An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the hearing of the case
of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of troubled gold dealership company,
Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1) to Monday, December 23, 2019.
This follows a request made by the prosecutor, ASP Sylvester
Asare for the court to grant him more time to conclude investigations that are
at advanced stages.
The court presided over by Her Honour Harriet Akweley Quaye,
following the request, adjourned the case.
Nana Appiah Mensah after his second appearance in court in
July 2019, was granted a GH¢ 1 billion bail by an Accra Circuit court.
He was to present five sureties, three of whom must be
justified.
The beleaguered CEO is on trial for two counts of abetment to defraud by false pretense and two counts of abetment to carry out banking business without a licence, contrary to Section 6 (1) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
Aaron Ramsey was Wales’ hero as Ryan Giggs’ side secured
qualification for Euro 2020 with a 2-0 home win over Hungary.
One of the stand-out performers in his country’s surprise
run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, Ramsey was making his first start of the
current campaign following persistent fitness problems.
But the Juventus midfielder re-announced himself in style at
a fervent Cardiff City Stadium, scoring a goal in each half as Wales deservedly
claimed the win they needed to leapfrog Hungary and take the second automatic
qualifying spot in Group E.
Gareth Bale, Daniel James, and the goal scorer buzzed effectively behind imposing target man Kieffer Moore throughout, although Giggs was also indebted to some first-half heroics from goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.
Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked from his role as Tottenham coach, it has been confirmed. Pochettino joined Spurs in 2014 and took the team to new heights when he guided them to a second-place finish in the Premier League in 2016-17.
They became a regular Champions League fixture on his watch
and were beaten finalists in Europe’s top competition last season, losing 2-0
to Liverpool in Madrid.
But the Argentine came under pressure amid his side’s
underwhelming start to the current season.
They sit 14th in the Premier League table and 20 points
behind leaders Liverpool and are 11 points adrift of the top four after 12
games.
The London outfit has failed to win any of their last five games in the English top-flight.
Three-time Premier League winner Jose Mourinho is in talks with Tottenham about becoming their next manager, following the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday.
A source close to the situation confirmed that the former Manchester United and Chelsea coach is a very strong possibility to be Spurs’ next manager. Talks between Tottenham and Mourinho are ongoing with a deal yet to be struck, but the two sides on the right path to an agreement.
An announcement could come as soon as Wednesday morning but
that will all depend on how negotiations go between the two parties.
Mourinho’s last stint as a manager came at Old Trafford, where he was sacked in December 2018 following a poor run of results. The 56-year-old isn’t short of Premier League experience and won the title three times while at Chelsea.
Tottenham currently sits 14th in the Premier League after a rocky start to their campaign which has seen them win just three of their first 12 games in the domestic competition.
Championships which will be the evergreen forward’s fifth.
The Juventus forward scored his 99th international goal when
he tapped home Portugal’s second and final goal against Luxembourg, a result
which ensured that they would be able to defend their title as Europe’s elite
international side.
Although he was happy with the result, the 34-year-old was
scathing of the surface at the Stade Josy Barthel.
It is always important and a proud occasion to represent the national team, and scoring goals that helped us qualify, he said after the game.
We had two games we had to win. I am very happy that we won,
and qualified for my fifth European Championships.
It’s difficult to play on these types of fields, a potato
field. I don’t know how it’s possible for teams at this level to play on fields
of this quality.
The performance wasn’t beautiful, but we did our job. It was
the pitch we had to play and, and we won 2-0, which was our priority.
The Chief Palace at Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District
of the Ashanti Region has been abandoned to rot for the past 8 years now at the
mercy of the weather after the Chief in the area Nana Amapening Boateng left to
settle in Accra.
The Palace which has now turn into a forest reserve also has been burnt down including the stools used by the elders during traditional sittings.
According to him, some criminals in the area have grumbled
about the alleged neglect of the palace by the Chief.
