A Plus Mocks Afia Schwar as He and MC Yaa Yeboah Are Slated to Appear Together on United Showbiz
Kwame A Plus has reacted to the news that he’s set to appear on United Showbiz this weekend with his alleged baby mama, MC Yaa Yeboah. A Plus, according to his former friend Afia Schwarzenegger, has welcomed a child with the loudmouth media personality and co United Showbiz panellist. A Plus denied the allegation and United Showbiz has promised fireworks this weekend as they placed both the politician and Yeboah on their panel. Following the release of the flier for this weekend’s show, A Plus reacted by sharing it and adding some commentary in the form of a song. The song was basically mocking Afia Schwar and her claims and elicited hilarious reactions from fans.
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July 19, 2024 09:54 UTC
Government has moved from taxation to robbing the people - Domelevo
According to him, the government has transcended into perpetuating thievery on citizens in the name of taxation. "Ghana is a country which in my considered opinion, has moved beyond taxation to robbery of the people; instead of taxing people, we are now robbing the people," he stated during a lecture he delivered at the 2024 edition of the Domelevo Accountability Lecture in Accra on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He warned African leaders to learn from the recent civil protests in Kenya and draw lessons from the events that occurred during the protests. "The question you want to ask is, have the other African leaders, including our own president, taken any cue out of it? TWI NEWSThe 2024 Domelevo Accountability Lecture was on "Is Ghana Winning the Fight Against Corruption?"
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July 19, 2024 06:08 UTC
US border officials seize 90 giant African snails from Ghanaian traveller
General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comUS Customs and Border Protection officials reportedly seized ninety (90) giant African snails from a passenger travelling from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last month. The passenger is said to have declared other prohibited items, including beef skin and fresh peppers, but failed to declare the giant snails. While giant African snails are considered a delicacy in most West African countries, the slimy gastropods, which can grow up to 8 inches, are considered invasive in the US and other Western countries. The US Department of Agriculture has said that giant African snails can pose serious health risks to humans, as they are known to carry the parasite rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. In 2023, live giant African snails were found in the suitcase of a traveller who had also arrived from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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July 18, 2024 22:13 UTC
3 times transport fares have increased in the last seven months
General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter fuel prices increased on Tuesday, July 16 after a 4% margin, commercial transport drivers announced a 15% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22. This latest fare increment brings the total number of increases to three within a space of just seven months. 30% fare increase in MarchCommercial drivers announced a 30% fare increment which took effect on March 7. 20% fare increase in AprilVIP JEOUN transport announced a fare hike on April 26, 2024. Despite a directive by the transport ministry instructing drivers not to increase prices, some drivers disregarded it and implemented new fares anyway.
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July 18, 2024 16:38 UTC
See details of all five honorary doctorate degrees awarded to Akufo-Addo
Fort Hare University South Africa:In May 2016, President Akufo-Addo was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law in recognition of his legal and political leadership. University of LiberiaIn December 2017, the University of Liberia awarded Nana Akufo-Addo an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his contribution to governance and public service. University of Cape CoastIn May 2021, the University of Cape Coast conferred President Akufo-Addo with an honorary doctorate, acknowledging his efforts in promoting socio-economic development. Sorbonne University, FranceOn October 10, 2022, Sorbonne University presented President Akufo-Addo with an honorary doctorate, recognizing his commitment to democracy in Ghana. Valley View UniversityValley View University presented President Akufo-Addo with the most recent honorary degree on July 14, 2024.
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July 17, 2024 18:01 UTC
Dengue fever case tallies reach 36 across Eastern, Central Regions – Official
General News of Wednesday, 17 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Health Service has announced that 36 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the Eastern and Central Regions of the country. “As of today, we have confirmed 36 cases from both the Central and Eastern Regions. Several factors contribute to the increase in dengue cases, including high mosquito populations, susceptibility to circulating serotypes, and favorable environmental conditions such as warm temperatures, precipitation, and humidity. The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically worldwide in recent decades, with an estimated 100 to 400 million infections occurring each year. Read the full statement from the Ghana Health Service on this latest update on the dengue fever below:JKB/AEWatch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:
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July 17, 2024 15:56 UTC
Major Maxwell Mahama, Wyllbee: 4 gruesome mass lynching incidents that generated conversations
In 2019, a report by GhanaWeb showed that as many as 20 cases of mob justice had been recorded. Musician WyllbeeThe tragic passing of the budding artiste from a mob lynching has sparked public outcry. Likewise, mob justice is a criminal offence per Ghana's laws and its pursuant to Act 29 of the Criminal Code of 1960. Whoever attempts to commit murder shall be guilty of first-degree felony. All the above-mentioned laws protect individuals or suspected criminals from being subjected to mob justice.
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July 17, 2024 14:01 UTC
John Mahama Is Never And Has Never Been My Friend – Koku Anyidoho
Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has emphasized that he only had a working relationship with former President John Dramani Mahama when he served as Head of Communications at the presidency. “He and I were never friends until President Mills made him his running mate. I am under no obligation to fall in love with John Mahama,” he added. In recent years, Koku Anyidoho has been very critical of John Mahama and the current leadership of the NDC. Asked if he was peeved in any way against John Mahama, Anyidoho admitted to harboring sentiments against Mahama for failing to build Asomdwe Park, the burial site of the late President Mills, and failing to honour the legacy of his late boss.
