
He discounted reports that the demonstration was stopped by the military, insisting that the demonstrators failed to get the required turnout for their demonstration.
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Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | Abubakar Ibrahim | Email: [email protected] | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715042/soldiers-stop-ghana-gas-workers-demonstration.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/344d0add869a96c63b3be65a953371b25b81701e501d679984bad17f63e1a8ef.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:57 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | It's getting harder and harder to believe Drake and Rihanna aren't a couple. Last night, Drake presented RiRi with MTV's Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs and g | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38546%2Fdrake-professes-love-for-rihanna.html.json | en | null | Drake Professes Love For Rihanna | null | null | www.modernghana.com | It's getting harder and harder to believe Drake and Rihanna aren't a couple. Last night, Drake presented RiRi with MTV's Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs and gushed about her in his introductory speech.
“She's someone I've been in love with since I was 22 years old,” Drizzy says to the crowd while looking dapper in a suit. The two embraced and shared a kiss after he ended his speech.
Drake set the tone for the presentation early, purchasing a billboard for Rihanna before the ceremony to congratulate her on the award. The two have worked together multiple times, including on each other's albums this year with the Toronto rapper sharing some bars for “Work” and the singer lending vocals to “Too Good.”
Rihanna performed multiple times throughout the evening, including a compilation of her dancehall-inspired songs (“Work,” “Rude Boy” and “What's My Name”), a high-energy showcase of “Needed Me,” “Pour It Up” and “Bitch Better Have My Money” and a sequence of her ballads including “Stay” and “Diamonds.”
Drake won the award for Best Hip Hop Video. See the complete list of winners here .
Watch Drake's presentation for Rihanna's Video Vanguard Award below along with a complete transcription via Genius .
The first time, the first time I met Robyn Fenty was 2005. She was shooting a music video at a restaurant called Avacado in Toronto, the song was “Pon de Replay,” and the director… and the director of the video was Little X. I was introduced to her as the kid who played background music at the restaurant as people ate their dinner. It’s hard to believe that eleven years later all three of us would come together the visual for her song called “Work.”
Today the world knows Little X as Director X, they know me as Drake and not the kid singing while you order pasta. But eleven years later, they still know Rihanna as the one and only, Rihanna.
Captivating from day one, the iconic being known as Rihanna was already at a place where most artists only dream of going. For them that’s often a peak, but for her that was a starting point, as she has kept ascending to an untouchable level ever since.
When it comes to music, she relentlessly takes over the charts with every release. When it comes to performances, they swarm in masses just to be in her presence… obviously… And when it comes to fashion and style she makes it seem so effortless until you try to do it yourself, which is when it gets a little awkward.
What’s most impressive isn’t the endless list of stats, awards and accomplishments. What’s most impressive is the person. Some artists need to play a character to achieve success, some need to downplay their own natural instincts to blend in. She succeeds by doing something that no one in this industry does, which is being herself.
This woman has surpassed all competition while still being the same girl from Barbados, surrounded by the same friends, speaking with the same accent and never missing a crop over unless it’s to come and perform at OVO Fest. We love the music which can change styles from album to album. We love the videos which change their artistic vision from year to year. But most of all, we love the woman who hasn’t changed since day one.
She’s someone, she’s someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old. She’s one of my… she’s one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life I’ve looked up to her even though she’s younger than me. She’s a living, breathing legend in our industry. Ladies and gentlemen, the recipient of the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award for 2016: Rihanna.
-hiphopdx | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38546/drake-professes-love-for-rihanna.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/72e030a788778be485db7886b72eb655e79c61a7a2c778fb5c1ab3b9d70f3fd1.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:32 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A Brong Ahafo-based lawyer has filed a suit over President John Mahama's decision to free the 8216;Montie three 8217;. The lawyer, who is the regional pre | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715710%2Flawyer-sues-over-montie-3-pardon.html.json | en | null | Lawyer Sues Over Montie 3 Pardon | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A Brong Ahafo-based lawyer has filed a suit over President John Mahama's decision to free the ‘Montie three’.
