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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo will hold a closed-door meeting with Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew over Black Stars captaincy row today (Tuesday), GHANAsoccernet.com understands.

The crucial meeting will take place at the Jubilee House at 14:00GMT after the duo arrived in their native country following Ghana’s 2-0 win over Ethiopia in a 2019 AFCON qualifier.

The Ghanaian leader is determined to smoke the seeming tension between the two players and their allies over continuous banter over the leadership of the national team.

Both Gyan and Andre have consistently brushed aside claims of a power struggle in the team, but reports of disquiet between the two are just refusing to wash away.

Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time top scorer, took the armband from Stephen Appiah but his reign has been punctuated with controversy amid claims Andre Ayew has been undermining him in the team.

It’s widely feared the tension between the two players could derail the team’s chances of ending a 36-year wait for an African title in Cameroon 2019.

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo will hold a meeting with the team captain and his deputy at the seat of government aimed at finding a lasting solution to the never-ending captaincy issue.

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

Former President, John Dramani Mahama in his quest for a second term as President of the Republic of Ghana has started his campaign early even though the race for the flagbearership for the National Democratic Congress has not come off.

John Dramani Mahama, during the National Delegates Congress, held at the Trade Fair, La, Accra, some nice 2020 Mahama campaign song were rocking in the Dome and it is sure to get other presidential aspirants complaining. Well, inside the Fantasy Dome, it was all dancing.

The song which is a refix of Gospel artiste, Evangelist IK Aning’s hit song ‘Borborleborbor’ throws a direct jab at His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo and his party, NPP for mismanaging the country’s economy and the free SHS brouhaha was played throughout the whole night when counting of votes were underway.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

The embattled Ghanaian actress, Fella Makafui who is being trolled all over social media in Ghana for snatching the boyfriend of Ghanaian songstress Deborah Vanessa aka Sister Derby has dropped some wild allegations against Sandra Ankobiah, the actress which has set social media on fire.

According to Fella Makafui, Sandra Ankobiah has also snatched someone’s husband yet Ghanaian bloggers are not discussing her but they are dragging her (Fella) through the mud.

Fella Makafui jumped into the DM of Ghost Instagram blogger, thosecalledcelebs a few moments and ago and besides begging her to delete trolling posts about her and her new boyfriend, Medikal whom she snatched from Derby, Fella queried why she deleted posts about Sandra Ankobiah after she was accused of snatching someone’s husband.

You see, not quite long ago, thosecalledcelebs dropped the gist that Sandra Ankobiah was dating Kofi Boat, the popular rich man who is a close friend of self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale.

But a few hours later, the post was deleted for lack of evidence and many people believe Sandra Ankobiah and possibly Kofi Boat negotiated with the blogger at a price to take the post down.

It was based on this that Fella Makafui could not understand why bloggers are comfortable discussing her boyfriend snatching issues when Sandra Ankobiah who snatched someone’s husband has been left off the hook.

Already, Fella Makafui is jumping from DM to DM of bloggers begging everyone to delete posts about her and her new boyfriend, Medikal

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Kumawood actress Benedicta Gafah has finally shared a photo of her damaged face after been assaulted by a man she failed to disclose.

According to actress Benedicta Gafah, she was abused by a man from around 4 years ago abused her after she found out that he was cheating on her and opted to leave.

The photo which was earlier shared by controversial Tv personality, Afia Schwarzenegger with the caption ‘when it is coming.. #benedictagaffah on political police tomorrow… I also want to hear the gist’ could be seen as a move to get her on her talk show but that pushed Gafah to address the issue to her followers.

The Zylofon signee then took to her IG page and shared the photo with full details of how she got into such embarrassment as the caption.

“This is the only time I will address this situation and I won’t go into detail! My dear @queenafiaschwarzenegger, regardless of everything that has transpired between me and you, I love you as a strong woman that doesn’t conform to society and men! More so because I have seen you stand up to men that want to belittle and abuse women!