He then told the media that, the roofs of the existing structures of the palace were all in bad shape, while members of the public have turned the whole palace into a toilet adding that, “As a community, we are not happy about the state of the palace”.
The crack on the buildings is a deathtrap for those around, especially children who play in the area because it can collapse at any time without any further warning. We have asked them never to go behind the building because it can fall down at any moment.
The Nyinahin Palace and the District Assembly which houses some of the elders in the community, contact was finally made with the Aduana Abusuapanin, Opanin Michael Boamah who told the media during a press conference, “We are aware the palace is in the bad state. We have been waiting for our chief Nana Amapening Boateng to do something about it by renovating the building but no avail”.
He added that “the palace has been there to rot for over 8 years now.
Abusuapanin Micheal Boamah indicated that the palace has now turned into the forest while people use there as a place of convenience and a refuse dumpsite.
According to Ofori Amanfo, a youth leader in the community, he said “the Chief is no longer leaving in the community and do not perform his duty as Chief which has led to the excessive killing of innocent souls since he was enstooled as a Chief in the area.
The palace in its current state has its walls broken and has
no windows.
Ofori Amanfo indicated that there is a need for the community to have a palace where traditional meetings would be heard.
The Board Chairman of Juaben Rural Bank Limited, Mr. Kwabena
Asante Krobea, has asked the government should reduce the tax increment on
rural banks.
Mr. K. Asante made mention that, the government has
increased the tax from 8% to 25% which is effecting the entire rural banks in
Ghana here.
He, therefore, appeal to the led government of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo and the entire board members of Bank Of Ghana to do something on that Rural Banks tax increment because it is dragging some of their colleagues to deep water.
Chairman further explain that, they have supported the bank owners and the entire nation especially the Ashanti Region in developmental projects, thus; the bank social responsibilities like secondary and tertiary institutions scholarship scheme which cost them in an amount of Gh¢37,547.10 was expended for 21 people’s, the bank donates an amount of Gh¢42,593.00 to various institutions within the bank catchment areas. Some of the beneficiaries are Mother and Baby Unit Block at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(KATH), Juaben Police Station, Bonwire Kente Festival, Ghana Blind Union, District, and Municipal Assemblies and Al-Bilal Islamic School at Asokore Mampong, the bank again has constructed an X-Ray Department for Juaben Government Hospital, which cost them Gh¢322.288.00.
Chairman reviewed this to the general public at their main
office during their 34th Annual General Meeting.
A forty-year-old woman by name Martha Afia is helping the Police at Mim in an investigation over the alleged murder of her husband after hitting his head with a club bottle.
The body of the deceased, 65-year-old Yaw Awuah, has been deposited at Goaso Government hospital for autopsy. The incident happened at Kassre cottage, Gambia No1 in Mim District.
Martha Afia, picked up a quarrel with her husband, a farmer.
In the course of the argument, Afia hits the head of the deceased which rendered
him unconscious. He was quickly revived and rushed to Goaso Government Hospital
where he died shortly.
Renowned Ghanaian Prophet, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah has
pledged to support ailing actor Psalm Adjetefio with Gh5000.
The man of God made the pledged following a discussion of
the actor’s condition on Peace FM’s Entertainment Review program which was
monitored by dikoder.com
It was announced that the money will be ready by Monday for
it to be delivered to Psalm Adjetefio.
As we reported earlier, the actor has been battling heart disease for some time now.
He disclosed his heart cannot pump efficiently enough for
blood to circulate oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.
His doctor has resulted in managing his ailment by giving
him more drugs to manage the situation.
For about one and a half years now, the actor said he has taken more than 5000 different drugs.
Hundreds of entertainment lovers are expected to participate
in the maiden edition of the Music, Film and Celebrity fair at the Mikaddo
Conference Centre in Accra from Friday, Nov 29 to Sunday, December 1, of this year.
This event seeks to enlighten young entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry by top industry players on how to position themselves and product to meet the admiration of entertainment patrons.
