Nana Addo On SMARTTY's Ghc3.6million Branded Buses Contract

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo has charged the media to be ready to expose corrupt practices in the country especially in government institutions.

He stated that the media served as a mouth piece for ordinary Ghanaians who don’t have the voice to reveal some of the corrupt acts in the country.

Nana Addo added that the media had an important role to play in the fight against corruption in the country.

Speaking at an end of year media interaction in Accra, he commended the media for the exposure on the Ghc3.6million branded buses of the Metro Mass Transit which was undertaken by Messrs Smarttys Management Limited.

Sacked Recruits Not A Security Threat - GAF

The Military High Command has downplayed claims that the 500 sacked recruits from the Army Recruits Training School at Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region could pose a security threat to the country.

Speaking to Ultimate Fm’s Ato Kwamena Haizel, Director of Public Relations (PR) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Colonel E. Aggrey-Quarshie, said the recruits were only given preliminary training and does not see how this could jeopardize the safety of the country.

Load shedding is over – Power Ministry

Dr. Kwabena Donkor, Minister of Power

The Ministry of Power has announced an end to load shedding in a statement released on Wednesday December 30.

The three-paragraph statement signed by Kweku Sersah-Johnson, Head of Public Affairs, for the Power Minister, said ” the Ministry of Power wishes to inform the public that its load shedding programme in respect of electricity supply has been brought to an end”.

“The Ministry takes this opportunity to express its profound gratitude and appreciation to the entire citizenry and residents of Ghana for their forbearance and understanding during those difficult times”.

Minority calls for review of $98 million Smarttys electrification deal

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

The Minority leader in parliament believed it is wrong for government to engage Smartty's production in another deal when the previous one involving the re-branding of 116 buses is still hanging.

 Government is being urged to review a $98 million rural electrification deal involving Smarttys Production and Management Limited to ensure value for money.

The Minority Leader in Parliament Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who made the call said the deal was approved by parliament because the Majority used its number to ensure the deal went through on the last day of sitting before the Christmas break.

The match of the day " Sunderland ? - ? Liverpool "

Sunderland vs Liverpool

As the mid-point of the Premier League season approaches, alarm bells must be ringing at Sunderland. Aston Villa seem to be cut adrift at the bottom of the table, but Sam Allardyce's side are just four points above the basement outfit and now seven points off 17th position following a poor run of form in the league.

Back-to-back wins over Crystal Palace and Stoke City in November seemed to suggest that Sunderland were heading in the right direction under Allardyce, but it has been a miserable December thus far, with four straight losses dropping the club into 19th as 2015 draws to a close.

Semi-naked teenagers parade in bikinis for 'flight attendant and modelling competition'

Teenage high school graduates audition to become either flight attendants of models in a somewhat outdated Chinese competition.
More than 1,000 young men and women paraded around in their swim wear in the hope of landing their dream job.

Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale or Bisa Kdei? - Who Wins Artiste of the Year 2015

Stonebowy Shatta Wale and Bisa Kdei

Which artist did it for me this year? That’s an easy one: It’s Bisa, sorry, Stonebwoy…no, Gasmilla…EL rather. But Sarkodie’s too…almighty Shatta Wale even…

Hold on…what makes an artist deserving of that title anyway, in your opinion? Is it the one who claimed every award? Is it that one who had the biggest hit? Maybe for you, it was the one the one who, through charisma and energy, has manipulated audiences all year. Or perhaps it’s a combination of some, or all the above. Anyway…

Goalless draw for Leicester, Man City

Leicester City 0 - 0 Manchester City

 Leicester City went level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal after drawing 0-0 with title rivals Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

The clash between the division's two top-scoring sides provided plenty of entertaining moments but keepers Kasper Schmeichel and Joe Hart were equal to everything thrown at them.

Jamie Vardy wasted Leicester's best chance late in the first half while Manchester City, who have not won away in the league since mid-September, went close through Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Otamendi.

Ghana’s Biggest PR Blunders Of 2015

Nana Yaa Jantuah of the PURC

 From Ghana’s biggest high-level alleged corruption scandals and political controversies, to Nana Aba Anamoah’s ‘photo-bombing’ twitter-bash, to Ghana’s shortest ever celebrity marriage, there is no doubt 2015 was a year full of brand and image destroying PR Blunders.

It was a year when political leaders, companies and celebrities found themselves in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. And of course it is time for Ghana’s most anticipated PR Blunders League Table.