The lawyer, who is the regional president of the Ghana Bar Association, says the article 72 of the constitution does not allow the president to grant pardon to prisoners of contempt.
In a suit filed at the Supreme Court Monday Alfred Tuah-Yeboa is pleading with the apex court to give proper interpretation to article 72 of the constitution.
“A declaration that upon a true and proper construction and / or interpretation of Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the power of the President of the Republic of Ghana to exercise prerogative of mercy is limited to criminal convictions and convictions from contempt proceedings initiated by the Attorney General of the Republic of Ghana only.
” A declaration that the grant of remission of the sentence to Godwin Ako Gunn, Alistair Nelson and Salifu Maase alias Mugabe who were sentenced to four months' imprisonment by the Court for contempt is contrary to Article 72 and 296(c) of the 1992 Constitution and is, therefore, void and of no legal effect,” the writ said.
President Mahama has granted pardon to the three upon the advice of the Council of State.
A statement announcing their release said : “The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has, in consultation with the Council of State and in exercise of his constitutional powers under Article 72 of the Constitution, remitted the remainder of the prison sentence imposed on three persons: Salifu Maase (alias Mugabe), Alistair Nelson, and Ako Gunn, who were sentenced to four months’ imprisonment and a fine of GHS10,000.00 each for contempt of court. The remission is effective 26th August, 2016.”
-Starrfmonline | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715710/lawyer-sues-over-montie-3-pardon.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/0bf82d62639e29739af04ff6baa93b765c000ebe55e564b86e1948009e300dd2.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:36 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A top police officer stationed at the Airport District in Accra, Superintendent Felix Agbenyegah Anyidoho, who has been arrested, is facing administrative enqui | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715536%2Ftop-cop-arrested-for-car-fraud.html.json | en | null | Top Cop Arrested For Car Fraud | null | null | www.modernghana.com | A top police officer stationed at the Airport District in Accra, Superintendent Felix Agbenyegah Anyidoho, who has been arrested, is facing administrative enquiry for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities.
Superintendent Anyidoho, the Crime Officer at the Airport Police Station, was said to have been handcuffed alongside a junior colleague of his and taken to the Police Headquarters last Thursday.
His arrest followed incessant complaints to the Police Administration by some business people, especially vehicle dealers, that he was using his office to perpetrate fraud and theft.
In one of such cases, he purportedly collected a 2013 Toyota Highlander from a car dealer under the pretext of buying it but vanished with the vehicle.
He reportedly used his influence to block any attempt to investigate him.
Supt. Anyidoho reportedly issued dud cheques on different occasions to the complainant, refused to release the vehicle when the owner said he was no longer interested in the deal and succeeded in preventing investigations into the case.
Even petitions the complainant sent to the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards (PIPS) Unit of the Ghana Police Service and other follow-ups to the Police Headquarters fell on deaf ears, leaving the complainant Ernest Asare, a car dealer, frustrated.
Narrating his ordeal to DAILY GUIDE, the complainant said about three months ago, a lady whose name he gave as Araba visited his garage near the Achimota overhead bridge in Accra and expressed interest in buying a Toyota Corolla saloon car from him.
“The lady then said her boyfriend- Supt. Anyidoho works at the Airport Police Station and had asked us to accompany her with the car to the station for inspection,” Mr Ernest Asare narrated.
He said, “On our way to the Airport Police Station, the lady made a call to the police officer to the effect that we were on our way to the place and the policeman redirected us to the Polo Ground which is near the station and we met him there.”
Mr Asare said the officer then requested for another vehicle and he mentioned the Toyota Highlander (2013 model) to him which was yet to be cleared from the port.
“Mr. Anyidoho said he wanted to buy the yet-to-be-cleared Highlander and immediately asked us to send the Corolla back to the garage, which we obliged,” the complainant posited.
