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01 Oct

456 Persons Benefit From ‘Aquaculture For Food And Jobs’ Initiative

Jackson Odom KpakpoBusiness, News456 Persons Benefit From 'Aquaculture For Food And Jobs' Initiative

456 Persons Benefit From 'Aquaculture For Food And Jobs' Initiative In line with the government’s medium term vision to use the aquaculture sub-sector to increase domestic fish production and generate additional jobs and employment along the aquaculture value chain for the youth, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in 2018 launched and piloted the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs (AFJ) Initiative; enhanced aquaculture training and extension, and instituted measures to contain and prevent fish disease to reduce fish death. This came to light when the sector Minister, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye took her turn to brief journalists at the…

01 Oct

Bayern Munich Lift German Super Cup

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsBayern Munich Lift German Super Cup

Bayern Munich Lift German Super Cup Bayern Munich have defeated Borussia Dortmund to lift the German Super Cup. The Wednesday night victory marks the fifth silverware for Hansi Flick’s team. Bayern Munich won the Champions League title last season, the German league, the UEFA Super Cup. At the Allianz Arena, C. Tolisso gave Bayern the lead in the 18′ minute, with Muller who has become the decorated footballer in German history, doubling the score in the 32nd minute. Dortmund pulled one goal back in the 39th minute as J. Brandt scored. The match went into the break on a 2-1…

01 Oct

Nigeria Marks 60th Independence Day, Read Buhari’s Full Speech

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsNigeria Marks 60th Independence Day, Read Buhari’s Full Speech

Nigeria Marks 60th Independence Day, Read Buhari’s Full Speech Nigeria is today celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from colonial rule. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. President Muhammadu Buhari delivered his Independence Day speech early on Thursday morning, with that speech later shared on Twitter. See his full speech below Fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and…

01 Oct

Where is Mahama’s Credibility On Free SHS? – Akufo-Addo Quizzes

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsWhere is Mahama’s Credibility On Free SHS? – Akufo-Addo Quizzes

Where is Mahama’s Credibility On Free SHS? – Akufo-Addo Quizzes President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has questioned the credibility of his main opponent John Dramani Mahama regarding the latter's persistent comments on the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. Speaking on Kumasi-based Hello FM on Wednesday evening and monitored by Wontumionline.com, the President noted that when he first spoke about making Senior High Schools free, his opponent who was at the time the President of Ghana in 2012 told Ghanaians that he [Akufo-Addo] cannot fulfill that promise and that it was populist talk meant to lure voters. The President explained that again…

01 Oct

Ghana coach Akonnor, technical team to depart to Turkey ahead of friendlies on Sunday

Wontumi2SportsCK Akonnor, technical team

Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor and his technical team will depart to Turkey on Sunday 4 October 2020 ahead of the international friendlies against Mali and Qatar. The Black Stars will take on Mali on October 9 in Antalya before facing off with Asian side Qatar on October 12, 2020. The Black Stars will use the two games as preparations towards the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan in November. This will be CK Akonnor’s first official game as head coach of the Black Stars and that of the newly constituted technical team. Below is the new composition…

01 Oct

John Mahama Must Be Jailed…He Is Funding Secessionists- Chairman Wontumi

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsChairman Wontumi, John Mahama, NDC, Ofosu Ampofo, President Akufo-Addo, Western Togoland movement

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, is blaming the leader of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, of having a secret hand in funding secessionists that are creating a mess in Volta region. The NPP Chairman in an interview on the Wontumi Morning Show stated that he would have swiftly jailed the leader and flagbearer for the NDC if he had the powers of President Akufo-Addo. An angry Mr. Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi minced no words declaring that “If I were the President, I will arrest John Mahama and release…

01 Oct

‘Bale leaving Real Madrid is a good move for everyone’ – Giggs happy to see Wales talisman back ‘home’ at Spurs

Wontumi2SportsGareth Bale, Ryan Giggs

The Manchester United legend, who is now in charge of the Welsh national side, is pleased to see the season-long loan has been pushed through Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid and returning “home” to Tottenham is a “good move” for everyone, says Wales boss Ryan Giggs. After months of speculation in Spain, a man who has spent the last seven years at Santiago Bernabeu has opted to retrace his steps back to north London. A season-long loan has been agreed, with the potential for Bale to earn a permanent switch in the summer of 2021 rather than return to Real and see out the final 12 months…

01 Oct

Bernard Mornah Loses PNC Chairmanship Seat, David Apasera Elected Flagbearer

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsBernard Mornah Loses PNC Chairmanship Seat, David Apasera Elected Flagbearer

Bernard Mornah Loses PNC Chairmanship Seat, David Apasera Elected Flagbearer Bernard Mornah has lost his bid to retain the chairmanship position of the People’s National Convention (PNC) on Wednesday at the party's National Delegates Conference which saw the election of David Apasera as the new flagbearer of the party for the 2020 General Elections. Mr. Mornah polled 1,266 votes while Moses Dani Baah polled 1,297 in the chairmanship race which was collated across the 16 regions of the country. In the presidential race, Mr. David Apasera emerged as the PNC’s flagbearer defeating his contenders, Samson Asaaki Awingobit and Rev. Samuel…

01 Oct

You Are Not A Devoted NPP Member If You Go Independent – Akufo-Addo Tells Defeated MP Aspirants

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsYou Are Not A Devoted NPP Member If You Go Independent – Akufo-Addo Tells Defeated MP Aspirants

You Are Not A Devoted NPP Member If You Go Independent – Akufo-Addo Tells Defeated MP Aspirants President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said all defeated parliamentary aspirants who plan contesting the 2020 parliamentary elections as independent candidates have no respect for him and hence he can not work with such individuals. Addressing the people of Ahafo Ano in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, the President stated: “Anybody who stands as an independent candidate is not a devoted supporter of the NPP. Especially when I have called on you and you refused to honour my invitation that means you have no respect…

01 Oct

Presidential Debate Interesting But Not Necessary – Bawumia

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsPresidential Debate Interesting But Not Necessary – Bawumia

Presidential Debate Interesting But Not Necessary – Bawumia Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says although it will be interesting to have a Presidential Debate, it’s not necessary at this point. The Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called for a debate with President Akufo-Addo on comparison of their track records as presidents. He argues that the NDC has a more superior record of providing an equitable distribution of development projects across the country than the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Addressing the chiefs and people of Kwamekrom in the Biakoye constituency recently, Mr Mahama said president Akufo- Addo is at liberty…