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05 Jan

ECG, GWCL, BoG & GRA Among Institutions Under Probe By OSP

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has listed cases it is investigating. In its half-yearly report for the period between August and December, 2022, the Office stated that over 120 cases involving individuals and state-owned institutions are under investigation for corruption-related matters. Among the institutions are the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG), the National Sports Authority (NSA), the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS). For ECG, the Office is investigating suspected corruption and corruption–related offences in respect of the termination of a Distribution, Loss Reduction and Associated Network Improvement Project contract between the Company and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).…

05 Jan

KMA Boss Calls For Support From All To Develop Kumasi

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Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Samuel Payne has charged all stakeholders within the development chain to put all hands on deck to ward off congestion and filth from the Ashanti Region capital, Kumasi. Speaking on Akoma FM’s current affairs and political show GhanAkoma Wednesday, January 4, Mr Payne urged that “in 2023, the development of Kumasi is a collective task but not one-man show. Let’s ensure each and everyone out of goodwill delivers their assigned responsibilities to ensure sustainable development in the city”. The Kumasi mayor told host of the show Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin that “city guards and police personnel who…

04 Jan

There’s No Shame In Honest Labour- Kofi Akpaloo Advices University Graduates

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The founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana has noted that money isn't scarce like some Ghanaians mostly assert. According to him, if one has fanatics business ideas and do well to consult the right people, getting money is so easy. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, he said that "if you need money to buy new clothes, shoes etc., it will be scarce for you but if you have business ideas and you consult the right people, you will get the needed support to enable you achieve your dreams". Stressing that "the…

04 Jan

90% Of Ghanaians Prefer Being Given Money To Learning To Make Money- Kofi Akpalu

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Presidential Candidate and Founder of Liberal Party Ghana, Percival Kofi Akpalu, says 90% of Ghanaians, especially the youth prefer being given money, to acquiring knowledge in making money. In an interview on Movement In The Morning, with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Mr Akpalu lamented on how most Ghanaian youth are spendthrifts. According to him the youths are reluctant when it comes to learning how to legitly make money for themselves but prefers to be given money and end up spending unnecessarily. He said ''A typical example is Zoom lion which is owned by Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong who…

04 Jan

“Let’s Deepen Relationship Between Church And State” – President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed for the strengthening of the relationship between the Church and the State, which, he said, will help in the construction of the progressive, prosperous Ghana. According to President Akufo-Addo, “Our nation relies on you (the Church) to form your congregants on nation-building for them to see the importance of the social implication of the Gospel as it relates to national cohesion and development and the relationship between spirituality and work ethics.” Speaking at the 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress of the National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests…

04 Jan

Akonta Mining Not Engaged In Any illegal Mining – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has exonerated Akonta Mining Company Limited from any wrongdoing, stressing that the Company is not involved in any illegal mining anywhere in Ghana. “Let me respond briefly to the chairperson on the issue of illegal mining,” President Akufo-Addo remarked after concerns about the menace came to the fore at the 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress of the National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests Association held in Koforidua. “I want to assure him and all of you that Akonta Mining is not engaged in any illegal mining anywhere in Ghana as we speak. “Further,…

04 Jan

Hearts Of Oak Part Ways With Defender Mohammed Alhassan

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Accra Hearts of Oak have parted ways with defender Mohammed Alhassan, with almost 12 months left in his contract. The decision to mutually terminate the former WAFA defender’s contract was arrived at after the two parties failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. “With reference to the mutual termination of the employment contract agreement between the player (Mohammed Alhassan) and the club; The player is free to join any club of his choice,” a portion of the letter sent to the player read. Alhassan signed for Hearts in December 2018 after leaving WAFA SC and has spent the…

04 Jan

My Job Was On The Line For Inviting Mohammed Kudus To The Black Stars – Kwasi Appiah

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Former head coach of the Black Stars, James Kwasi Appiah, has revealed he received threats from some officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after his decision to invite Mohammed Kudus to the national team. Kudus made his debut for Ghana during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in November 2019, with the youngster going on to score on his first appearance. However, Appiah, who gave the then 19-year-old his maiden appearance, says he could have lost his job had Ghana failed to beat Bafana Bafana in that game. “Not only [Mohammed] Kudus but some other young…

04 Jan

I Am Available – Kwasi Appiah Open To Black Stars Return

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Former Ghana head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, says he will not turn down an opportunity to return to coach the Black Stars should the Ghana Football Association approach him. Having been in charge of 20 games as head coach of the national team between 2017 and 2019, Appiah was relieved of his post in January 2020. The former Ghana international won nine games, drawing six and losing five which led to his sacking. However, the 62-year-old says he has not closed the chapter on his coaching career and will make himself available should the Ghana FA call on him once…

04 Jan

Ronaldo Makes South Africa Gaffe At Al Nassr Unveiling

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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo had a slip of the tongue at his official unveiling with Al Nassr on Tuesday after he mistook Saudi Arabia for South Africa. He joined Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester United. “The football is different, so for me it’s not the end of my career to come to South Africa. This is why I want to change, and to be honest I’m really not worried about what people say,” Ronaldo told the media as he was presented at the Riyadh club. https://twitter.com/sportbible/status/1610320349740113923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1610320349740113923%7Ctwgr%5E72bd6a1908e163b9ef949e28a0db0ce091af5e64%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fronaldo-makes-south-africa-gaffe-at-al-nassr-unveiling%2F He added: “I won everything, I played for…