Arsenal boss Arteta praises Thomas Partey for playing crucial role in Burnley win
Sports News of Tuesday, 21 September 2021Source: footballghana.comArsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey for playing a crucial role in their 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. Partey lasted for 74 minutes before making way for Ainsley Maitland-Niles as the Gunners secured a second successive win at Turf Moor. Martin Odegaard’s first-half free-kick gave Arsenal their first away win of the season. "He's really important because he is the anchor," Arteta said as reported by the club's official website. "That's his biggest job, to get the right balance in the team and get the right fluidity in the team so we can attack.
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September 21, 2021 01:33 UTC
Match-fixing scandal: Ashantigold SC President and CEO charged by Ghana FA for match manipulation
Sports News of Tuesday, 21 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comAshantiGold SC president Kwaku Frimpong and Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Frimpong have both been charged by the Ghana Football Association in the alleged match-fixing game between the club and Inter Allies in the Ghanaian top-flight. The game ended 7-1 after Inter Allies defender Hashim Musah had scored two deliberate own goals. The Ghana FA is still investigating the matter and have charged the AshantiGold SC president and the CEO for match manipulation. The duo have both been charged on three counts of misconduct for match manipulation in their 2020/21 Ghana Premier League Week 34 match against Inter Allies at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on July 17, 2021. KOFI MENSAHOfficials of AshantiGold SC: POTAKEY VICTOR, OSMAN ABDULAI, SARFO ISAAC KOFI, Nana Kwasi Darlyn, DUAH THOMAS, AIDOO GEE AHMED, Lartey PeterInter Allies FCDANSO WIREDU MENSAH, 8.
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September 21, 2021 01:30 UTC
'We will get them' - Police pursuing Apenkwa armed robbers who stole GH¢29,000
A Ghana Police Service statement signed by ACP Kwesi Ofori, Acting Director General for Public Affairs, said police were pursuing three persons believed to have been involved in the incident. “The police in Accra are seriously pursuing three persons for allegedly robbing a 33-year-old woman off GH¢29,000 today, Monday, September 20, 2021, at gunpoint at Apenkwa. “The victim escaped unhurt, however, a bystander sustained some injuries and is responding to treatment,” the statement added. GhanaWeb’s earlier report citing a UTV journalist who was at the scene said the robbery happened around the Achimota Old Station, which is a few meters from Apenkwa. The UTV report mentioned a loss of GH¢20,000, which the police have clarified to be GH¢9,000 more.
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September 20, 2021 21:11 UTC
Discrimination of coronavirus vaccinations? - New U.K and U.S rules
Opinions of Monday, 20 September 2021Columnist: Amanda ClintonThe new entry rules for travelling into the U.K (that applied from July 26, 2021) and traveling into the United States (that will apply from November 2021) means that double vaccinated people who got vaccinated in the U.S, E.U, or the U.K can enter the U.K without quarantine. Therefore the rules appear to suggest that if you are British or Ghanaian etc. but double vaccinated elsewhere, that is outside the U.S, U.K, or E.U, the standard 10-day quarantine still applies as a blanket rule. If that is the case, should different rules apply depending on which country you got vaccinated in? U.S, U.K, and E.U representatives should shed more light on these new quarantine rules to be applied and clarify why such a distinction exists.
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September 20, 2021 21:11 UTC
Psalm Adjeteyfio’s cry for help a failure of our pension system – US-based economist
However, he questioned whether Psalm Adjeteyfio’s cry for help is a failure of the pension system in the country. “That being said, can we view TT’s cry for help as a failure of our pension system in the country? If so, the questions that comes to mind will be: Is TT receiving pension? “From my perspective, addressing TT’s cry for help is like trying to fix one pothole on a highway with thousands of potholes. “Therefore, this the time for policy makers to reflect on our current pension system and redesign it to meet current living conditions, and if possible, make it mandatory for all working citizens to contribute to a national pension scheme as it’s done in America with the social security system,” he said.
