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Commuters on the Dambai- Krachie route in the Krachie East District of the Volta Region were left stranded the whole day at both ends of the Oti River as the only pontoon on the river was being used for merrymaking. The passengers, who told Citi News they had been waiting for the ferry to dock since morning, said it was rather seen cruising on the River fully loaded with merry makers. The funfair which lasted for the entire day, saw frustrated passengers watch the pontoon in despair. “I got here at 1:00 am and I have been here since. When I came I saw the ferry on the water, I thought it has taken passengers and was going to the other bank. Little did I know that they have gone to make merry. As I speak now , I don’t know when they would get here even though I can see them far away in the River” a commuter narrated. It is unclear what may have informed operators of the ferry to engage in such an activity at the expense of the impatient travelers, but some residents said they were ...

Government intends to leave both the running of the Komenda Sugar Factory and the cultivation of sugarcane to feed the factory in the hands of private investors. The decision is part of government’s agenda to revive the $35 million Indian Exim Bank facility that has been inactive since it was launched in May 2016. A Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka-Lindsey, made the announcement on Friday at Cape Coast while addressing journalists at a press soiree held by the Central Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the party’s regional headquarters. The soiree was for the Central Region NPP to interact with the media on challenges and successes of the party in the Region, as well as the party’s programme for 2018 and beyond. Robert Ahomka-Lindsey revealed that six companies have so far expressed interest in the running of the factory, noting that, “We are in discussion with them, but the commitment I want to give the Central Region is that, we are doing everyth...

President Nan Akufo-Addo literally made fun of the controversy that enveloped the Trade and Industry Ministry following claims that monies were  extorted from expatriates,   at the Ghana Expatriate Business Awards ceremony. According to the Minority, expatriates were charged between $25,000 and $100,000 to sit by the President at the ceremony. Speaking during the MUSIGA Presidential Ball on Friday, he jokingly said he hoped persons who sat close to him at the event did not pay to sit on the same table with him. “I hope that it will not be said that I asked people to pay GHc 1,500 to come and have dinner with me tonight. This is a MUSIGA presidential Ball and it should stay as such or I will be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry.” President Akufo-Addo has already said the allegations were baseless following a query to the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyeremanten,  demanding answers  from him over the allegations. This was after the Trade and In...

Serena Williams was “excited to be back” after completing her first match since giving birth fourth months ago. The exhibition match in Abu Dhabi against Jelena Ostapenko was the American’s first match for 11 months. Williams struggled with her movement at first but played some fine shots in a 6-2 3-6 (10-5) defeat. Australian Open director Craig Tilley has said Williams is “very likely” to defend her title at the 2018 tournament, which starts on 15 January. Ranked 22nd in the world, Williams would not need a wildcard to play in the first Grand Slam tournament of the new season. “I’m excited. It’s good to be back on court, this is such a good time for me,” Williams, 36, told Eurosport. “Motherhood is phenomenal. I was a little worried out there – I looked at my camp and asked, ‘Is Olympia OK?” Williams, who gave birth to her daughter in September, had not played since winning her 23rd major singles title at last year’s Australian Open. She initially struggled to get enough powe...

The inadequate supply of textbooks to basic schools in the Savelugu/Nanton Municipality is affecting education outcome in the area as seven pupils in primary schools in the Municipality share one textbook. The Savelugu/Nanton Municipal Director of Education, Alhassan Tahiru, who revealed this at an annual accountability forum at Savelugu on Friday, also stated that four pupils shared one textbook at the Junior High Schools in the Municipality. The forum was to strengthen accountability and transparency in the utilization of public resources at the local level through active citizen participation to enhance quality service delivery and development. It was organized by the Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa and coordinated by the Savannah Integrity Rural Development Aid (SIRDA). It brought together staff of the Municipality and some of the residents to discuss programmes of the Municipality and issues affecting the reside...

A man has been arrested after an alleged “swatting” prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man. Andrew Finch was shot at his front door on 28 December in Wichita, Kansas. Police surrounded the home after receiving a hoax emergency call from a man claiming to have shot dead his father and taken his family hostage. The call stemmed from a row between two gamers playing Call of Duty online, US media say, although the address raided was apparently unconnected to either. Police have said they believe the report was an act of “swatting” where a person makes a false report to send police to another person or fake address. ‘Innocent victim’ Audio of the emergency call has been made public. A man can be heard telling authorities that he had shot his father in the head, and claimed to have taken his mother and siblings hostage. The caller also said he had a handgun and had poured fuel over the house and wanted to set the property on fire. Police say they surrounded the addr...

