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  • SALZBURG CHIEF CONFIRMS ERLING HAALAND WILL SIGN FOR MANCHESTER UNITED IN JANUARY

    SALZBURG CHIEF CONFIRMS ERLING HAALAND WILL SIGN FOR MANCHESTER UNITED IN JANUARY

    Harald Lürzer has confirmed that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland will be signing for Manchester United in the January transfer window after a deal has been successfully agreed between the two clubs.

    Haaland has emerged as one of the most highly sought for talents in football this season after a breakout campaign.

    The 19-year-old has scored a remarkable 28 goals in 22 games, as well as seven assists, which includes scoring in all of his first five Champions League appearances.

    Haaland only joined RB Salzburg in January this year but such has been his phenomenal rise it already looks like he is set for a big-money move, with several top clubs showing interest.

    Solskjaer flew to meet Haaland’s representatives on Friday amid United’s interest in the Red Bull Salzburg striker, who has plundered 28 goals in 22 club appearances this season.

    Haaland reportedly has a £20million release clause that is only active in the upcoming winter window and the Norway international visited the training grounds of Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund last week. Salsburg do not play again for two months due to the winter break in Austria.

    by Theresah Mensah.

  • HAJIA SAMIRA BAWUMIAH VISITS WENCHI ZONGO COMMUNITY

    HAJIA SAMIRA BAWUMIAH VISITS WENCHI ZONGO COMMUNITY

    Hajia Samira Bawumia explained to people of Wenchi that the Akufo-Addo, Bawumia government inherited a collapsed economy.

    According to Hajia Samira, the NPP Government has turned around things by putting it in the right direction as Ghana is moving forward now in a way when speaking at Wenchi Zongo Community as an official visit.

    Asking them, her team will not wait till elections time before visiting the Zongo Community’s, according Hajia Bawumiah, her visits to Wenchi especially Zongo Community shows that her husband Alhaji Bawumiah, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana and the NPP Government has the country as well as Wenchi and Zango communities at heart.

    NPP Government is committed to lay a solid foundation for the future of this country(Ghana) Hajia Samira Bawumia loud to the good people of Wenchi Municipality especially the Zongo Community.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • DON’T ALLOW POLITICIANS TO USE YOU – FORMER ZONGO MINISTER TELLS YOUTHS

    DON’T ALLOW POLITICIANS TO USE YOU – FORMER ZONGO MINISTER TELLS YOUTHS

    Hon. Boniface Abubakar Siddique, the first Minister for Zongo & Inner City Development and currently a Minister of State at the Office of the Vice President has advised Muslim Youths to let the days when Politicians lured and used them for Electoral violence be a thing of the past because Ghana has grown in democracy.

    According to him, the implementation of the Free SHS policy by the President Nana Akuffo Addo led NPP government and establishment of the Minister for Zongo & Inner City Development Ministry would soon make every Zongo youth enlightened, employable and discerning enough that Politicians can no longer play with the minds of people at Zongos.

    Addressing a colorful gathering at Kintampo in the Bono East region when he represented the Vice President H.E. Dr. Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia during the celebration of the 2020 edition of the annual Benkaadi Kurubi Festival which brings together all Wangara people across the country,, the La Nkwantanang-Madina constituency MP urged them to ensure that conflicts are resolved between individuals, families, and communities through the principles of social justice and cultural diplomacy to promote harmonious relationship with one another.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • FORMER BOG DEPUTY GOVERNOR CAUTIONS BANKS

    FORMER BOG DEPUTY GOVERNOR CAUTIONS BANKS

    FORMER BOG DEPUTY GOVERNOR CAUTIONS BANKS

    As the Central Bank of Ghana makes great strides in cleaning up the banking sector which has seen many banks, savings & loans, as well as Microfinance companies, closed down, a former Deputy Governor at the Bank of Ghana Mr. Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante has cautioned existing and operational financial institutions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Speaking to the media after he delivered the keynote address at the 40th-anniversary celebration grand durbar of Kintampo Rural Bank Limited held at the College of Health and Well Being at Kintampo in the Bono East region, Mr. Asiedu-Mante also advised banks to take advantage of technology whilst they also watch out for disruptions such as cyber-fraud and other factors that could result to financial crisis. 

