Wenger is under pressure over Euro

Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger found himself attacked from all sides on Wednesday after his selection decisions backfired to leave his team facing an embarrassing group-stage exit in the Champions League.

Wenger elected to pick David Ospina instead of first-choice goalkeeper Petr Cech at home to Olympiakos on Tuesday, but the Colombian committed a first-half howler, palming a corner into his own net, as Arsenal lost 3-2 to register a second consecutive Group F defeat.

IGP defends injunction decision against LMVC demo

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Alhassan

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Alhassan has justified a decision to stop the Let My Vote Count Alliance group from staging a demonstration in the country.

The Police had secured an injunction to prevent the group from embarking on a demonstration tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the IGP  said “the Police does not go to court to prevent anyone from exercising their right to demonstrate” but “sometimes, we do that given what trend analysis and assessment we have done.”

Lewandowski hit another hatrick for Bayern thrash Dinamo

Lewandowsk

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski continued his remarkable scoring run with a hat-trick in a 5-0 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday to snap the Croats' 45-game unbeaten run and take control of their Champions League group.
In an explosive first half in which Bayern were 4-0 up inside half an hour, Lewandowski, who has notched a staggering 10 goals in their last three matches, including five in a record nine-minute spell against VfL Wolfsburg last week, netted twice in seven minutes after Brazilian Diego Costa had put Bayern ahead.

Kofi Boakye Tells Police Personnel - Don't Allow Anybody To Intimidate You

DCOP Kofi Boakye

DCOP Kofi Boakye,( Ashanti Regional Police Commander ) has asked personnel not to be intimidated by politicians and other members of the public in the line of duty. “No policeman should be intimidated by any civilian or any person in the society for doing his or her work.

I encourage my policemen to work hard without fear or favour,” he charged at the inauguration of a new police station at Asawase in Kumasi. He says police should defend themselves if they are attacked by any section of the society. “Police should respect the citizenry but if anyone attacks you, defend yourself to the letter,” said the Commander. DCOP Boakye however cautions personnel against any acts that will compromise security and democracy. He bemoaned, “the situation where when somebody in a position says democracy is the Rule of Law and maintenance of law and order.

Change Voters’ Register – Pastors Tell EC Boss

EC BOSS

The Bishops/Pastors Network is calling on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, to be bold and listen to the majority of Ghanaians who are calling for a new voters’ register for the conduct of December 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections.

In a letter, dated 22nd September, 2015, which was addressed to the EC Chairperson, and copied to the National Peace Council, Christian Council, the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, the Ghana Pentecostal Council, the National Association of Christian and Charismatic Churches, the political parties and the media, the group explained that as network of clergy men it is their duty to pray for the leadership of the nation, and also add their voices to matters of national concern.

Arsenal, Chelsea disappoint; Bayern won

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Arsenal and Chelsea had a Champions League night was disappointed on on Tuesday as a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick helped Bayern Munich crush Dinamo Zagreb.

Champions Barcelona, missing injured icon Lionel Messi, followed up their opening Group E draw at Roma with a stirring come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen.

The Germans appeared to have the three points in the bag after Kyriakos Papadopoulos's header before the break.

But Luis Suarez turned the game around in the final 10 minutes as Sergi Roberto tapped home the rebound after the Uruguayan's initial effort had been saved.

Neymar admited that United contacted him

Neymar

Neymar, Barcelona striker had talks with Premier League side Manchester United but no offer was made, the player confirmed on Friday.

The Brazilian hitman, part of Barca's devastating attacking trio that hit 122 goals last season as the club won the treble, was linked to a move to United who needed a striker and went on to sign Anthony Martial.

"There were talks but nothing came of them," Neymar told ESPN Brazil. "There were rumours but I never received an offer."

Manuel Pellegrini sure City will win their Champions league match

  Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini switched his focus to conquering Europe on Sunday after his side's Premier League ambitions took another dent at the weekend.

City's barnstorming start to the English soccer season, producing five straight wins, is in danger of becoming a fading memory after consecutive defeats by West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur allowed Manchester United to knock them off the top of the table.

Those two defeats were preceded by a jolting home loss to Juventus in City's Champions League opener, but Pellegrini is convinced the club will recover and soon triumph in Europe's blue riband competition.

The Debate On Voters Register

EC Boss

 Arguments over the voters register.