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September 20, 2021 21:00 UTC
NDC gave fearless, loyalist Benyiwa-Doe enough wings to fly - Anyidoho
Recounting his fond memories of the female politician, he said the late politician was a pillar of late Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills’ victory in 2012. To him, she was firm, strong and oner who was a confidant of late Prof. Atta-Mills. As far as he was concerned, Madam Benyiwa-Doe has left behind a lasting legacy and must be emulated. He said the umbrella family should not write its history without the contributions of Benyiwa-Doe. Yes the NDC gave her enough wings to fly to higher heights”.
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September 20, 2021 20:37 UTC
Apologise for the embarrassment – NDC executive to Akufo-Addo over upturned Coat of Arms
Photos of the list in circulation show that the Coat of Arms was turned upside down, incurring criticism from a section of the public. Taking a bite of the issue on his Facebook page, Onasis Kobby stated that the image of the country has been dealt a blow with the atypical representation of the Coat of Arms. Onasis, who labelled it an embarrassment, believed that the state must crack the whip on those who led to the situation. You can’t disrespect the National Coat of Arms this way. He must take the blame and offer apology to restore the dignity of our pride the National Coat of Arms,” he wrote.
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September 20, 2021 17:48 UTC
Oko Vanderpuije throws challenge to new Accra Mayor
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Oko Vanderpuije wants the Accra Mayor nominee to make dealing with the issue of flooding a priority• He has also entreated Madam Elizabeth Sackey to collaborate with the Accra Regional Minister when she assumes office• Mr Vanderpuije is also hopeful of Madam Sackey’s confirmationFormer Mayor of Accra, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has tasked the new Accra Mayor nominee, Madam Elizabeth Sackey, to deal with the issue of flood within the jurisdiction. “We need to put our hands around immediately, and we need to show leadership in that area,” he said. Mr Vanderpuije, who is hopeful of Madam Sackey’s confirmation, also entreated her to work hand in hand with the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, while addressing revenue generation gaps in the assembly. Madam Elizabeth Sackey, a former Accra Regional Minister, is one of 36 females named amongst the President’s 260 MMDCE nominees. Her approval by members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly will make her Accra’s first female Mayor.
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September 20, 2021 17:48 UTC
Hasten SDGs implementation to build fairer, prosperous world – Akufo-Addo
General News of Tuesday, 21 September 2021Source: presidency.gov.ghThe President of the Republic and Co-Chair of the Group of Eminent Advocates of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged world leaders to hasten the implementation of the 17 UN SDGs in order to build a fairer, healthier, safer and more prosperous world for all. The net effect of these adverse developments is that our world is unlikely to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030,” the President said. “With an estimated US$360 trillion available in global financial assets, as of 2019, the resources to finance the SDGs are certainly available. “New forms of social practice and organization, as well as new and improved technological products and processes, are key enablers for achieving the SDGs. Whilst embracing innovation, deliberate steps should be taken to discourage innovations that contribute to environmental degradation, that are disruptive of livelihoods, and that exacerbate inequalities,” President Akufo-Addo added.
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September 20, 2021 17:26 UTC
Security guard jailed for conniving with ex-worker to steal monies from mall
Regional News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: GNAA 23-year-old security guard who connived with an ex-worker to steal GHC50,000, $800, and some items from Marina Mall, East Legon, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment. Nyarko told the Court presided over by Mrs. Sedinam Awo Balokah that he did not enter the Mall to steal the money and items. He said because the CCTV cameras were in place, he stood outside and kept watch while his accomplice, Kofi Mensah who had been fired for misconduct, entered the Mall to steal. Nyarko is a security guard at the Mall and Kofi Mensah is a former employee who was dismissed for misconduct. The Prosecutor said Mensah left with the booty and later in the day, Nyarko met Mensah and he took his share.
