Organizers of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards says they are done reviewing submitted works and will on Saturday, April 3 announce nominees for the 22nd edition of the prestigious awards.
We bring to you an hourly update of the ongoing unveiling of nominees for the 22nd edition of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2021 VGMA).
The first batch of nominees for this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was revealed on social media.
Check out the Nominees;
The rest of the nominations will be released at an event in Accra today.
The Ghana Education Service has announced an emergency Easter break for all educational Institutions across the Country from Primary to Tertiary.
In a statement issued by the Abuakwa North Municipal Directorate to all heads of Public and Private Basic School has confirmed the emergency break.
GES Announces Easter Break
According to the notice, all basic schools are expected to be closed down to observe the Easter break from Thursday, 1st April, 2021 to Tuesday, 6th April, 2021. Schools are to resume academic work on Wednesday 7th April, 2021.
On the other hand, Second Cycle Institutions are expected to go on the Easter break on Thursday 1st April, 2021 to Monday 5th April, 2021.
Power company GRIDCo says Ghana may suffer power cuts in the next three months due to various maintenance and repair works within the power transmission chain across the country.
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The power transmitter has thus served notice a schedule will be drawn and made public in the coming days.
According to Ebenezer Amankwah, a Corporate Communications Manager for GRIDCo the outages are based on requests from many contractors expected to carry out the maintenance works on power stations, bulk supply points among others.
Ghana to Suffer Power Cuts
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“There are are a plethora of projects ongoing currently to resolve inherent challenges in the distribution and transmission aspects of the power production value chain”, said Ebenezer in an interview with the CNR.
He further explained, “These projects are scattered across the country; we have some in Accra, some in Kumasi among others.”
Mr. Amankwah said GRIDCo is in talks with the ECG to decide on how best to go about the outages in order not to severely impact Ghanaians.
Ghana to Suffer Power Cuts
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“The contractors are asking for some outages within some specific periods so that they can complete projects by the first quarter of this year’s deadline…We have to discuss with ECG on the requests that are coming up to look at how we can balance the load so that we can minimize as much as possible the impact it will have directly on customers while making sure that they can keep to their schedule,” he was further quoted by the portal as saying.
Ghana to Suffer Power Cuts
He further revealed that the intermittent power outages will mainly be between April and June 2021 adding that while some areas may experience the outages intermittently within four days, it may be longer in other areas based on the magnitude of work being done on the related power supply line.
The Speaker of parliament is mandated by law to constitute the Parliamentary Service Board(PSB) (council of elders for the house). Are we saying Speaker who is NDC should appoint Npp persons to serve as his advisors?
All the people at the Speaker’s office have been replaced with NDC people. From the security, Secretary etc.
The PSB is not Based on Governmental Decisions
So what is wrong when the party agreed to allow general to serve on the board to help the speaker and our minority leader to put measures in place to steering the affairs of NDC towards victory 2024?
Remember, party decision needs to be taken into consideration to help the board as well, so surely a party person must be appointed by the speaker to serve both national and NDC interest.
The PSB is not Based on Governmental Decisions
Let us keep praying for our leaders and JM and hoping for the best in coming months.
NB: The PSB is not an executive appointed (Government). So general and hon Haruna are not serving on the parliamentary service board as Nana Addo appointees.
I know how disappointed all of us are but party strategies can’t be discussed in the public domain so let calm down and see what our leadership has for us towards victory 2024.
The PSB is not Based on Governmental Decisions Thanks.
The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia has been appointed to serve on the Parliamentary Service Board (PSB).
He was appointed by the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban S.K. Bagbin.
Other members of the board are the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu and Mr Abraham Osei Aidoo, who is a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament and former Majority Leader.
Asiedu Nketia appointed to serve on Parliamentary Board
The Parliamentary Service Board is chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Bagbin. Also on the board is the Clerk of Parliament, Mr Cyril Nsiah.
