5 drown in North East Region within 24 hours
General News of Sunday, 29 August 2021Source: dailymailgh.comFive people have drowned in two districts of the North East Region, within 24 hours, officials say. 1, a village in the Bunkrpurugu District, also in the North East Region. Regional Director of NADMO Alhassan John Kwaku said the body of both Badisomah Damyee and her granddaughter, Priscilla Badisomah have been recovered and buried. Alhassan John Kwaku also noted that a drowning incident was recorded in the East Mamprusi municipality. “On his return, a canoe [he was in] capsized, and he also died in the process,” Alhassan John Kwaku said.
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August 29, 2021 00:56 UTC
Police begin probe into the alleged suicide involving a soldier at Burma Camp
General News of Sunday, 29 August 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has begun investigations into a case of alleged suicide by WO11 Robert Dorku which occurred on Friday the 27th of August 2021 at Burma Camp. According to the Police, the incident happened in a bush close to the powerhouse where the deceased was found hanging on a tree with a wire on his neck. The deceased aged 45, worked with the Shai hills training school. The Military officer’s limp body was discovered Friday dawn hanging by a rope tethered to a tree among some growths at Burma Camp, headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces. The police were called in to the crime scene to begin investigation.
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August 29, 2021 00:37 UTC
Vigilance of citizens, key for national cohesion - Youth urged
It was on the theme: "Empowering Ghanaians to stand for National Cohesion and Inclusive Participation in Governance." "The vigilance of citizens during this period is necessary for National Cohesion," he added. "Terrorists always send scouts to look for loopholes to explore, when there is no national cohesion there is no peace and when there is no peace, there is no development and happiness." Stephen Avinu, Parish Priest, St. Anthony Catholic Church in Ave-Dakpa, said National Cohesion and Peaceful Co-existence were important aspects of National Development. Avinu encouraged the public, particularly the youth, to ascribe to the principles of unity, national cohesion, and peaceful co-existence, as they guaranteed firmness for development.
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August 28, 2021 21:00 UTC
Obuobia Darko-Opoku donates to Akuapem School for the Blind
General News of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs part of her 44th birthday celebration, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Deputy Director of Communications for the opposition National Democratic Congress last Sunday donated items to the Akropong School for the Blind. Students and management of the school took delivery of items such as 200 packs of hot meals, two Rambo 1000 poly tanks, water pumping machines, 55 bags of rice, 20 bags of sugar, 15 gallons of oil and 9 boxes of Spaghetti. In a post on her Facebook page, Obuobia Darko-Opoku disclosed that instead of worshipping at her usual place, she opted to fellowship with the school. Aided by the presence of the ever-greeen Winneba Youth Choir, Obuobia who was in the company of her mother and two sons shared the joy of her birthday with the student. She was awed by the musical talents displayed by the students, stressing that these students “do not only have among them powerful and spirit-filled preachers but also a collection of talented singers with great voices and also instrumentalists.”“I had so much wanted to spend my birthday morning with them, and I am very happy I was able to”, she added.
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August 28, 2021 20:37 UTC
MTTD impounds thirty-one vehicles for various traffic offences
General News of Sunday, 29 August 2021Source: GNAThe Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) on Friday impounded thirty-one vehicles for various traffic offences on the Kpone-Dawenya stretch of the N1 highway. The exercise is also to curb the blatant disregard for road traffic regulations by some road users. It said the operation would further reduce road traffic accidents and its related deaths, injuries and damage to properties on our roads. Some of the arrested drivers were driving commercial vehicles, Ministries, Department and Agencies vehicles (MDAs), corporate entities vehicles, and privately owned vehicles. The brief advised the motoring public to abide by road traffic regulations at all times to promote road safety.
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August 28, 2021 18:56 UTC
Humphrey Tettey named U.S. based best Male Vocalist of the Year 2021 at Ghana Music Awards USA
Entertainment of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: Mz Gee, ContributorUS-based Ghanaian Gospel musician Humphrey Tettey is now the Best Male Vocalist of the Year. He received the coveted title and plaque at this year's Ghana Music Awards event held on August 21, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event included a star-studded cast of past, current and up-and-coming music artiste both in the U.S. and in Ghana. Ghana Music Awards celebrates and recognizes excellence in music in a variety of genres including, gospel. Nominated for four outstanding awards for excellence in music, he was humbled to be named U.S. Based Best Male Vocalist of the Year 2021.
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August 28, 2021 18:11 UTC
Jomoro MP donates 100 desks to Nana Avo-Nwiah Basic School after GhanaWeb report
General News of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Western Region:Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, Dorcas Afo-Toffey, has distributed 100 desks to Nana Avo-Nwiah M/A Basic School at Tikobo No. Following the report, Dorcas Afo-Toffey on Friday, August 27 together with a delegation of Jomoro Municipal Education Directorate, presented 100 pieces of furniture to the school. Speaking to GhanaWeb's Western Regional Correspondent at the Nana Avo-Nwiah Basic School premise, Dorcas Afo-Toffey disclosed that observed that the school was in a deplorable state. Dorcas Afo-Toffey seized the opportunity to promise to construct a new six-unit classroom block to replace the deplorable existing wooden structure to improve academic excellence in the school. Mr. Cletus Azupe, the headmaster of the school, gave thanks to the Jomoro MP for her kind gesture.
