Welcome to Owusu Ansah's Blog: November 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Tanzania scraps government Christmas cards to save cash

Tanzania scraps government Christmas cards to save cash

Tanzanian officials will not be allowed to send out the usual government printed Christmas and New Year cards this year as part of belt-tightening measures by the new president.

John Magufuli has implemented a series of austerity steps since being sworn in on Nov. 5, including cancelling Independence Day festivities and restricting foreign travel by officials.

The president’s chief secretary “has prohibited the printing of Christmas and New Year cards at the government’s expense,” the presidency said in a statement. “Anyone who wants to print those cards should do so at his or her own personal cost.”

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head once again for the title of world's best footballer after being short-listed along with Neymar on Monday for the 2015 Fifa Ballon d'Or.

For the seventh time in eight years, the dynamic duo of Barcelona's Messi and Real Madrid's Ronaldo are expected to fill the top two places on the podium in Zurich in January for the coveted accolade of being the year's leading player.

Even before the award was merged with France Football's Ballon d'Or in 2010, the men's World Player of the Year had effectively become an annual private 'Clasico' between two of the great players of any generation.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has debunked claims that he is mediating talks between his daughter Zanetor Rawlings and former Asante Kotoko CEO Herbert Mensah.

Herbert Mensah allegedly filed a court suit against Dr Agyeman-Rawlings to gain access to his two children.

However, a letter signed by the aide to the former President expressed concern over the claims of mediation; describing it as 'totally false'.

Kwame Dzokoto

Dr Amoako Baah who spoke to Class FM after the parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stated that Dzokoto’s popularity made him win the seat.

Radio and television personality, Kwame Dzokoto has said he is disappointed at comments by Dr Amoako Baah, a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology which suggested that he should not go to parliament to joke if he is elected to represent the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency.

A female student of the Ho Polytechnic in the Volta region has been found dead in a pool of blood by her mates on Monday dawn at 'Divine Star', a private hostel.

The victim, Naomi Kpodzro, who is a first year HND Fashion student, was found with knife and gunshot wounds on her body.

It is, however, unclear what led to the killing of the lady by an unidentified assailant(s).
Confirming the news to Accra-based Starr FM, assistant registrar in-charge of Public relations at the Polytechnic, Mr. Isaac Meyir said the young lady was pronounced dead upon arrival at the regional Hospital in Ho.

Samini

Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall artiste Samini has revealed on Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review”, that he wanted telecommunication company MTN to sign his musical rival Shatta Wale.

According to Samini he has always seen Shatta Wale as a great artiste and he took him along almost every opportunity that came his way at that time.

“If you ask George Andah of MTN, former Marketing Manager of MTN, before I even signed the MTN deal, when he asked me who else I was thinking of from my genre in Ghana at the time that can make an impact after me, even way before all this started; ask George Andah the name I mentioned to him. Asked George Andah my manager Tony was there”.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

2012 presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has charged President John Mahama and his administration to accept criticisms because she believes that criticisms only go to serve the best interest of the president.

According to her, "No matter whom you are, no matter where you are, criticism is always important. If you don’t allow people to criticize you, you don’t know whether you’re charting a good path or doing the right thing.

A 25-year-old mother-of-one who survived a car crash on Sunday morning has died after going back to the vehicle to grab her purse, police claim.

Brittany Leith, mother of a three-year-old girl, was left completely uninjured when her Nissan hit the center median and flipped over onto its roof on Long Island's Southern State Parkway at 3.54am.

However, after clambering out of the wreckage through a cracked window and being helped to the roadside by other drivers, Leith went back to her car to collect her belongings.

2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or Revealed

FIFA has announced the final contestants for the 2015 Ballon d'Or ceremony on January 11, 2016

Football’s governing body FIFA has released the final three players to compete for the FIFA Ballon D’or.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Barcelona and Neymar of Brazil and Barcelona will take on one another for the 2015 award.

'My mum’s BP shot up because of Shatta Wale'

Shatta Wale and Samini

It seems the brawl between the two major dancehall artistes in Ghana, Samini and Shatta Wale has transcended beyond reasonable dialogue with the two even more determined to continue the jab-throwing.