Below is the overall league table of the worst damaging to the least damaging in rank:

Gyan: I want to be like Floyd Mayweather

Gyan has set his sights higher, saying he would like to reach the level of boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather.

The match to watch' Leicester City vs Manchester City '

Leicester City vs Manchester City

There is only one question clubs in Leicester City’s position are ever asked. When will your bubble burst?

It is put with a kind of glee, as if the Premier League can only be taken seriously when it returns to its “big four” normality, and when the final whistle went at Anfield on Boxing Day, perhaps those inquisitors could hear the gas escaping from the balloon.

Neither Jamie Vardy nor Riyad Mahrez, the two men most responsible for propelling the club to the summit of the Premier League, finished the 1-0 defeat at Liverpool. Vardy was unwell and Mahrez was exhausted.
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Kwami Sefa Kayi - Yes! I Do Get Attention From The Opposite Sex

Kwami Sefa Kayi

One of Ghana’s finest radio personalities, Kwami Sefa Kayi, is coy over going into politics should politicians come knocking at his door.

Several radio personalities in Ghana have ended up in politics including Joy FM’s Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, Abeiku Santana of the Despite Group of Companies, Radio Gold’s Alhassan Suhuyini and Obuobia Darku-Opoku among others.

However, speaking on the Morning Starr as co-host, Sefa Kayi said he cannot rule out politics, but wants to concentrate on his first love now – radio.

“I have never been offered one [political appointment],” the popular host of Kokrokoo on Peace FM said in a reply to a text message on Starr FM Monday.

“Will I accept one? When we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it.”

When Nii Arday Clegg - the main host pushed him to the wall as to whether ladies “try to get in his way”, the ‘Chairman General’ answered in the affirmative, but said he is more focused on his family and job.

7 suspects with AK 47s transferred to Accra

The seven suspects  (Photo credit: GBC)

Police have transferred the seven people who were arrested in the Northern region with rifles including two AK 47s to Accra for further investigations.

The seven were arrested on Friday at Dzanton Daboase near Salaga, after residents there suspected them of carrying dangerous substances.

The Northern regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ebenezer Tetteh has told Accra-based Joy FM, the suspects may be arraigned before court on Tuesday.

Truck with thousands of bullets impounded at Aflao

 Ghana’s Custom officers at Aflao in the Volta Region have impounded a truck carrying thousands of short cartridges (bullets) together with sealed packs of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp.

The impounded bullets

 Officials say a thorough search on the vehicle revealed that it had already entered the nation’s border six times, but it is unclear whether on those occasions it carried ammunitions. Citi News’  Volta Regional correspondent, King Norbert Akpabli  reported that the  items were concealed in compartments created beneath the floor of the truck.

Wenger hails consistency of record-breaker Cech

Cech

 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the consistency of goalkeeper Petr Cech after he broke the all-time record for clean sheets in the Premier League on Monday.

Former Chelsea star Cech kept his 170th shut out as Arsenal cruised to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Cech was able to enjoy a comfortable evening en route to the landmark - which was previously set by David James - with goals from Gabriel and Mesut Ozil sending Arsenal to the summit.

United, Chelsea draw; Arsenal go top

Mesut Ozil

Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal remains on the brink after his struggling side were held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea, while Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday.

United had lost their last four previous games -- their worst run within a single season since 1961 -- and Van Gaal hinted after Saturday's dismal 2-0 defeat at Stoke that he was thinking about quitting.

United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had reportedly talked the Dutchman out of resigning earlier in the month as the team's struggles intensified and it had been suggested Van Gaal would either walk out or be sacked if there was no improvement against Chelsea.

Female Suicide Bomber kill family of 15 in Maiduguri

 A female suicide bomber attacked the home of a village head, Bulama Isa in Maiduguri yesterday evening, killing his three wives and their 10 children yesterday December 27th. The incident happened as Boko haram members engaged the Nigerian troops in a gun battle earlier yesterday evening.
Eyewitnesses say the woman pretended Boko Haram was chasing her, as she ran into the compound of the village head.

    “She ran into Bulama Isa’s compound shouting ‘Boko Haram, Boko Haram. When the families of Isa all came out of their rooms to meet the woman in the center of their compound, the woman simply detonated the bomb she had under her garment killing the man his three wives and ten children” a witness said

Power Minister - 'If people want me to resign, fine'

Dr. Kwabena Donkor

 The Minister for Power, Dr. Kwabena Donkor has said he has no qualms about the fact that people want him to vacant his post over for his failure to end the power crisis as promised.