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    He added that the Bank of Ghana believes in few but stronger banks than numerous and weak banks that would risk depositors’ investment hence wouldn’t hesitate to crack the whip on companies that flout the Banks and Specialized Deposits Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), Bank of Ghana/ARB Apex Bank directives and other statutory requirements including payment of SSNIT contributions, taxes, and all statutory provisions.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng. // Shop @ Torsaa

  • WE’RE GOING TO BITE HEAVILY THIS XMAS – TOWING BOSS CAUTIONS DRIVERS

    Towing Directorate of any assembly is the body responsible for making sure our roads, pavements, parking spaces, streets etc. are clear for movement especially from unauthorized parked vehicles or faulted cars been parked at the wrong part of the road.

    They make sure the road networks and the aforementioned areas are free for locomotion without illegal frustration.

    Most drivers mostly in my region, Ashanti Region accuse them of unnecessary hunting. They regularly complain bitterly about the activities of the association saying they nab drivers unlawfully.

    Reacting to this in an interview, the Ashanti Regional Towing Boss, Mr. Thomas Owusu Ansah debunked the accusations against his outfit by the vehicle operators.

    According to Mr. Owusu, they only enforce the law which they are mandated to. He said the association works with drivers in accordance with the law to obey simple instruction therefore they are law enforcers, not drivers witch-hunter.

    He stressed that it is worrying to hear drivers saying towing men/women hate them.

    “If we arrest you for not parking well that doesn’t mean we hate you, NO! We’re only enforcing the law.

    We are friends in the work but if you fail to comply with the law, it must deal with you accordingly.

    You’re not our enemies, just obey the law”, Mr. Thomas Owusu Ansah, A/R Towing Boss revealed adding that the association will heavily bite with this Xmas.

    He, therefore, cautioned drivers, pavement sellers, hawkers, etc. to be wary of their businesses in order not to clash with city authorities especially guards.

    Not sparing his men, he sent a word of caution to them. He warned every member of the association to execute his duty genuinely if assigned.

    Story BY: Mavis Davor

  • PREPARATIONS TOWARDS CHRISTMAS

    PREPARATIONS TOWARDS CHRISTMAS

    CHRISTMAS is a festival that all Christians celebrate with much joy and happiness due this some Ghanaians who spoke to DFM news are saying, this Christmas is not going to be a memorable one, since everything is costly, and some say we are almost heading towards “epic” because there is no money in the country, and most of the things they sell are from outside the country, even when the sellers go for loans to purchase the goods, buying becomes a big problem.

    So because of this problem 2019 Christmas is not going to be an enjoyable one.

    Furthermore, they said because of that some Ghanaian are reconsidering their decision of voting in the upcoming General Election.

    Story by Mavis Appiah.

  • DEMOLISHING EXERCISE TO HIT ACCRA

    DEMOLISHING EXERCISE TO HIT ACCRA

    People in Ghana do complain about how some houses are built.

    In communities like Alajo, Accra, Ashiaman, Mataheko, and all the Songs communities are built without any plan which makes it difficult if there is to be the construction of social amenities such as roads, schools, hospitals, and public toilets in such communities.

    Furthermore, Due to this problem many developmental projects have been reduced or canceled because before the project commences the government must consider the victims in these houses, that is considering on compensating them before any project is being constructed

    Story by: Mavis Appiah

  • BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST-DR MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA TO MUSLIMS

    BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST-DR MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA TO MUSLIMS

    The vice president of the Republic of Ghana Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on the 10th Dec 2019 during the dedication of the Maker’s house chapel international made a statement that Muslims should believe in Jesus Christ.

    There has been a rumor across the world that  Muslims do not believe in Christ that is the reason why in some of the Arab states  Christians are been killed. 

    To rubbish this claim, the vice president of Ghana  In his speech, he said that “he believes in christ before the end of the world, Jesus Christ will come back to the earth to save us from the antichrist.”

    In addition, he said that if you are muslin and you don’t believe in Jesus  Christ, you are not a true Muslim.

      STORY  BY : TORRO MAIMOUNATOU

  • PROFANITY IN MUSIC INDUSTRY IN GHANA

    There is a very high record of profanity in the music industry of Ghana in our current dispensation.

    Profanity is something that is not related to sacred or religious things. Ghana is well known for its cultural and traditional values and has been commended by many other countries in the past years.

    The high sudden turn from commended cultural values into profanity has defaced the good name of our motherland  Ghana most especially in the music industry.

    These ladies are exposing themselves to the extreme.

    Speaking to some Ghanaians on the 17th December 2019, they have lamented that both the ministry of gender, female and children protection and the music industry should make a law against profanity and anyone who falls for such law should be severely punished.