Samini in an interview on Peace FM Saturday revealed that he would only forgive Shatta Wale if he apologizes to his (Samini) mother for certain comments made in the past against her person, and to retract the vulgar words he used in his songs referring to him, and his mum.

K.T. Hammond

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi/Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has expressed shock at how Ghana’s oil revenue is being expended on capacity building.

According to him, the 2016 budget has revealed that a whopping GH¢217 million of the country’s oil money was used for capacity building out of which GH¢136 million was used to train teachers, for capitation and feeding grants to second-cycle institutions as well as the procurement of teaching and learning materials for basic schools.

Contributing to the 2016 debate in parliament yesterday, the Adansi/Asokwa MP, who is also the ranking member on Mines and Energy, wondered which teachers’ capacity was built and how common teaching and learning material like chalk, could not be provided by the government.

Deputy minister of Education, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Deputy Minister of Education (Tertiary) has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to desist from cutting power supply to educational facilities in the country due to nonpayment of tariffs.

Speaking at the 3rd congregation for Bachelor of Technology for Accra Polytechnic, he pledged Government’s readiness to continuously deliberate with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Finance, the ECG, and the schools authorities in order to find an amicable solution to the challenge of power supply to educational facilities.

He urged students to endeavour to conserve energy so that the little resources generated by their institutions could be channeled into other developmental projects.

He cautioned teacher trainees, who were dispelled from the various colleges for non-performance, to desist from taking the law into their own hands and causing mayhem and also stop accusing Government of not doing anything about their plight as Government had no hand in determining the academic standards of schools in the country.

Power Barges

The much awaited 225 megawatts capacity power barge from Turkey will finally dock at Tema Saturday afternoon.

The power barge is expected to arrive at Winneba today - Friday - at 6 pm and will augment power supply across the nation.

Though the power barge may relieve Ghanaians of the perennial power cuts that have since become the bane of the country; the Deputy Power Minister John Jinapor wants electricity consumers to be aware of the cost that accompanies the barge.

Zanetor Rawlings

Information available to Myjoyonline.com indicates a citizen is heading to court to annul the results of the NDC’s Klottey Korle parliamentary primary.

The first daughter of the founder of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Jerry John Rawlings, won the Klottey Korle primary held last Saturday.

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings beat incumbent MP, Nii Armah Ashitey, by polling 2,403 votes, representing 62.22 percent of the total valid votes cast.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Kudalor

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor has announced new changes at the top hierarchy of the security service.

The changes, which affects as many as 29 people at the top hierarchy, were contained in a statement issued Friday and will take effect from December 1.

According to the statement, COP Rose Bio Atinga, Director-General/ Administration is now the Director General , Research and Planning at the National Police Headquarters.

COP/Mr. Prosper Kwame Agblor is now the Director General/ CID National headquarters while DCOP/Mr. Ransford Ninson, Regional Commander/CR has moved to Director General/Medics, National Police HQ/ Accra.

Yvonne Nelson says she's cool with Shatta Wale

Yvonne Nelson

Actress Yvonne Nelson has revealed she has no beef with Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale.

She told Sammy Forson in an interview on Route919 on Live FM Wednesday afternoon, she has nothing against the ‘Hold It’ hitmaker.

“I hope so.. I guess.” she said

A report last week claimed the two had a disagreement at the 4SyteTV Awards 2015.

The report said behind the scenes, where there were no cameras, something no one expected happened at the event and we just couldn’t keep it all to ourselves without letting you know.

Shatta Wale, moments before his performance left to change costume and to get “that something” and usual, the Dancehall king was followed by his loyal Shatta Movement team. They wouldn’t let a second breath, without chanting his name as they followed him.

Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted the club wrapped up an early place in the Europa League knockout stages after Thursday's hard-fought 2-1 win over French side Girondins de Bordeaux at Anfield.

Liverpool found it difficult to exert dominance before striker Christian Benteke completed the come from behind win to send the Merseysiders through from Group B. They can win the group if they draw away to second placed Sion on December 10 in Switzerland.

John Jinapor

Deputy Minister of Power, John Jinapor has said electricity tariff must to increased to solve the 'dumsor' canker that has rocked the nation for about four years.