Let there be calm among the grassroots since our MPs will be whipped in line with the party and of national interest. 2024, NDC will take over.
Asiedu Nketia appointed to serve on Parliamentary Board
The 3 Music Award is Ghanaian music awards ceremony held annually since 2018 to celebrate Ghanaian music. It was established by the 3music Network with Media General TV3 as broadcasters.
Nevertheless, it was a successful programme, punctuated by big performances and deserved winners.
The event took place at the Accra International Conference Center and is streaming live on social media platforms.
Below is the list of winners:
ARTISTE (MVP) OF THE YEAR
Kuami Eugene Stonebwoy Sarkodie KiDi————————WINNER Adina Diana Hamilton Medikal Fameye
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Keche
Dope Nation
Dead Peepol ———————-WINNER
R2Bees
Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo
Bethel Revival Choir
Fra
Santrofi
BREAKTHROUGH ACT OF THE YEAR
Mr Drew ———————-WINNER
Kofi Jamar
Kweku Flick
Yaw Tog
Dead Peepol
Gyakie
Camidoh
Larusso
Kobby Salm
Bosom P Young
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL AWARD)
“For My Brothers” by Ko-jo Cue*
“Black Love” by Sarkodie*
“Kpanlogo” by Darkovibes
“Anloga Junction” by Stonebwoy* ———————WINNER
“Araba” by Adina Thembi*
“Son Of Africa” by Kuami Eugene*
“The Experience” by MOG Music*
“Greater Than” by Fameye
EP OF THE YEAR
“Love and Happiness” by Killbeatz
“BLUE” by KiDi ————————Winner
Ayalolo EP – Afriyie
“Mood Swings” by Edem
“Contingency Plan” by Camidoh
“The Truth” by Kofi Jamar
“Lava Feels” by Joey B
“SEED” by Gyakie
SONG OF THE YEAR
Keche ft Kuami Eugene – No Dulling
Mr. Drew & Krymi ft. Sarkodie – Dw3 (Prod. by Kaywa)
Kidi – Say Cheese
KiDi – Enjoyment (Prod. By Mog Beatz) —————–WINNER
Kuami Eugene – Open Gate (Prod. by WillisBeatz)
Darkovibes ft King Promise – Inna Song
Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright (Buk Bak) – Oofeetsɔ (Prod. by MOG Beatz)
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has hinted that Thomas Partey could be available for Ghana’s final home game against Sao Tome.
The 27-year-old midfielder has been left out of Ghana’s 28 man squad for the doubleheader against South Africa and Sao Tome.
Ghana will be hosted at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on March 25.
The Black Stars sit tops but tie on points with next opponents South Africa who they will be facing with a weak squad next week.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
“The ones that are going to be in red zone countries, they won’t be able to play those fixtures, the rest we have to allow them to go if they are fit and we will stick to the protocols and all the guidance we have to try to allow our players to go when they are safe,” Arteta said on Wednesday.
“Some might be able to play one game and not the next game so it’s a lot still to figure out. The doctor is in constant communication with the Premier League and the federations but it’s not too simple,” Arteta added.
A defeat in Johannesburg would put the Black Stars under immense pressure to defeat São Tomé in the final qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on March 28.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
The top two teams in Group C will qualify for the COVID-delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament which will be staged in Cameroon next year.
Government’s economic policy for the year 2021 was approved by Parliament last Friday amidst strong rejection from the minority. Today March 21, 2021, the Ministry of information led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah held a press briefing on the happenings in the country and a summary of the briefing reads;
1. The executive arm of government expresses it’s sincere gratitude to the legislative arm of government for approving the 2021 economic policy statement. The budget is expected to introduce an economic recovery program, build the country’s light manufacturing industry, develop engineering machine tools in agriculture, health and technology, invest in housing and construction, creating jobs and reviewing government’s flagship programs.
