The nurse only appeared with paracetamol and plaster – Eyewitness gives account of how KIA passenger died
“I witnessed the last 10mins of a man’s life... at the arrival hall at Kotoka. We kept yelling for help, medical assistance something and a nurse showed with a medical bag filled with paracetamol and plaster,” she wrote. We have the most expensive cars and houses in Ghana and no first aid kit to save a life? Meanwhile, the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed the death of the passenger who arrived at the airport on board a United Airlines from Dulles International Airport, Washington at approximately 10:20 am. The passenger became unconscious at the Arrival Hall and received medical attention but was unresponsive.
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June 20, 2022 00:31 UTC
Use Cape Coast-Yamoransa road to Twifo Praso – Ghana Highway Authority
General News of Sunday, 19 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comHeavy rains recorded at Twifo-PrasoCape Coast-Twifo Praso road inaccessible as rains collapse Jukwa bridgeMeasures put in place to reinstate road, Roads MinistryThe Ghana Highway Authority has entreated persons travelling to Twifo Praso to use the Cape Coast-Yamoransa route. This announcement comes after a bridge that links Cape Coast and Twifo Praso was washed away by raging water on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Reacting to this unfortunate incident in a press statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the Ghana Highway Authority said, "The Ministry of Roads and Highways acting through the Ghana Highway Authority announces to the public that a section of the Cape coast -Twifo road is currently inaccessible." "Motorists travelling between Cape Coast and Twifo Praso are advised to use the Cape Coast-Yamoransa (N1) – Assin Fosu – Twifo Praso (N8) Road," it added. Read the Ghana Highway Authority press statement below:
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June 19, 2022 21:59 UTC
Chairman Wontumi secures Order of Substituted Service against Afia Schwarzenegger
General News of Sunday, 19 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfia Schwar to be served suit publicly in newspaperChairman Wontumi sues for defamationWontumi seeks GHS2m and restraining order against Afia SchwarzeneggerAshanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and business magnate, Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has secured an Oder for Substituted Service of the suit filed against Ghanaian actress, Afia Schwarzenegger. If readers would recall, Chairman Wontumi through his lawyer, Maurice Ampaw, sued Afia Schwarzenegger praying the court for damages of two million Ghana Cedis (GHC 2,000,000.00) for defaming the plaintiff. The suit comes after the Ghanaian actress alleged in a viral Instagram video that she has had sexual relations with Chairman Wontumi and that the latter farts when he reaches his climax during sex. It is against this backdrop that lawyer Maurice Ampaw has secured an order for substituted service of suit against Schwarzenegger, Daily Guide reports. The presiding judge stated that the order is to take effect eight days after the posting at the various places as ordered by the court.
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June 19, 2022 21:48 UTC
The coup d’état is being done – Barker-Vormawor declares
General News of Sunday, 19 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comBarker-Vormawor threatens to stage coupBarker-Vormawor arrested, granted bail on coup postBarker-Vormawor condemns police, military over extra-judicial killingsOne of the conveners of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has asserted that a coup is already happening in the country. Responding to a post he made which indicated that he will lead a coup if the E-levy is passed, Barker-Vormawor said the current administration has already beaten him to the coup. I think that the coup d’état is already being done and our constitutional democracy is being undermined. Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested on Friday, February 11, at the Kotoka International Airport upon his return from the United Kingdom over a coup post on social media. He was released on bail on March 17, 2022, and is still standing trial over the coup post.
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June 19, 2022 13:07 UTC
The Coup d’état Is Being Done – Says Barker-Vormawor
One of the conveners of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has asserted that a coup is already happening in the country. Responding to a post he made which indicated that he will lead a coup if the E-levy is passed, Barker-Vormawor said the current administration has already beaten him to the coup. I think that the coup d’état is already being done and our constitutional democracy is being undermined. Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested on Friday, February 11, at the Kotoka International Airport upon his return from the United Kingdom over a coup post on social media. He was released on bail on March 17, 2022, and is still standing trial over the coup post.