They are the 2016 flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia and the 2012 Presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom.

Sharing their perspectives at separate events and interviews, while Nana Akufo-Addo and Mr Asiedu Nketia argue over whether there is the need or not to change the existing register, Dr Nduom however insists that a continuous voter registration relying on the National Identification Authority (NIA) is the answer to the challenge confronting the nation.

Mourinho in debt to Willian, Ramires

Jose Mourinho with Steve McClaren

Jose Mourinho admitted he owed a debt of gratitude to substitutes, Ramires and Willian who were responsible for the fightback which earned a 2-2 draw at Newcastle.

Chelsea were trailing 2-0 and seemingly heading for their fifth defeat in eight games when Ramires sparked the recovery with a long-range shot in the 79th minute.

He then distracted Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul sufficiently to enable Willian's free-kick to find a way past him.

Ghana is not going HIPC - IMF Clears the way

 IMF 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has discounted reports that Ghana is a Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) and could access relief under the HIPC initiative.

It said that Ghana had already received debt relief under the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative and could, therefore, not pursue further relief under the initiative.

In a response to a query by the Daily Graphic, the IMF said Ghana reached its decision point in February 2002 and its completion point in July 2004.

The Daily Graphic had written to the IMF for explanation following reports that Ghana had gone HIPC once again.

Messi in troble, suffering from knee injury

Messi

Lionel Messi  suffer knee ligament damage that will keep him out for eight weeks but  Barcelona won 2-1  over Las Palmas on Saturday, the Catalan giants confirmed.

"Tests have confirmed that Leo Messi suffered a torn internal collateral knee ligament. The estimated time out will be seven to eight weeks," Barcelona said in a statement.

Messi, 28, looks set to be sidelined for at least eight Barca games, as well as Argentina's first four 2018 World Cup qualifiers, including a meeting a home to Brazil on November 13.

Moreover, he is now a huge doubt for the first El Clasico of the season away to Real Madrid on November 21.

Man City drop, United go top

Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City's 4-1, while Manchester United exploited  beat Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday to replace their rivals at the top of the Premier League table.

City's unexpected capitulation opened the door for Louis van Gaal's side and they strolled through it courtesy of goals from Memphis Depay, Wayne Rooney, who ended a 1 000-minute league scoring drought, and Juan Mata.

Depay made the breakthrough in first-half stoppage time, tapping home after Daley Blind's fine pass was volleyed across goal by Mata, with Rooney and Mata finishing the job in the second half.

Becca contribute at UN Summit on SDGs

Becca (middle)

Before she her appearance at the Central Park concert, today, September 26, Becca joined a lineup of top performers at an exclusive event for Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite Foundation.

  

The event, a UN Summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was attended by some of the most powerful citizens on earth.

Barca need to react, Real face Malaga

Barcelona

Barcelona needs to bounce back from their midweek 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Celta Vigo when Las Palmas visits the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Barca's 100 percent start to the league campaign was brought to a spectacular end on Wednesday as high-flying Celta inflicted upon them their heaviest league defeat since 2008.

Luis Enrique's men slipped down to fifth in the process, yet they have an immediate opportunity to move back to the top of the table for a few hours at least on Saturday with Real Madrid, Celta, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid all in action later in the day.

Mourinho fire Wenger again

Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho's launch another new attack with Arsenal manager Wenger continued on Friday when the Chelsea boss said there was one exception in English football to the rules applying to every other manager.

"I think in this country only one manager is not under pressure," Mourinho told a news conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Newcastle United.

"Steve (McClaren) is under pressure, I am under pressure, Brendan (Rodgers) is under pressure, (Manuel) Pellegrini is under pressure," he added of the men in charge at Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester City respectively.

Allotey Jacobs - I'm Disappointing Abeiku Santana Failure To Join Parliamentary Race

Abeiku Santana

The Regional Chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs was shock and surprise that Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana could not join the race to contest for the Mfantseman East Constituency as he indicated.

The first phase of the ruling NDC Parliamentary primaries scheduled to take place on November 7, 2015 has ended successively in the Central Region as Parliamentary aspirants have been vetted.

Popular Radio Presenter, Gilbert Aggrey also known as Abeiku Santana announced his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary primaries in the Mfantseman East constituency in the Central Regional.

