General News of Thursday, 20 April 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the results of its Safe School Logo Design contest. Ahmadiyya SHS, in the Ashanti Region, who the Safe Logo Design contest under the second-cycle school category. Yasin Alidu Zeindin, a female pupil of the Early Childhood Development Centre at Agona Swedru, in the Central Region, won the Safe Logo Design Contest for the primary eduction category. The GES also stated that the logos of the winners would be unveiled at the official launching and outdooring of the Safe School Logo and the National Safest School Awards Programme. The safe schools programme is intended to rid schools in the country of all forms of violence including corporal punishment, sexual harassment and bullying.
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April 21, 2023 03:12 UTC
“Those with investment beating the war drums, they should continue, it doesn’t take a lot to raze down people’s investment. Fifty cedis fuel and one matchstick is what is needed,” Sam George stated. Sly interjected with his rebuttal stating: “This is a threat of a cockroach, and like William Shakespeare said, cowards die many times before their death. We will call a spade a spade in 2024, we will settle it at the polling stations,” Sam George added. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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April 20, 2023 22:39 UTC
The MP further stated that while at this, if the government sits by and allows the activities of the LGBTQ+ community to thrive, it could plunge the country into chaos. Speaking to GhanaWeb on the current Private Members’ bill before parliament, Dr. Bandim said, “LGBTQ+ activities are an abomination to God, Ghana and Africa at large. “Uganda, for instance, has criminalized LGBTQ+ acts, so what is the Akufo Addo’s government scared of? Ghanaians cannot accept any act that supports the practice of having unnatural carnal knowledge among some members of the public, all in the name of human rights activism,” he added. Dr. Abed Bandim also called on Christians, irrespective of their interdenominational beliefs, to be steadfast in fighting against any actions by the government to promote LGBTQ+ activities in the country.
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April 20, 2023 18:16 UTC
Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang Manu has revealed that he pays cash whenever he visits the hospital despite being on the National Health Insurance Scheme. "I pay when I go to Ridge Hospital. I don’t even present my insurance card…," he told a meeting of Ghana Health Service Senior Managers on Tuesday, April 18, 2023,Agyemang-Manu expressed his dissatisfaction with certain service providers under Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), whom he accuses of extortion. “There are complaints that are coming about how those who are subscribed to health insurance are treated in almost all our facilities. “From the end-user point of view, it looks like the health insurance is not working.
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April 20, 2023 16:10 UTC
Regional News of Thursday, 20 April 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Upper West RegionA motor accident scene involving a 4-year-old boy on the Insurance road in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region once again brought to bear the good side of the Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih. The Minister before leaving the hospital left the boy under the care of the Regional Director of Education, Abdul Razak Korah who also got to the hospital later," Mr. Cletus narrated. But he indicated the motor rider was later apprehended by the police after he was finally fished out. "Report indicates that people around the accident scene were trying to shield the motor rider when the Minister asked who hit the boy. The initial response to the Minister's question from the people around the accident scene was that the motor rider had left meanwhile, the young man was standing with them.
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April 20, 2023 16:05 UTC
LifeStyle of Wednesday, 19 April 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comDear GhanaWeb,I am currently pregnant, but I am unsure of the father's identity. While I do not hold him responsible, I am now pregnant, and not sure who the father of my child is. What steps should I take next? Dear GhanaWeb is a relationship and lifestyle advice column by GhanaWeb where the GhanaWeb audience responds to your questions and problems about relationships at home, work, and beyond. Share yours with GhanaWeb via:features@ghanaweb.com.
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April 19, 2023 19:07 UTC
Sports News of Wednesday, 19 April 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comBayern Munich players have distanced themselves from Senegalese international, Sadio Mane after his altercation with teammate Leroy Sane at the Etihad Stadium, Sky Sports has reported. Sadio Mane allegedly punched Leroy Sane on the lip during an altercation after Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of the 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Sky Sports has now reported the Bayern Munich players were disappointed about the incident because they expected Sadio to Mane better and has since distanced themselves from him. "He is seen very critically inside now and because of that behavior, a lot of players in the team that I have spoken to have distance themselves from him (Sadio Mane)," Sky Sports reported. The report also added that the club will most likely let Sadio Mane go in the summer for his behavior.