Press Briefing by the Minister of Information
2. Parliament is expected to delve into the budget statement of ministries and relevant government institutions and pass it as an appropriate bill by 1st April for government machinery to run.
3. The Covid-19 levy introduced is not for the payment of free water and electricity as it is being reported in the media. Government has only spent 1.7 billion on Covid-19 not 19 billion as reported in some sections of the media.
He futher said, The media should highlight the correct position of government in their reportage.
4. Government is keen on breaking the eight year cycle of governance by working to restore the confidence of the Ghanaian people and creating a Ghana for all.
5. Covid-19 cases have dropped from 8000 to 3500 as at 11:30 am today even though the rate of testing has declined.
6. Testing at the Airport is still on as with active cases of 1306 and 220 cases in schools nationwide.
Press Briefing by the Minister of Information
7. Government’s Covid-19 vaccination is still underway and 468, 581 people vaccinated nationwide. Greater Accra has the highest number of people who have taken the vaccine.
8. Fever, Headache, Pain at injection part and body pains are reported side effects of the AstraZaneca vaccine. No clotting events have been detected after the FDA conducted a robust adverse test.
9. 20 million Ghanaians to be vaccinated by October and every district will have two vaccination centers. 42 million vaccines needed by government to vaccinate the larger populace.
10. MTN as part of it’s cooperate social responsibility is expected to procure vaccines for Africa and Ghana will have 116, 000 doses of vaccine.
The Covid-19 has claimed its first casualty in Parliament – Kerema MP Richard Mendani. Mendani’s death was announced by National Pandemic Response Controller and Police Comm David Manning on Saturday.
Mendani passed away after a month-long admission at the Pacific International Hospital (PIH) in Port Moresby. He was admitted on Feb 24 after complaining of fever, cough and headache on Feb 19.
Minister dies of COVID-19
Comm Manning said Mendani was initially diagnosed with pneumonia by the Hope Clinic but his condition worsened. And on suspicion of the Covid-19, a PCR test was conducted at PIH and the result was positive. Comm Manning reiterated that the threat of death from the Covid-19 was real and it was an invisible killer spreading through the air we inhale and what we touch.
“We can all do our part to protect each other and our families by keeping them safe by adhering strictly to public health protocols in the New Normal,” he said.
Minister dies of COVID-19
“We are experiencing the second wave of the virus spike, and it is much worse than the first. “We have 3,085 positive cases in PNG. That is triple the positive cases one month ago and we have to prepare for the positive cases to rise.
“Since the outbreak, a total of 55,411 people in PNG have been tested for the Covid-19, out of which 3,085 had tested positive. “Currently, pending at the laboratory for results are 2,379 samples.” The death toll remains at 36.
Minister dies of COVID-19
“Let us all start wearing masks, washing hands and maintaining social distancing. Manning has urged all positive cases, including the asymptomatic patients to ensure they isolated themselves for the number of days given even if they were told to do this in their homes.
Former MP of Upper West Akim Hon. Derrick Ohene Assiffo Bekoe has involved in an accident with two Nissan Cars at a place called Sukrong Bethlehem adjacent Asamankese – Nsawam highway.
Former Mp Involved in an Accident
According to the report the two Nissan 4×4 cars with registration number GT-2624-E and GR-6545-P were heading towards to Nsawam whiles the EX MP was heading towards to Asamankese. The MP were with three NDC party members in his car (Toyota Fortuna) with registration number GR -8334 – 18.
Former Mp Involved in an Accident
Nobody has been recorded dead but both the MP and his people have been rushed to the Asamankese Government Hospital.
Stephen Dzisenu, a 37-year-old Disease Control Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital is in the grips of the Gt. Accra Police for stealing 36 vials of Covishield.
Cosmos Allotey a 42-year-old Occupational Health and Safety Officer, is said to have received the stolen Covishield from Pabitey and Dzisenu. Allotey allegedly administered the vaccines at a cost of GHs 200.00 per jab.