The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Convener of the Ghana-Togo Solidarity movement, Bernard Mornah, has led his group to stage another rally in Accra to draw the attention of local and international authorities to the political crisis in Togo. About 19 persons including Mr. Mornah  were arrested  by the Nima Police for their initial attempt to stage the rally earlier in December. According to the Police, they had earlier permitted Bernard Mornah and his group to undertake the march, however, they informed him later  to cancel it  due to operational challenges and intelligence that another group was trying to interrupt their activity. But Mr. Mornah denied the claim, saying that he assured the Police the peaceful march required very little police presence. The PNC Chairman had vowed to organise another rally, notifying the Police of the group’s intention as required by law, which they had also done prior to their previous attempt....

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has asked media practitioners to properly investigate allegations of corruption against public officials before publishing them. According to him, some of the allegations out there are totally false and not worth publishing at all to create suspicion in the country. “Sometimes it has not happened at all and the media should not also  publish it at all”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Bekwai in the Ashanti Region spoke on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM morning show. “As a journalist you should investigate it before you come out with stories regarding corruption”, the Chairman of Parliamentary Appointment Committee admonished. “Do not sit on the fence…listen to the complainant and accuser, investigate  then you tell what you know based on truth”, he added.  Hon. Joseph Osei Owusu who earlier this year was accused of taking bribe by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmaker for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayarig...

Despite a number walkouts staged by the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament, they  cooperated well in the business activities of the House, First Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has revealed. According to him, there were some walkouts by NDC Members of Parliament (MPs) to register their displeasure over  certain government policies and programmes but it did not affect the work of the Parliament so much. “I will not say they did not cooperate. Both the Majority and Minority members of the House all cooperated”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Bekwai Constituency in the Ashanti Region spoke on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM. According to him, Parliament this year has marked a history under Forth Republican Constitution by enacting more bills and laws than the previous ones. “According to my information, this Parliament has done well ever in the history of this country by enacting more laws ever in the country’s history”, the S...

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has revealed that several lessons have been drawn from the infamous bribery scandal that rocked the appointments committee of parliament in January 2017. He indicates that one of the lessons he personally learnt is to be watchful in dealing with colleague lawmakers and others considering the gravity of the allegations leveled against him which kept tormenting him  prior to the findings of the Joe Ghartey Committee that exonerated him and the others. On Kumasi-based Nhyira Fm, he disclosed that it was not easy for him to overcome the ‘cooked’ claims made by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga. “I am a human being but I have to forgive those who made those allegations against me….but this time I am watching my steps in dealing with everyone”, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament and lawmaker for Bekwai Constituency  stated. In January this yea...

The Northern Regional Minister Hon. Salifu Sa-eed has secured a number of scholarships for students from the region to study in the Republic of Iran. The move follows an appeal he made to the Cultural Consular , Dr. Hassan Ipaychy during the Annual celebration of the of the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (SAW) organised by Brother Issah Abdul Nasir in Tamale. In a follow up visit to the Minister in his office, the Consular announced that he has considered the Minister’s request by making available a number of scholarships for students wishing to pursue Post Graduate, Masters and other  degrees in various areas of study in Iran. According to him, students who qualify from the region will be granted full scholarship opportunities by the government of Iran to study in any field of their choice expressing hope that they will not abuse the system. The Minster also appealed to the government of Iran through the Counselor to revamp the Iranian Agricultural centre in Tamale to hel...

As Ghanaians continue to debate over a provision that makes defaulters of Television license liable to a jail term, musician and sympathizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Asare Obeng otherwise known as A Plus has disclosed he would want to be the first to be jailed. According to the controversial musician, the law is bogus and has vowed not to pay his TV license which invariably will make him the first person to be jailed for defaulting. He threatened that if the law is implemented, the current government will suffer the consequences in 2020 when the country goes to the polls. “What is on GTV that anyone must go to jail for not paying to watch! First it was tow levy. Now it’s this nonsense. I will never pay!!! 2018 I will organise a demonstration against TV license. I want to be the first to go to jail for not paying TV license. Ghanaians are under pressure already. Bring this nonsense and jail them and see what will happen in 2020. Abi you remember the motor court? Nkwas...