Speaking on Peace FM's 'krokrokoo' programme Friday, he said the energy issues would come to an end as far as the nation is concerned if Ghanaians admit to the fact that electricity tariffs must increased.

According to him Ghanaians must be assured that as soon the Power barge arrives it would start working because series of tests have been run already including where the machine would be based at.

Minister of Communications, Omane Boamah

The Minister of Communications, Omane Boamah has indicated that claims by the New Patriotic Party “is a deliberate fabrication at shifting blame for the horrendous leadership it has had leading to its rapid descent into chaos, violence, lawlessness, brutal killings and total confusion over the last year or so.”

According to him, government did not sponsor the raid at the party’s head office on Monday, November 23, 2015.

Some 11 people were arrested in connection with the ransacking of the NPP office have been granted bail of ten thousand cedis with two sureties and also sign a bond to be of good behavior.

Kwaw Kese cautions Ghanaian youth

Kwaw Kese

According to him, aside getting into trouble with the law, smoking can affect one’s health negatively.

After he was tried for narcotic offences and sentenced to day's imprisonment, hiplife artiste, Kwaw Kese has asked the youth to stay clear of illicit drugs.

According to him, aside getting into trouble with the law, smoking can affect one’s health negatively.

“One year on, God has been good to me. I have graduated from a kid to a man and want to urge the youth to stay away from drugs…

Kwabena Agyepong To Be Suspended?

Kwabena Agyepong

NPP’s Paul Afoko who has been suspended indefinitely, still believes he is the National Chairman of the opposition party – his General Secretary, Kwabena Agyapong who has allegedly been a thorn in the flesh of the NPP is likely to be axed by the party as well, according to pollster Ben Ephson.

Peacefmonline.com has gathered information about Kwabena Agyapong’s most likely suspension and that has also been hinted by the Editor of the Dispatch newspaper in an interview with Kasapa FM.

Samini Spotted Begging For Money On The Street

Samini begs for money

Ghanaian Afro Dancehall king Samini who is preparing to rock Accra with his annual Saminifest, has been spotted begging for money on the street.

As part of activities leading to the climax, Samini and his High Grade Family crew had a clean-up exercise over the weekend in his hood Dansoman. During the clean-up exercise, Samini was spotted on the street with a hat begging passing cars to support him.

Samini took to social media to thank all those who supported with the little they had.

“#saminifest15 #hgf cleanup exercise was made fun inside #dc over the weekend. I was collecting change for my workers chale lol. #abaayenii #nokofiooooo lol. Thanks to all who came out to support and all who dropped some change in my hat to help. It made a difference man. #akyesaaaaaaaaaa #juskno #dec5th2015 is the date …….#tradefaircenter"

Rafael Benítez

Carlo Ancelotti's number was up after a 4-0 loss to Atlético, and the Alcorcónazo did for Manuel Pellegrini.

Change of philosophy

"If Atlético didn't put four past us, we must have been doing something right," Benítez said after the 1-1 derby draw, alluding to the disintegration of Carlo Ancelotti's side in the Calderón last season. In that draw last month, there was a key player: Casemiro, who Benítez specifically asked be brought back from his loan at Porto during the summer. After that game the Brazilian was a fixture in the first 11 (Levante, PSG, Celta, Las Palmas, PSG and Sevilla). He was a safety belt for the team and one of 16 players who had spent two weeks preparing for the Clásico. When the time came, Benítez instead opted for "quality and experience."

Tuesday 24 November 2015

Martin Amidu

The former Attorney General said the purpose of the report is to suppress political corruption.

Anti-graft campaigner Martin Amidu, has described the government’s white paper on the report on the judgement debts as “another NDC election manifesto.”

According to him, the purpose of the report is to suppress political corruption.

The white paper on the judgement debt report was released last week. It included various judgement debts which have been paid over the years, with pronouncements made on the basis of the recommendations of the judgement debt commission.

However, Martin Amidu has said in a statement that “No one knows the sampling methodology used to select the cases contained in the report to make detailed comments in the NDC Political Manifesto White Paper such that only cases affecting political opponents and detested NDC members like myself have been slanted and dealt with as though the White Paper were an election manifesto to vindicate the Government and some of its officials from political judgment debt corruption.”