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August 28, 2021 18:00 UTC
Pastor in court for allegedly impregnating wife of church member under guise of deliverance
In her statement of claim to the court, Regina Ankrah indicated that the said amorous relationship started in 2014 when she was introduced to the church by her fiance at the time, now her ex-husband. The woman became pregnant in the process and her husband who was not responsible, took the case to court for a divorce which was granted. The pastor during this period accepted responsibility and promised to marry the plaintiff (Regina) after the divorce. Dailyguidenetwork indicates that the relationship got bad when the pastor began to allegedly neglect his paternal responsibilities for which reason the plaintiff took the case to court. The case, according to Dailyguidenetwork, is currently before the Takoradi Circuit Court B in the Western Region.
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August 28, 2021 17:26 UTC
Coronavirus: The world needs HR professionals more today than ever
Health News of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, says the Coronavirus has enhanced the work of Human Resource professionals and has urged them to push to offer even more of their work to the world. I give you a reminder that HR is about the management of human resources in organisations and COVID-19 directly affects that human resource. “Therefore, it is has become imperative for HR professionals to provide that kind of functional human resource that can deal with the challenges posed by the COVID. Joseph Cudjoe was speaking at the HR Role Model Excellence Awards and Gala Night on the theme, “HR Prospect Amidst Current Global Challenges for Practitioners,” a statement from his office has said. “There is the need to focus not only on critical roles but also on critical skills that transcend roles and still get the job done.
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August 28, 2021 17:26 UTC
John Dumelo champions Day 5 of the countdown to 'Something Must Kill A Man'
Entertainment of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: Globe ProductionsActor and Politician John Dumelo becomes the sixth Television celebrity to publicly join the endorsement train for Playwright Latif Abubakar's 'Something must kill a man' play. Mr Dumelo who like many others in a video endorsement urged theatre lovers to be available to watch the play, said something must definitely kill a man. The actor who revealed that he would be present to watch the play indicated that the play which is five days away had a lot to offer. In partnership with the Graphic News App and Joy Entertainment, the play features actors Ekow Smith Asante, Leslie Wallace, Abraham MacPratt Dadzie and actress Sitsofe Tsikor. TicketsTickets for the play are on sale at GH¢80.00 single and GH¢150.00 double at the Airport Shell, Baatsona Total, Joy FM, Koala and Labadi Beach Hotel, and also via the shortcode *447*1092# on all networks.
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August 28, 2021 17:26 UTC
Fear is the reason it took me 67 years to talk about sex – Ebo Whyte
Entertainment of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Uncle Ebo Whyte's new book is titled "Let's talk about sex"• The celebrated playwright says fear held him back from writing about sex all these years• He explained that great sex is not a green light to having childrenAt 67, the celebrated playwright, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has written a book on the universal subject, sex, but he explains why it has taken him this long. According to the man who has been married for 38 years, fear has been all the reasons he has not been bold enough to document his understanding of the subject. Den no nim?’ I remember when the news when out that I was releasing a book and a woman called my wife and said, ‘Sandra, mati se mokyere book on sex. Na mo, mo nim sex? She was asking a couple that’s been married for 38 years if we knew sex,” he explained.
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August 28, 2021 15:33 UTC
First GEPA infotech fair held at Accra Digital Centre
Business News of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: Lord Kweku Sekyi, Contributor37 Ghanaian tech firms registered to exhibit their products and services to the public at the maiden edition of Infotech Fair held at the Accra Digital Centre. The 2-day information and technology (IT) fair organized by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), was intended to boost the position of Ghana in the African market by promoting local IT solutions for African businesses. Addressing participants, the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ama Pomaa Boateng, said improvements and advancements in technology must strongly affect the services sector in an unparalleled manner to boost transparency and efficiency in business. She said the government's investment in priority areas includes digital infrastructure and connectivity, digital skills, research and innovation, data protection, privacy and trust for digital networks and services, and legal regulatory and policy framework. She said Infotech provides an ideal platform for networking and partnerships to prepare Ghana's IT professionals for services export opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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August 28, 2021 15:33 UTC
I'm a public figure, don't show my face - How an unknown figure gave the DVLA a tough time
"I don't have money now and I don't know I am at fault so if you are taking it off, take it off. "Bro, don't take my face. You don't have to bring the individual person's face onto TV. You can go on and take pictures but not my face for people to know me. I'm a public figure; don't let people see me.
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August 28, 2021 15:33 UTC
2 heroic young boys save taxi driver from drowning in Kumasi floods
Onlookers who could be heard in the video, majority of who were women, were screaming, wailing and praying for some form of help for the taxi driver. Then came the two young boys who rushed to the scene. In what appeared to be some form of communication with the taxi driver, the latter raised both arms as if to draw the attention of his would-be heroes. The bold action by the two young boys sparked praises from the women as well as social media commentators as the video has since gone viral. Watch the moment the two young boys saved the life of the taxi driver
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August 28, 2021 14:26 UTC
Bloggers' Forum: Sarkodie's 'cherish moment' comment, a gaffe or bitter truth?
Entertainment of Saturday, 28 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHost, Abrantepa, and his panelists table rapper Sarkodie’s claim that ‘Ghanaians do not cherish moment’ for a riveting discussion on this week’s episode of Bloggers’ Forum on GhanaWeb TV. Whereas some have sided with Ghana's most decorated artiste, others argue that he was out of context judging from the premium Ghanaians place on his act and craft. Join Abrantepa and his guests, Columnist, Nenebi Tony and Creative Director of OnePlay Africa, Nana Yaw Wiredu as they dissect Sarkodie's claim as well as rapper Amerado who has offered an apology to Patapaa for disrespecting his brand. Also, comments from Gospel music, Empress Gifty who has educated men on how to handle the breast of their female partners among other trending news is under discussion on this episode of Bloggers' Forum. Watch the video below:
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August 28, 2021 14:26 UTC