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July 17, 2024 13:18 UTC
Although I have a grudge against Akufo-Addo, he has performed well as president – Owusu-Bempah
Politics of Wednesday, 17 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comFounder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry, Reverend Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's Free SHS initiative, despite admitting to having a grudge against him. Speaking to his congregation during a church service on Sunday, July 14, Reverend Isaac Owusu-Bempah stated that despite his disagreements with President Akufo-Addo, he acknowledges that the president has outperformed other governments. To support his point, Owusu-Bempah mentioned the Free SHS policy implemented by the ruling government as an example. “Honestly, Nana Akufo-Addo has done a great job. In fact, if we talk about presidents who have performed admirably, President Kufuor, Nana Akufo-Addo, President Rawlings, and our father Mahama have all done commendable work.
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July 17, 2024 11:19 UTC
Assin Central adultery saga: NDC suspends Central Regional chairman, constituency secretary
Politics of Wednesday, 3 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended the Central Regional Chairman, Professor Richard Asiedu, with immediate effect. This decision comes in the wake of a meeting held on July 2, 2024, which focused on the withdrawal of the Assin Central parliamentary candidate, Shaibu Migyimah, over alleged amorous relations with the wife of the constituency General Secretary, Sadique Broni. Additionally, the Constituency Secretary, Sadique Broni, has also been suspended for one month and will face the National Disciplinary Committee on similar charges of anti-party conduct. Earlier, the Central Regional branch of the NDC withdrew Migyimah's candidacy, citing immoral acts and anti-party activities. However, the FEC's recent meeting overturned this decision, maintaining Migyimah as the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Assin Central.
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July 03, 2024 16:16 UTC
Guinness World Records Declares Chef Smith's Certificate As Fake
Guinness World Records has declared Ghanaian chef, Chef Smith’s certificate which indicates he is the current record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual as fake. At the news conference, Chef Smith said, “I am deeply humbled and honoured to announce that I am now the new world record holder for the cook-a-thon”. Millennium Chef Smith from Ghana with an incredible 802 hours, 25 minutes to dethrone Irish King, Alan Fisher." Later reports by pulse.com.gh depicted Chef Smith holding up a plaque containing a certificate from GWR proclaiming him the new record holder. However, as of the publication of this story, the official world record holder, according to the Guinness World Records official website, remains Alan Fisher, with a record of 119 hr 57 min 16 sec.
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July 03, 2024 09:56 UTC
Wontumi Has Never Said He Can't Work With Napo – Ashanti Regional NPP Youth Organizer
Sarfo Raphael, the Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clarified the relationship between Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo. He emphasized that Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has never expressed any opposition to working with Napo, nor has he made any negative comments about him regarding his selection. "At no point did anyone hear the chairman of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, publicly speak against Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh's nomination. "Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako never said anywhere that he doesn’t like Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh or that he cannot work with him," Raphael stated. Those were people’s perceptions that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Chairman Antwi Boasiako are not on good terms, so they can’t work together," he added.
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July 02, 2024 10:18 UTC
NPP running mate: 'We have received Bawumia’s nomination of NAPO' – National executives confirm
Politics of Monday, 1 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially submitted the name of the Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), as his preferred running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections. According to a report by Joy News, the NPP flagbearer presented NAPO to the National Executives of the party on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the party’s headquarters in Accra. The Vice President also met with the Majority Caucus of Parliament earlier on Monday and officially informed them of his decision to pick the Energy Minister as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed that the Vice President has presented NAPO as his running mate to the National Executives. He said that the next step is for the National Executive Council of the party to approve NAPO’s nomination.
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July 02, 2024 04:25 UTC
Free SHS Bill: Government to cancel BECE, extend SHS to 6 years - Report
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum explained that upon passing the bill, SHS certification will become the first formal academic qualification in the country, replacing the current BECE certification. During an interaction with journalists, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum highlighted the importance of legislating Free SHS. The minister praised the positive impact of Free SHS in the northern regions, where transition rates from JHS to SHS are significantly higher than in the southern regions. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged the Minority in Parliament to clarify their stance on the Free SHS legislation. He announced that the Free SHS Bill had received Executive approval and would soon be introduced to Parliament.
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July 01, 2024 17:17 UTC
Enhance the safety of judges - GBA president appeals to government
General News of Monday, 1 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of the Ghana Bar Association, GBA, Mr. Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has emphasized the need for the government and management of the judiciary to enhance the safety of judges at all levels. Speaking at the remembrance service for the Martyrs of the Rule of Law in Accra, he expressed concern about the lack of necessary weapons for court warrant officers. Mr. Boafo stated that it was crucial for the government and judiciary management to address this issue seriously. Mr. Acheampong assured Ghanaian judges of the GBA's unwavering support and respect, urging them to uphold the rule of law with integrity and professionalism. JAB/OGBCatch up on this week's episode of The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV as we discussed the topic, Medical Confidentiality.
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July 01, 2024 16:18 UTC