August 2024 - Page 17 of 46

22 Aug

We’ll Return To Atuabo Gas On August 26 – LPG Marketers Tells NPA

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The Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association has indicated that it will return to the Atuabo Gas Processing plant on August 26, 2024, to lift gas and supply to the public, once maintenance work at the plant is completed. This is coming after the LPG Marketers Association clashed with the National Petroleum Authority over its decision to delay return to Atuabo to lift gas. Vice Chairman of the LPG Marketers Association, Gabriel Kumi, who is unhappy with the NPA argued that the association did not mention that it will not return to Atuabo to lift gas. According to him, its…

22 Aug

Kwaku Manu’s Ex-Wife Remarries In US

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Ex-wife of Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has found love again and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the United States of America (USA). Diane Okailey Nyarko is now a wife to a Caucasian man, three years after irreconcilable differences led her to divorce Kwaku Manu. She has since domiciled overseas, where she is rumoured to have met her husband. Videos circuiting online captured the joy on her face as she exchanged vows with her husband before their families. She was seen wearing a simple white gown, while her husband opted for a traditional look in a two-piece kaftan.…

22 Aug

Why I Don’t Flaunt My Achievements On Social Media – Wizkid Opens Up

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Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has shared insights into why he avoids flaunting his achievements on social media. In a recent podcast interview, the Grammy-winning artist noted that he knows what it feels to have nothing and was taught the value of contentment and humility. Wizkid reflected on his humble beginnings, recounting how he and his siblings often went without meals during their childhood. Growing up in a large household with 11 children, he highlighted how these early struggles shaped his perspective on life and fame. He attributed his decision to keep his accomplishments private to…

22 Aug

Guru Files Petition Against SRC-EC Over Presidency Disqualification

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Ghanaian musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah, popularly known as Guru NKZ, has filed a petition against the University of Ghana’s Student Representative Council (SRC) Electoral Commission following his disqualification from the SRC presidential race. The disqualification was based on Guru’s non-resident status, a violation of Article 30, which mandates that candidates must be campus residents and eligible to contest for a Junior Common Room (JCR) position in their hall. During vetting, Guru and his running mate, Jeffery Adu Yeboah, confirmed that they were not residents of any hall, leading to their disqualification. In response, Guru’s legal team has lodged a petition…

22 Aug

Real Warri Pikin, Roselyn Ngissah Join Forces In Peter Sedufia’s Latest Film ‘One Night Guests’

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Film director, Peter Sedufia is gearing up to release his latest movie, One Night Guests. The film, set to hit screens on December 25, 2024, promises to be a major highlight of the holiday season, blending Nigerian and Ghanaian cinematic excellence. At a recent press conference, the star-studded cast, which includes some of Nollywood’s finest like Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Lasisi Elenu, Akah Nnani, and Warri Pikin, came together to share their enthusiasm for the project. Joining them are celebrated actors from Ghana, including Roselyn Ngissah, Majid Michel, James Gardiner, and Yvonne Okoro, making the film a truly Pan-African collaboration.…

22 Aug

Maresca ‘Honest, Not Brutal’ To Sterling And Chilwell

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Enzo Maresca said he has been “honest” rather than brutal with Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell as both continue to train away from Chelsea’s first-team squad. The Chelsea manager believes he has been clear with the “more than 15 players” – including forward Sterling and left-back Chilwell – who are being asked to train apart from his main group. Maresca said Chelsea look like “a mess… from outside” as they attempt to trim a bloated squad, but he insisted that was far from being the reality. He also denied there is any further need for “clarity” about Sterling’s status, as…

22 Aug

CAF Confed. Cup: We Will Not Underrate Elect-Sports Ahead Of Return Leg – Yaw Preko

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Nsoatreman FC coach, Yaw Preko, insists that his team will not underestimate Elect Sport ahead of the return leg in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The Ghana FA Cup champions secured an impressive 3-0 victory against the Chadian side in the first leg, held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Abdul Rahman and Kwabena Adu Meider led Nsoatreman FC to a comfortable win. In a post-match interview, Yaw Preko emphasized that his team will remain vigilant in the second leg, scheduled for this weekend. “Elect Sport is a seasoned team with significant experience in African competitions,…

22 Aug

Wyllbee’s Lynching: Alleged Lover Granted 100k Bail

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Nana Yaa Nyarko, the primary suspect in Wyllbee’s murder case has been granted bail by the Adum High Court. This ruling follows previous unsuccessful attempts to secure bail from the Akropong Circuit Court. Nana Yaa’s bail was set at GHS 100,000 with sureties, marking an important moment in the ongoing case that has garnered widespread public attention. The Adum High Court’s decision also extended to a second accused individual in the case, who was granted bail under the same terms. However, the court’s ruling was delivered in the absence of Nana Yaa Nyarko. A precautionary measure that was taken due…

22 Aug

Moving Car Bursts Into Flames At Labone

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A moving car was destroyed by fire in Labone yesterday after the driver fell asleep behind the wheel. The incident occurred when the vehicle, numbered GM 708-21, crashed into an electricity pole. Upon regaining consciousness, the driver noticed the car was on fire as he attempted to continue his journey. The Ghana Fire Service National Headquarters were called to the scene but the ineffectiveness in responding to the distress call caused the car to burst into flames. The personnel, however, managed to extinguish the flames. Despite their efforts, the vehicle was reduced to ashes by the time the fire was brought…

22 Aug

Police Constable Who Shot Man Over Fare Remanded

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A Police Constable Smith Gyekyi, who shot 25-year-old Stanley Ahadzi after a disagreement over transport fare has been remanded two weeks into police custody. This was when he was put before the Adabraka District Court on Wednesday. His plea on the provisional charge of murder was not taken, but the charge and brief facts were read to him in open court. Chief Inspector Achana Apewah, the Police Prosecutor, prayed the court to remand the accused into Police custody to allow for further investigations. The Magistrate, Her Worship Ama Adomako Kwakye, has remanded him into Police custody. Constable Gyekyi, who appeared…