Today at the newsstands - February 14, 2024
General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comBelow are some of the major news headlinesDAILY GRAPHICGhana will deliver best African Games - president Akufo-AddoLadder gives clue in Jirapa Dubai CEO's murderFinance Minister writes on digital payments in AfricaDAILY GUIDENACOC seizes 4,734kg TramadolMinisterial reshuffle: Ofori-Atta, Agyaman-Manu, Ambrose Dery outKen, Sly in mini brawl in ParliamentTHE CHRONICLEBawumia can make a difference if...Annoh-DomprehBorteyman Sports Complex ready for all African GamesBui sells power to ECG in dollars...instead of cedis - PAC toldTHE GHANAIAN TIMESGhana set to host 13th Africa GamesE.P Varsity faces imminent closure over failure to pay taxFinancial innovations, digital technologies important for climate change
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February 15, 2024 06:32 UTC
Akufo-Addo sacks Ofori-Atta, reshuffles his government
General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially reshuffled some of his ministerial appointees following reports of an imminent massive shake-up in the government. The president, according to a statement issued by the presidency, has relieved 13 central and local government ministers of their duties. Some of the ministers who have lost their jobs include the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta. In all, the president relieved 13 ministers and 10 deputy ministers of their duties, some of which he reassigned. TWI NEWSSee the list of ministers who have been relieved of their duties below:You can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:
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February 14, 2024 11:26 UTC
The alleged 'fight' between Bernard Mensah and Jordan Ayew that 'forced' him to retire from Black Stars
Sports News of Monday, 12 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn November 2020, Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah announced his retirement from the Black Stars despite being at the prime age of his career – 26. Christopher Nimley, a Ghanaian coach has opened up on the reasons that ‘forced’ Bernard Mensah to leave the Black Stars prematurely. According to him, Bernard Mensah retired from the Black Stars after the management, in his view exhibited bias and unfairness in the handling of an on-field incident between him and Jordan Ayew. Jordan Ayew, according to Christopher Nimley took offence and reported the issue to the management of the Black Stars. Bernard Mensah currently plays in the Saudi league for Al Tai
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February 12, 2024 21:47 UTC
It has nothing to do with Bawumia, NPP – Apostle Opoku Onyinah clarifies viral Facebook post
Apostle Onyinah has distanced himself from the political connotations of his post, following the diverse reactions to the post. In the latest post, Apostle Onyinah explained that the previous post was created from the Church of Pentecost’s theme for the year 2015. The post further reads “Last night, I was looking for a quote that touched my heart on preaching to post it. Often, the silence of the majority or a good one helps the noisy minority destroy society or even rule. Those in favour of Apostle Onyinah are falling on the argument of religion as an extra boost for the ticket.
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February 11, 2024 16:11 UTC
Bawumia’s proposal to streamline VAT and other taxes are welcoming for our businesses – AGI President
‘’This proposal makes us happy because it deals with some fundamental challenges we have complained about over the years. We welcome this proposal’’ Dr. Ayim-Darke proclaimed. ‘We shall support Dr. Bawumia to perfect his visions so that we can all benefit from them as business owners’’ the President of AGI further emphasized. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia shared his vision to the Ghanaian people on Wednesday, 7th February 2024. He promised to do away with a number of taxes and change the course of governance if he is elected president.
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February 10, 2024 18:44 UTC
3 top ex-national officers shortlisted for Bawumia's campaign chief post - Report
Asaase News reported, citing a senior aide to Bawumia, that the Vice President "is expected to name his campaign team by Monday 12 February." According to the report, a list of three persons have so far been pencilled as possible campaign managers at the national level for the Mahamudu Bawumia campaign. b. Peter Mac Manu, a former national chairman of the NPP and two-time campaign manager for President Akufo-Addo in the successful 2016 and 2020 campaigns. c. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former general secretary of the NPP who served as presidential spokesman under John Agyekum Kufuor. SARAClick here to follow the GhanaWeb General News WhatsApp channelASP Benjamin Agordzo speaks to GhanaWeb TV on The Lowdown
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February 10, 2024 05:20 UTC
The asipim, sika mena and all the other things we know about the returned Ashanti artefacts
Although the return of these artefacts is not permanent, it has still brought with it a lot of excitement, particularly for persons linked to the Ashanti heritage. The artefacts, 32 in number, are expected to come from the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) (which is lending 17 pieces), and the British Museum, from where 15 artefacts will be sent back to the Ashanti kingdom. According to some international media news sites, these items are a gold jewellery and ornaments, an asipim (ornamental chair) and a sika mena (elephant tail whisk). It is banned by law in Britain for museums in the UK, including the V&A and the British Museum, to permanently give back contested items in their collections. They are, however, allowed to go into loan deals with these countries for the return of these items temporarily.