“It is about my going? If it’s my going that people want, that is fine,” the Minister said in an interview with Accra-based Joy FM.

Following his appointment by President John Mahama last year, Dr. Kwabena Donkor made an audacious promise to end the three-year power crisis popularly known as ‘dumsor’ by close of 2015 or else he will resign.

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Akufo-Addo - My 2016 Resolution Is To Be President

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his 2016 resolution is to assume the highest office of the land.

The NPP leader says he wants to become President to give Ghana the government it deserves.

“A government that will deal with the problems facing the people of Ghana; problems of unemployment, jobs for youth, how to sustain our economy, grow our economy, bring prosperity to the ordinary man and the people of Ghana. That’s the new year resolution,” Akufo-Addo said.

Carrick insists LVG has players' respect

Michael Carrick and Louis van Gaal

 Manchester United vice-captain Michael Carrick insisted Sunday that under-fire boss Louis van Gaal still commands the loyalty of the players and it is disrespectful to suggest otherwise.

Van Gaal is expected to be out of work later Monday if United lose to Chelsea at Old Trafford after a depressing run for the English giants which has seen them exit the Champions League and slip to sixth in the table.

United are now on their longest run without a win in 25 years.

"It is a horrible run, and it is a horrible feeling. It hurts badly," said Carrick.

"We can't hide from it, we're not going to hide from it. That is how it is and we all need to be better.

Bukom Banku drives home range rover after stopping Ayitey Powers

Tears of joy: Victorious Bukom surrounded by fans moments after his victory over Powers

Despite his aggressive start, Powers proved no match for Kamoko and failed to answer the bell for round 6

 Bukom Banku is the new recipient of a brand new SUV Range Rover and a ticket for two to holidays in South Africa as well as a whooping cash prize of GH¢100,000 after knocking out age-long rival, Ayitey Powers in their match anticipated rematch at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on the night of Boxing Day 2015.

Keen to gain a revenge for his defeat in their 2014 clash, Ayitey Powers started the more aggressive and appeared to gain the measure of Bukom Banku in the opening round.

See The ATM Card Dress Of An Ex-Beauty Queen That Got People Talking (PHOTOS)

Powede Lawrence

At a every glamorous event, fashion lovers and critics always look forward to celebrities that will stun on the red carpet. And just when they thought they have seen it all, supermodel Powede Lawrence wore a dress made out of Access Bank ATM cards to the Music Meets Runway event that held last night.

The ex-beauty queen and 2013 MBGN Tourism was the cynosure of all eyes when she arrived the venue of the biggest music cum fashion event in Nigeria.

The beautiful gown was designed by artistic fashion designer, Bola Yinka-Obebe, from Marayah O., who had designed dresses for Omawunmi, Bolanle Olukanni, Liz Awoniyi amongst others.

Policeman kills 4 people including twin brothers and himself (Graphic)

 According to reports, a drunk policeman, Stephen James, on Saturday shot and killed three men at a hotel in the Ketu area of Lagos State.
He shot and killed twin brothers identified as Taiwo and Kehinde Oyesunle (who were the only children of their mother) and their friend known simply as Jeje.

The tragic incident took place outside the premises of Paulson Hotel on Anibaba Street around 4:20pm.

According to eyewitnesses, trouble started when the police sergeant Stephen James threatened to shoot customers if they failed to buy him an alcoholic drink. The policeman, who was said to be a habitual smoker of marijuana, became upset when the twins- Taiwo and Kehinde and their friend, Jeje – cautioned him about his excessive drinking and advised him to act like a responsible policeman.

Mahama celebrates Christmas with Bole kids

It has been a tradition for the President to spend Christmas with his kinsmen back home.

Mahama celebrates Christmas with Bole kids

 President John Dramani Mahama is in his native Bole Bamboi in the Northern Region to celebrate Christmas with his kinsmen.

Stoke expose LVG, Long dents Arsenal bid

Stoke City and Manchester United

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's future was plunged into serious doubt on Saturday as his side lost at Stoke City, while title-chasing Arsenal crashed to a demoralising 4-0 defeat at Southampton.

United have now gone seven games without victory in all competitions – their worst run since 1989-90 – and speculation is rife that Van Gaal will pay for their slump with his job.