He said 11 days later he called the police chief to inform him that the Highlander had been cleared from the port, adding that the “police chief asked us to send him pictures of the vehicle.”
The complainant said the crime officer then asked them to meet him at the Mile 7 Police Station at Achimota where he (complainant) said Mr. Anyidoho resides.
“On June 13, 2016, we went to the Mile 7 Police Station and met him where he took possession of the car and handed it over to his colleague Mile 7 crime officer and said he would ask his auto mechanic to come over and inspect the vehicle,” Mr Asare disclosed.
He said around 5pm the same day, Mr. Anyidoho telephoned him and said he was going to purchase the vehicle and asked them to meet him in his office at the Airport by 9am the following day.
“We met the officer in his office the next day where we agreed on the price at GH¢150,000 and he immediately issued two Stanbic Bank cheques in GH¢80,000 to be cashed on 24/06/16 and GH¢70,000 to be cashed on 29/07/16.”
He said the first cheque bounced so the officer called them and pleaded with them and issued another set of cheques to be cashed at the UBA Bank.
He said the UBA cheques were GH¢50,000 to be cashed on 06/07/16 and GH¢30,000 meant to be cashed on 12/07/16 but the first cheque again bounced.
Mr Asare claimed that the officer is operating a car stealing syndicate that clones chassis numbers of vehicles to prepare fresh documents and use them to perpetrate fraud.
The complainant also said that at one point Mr. Anyidoho brought his in-laws from Kumasi to plead on his behalf to give him until July 30, 2016 to pay the money but reneged on the promise.
When DAILY GUIDE contacted the officer early last week, he promised to pay the money by last Saturday but the complainant said it had not been paid yet.
By William Yaw Owusu | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715536/top-cop-arrested-for-car-fraud.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/070662423d7620b13480562495f94a5023521206075abc46b08270e506b39f9d.json | |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:28 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Juba (AFP) - The government of South Sudan, whose economy has been ravaged by years of war, has adopted an ambitious budget for 2016-2017 of around one billion | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715203%2Fssudan-wants-big-budget-despite-economy-in-ruins.html.json | en | null | S.Sudan wants big budget despite economy in ruins | null | null | www.modernghana.com | On the street, the South Sudanese pound's value has plummeted dramatically, with the exchange rate at 70 pounds to the US dollar, nearly two and a half times the official rate. By Ashraf Shazly (AFP/File)
Juba (AFP) - The government of South Sudan, whose economy has been ravaged by years of war, has adopted an ambitious budget for 2016-2017 of around one billion dollars, three times as big as the previous year's.
"The purpose of this budget is to implement the peace agreement," Information Minister Michael Makuei told AFP on Friday, referring to a deal signed in August 2015.
The budget proposal has yet to be approved by parliament, but it will likely be accepted as most of the world's newest nation's lawmakers are loyal to President Salva Kiir's government.
Adopted on Thursday by the government, the 30 billion South Sudanese pound ($1 billion, 0.9 billion euro) draft was delayed earlier this summer by a spike in violence, the latest upsurge in two-and-a-half years of war.
It is not yet clear however where South Sudan will find the funds it would need to finance the budget, as fighting continues in parts of the country, leaving key trading routes to the capital blocked.
Asked about the possible sources of funding, the information minister told AFP: "We know where we will get the money. You need not to know where we can get the money."
Makuei added: "The budget is higher than that of last year simply because last year there was no agreement on implementation" of a peace deal.
South Sudan's economy, ravaged by a civil war that erupted in 2013, was further damaged by a wave of clashes in July that pitted President Kiir's troops against the former vice president Riek Machar's forces in the capital Juba.
At least 300 people were killed in the latest violence, and more than 60,000 forced to flee the country.
Among those who escaped were many of the nation's traders and bankers, leading many businesses to close.