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February 09, 2024 21:08 UTC
Wontumi calls for presidential debate between Bawumia and Mahama
Politics of Friday, 9 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has called for a presidential debate between Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking in an interview on Movement TV, Wontumi, stated that the debate will resolve any doubts about the competencies of the two candidates. I can’t wait for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and John Dramani Mahama to debate and for everybody to listen to them on what you have done and what you want to do. “I am calling for debate between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and John Dramani Mahama, on our network for people to see…when they select their running mates, we will also call on them to debate as well and Ghanaians will realize that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a God-given gift,” he said. John Mahama, previously served as President of Ghana from 2012 to 2016, before losing to Akufo-Addo in the 2016 presidential election.
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February 09, 2024 19:44 UTC
10 major talking points from Bawumia's Ghana's Next Chapter lecture
At the lecture dubbed "Ghana's Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future,” Bawumia presented his vision for Ghana. Private sector on road construction“I believe that the private sector should finance the construction and maintenance of roads through PPP concession arrangements. “National service will no longer be mandatory and students will have the option to decide whether to do national service. Flat rate tax regimeBawumia said his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. “With the new tax regime, the tax return should be able to be completed in minutes!
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February 08, 2024 14:05 UTC
I am moving from just defending anything in the name of politics - Stephen Amoah
To him, he is personally moving away from anything that, because of politics, he would have to defend, to policies of benefits. “It is crystal clear that anytime there is an introduction or increment or taxes, these things do happen. Is it going to be adverse in the short, medium or long term for us as a country? I mean anybody can do politics with it but I am trying to have a shift personally. We have to ask ourselves what our focus is, our long term goals and also if we really want to build this country,” he asked.
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February 07, 2024 19:10 UTC
They Don't Know What Love Is. Prof. Fobih To Son And Nephew After Court Clears Him To Continue His Marriage With Young Wife
The case drew significant public attention and controversy in May 2023 when a video of the former minister's traditional wedding went viral. Furthermore, they cast doubt on Mary's intentions, accusing her of infidelity and expressing concern that she might manipulate Professor Fobih into leaving his property to her and even harm him. Additionally, the court addressed claims regarding a prior engagement with one Beatrice Boateng, confirming that the marriage had been dissolved and dismissing the objectors' arguments as unsubstantiated. Ultimately, the court ruled in favour of Professor Fobih and Mary Nyamekye, dismissing the objections as lacking merit. The court urged Professor Fobih to forgive his son, Dr. Nick Fobih, and nephew, Nicholas Fobih, and imposed financial penalties of GHC20,000, and GHC 20,000 on the objectors.
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February 07, 2024 16:15 UTC
4 major issues interdicted police inspector threw at Akufo-Addo in beer bar video
According to a police statement, Chief Inspector Benjamin Doe Kuwornu is in detention as an investigation into the video is carried out. Below are four major issues he accused the president ofIncompetence and mismanagement of state resourcesThe video showed that the recording was done in a beer bar at an undisclosed location, also without a date. He accused the president of being incompetent and not managing state resources in the interest of the nation, hence his demand to meet with the president. We are saying Mr President, you are destroying our nation, Mr President you have destroyed our nation. In his concluding remarks, he stated that hid mission was to meet the president and each him how to govern.
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February 07, 2024 13:37 UTC
Speaker asks MPs to ensure passage of Anti- LGBTQ+, Affirmative Action Bill
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill and the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also know as the anti LGBTQ+ bill, is passed before the House rises. These, he said should be passed without further delay, urging the MPs to work on them expeditiously. The same applies to the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values; we must pass these two bills without any further delay. The Parliamentary Transition Bill and the Community Service Bill are the critical bills: we must work on expeditiously. These include the Aged Persons Bill 2023, the Competition Bill, 2023; Small Scale Mining Bill, 2023, among others.
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February 07, 2024 08:50 UTC
AFCON 2023: Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria vs South Africa match?
Sports News of Tuesday, 6 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comNigeria’s top striker, Victor Osimhen could miss their semi-final clash against South Africa in the 2023 African Cup of Nations. The Napoli striker did not travel with the Nigerian team to Bouake in Ivory Coast on Monday, February 5, 2024, to prepare for their game against South Africa. The team in a statement confirmed that Osimhen was not made to travel with the team because the player complained of an abdominal issue. "Victor Osimhen will not join us on this trip as a result of abdominal discomfort. Osimhen has been involved in four of Nigeria's six goals so far at the tournament,JNA/EK
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February 06, 2024 17:51 UTC
Election 2024: Bawumia deserves a fair hearing just like Mahama – Kofi Bentil justifies support for vice president
General News of Sunday, 4 February 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President of IMANI Ghana, Kofi Bentil has justified his support for the New Patriotic Party presidential candidate for the 2024 general election, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. We gave Prez Mahama a chance to be President, the least we can do is give Dr Bawumia a fair and objective hearing. He further agued on the limitations of the vice president position emphasising the little opportunities given to the president’s deputy to make actual impact. There’s a good reason Kwame Nkrumah refused to have a Vice President! “I trust VP Bawumia.
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February 04, 2024 19:10 UTC