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June 19, 2022 12:27 UTC
20 residents arrested in Yirangu, Kubolunsi for killing an armed robber
Regional News of Saturday, 18 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from North East RegionA joint military and police personnel have stormed Yirangu and Kubolunsi in the Mamprugu Moaduri district of the North East region and arrested about 20 residents in the area for killing an armed robber. The arrest made by the joint security according to the residents happened on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at about 2 AM when they were all asleep. Information gathered by GhanaWeb indicates that the residents in May this year apprehended an armed robber with other three accomplices who had attacked a fuel station and bolted with an unspecified amount of money. The DCE said he is yet to go to the regional police station in Nalerigu to authenticate the arrest from there. Meanwhile, the North East Regional public relations unit has declined to comment on the arrest.
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June 18, 2022 22:24 UTC
KKD Loses Phone, Money And Documents To Robbers On Accra-Tema Motorway
In a viral Instagram video, the award-winning on-air personality gave the full details of how he was robbed by an Okada rider and his accomplice after his vehicle sustained a flat tyre due to the terrible potholes on the road. Quickly he moved away from his vehicle for his safety, however, when he returned, his wallet, some undisclosed amount of money, shoes, documents and his famous walking stick were all stolen. I got my key out, forgot to lock the car and moved away for safety. By the time the things calmed down, I moved back to my car, my iPhone was gone, money in my wallet is gone, shoes I was bringing my sister, documents and my walking cane is gone” KKD narrated. According to KKD, this is the second time he has been attacked on the motorway.
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June 18, 2022 21:39 UTC
Nyaho Tamakloe to join demo against Akufo-Addo - Report
General News of Saturday, 18 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comArise Ghana visits NPP founding memberGroup schedules demo for June 27 and 28Dr Nyaho Tamakloe welcomes Arise GhanaA founding member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is set to participate in a demonstration to drum home some concerns about various occurrences under the current government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a release signed by Listowel Nana Poku, who identifies as a member of the NPP and leading member of Arise Ghana, the group said it has paid an official visit to Dr Nyaho Tamakloe to inform him of their objectives and officially invite him for the upcoming protest. According to the group, Dr Nyaho Tamakloe aside from welcoming their pursuit also assured them of his participation in the protest. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe on his part welcomed the group and counselled us to see the course we have chosen as service to the people and nothing more. He admonished us to be people of integrity and to remain resolute and united in the pursuit of the objectives of the group.
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June 18, 2022 20:50 UTC
Cape Coast-Twifo Praso Road inaccessible as rain washes away bridge
General News of Saturday, 18 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comHeavy rains recorded at Twifo PrasoSeveral communities in Twifo area floodedTraffic directed away from Cape Coast-Twfi Praso RoadThe Cape Coast-Twifo Praso Road has been rendered inaccessible to motorists following heavy rains in the Jukwa area of the Central Region. The road has been rendered inaccessible as a result of the washing away of portions of a bridge at Jukwa. In a notice issued by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, motorists travelling between Cape Coast and Twifo Praso have been advised to use alternate routes. “The Ghana Highway Authority kindly wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that a washout of bridge approaches at Jukwa has rendered the Cape Coast-Twifo Praso Road inaccessible. “Motorists travelling between Cape Coast and Twifo Praso are therefore advised to use Cape Coast - Yamoransa (N1)- Assin Fosu - Twifo Praso (N81) road as the Authority mobilizes to solve the problem as soon as possible,” the ministry said in a notice shared on its Facebook page.
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June 18, 2022 17:45 UTC
The actual reason behind my dismissal by GES - Teacher Kwadwo drops bombshell
General News of Saturday, 18 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGES cites misconduct as the reason for Teacher Kwadwo's dismissalTeacher Kwado accused of insubordination by GESTeacher Kwadwo fights backIn 2021, the Ghana Education Service (GES) issued a sack letter to Michael Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie alias Teacher Kwadwo. While the GES attributed his dismissal to gross insubordination among other charges, several critics said the popular teacher who advocated for teaching professionals and students was booted out for his activism. In a social media post made on Friday, June 17, 2022, Teacher Kwadwo, several months after his sacking has released a video he claims is the genesis of his sacking. In the said video, a disappointed Teacher Kwadwo while running commentary recorded a newly built school block which he claimed had been converted into an accommodation facility for workers of the Forestry Commission. Without any evidence, Teacher Kwadwo further named some officials who, he alleged, orchestrated his sacking over his failure to delete the video.