I was abused by a man who was in denial that I left him because I found out that he was married and I refused to continue the relationship we were in, after his wife called me to narrate everything to me. When the man that sent you the picture of my brutally beaten face, my wish was that you ask him What kind of man take joy and pleasure for doing such a heinous act and then send to people?

Why does he want me to take the case out of court by reaching out to soo many respectable people? Why is he offering me things to end this matter in court? I will let the laws of the country take care of the rest!! I know there are lots of victims like me being abused emotionally and physically every single day but are scared to speak out just because of what society will say.

There’s this negative stigma to people in the entertainment industry especially women. We are perceived to be evil and money hungry but deep down lots of us have hearts of gold.

There are thousands of ladies being abused daily. This is a PROBLEM! I’m not ashamed of this picture at all. This picture is a reflection of our world today and the plight women go through every day.

I went through this 4 years ago and by the Lords grace, look at me now. I have favor with the Lord and living my best life!!!,” her post read.

Below is the brutally beaten pic of Benedicta Gafah which Afia Schwarzenegger shared online

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Ghanaian dancehall act popularly known as Stonebwoy has been honored by YouTube after his Epistles of Mama (EOM) Album hits over 10 million views.

Stonebwoy was awarded a plaque and a letter from the video sharing platform YouTube, LLC.

The Epistles Of Mama Album rated one of the popular albums in the world after its release in the year 2017.

Just recently, the EOM album was ranked the second best album in the world and was even above that of Damian Marley’s “Stony Hill” album.

The ranking was done by readers of Reggaeville, the world’s biggest gathering of reggae lovers and fans on the internet.

Stonebwoy, said “It’s inspired by the good morals, the teachings, the lessons, the anguish and the smiles of life. All the important things in life which are passed on to us by our mothers”.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Popular Ghanaian show host, Deloris Frimpong Manso has debunked assertions suggesting that African women are helpless and cannot stand on their own across the world.

According to her, women have the ability to nurture and transform and also believes they can be whoever they want to be once they put the requisite efforts to it.

Siting herself as an example Delay noted her story depicts one of grass to grace by dint of hard work.

“I’m a beacon of hope for the Ghanaian woman because they know about 10 years ago I was literally homeless but I found the gangsters in me and I was able to transform what I have become today”

The Delay Foundation, which she just established is aimed at bridging the gap between the African woman and the Western woman and also as a medium to motivate and empower the African woman.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lil Win is set to release the music video of his new banger titled “Kwadwo Nkansah” on November 23, 2018.

Lil Win, Chief Executive Officer of Wezzy Empire featured Yeboah Adjei, known as “Guru” in the showbiz circles, in the new single which is already making airwaves across the country after its debut last two.

The duo, have combined excellently to produce good quality music videos over the past years.

Notable among them is the “Alkayida” music video, which is one of the most viewed Ghanaian music videos on YouTube.

The versatile entertainer who combines music with acting has been sensational in his music career and he’s billed to perform at “Amakye Dede Concert” in London on December 1.

Lil Win is expected to release another single with Samini, as the Christmas festive season draws near.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Actor John Dumelo has said that instead of giving his tithe to the church which does not need it, he usually gives it out to the needy on the streets so they could also have a better life.

The issue of tithing has been on the discussion table on social media with a section of social media users insisting that there is no need paying tithe to the Church since it is just enriching Pastors whiles Church members continue to be poor.

John Dumelo stating his stands on his Twitter page said “I give my tithe to the needy most of the time. I think they need it more than the ‘church’. I don’t know if it’s wrong”.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

Actress Moesha Bodoung has said that comparing yourself to her will just live you depressed.

According to her, in life, people need to be content with whatever they have because that is the only way to be happy.

She indicated that comparing your life to that of others will always leave you unhappy and unsatisfied and could lead to depression.

She said “Comparison is the thief of joy, never compare yourself to others. If you are not grateful for who you are and what you have, you will never be happy.

Unhappiness and depression come when you focus on what you don’t have, the happiest people on earth do not compare themselves to anyone”.

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that government will ensure efficient public spending in 2019 by enforcing the Public Procurement Act (PPA)

Mr. Ofori-Atta explained that the PPA has the capacity and legal backing to assess all sole-sourced projects in the country.