Three arrested For Stealing COVID-19 Vaccines
Joseph Knight Gaisie, a Project Assistant and a former Laboratory Technician at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital is also being held for abetment of crime.
The three suspects have been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court to reappear on April 1.
Three arrested For Stealing COVID-19 Vaccines
Lord Pabitey, a Disease Control Officer of the La Bawalashie Polyclinic, now at large, also allegedly stole 26 vials of Covishield.
Actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown is set to appear before the court on March 26th.
According to report, this is because McBrown is the main witness in Bulldog’s case and she’s also standing trial for the threats made on her show as she refused to let Bulldog retract or issued a disclaimer in that regard.
Nana Ama McBrown to Appear Before Court
Report says Nana Ama McBrown has refused to show up in court because she claimed her daughter was sick, however she has finally gone to the Police Headquarters with her lawyer to write her statement.
Apparently, Nana Ama McBrown has been scheduled to appear before court on March 26th.
A wedding ceremony which took take place today at Obuasi has received reaction from users of social media after an ex-girlfriend of the groom-to-be narrated how she was treated by the man.
A Facebook user named “Comfort Bliss Gh” who according to her narration is the ex of one Richard Agu, said she was unfairly treated during her relationship and has now been dumped for one Benedicta.
“Agu Richard made me use all my life savings on him because he had no one to help him because I was the girlfriend. He asked me to help him enter the Army so when he starts working, he can take care of me through school as he promised,” she narrated.
Comfort further stated that she does not have an issue with Richard finding another woman, however, she will be present at the wedding ceremony to take back the money she invested during her relationship with him.
In a narration under the comment section of a post by famous relationship adviser, Abena Manokekame, Comfort Bliss claimed that she spent her savings of GHc 30k on the gentleman and took an extra loan of GHc8k to see him through the military enlistment.
Her Allegations forced the militant to speak out on the true story.
Dikoder.com can secured 1st video of Richard Agu’s wedding which was held at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region; a trending venue that was most talked on Facebook.
This ecstasy also went on social media platforms; Twitter as the town Obuasi had the top most trend on Saturday, 20th March, 2021.
The Saga comes amid a rather heartbreaking but humor filled love story shared by one Abena Manokekame on Facebook.
Abena Manokekame took to her Facebook page to narrate the Ordeal marriage ceremony of Richard Agu and Benedicta which was held today, Saturday, March 2021.
The most anticipated wedding in Ghana at the moment is that of Richard Agu, a military man, and Benedicta.
Their wedding has gained attention because of some allegations another lady, Comfort Bliss Gh, claimed that he had dumped her for Benedicta after she spent so much money on him.
You Can Be Affected by Coronavirus Even if Vaccinated”- Dr. Mwangangi
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has come out to clarify that COVID-19 vaccination does not prevent one from contracting the coronavirus.
In a press briefing on Friday, Health Ministry CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi said the vaccine only serves to boost the immune system and get it ready to fight the virus.
She added that even individuals who get the virus can still transmit COVID-19 to others.
“Getting the vaccine does not mean that you cannot get COVID-19. Getting the jab does not mean that you cannot transmit the COVID-19. What the jab does is that it makes your immunity system alert. It prepares you for war, should you come across the virus your immune system will be ready to fight and manage that virus,” said Mwangangi.
She, however, noted that vaccination will help reduce the number of severe cases being witnessed, most of which result in deaths.
“What we know is that this jab will prevent progression to severe cases for COVID-19 meaning the cases we report for severe cases are bound to reduce if we have the right number of people vaccinated and that is the usefulness of this vaccine,” said the Health CAS.
Dr. Mwangangi urged Kenyans to continue wearing masks and observing the stipulated safety protocols even after getting vaccinated.
“Remember getting this vaccine still requires you to wear your mask and social distance because you can still get the disease however mild and you can still transmit the disease,” she said.