At the launch of the event, Mrs Agyekum Ama Addo of Mikaddo Centre explained to the media the activities embedded in the programme
” Day 1 of the event is devoted to Entrepreneurial and business seminars and how to engage your client on social media.
” Day 2, will also be dedicated to the arts, music, and the celebrity industry, film show, drama, and musical concert.
“Day 3 is devoted to women empowerment and mentorship. Ladies
of Substance will share their experiences with other young
ladies who would attend” Mrs Ama Addo.
The 3-day programme also has insightful sessions such as mentorship programmes, business start-up hubs, exhibition seminars, red-carpet networking cocktails, Film show and premiering, an exhibition of goods and services and others.
Interestingly, there would be a celebrity health walk on
Saturday, Nov 30, where fans will get the opportunity to interact with their
favorite entertainers. Also on the same day, there would be a free health
screening for all.
According to Mrs. Addo, the events promise to provide fun for both the aged and young, due to that other media houses have expressed their willingness to partner and broadcast sessions of the programme.
Participants are expected to buy other products that would be on display for their families and loved ones as the event provide the platform for pre-Christmas sale.
Legendary Ghanaian actor, Psalm Adjetefio says his health
has been deteriorating at an alarming rate.
He requires financial support from the public to undergo
heart surgery else the worst may happen.
‘TT’, as he is popularly known, said his medical problems
started when he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, leading to swollen feet.
He added that the condition later evolved into a critical
heart disease that needs immediate attention else he is doomed.
‘The Taxi Driver’ star said most of his friends ignored his
calls and blocked his number because of his illness.
In 2018, Psalm Adjetefio went public about his failing
health condition. He disclosed that the situation has compelled him to fall on
some past students who he says have come from many parts of the world to assist
him Psalm Adjetefio revealed that at a point, he was taking about 19 tablets on
a daily basis but he is currently taking between 7 to 9 tablets on a daily
basis.
He, therefore, pleaded with the general public to come to
his aid.
Black Stars have begun their AFCON 2021 qualifying campaign
in a flyer after seeing off South Africa at the Cape Coast Stadium.
Goals from Thomas Partey and Kudus Mohammed handed Black
Stars a 2-0 win against Bafana Bafana. In a cagey opening first half at the
Cape Coast, it had to take a Thomas Partey goal at the stroke of halftime to
give Ghana the lead.
The South African’s came in strong the second half searching
for the equalizer but the Ghana defense stayed resolute as they blocked any
attacks from them.
Substitute Kudus Mohammed put the icing on the cake as he
scored in the 83rd minute to double Ghana’s lead.
Elsewhere, Ghana’s group opponents, Sudan recorded a 4-0 win
over Sao Tome and Principe. Sudan and Ghana now lead Group A with 3 points
apiece, followed by South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe with zero each.
The Black Stars will next travel to play Sao Tome and
Principe in matchday of the AFCON 2021 qualifiers on November 18.
Dating is fun. But it can
also be a downright disaster. How many times have you ended up heartbroken and
didn’t see it coming?
So if you don’t want to
waste your time, you have to be prepared. Look out for anyone who does these
things.
1. They lie
even with the smallest things
If they can lie about
what they did over the weekend, they can lie about big things, too. Honesty and
trust are the foundations of a healthy and secure relationship. If someone is
inconsistent with their stories, how can you trust them in the long run?
One white lie is
understandable enough, but when you find someone constantly lying and changing
their story, you should run the other way.
2. They hide
their phones
It’s one thing to protect your privacy. It’s another thing when someone gets really sketchy about it.
Someone who is
trustworthy wouldn’t go to such lengths to keep their phones or computer from
you.
I’m not saying they
should give you their passwords and access to their emails. Every couple should
establish healthy boundaries. But if they’re not allowing you anywhere close to
their phone, there’s something fishy.
This is a serious warning sign. It means they’re hiding something and you can’t trust them. And without trust, a relationship can’t grow.