Dancehall artiste, Ebony Reigns has called the founder and Leader of the Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Kumchacha a joke for condemning her when Jesus who was the saviour came to the earth but never condemned anybody. Maverick Prophet, Kumchacha in an interview condemned Ebony for her sense of fashion and the lyrical content of most of her song. The Prophet indicated that he was going to bury her song like he did to Patapaa’s ‘One Corner’. But responding to the prophet in a post on Facebook, the reigning female artiste labeled the prophet as a joke for condemning her for her talent God has given her. She indicated that the Prophet should rather be happy for her because God has blessed her with several laurels and achievements within these few years she has been in the industry. Ebony posted “See some joker who calls himself a man of God.even Jesus Christ didn’t condemn; so who are you to bury a talent given to me by God? For ur information, we just won artist of the year at...

Disclaimer :   Please note that whatever details I am providing here is 100% mine. It has nothing to do with any company I have worked for and or currently working for, and should be treated as mine and nothing more. In addition to the disclaimer above, the analysis I am submitting here is not based on my political affiliation with any party – I am just exercising my right as Ghanaian. It is clearly an interpretation of the work done by CHRAJ as it relates to assurance and attest services. My analysis will be based on my knowledge and experience gained in the field of audit – specifically, evidence collection, review and reporting. I will begin this article by praising CHRAJ for a great job done in the field. Reading through the detailed report, one could see that the commission did a great job in obtaining and reviewing evidence relevant to the petition. Largely, the petition centered on two big issues; that the Minister for finance and the Ministry of Finance breached laws ar...

The Trumpet, flute and framed photograph of late Paapa Yankson  was on Friday night auctioned for GH¢100,000 at the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) Presidential Ball. A guitar of the late Ewurama Badu was also  auctioned at the cost of GH¢30,000 to raise money for the upkeep of aging  musicians in the country according to President of MUSIGA Bice Osei-Kufuor otherwise known as Obuor. Papa Yankson who died in July this year was  instrumental in the formation of the Western Diamonds Band. But two years later after joining the band, he left for the Golden Nuggets Band. In 1975, he enrolled at the National Academy of Music, Winneba, to read a diploma programme in music and is credited for several highlife songs in the country. Meanwhile, the event saw some of the legendary musicians in the country each receiving GH¢10,000 with the biggest shock of the night being the pledge by Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyepong. AB Crentsil...

The leadership of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Ashanti Region has bemoaned the poor treatment meted out to members by state institutions who invite them for events. They noted that while politicians are always transported to event grounds on luxurious vehicles, they are forced to rely on rickety rented cars as means of transport to same events despite the risk of accidents and possible breakdowns of such vehicles.  GJA leadership has therefore attacked state protocol department  as well as government officials riding in plush cars and doing the reverse for members of the inky fraternity calling on the government to treat members of Association covering state functions the same. “Last two years some of us were following the [Regional] Minister and there was an accident and it was as a result of rickety vehicle that had been given to journalists”, Ashanti Regional branch of GJA, Kingsley Hope recounted “I have been a witness myself and sometimes I even try to ...

Business magnate and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyepong has promised a GH¢5000 monthly salary retainer each for five  renowned Ghanaian highlife musicians. AB Crentsil, Nana Kwame Ampadu, Jewel Ackah, Obuoba JA Adofo and CK Mann according to the lawmaker will receive their first payment for December 30, 2017 and are expected to be receiving same till their death. Announcing the package at the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) Presidential Ball on Friday night, the controversial politician said it was part of his package to the development of music in the country indicating that the five highlife musicians should not be allowed live in abject poverty. The occasion was also used to raise funds for the country’s renowned musicians who in their old age are unable to fend for themselves. Source:mynewsgh.com source: http://ift.tt/2CuEDQi http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has asked media practitioners to properly investigate allegations of corruption against public officials before publishing them. According to him, some of the allegations out there are totally false and not worth publishing at all to create suspicion in the country. “Sometimes it has not happened at all and the media should not also  publish it at all”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Bekwai in the Ashanti Region spoke on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM morning show. “As a journalist you should investigate it before you come out with stories regarding corruption”, the Chairman of Parliamentary Appointment Committee admonished. “Do not sit on the fence…listen to the complainant and accuser, investigate  then you tell what you know based on truth”, he added.  Hon. Joseph Osei Owusu who earlier this year was accused of taking bribe by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmaker for Bawku Central, Mahama Aya...