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April 19, 2023 13:31 UTC
Tidal waves attack at Moree in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) district has brought more than three buildings to the ground, rendering more than 30 persons homeless. Days after, residents are living in fear over the possible sweeping away of their homes by the raging sea, and have threatened a demonstration to outpour their grievances on government. “We live in constant fear. The residents said the construction of the sea defense would salvage the community from the rampaging impacts of tidal waves which constantly threaten lives and properties. Sea defense will protect the low-lying coast and coastal hinterland against flooding caused by effect of heavy downpours and extreme rise in tides.
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April 19, 2023 13:16 UTC
Six armed robbers have attacked K.K Gold, a gold-buying agency in Tarkwa and robbed them of gold and money. Information gathered by GhanaWeb indicates the robbers entered the agency on Tuesday evening April 18, 2023, pulled guns and asked the workers to lie down, to which they complied. They made away with all the gold that was bought and an undisclosed amount of money since the workers had not closed to account for the sales made for the day. The Tarkwa Police Command have been informed and are on manhunt for the robbers to bring them to book. Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com.
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April 19, 2023 12:17 UTC
New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has stated that he is ready to put up a fight against anyone who will seek to challenge his ambition with money. I will put on a show here in Awutu Senya East, I will display cash,” he stated to chants from elated NPP members. The NPP has set November 4, 2023, to hold presidential primaries to elect a flagbearer. The winner of the contest will lead the party as its flagbearer in the 2024 presidential elections. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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April 18, 2023 21:30 UTC
Alistair Mathias is one of the indicted self-acclaimed gold smuggling money launderers captured in the 'Gold Mafia' documentary released by Doha-based Al Jazeera. Denial in the face of evidence:When Al Jazeera contacted him after completing their investigation, Alistair denied his words captured by investigators. Al Jazeera posted his denials at the tail end of the particular episode. It read thus:"Alistair Mathias denied that he designed mechanisms to launder money and said that he never laundered money or gold or offered to do such things. "Mr Mathias denied ever being awarded any tender by the Ghanaian government or entering any government contracts in any African country."
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April 18, 2023 10:56 UTC
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led a government delegation to the funeral of former Old Tafo Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Osei Akoto on Saturday, 15 April 2023. Two other former presidents, John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama were also in attendance along with a strong delegation from Parliament. The former minister of state in charge of monitoring and evaluation passed away on Monday, 20 March 2023. Mr Osei was in the cabinet of former President John Agyekum Kufuor as Minister of State for Finance and Economic Planning. In May 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo named Anthony Akoto Osei as part of 19 ministers to form his cabinet.
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April 18, 2023 01:30 UTC
Entertainment of Monday, 17 April 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian actress and model Moesha Buduong has reacted to Okyeame Kwame's recent controversial birthday post. In the post, the musician celebrated his 47th birthday by sharing a photo of himself wearing blue boxer shorts as he went shirtless. Happy birthday to my favourite Ghanaian singer." Her comment although seemed both playful and flirty, touched on the musician's attractive physique while wishing him a happy birthday. Regardless of the controversy, Okyeame Kwame seems to be taking it all in stride.
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April 17, 2023 23:30 UTC
Akufo-Addo has been heavily criticized for the appointment because some of the appointees are said to be known members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Member of the 2022 Bono Regional Election Committee2. Bono Regional IT Director for Election 20203. Bono Regional D-day Coordinator for Elections 20204. Member of the Bono Regional Communications Team8.
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April 17, 2023 23:15 UTC
Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Clement Apaak, has stated that the seat of Ghana's presidency will revert to its original name of Flagstaff House from the current Jubilee House. "JM will govern Ghana from Flagstaff House not Jubilee House! Mahama signalling the Jubilee House will revert to Flagstaff House? In his address, he referred to the place currently known as Jubilee House by its old name Flagstaff House. “So, after my inauguration, I will drive straight to Flagstaff House and start work,” he said to cheers from the supporters.
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April 17, 2023 19:01 UTC