A little competitiveness
is good for any relationship. But you should never tolerate someone who always
puts you down.
You should be with
someone supportive, someone who celebrates your success. Not someone who looks
down on what you do.
As they say, you
are the sun. Don’t let anyone else dim your light.
4. They’re
extremely jealous
Extreme jealousy,
especially at the beginning of a relationship is a serious sign of toxic
behavior. Sure, it’s flattering when someone is protective of you. But
unreasonable jealousy doesn’t signal a secure start.
In fact, jealousy can
grow into more serious toxic patterns like manipulation,
control, and even abuse.
The foundation of a
healthy and happy relationship is based on trust and respect.
A jealous person is
unable and unwilling to trust you and respect you. It’s really as simple as
that.
5. They’re
constantly talking about their ex
Another dead giveaway is
if they’re always talking about their ex. worse, is if they’re talking
negatively about the past.
Usually, it’s a sign
they’re not over their previous relationship. And you don’t want to be caught
as a rebound.
However, it can also be a
sign that they blame their ex and take no responsibility for the breakup. This
might mean they will never acknowledge their destructive behaviors in your
relationship, too.
6. They don’t
respect your boundaries
It’s true, a good
relationship is where compromises are made. But even when you’re a couple,
there are certain lines that should never be crossed.
If you’re dating someone who’s always making you do things you’re uncomfortable with, it’s not a good sign for the future.
School children at the Danase D/A Basic school in Afigya
Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region, went home hungry on Thursday, 14,
2019, following the destruction of their food and cooking utensils by the
constituency NPP chairman.
The population of 423 school children who were ready to be
severed with the food of the school feeding programme had to go home in vain in
the afternoon as the NPP chairman who also doubles as the branch Elder of The
Church Of Pentecost at Denase, Elder Charles Amaniampong a.k.a “Enye
mahuoden” destroyed their food.
The Caterers alleged that the NPP’s chairman is not in
support of the school feeding contract given to one Mr Ofori therefore, decided
to turndown the contract since it was not through his endorsement that the
contract were awarded.
Some eyewitnesses who were around when the incident happened
were shocked at the Elder for such
action on what they described as shameful act which brought stop the
preparation of the student’s lunch.
Speaking to A.S Osei Yaw, who is the the School Management
Chairman confirmed the incident to Kaakyire Kwasi Afari at the scene, and
threatened law suit against the chairman.
But to Mr Ofori who claims is been awarded the contract
lamented on the issue and has cautioned the NPP chairman to refund the cost of
the food.
He said he passed all requisite processes to win the
contract of the school feeding in the district.
The Berekum East Constituency NPP Youth Organizer in the
Bono Region, Mr. Yaw Frimpong aka Easy Phones has commended the party’s National
Youth Organizer Mr. Henry Nana Boakye aka Nana B for restoring hope to the
youths of the party across the country.
Mr. Yaw Frimpong made this statement after the Bono Regional Youth Conference held at the Sunyani Technical University Auditorium.
He said the move
Nana B has initiated is one thing that is giving hope to NPP youths helping to
overcome all complaints and bitterness found among the youths.
He challenged Nana B to always respond to the youth’s needs to help progress the party’s success come 2020.
He, therefore, urged all NPP youths in the country to keep supporting the party since the party thinks a lot about them to give a brighter future.
Techiman Municipal NADMO Director in the Bono East Region; Mr. Eric Asiedu as a matter of urgency called on Farmers to create fire belts for at least 6feets to prevent their respective farms from being engulfed by fire since this year’s harmattan season would be severe starting from November to March 2020.
In an interview with journalists in Techiman Mr. Asiedu said rampant fire outbreaks is due to carelessness by Farmers who wait till the main harmattan season because weeding their farms which shouldn’t be the case.
He finally cautioned farmers to clear all dry weeds when they create fire belts and said his office will soon embark on sensitization to curb both domestic and farm fire outbreaks.
