General News of Sunday, 4 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Chief Executive (DCE), Barikisu Losina, who was recently relieved of her duties by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been involved in a car crash. Barikisu Losina was reportedly traveling to Tamale with her child and a driver from the assembly when the accident took place. President Akufo-Addo had, on January 2, 2024, sacked 24 Municipal and District Chief Executives, including Barikisu Losina, without providing specific reasons for the dismissals. In a subsequent statement dated January 3, 2024, the President nominated 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executives. GA/SARAClick here to follow the GhanaWeb General News WhatsApp channelYou can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:

As someone who does not believe in pursuing higher education, Nana Opare said he quit school to chase after money by venturing into business at a very young age. In the 1960s, my father brought me to Kwahu to go to school. 'Oh How' who prides himself on being one of the most successful and rich men in Kwahu, made this disclosure in an interview with the Kwahu Ambassador, monitored by GhanaWeb. After working for so many years and now being a pensioner, Nana Opare describes himself as someone who has never experienced poverty in his life. "Before God and man, I have never experienced poverty because I have been working very hard all my life in pursuit of money.

General News of Saturday, 3 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, February 2, 2024, fired 24 of his Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chiefs Executives (MMDCEs). President Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, nominated persons to replace the sacked MMDCES. The MMDAs that have new MMDCE nominees include Ahafo Ano North, Amansie West, Nkroranza South, Pru East, Sene East, Awutu Senya West, Asuogyaman, Atiwa West, New Juaben North, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Adentan, Ga Central, Ga East, Weija Gbawe and East Mamprusi. The remaining are Krachi West, Nkwanta South, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Bolga East, Bawku East, Sissala West, South Tongu, Amenfi Central and Nzema East. In addition to the 24 affected MMDAs, the president also nominated two MMDCEs for the following MMDAs: Twifo Heman Lower Denkyira and Adaklu.

General News of Saturday, 3 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sacked 24 Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chiefs Executives (MMDCES). The Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies whose bosses were fired including Ahafo Ano North, Amansie West, Nkroranza South, Pru East, Sene East, Awutu Senya West, Asuogyaman, Atiwa West, New Juaben North, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Adentan, Ga Central, Ga East, Weija Gbawe and East Mamprusi. The remaining are Krachi West, Nkwanta South, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Bolga East, Bawku East, Sissala West, South Tongu, Amenfi Central and Nzema East. The president indicated in the notice which was dated February 2, 2024, was with immediate effect. He added that he would soon nominate the replacements of the sacked MMDCES.

The Ghanaian actress cum influencer was seen with a much thicker and bulging lips, typical of what lip fillers looked like. This development has since stirred criticisms from individuals who have claimed that McBrown has been influenced by Aba Dope, a popular Ghanaian socialite who is well-known for wearing lip fillers. Fingers are being pointed at Aba Dope due to her close relationship with McBrown lately. What are lip and face fillers? Face and lip fillers (dermal fillers) are substances injected into your face.

Politics of Friday, 2 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA broadcast journalist with Peace FM, Kwabena Marfo has urged Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to focus on naming his running mate instead of preparing to deliver lectures. "I thought he was going to name his running mate, but if he is not going to name his running mate but is going to give his regular speeches, then he should stop because nobody is interested in those talks anymore," Marfo said in reaction to an advertise lecture by Bawumia later this month. "Your main opponent is running for the third straight time, in your case, your face hasn’t even appeared on a ballot paper before. Speaking on an interactive session on Neat FM’s Morning Show on February 1, 2024, he added that Bawumia should focus on selling his campaign messages. “His Excellency, mention your running mate and start your campaign because the time is limited... Se0lect your running mate and start going on tours, there is no more time,” he added.

Sports News of Thursday, 1 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA video of Ghana’s football star, Mohammed Kudus looking very hungry at a KFC restaurant has taken the internet by storm. The West Ham star, dressed in a tank top, shorts, and slides, was caught on camera looking having a relaxing time with some fans. As Kudus eagerly awaited his meal, the staff of the restaurant, stunned by the sight of a football star, couldn't resist taking a video of him. Kudus quickly told the worker to stop videoing him and rather serve him food. Watch the video belowJNA

Sam Nartey George, the leading advocate for the legislation on the controversial Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, has expressed confidence in its potential passage by March 2024. The bill, referred to as the anti-gay bill, aims to criminalize same-sex relationships, encompassing oral and anal activities and proposes penalties ranging from five to 10 years of imprisonment. Hopefully, there will be another two weeks of parliamentary work when we resume, and they should be done with consideration. It is read, and then the bill is passed,” George explained. I think it is something we should give as an Easter gift from parliament to the nation.

General Secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, is of the view that there is a need to consider experience in choosing people to represent them in Parliament. He believes that Parliament should not be a place where people without working experience will walk in to get access to money. “I believe what we need to encourage is to push for a lot more people with experience to be entering parliament. He continued, "We need to look at a situation where you’re entering public service from a position of experience. Then you are bringing something to public service, having garnered experience.

Kofi Jerry accused Chris Hughton of making tactical decisions that proved inimical to the success of the Black Stars in the game. Upon sober reflection, Kofi Owusu Jerry has realized that he went overboard and issued an apology to Chris Hughton, Ghanaians and his employers for what he views to be an unfortunate incident. “After the game against Mozambique, I was captured on camera using some unpleasant words on Chris Hughton. The Black Stars left the tournament, winning none, drawing two and losing one of their three games played in Group B. As a result of the disastrous performance in Ivory Coast, Chris Hughton has been sacked by the Ghana Football Association.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comControversial Ghanaian socialite, Afia Schwarzenegger has questioned the motive behind the transfer of the paramount chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II as High Court judge in Accra to the Volta Region. "What did he say or do that made them transfer him from Accra High Court to the Volta Region? Her comment comes after it became officially known that the Dormaahene had been transferred to continue his legal duties in the Volta Region. “The Dormaahene, who is also a High Court judge, has apparently been transferred,” the former Supreme Court Justice, Atuguba, said. “I heard for talking too much, the Paramount Chief of Dormah Traditional Council and a High Court Judge, Osagyefo Agyeman Badu II has been transferred from the Greater Accra to the Volta region.

General News of Wednesday, 31 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government has stated clearly that the flagship Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme will be reviewed. This was contained in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest report on Ghana's US$3 billion bailout programme. “In the education sector, we will review and rationalize the Free Senior High School (SHS) program. As recently as weeks back, the government was engaged in an exchange with former president John Dramani Mahama who has committed to reviewing Free SHS if he comes to office in 2025. TWI NEWSAbout the Free SHS policyThe free SHS Policy removes cost barriers through the absorption of fees approved by GES council.

It has come to light that a Tema resident who was following the game died in the presence of his family. "At some point, the station changed to the Egypt versus Cape Verde game. He wanted Cape Verde to beat Egypt so whenever Cape Verde got the ball, he kept on encouraging them to push ahead and score. With just two points and a goal deficit, the Black Stars recorded successive group-stage exits from the AFCON, having suffered the same fate in the 2021 edition. As a result of the disastrous performance in Ivory Coast, Chris Hughton has been sacked by the Ghana Football Association.

A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has advised the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, to exercise discretion in his public utterances. According to Obiri Boahen, this incident should serve as a caution for Chairman Wontumi and all NPP executives to carefully measure their utterances in the public space. Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on January 30, 2024, Obiri Boahen commended the Bantemahene Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI for his handling of the issue. The Bantemahene did very well; he handled the issue well…I will advise Chairman Wontumi to exercise discretion in his language because we have to consider where we are, the environment, the people, and what we are about to say. The Asanteman Traditional Council struck out the charges against Chairman Wontumi after hearing both sides.

Politics of Wednesday, 31 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Krontihene of the Anum Traditional Area, Osahene Owusu Ntow IV, has extended an apology to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, for campaigning against him during the 2016 general election. Osahene Owusu Ntow IV admitted to being one of the outspoken traditional leaders who publicly opposed former President Mahama and his government following an endorsement by an Akwamu chief. During a visit by the NDC flagbearer to Anum, as part of his 'Building Ghana Tour' in the Eastern Region, Osahene Owusu Ntow expressed remorse, stating, "A certain chief in Akwamu endorsed President Mahama, claiming that all the chiefs in Anum support him. We can only assure President Mahama of our votes if he's able to convince us because those we followed couldn't help us. Ampem Nyarko, the ball is in your possession, we will only shout goal when you play it into the net," myjoyonline.com quoted the Anum chief to have said.