December 2022 - Page 16 of 60

22 Dec

You Are Just a Former MP – Captain Smart Slams Ras Mubarak

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Captain Smart, a Broadcast Journalist with Onua FM/TV has justified his decision to dismiss the former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak from Friday, December 16 edition of his show. Captain Smart is claiming that Ras Mubarak disrespected a colleague presenter which he (Ras Mubarak) mistook to be a makeup artist. Captain Smart said he only stood up for his colleagues and that he will not allow a ‘former MP’ to disrespect one of his co-workers. Narrating his side of the drama, Captain Smart said things started building up on Thursday after he allowed Ofosu-Ampofo to go on set…

22 Dec

Ghana/Burkina Faso Reaffirm Commitment To Joint Fight Against Terrorism

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Ghana and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to work together in fighting terrorism in the sub-region. Ghana's National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah disclosed this to journalists in Ouagadougou on Wednesday 21st December 2022 after conveying a message from President Akufo-Addo to the Burkinabe leader President Ibrahim Traore. Mr Kan-Dapaah led a high-level delegation from Ghana which also included Security chiefs and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Flanked by the Burkinabe Foreign Minister Madame Olivia Rouamba, Mr Kan-Dapaah said "the two countries reviewed the strong cooperation between them and clarified to their mutual satisfaction recent…

22 Dec

Black Stars Players Did Not Receive Winning Bonus – Sports Minister

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Ghana's Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that Black Stars players were not paid winning bonuses because only payment of qualification bonus was negotiated. The Black Stars exited the World Cup after losing its final group game 2-0 to Uruguay after picking just three points in three of their Group H matches. Addressing parliament on the expenditure at the tournament, the Sports Minister explained how the country was able to save $3 million after Ghana’s exit from the group stage. “Mr. Speaker, the reason for the surplus of three million dollars after our exit from the group stages is a…

22 Dec

Africa Will Reach 2026 World Cup Final – CAF President

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An African nation will reach the World Cup final in 2026, Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday as he reflected on the continent's successful campaign in Qatar. The South African believes Morocco's pioneering run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals in Qatar has laid groundwork regarding both belief and ambition ahead of the next finals. "I'm confident that in the next World Cup, an African nation will go further," the 60-year-old said. "The historic achievements of Morocco have made all of us in Africa uniquely proud. The future of African football is incredibly bright. "If…

22 Dec

Pele’s Family Suspend Home Christmas Celebrations To Stay With Legend At Hospital

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Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento published an update about the Brazil icon as he battles cancer. Pele remains in a common room at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, but the facility announced that the former football star is experiencing a progression in his cancer that has elevated concern about his condition. The 82-year-old has battled cancer since 2021 and is also dealing with a heart condition. "Insta family, our Christmas at home has been suspended," his daughter wrote on Instagram. "We decided with the doctors that, for various reasons, it would be better for us to stay here with all the…

22 Dec

Edouard Mendy ‘Rejects’ “Disrespectful” Six-year Contract Offer from Chelsea, Wants Same Wages As Kepa

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Edouard Mendy has reportedly rejected a new six-year contract with Chelsea as the club are not showing him enough 'respect' regarding wages. Mendy joined the Blues in 2020 from French side Rennes for £22m and he has since gone on to make 104 appearances for the club. He initially starred at Stamford Bridge as he helped guide them to the Champions League title in 2020-2021 - winnining FIFA's best goalkeeper award in 2021 - before a combination of injury and a lack of form led to him losing his place as first choice stopper this season. And, according to The Sun, Mendy - who's current deal expires…

22 Dec

Prince Tagoe Remanded In Custody for Allegedly Defrauding Assistant Black Stars Coach

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Former Ghana and Hearts of Oak striker, Prince Tagoe has been remanded into lawful custody until January 4, 2023. Prince Tagoe has been accused of allegedly defrauding former Middlesborough and now assistant coach of the Black Stars, George Antwi Boateng, an amount of $40,000. The Circuit Court in Accra presided over by His Honour Mr Samuel Bright Acquah remanded the ex-footballer to custody despite pleading not guilty. The attorney of the accused, Lawyer George Asamani had prayed for the ex-footballer to be granted bail but prosecutor Chief Inspector Agartha Abena Asantewaa denied Tagoe's plea, claiming he is a flight risk.…

22 Dec

BoG Buys 26,000 Ounces Of Gold From Newmont

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Newmont becomes the first gold mining company in Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme to sell gold to the Bank of Ghana following the procurement of 26,000 ounces of gold between May and November this year by the central bank. This forms part of the Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme to shore up Ghana’s foreign reserves. Giving details on the procurement, the director of communications at Newmont Africa, David Johnson, said 3,500 ounces were procured by the central bank in May this year, while the remaining 22,500 ounces were bought between October and November 2022. This makes Newmont the first…

22 Dec

Amapiano Sensation DJ Azonto Denies Being Gay

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Rising Ghanaian artiste DJ Azonto has rebuffed claims of being gay by some social media users. Azonto's sexuality has been questioned on social media regarding his style of dressing for music shows and interviews, among others. DJ Azonto has been spotted so many times with his "Kaba and Skirt," a custom that is uncommon among Ghanaian artiste. But according to the "Fa Ne Fom'" hitmaker, his line of clothing is his brand and has nothing to do with his sexuality. "I have heard so many people say I am gay, but I am not. I love the way I dress…

22 Dec

Minority ;Loses By 1 Vote In Quest To Reject VAT Amended Bill

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Despite stiff opposition to the 2.5 percent increment in the Value Added Tax (VAT) as contained in the 2023 budget statement, the Minority could not marshal the needed numbers to win the voting called. After a heated debate on the floor of Parliament Thursday dawn, the matter was put to voting and the Majority won. The Majority won with 136 votes as against the Minority’s 135. The introduction of the 2.5 percent increment in VAT in the 2023 budget read on Thursday, November 24 came as a surprise to many, especially given the resistance by the current president, then a…