He had described the match as "must-win", but his side were deservedly beaten 2-0 at a windswept Britannia Stadium after Bojan Krkic punished a Memphis Depay error to open the scoring in the 19th minute before Marko Arnautovic slammed home a brilliant second goal seven minutes later.

Akufo-Addo’s 2015 Christmas Message

Akufo-Addo

My wife, Rebecca, daughters, grandchildren and I extend our warmest wishes to all Ghanaians and friends of Ghana for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Undoubtedly, 2015 has been a very difficult year for Ghanaians, amidst the numerous problems which face us. However, the story of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, must give us hope of a brighter tomorrow.

I continue to be a passionate believer in Ghana’s potential, and I remain confident that, despite our present economic difficulties, we have it within us to rise up and revive the fortunes of our country.

We must work towards creating a free and prosperous society of opportunities, where every Ghanaian child, no matter the circumstances of their birth, has a fair chance to strive for a happy and dignified life, and where we can unleash the enterprise of our people so that we can build a progressive, prosperous Ghana whose citizens live in harmony and security.

Anas to reveal more 'shocking' stories in 2016

Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas

Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has indicated that he and his Africa Investigates team have some "shocking" African stories that they are going to look at in 2016.

Speaking to BBC in a yet to be broadcast interview, Anas said "I can tell you that what is in the pipeline is shocking.

"You know I work with Africa investigate as part of the World Investigate thing and we have put together a few issues on Africa that we're gonna look at....and they are very strong African stories and I can tell you that we are in for a tighter 2016. I've seen it and I can tell you, it is not going to be nice!," he added.

LVG on the Boxing Day ropes

Louis van Gaal

 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is at risk of a knockout punch as his side visit Stoke City in the weightiest fixture of the Premier League's jam-packed Saturday programme.

The 64-year-old Dutchman is reportedly one or two bad results away from the sack after a run of six winless games that has seen his team drop to fifth place in the Premier League and exit the Champions League.

Amid intense speculation that he is on the brink of being replaced by Jose Mourinho, Van Gaal stormed out of his pre-game press conference after just five minutes, wishing stunned reporters an ironic "merry Christmas".

Let’s surmount our national challenges together – Gov’t

President Mahama

Government appealed to Ghanaians to work harder towards building a more prosperous nation.

 Government has urged Ghanaians to join hands to work together in overcoming the many challenges the country faces.

In a Christmas message signed by the Communications Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, government made an appealed to citizens saying, “while we reflect on the values of Christmas, let us foster the bonds of friendship and work even harder towards building a more prosperous nation in which together we surmount our national challenges to achieve our common aspirations of economic development, social integration and strong democratic values.”

Reggie ‘N’ Bollie To Release New Single Feat. Cheryl

Reggie ‘n’ Bollie

 The X Factor runners-up Reggie ‘n’ Bollie have told Entertainment Daily that they are planning to release a single with Cheryl Fernandez-Versisni after she promised to do all she can to help make the Ghanaians chart stars.

As the excitement of the X Factor live shows calm down, Reggie ‘N’ Bollie have taken time to reflect on the rollercoaster ride that almost delivered them a stunning X Factor triumph. During an exclusive chat with Entertainment Daily, they praised the hands-on approach of their mentor Cheryl and that they hoped that their success would spur others on to try winning through on the show.

Bisa Kdei - I Will Never Fade Out

Bisa Kdei

Though he conceded that there is time for everything, highlife artiste Bisa Kdei says that his rise to fame will never come to an end because of the good music he churns out.

According to him, there is no way he will be sidelined in the music industry or will bow out. For him to achieve what others think is impossible, all that one has to do is to release good songs.

“I will not fade out, I know so because the music I come out with are good, they have good lyrical contents which will last for a life time,” he said in an interview with Delay on the Delay Show on Viasat1.

Rooney - Man Utd players fighting for LVG

Wayne Rooney

  Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney declared on Thursday that he and his teammates are "fighting" to save the job of embattled manager Louis van Gaal.

British media reports claim Van Gaal is on the brink of the sack after a run of six games without victory and he stormed out of his weekly press conference on Wednesday after criticising the speculation about his job.

But despite rumours of discord over his methods within the United dressing room, Rooney says that the players are firmly behind the manager.

Power Minister - 2015 Isn’t Over Yet, Load Shedding Will Be Over

Minister, Kwabena Donkor,

Following concerns that the Ministry of Power may not meet its end-of-year deadline to solve the power crisis, the sector Minister, Kwabena Donkor, has urged Ghanaians to be patient as 2015 isn’t over yet.