But when vetting of NDC parliamentary aspirants in Central Region ended on Wednesday September 23, 2015 at the Conference room of the Central Regional NDC office, the ace broadcaster Abeiku Santana was not among the aspirants as he didn’t pick nomination forms.

Reacting to Abeiku Santana’s absence in the parliamentary race, Allotey Jacobs averred on Okay Fm’s 'Ade Akye Abia' Morning Show that he cannot explain the reason for which the renowned broadcaster bowed out at the eleventh hour.

Tricky fixitures for EPL

manchester city

Newcastle managre Steve McClaren and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers face another nerve-wracking weekend on the touchline as they fight increasingly desperate battles to avoid the sack.

Rodgers has come under fire from Liverpool's usually loyal fans after a woeful run of form which has left his side languishing in 13th place in the Premier League.

The Reds have gone four league games without a win, a dispiriting sequence that included heavy defeats against Manchester United and West Ham, and on Wednesday they suffered the indignity of being taken to a penalty shoot-out by fourth tier minnows Carlisle.

Sanchez Flores hints to sign Adebayor in January

Adebayor

Quique Sanchez Flores, Watford manager  has hinted he could sign Emmanuel Adebayor in January despite snubbing the Togo striker's request to train with the Premier League side.

Adebayor has been without a club since leaving Tottenham this month and failed to seal a deadline day move to West Ham after a reported disagreement over the terms of his exit from White Hart Lane.

Since then the former Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid forward has been looking for a new team and reports on Thursday revealed the 31-year-old had been rebuffed when he approached Watford in an attempt to train with them and maintain his fitness.

Brendan Rodgers is hot at Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers

Manager Brendan Rodgers says pressure comes with the territory, but after a dismal run, the odds on him becoming the season's first managerial casualty are swiftly shortening.

Rodgers's side face Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday with the voices of dissenting fans starting to make themselves heard following a four-game winless Premier League streak that has left them seven points behind leaders Manchester City after six games.

The Liverpool boss is a now second favourite with bookmakers to be the first managerial sacking of the new campaign with only rock-bottom Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat keeping him off top spot.

Becca to share same stage with Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay

Becca to share same stage with Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay

Rebecca Acheampong, also known as Becca,  an Ghanaian Afro Pop musician , will Saturday share the same stage with some of the biggest names in New York.

The musician has been named as one of the artistes who will perform at the Global Goals Citizens Festival in New York City on Saturday, September 26.

The festival, headlined by Beyoncé, Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay, will be held on the Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park, where 60,000 global citizens will gather.

I want to be a judge...Vacancies available' - Wanlov

Kubolor

Amidst the bribery and corruption scandal hitting the Judicial system in the country, Wanlov the Kubolor has opted to be a judge to bring some bit of sanity.

Prez Mahama Exposes by Anas

Prez Mahama

He has collaborated with the likes of Sorious Samura, a Sierra Leonean journalist who is best known for two CNN documentary films; Cry Freetown and Exodus from Africa and other world known investigators to undercover mysteries and expose corrupt individuals in Africa and beyond.

But did you know Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has also worked together with the legendary Anas Aremeyaw Anas in one of his undercover works?

Yes, President Mahama has once worked with the ace investigator – this was revealed by Anas Aremeyaw Anas in an interview with Ghanaian International journalist, Jefferson Kwamina Sackey on “Jefferson Reports”.

Bayern on top, Dortmund drop first points

Robert Lewandowski

Dortmund dropped their first  Bundesliga points of the season on Wednesday as their 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim left Bayern Munich two-points clear at the top.

Dortmund had their 11-match winning run ended as they failed to match the Bavarians' six straight wins, giving Pep Guardiola's side a psychological advantage for the Dortmund-Bayern clash in Munich on Sunday week.

Second-placed Dortmund found themselves 1-0 down at Hoffenheim when Germany international Sebastian Rudy netted just before the break.

Midfielder Gonzalo Castro chested down Mats Hummels pass and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stabbed home his seventh goal in six league games on 55 minutes.

Afoko - campaign for Akufo-Addo when Addressing the Needs of Ghanaians

Mr. Paul  Afoko

Mr. Paul Awentami Afoko (  The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party ) , has urged Ghanaians to vote for NPP in the up coming general elections in 2016 ‘The NPP government from 2017 will be innovative in addressing the needs of Ghanaians’.

The call was made during the Media Launch of an innovative platform that enables members to register at any location around the world. The National Chairman was optimistic of the new website and urged all members to explore the infrastructure that addresses the needs of a modern political party.

