Month: January 2021

Police To Start Random Vehicle Checks To Ensure Face Mask Compliance

Police To Start Random Vehicle Checks To Ensure Face Mask Compliance

Police To Start Random Vehicle Checks To Ensure Face Mask Compliance Police will start random checks of vehicles with multiple persons to ensure compliance with laws on wearing face masks. At a press briefing on Thursday, the Director of Public Affairs, Supt. Sheila Abayie-Buckman said this was the next stage of police enforcement of the coronavirus safety protocols. “For as long as we see two or more people in the vehicles, any police officer in uniform can stop you, look at whether you are wearing your mask properly. If not, you will be brought down,” she stated. The sanctions for…
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Supreme Court Quashes Mahama’s Application For Review Of Interrogatories Ruling

Supreme Court Quashes Mahama’s Application For Review Of Interrogatories Ruling

Supreme Court Quashes Mahama’s Application For Review Of Interrogatories Ruling The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by John Dramani Mahama through his legal team, seeking for a review of an earlier ruling given by the court with regard to questions the presidential election petitioners were seeking to ask the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Adukwei Mensa. The nine justices hearing the review said they were not satisfied with the arguments Mahama’s legal team put across hence the dismissal of the application. Earlier in court on Thursday, January 28, 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed a supplementary application the…
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Follow COVID-19 Protocols Or We Risk Another Lockdown- GUTA To Traders

Follow COVID-19 Protocols Or We Risk Another Lockdown- GUTA To Traders

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is admonishing its members to ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols as they conduct their businesses. According to the association, the call has become necessary due to another spike in the number of cases recorded in Ghana. In an interview with Citi Business News, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, Joseph Obeng, stated that traders will have to abide by the protocols to prevent a re-imposition of restrictions. “Coming from the year 2020, it has been a very challenging year for us, so frustrating. Most of us have lost our…
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Digital Transactions For 2020 Up By 103% – GhIPSS Report

Digital Transactions For 2020 Up By 103% – GhIPSS Report

In spite of the ravaging impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives and the operations of businesses in Ghana, digital payment and settlement products under the Ghana Interbank Payment & Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) saw impressive increases in both volume and value for the year 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Latest data from GhIPSS indicate that at the end of 2020, a total of 77 million transactions were processed across all platforms, compared to the 38 million transactions processed in 2019, representing a 103% increase. The value of transactions processed in 2020 was GHS 254 billion, a 16% increase…
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Aduana Stars Forward Yahaya Mohammed Believes Kotoko’s Fabio Gama Can Lure More Brazilians To The GPL

Aduana Stars Forward Yahaya Mohammed Believes Kotoko’s Fabio Gama Can Lure More Brazilians To The GPL

Former Asante Kotoko forward Yahaya Mohammed has pleaded with fans of the club to treat Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama with the utmost affection to pave the way for players from the South American country to join the Ghana Premier League. The Aduana Stars attacker revealed his admiration for the 28-year-old Kotoko midfielder, insisting Gama can sell the Ghana Premier League to other Brazilian if he enjoys his stay in the West African country. Gama has been impressive for the Reds since making his debut against Liberty Professionals. “I respect him for all the things I’ve been hearing about him. I…
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Solskjaer Sees Man Utd Missing ‘Magic’ As Title Bid Is Stunted By Sheffield United

Solskjaer Sees Man Utd Missing ‘Magic’ As Title Bid Is Stunted By Sheffield United

The Red Devils boss admits that his side lacked “that little bit extra” after being blunted by the rock-bottom Blades at Old Trafford Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United were missing “magic” as their Premier League title bid was stunted by a shock home defeat to Sheffield United. The Red Devils knew victory over the rock-bottom Blades would lift them above arch-rivals Manchester City and back to the top of the table. Collective lines were fluffed at Old Trafford, with Chris Wilder’s visitors returning to Yorkshire with a stunning 2-1 success.
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(VIDEO) Reshuffle Appointees Every Year- NPP Man Appeals To Akufo-Addo

(VIDEO) Reshuffle Appointees Every Year- NPP Man Appeals To Akufo-Addo

A staunch member of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Prince Kumi, has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to incorporate the habit of reshuffling his appointees on yearly basis. The NPP stalwart popularly known as Maxi stated on the Wontumi Morning Show that some appointees serving in the government of President Akufo-Addo have started growing horns and showing disrespect to others because they have come to believe that they would never be moved from their respect position for others to take over. “If I were President Nana Akufo-Addo, I will reshuffle my appointees every year”, Maxi said on the show. He added…
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Ignore The Critics And Focus On Your Game – Charles Taylor To Fabio Gama

Ignore The Critics And Focus On Your Game – Charles Taylor To Fabio Gama

Ignore The Critics And Focus On Your Game – Charles Taylor To Fabio Gama Former Asante Kotoko star Charles Taylor has urged Brazilian midfielder to shut his ears to the criticisms that will be made against him. According to Taylor, a key factor that will determine how Fabio’s Kotoko career unfolds is how the Brazilian will deal with the criticism that will come from the fans and the media. He observed that the midfielder has started his career well and will need to toughen up mentally and physically to deal with the pressure that comes with playing for Asante Kotoko. “I will advice…
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Hearts Of Oak Strengthen Squad With Two New Signings – Report

Hearts Of Oak Strengthen Squad With Two New Signings – Report

Hearts Of Oak Strengthen Squad With Two New Signings - Report Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak will in the coming days announce the acquisition of defender Caleb Amankwah and midfielder Salifu Ibrahim respectively. The Phobians despite their impressive run of form in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign have stormed the local scene in search of game-changing players. Caleb Amankwah who is currently a free agent after leaving Aduana Stars at the expiration of his contract in December is expected to be unveiled by the club in the coming weeks after sealing a three-year deal. The other player joining Accra…
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Kotoko Report Referee Emmanuel Tampuri To Ghana FA

Kotoko Report Referee Emmanuel Tampuri To Ghana FA

Kotoko Report Referee Emmanuel Tampuri To Ghana FA Asante Kotoko have reported referee Emmanuel Tampuri to the Ghana Football Association for what they described as bias officiating in their 1-0 loss to Aduana Stars. The Porcupine Warriors tasted their second home defeat of the season after losing to the Fire lads. The Reds have since blamed the defeat to the poor officiating from centre referee Emmanuel Tampuri. Tampuri ignored three penalty appeals from the home side before the visitors eventually scored to snatch all 3points. Ghanasportsonline.com gathers the Ghanaian giants have reported the match official to the FA requesting the review committee to…
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