Sole sourcing of projects has over the years become a heated political issue due to suspected over bloating of projects to benefit some contractors.

According to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta the move is necessary to maximize domestic resource mobilization and increase efficiency in public spending.

“ We intend to maximize domestic resource mobilization and increase Tax Revenue-to-GDP ratio to levels in line with our peer Lower Middle-Income countries;  implement expenditure efficiency and rationalisation measures to increase efficiency in public spending and free more fiscal space for growth oriented and job-creating programmes”, he stated.

He added, “We will enforce the Public Procurement Act and ensure sole sourcing is minimized to promote competition and efficiency in public spending, thereby, promoting value for money”.

Source: citinewsroom

Ghana’s debt stock has increased from GHC 142 billion in 2017, to GHC 170bn in 2018, constituting 70% of the country’s GDP.

This is according to the 2019 Budget Statement and Economic Policy document presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta to Parliament on Thursday.

Presenting the statement, Mr. Ofori-Atta said the high increase in the public debt was a result of the government’s financial commitments in cleaning up the financial sector.

“Mr. Speaker, the nominal public debt stock as at end September 2018 was GH¢170.8 billion, comprising external and domestic debt of GH¢86.6 billion and GH¢84.1 billion, respectively. The overall rate of debt accumulation in 2018 is 19.8 percent, driven primarily by the cost of the clean-up of the financial sector, involving resolution of the seven (7) defunct banks. The rate of debt accumulation would have been 11.5 percent without the clean-up exercise,” he said.

“Mr. Speaker, public debt (including financial sector bailout) as a percentage of GDP stood at 70.7 percent at the end of September 2018 compared with 69.2 percent during the same period in 2017. The public debt stock (excluding the financial sector clean-up cost) as a ratio of GDP is 66.5 percent. In terms of the rebased GDP, the public debt to GDP ratio is 57.2 percent (including financial sector clean-up cost) and 53.9 percent (excluding clean-up cost),” he added.

At 70.7%, Ghana has gone past the dreaded 70 percent of GDP point the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has constantly cautioned the country against.

Despite the figure quoted by the Minister, IMF data shows that Ghana’s debt to GDP ratio now stands at 71.2%.

Effectively, every citizen of Ghana’s about 29 million population, owes nearly GHS 5,600.

Gov’t targets GHS 58.9bn domestic revenue collection in 2019

Meanwhile, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has announced a revenue target of GHS 58.9 billion for the year 2019.

The figure represents 17.1 percent of the rebased GDP, which stands at 256.7 billion Ghana Cedis for 2017.

Compared to the 2018 revised revenue and grants target of 50.68 billion Ghana Cedis, the 2019 target of 58.9 billion Ghana Cedis represents a 13.96 percentage increase.

Source: citinewsroom

Ghanaian actress and CEO of Nayas Films Production, Gladys Mensah Boako, popularly known as Nayas1, has disclosed that she has four tattoos and eleven piercings on her body.

“I’ve a lot of tattoos, I’ve about four tattoos and eleven piercings but upon all that, I love God. God doesn’t judge based on personality but from the heart,”

The Kumawood actress beseeched Ghanaians not to judge her based on her outward appearance.

Citing the late Ebony Reigns as an example, Nayas1 said: “I’m someone who worships God a lot, let’s take the late Ebony for an example, she worshipped God a lot, so, if you judged her based on her tattoos, you got it wrong.”

By: Pearl Enchill Abaidoo-Abbam | D Fm | dikoder.com

The Bank of Ghana has blacklisted 125 persons for three years from operating current accounts with banks for consistently issuing DUD cheques.

The central bank has however allowed the individuals to operate savings accounts.

A statement from the Bank of Ghana to banks said “You are directed to debar or cease them from operating current accounts for three years with immediate effect.  We further advise that if they are indebted to your bank, appropriate arrangements should be made with your institution to facilitate recovery”.

Below are the lists of persons

Source: citinewsroom