Month: August 2023

Jonathan Edwards: Meet The Star Of Ashanti Regional Inter Schools Football Final
02 Aug

Jonathan Edwards: Meet The Star Of Ashanti Regional Inter Schools Football Final

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Accra-based Mountaineers FC winger, Jonathan Edwards, showcased his exceptional football skills and emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the highly-contested Ashanti Regional Inter Schools football competition, despite his team OKESS facing a heartbreaking loss in the finals. Throughout the tournament, Edwards demonstrated his prowess on the field, consistently delivering remarkable performances. In the preliminary matches held at Owass, he exhibited remarkable form, scoring three goals and providing two crucial assists in just three matches. As the competition progressed to the main stage at the Baba Yara sports stadium, Edwards continued to shine. Over five matches, he notched two…
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In NDC Duffuor Was Insulted For Requesting For An Album, But In NPP All 10 Aspirants Received Theirs Without Insults- Paul Yandoh
02 Aug

In NDC Duffuor Was Insulted For Requesting For An Album, But In NPP All 10 Aspirants Received Theirs Without Insults- Paul Yandoh

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Unlike the barbaric manner in which the National Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) subjected Dr. Duffuor to for simply requesting for the album to be used to select the flagbearer of their party, the New Patriotic Patriotic (NPP) has furnished every presidential aspirant with an album two clear weeks before they hold their elections, Paul Yandoh has said. Mr. Yandoh praised the executives of the NPP for blazing the trail and showing the NDC how clean elections can be conducted in a dignified manner devoid of insults and bias. Despite August 26, 2023 being the day for the…
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University student nearly lynched after being mistaken for a thief
02 Aug

University student nearly lynched after being mistaken for a thief

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A male student of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) was nearly lynched by fellow students after being mistaken for a thief. According to Accra-based UTV’s Bono regional reporter, William Arthur, the victim, identified as William Thompson Jnr, a third-year BSC Information Technology student, was waiting for a friend outside a hostel when the unfortunate event occurred after a Student Representative Council’s (SRC) event. The reporter explained that Thompson, together with his friends, were strolling around the hostels after the SRC event and one of the friends needed to use the washroom, however, after a prolonged absence, the…
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Couples Arrested For Robbing Passengers On Highway
02 Aug

Couples Arrested For Robbing Passengers On Highway

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Some individuals believed to be in their late 50s are in the custody of the Mankessim Police Command for allegedly robbing passengers of their valuables at Harom Junction on the Mankessim stretch of the Cape Coast highway. The modus operandi of the individuals, who are believed to be a couple, is to hire a taxi and pretend to be heading to Cape Coast. They then stop at bus stops where one of them quickly snatches the bags of passengers while the waiting taxi speeds off. Luck ran out at Saltpond when they attempted to snatch a passenger’s bag. They were…
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NPA Shuts Down NPP Chairman’s Fuel Station
02 Aug

NPA Shuts Down NPP Chairman’s Fuel Station

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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has shutdown LillyGold Energy Resources Limited, an Oil Marketing Company (OMC) belonging to the Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Mohammed Adam Baantima Samba. The NPA had to undertake the operations after it emerged that the company was operating illegally after the authority had revoked the OMC’s licence since October 2022. The authority in a statement earlier this year announced the revocation of the licences of about 30 OMCs across the country, which included LillyGold Energy Resources Limited. The NPA Northern Regional Manager, Mr. Rasheed Dauda in an interview said the company…
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Samira EHP To Host Africa Conference On Climate Action
02 Aug

Samira EHP To Host Africa Conference On Climate Action

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The Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), in collaboration with the Office of the President, will host the inaugural Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) in Ghana. Taking place on August 2-3, 2023, at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel in Accra, this conference aims to bring together a diverse range of participants to discuss the theme of “Amplifying the Voices of Women and Children in Climate Action.” Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, being disproportionately affected. As natural resource-dependent individuals and caretakers, women and children face adverse effects on their livelihoods, health, and well-being.…
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Minister Launches 2023 Close Season For Wildlife Observation
01 Aug

Minister Launches 2023 Close Season For Wildlife Observation

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The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio has launched the 2023 Closed Season for Wildlife Observation themed; "Effects of Climate Change on Forest & Wildlife Resources" at a brief event on Tuesday, 1st August, 2023 at the Achimota Basic School Park in the Greater Accra Region. The Deputy Minister announced that a ban will be placed on hunting, capturing and destroying of wildlife animals from August 1st to 1st December, 2023 as specified in the Wildlife Conservation Regulations. "The only animal that could be hunted during this period is the grasscutter…
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Chelsea Sign Teenager Ugochukwu On Seven-Year Deal
01 Aug

Chelsea Sign Teenager Ugochukwu On Seven-Year Deal

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Chelsea have signed teenage French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes on a seven-year deal for 27m euros (£23.2m). Ugochukwu, 19, has made 47 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes and has also featured in the Europa League. He is yet to make his senior debut for France but has played for Les Bleus at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. His arrival comes after Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino recently said the Blues needed to add to their midfield. The BBC understands Ugochukwu, who made his senior Rennes debut just after his 17th birthday, could be sent back out on loan to Ligue…
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Southampton Reject Second Liverpool Bid For Romeo Lavia
01 Aug

Southampton Reject Second Liverpool Bid For Romeo Lavia

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Southampton have rejected a second bid from Liverpool for midfielder Romeo Lavia, 90min understands. Lavia has attracted plenty of interest from towards the top of the Premier League after Southampton's relegation, but it is Liverpool who are currently pushing hardest for his signature. A £35m bid was knocked back last month and sources have confirmed to 90min that Liverpool have now seen an improved offer, worth £42m including add-ons, rejected by Southampton. While Southampton would prefer to keep Lavia, they are prepared to cash in for the right price and have placed a firm price tag of £50m on the…
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