Month: November 2023

Sin-bin Trial Plan Recommended For Professional Games
29 Nov

Sin-bin Trial Plan Recommended For Professional Games

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Plans for football to introduce 10-minute sin-bins for cynical fouls and dissent have been recommended for trialling in the professional game. The game’s lawmaking body, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), said it will “identify which levels are best to test”. The trial will also include a rule allowing only the team captain to approach the referee during a game. Sin-bins have been trialled at the grassroots level since 2019. The proposals were announced at an Ifab meeting in London on Tuesday and are subject to approval at its annual general meeting in March 2024. Former referee Pierluigi Collina, who…
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Man Utd Can Handle A Hostile Environment Against Galatasaray – Ten Hag
29 Nov

Man Utd Can Handle A Hostile Environment Against Galatasaray – Ten Hag

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is confident his players can handle a potentially hostile atmosphere to beat Galatasaray in Wednesday’s crucial Champions League Group A game. The Red Devils head to Istanbul knowing they will be unable to reach the knockout stage if they lose. The match comes 30 years after United’s first trip to Galatasaray, which was a famously intimidating encounter. “We know we can [win away in Europe] and we are confident,” Ten Hag said. “The last games away from home in the league were also very hostile environments. We played very well. We were very calm…
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Ghana To Be Food Sufficient From Next Year – Finance Minister
29 Nov

Ghana To Be Food Sufficient From Next Year – Finance Minister

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Ghana's Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, expresses confidence in the nation achieving food self-sufficiency by next year, citing strategic measures taken by the government already. After touring the Agrifest exhibition, a five-day showcase of agriculture and food innovations, Hon. Ofori Atta applauds Ghanaians' commitment to supporting the government's agenda for food sufficiency. Highlighting the government's focus, he said government aims to boost the agricultural sector's growth from 6.3% last year to end imports, saving approximately "US$2 billion worth of food in poultry, rice, etc." In a bold move, the Ministry of Finance allocates GHc1 billion in the 2024 budget,…
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Akwamumanhene Destools Subchief For Unlawful Land Sale
29 Nov

Akwamumanhene Destools Subchief For Unlawful Land Sale

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The Akwamumanhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, has ordered the im­mediate destoolment of the Odikro of Akwamu Anyansu, Nana Ofei Owobie. The order by the State Council was made after a formal complaint was received from the head of the Anyansu Royal Family, Abu­suapaynin Offei and the elders of the stool. Nana Ofei Owobie, known in private life as Kwadwo Darko, was found guilty of all six charges levelled against him at a State Council meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The complaint, among other charges, in­cludes unlawful sale of stool lands, non-per­formance of rites and customs for the stool, gross…
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Labour Commission To Engage Mortuary Workers Today Over Their Intended Strike
29 Nov

Labour Commission To Engage Mortuary Workers Today Over Their Intended Strike

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The National Labour Commission (NLC) is set to meet with the leadership of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) today, Wednesday, November 29, in an attempt to mediate their scheduled indefinite strike. Richard Kofi Jordan, the General Secretary of MOWAG, expressed the association’s commitment to approaching the meeting with the highest level of good faith. In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday, November 28, Mr Jordan emphasised their intention to explore all legal avenues in addressing the matter. “We have a meeting with the NLC at 11: am at the NLC’s office. We are trying to respect the…
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We Can’t Guarantee Power Generation – IPPs
29 Nov

We Can’t Guarantee Power Generation – IPPs

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Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have hinted they may soon shut down production of power due to their inability to reach an agreement with the government over the restructuring terms of debt owed them. The IPPs, on July 1, suspended a threatened shutdown after it said it had reached an interim deal with the Electricity Company of Ghana over the arrears. But three months down the line, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Dr. Elikplim Apertorgbor is warning of a looming power crisis over the lack of progress in the negotiations. “We received some indications…
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MTN Ghana Justifies New Price Increases
29 Nov

MTN Ghana Justifies New Price Increases

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Telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana has justified its decision to increase the prices of its offerings by 15% for prepaid and postpaid customers. The price increase, which took effect on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, affected voice, SMS, and data services, as well as Fiber Broadband and Fixed Wireless Access (4G Router/Turbonet) customers. Some Ghanaians took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the sharp rise in the price of services offered by MTN. However, the Significant Market Power (SMP) firm explained that, the increase was necessary to sustain its business operations. “The review has become necessary due to increased operational…
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Ofori Amponsah Expresses Regret Over Writing Songs For Kofi B
29 Nov

Ofori Amponsah Expresses Regret Over Writing Songs For Kofi B

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Ghanaian highlife musician, Ofori Amponsah has reiterated in a recent interview that he wished he never wrote a song for any artiste including the late highlife musician Kofi B. Speaking to YouTuber Zionfelix, the ‘Alewa’ hit maker said that after writing songs for some people, they later showed ungratefulness to him. “I wrote ‘Yaw Dompre’, ‘Koforidua Flowers’ and ‘Odwo’ for Kofi B. Something happened along the way so I took out ‘Odwo’. I even wanted to back take all the songs from him. They are my songs. Up till now, some people think those songs are for Kofi B but…
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Detty December: Davido Hints Of Hosting Concert In Ghana
29 Nov

Detty December: Davido Hints Of Hosting Concert In Ghana

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December just got better in Ghana as Nigerian superstar, Davido has hinted of plans to hold a concert in the country during the yuletide. Asked on Twitter what his plans are during the festive season, the Nigerian music sensation said he plans on hosting tours in different parts of Nigeria and by extension, Africa. Davido mentioned several cities, including Abuja, Asaba, Port Harcourt, Dubai, Cotonou, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, and Ghana. https://twitter.com/davido/status/1729506627915583803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1729506627915583803%7Ctwgr%5Ed68fa85f23e29e1ea40eee31086d335b6da1c872%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fdetty-december-davido-hints-of-hosting-concert-in-ghana%2F Ghana holds a special place in Davido’s heart, often referring to it as his “second home,” where he frequently visit during his vacations. The prospect of Davido hosting a…
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Davido Appreciates Stonebwoy’s Wife For ‘Fufu And Light Soup’ Feast
29 Nov

Davido Appreciates Stonebwoy’s Wife For ‘Fufu And Light Soup’ Feast

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Nigeria’s music star, Davido has thanked Stonebwoy’s wife, Dr Louisa for the delicious fufu he ate when he visited Ghana on November 26, 2023. He tweeted: “I’m still full from the fufu n light soup wey we chop for@stonebwoyhouse two days ago ….@drlouisa_sGod bless u my sister …. Love you guys !! ❤️” https://twitter.com/davido/status/1729515002782957971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1729515002782957971%7Ctwgr%5Ede10af42e11d1f2c8b6b239f1c4f67fdfa679620%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fdavido-appreciates-stonebwoys-wife-for-fufu-and-light-soup-feast%2F This is not the first time Davido has visited Stonebwoy’s home in Ghana, known for its warm hospitality. During a previous visit, the two artistes collaborated on the chart-topping song “Activate,” a testament to their strong friendship. Source: Adomonline
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