On the street, the South Sudanese pound's value has plummeted dramatically, with the exchange rate at 70 pounds to the US dollar -- nearly two and a half times the official rate.
Oil production too, which at the time of independence five years ago contributed 98 percent of the national budget, has sunk to just under 150,000 barrels a day.
Inflation meanwhile is soaring at 600 percent a year, leading to a massive hike in the prices of basic goods. | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715203/ssudan-wants-big-budget-despite-economy-in-ruins.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/e25f40bbdfdf7d0c80157303b00d82017a23fa14102cf14bfe0ed61b82004b44.json | |
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"Rev. Yaw Obeng-Aduasare"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:19 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | It is a self-destruct to accept an alien interpretation of the same God that created you. The same God who created you has revealed Herself to you through yo | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715449%2Fclaim-your-intrinsic-spiritual-powers-to-protect-your-childr.html.json | en | null | Claim Your Intrinsic Spiritual Powers To Protect Your Children And Family - Part (2) | null | null | www.modernghana.com | It is a self-destruct to accept an alien interpretation of the same God that created you. The same God who created you has revealed Herself to you through your Divine Cultural Practices or African Cosmology. There is an adage that counsels us from instructing a child about God in African Cosmology. It implies that every child has the intrinsic awareness of God in his environment.
Any alien that insists on presenting his conception of God to you is actually presenting his own cultural practices to you. The acceptance of an alien interpretation of God renders you subservient to such a person. You ignorantly start to dress, speak his language, and you subconsciously accept his cultural practices as superior than yours. In fact, you have become his or her slave in all spectrum of human experience and have rendered your creative powers to such a person.
My people we are created in the image of the same God that created us. Indeed we share every particle with the One who created us in his own image. It then holds that human beings are part and parcel of God, The Cosmic Energy. It must be made emphatically clear that Africans have never worshiped our Ancestors, our planet ( Asaase Yaa), trees, rivers, mountains, the moon, the sun, stars, planets and the galaxies.
This writer vehemently insists that The Cosmic Energy, who you call God created the universe and became part and parcel of it. It implies that God is intrinsic in nature and that includes you. Africans have always tapped into the Cosmic Energy intrinsic in nature for our harmonious co- existence with nature. Unfortunately, the ignoramuses of African Cosmology label us nature worshipers, animists. We categorically reject their assertion and are always ready to educate them.
Africans have always tapped into the Cosmic Energy who is known as Ogya Mframa in the Akan language in Ghana. The current religious phenomena pervading in Ghana and Africa as whole is destructively alarming. The psyche of the African is confused and it does not augur well for the development of the continent. Anything alien is perceived as better than some of the excellent things he has. The sad news is that the African with a borrowed alien cosmology subconsciously hate herself/himself and buying his own disease by eating junk food such as fast foods that create diabetes, high blood pressure and many other diseases.
In fact, I do empathize with my people due to lack of knowledge on their part. I am assuring everyone who wants to free herself/himself from mental and spiritual bondage can start today. Your imagination and consciousness is your spiritual power; the astral entity you possess is your weapon and you can tap into the astral entities of the Cosmic Energy, Asaase Yaa, your Beneficent Ancestors, Rivers, Trees, Mountains, the Moon, Sun, Stars, Planets, and Galaxies. You can start pouring libation today using water and call the names of Rivers in your village, Ghana, and Africa as whole. Please, do not forget to mention the entities in the Ocean, Moon, Planets, Sun, Stars, and the Galaxies to overpower the elemental spirits and witches. I promise you by the Powers of The Cosmic Energy you shall experience spiritual liberation.
Your liberation from mental and spiritual bondage shall empower your astral entity to travel to anywhere in the universe in a split second to protect yourself and family by casting around them the aura of Cosmic Energy. Witches do not have access power to tap into astral entities in Rivers, Trees, Mountains, Oceans, Moons, Sun, Stars and all Galactic Powers. After the libation say Amen-Ra three times. Perform the libation in the open at home so that everyone can hear you. Do it in the morning and the evening before you go to bed and wait for miracles.