    STORY BY: TORRO MAIMOUNATOU

  • FUEL PRICES TO GO UP AGAIN

    FUEL PRICES TO GO UP AGAIN

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has hinted of another upward adjustment in fuel prices at the pumps.

    According to the chamber, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has written to Petroleum Service Providers notifying them of an adjustment “some elements on the already high petroleum price build-up and fuel prices”.

    Fuel prices went up only last week.

    “Our attention has been drawn to a Memo from the National Petroleum Authority ( NPA ) dated Friday 13/12/2019, to all Petroleum Service Providers indicating a decision to further increase some elements on the already high petroleum price build-up and fuel prices.

    “Per the directive which is expected to take effect tomorrow, 16/12/2019, all Oil Marketing Companies ( OMCs ) and LPG Marketing Companies ( LPG-MCs ) are to apply an upward review of a combined 4 pesewas increase to Ghanaian pump prices,” the statement said.

    It added: “Per the directive, the controversial BOST margin which currently stands at 3p/litre or some cumulative 10,200,000.00 from consumers is to be increased by 100% to a new rate of 6p/ litre or some cumulative 20,400,000.00 from consumers based on current conservative estimates of some 340 million litres of fuel consumed monthly, the UPPF component also gets increased by 4.7% or 1p from the current 21p/litre to 22p/ litre or some 3,420,000.00 cumulative monthly.

    “Fuel prices across pumps within the country went up by some 1% just last week following from days of sharp depreciation of the cedi and is believed could go up further in the next window starting tomorrow as the cedi continues to depreciate”.

  • PARTS OF ACCRA TO EXPERIENCE 5 DAYS OF DUMSOR – ECG ANNOUNCES

    PARTS OF ACCRA TO EXPERIENCE 5 DAYS OF DUMSOR – ECG ANNOUNCES

    The power company said residents in the capital should expect the interruption of their power supply from Monday, December 16 to Friday, December 20.

    In a communique, ECG said the power cuts will allow its engineers to undertake some emergency maintenance.

    “ECG regrets the inconvenience that will arise out of this exercise,” a statement issued by ECG on Sunday said.

    The affected areas will be without light from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m in each of the five days.

    The areas that will be affected by the power cuts are Taifa, Dzorwulu, Kwabenya, Valley View, Oyibi, Teshie,Sowutuom, Achobo Best, Peace FM, Santana Market, Baah Yard, Masalachi, Awoshie, A Lang, Nsawam, Gbawe, Mallam, Dzorwulu, Abelenkpe, Plant Pool and Dimples.

    Others are Katapor, Fise, Borkorborkor, Manhean, Oduman, CP, Joma, Agape Down, SSNIT, Red Top, Ajaco, Ayigbe Town, SCC, Old Barrier, Choice, Katamanso, Madina Borteyman and Caprice.

    This comes after the ECG promised to ensure that there are no power outages across the country during the Christmas festivities.

    The Company said its engineers will be on standby to make sure that Ghanaians enjoy uninterrupted power supply. 

  • HOW DARE YOU DARE ME – ABEIKU SANTANA TO ‘GIRLS PREFECT’ NANA ABA

    HOW DARE YOU DARE ME – ABEIKU SANTANA TO ‘GIRLS PREFECT’ NANA ABA

    The fallout from the Cardi B event in Ghana has not been pleasant.

    Now, two media personalities are going at each other days after the American rapper, Cardi B never showed up for a ‘Meet and Greet’ session with Ghanaian celebrities.

    Broadcaster Abeiku Santana has again taken a swipe at journalist Nana Aba Anamoah for giving him an ultimatum to prove that she [Nana Aba] spoke ill about Despite Media for inviting Big Brother Naija Housemate Tacha to Ghana.

    According to the host of ‘Ekwanso Dwoodwoo’ on Okay FM, after giving the ‘State of Affairs’ host evidence that she had had a Twitter conversation with her protégée Serwa Amihere about Big Brother Naija and events in the Big Brother Naija House, she [Nana Aba] cannot deny on Twitter that she does not know Tacha.

    Abeiku Santana, who calls himself Mr Tourism before signing off his late afternoon show on Okay FM Wednesday, December 11, stated that Nana Aba Anamoah had always been vociferous about things happening in Ghana, that is, from politics through to social issues and entertainment, so he was surprised when she [Nana Aba] as the ‘girl’s prefect’ could not comment about things that happened at the Cardi B live in Ghana concert, where the event organizers disrespected some Ghanaian celebrities.

