August 2024 - Page 2 of 46

30 Aug

Ridge Condos All-Black Party: Straight From The Pit Of Hell – Prophet Oduro Reacts

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Prophet Kofi Oduro, General Overseer of Alabaster Ministry International, has strongly condemned the recent Ridge Condos All-Black Party, which has stirred controversy on social media due to its provocative nature. The event, marked by revealing outfits worn by female attendees and the presence of notable businessmen, has been met with significant criticism. Prophet Oduro, who has been closely following the developments, expressed deep disapproval, labeling the event as “straight from the pit of hell.” He likened Ghana to the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, warning that the country could face divine judgment if it continues on this path. “Recently in Kumasi,…

30 Aug

Two Police Constables Remanded For Robbery

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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two off-duty police constables in custody after they attacked an Okada rider and stole GH¢3,700. General Lance Corporals Philmon Agbevem and Peter Kwame Badagbor, both stationed at the Accra Central District Police Command, have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and robbery. The accused were said to have forced the complainant to withdraw money on his mobile phone to another phone registered in the name of one Hope Alorvordzi. The two, represented by their counsel, Andy Vortia, have denied all charges. They are due to appear before the court presided over by Evelyn…

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

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Prevent Food Crisis Amid Northern Dry Spell

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The government is stepping up efforts to prevent an impending food insecurity crisis caused by the ongoing dry spell in the Northern and Middle Belts. In response, the government has mobilized funds, temporarily banned grain exports, and prioritized grain imports. Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced that the government has secured a $1 million insurance policy to safeguard smallholder farmers in the northern region against future droughts. The policy guarantees a $5 million payout in the event of a drought. “The government has purchased an insurance policy against future droughts in the northern region. We are paying a premium…

30 Aug

GRA Targets 2 Million Taxpayers Under A Modified Tax System For Informal Sector Players

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is targeting to rope in two million informal sector workers into the tax net through the implementation of a modified tax system. The new tax regime, which is expected to be implemented by 2025, is aimed at widening the country’s tax base, to include the informal sector in tax compliance. Kumasi Area Director of the GRA, Agnes Akosua Boateng, says the new system will simplify tax assessment and reduce compliance costs. “We want to simplify our tax system so that everybody will be captured. We are expecting to bring on board 2 million people. We…

30 Aug

Police To Investigate Death Of Final Year KNUST Student

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The Ghana Police Service is yet to commence an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a final year BSc Agriculture student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The incident occurred three days after completing his four-year academic journey. According to relatives, Patrick Mensah and his friends visited an illegal mining site at Manso in the Ashanti region, a day after returning home from school. However, tragedy struck when one of the friends accidentally fell into a deep mining pit. It is alleged that without hesitation, Patrick rushed to save his friend's life, but lost…

30 Aug

Blame Climate Change, Not Irrigation For Drought Crisis – Agric Minister

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Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has attributed the ongoing drought crisis in the country to climate change, stressing that the core issue is not irrigation but the shifting weather patterns. Speaking to Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, he said the Ghana Meteorological Agency had alerted government that the planting season had shifted by an entire month, a critical change that was not effectively communicated to farmers. “This shift in the planting season, which is a fundamental change caused by climate change, disrupted our agricultural planning,” Acheampong stated. “We invested heavily in inputs, training, land development, seeds, and fertilizers, but with…

30 Aug

Majority Women’s Caucus Of Parliament Urges Lydia Seyram Alhassan To Sue John Dumelo Over His Derogatory Remarks

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The Majority Women’s Caucus of the Parliament of Ghana has urged the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Lydia Seyram Alhassan to take legal action against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo for his defamatory comments against her. During a recent TV3 program, Mr. Dumelo made a shocking claim that Madam Alhassan was involved in her late husband’s death to clear the way for her election to Parliament. Addressing a section of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Majority Women Caucus led by their Chairperson and…

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