Despite a number walkouts staged by the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament, they  cooperated well in the business activities of the House, First Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has revealed. According to him, there were some walkouts by NDC Members of Parliament (MPs) to register their displeasure over  certain government policies and programmes but it did not affect the work of the Parliament so much. “I will not say they did not cooperate. Both the Majority and Minority members of the House all cooperated”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Bekwai Constituency in the Ashanti Region spoke on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM. According to him, Parliament this year has marked a history under Forth Republican Constitution by enacting more bills and laws than the previous ones. “According to my information, this Parliament has done well ever in the history of this country by enacting more laws ever in the country’s history”, th...

The Nigerian Army on Friday, December 29, redeployed some principal Officers from the Defence and Army Headquarters, Corps Commander and General Officers Commanding (GOCs). According to a statement by Brig.-Gen Sani Usman, the posting and appointments affected 399 officers. Below is the breakdown of the redeployed officers, Maj.-Gen.l R.O Yusuf, Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is now the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army). Maj.-Gen. A.A Salihu, Chief of Defence Communications will now take over as Commander, TRADOC; Maj.-Gen. L.O Adeosun, from Defence Headquarters, has been appointed Commander, Infantry Corps. With the posting, Maj.-Gen. C.M Abraham moved from 2 Division to Defence Intelligence Agency as Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence, while Maj.-Gen. O.F Azinta replaced him as GOC 2 Division. Maj.-Gen. U.S Yakubu takes over as Commandant of Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, while Maj.-Gen. F.O Agugo is now Commander, Comman...

The presidency has reacted to the controversy generated by its appointment, Friday evening, of 1,468 Nigerians into the boards of agencies and parastatals. The list generated controversy after names of some dead persons were found among the appointees. According to PREMIUM TIMES, checks also show duplications and appointments of individuals that are no longer in the ruling All Progressives Congress. The President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, however downplayed the controversy, saying there was nothing scandalous about the list. He said: “the list has a history” which explains the controversy around it. “In 2015, Mr. President requested all state chapters of the party to submit names of 50 party members for board appointments,” Mr. Shehu said. Confusion As Three Dead Men Make Buhari’s Board Appointments He said the names where compiled by the national secretariat of the APC and forwarded to the then secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal. “However, complaint...

In the spirit of the festive period, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Wednesday, December 27, stormed a drinking joint in the state to celebrate with young men and women at the joint. List Of Nigerian Senate’s Seven Most Contoversial Members In 2017 His brother, Isaac, who shared a video of his visit online, wrote ”Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, the Osokomole, Apesin Apagun – P’ote visited some DRINKING JOINT in Ado Ekiti, especially a popular bar along Adebayo road, Ado Ekiti yesterday, to celebrate Christmas with the guys and the ladies… it was all fun… Can your governor do this?’ ‘ Watch a video from his visit below; The post This Video Of Fayose At A Drinking Joint To Celebrate Yuletide Season Has Gone Viral appeared first on LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS .

Barely four days after arriving Nigeria for the yuletide season, an Europe-based Nigerian lost his life in a ghastly accident on Christmas Day. The accident reportedly happened along Lagos- Asaba road, close to total filling station in Agbor. [PHOTOS] 2 Rescued, Others Feared Dead As 18-Seater Bus Is ‘Thrown’ Into River By Trailer Along Agbor-Benin Expressway According to Facebook user, Wilson: “This guy death pain me ooo, you just come back from Europe 4 days ago come die for Agbor hmmm how i wish you know you for stay where you dey” See more photos below; The post [PHOTO] Europe-Based Nigerian Killed In Fatal Accident On Christmas Day appeared first on LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS .

