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23 Aug

Schalke 04 Sign Ghanaian Forward Christopher Antwi-Adjei

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German Bundesliga 2 side, Schalke 04 has successfully signed Ghanaian international Christopher Antwi-Adjei during the ongoing transfer window. The 27-year-old winger joins Schalke 04 as a free agent after leaving Bundesliga side VfL Bochum when his contract expired in June 2024, marking the end of his three-year tenure with the club. “I’m proud to be able to represent the Royal Blues on the pitch in future,” said Antwi-Adjei. “The club’s management team laid out a clear plan of how I will be able to help the team with my experience and quality. That’s exactly what I want to show the fans,” he…

23 Aug

Why Was I Left Out? – Stonebwoy Challenges Grammys On Ghana Music History

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Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats musician Stonebwoy has urged the Recording Academy, organizers of Grammy Awards, to due diligence and correct an article that was published on their website on August 20, throwing light on Ghana’s music history. According to Stonebwoy, he believes his name has been omitted from the list due to his contribution to the music scene over the past decade and more. He also supported his claim with his Grammy certificate Venting his spleen on X, he wrote: “Who ever wrote this article is interestingly missing THE NAME @stonebwoy.” He has therefore asked the @RecordingAcad to “do due diligence before…

23 Aug

Etty Bedi Issues Apology For Public Comments On Smoking Weed

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Actress Etty Bedi has apologised for her comments about weed smoking during the premiere of Fella Makafui’s movie titled ‘Resonance’. According to her, Ghanaians misinterpreted the statement she made about smoking weed for the first time. Speaking to Merqury Quaye on Cruise Control, she said it was a mistake and she never expected it to turn out badly. “Merqury Quaye, I know that your platform has a lot of reach and I know that a lot of people are watching and listening. I just want to sincerely apologise and I am very sorry, this was a mistake and I did…

23 Aug

World’s Oldest Person Dies Aged 117

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Guinness World Records is saddened to learn that the world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera (USA/Spain), passed away yesterday, 19 August. Her death was confirmed by the Gerontology Research Group. Aged 117 years 168 days, she was the eighth-oldest person (with a verifiable age) in history. Maria passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, where she resided for the past two decades. She was confirmed to be the world’s oldest woman (and person overall) in January 2023, following the death of Lucile Randon (France). Maria attributed her longevity to “order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no…

23 Aug

Two Students Arrested For Lynching Spiritualist

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Two students of Twifo Praso Senior High School have been arrested for mobilising their colleagues to lynch a spiritualist who had accused one of them of stealing a mobile phone. The incident happened at Twifo Praso in the Central Region on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at about 8:pm. They are in Police custody for allegedly mobilising their gang to lynch the spiritualist, who has been identified as Abdul Latif. Abdul Latif after some incantations, is said to have accused one of them of stealing a mobile phone, which belonged to a junior student. The junior student’s phone had gone missing…

23 Aug

NHIA Pays Over GH¢1.5million Since June Under The Free Dialysis Programme

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is pleased to announce the payment of additional GH¢1,001,329.00 under the government’s free dialysis programme. This allocation covers the expenses for dialysis services provided at six health facilities for the months of July and August, and includes an advance payment for September. The six providers are Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH), Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). With this latest disbursement, the total amount allocated to the free dialysis programme since its inception in June now…

23 Aug

NRSA Bemoans Rise In Widowhood Due To Male Road Crash Fatalities

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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has raised concerns about the growing number of widows resulting from road crashes predominantly involving men. Recent NRSA data reveals that between January and July 2024, men made up approximately 79% of road fatalities, while women accounted for 21%. During the launch of the Road Safety Code of Practice for political activities in Accra, the Director of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the NRSA, Daniel Wuaku called on women to become advocates for road safety. He highlighted that women bear the brunt of road fatalities, as they are often left to cope with the…

23 Aug

NPP-Bono East Takes Delivery Of Minibus From Chief Of Staff To Aid Campaign Activities

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The Bono East Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are beaming with gratitude as they receive a brand-new minibus donated by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare. The timely donation is a significant boost to their campaign efforts ahead of the 2024 elections, they said. The regional Chairman, Ibrahim Baba Bukari, praised the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare, for her generosity and commitment to the party’s growth and development. “We are deeply grateful to the Chief of Staff for this kind gesture,” he said. He noted…

22 Aug

President Akufo-Addo Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Building At UDS, Fulfilling A Promise To Advance Education

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In a significant ceremony at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the newly constructed Silver Jubilee Building, marking a major milestone in the university’s development and the President’s commitment to education in Ghana. The Silver Jubilee Building, a three-storey complex designed to house lecture halls and offices, stands as a testament to President Akufo-Addo’s promise made in 2018 during UDS’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the inauguration, the President expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the building, emphasizing that it represents more than just a physical structure. “This building symbolizes our shared…

22 Aug

Dr. Daniel McKorley Named West Africa’s Aviacargo Personality Of The Year 2023

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In a remarkable display of industry expertise, innovation, and exceptional leadership, Dr. Daniel McKorley, the visionary founder and CEO of McDan Group, has been awarded the prestigious title of *Aviacargo Personality of the Year for West Africa 2023 at the esteemed CHINET 24 Aviation & Cargo Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. This well-deserved recognition further solidifies Dr. McKorley’s position as a driving force in the aviation and cargo sector, not just in Ghana, but across the entire West African region. Background of Dr. Daniel McKorley: Dr. Daniel McKorley’s journey to becoming a prominent figure in the aviation and cargo industry began…