‘Leicester city knows when to deliver

Claudio Ranieri

Leicester city coach Claudio Ranieri gave a wonderful  insight  Thursday into the way he has masterminded  unbeaten start to the campaign.

The Italian took over in the close season after a spectacular late run of form under Nigel Pearson helped the club narrowly avoid relegation from the Premier League last term.

"I want my players to come to the training ground laughing but when we start work to be very serious," Ranieri told a news conference ahead of Saturday's home game with Arsenal.

"I think when you go to your job and you're sad and not happy you don't work very well. I think now the players know me very well and they understand my philosophy.

Celta Vigo 4-1 Barcelona

Mellow yellow: Barca dejected as Celta celebrate

Celta Vigo beat Barcelona at their own game as they stunned their visitors at Balaídos.
The hosts raced out of the blocks and into a 2-0 lead through former Barcelona winger Nolito and ex-Liverpool man Iago Aspas.

Diego Costa banned for three matches

Diego Costa

Diego Costa Costa was  banned on Tuesday  for three matches for raising his hands to the face of Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny.

Costa was found guilty of violent conduct during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over their London rivals on Saturday.

The 26-year-old former Atletico Madrid striker had denied the Football Association charge over the incident, which had been missed by referee Mike Dean.

A man hit by a vehicle fights for his life all alone

Man fights for his life after being hit by a vehicle

Eyewitnesses told Pulse.com.gh that the incident occurred around 7.30 wednesday evening when the man tried crossing the three-lane dual highway on the Tetteh Quarshie street.

A man in his early 60s has been left to his fate after he was knocked down by a vehicle in a hit-and-run at the main stretch to Accra on the Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout .

Kweku Baako - Those Who Haters Anas' Should Go For "Spiritual Healing"

 Kweku Baako

Anas' latest exposé regarding the country's judicial scandal to seek "spiritual healing" said  Kweku Baako

Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi on 'kokrokoo', the seasoned editor of the Crusading Guide was disgusted about critics who have made it their job to take on Anas and his company, Tiger Eye PI, for disclosing the rot in Ghana's judicial service.

About 33 Judges were caught on video by Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his team after a two-year undercover investigation, for receiving bribes to compromise cases they preside over.

Appeal against Gabriel red was won by Arsenal

Gabriel

Arsenal have won an appeal against Brazilian defender Gabriel's sending-off in Saturday's Premier League defeat to Chelsea, the Football Association confirmed on Tuesday.

Gabriel was dismissed following an off-the-ball clash with Chelsea striker Diego Costa late in the first half of the Gunners' 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge and was facing a three-match ban for violent conduct.

"Arsenal's claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Gabriel has been upheld following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing," read a statement from the FA.

3rd most corrupt country in the world is Ghana, study says.

According to an international survey involving almost 40 countries, Ghana is perceived to be the 3rd country with the most  corruption

In a simple survey by GallUp where ciitizens from each country were asked a simple question; 'Is corruption widespread throughout the government in this country, or not?'

The US-based pollster conducted phone interviews in countries with a free press, as indicated by Freedom House's press freedom rankings, asking respondents whether they believed corruption was widespread in the government of their country.

Juliet Ibrahim - on cover of BMPro magazine looking magnificent

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim is on the cover of BMPro cover for September 2015

From Banke Meshida's desk, "Actress, singer, producer, Humanitarian, Director and Entrepreneur. 

These are the words she describes herself with. Funny, Beautiful, daring, big dreamer & warm are the some of the words I'll describe her with. Her fundraising work especially for children with health challenges made me Notice this beautiful Ghanaian actress. One can hear the hope in her voice as she recounts some of the success stories of the Juliet Ibrahim Foundation as well as the grave sadness when the battle to save a child's life is lost.

In all she is fiercely passionate about doing what she can to garner financial aid for the families, doing her own bit to help. Not an easy feat I imagine, but what makes her go on despite the challenges? Sorrow, Faith, Hope, healings  and happy endings. Her new Movie Shattered Romance is already gaining recognition and is tipped to win awards including best editing, as well as Film of the year. Airing in Cinemas Oct 16th 2015.

Cast includes, amongst others,  Bryan Okwara, Mofe Duncan, GbenroAjibade, Sonia Ibrahim and Juliet herself.  

