December 2022 - Page 18 of 60

21 Dec

Nana Receives New French, Tanzania Envoys

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President Akufo-Addo this evening had the honour of receiving the letters of credence of the new French and Tanzania Ambassadors to Ghana. They include Ambassadors Jules -Armand Aniambosou and Dr. Benson Alfred Bana representing the government and people of France and Tanzania in Ghana respectively. At a short ceremony held at the Jubilee House, Ambassador Jules – Armand Aniambosou revealed that he was born in Benin but studied in France. He was therefore excited to have returned to his roots to serve his country, France, on the African continent. France, he said was committed to supporting Ghana through the current…

21 Dec

Afghanistan: Taliban Ban Women From Universities Amid Condemnation

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The Taliban have banned women from universities in Afghanistan, sparking international condemnation and despair among young people in the country. The higher education minister announced the regression on Tuesday, saying it would take immediate effect. The ban further restricts women's education - girls have already been excluded from secondary schools since the Taliban returned last year. In Kabul, female students have told the BBC about their anguish. "They destroyed the only bridge that could connect me with my future," one Kabul University student said. "How can I react? I believed that I could study and change my future or bring…

21 Dec

Pensioner Gets 10 Years Imprisonment For Defilement

wontumionlineNewsFrancis Kuanyawu, Pensioner Gets 10 Years Imprisonment For Defilement

A 63-year-old Pensioner, Francis Kuanyawu, has been sentenced to 10-years imprisonment by a Hohoe Circuit Court for defiling a 13-year-old pupil. Kuanyawu, who appeared in the Court presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey on December 19, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. The sentencing was to serve as deterrent to others. Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Charles Aziati said the complainant, was an uncle to the victim, a class three pupil staying with her grandmother. He said on December 3 at about 0700 hours, the victim went to dislodge refuse at the dump site at a…

21 Dec

NSS Releases Pin Codes For Trained Teachers

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Registration for trained teachers to be enrolled for the mandatory one-year national service begins today, Tuesday, 20 December 2022. This was announced by the National Service Scheme (NSS) when it released PIN codes for trained teachers to be enrolled for the mandatory 1-year national service. A total of 28,976 PIN codes were released for the enrolment. A statement by the NSS requested personnel to access their PIN codes from today, with their “respective Index Numbers and Date of birth on the Scheme’s website.” Personnel are also to “proceed to any Agric Development Bank (ADB) Ltd branch nationwide to make a…

21 Dec

Bawumia’s Gold For Oil Initiative Is An “Excellent Idea” – Kwame A Plus

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Controversial political activist, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has given his seal of approval to the government of Ghana plan to use gold to purchase refined oil from the international market instead of the United States dollar. According to A Plus, the idea, largely conceptualised by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is an ‘excellent’ idea and worthy of applause. A Plus wrote on Facebook: “Let’s have a conversation: For over 100 years, Ghana has been a leading producer of gold in the world, yet we are always in dire need of a paper (dollar) to import petroleum…

21 Dec

Reggie Rockstone Apologises To Davido On Behalf Of Ghanaians

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21 Dec

Nobody Is Perfect – Actor Yul Edochie Says As He Apologises Publicly To First Wife

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Yul Edochie has publicly apologised to his first wife, May Edochie, for impregnating his colleague and marrying her as a second wife. Since Yul's marriage to his colleague, Judy Austin Muoghalu, was announced, May has made it clear several times that she will not be forced into a polygamous union. Yul has now taken to Instagram to beg for her forgiveness. He admitted that he hurt her, but begged her to remember the 99 things he did right and forgive the one thing he did wrong. See below. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmbaDV9Lwri/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7477642d-576d-44c6-8e79-8d850ddc9dc2

21 Dec

The NDC Is An ‘Anti-Akan’ Party – Nana Kay

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A communication Team Member for New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Kay has described the NDC as an 'anti-Akan' party that do not have trust in Akan. Buttressing his point on Movement in the Morning Show on Movement Television and Wontumi Radio in Accra, Nana Kay stated that the NDC party hate Akans (Ashanti) and hence the reason Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo couldn't retain his seat as the chairman for the party. "The narrative is different with the NPP. We don't do tribalism. We accept people of all caliber and tribe, as well as allow them to hold positions in the party. Moreover,…

21 Dec

PHOTOS: Sammy Gyamfi And Wife

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer is tying the knot at a private ceremony today December 21, 2022. The marriage which was scheduled earlier in late November was postponed until after the NDC’s National Delegates Congress where the groom was seeking re-election as National Communications Officer. Sammy Gyamfi later went unopposed after his contender was disqualified. The strictly-by-invitation event will see a Pastor bless the couple in a simple ceremony. Photos from the ceremony below-

21 Dec

AITA Lauds Gov’t For Cedi Appreciation

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The Africa Interconnected Trade Association (AITA)-Ghana has commended the government for the recent cedi appreciation against the dollar. In a statement copied to Peacefmonline.com, the association is also concerned about how dollar trade business owners will cope with the recent change. “The AITA is particularly worried about our members who rely solely on the US Dollar as the main currency to transact businesses amongst neighbouring African countries.” A part of the statement reads Below is the full statement STATEMENT BY THE AFRICA INTERCONNECTED TRADE ASSOCIATION (AITA)- GHANA CHAPTER ON THE RECENT PERFORMANCE OF THE CEDI AGAINST THE DOLLAR Members OF…