Tragedy struck Friday, December 29, when a GUO 18-seater bus was thrown into a river along the Agbor-Benin expressway. Two passengers were rescued by locals while the remaining 16 are feared dead. According to witness reports, the bus was hit from behind in Abudu and thrown into the river by a trailer. [PHOTO] ‘I Killed My Child Because I Thought Her Mother Wanted To Leave Me’ – Suspect Confesses To Ogun Police One source says he is neighbours with one of the female victims who leaves behind a husband and two kids. Her husband is reportedly in shock and keeps asking if this means prayers do not work. See more photos below; The post [PHOTOS] 2 Rescued, Others Feared Dead As 18-Seater Bus Is ‘Thrown’ Into River By Trailer Along Agbor-Benin Expressway appeared first on LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS .

The Presidency has outlined President Muhammadu Buhari’s “achievements” in the outgoing 2017. The list contains reduction in cost of rice, higher Customs-generated revenue, whistle-blower policy and more. Read below the full statement released by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Saturday, December 30: At the twilight of 2017, and at the threshold of a brand New Year, it is fitting to recount some key achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the outgoing year. Here we go: Despite global economic challenges and initial outlook of slow, or unlikely, recovery, the Nigerian economy trumped predictions and witnessed some remarkable changes in 2017, which include exiting from the worst recession in decades and a gradual stabilization of the naira. In our review of the economy based on facts and figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, we are pleased to note that the economy has been on the path of steady growth since the second quarter, after contracting...

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently under fire for appointing three dead people in his largest apppointments since he assumed office in 2015. Among the list of 209 Chairmen was late Senator Francis Okpozo who according to the list, will be the Chairman of the Nigerian Press Council. The Second Republic Senator died in Benin City, the Edo State capital after a brief illness on December 26th 2016 at the age of 81years. President Buhari released a statement on December 28th mourning the deceased Senator. The Senator was buried on February 17th this year. Also on the list is late retired Deputy Inspector General of Police and elder statesman, Donald Ugbaja. Confusion As Three Dead Men Make Buhari’s Board Appointments The late Ugbaja was appointed member of Consumer Protection Council. His name is the third on the list of the council whose chairman is Emeka Nwakpa. Also, the President appointed Rev Christopher Utov as a Member of Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Researc...

Widower left his kinsmen and in-laws in shock when he was caught having sex with a woman during his wife’s funeral. The accused, Luscious Chiturumani, reportedly lived in Gweru, a suburb of Zimbabwe with his wife, Sibongile Mthetwa, who allegedly died after a brief illness. As reported by HM Metro, Chiturumani did not complete the traditional marriage obligations on his wife, as he still owed the bride price. It was therefore mandated that the deceased be buried in Chiredzi, her parents’ village. Quoting an eyewitness, HM Metro reports, “The widower was accompanied to the in-laws’ place by a woman whom he introduced to them as his sister. “In line with tradition, they were checked into the guest room, which they were also expected to share with other visitors. “However, no guest joined them in the room, and the widower and the woman took advantage of the situation and woke up to some early morning sex. Prostitute, Man Escaped Being Lynched After They Were Caught Having Sex Durin...

A sample of TV Licence form. Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has set up a special court to prosecute individuals who default in the payment of their TV License fee. This follows a request made to the judiciary by Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Director-General, Dr. Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow in November this year. In a letter sighted by  Myjoyonline.com and dated December 11, the request by the boss of the state broadcaster has been granted. The courts, which will be in all the ten regions, will start sitting on January 4, 2018, the document read. Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo “The Courts located in the Regions are to sit every Thursday with effect from 4 th January, 2018 until otherwise directed. The time for the Court sitting is 8:30am to 4pm,” the letter indicated further. GBC in February resumed the collection of TV license fee after it was suspended for more than two decades.  As per the arrangement, dealers in television sets will pay GH¢5 ...

Doctors say many don't take the medical recommendation to undergo annual thorough screenings. Taking the hint, the Multimedia Group Limited decided to "force the issue" by organising a pretty exhaustive check-up for close to 600 staff in Accra alone. A New Year, a new bill of health was the agenda for management and so it turned out as staff spent Saturday going through a labyrinth of tables where different tests and checks were conducted. Enthusiastic members of Islamic Medical Association of Ghana (IMAGH), a non-governmental, non-profit organisation were pretty happy to help the staff check their height, weight, blood pressure and figure out one's metabolic age. It turned out some editors and technicians are teenagers as far as their metabolic age is concerned. Hundreds of staff of Joy FM, Adom FM, Hitz FM, Multi TV, Myjoyonline.com and Adomonline.com went through screening for cardiovascular diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Hypercholest...