Actresses take on roles, immersing themselves in their lines, portraying seamlessly, characters.  Juliet blew Us all away on set. We  gave her a brief and an occasional adjective to describe the mood We were trying to capture as she stood in front of Emmanuel's lens. She totally transformed into a calm enigma,a Japanese flower nymph and a sun kissed, drenched  model. Within minutes , we had captured what we were looking for. We could go on, but she had a flight back to Ghana that afternoon. Absolutely Amazing to work with."

Source. pulse.com.gh

Mike Dean is still on duty as Premier League continuous after Diego Costa controversy

 Mike Dean

Mike Dean will take charge as West Ham host Norwich on Saturday despite a controversial display in Chelsea's win over Arsenal which saw Gabriel sent off for kicking Diego Cost

Dean and his team of officials failed to spot Costa putting his arm into the face of Laurent Koscielny, while Gabriel was sent off for his reaction to the Chelsea striker's provocation.

Costa could have also been dismissed for flicking his leg at Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the second half at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal were reduced to nine men after Santi Cazorla was given a second yellow card for his challenge on Cesc Fabregas.

Political Parties To Submit Proposals Today to (EC) - Voters Register

Madam Charlotte (EC)

Today is the day for political parties to present their proposals for a new voters register to the Electoral Commission (EC)

The Electoral Commission (EC) at an IPAC meeting months ago, tasked the political parties to make their proposals for the compilation of new register known by September 22, 2015. The Chairperson of the EC, Madam Charlotte Osei, said a workshop will be organized for the political parties and civil society groups to deliberate on the various proposals.

Barca face Celta

Gerard Pique

Barcelona will be back close to full strength as Gerard Pique is available for the first time in La Liga this season after serving a four-game ban, whilst Andres Iniesta and Luis Suarez will return after being rested for Sunday's 4-1 win over Levante.

However, they will face a Celta side full of confidence after a 2-1 win away at Sevilla moved them up to fourth.

"They are one of the most enjoyable teams to watch not just in Spain but in Europe," said Barca boss Luis Enrique about his old side.

"If you like football, you should watch Celta. It doesn't matter who they play against, they play their game with attacking players and an offensive mentality."

Atletico Madrid could move to the top of the table for 24 hours at least when they host Getafe in a Madrid derby at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday.

Ronaldo eyes history

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo has another oppotunity to move ahead of Raul as Real Madrid's top goalscorer of all time as Madrid to take a trip to Bilbao on Wednesday. on Athletic

Cristiano Ronaldo is just two goals off matching Raul's record mark of 323, but was surprisingly unable to add to his tally as Madrid struggled past Granada 1-0 at the weekend.

Madrid escaped with all three points on Saturday thanks to a string of saves from Keylor Navas as he stretched his unbeaten streak to five games.

Fifa-corruption-Jack-Warner-extradition-proceedings-to-commence

Jack-Warne

The US extradition proceedings against Jack Warner, a former vice-president of football’s world governing body Fifa, are to go ahead after being approved by Trinidad’s attorney general.

The US wants to try Mr Warner, 72, a Trinidadian national, on corruption charges.

He is accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes.

He and 13 other current or former Fifa officials were indicted in May.

Importants quotes from Nkrumah every Ghanaian must know

In fact, the greatest African of the millennium, according to the 2000 BBC World Service listeners’ poll, is not Nelson Mandela or even Patrice Lumumba, but Kwame Nkrumah, the man who inspired the movement for African independence

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 Source. pulse.com.gh

Costa and Gabriel faced the FA

Gabriel and Costa

Both Diego Costa and Gabriel have been charged by the Football Association after incidents in Saturday's bad-tempered Premier League derby at Stamford Bridge

The FA said on its website that Costa had been charged with an alleged "act of violent conduct" after television replays showed him catching Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny with his arm in an incident not spotted at the time by the referee.

"Off the ball incidents which are not seen at the time by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite referees," an FA statement said.

Akufo Addo Appreciate President Mahama's Comment

 Akufo Addo and President Mahama

Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo has Commend  President Mahama for joining the chorus of condemnation of the Ghana Police for meting out unprovoked brutalities against unarmed demonstrators in the Wednesday, September  16, , demonstration for a new voters’ register.

The President's condemnation, according to Nana Akufo-Addo, has reassured all democrats and freedom loving Ghanaians about the nation's commitment to maintaining democratic governance.