Month: March 2022

COCOBOD Partners Academy Of Arts And Sciences To Boost Cocoa Consumption

COCOBOD Partners Academy Of Arts And Sciences To Boost Cocoa Consumption

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) have joined forces to conduct extensive research into the use of cocoa in the treatment of some global life-threatening diseases. The collaborative project seeks to further explore the health benefits of cocoa to encourage its consumption. This latest move between GAAS and COCOBOD is also to enhance a deeper and closer collaboration to further stimulate the agenda of encouraging the consumption of cocoa due to its enormous health and nutritional benefits. The research will focus on how cocoa can help manage cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension,…
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Prof. Bokpin Describes Passage Of E-Levy Bill As Unfortunate

Prof. Bokpin Describes Passage Of E-Levy Bill As Unfortunate

Economist, Prof. Godfred Bokpin is disappointed that the majority in parliament has passed the controversial electronic transfer levy bill. The e-levy has been a major source of tension in Parliament and even among the public since it was introduced in the 2022 budget. But Parliament on Tuesday passed the e-levy bill without the Minority MPs, who had staged a walkout. Prof Bokpin reacting to the development told Citi Business News that “There are more efficient, progressive, fairer and equitable means of generating more tax revenue by improving efficiency along with existing tax handles. How much this e-levy can raise is…
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Its All Joy As Black Stars Touch Down In Ghana After Victory Over Nigeria

Its All Joy As Black Stars Touch Down In Ghana After Victory Over Nigeria

Its All Joy As Black Stars Touch Down In Ghana After Victory Over Nigeria https://www.instagram.com/p/CbuDA8HALYG/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=098e1f6f-b221-4df5-8180-b2dae5359a47 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbt_P_sLowm/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=2056fe30-5f8d-4d9f-ac8d-29451c978403 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbt-TPCDbqG/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=666b2351-e8c8-4c2e-a03b-05830159f209       Source: peacefmonline.com
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The Bible Is Archaic; The Stories In There Do Not Make Sense – Says Rev. Obofour – VIDEO

The Bible Is Archaic; The Stories In There Do Not Make Sense – Says Rev. Obofour – VIDEO

Rev.Obofour has made yet another controversial statement that has subjected Christianity to public ridicule. In the video which has drawn attention online, Rev Obofour disclosed that there are some stories in the Bible which does not make sense in modern day and must be changed. The popular man of God recorded a video punching holes in some famous Bible stories and calling the ‘word of God’ archaic. The general overseer and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel said he does not understand why Jesus Christ will be crucified for committing a crime of preaching. He went on to state that another story…
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2022 World Cup: FIFA, CAF To Punish Nigeria After 1-1 Draw With Ghana

2022 World Cup: FIFA, CAF To Punish Nigeria After 1-1 Draw With Ghana

2022 World Cup: FIFA, CAF To Punish Nigeria After 1-1 Draw With Ghana Nigeria is facing sanctions from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after thousands of fans invaded the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch, following a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday. The result meant the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The angry supporters attacked Ghanaian players and fans, destroying properties and equipment in protest. The substitute benches were smashed by the fans, who called for the removal of Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “Pinnick…
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Garden City University College Admits 1,996 Fresh Students

Garden City University College Admits 1,996 Fresh Students

Garden City University College Admits 1,996 Fresh Students The Garden City University College (GCUC) in the Ashanti Region, one of the leading private universities in the region, has admitted 1,996 fresh students for its 2021-20222 academic year. Speaking at the 16th matriculation ceremony to formally admit the students, the President of the college, Prof Edward K. Asante, said GCUC was gradually carving a niche for itself in the training of healthcare professionals in the region and in the country at large. He said its undergraduate programmes in midwifery and nursing programmes, have for the past five years, been oversubscribed compelling…
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Africa’s Five Teams Going To The Qatar World Cup Confirmed

Africa’s Five Teams Going To The Qatar World Cup Confirmed

Africa's Five Teams Going To The Qatar World Cup Confirmed The five African nations heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were confirmed on Tuesday night. Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal will represent CAF in the first ever November/December World Cup. All five qualifiers booked their places at Qatar 2022 by winning two-legged playoffs. Those playoffs turned out to be largely close affairs as the away goals rule sent Cameroon and Ghana through, while Senegal beat Egypt in a penalty shootout. Elsewhere, Tunisia held on for a 0-0 draw against Mali to see them prevail 1-0 on…
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Akufo-Addo Has Bagged Hat-trick On His Birthday- Chairman Wontumi

Akufo-Addo Has Bagged Hat-trick On His Birthday- Chairman Wontumi

Chairman Wontumi has heavily celebrated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his 78th birthday. In a short but loaded praise to the President, Chairman Wontumi told Movementtvonline.com that 78 years has come with good luck for the President Akufo-Addo. According to him, the President bagged an unprecedented hat-trick on his birthday following the passage of E-levy, commissioning of the Tamale interchange and finally, the Black Stars qualification to the next Fifa World Cup to be held at Qatar. E-levy The Ghanaian Parliament has approved a new electronic transaction tax which the government of President Akufo-Addo believes will help raise $900m in…
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Akufo-Addo To Present 2022 State Of The Nation Address Today

Akufo-Addo To Present 2022 State Of The Nation Address Today

Akufo-Addo To Present 2022 State Of The Nation Address Today President Akufo-Addo will today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, present a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament. The presentation comes a day after one of his administration’s most controversial tax measures, the Electronic Transfer Levy, was passed amidst a walkout by the Minority in Parliament. The presentation was postponed after it was scheduled earlier in the month. It was previously announced that the President’s sessional address would be delivered on March 3. The postponement led to some criticism of the Akufo-Addo administration over the delay as it wrestles…
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(VIDEO)2022 WCQ: Black Stars Return Home To Champagne Fanfare

(VIDEO)2022 WCQ: Black Stars Return Home To Champagne Fanfare

(VIDEO)2022 WCQ: Black Stars Return Home To Champagne Fanfare Black Stars players were met at the Kotoka International Airport with bottles of champagne to celebrate qualifying for the 2022 World Cup ahead of rivals Nigeria. The team arrived at 2am on Wednesday morning, just hours after a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured the team one of Africa’s five tickets to this year’s World Cup in Qatar. But the late hours did not stop officials and supporters of the team from celebrating the achievement, with Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif leading the delegation that met the team on…
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