August 2024 - Page 2 of 54

30 Aug

My Mother Set Off To KATH To Abort Me And Something Happened; Esther Smith Reveals

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Popular Ghanaian gospel artiste Esther Smith recently opened up about a deeply personal and emotional story surrounding her birth. In an interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM on 29th August 2024, Esther revealed that her mother, a schoolgirl at the time, had initially planned to abort her due to the challenging circumstances surrounding her conception. Esther recounted how her grandmother, sensing something was amiss, followed her mother on the day she intended to visit the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for the abortion “My mother wanted to abort me,” Esther Smith shared. “On the day she was going to…

30 Aug

Ghanaian Midfielder Pierre Ekwah Set For Saint-Étienne Loan Move

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Pierre Ekwah is reportedly close to finalizing a loan transfer to AS Saint-Étienne from Sunderland, as stated by Foot Mercato. The Ghanaian midfielder, who was born in France, is anticipated to complete the transfer prior to the closure of the transfer window. Sunderland's manager, Régis Le Bris, had previously acknowledged the possibility of Ekwah's exit earlier in the season. Udinese had expressed significant interest, having made a €5 million offer that was rejected by the EFL Championship club. Nevertheless, Saint-Étienne has emerged as a prominent contender for the midfielder's acquisition. Les Verts, having suffered defeats in their initial Ligue 1 matches,…

30 Aug

Ex-Hearts Of Goalie Richmond Ayi Completes Dreams FC Medical Ahead Of Move

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Richmond Ayi, the former goalkeeper for Hearts of Oak, is close to finalizing a transfer to Dreams Football Club. On Thursday, August 29, he underwent the required medical examination in anticipation of the transfer. If he successfully passes the medical assessment, it is expected that he will sign a three-year contract with Dreams Football Club. Source: www.ghanaweb.live

30 Aug

Please Stop Calling John Mahama A “Drunkard”- NDC General Secretary Cries Out

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The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, is crying out to the general public to stop tagging Mr. John Mahama a drunkard. In statement signed by him he specifically called on Hon. Atta Akyea, to retract an earlier comment he made, which he alleges paints former President John Mahama as a “drunkard” and “alcoholic”. The NDC, Fifi Kwetey says is “appalled by this descent into the gutter by a senior members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who should know better. Such comments not only undermine the decency of political discourse but also expose the…

30 Aug

I’ll Never Advise Someone To Get Married – Brother Sammy

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Gospel musician, Brother Sammy has stirred up conversation on social media with his views on marriage and having children outside of wedlock. In an interview on Neat FM, the outspoken gospel singer shared that he often advises men to prioritize having children over getting married. Despite being married himself, Brother Sammy claimed that marriage benefits women more than men and said he wouldn’t recommend it to others. When asked by the show’s host about the current state of his marriage, Brother Sammy remarked, “Marriage is good, but I’d advise people to have children instead. I will never advise someone to…

30 Aug

Shatta Wale Wants Hit Vs Hit ‘Dancehall King’ Showdown With Stonebwoy

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Shatta Wale has issued “a formal challenge to Stonebwoy” to determine who truly is the King of Dancehall music. Shatta Wale assured “the nation’s leaders” of “a structured” contest devoid of violence. He asserted the clash would be a “healthy competition” and fertile ground for businesses to market their goods and services for sales. Responding to an X user’s comment, the singer-songwriter explained how the legitimate Dancehall King will be decided on the day at the Accra Sports Stadium. “Since you guys claim your artiste is better than me, the only way we can judge this is by dropping hit…

30 Aug

IMF Bailout: Board To Consider 3rd Review For Approval By December – Amin Adam

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Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will consider Ghana’s third review for approval by the end of December this year. He said this would enable the Board to immediately disburse the fourth tranche of $ 360 million bringing the total disbursements to $1.92 billion. Dr Adam said this during the Monthly Economic Update in Accra on Thursday. “Preliminary data for the 1st half of 2024 indicates that we are on track to meeting the targets for the 3rd Review. It is expected that the IMF Executive Board will consider Ghana’s 3rd Review…

30 Aug

Government Constructs First 60,000-Tonne Silo To Combat Drought Impact, Says Agric Minister

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Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has announced that government is constructing a 60,000-tonne grain silo to help stabilise food supplies and mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought crisis. Speaking in an interview with Joy News' PM Expres Business Edition on Thursday, he stated that the new silo, which will cost nearly $70 million and is set to be completed within 12 months, will serve as a strategic reserve to support the country’s food systems during future climate challenges. “This will be the first of its kind in Ghana, and it is designed to hold up to 60,000 metric tonnes of…

30 Aug

Govt Releases GH¢50m To WAEC For WASSCE, BECE

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The government has released GH¢50 million to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to support the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Ministry of Education (MoE) in a statement on Thursday noted that disbursement reaffirms the government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations to WAEC, ensuring that the Council’s operations continue without interruption. “We wish to reassure all stakeholders, especially students, parents, guardians, and the general public, of our dedication to sustaining an environment that fosters seamless, efficient, and high-quality education for all Ghanaian students,” it added. In…

30 Aug

I’ve Delivered; Vote For Bawumia To Continue My Good Works – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that his government has performed admirably despite the challenges it faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, his administration has achieved significant successes across various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the 13th Biennial and 51st Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana in Kumasi, the President urged Ghanaians to entrust Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with their mandate, to continue the work initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. “I can say in all good conscience that I have not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana conferred on me on…