The Africa Institute for Small Scale Mining (AISSM) has lauded President Akuffo Addo’ s commissioning of the over 100 mercury-free gold processing equipment, commonly referred to as Gold Katcha. In a press release signed by its Country Director, Abdul Salam Yussif, it said “The Africa Institute for Small-scale Mining (AISSM) wishes to congratulate the President and all stakeholders in the mining value chain on the achievement of this great milestone. As an organization that seeks to integrate logical disciplines along the value chain from exploration to mining and mineral processing, focusing on areas of training, research, advocacy, and consultancy; we...
Akufo-Addo is not afraid to fire any of his appointees – Akosua Manu
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Akosua Manu has said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is not scared to sack any appointee if he finds it necessary to do so. She made this comment when asked why the President has not sacked the Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Sarfo who has been on leave for over a year, while speaking on the New Day show with Berla Mundi on TV3 Thursday June 16. Is President Akufo-Addo afraid to sack his appointees? Berla asked. In answer, Akosua Manu said “the President is not afraid to fire any appointee.” Asked again why the...
Netflix to turn ‘Squid Game’ into reality TV show
NETFLIX is recruiting participants for a reality TV show inspired by its most popular series of all time, Squid Game. However, it will not be life or death that is at stake, as depicted in the South Korean dystopian drama. Instead, 456 recruits from around the world will play games where “the worst fate is going home empty-handed” – missing out on a $4.56m (£3.8m) prize. Netflix also confirmed that the popular series would be renewed for a second season earlier this week. On Wednesday, the platform announced that its new 10-episode series —Squid Game: The Challenge—would offer the “largest cast and lump...
Rescue Ghana from decay – Mahama urges Ghanaians
Former President John Dramani Mahama has asked Ghanaians to arise with a collective and patriotic energies to rescue the nation from decay. “On this auspicious 30th anniversary, June 10, 2022, I ask all members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and sympathisers, including the youth of Ghana; and all Ghanaians to “Arise, arise for Ghana” wherever we find ourselves,” the former President said. He said the nation needed the collective and patriotic energies of all Ghanaians to rescue the nation from decay. This was contained in a statement he issued to mark the 30th anniversary celebration of the NDC. Mr...
Not bothered being ignored—Iwan
FOR some time now, Reggae/Dancehall artiste, Iwan believes he has been getting a raw deal anytime he releases a song. Iwan, who dazzled Reggae/ Dancehall lovers with songs such as Who Is Bad, Thanks and Praise about a decade ago cannot understand why he is being ignored especially by the media. In a chat with Graphic Showbiz, Iwan born Abdul Razak Issahaku says he now doesn’t care whether he gets support or not. “I don’t know what to do anymore. I do the right songs and channel them through the right people so if I am still not getting the support, what else should I...
Police arrest 3 soldiers, accomplice for robbery
The Police have arrested three military personnel and one other accomplice in connection with a robbery incident at Nsakina near Amasaman on June 4, 2022. The suspects, № 208183 G/CPL. Yinsabilik Gabriel, № 280252 G/L/CP Elikem Adams, № 209016 L/CPL. Asiedu Stanley and Malik, their accomplice, were arrested following a police investigation into the robbery. The police report indicates that the four suspects scaled a wall into the residence of the complainant and robbed him and his friends of 8 different mobile phones and forcibly made them transfer an amount of GH₵850 to a registered MTN number bearing the name...
Tamale Youth Destroy LGBTQ Billboard
Some youth in the Tamale metropolis have allegedly pulled down a purported LGBTQI+ billboard mounted at Banjira Junction, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern region. The youth purportedly pulled down the billboard and burnt it into ashes some few hours after it was mounted. The purported LGBTQI+ billboard had the inscriptions Love, Tolerance and Acceptance are proper Ghanaian family values. Some of the youth wondered how and when the billboard was mounted and threatened to resist any attempt to impose the LGBTQI+ activities on the people of the North. The Assembly Member of the Agric Electoral Area, Mohammed Murtala...
Armed Robbers Attack Lotto Agent, Kill Staff
Suspected armed robbers have raided the residence of Atsu Makafui Kumordzi, a popular lotto agent at Akatsi in the Volta Region. The gang of robbers reportedly shot to death, a father of three, Dotsey Dogbatey, a 51-year-old driver of the company. He was shot at the left lumbar region of his chest and was later pronounced dead at the Akatsi Municipal Hospital where he was rushed to for medical treatment on Monday night. As if that was not enough, the gang also subjected other workers of the company, Makafui and Son’s Company Limited, a licensed private Lotto Company at Ayitikope...
Marwako to complete payment of ¢750,000 FDA fine today
The Management of Marwako Fast Food says it has taken steps to pay a ¢750,000 fine handed it by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). According to its Public Relations Officer of Marwako, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, his outfit had already paid ¢500,000 to the FDA and would pay the remaining fine later today. The FDA in a statement on Monday (June 13, 2022) said the process to establish the root cause of the recent food contamination at Marwako Restaurant, East Legon branch was hampered “by the unapproved and unilateral decision of the management of Marwako to destroy some of the food items...
GPRTU SET TO INCREASE FARES AGAIN
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it will be adjusting transportation fares upwards. According to the Union, the move has become inevitable following a series of increments of fuel prices at the pumps. Transport fares had gone up last month, triggering another rise in the rate of inflation. Meanwhile, fuel prices will also go up again this Thursday. Meanwhile the Union’s Spokesperson, Abass Imoro says Ghanaians should prepare for the looming increment in transport fares. This increment will be the third of its kind this year. Following the hike in fuel prices, the Union made up of both...