With the resignation of the Transport Minister, Dzifa Attivor on Wednesday as a result of the bus branding scandal, attention has turned to the Power Minister who announced that he would resign if the power crisis persisted after 2015 when he was appointed by President Mahama with only six days until the end of the year.

Child marriage on the rise in Ghana - UNAIDS

At the launch of the 7th Africa Conference on Sexual Health in Accra, Mr Girmay Haile said the situation, which has reached an alarming point, should not be condoned.

 Ghana has one of the world’s highest cases of child marriage, the UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Ghana, Girmay Haile, has revealed.

At the launch of the 7th Africa Conference on Sexual Health in Accra, Mr Girmay Haile said the situation, which has reached an alarming point, should not be condoned.

Transport Minister Resigns Over MMRT Rebranding Scandal

Dzifa Attivor

Information available to peacefmonline.com indicates that Minister of Transport, Dzifa Attivor has resigned over the Metro Mass Rapid Transit Bus scandal.

According to a statement signed by her Personal Assistant, Egypt Kobla Kudoto, the Minister of Transport can no longer continue with her duties and has accordingly submitted her resignation letter to the President, John Dramani Mahama.

Issue

Government has spent about GH¢ 3,649,044.75 on the Re-branding of 116 buses for the Metro Mass Rapid Transit (MMRT) imported to improve the transport system in the country.

Wenger calms title talk after City win

Arsene Wenger

 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said it was too soon to talk about his team winning the Premier League title after they beat one of their principal title race rivals, Manchester City, 2-1 on Monday.

Goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud before halftime allowed Arsenal to move to within two points of surprise leaders Leicester City and four clear of City ahead of the busy holiday fixture list.

With champions Chelsea seemingly out of the picture after a calamitous start, Manchester United wobbling and Liverpool also off the pace, talk of a first Premier League title since 2003-04 is rife in north London.

Herbert Mensah disappointed with GFA for...

Herbert Mensah

Former Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Herbert Mensah has said it was needless for the Ghana Football Association to bring experts from South Africa to lecture at the Media, Marketing and Sponsorship seminar organised by the Association for Ghana Premier League clubs.

Ace South African journalist Thomas Kwenaite and The Chief Producer of Super Sport TV West Africa, Siboniso Ngubane were the invited experts brought by the GFA to educate participants on how to enhance Ghana football and patronage.

I'm impressed with Mahama - Kwesi Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has praised President John Mahama for the knowledge he expressed on the various projects his government is undertaking.

Contributing to a discussion on Radio Gold on Saturday, Mr. Pratt Jnr said he was highly impressed that the President appears to be “on top of issues.”

“I watched the President on television and I must confess that I was highly impressed. What impressed me was the fact that he was exceedingly calm and relaxed and that he was able in that very relaxed manner, to explain all the projects and details that were not in the book,” he said.

Bus Branding Scandal: It's Not Fair To Blame Prez Mahama - Lydia Forson Writes

Lydia Forson

Actress-Lydia Forson has taken to her facebook page to share her view on the issue.

She wrote:

“I really don’t think it’s fair to blame the president for this whole metro bus branding fiasco.

The man has bigger decisions to make , I would hope, than decide what goes on government vehicles. However, he’s an easy target, why? Because it’s his face on the ballot paper. Not the minister, or government officials.

But we do expect that having voted him into power, he would be able to hire people capable of handling their jobs well, as they are a reflection on him. This incident is a clear indication that, a lot of times, people amongst us are part of what’s really wrong with this country.

Barcelona win record 3rd FIFA Club World Cup

Barcelona win record 3 FIFA Club World Cup

Lionel Messi marked his return from illness with a brilliant goal as Barcelona beat Argentina's River Plate 3-0 to capture a record third Club World Cup on Sunday.

The Spanish giants welcomed back Messi after a bout of kidney stones and the mercurial Argentine scored with a clinical finish on 36 minutes, before a lethal Luis Suarez double destroyed River's hopes in a spiky Yokohama final.

"We came here to win the title and it was important to get the job done," said the prolific Suarez, who picked up the player of the tournament and golden boot award after finishing with five goals.

Chelsea cruise, Norwich stun United

Chelsea

Chelsea began the post-Jose Mourinho era with a 3-1 win over Sunderland at Stamford Bridge to ease away from the Premier League's bottom three on Saturday while Leicester City moved five points clear at the top.