Five conclusions from Barca's win

Barcelona

Barcelona took a huge step towards retaining their La Liga title by moving six points clear at the top with a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid on Saturday.

supersport.com looks at what can be learned from a bleak evening for Madrid boss Rafael Benitez.

1. Who needs Messi?

Arguably the most remarkable part of an utterly dominant display from Barca was the fact most of the damage was inflicted without Lionel Messi on the field.

Sepp Blatter

Suspended Fifa president Sepp Blatter revealed on Sunday that he feared he was dying during a recent health scare.

The 79-year-old, who has been banned for 90 days as the ongoing probe into widespread corruption at football's world governing body, was hospitalised earlier this month suffering from stress.

"I was close to dying. I was between the angels who were singing and the devil who was lighting the fire, but it was the angels who sang," Blatter told Swiss broadcaster RTS in an interview to be aired on Wednesday.

"The pressure was enormous. At some stage the body just says 'no', 'enough is enough'. But if you are strong psychologically you can resist."

Sam George and ET Mensah

Samuel George Nartey polled a total of 4910 votes whiles incumbent ET Mensah polled a total of 2831 votes.

Provisional figures coming from the controversial primaries in the Ningo Prampram constituency have shown that Samuel George Nartey has won the ticket to contest as MP for the NDC for the Ningo Prampram constituency in the 2016 elections.

This means that the iconic ET Mensah who is currently in his 5th term as MP for the constituency has lost his seat.

NDC Primaries

The Presidential and Parliamentary Primaries of the ruling National Democratic Congress has ended with some bigwigs of the party falling and others taking over.

Even though some of the constituencies have their primaries rescheduled, majority were held today.

In the Gomoa West Constituency in the Central region, Head of Corporate Communications of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Samuel Fletcher beat the incumbent Francis Kojo Arthur with 4,494 votes while the latter had 1,284.

On the other hand, Mr Abraham Amaliba, a lawyer lost his bid to lead the party in the Bolgatanga Central constituency.

Allan Kamote lands in Accra to face Tagoe

Gyan and Tagoe

The Tanzanian faces Asamoah Gyan's boxer, Emmanuel Game Boy Tagoe for the Ghanaian's WBA International Lightweight belt at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night

Allan Kamote (26-8-4, 15 KO’s) has arrived in Ghana for his Friday throwdown versus Emmanuel “Game Boy” Tagoe (24-1, 11 KO’s) at the Accra Sports Stadium Sports Hall.

Kamote touched down at Kotoka international Airport in Accra on Tuesday afternoon accompanied by his trainer.

Raheem Sterling

Four months after quitting Liverpool for Manchester City, Raheem Sterling will have the first opportunity to justify the move by getting one over his former employers when the teams meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Sterling joined City in the close season in a deal worth up to 49 million pounds ($74.49 million), but the circumstances surrounding the transfer left a bitter taste in the mouths of many Liverpool fans.

Sterling's relationship with Liverpool had soured in the lead up to the transfer after he gave an unauthorised interview to the BBC.

K T Hammond

Per the directive K T Hammond must account for the difference of $900,000 after the drill ship was sold at $25 million to in 2001 to defray a $19.5 million debt owed Societe-Generale Bank

The Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) has been directed by government to investigate NPP Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa K.T Hammond on the disbursement of $900,000 from the sale of the drill ship which belonged to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) .

This was contained in a government white paper on the report by the Judgment Debt Commission.

The White Paper states that “K. T. Hammond sold the Drill ship for US$24 million, used US$19.5 million to pay off the [judgment] debt, and gave US$1 million to the London solicitors, who had represented Ghana in the drill ship sale negotiations, Constant & Constant.”

President John Dramani Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama said the expansion of the National Democratic Congress electoral college is to purge the party of the past mistakes that dwindled their votes.

He said the NDC lost a total of 22 constituencies to opposition parties due to litigations after primaries, a situations he said created great disparity in the parliamentary and Presidential votes in those constituencies.

President Mahama, who was addressing the Greater Accra Region House of Chiefs at Dodowa as part of his changing lives tour of the region, said in most cases disgruntled defeated candidates either run as independent candidates or threw their weight behind opponents, thereby denying the Party the necessary votes.

