January 2023 - Page 22 of 81

24 Jan

‘I’m Not Interested In Collaborating With Sarkodie Anymore’ – Samini Shares Frustration

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In 2014, Sarkodie tapped into Samini’s reggae dexterity and released ‘Love Rocks’. The reggae track was hailed as a great collaboration between the rap and reggae circles in the country. Nearly a decade on, there appears to be some bad blood between the two artistes, at least from Samini’s perspective. Samini A sudden rant by Samini on Twitter suggests some pain he is habouring about a past situation with Sarkodie over expected collaborations. It was triggered by a fan who asked the dancehall artistes when fans could expect another collaboration from the duo. Sarkodie Samini’s response was one that many…

24 Jan

Cocoa Bills Default: Bog, COCOBOD Agree To Allow Banks To Use COCOBOD’s Deposits To Pay Retail Customers

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The Bank of Ghana, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the commercial banks have agreed to allow banks to use COCOBOD’s deposits/placements at the banks to cater for retail customers who may not want a rollover of their cocoa bills. This is coming after the BoG initially directed banks not to pay customers their maturing cocoa bills investments, following cash flow challenges facing COCOBOD. In a statement, the Central Bank said it expects that this short-term cash flow challenges facing COCOBOD will be resolved soon to enable the cocoa regulator meet its obligations to investors. “COCOBOD has assured us that the…

24 Jan

Duncan Williams, Eastwood Anaba Call For Suspension Of National Cathedral Construction Until Independent Audit

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Two eminent clergymen and members of the Board of Trustees of the controversial National Cathedral project have called for its immediate suspension and audit. The two – Archbishop Duncan Williams and Reverend Eastwood Anaba say their call is based on the controversies surrounding the project. According to them, the suspension will pave the way for transparency and accountability to be provided to the Ghanaian people. In a memo sent to the Board of Trustees on Monday, January 23, and sighted by MyJoyOnline.com, they called for independent audit into the expenditures of the project. The two respected preachers said the auditor(s)…

24 Jan

PAC Sitting: Govt Pays GH¢6.5m Cost Over Delayed Project

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The delay in the execution of a GH¢1.4 million project has resulted in the state paying an extra GH¢6.5 million. After awarding the contract to put up Adu Lodge in 2007 and paying 90 per cent of the contract sum, the contractor abandoned site, citing ill health. This caused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to re-evaluate the contract and award it for GH¢7.9 million in 2019. This came up when the ministry appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament last Friday. This was at its sitting for the committee to consider the Report of the…

24 Jan

WHO Investigating Links Between Cough Syrup Deaths, Considers Advice For Parents

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Citing “unacceptable levels” of toxins in the products, the WHO is seeking more information about the specific raw materials used by six manufacturers in India and Indonesia to produce medicines linked to the recent deaths, as well as whether the companies obtained them from some of the same suppliers, the person said. The WHO has not named any suppliers. The…

24 Jan

Achimota Power Station: ECG’s 33kv Transformer Destroyed By Fire

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A 33kV transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at the Achimota Bulk Supply Point (BSP) at Abelemkpe in Accra was Monday gutted by fire. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at Abelemkpe responded and prevented the fire from causing extensive damage at the station. The cause of the fire around 4 pm is yet to be determined. There was no casualty. The Electricity Company of Ghana is working to restore power to the affected areas. Areas in Accra affected by a power outage as a result of the fire are Airport, Kanda, 37 Military Hospital, Avenor,…

24 Jan

Nigeria Elections 2023: What You Need To Know

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From high inflation to deadly attacks by gunmen against innocent civilians, the seven-year rule of outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has seen Nigeria face various crises. His supporters say he has done his best and highlight achievements, such as his work on infrastructure projects and attempts to combat violent extremism. But even his own wife, Aisha Buhari, has apologised to the Nigerian people for falling short of their expectations. So whoever wins the election will not have an easy job. When is the election? It is due to take place on Saturday 25 February 2023. If there is no clear winner,…

24 Jan

At Least 7 Dead, 1 Injured After Shootings In California

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At least seven people were killed and one person critically injured Monday in shootings at two separate locations in a small coastal community in central California, becoming the state’s second mass shooting in three days, officials said. The suspect, identified as 67-year-old Chunli Zhao, was taken into custody more than two hours after the shootings in Half Moon Bay, according to San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus. Authorities believe Zhao acted alone, with Corpus noting a motive was not known Monday night and there isn’t a threat to the community. “This is a devastating tragedy for this community and the families touched…

24 Jan

Raila Odinga Refuses To Recognise Ruto’s Presidency In Kenya

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Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has said his political coalition does not recognise William Ruto as the President of Kenya and declared the new Kenyan government as "illegitimate". Mr Ruto beat him in last August's poll, but Mr Odinga - who appeared at Nairobi's Kamukunji Stadium along with his running mate Martha Karua, and other allies - repeated claims that the results were manipulated. Claims that had already been rejected in court. He declared that he and his movement "reject the 2022 election result totally", which was received with great cheers and applause from an adoring crowd. "We cannot and…

24 Jan

Saudi Chief Reacts to Talk of £246m Messi Transfer Deal

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The general secretary of the Saudi Football Federation has reacted to talk of Lionel Messi being reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East. Portuguese superstar Ronaldo has already taken on a new challenge in 2023, with the most lucrative contract in world football being signed by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner at Al-Nassr. There has been speculation to suggest that his deal could be topped by a £246 million ($305m) approach for Messi from Al-Hilal – with the Argentine World Cup winner yet to sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain that will keep him away from free agency this summer – but…