Mourinho, sacked on Thursday after Chelsea's worst start to a season since 1978, had his name chanted by the fans while the likes of striker Diego Costa and midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who some supporters blame for the champions' malaise, were booed.

FULL SPEECH: What Nana Addo Said @Sunyani Extraordinary Delegates' Confab

Nana Addo

ADDRESS OF NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, 2016 NPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, AT THE 2015 EXTRAORDINARY NATIONAL DELEGATES’ CONFERENCE OF THE NPP AT CORONATION PARK, SUNYANI, BRONG AHAFO REGION, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015 ON: “NOW, THE HARD WORK”

What a wonderful turnout today. This is just great.

I paid, this morning, a courtesy call on Nana Bosome Asor Nkrawie II, Omanhene of Sunyani, and his elders, who received me very warmly and extended to all of you his best wishes for a peaceful and successful conference here on his soil of Sunyani.

Developing countries urged to campaign against tobacco use

Participants at the workshop

Dr. Akwasi Kyei-Faried, Deputy Director at the  Disease Control and Prevention Department of the Ghana Health Service, has called on citizens in developing countries, to get actively involved in the campaign against tobacco use. 

He said according to the World Health Organisation, seven out of 10 deaths recorded in developing countries were caused by tobacco usage,  and that if appropriate steps were not taken between now and the year 2030, 70 per cent of the people would perish.

Dr. Kyei-Faried made the call when he spoke on “Ghana’s Tobacco Control Regulation: Progress and Challenges, ” at a strategic meeting of Coalition of NGOs in Tobacco Control and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).

Hiddink in talks with Chelsea

Guus Hiddink

Dutchman Guus Hiddink has confirmed he has held talks with Chelsea about becoming the Premier League club's interim manager but has not made up his mind about accepting the role.

Hiddink, who performed a similar role in 2009 at the west London club, is favourite to replace Jose Mourinho who was sacked by the English champions on Thursday after Chelsea's dismal start to the season.

"I want to gather as much information as possible. Chelsea indeed has a lousy performance and there are reasons for it," the 69-year-old was quoted as saying by Dutch paper De Telegraaf on Friday.

Hearts suffer 2nd defeat to Ahly Tripoli in a week

Phobian

The Phobians were beaten 0-2 to by the Libyan giant on Friday.

Coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi failed to earn his first victory in a major friendly as his side Hearts of Oak defeated for the 2nd time in a week by Ahly Tripoli.

Abdul Qadir shot the Tripoli based side into the lead in the 39 minute, before Ali Amado made it 2-0 in the 60th minute to nail Hearts of Oak once again in the coffin.

Court dismisses Afoko's injunction on NPP's conference

Afoko

Presiding judge Justice Anthony Yeboah in his ruling indicated Mr. Afoko failed to show any irreparable damage to him if the injunction is granted.

An Accra High court has dismissed an injunction application by suspended Chair of the NPP Paul Afoko to stop an action which will lead to his removal at the Party's conference in Suyani.

Presiding judge Justice Anthony Yeboah in his ruling indicated, that Mr. Afoko failed to show any irreparable damage to him if the injunction is granted. 

Asoma Banda - Akufo-Addo can never be President

Akufo-Addo

A former member of the Council of State, Alhaji Asoma Banda, has stated New Patriotic Party's presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will never get the nod of Ghanaians to become a President of the country.

"The truth is he [Nana Akufo-Addo] can never be president... You see, to be a President, Kwasi, you must have certain structure, intelligence," he told Kwesi Pratt Junior on TV3's Hot Issues, which is scheduled to be televised Saturday at 12:00.

He explained that for someone to become President, the person must have both wisdom and intelligence, adding "you see, people take certificate in university to be intelligent, No! You must have a wisdom"

Barca to decide on Messi

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has passed a kidney stone which ruled him out of their Club World Cup semifinal and Barcelona will now decide whether he will be fit for the final, the Spanish sports daily AS said on Friday.

The Argentina forward was ruled out of Thursday's 3-0 win over Guangzhou Evergrande at the last minute because the club said he was suffering from renal colic, a condition associated with kidney stones.

The sports daily AS said on its website that Messi had endured another "bad night" but had passed the stone which was causing him pain. The club said he had missed training on Friday but did not give any further details.

Mourinho sacked

Mourinho

 Jose Mourinho's tumultuous second spell as Chelsea manager has been ended "by mutual consent" after a disastrous start to the season, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.

"His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history," Chelsea said in a statement.

"But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways."