Hearts of Oak beat Okwahu United 2-1 in a pre-season friendly played at the Nkawkaw Park on Sunday.
The match had to wait until the 53rd minute for the first goal when defender Chris Bonney converted a penalty to give the Phobians the lead.
But Okwahu United leveled after 66 minutes when MacLean Ampadu leveled the scoring.
Hearts of Oak managed to snatch the winner in the 84th minute after William Dankyi beat the offside trap to slot home.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has revealed that after 19 years in office as a military and democratic leader, he and former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings left office without a dollar in account.
He claimed that contrary to what was being speculated he owned a Swiss account in which several millions of dollars were stashed in, it was only after his exit from power on January 7, 2001, that he open a foreign account.
Speaking at the National Cadres conference for the middle belt held at Kumasi in the Ashanti region which was under the theme: “Effective mobilisation and organization” for victory 2020: The role of cadres” How many of you would be believe that after 19 years in office, My wife and I left office without a dollar in any foreign or local account. In the first place, we didn’t own a foreign account then. We only did after we left office”
John Rawlings revealed that but for the intervention of a respected figure, the late Kofi Annan who ‘forced’ him to open a foreign bank account, he had never owned any bank account outside the shores of Ghana.
“My wife and I opened a foreign account at the urge of former United Nations General Secretary, Kofi Annan. He told me he will need me to help in the UN anti-AIDS campaign and once in a while the UN will pay me some allowance.” He said.
“My wife and I were in office for nineteen years, by the time we were leaving office, we did not have even one dollar foreign account”, he reiterated.
He further revealed that the foreign bank account was no longer functional following the closure of the program for which it was opened.
“The campaign has ended long ago and that account has been closed. I don’t have any hidden foreign account and she (his wife) does not’’.
Story by Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam |DFM |DIKODER.COM|
Succeeding in life is not easy. There are things you must do to become an achiever. Many people fail in life because they are not ready to work for success.
Have you ever asked yourself why you are yet to attain your dreams in life? Here are things that are holding you back in life.
1. Wrong priorities
Do you have priorities in life? Some of us fail because of the wrong priorities. You must ask yourself what is that you want to achieve at the end of the day. Your dream will be guided by the small goals you are going to set on a daily basis as you hope for the best in the long run.
2. Self-criticism
Self-criticism can knock you down. Stop speaking ill of yourself. Always work towards your dream. Sacrifice for your success without being critical of your achievements.
3. Fear of the unknown
The fear of the unknown can weaken you. Approach every situation with confidence. Understand that you have no choice but to do it. Do not wait until life becomes tough before you start looking for solutions for the same.
4. Distractions
There are many things that can distract us from reaching our goals. Make sure you avoid such things. Concentrate on the things that will make you rise with ease. Understand that there is need to maintain your concentration if you have to attain some things in life.
5. Self-deception
Sometimes we lie to ourselves. Never lie to your inner self. Take time to find the truth behind everything before you start working on the same.
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“Sacking of the four mmdces in the volta region came as a surprise to many but to me, it was very predictable”.
This were the words of Mr. Alfred Ahiatsi the national convener for loyal citizens. During an interview, he mentioned that we shouldn’t be surprised if through the local government such sacks are replicated throughout the country in few days ahead of us.
He said most of the mmdces who despite several cautions from the government to work in conformity and also help propagate the works of the government at the local level have failed and are doing the contrary.
Mr. Alfred concluded that we should expect a massive reshuffle throughout the various ministries especially those performing abysmally and advice mmdces to help in fighting the various challenges in sanitation, security, amenities and creating an accessible and enabling environment between them and the citizens of their jurisdiction.
Story by Emmanuel koranteng
The Ghanaian entertainment side of things in Houston Texas is set for new heights this October. It is no secret that Houston has a huge African community and they don’t shy away from celebrating their culture.
Willdad, who is the CEO of Vienna Entertainment and Stonebwoy, has come to an agreement to put on a big show in Houston Texas Saturday, October 12th, 2019. The event will take place at the Ayva Center located at 9371 Richmond Avenue, Houston Texas 77063.
The doors will open at 8 pm and the show is expected to start a little bit after, ending at 1 am. You can purchase tickets online via Eventbrite by clicking this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stonebwoy-live-in-houston-tickets-70680558453.Houston Texas has its own African artists who are making moves in their city. Artists like King Kwamoe, King Millz, Frosh Omala and more will be supporting the show. Another Artist also performing on the bill is Nana NYC coming all the way from New York City, who also recently won the BEST GHANA USA ALBUM award at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.