You shall see miracles in your life. This Divine Knowledge was given to me to freely and I have the moral and ethical obligation to share with every African. After timely death your astral entity retains your conscious mind to become two dimensional entity. In fact, you become energy beam to go back to the Source of life, the Sun where your ancestors welcome you home. Your departed Ancestors live in a Bliss in the Sun. Indeed, after life you join them as a family.
It must be made clear that Trees, Stones, Minerals, Metals, Oceans, planets, Moons, Suns have feelings like you and me and they appreciate your friendship. They are constantly yearning for your friendship. I will leave you here today. Amen-Ra!
REV. YAW OBENG-ADUASARE, M.DIV.
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
AUGUST 27, 2016 | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715449/claim-your-intrinsic-spiritual-powers-to-protect-your-childr.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/21c23692447291040c86b97dd749e2922813d5914d660e2d5ce5c572f6fc8fe5.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:16 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched the Dombo Youth Association in the Northern Region with a call on President John Dramani Mahama to stop at | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715846%2Fnpp-dombo-youth-slams-president-mahama.html.json | en | null | NPP Dombo youth slams President Mahama | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched the Dombo Youth Association in the Northern Region with a call on President John Dramani Mahama to stop attacking Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo's personality.
President Mahama on his campaign tour of the Northern Region described the NPP's Presidential nominee as a dictator and a divisive leader.
The President's conduct, according to the Dombo Youth Association's Chairman, Fuseini Abdul Majeed is un-presidential.
Fuseini Abdul Majeed in a Citi News interview on the sidelines served notice the association's members will in equal measure attack President Mahama's personality if continues to slur Nana Akufo Addo.
He challenged President Mahama to conduct issues based campaigns and stop what he described as his diversionary tactics.
“What we are trying to put across is a word of caution that if the President does not want this year's election campaigns to be clean and he is going in the line that he is taking it, we are listening and Ghanaians have listened to the past statements he has made and the dirty game he has started playing against our flag bearer.”
“We are sending a word of caution that if he does not stop attacking the personality of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo and go to talk about issues that pertain to the development of this nation: Issues having to do with youth unemployment, corruption and things that go to affect the development of this nation and decides to continue to attack the personality of individuals instead of talking to the issues, we the Dombo youth members are going to take him to the gutters to make sure that people will see everything in his anus that he is covering that is affecting Ghanaians.”
Fuseini Abdul Majeed implied that President Mahama has failed the nation and does not deserve a second term.
“We are going to let Ghanaians especially those in this part of the country to get to remember since he told us that we have short memories that we don't have short memories.”
“We are going to show him that Ghanaians are great thinkers. We are going to remind people about the SADA issue, the GYEEDA issue and the Dumsor that has made thousands of people to lose their jobs.”
Fuseini Abdul Majeed rubbished the NDC's changing lives slogan saying, “Consequent of the draconian tactics of the NDC government and their wicked ways of ruling this country shadow of hardship and suffering starring from their individual attitude of selfish and corrupt ways of leadership.”
“Ghanaians should remind the NDC that we still remember all the public funds that have been mismanaged and stolen or shared in the name of infrastructure, SADA, GYEEDA, Metro Mass branding, Judgment debts, the World Cup in Brazil and others.”
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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715846/npp-dombo-youth-slams-president-mahama.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/801581f199c6ed9a7ebd91f47ca11ab09da99648778a5eff95ba913244371005.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:50:02 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, ICU, has declared its support for workers of state owned power company, ECG who are resisting government moves han | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715143%2Ficu-backs-protest-against-ecg-privatization.html.json | en | null | ICU backs protest against ECG privatization | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, ICU, has declared its support for workers of state owned power company, ECG who are resisting government moves hand the company to a private investor for 25 years.
The ICU argues that the move will not inure to the benefit of Ghanaians and the industry.