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June 18, 2022 17:36 UTC
Your statement lacks candour, bereft of sincerity - Ablakwa tackles National Cathedral secretariat
Speaking in an interview on Joy FM, on Friday, MP, who has been exposing the government acting unconstitutionally regarding the construction of the cathedral disagreed with most of the issues that statement seems to clarify. Talking about the statement's clarification on the resignation of Pastor Mensa Otabil, founder of the International Central Gospel Church, ICGC, from the Board of Trustees, Ablakwa noted the statement lack candour and is bereft of sincerity. "You cannot say that Rev. Mensa Otabil has never really been part of the Board of Trustees. He alleged that the National Cathedral Secretariat used Rev.
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June 18, 2022 13:41 UTC
There are two fools in the world; a senseless king and his ministers who urge him on – Asiedu Nketia
General News of Friday, 17 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGeneral Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has directed a dig at the current administration using what he said is a popular Hindu saying. He noted that while a leader may be tagged a fool for being silly and having no knowledge of governance, his ministers and advisors become the second category of fools if they fail to point out his inefficiencies. “There are only two fools in the world; the first is the leader who is not intelligent and has no knowledge in governance. The second fool is his ministers who keep praising the foolish king. This was said by one of the Indian goddesses, the goddess of wisdom,” he told Mugabe Maasi on his Gumbe show.
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June 18, 2022 04:23 UTC
National Cathedral: Duncan Williams, Eastwood Anaba, Dag Heward-Mills to resign? - Smart asks
Eastwood Anaba, and Bishop Dag Heward-Mills would also be tendering in their resignation soon from the National Cathedral Board of Trustees?" the tweet shared by Captain Smart read. Although Dr Otabil has not confirmed his resignation, his details have been deleted from the website of the National Cathedral, which reduces the Board of trustees to 12. And I can confirm to you that one imminent priest has walked away from the Board; the revered Rev Mensa Otabil is no longer there. TWI NEWSThe 5,000-seater National Cathedral remains one of the top priorities of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's government.
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June 17, 2022 06:30 UTC
Church of Pentecost employs honest taxi driver at its Headquarters
General News of Thursday, 16 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comKwasi Ackon returns money left in his carVice President honours taxi driverKwasi Ackon starts new job on ThursdayThe Church of Pentecost has announced the employment of 36-year-old taxi driver, Kwesi Ackon at its General Headquarters in Accra. His benefactors include Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who donated an amount of GHC20,000.00 to the ‘honest taxi driver.’The Church of Pentecost in a publication has announced issuing an employment letter dated June 15, 2022, to Ackon. “The Church of Pentecost Headquarters hereby offers you employment as Driver Grade II,” the letter reads in part. TWI NEWSHe has since commenced his work on Thursday, June 16, 2022 and expressed gratitude to the church and all those who have appreciated him. Kwasi Ackon who fellowships at the Onyeametease Assembly of the Church of Pentecost, believes his new employment will help him to further build his Christian values and faith.
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June 17, 2022 01:21 UTC
Dafeamekpor demands immediate resignation of NCA boss
General News of Thursday, 16 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comNCA boss has become politically partisan - DafeamekporJoe Anokye attends NPP functionsNPP's 2020 campaign was very successful – NCA boss at NPP eventThe Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for the immediate resignation of the Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye. Dafeamekpor said that Joe Anokye should resign because he violated the country's laws that bar public servants from participating in active party politics. He has become politically partisan," portions of the tweet shared by the MP read. The tweet shared by the MP also had a video that showed Joe Anokye praising the NPPs campaign strategy for the 2020 elections. The team was very embraced; we understood the assignment, and we added even more IT coordinators," the director-general said.
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June 16, 2022 17:18 UTC