Deejays on the bill are DJ NANA, DJ TOXIC, DJ TEMPTATION, DJ MUSKO, DJ MODELO, and DJ SILENTKILLA. Stonebwoy is one of the hottest artists in the world right now and he has been putting in work non-stop for over 10 years and really catching fire the last 6 years or so.
Stonebwoy is a BET International Act award winner and recently won Dancehall Artiste of the Year at the 2019 Ghana Music Awards. This show is set to be fun so get your dancing shoes and go enjoy.
Story By: Nana Nyc|DFM|DIKODER.COM|
An 18 – year old orphan Ruth Makatha who was shot by astray bullet during the police and the residents clashed in Odumase Krobo (PDS), in Eastern Region neglected by the Municipal Assembly.
Ruth Makatha who was to write her Basic Education Certificate Examination lost her one leg by astray bullet is calling for help.
Prince Tetteyku, a philanthropist donated to the orphan Ruth Makatha who lost her leg as support on her birthday as a personal social responsibility, he then concluded that it is time to help the poor.
Ruth Makatha cannot keep her emotions, and the family said, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly and the Police Service neglected in admission in hospital and after discharged, know body have visited her and the family.
The young girl orphan Ruth Makatha is appealing to the government, philanthropists, NGO’S and the Assembly for help.
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Residents at Bremang UGC last stop in the Suame Municipality in the Ashanti Region were thrown into a state of shock when four children were found drowned in a river when swimming.
The four children have been identified as ten-year-old Seth Owusu, nine-year-old Ezra Asante, and nine-year-old Clinton Gyamasi, with the fourth child yet to be identified.
According to Kofi Emmanuel, who retrieved the bodies from the river told this report stating that the boys were just playing around the river in the afternoon but approaching the evening when mothers of the boys were in search they were nowhere to be found.
Story by Emmanuel koranteng.
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Addressing a durbar during an Akwasidae festival in the United States of America (US) on Wednesday, he said he doesn’t have special preference for any political party in the country, adding that his only interest is to see Ghana become prosperous.
He also promised to continue to act as a father figure for the state as he had done during his two-decade reign on the Golden Stool. He pledged to continue to settle political disputes and protect Ghana’s peace.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and all the other political parties in Ghana belong to me and that is an undeniable fact that you are all aware of,” he said.
“I have my grandchildren virtually in all the political parties in the country, including the NPP and the NDC and so they are all my people,” Otumfuo added.
According to him, it is the duty of traditional leaders to use wisdom and dialogue to resolve any misunderstanding and tension between political parties to ensure peace. The Asantehene stated that nothing would compel him to relinquish his special role as a peacemaker for Ghana.
The funeral service of the former Black Stars player Manuel ‘Junior’ Agogo has been set for September 20, 2019 in the UK where he died.
The 40-year old is set to be cremated at a private ceremony at St. Mark’s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 9UT.
There will be a private reception late afternoon at the Palm Hotel, a poster of the event said.
After playing lower league football in the UK, Agogo earned a call-up to the Black Stars in May 2006 and scored his first international goal in November in a friendly against Australia.
Agogo scored 12 goals in 27 matches for the national team between 2006 and 2009. Born August 1, 1979, in Accra, Agogo spent much of his years in the UK.
The striker suffered stroke in January 2015. He was featured in a 2017 BBC documentary titled Speechless where he revealed his struggles with speech.
Agogo’s death was reported August 22, 2019.
Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam |DFM|DIKODER.COM
The chief of Agric- Nsima in the Ashanti region has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be mindful of their commentary that connotes disrespect to Asanteman and the king Otomfuo Osei Tutu 11.
He has sent a strong warning to Mr. Mahama and his NDC, never dare to rope the Asantehene into their dirty and uncensored tribal politicking.
The chief warned Mr. Mahama and former chief of staff Julius Debrah as well as their party to stay off issues about Asanteman and manhyia since the king does not dabble in party politics.
Story by Emmanuel koranteng.
Following the publication of the result, the DNA test of the families of the Takoradi kidnapped girls are calling for the resignation of some top-ranking officials of Ghana’s security apparatus after the missing girls were confirmed dead.
The families are demanding the resignation of the CID boss, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, and the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah.
According to the spokesperson for the families, Mr. Micheal Grant Hayford, they are suspecting a foul play on the part of the Police following the release of the results confirming the DNA of the 4 kidnapped girls.
“We are not going to accept it. What the Police are saying is totally out of the contest and we are not going to accept it. If they are saying so then it means that the CID boss, the interior Minister and the National Security Minister have to step down before we go mad. At this time? Look at the time you are bringing the report. Don’t you know that it can kill someone? Tomorrow morning there will be a press conference and after that, they will hear from us,” Mr. Micheal Grant Hayford said.
The Ghana Police service on Monday revealed that the DNA test carried out on the human parts found in the vicinity of the suspected kidnapper’s home tested positive to the DNA of the four missing girls.
The confirmation was made by the acting Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh.
The acting IGP of police also stated that the families of the four girls have been informed by the Police.
“Officers of the Ghana Police service informed four families in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana that DNA test conducted on some human remains discovered into the course of police investigations into the disappearance the four missing girls have turned positive, as the remains of the girls. The Ghana Police service has with regret informed the families that the DNA test confirmed the remains to be that of Ruth Abakah, Priscilla Kuranchie, Ruth Love Quayson, Priscilla Blessing Bentum.”
“Investigations now establish that the girls were victims of a serial kidnapping and murdering syndicate that operated in the Takoradi area.” The acting IGP said.
Story by Emmanuel koranteng.
The head pastor of Mount Olive Prayer center Akyem Osorase in the Eastern region of ghana. Evangelist Kofi Agyei has said he had a vision that if care is not taken, because of power, fame, blood will flow like water coming 2020 general elections.
Speaking to the media he narrated that, in the spiritual realms, he saw people wearing uniforms like military, police and other security agencies who are from places like Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and others killing innocent souls, which is the spirit of wickedness and death. whilst dogs, cows are roaming about the blood.
He further added that witches and wizards planning to meet at Bechem in the western region to plan ahead of the elections, and to spread sickness on children, youth to be killed.
And pleaded with the so-called pastor’s to stop killing pregnant women for miracles and fame in their churches, and he also stated that death prophecies on Ghanaian artists must stop. But rather stand and pray for our country Ghana.
Story by Emmanuel koranteng.
The Western Naval Command in a joint military-police operation around European Town and the Albert Busumtwi-Sam fishing Habour in Sekondi have arrested 213 suspects who had in their possession, substances believed to be Indian hemp, money, and condoms.
ACP Edmund Ohene Bosompim who is the Deputy Western Regional Police Commander said the swoop is to improve the state of insecurity in the area.
“There are cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, drug-related offenses. Such cases are not only worrisome but also create security concerns. As law enforcement agencies, we have the mandate to ensure that people within the region are well protected to be able to attend to their business and activities.
“For this reason, this exercise was conducted. At the end of the exercise, the total number of suspects arrested were 213 made up of 194 males and 19 females. Dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, toffees suspected to be laced with narcotic substances, alcoholic beverages suspected to be laced with narcotic substances. TV sets, laptops and two decoders and condoms.”
In a related development, a joint Military and Police personnel have carried out an operation to rid the Budumburam Camp of criminals.
According to Chairman of the Liberian community, Reverend Father Eddie Devine Henneys, says the exercise will help raid the Budumburam Camp of criminals.
BY: Emmanuel Koranteng|DIKODER.COM|D FM
Mr. Joseph Appiahgyei is the regional director of Ghana Tourism Authority in the Brong Ahafo region, has organized a one-day sensitization workshop for those in the informal sector on food safety management to enhance quality goods and services in the country.
He said this is the year of return as the president stated as a role to develop and make Ghana the home of tourist attraction. He said this a workshop program to train and educate those in the informal sector to understand the quality ways of doing good business and enhancing quality good and services in the country without fear and panic in Ghana.
Mr. Joseph explain the ways in which Ghana tourism authority is training and educating those in the informal sector across Ghana.
He said the institution is helping those in the sector to understand laws and regulations that Ghana tourism authority is using for the sector and also to be able to do quality and decent job in their business to move Ghana forward.
He said , after all these , The institution will make sure that those in the informal sector are to register and get license for their business to move Ghana ahead of Africa .he said most of them are not register and not having license in the sector but operating so he is encouraging all those in the informal sector to register and work well for the transformation of Ghana.
BY: Emmanuel Koranteng|DIKODER.COM|D FM