The Public Utilities Workers' Union (PUWU), on Wednesday declared a three-day nationwide demonstration to protest the privatization of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The exercise which enters its third day today [Friday] will have all offices of ECG across the country, closed for to three hours.
Government has subsequently warned of punitive measures if the workers do not call off the exercise.
But commenting on this development, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, Solomon Kotei expressed the union's full support for PUWU.
“ICU is in full support of this. We had been talking about the meltdown of the economy; we have been talking about general issues that affect the ordinary worker so this is one of major part of it so we are fully behind it and we support the action of PUWU.
He however called on government to take a second look at deal.
“Sale of the ECG has come up time without number and I recall in 2015 May Day, the president said there were no intentions to sell ECG and in 2016 May Day at Wa the president again said that they have no intentions to sell ECG. So if they chamber had gone ahead and have concluded transaction of the sale of the business and now they are saying that new people are taking over in terms of human resource, debt recovery and so on is a big worry to labour and everybody in this country. Because there are certain national assets that should not be left into private hands and that is what is happening. So the PUWU action is an action that must be supported by every tom dick and harry in this country.”
He said “with the kind of comment that they have made so far and the kind of threat elements, it means we are getting into a confrontational stage which is not the best for all of us.”
“You said you won't sell, now you are selling, the terms and conditions under which you are dolling out this particular transaction, Ghanaians need to know and this is what PUWU is saying government should stay away from or explain to us.”
Continue demonstrating
The Minority Spokesperson on Energy, K.T. Hammond is calling on the Public Utilities Workers Union, PUWU not to relent on their efforts to salvage the ECG, from being handed to a private investor.
He argued that if ECG is sold, then the workers are allowing government to sell their birth right.
“Government hasn't paid the monies that ECG is due. Give them the money that you owe and they will run ECG to the satisfaction to everybody. ECG boys should demonstrate for their rights, they should go on the streets, do whatever it is for the government to sit up, they cannot be sanctioned. They are just performing their constitutional right by demonstrating to government about what they are not happy with; they cannot be threatened with such,” he added.
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By: Godwin A. Allotey/citifmonline.com/Ghana
Follow @AlloteyGodwin | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715143/icu-backs-protest-against-ecg-privatization.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/d9015f862c1d88469c3d18a1b99078e521dcd366d775557609add44e7b709b2c.json | |
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"Prosper Yao Tsikata A. Kobla Dotse"
] | 2016-08-30T16:52:04 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Daily Graphic on the issues of accreditation and diploma mills, in our view, has demonstrated an unimaginable degree of incompetence that may bewilder even | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fnews%2F715969%2Fthe-igp-dr-john-kudalor-the-daily-graphic-and-diploma.html.json | en | null | The IGP, (Dr.) John Kudalor, the Daily Graphic, and Diploma Mills | null | null | www.modernghana.com | The Daily Graphic on the issues of accreditation and diploma mills, in our view, has demonstrated an unimaginable degree of incompetence that may bewilder even the unschooled. Over the past couple of weeks we have reported on the poor judgment on the part of the Ghana National Accreditation Board (NAB) in accrediting Swiss Management Center (SMC), which is not accredited in Switzerland, but operating in Ghana and issuing certificates; and diploma mills, which are in the businesses of awarding certificates to unsuspecting Ghanaians and destroying the country’s educational system. In one breath, the Daily Graphic published a cartoon which lampoons (Dr.) Gifty Anti, (Dr.) Kofi Portuphy, (Dr.) John Kudalor, and a fourth person we are yet to identify by name.
The caption that accompanied this satirical representation: “Honors Gone Bad,” we thought was highly informative and revealing. Within the same week, the same newspaper publishes an advert in which it chose to publicize the induction ceremony of (Dr.) John Kudalor, one of the individuals it lampooned just days earlier. Interestingly, it chose to address him by the very title its own newspaper caricatured days earlier. The question is: does the Daily Graphic have an editorial board that examines its publishing processes?