Irene Logan

Irene Logan has opened up on her love life and the rumoured child in an interview on Viasat1 TV morning show.

The ‘"’m in love with devil" crooner, Irene Logan has opened up on her love life and the rumoured child in an interview on Viasat1 TV morning show.

Afrosoul/pop singer debunks the rumour making waves in the news sometimes back that she has a kid.

"Yes! People have been seeing me around and some pictures on instagram with a little baby girl; she is my niece and not my daughter."

On marriage proposal, she said "I love family and I will love to settle down anytime soon."

She responded to same question on Hot FM on Saturday, stating that she is in a relationship and the question should rather be, what is he waiting for?

Robert Mugabe

A report by howafrica.com indicated that Mr. Mugabe described President's Mahama's latest move as shameful.

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe has hit hard at President Mahama following his decision to sympathize with the French over recent attacks which killed hundreds of people.

A report by howafrica.com indicated that Mr. Mugabe described President's Mahama's latest move as a 'disgrace' to Africa.

"Mahama did little or nothing as an Ecowas Chairman in helping curb the rebellious situation in Nigeria and the rest of the African countries suffering in the hands of rebels on this continent. And the next thing I hear is Mahama is up condemning French attacks while he has not started or finished the attacks on his own personality for the mess he has done to his country and people," Mugabe said.

"I want that man to first address his own problems before extending hands. Or is it one of his usual means of deceiving the ignorant whites for loans which he never uses to build anything for his people but spend on himself and sympathisers. In fact, that man is a disgrace to his people and Africa," Mr. Mugabe fumed.

What Do You Know About Presidency – Mahama Hit Bawumia

President John Dramani Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has lashed out at some elements in the opposition especially New Patriotic Party's Vice Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for continually describing him as incompetent.

In an unusually fiery speech at the launch of Greater Accra NDC Agenda 2016 in Accra on Monday, the President lambasted leaders of NPP, saying they did not know what it meant to be President.

Singling out Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for criticism, President Mahama said the running mate to the party’s flagbearer had not held any position or undertaken any responsibility that came close to the work of the President, yet he always saw the need to call him incompetent.

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to return to England's Premier League but the Italian manager with one of the most garlanded records in world football is not interested in taking any new job this season.

Ancelotti, who won the Premier League-FA Cup double with Chelsea during his previous stint in English football, has had his name linked with a possible return to Stamford Bridge following the London club's early season woes under Jose Mourinho.

Yet talking to BBC Radio on Sunday, Ancelotti ruled out the prospect of any return to the game in 2014-15, effectively ruling out the possibility that he would take over this season should Mourinho's increasingly shaky reign come to an end.

Zambia, Uganda, Morocco advance

Uganda

Midfielder Farouk Miya bagged a brace to help Uganda trounce Togo 3-0 on Sunday and advance to the group stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in Africa.

Captain Geoffrey Massa scored the other goal in Kampala as Uganda qualified 4-0 on aggregate after matching their record home victory margin in a qualifier for the global football showpiece.

Zambia also advanced from the second knockout round with second half goals by Lubambo Musonda and Winston Kalengo delivering a 2-0 win over Sudan in Ndola.

The Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets), among the strongest African national teams never to play at the World Cup, progressed 3-0 overall.

Four Toronto sisters were shocked to learn, through online media, that their long-lost mother is in hospital in Ghana after escaping from a frenzied mob who accused her of being a witch.

The news headline out of Ghana was horrifying enough: “Elderly disabled woman accused of witchcraft narrowly escapes lynching.”

But more horrifying for four Toronto sisters was the discovery that the mentally ill woman who was attacked by a mob while wandering naked through the streets of Accra was actually their long-lost mother.

Seth Terkper

Ghana’s total debt stood at GHC92.2 billion as of September 2015, Finance minister Seth Terkper has revealed.

He explains that the government had to take the monies from the international market to enable it embark on essential infrastructure projects and to service existing debts which had reached their repayment period.

Government has in the course of the year taken a 1billion Eurobond and 1.2billion Cocoa Syndicated loan, all from the international market.