    He said, “Nana Aba Anamoah you say you’re Sarkodie’s PR and also a fan of Shatta Wale; they have been disrespected by Nigerians who organised the Cardi B event in Ghana… and as girl’s perfect, you couldn’t speak, but you’re quick to speak your mind on politics and other social issues”.

    “…After telling you to come and address these issues you give me an ultimatum that I should come and remove my mouth; how dare you, how dare you dare me, how dare you dare me, can you dare me, can you dare me; this should be your last warning. I’ve been advised so don’t dare me,” angry Abeiku Santana burst out in the studio.

    He explained further that the Cardi B show was organised by Nigerians who used Ghanaians as the front liners and yet disrespected big artistes like Sarkodie and Shatta Wale (who used a helicopter to go and do his soundcheck) from not performing at the show which came off last Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

  • PROPHETS WHO PROPHECY DURING CHRISTMAS ARE FAKE – PASTOR

    Celebration of Christmas is said to be the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ by Christians which most men of God usually give false prophecies to gain popularity.

    With this regard, the senior pastor of African Faith Tabernacle Church at Kasoa Obom Samuel Nkansah says any prophet who will give a prophecy during this year’s Christmas is a false prophet, they only need attention.

    There are a lot of bogus and fraudulent men of God in the country, as they always give fictitious prophecies and they only study how the system then gives prophecies about it.

    He has however hinted that the Christian council must wake up from their sleep and fight against fake/false men of God in the country to bring sanity in Christianity.

    STORY BY: MAVIS DAVOR E

  • STAKEHOLDERS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY PICKET AT THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

    STAKEHOLDERS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY PICKET AT THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

    NFA now Action Group (#NFAnow- AG), a pressure group formed by stakeholders and practitioners from the film industry are demanding the establishment of the National Film Authority (NFA) under the Classification and Development of Film Act, Act 935 by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

    The Former Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture who is also the Member of Parliament for Evalue-Gwira-Ajomoro, Hon. Catherine Afeku started the process of getting the Authority established.

    Under her leadership, she charged stakeholders to conduct nationwide stakeholder engagements so as to map out modalities for the Legislative Instrument (L.I) that will ensure the institutionalization of the Development and Classification of Film Law (Act 935), 2016.

    The committee after its findings handed over an in-depth report to the Ministry, which included a draft Legislative Instrument which was about 60% ready.

    The current Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture assured stakeholders of getting the Authority established after going through the handing over notes which included the report from the committee.

    Her silence and delay on the issue regarding the establishment of the Authority according to stakeholders and practitioners in the industry is worrying.

    Practitioners and Stakeholders in the Film industry picket at the forecourt of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and presented their petition to the Ministry to be addressed.

    Dressed in red apparel, members of the film industry demanded the establishment of the National Film Authority before 2019 ends.

    The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Barbara Oteng Gyasi is yet to respond to the demand of stakeholders in the Film industry.

    Stakeholders in the movie industry have indicated that creating a National Film Authority will help spearhead the development of the industry and make it more vibrant to meet international standards.

  • POLITICS NOT FOR COMEDIANS, TRY-AND-LUCKY PERSONS

    POLITICS NOT FOR COMEDIANS, TRY-AND-LUCKY PERSONS

    A former National Nasara Coordinator aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Ali Suraj has punched John Dumelo and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) describing them as comedians who think politics is like making movies.

    Speaking to students affiliated to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the University of Ghana Campus, (UG-TESCON), Mr Suraj described John Dumelo as a novice who lacks what it takes to represent the most intellectual Constituency in the legislative House.

    Ayawaso West Wuogon is too serious  Constituency to be represented in Parliament by “a try your luck person”, the Constituency has an enviable track record of Producing promising personalities including the Current Chief of Staff and the former MP, Hon. Frema Opare and late MP Kyeremanteng Agyako”, he lamented

    Mr. Suraj, who was also a former USA Deputy Organizer of the NPP described John Dumelo as

    He, further enumerated some impeccable and sterling achievements of the NPP government, including NABCO, Digitization of the Economy, Efficiency of clearing goods at the ports, one village one dam, Zongo development fund, Free SHS among others.

    It is against this backdrop that Mr. Suraj is totally convinced of the NPP’s victory in the 2020 General elections.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.