We wish to remind the editors of the Daily Graphic that printing and selling whatever item someone brings to them, without basic due diligence, is unethical and an indictment on their reputation. Perhaps this is one rare situation where the concepts of open market and the customer is always right—take money and publish anything—does not hold. If Daily Graphic argues that (Dr.) John Kudalor or the police service paid for the publication space, the editorial board of the Daily Graphic must appreciate that the things they publish shape the minds of the reading public. How would the Daily Graphic justify its editorial decision to lampoon an IGP who is refusing to respect the laws of the land in one edition of its paper and, within days, publicize the same individual with the same doctoral accolade they lampooned in an earlier edition of the same newspaper? This constitutes an unpardonable negligence and gross incompetence, considering the strategic position the Daily Graphic holds over Ghanaian lives as the most circulating and the most read newspaper in Ghana.
With regards to a clarification sent to us by one Mr. Dinam Zoiku, who seems to be acting on behalf of IGP (Dr.) John Kudalor, which sought to controvert our report, we wish to point out emphatically that our position on IGP (Dr.) John Kudalor’s award has not changed. Dayspring Theological University in Texas, USA, is a diploma mill which is accredited by an accreditation mill. As a result, it does not matter whether the IGP (Dr.) Kudalor “earned” his degree or it was awarded as honoris causa. It is understandable that Mr. Zoiku is fooled by the seal of accreditation from the Transworld Accrediting Commission International.
It is important to note that Dayspring Theological University and the Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI) are not recognized by the Office of Post-Secondary Education (OPE) of the US Department of Education US DoE). This is the reason the Executive Secretary of the Ghana National Accreditation Board (NAB) publicly denounced the IGP’s doctoral degree and advised him to employ some discretion in this matter. Our humble advice to the IGP is to shelve that doctoral degree and refrain from using it. The attempt to use the Daily Graphic to validate what is considered even by the state accrediting body, NAB, as unwholesome does not speak well to his reputation and that of the country.
Prosper Yao Tsikata , PhD
Assistant Professor of Communication
Valdosta State University
A. Kobla Dotse, PhD
Director, Chemical Research & Development | http://www.modernghana.com/news/715969/the-igp-dr-john-kudalor-the-daily-graphic-and-diploma.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/1a5ccdd47a7600b3aa64b946a4892a3b517f54bb9ebb38d3661eecd03fc22b02.json | |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:50:53 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | On 28 August 1994, Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-0 thanks to 19-year old striker Robbie Fowler, who delivered what was, at the time, the fastest hat-trick in Premier | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715355%2Ftoday-in-history-fowler-scores-fastest-hat-trick-as-liverpo.html.json | en | null | Today In history: Fowler scores fastest hat-trick as Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-0 | null | null | www.modernghana.com | On 28 August 1994, Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-0 thanks to 19-year old striker Robbie Fowler, who delivered what was, at the time, the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history.
A member of Liverpool's youth team, Fowler joined the senior side in 1993 and quickly established himself as a talented goalscorer with 18 goals in 34 appearances that first season. But nothing quite prepared the Liverpool faithful for his performance against Arsenal in the second match of the 1994-95 season.
Playing before a crowd of over 30,000 at Anfield, Fowler opening the day's scoring in a 26th minute when Arsenal defender Martin Keown failed to clear a cross from a free kick. The ball dropped to the feet of Fowler, who scored with a simple finish from eight yards out. He had to work a little harder for his second goal three minutes later, shooting across the goal to send the ball in off a rebound from the far post.
But his best goal of the day was his last. In the 31st minute, he beat both Keown and goalkeeper David Seaman, who collided with one another, then slotted the ball into the open net from a narrow angle. Arsenal failed to mount a serious challenege after that point as the hosts were content to sit on the lead and the match ended 3-0.
