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03 Aug

2020 Olympics: Govt Announces Reward For Medal Winners

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2020 Olympics: Govt Announces Reward For Medal Winners The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has confirmed that the state will pay out a financial reward to any Ghanaian athlete that wins a medal at the ongoing Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Minister told Graphic Online's Kweku Zurek that per the reward scheme, gold medal winners will receive $5,000, silver medal winners will receive $4,000 and bronze medal winners will receive $3,000. Currently, only one Ghanaian athlete from a 14-member contingent has won a medal. Featherweight boxer Samuel Takyi settled for bronze after losing to American Ragan Duke in the semi-final…

03 Aug

A/R: COVID-19 Kills 304 People; Security Agencies To Arrest People Who Fail To Mask Up

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A/R: COVID-19 Kills 304 People; Security Agencies To Arrest People Who Fail To Mask Up The rapid rise in COVID-19 active cases and deaths driven by the Delta variant have gingered the Ashanti Regional Security Council to reinforce the observation of the protocols. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon Simon Osei- Mensa, has disclosed that 1,253 persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 in the Region. Addressing the media on efforts to curtail the spread of the pandemic in the Region monitored by Wontumionline, he noted that in April 11, 2021, the death toll in the Region was 216…

03 Aug

Kejetia: Traders Demonstrate Against KMA, Managers Of Kejetia Redevelopment Project (VIDEO)

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Kejetia: Traders Demonstrate Against KMA, Managers Of Kejetia Redevelopment Project (VIDEO) The Kumasi Kejetia Traders Association and Petty Traders have embarked on a demonstration to challenge the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and Managers of the facility to address their concerns which have been lingering for far too long. The members want the KMA and the Managers to create additional entrance into the market particularly at the F-Line portion of the First Floor of the market. Wearing red and black attires, amid drumming and singing, the traders tearfully the lack of entrance to the First Floor of the market prevents people…

03 Aug

Tokyo Olympics: Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs Wins 100-m Olympic Gold To Succeed Usain Bolt

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A sensational run of 9.79 from Lamont Marcell Jacobs saw him become the first Italian to ever win the men's 100m and the most unlikely of successors to Usain Bolt as the sprint king of the Olympics. In the end he came home with time to spare in a blistering run of 9.80 seconds that is a personal and European best and came moments after compatriot Gianmarco Tamberi won gold in the high jump. American Fred Kerley picked up the silver medal and Canadian Andre De Grasse took bronze. Read Full Story .... .eurosport.com >>> :

03 Aug

Messi ‘Banned’ From Barcelona Training.

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Lionel Messi posted a picture of himself sipping cocktails with Luis Suarez as reports emerged that he is 'banned' from Barcelona training. The Argentine has been a free agent since July 1 but is expected to sign fresh terms on a new deal before the start of the La Liga season. Reports last month indicated that Messi was prepared to take a 50 percent pay cut and sign a new five-year deal with Barcelona. But with less than two weeks until the Catalan club get their campaign underway, the 34-year-old's future is still up in the air - not that Messi seems particularly fazed by the whole…

03 Aug

Ajax Youth Talent Gesser Dies In Car Accident Aged 16

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The Dutch club confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the striker and his 18-year-old brother have both tragically died Ajax youth player Noah Gesser has died in a car accident at the age of 16. The incident took place on Friday evening, with his brother having also been killed. Ajax confirmed the sad news on Saturday and expressed their condolences to Gesser's family. A club statement read: "Ajax has received the terrible news that Noah Gesser has passed away. The sixteen-year-old youth academy player was killed in a car accident with his brother on Friday evening. "Noah Gesser was born…

03 Aug

A/R: Man Commits Suicide After Shooting Wife To Death (VIDEO)

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A/R: Man Commits Suicide After Shooting Wife To Death (VIDEO) The people of Asamang New Site in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region have been thrown into a state of shock when news broke that a man has shot and killed his wife following a misunderstanding. The man, Gambo Bashiru,48, is said to have shot twice at the deceased wife, Ama Laar, 37, who was found lying in a pull of blood, dead. He reportedly took to his heels after committing the crime but was later overpowered by some of the town folks who allegedly beat him…

03 Aug

Lady Stranded As Boyfriend Refuses To Pay Taxi Driver – VIDEO

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The viral video shows a young lady pleading with a cab driver after she could not pay her fare. And her boyfriend, who was supposed to pay, was also refusing to pick up her calls. According to the source, the lady chartered a taxi, hoping that her supposed boyfriend would pay when she gets to his house. Unfortunately, when she got to her destination, her boyfriend did not pick up her calls. In the video, the lady could be heard explaining that her boyfriend probably slept off. She asked the driver to either drop his account number so she could…

03 Aug

It’s Not Habitual, I’ll Not Apologise For Smoking – Sarkodie Slams Critics

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Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has refused to apologize for circulating photographs that captured him smoking a cigar. On the occasion of his birthday, Sarkodie released the said pictures, courting controversy. A number of civil society organizations (CSOs) condemned the act and called on him to render an apology, stressing that he could influence the youth to engage in smoking. But justifying his reason for smoking cigars, the rapper revealed that the concept was to celebrate his success in the entertainment industry. Although he reckons that smoking a cigar is a bad act, Sarkodie intimated that he wasn’t a habitual smoker. Speaking on Hitz FM on Monday, Sarkodie said, “first, let me…

03 Aug

I Turned Down A Gay Movie Role – Adjetey Anang Recounts ‘Crazy’ Ordeal

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Failing to disclose the title of the movie, the renowned actor said he turned down that particular role because he was required to act naked scenes. “I turned down a role on homosexuality. It was requesting me to be in briefs and some scenes naked. I mean, these were pretty early days for me, and I didn’t want to position myself to be showing my butt to the world,” he said. Asides from the homosexuality factor, Adjetey Anang said he refused to participate in the movie because the story had no proper direction. “The story had no position where the story states…