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September 20, 2021 17:15 UTC
Wydad Casablanca is a big club but Hearts of Oak is bigger - Fatawu Mohammed
Sports News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Fatawu has targeted a win against Wydad Casablanca• Accra Hearts of Oak has qualified to the next stage of the Champions League with a home victory against CL Kamsar• Accra Hearts of Oak won the game 2-0Accra Hearts of Oak captain, Fatawu Mohammed, is super confident that his side can qualify to the group stages of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. The Phobians have set up a tie against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the final phase of the preliminary round of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. Hearts of Oak set up the tie after beating CL Kamsar of Guinea 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first round of the preliminary round of the ongoing CAF Champions League. Fatawu is, however, optimistic that the Phobians can beat the two times CAF Champions League winners in the two-legged tie to make it to the group phase of the competition. “Wydad Casablanca is a big club but Hearts of Oak is bigger the Phobians will overcome the Moroccan Botola side over the two legs.
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September 20, 2021 16:47 UTC
How bitter kola saved the life of American rapper Meek Mill
Health News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Bitter kola has a host of health benefits• The plant is usually found in Central and Western Africa• The seed of the bitter kola plant is chewed rawGarcinia kola popularly called bitter kola is a West African plant proven to be a cure for several illnesses. Bitter kola, when chewed raw, provides a host of medicinal benefits to the human body. American rapper, Robert Rihmeek Williams better known as Meek Mill, in a recent revelation on Twitter has narrated how bitter kola changed his life. "Bitter kola nut changed my life...I feel like we ‘black people’ need to be more educated about Africa!" Research has proven that the bitter kola seed helps fight health problems including:- Diabetes-Inflammation- Common cold- Improve the immune system- Hepatitis- GlaucomaBelow are the posts by Meek Mill
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September 20, 2021 16:07 UTC
Unemployment rate at its lowest in 30 years
According to the ILO, the unemployment rate, as captured by economics trading.com, has averaged 6.17% in the last 30 years in the fourth republic and currently stands at about 4.53% in 2020. A trend analysis of the unemployment rates in the 4th Republic since 1991 reveals a steady rise in the unemployment rate from 4.66% in 1991 to a peak level of 10.4% in 2000 during the Rawlings regime. Comparatively the latest statistical evidence of 4.12% unemployment rate for 2019 thus makes it the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the last 30 years in Ghana. Notwithstanding this achievement of the current government, it must be recognised that the current unemployment rate is still relatively high, given that the rate seems to have risen from 2.8% in 1984 to its current levels. The inability of the economy to generate enough jobs to meet that requirement lends credence to the threat that the high youth unemployment poses to the country’s security.
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September 20, 2021 15:45 UTC
I prefer a short man who is smart to a tall man – Okoe-Boye backs Yaw Boateng Gyan
He disclosed in an interview with Peace FM, that he would rather pick a ‘short intelligent’ man than a tall man who lacks the know-how to managed the country. I wont mention names but its better to have an intelligent short man than a tall man. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Yaw Boateng Gyan said that reports of Dr Duffour competing with Mahama is music to his ears. “I would be extremely happy if Dr. Duffour decides to contest as flagbearer of the NDC. If Dr. Duffour opens his mouth to declare his intent today, I would lead his campaign,” he told Okay FM.
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September 20, 2021 15:45 UTC
GhanaWeb Special: A fisherman's hustle, catching plastics for fishes
General News of Monday, 20 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana, like many other countries, has failed to tackle the issue of plastic waste. The effect of plastic waste is gradually affecting fisherfolk who say there are more plastic than fishes in the sea. One will be dismayed by the tons of plastic waste on some shorelines in Ghana. In an interaction with fishermen, on this series of GhanaWeb Special, they told reporter, Paulina Dedaa Opoku, that strict measures needed to be rolled out to have the beaches clean. In the same way we clean markets and other public places, we should take up the responsibility to clean up beaches, especially public beaches.
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September 20, 2021 15:33 UTC