Officially, only 4 minutes, 33 seconds passed between Fowler's first and third goals. It remained a Premier League record until May 2015 when Southampton's Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick in 2 minues and 56 seconds.
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] | 2016-08-29T20:51:34 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Mzuka kibao and Jouvert Entertainment present the first volume of Mzuka kibao mixtape and produced by Mzuka Kibao Official Super Dj and Jouvert Entertainment | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fmusic%2F38564%2Fmzuka-kibao-mixtape-vol-1-hosted-by-dj-bokelo.html.json | en | null | Mzuka Kibao Mixtape Vol 1 ( Hosted By DJ Bokelo) | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Mzuka kibao and Jouvert Entertainment present the first volume of Mzuka kibao mixtape and produced by Mzuka Kibao Official Super Dj and Jouvert Entertainment CEO Dj BOKELO
TRACKIST
1.Wabe - Gabu x Frasha
2.Okota - Neimer ft DNA
3.Tafutanga - Mc Blacksmith
4.Ustaarabu - Bendi ya Serikali
5.Extraordinary - Xpat Mkwanja ft Shamir
6.Dabb - Lakikid ft Dj Kym & Kashkeed
7.Bamba Mbaya - Kelele Takatifu
8.Wave - Jfam & Omari
9.Taai - Emmy Kosgei
10.Mwema - Dorris James
11.Kila mtu ako juu kivyake - Kisumu all stars
12.Kidogo - Mc Elem
13.Wololo - June Rapsha
14.Wololo - Fessy Mdhamini
15.Kaa Zote - Lang Katalang
16.Made in Kaluo - Lang Katalang
17.Danger - CHR Music Group
18.Teargas - Mbegu Mbaya
19.Serebuka - Nebulazz & Marvo
20.Tuition Teacher - Nebulazz
21.Rasta Luvin - Black Sultan
22.Beat dem Bad - SBRS all stars
23.Agenda Remix - Ritchie G x Naiboi
24.Tenda Wema - Rufftone ft Christina Shusho
25.Elewa - Visita
26.Gonga - Naiboi x Frasha x King Kaka
27.Gonga Wall - Balulu ft Critical and King Lang
28.Shigidi - Frasha x Timmy x Chizi Gaza
29.Lini - King Kaka ft Rich Mavoko
30.Fashion - Eugene Mck
31.Doctor - Kagwe Mungai
32.No Doubt - Bella Beilla ft Izzo Black
download link https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/121175 | http://www.modernghana.com/music/38564/mzuka-kibao-mixtape-vol-1-hosted-by-dj-bokelo.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/8f7784a6fbedaa5726a5dba3ac8b33dc2fa038e7fcf3c958c069c09e85a870ac.json | |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:51:35 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Newcastle have reportedly completed the signing winger Christian Atsu on loan from Chelsea with an option to make the move permanent. The Black Stars winger | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernghana.com%2Fsports%2F715778%2Fchristian-atsu-joins-newcastle-on-loan.html.json | en | null | Christian Atsu joins Newcastle on loan | null | null | www.modernghana.com | Newcastle have reportedly completed the signing winger Christian Atsu on loan from Chelsea with an option to make the move permanent.
The Black Stars winger has been deemed surplus to requirement at Stamford Bridge after failing to impress Anthony Conte
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez wants the former Porto winger to replace Andros Townsend who moved to Crystal Palace.
Atsu joined the Blues in a £3.5million switch from Porto in September 2013 but is yet to make a senior appearance for the club and has been loaned out to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, Bournemouth and Malaga.
BREAKING: Newcastle have agreed a deal with Chelsea to take Christian Atsu on loan with option to buy next summer https://t.co/gT4XPP4pwp — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) August 29, 2016
Story by Ghana/Joy Sports | http://www.modernghana.com/sports/715778/christian-atsu-joins-newcastle-on-loan.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.modernghana.com/deddb5c089740f345a3027654669038b8f793078e25538ee4aa34bfbfc32e3f1.json |
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