Andre Ayew

Assistant Ghana captain Andre Ayew has suffered a slight knee injury during Saturday's training at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars team arrived in their home capital just after dawn following a 0-0 draw with Comoros in Friday in the first leg of the round two qualifier for the Fifa 2018 World Cup.

The influential player was widely acclaimed as Ghana's best man against the islanders and ahead of the second leg in Kumasi, a potential absence will be keenly missed.

Shatta Wale,VVIP, 4X4, R2Bees, Bisa Kdei, Kiss Daniel Others To Perform At MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2015

4syte awards 2015

The 7th edition of MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards is set for Saturday November 14, 2015 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Organizers of the event have revealed that the stage will be graced by show stopping artiste from Ghana and Nigeria.

CEO of 4Syte TV Ignace Hego has described the artiste on the bill as “Music Super Powers”.

“I want to describe the artistes performing on stage at the awards night as Music Super Powers because they are all great musicians, they all have massive following, they chat topping songs and I know they will put up mind blowing performances”.

The long list of performers at the awards night include, Shatta Wale, R2Bees, EL, VVIP, Keche, D-Black, 4X4, Bisa Kdei, Kiss David from Nigeria, among others.

Ignace also disclosed that the trending hover board would be a major feature at this year's event. According to him hosts on the red carpet will do their all their interviews standing on the hover board and any celebrity who knows how to ride can bring their board on the red carpet to show their skills.

Martin Amidu and Anas

MP for Asuogyaman, Kofi Osei Ameyaw is demanding the establishment of an independent commission to probe claims that government sponsored private investigations to expose corrupt judges and MPs.

According to the MP, the claims which were made by former Attorney General Martin Amidu, is “shaking the foundations of the separation of powers enshrined in the 1992 constitution."

The separation of powers meant to keep the Executive and the Judiciary at arms’ length is being endangered and along with it the independence of judges, the MP expressed concern.

Seth Terkper

Lecturer of Business and Finance department of the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Laud Mensah has identified the need to cut government expenditure as the one of the key things the 2016 budget must achieve.

With the minister of finance, Seth Terkper set to deliver the 2016 Budget in parliament come Friday 13th November 2015, Pulse Business is sampling the expert opinions of economists and analysts on what a transformational budget will must look like, cognizant of the current economic challenges bedevilling the country.

Lecturer of Business and Finance department of the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Laud Mensah has identified the need to cut government expenditure as the one of the key things the 2016 budget must achieve.

Herve Renard

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Herve Renard has been sacked as manager of French Ligue 1 club Lille, less than six months after being appointed.

"LOSC announce the decision to amicably end its collaboration with Herve Renard. Herve Renard is therefore no longer the coach of LOSC," read a statement on the club's website on Wednesday.

The 47-year-old Frenchman, who led the Ivory Coast to Cup of Nations glory in February, was only appointed in May following the departure of Rene Girard but leaves with 2011 double winners Lille in 16th place in Ligue 1 after 13 games.

Kweku Baako Jnr

Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Kweku Baako Jnr has discredited recent allegations by former Attorney General, Mr Martin Amidu, that government had commissioned Tiger Eye PI to uncover the rot in the judicial system.

According to him, the supposed evidence Mr Amidu claimed to have in respect of his allegations were wrong, adding that his "pillar" of evidence to show that there’s a connection between Tiger Eye and government relative to judicial corruption investigation had collapsed.

Describing Mr Amidu as a person with integrity, Mr Baako nonetheless, said it was worrying the tangent on which he was making his allegations.

Franz Beckenbauer

Bayern Munich will stand by honourary club president Franz Beckenbauer amid calls for the embattled German legend to explain his part in the 2006 World Cup scandal, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said.

Beckenbauer, 70, headed up Germany's organising committee for the 2006 World Cup finals, the awarding of which has become the subject of a police investigation here after magazine Spiegel made allegations that Fifa votes were bought in 2000.

'The Kaiser' has remained silent even after Wolfgang Niersbach resigned as president of the German Football Association (DFB) on Monday and took "political responsibility" for the scandal.

On Tuesday, the DFB confirmed reports of a draft agreement, signed in part by Beckenbauer, which daily Bild claims was aimed at buying "votes for the German bid" in July 2000 – just four days before Germany was awarded the 2006 World Cup.

But Rummenigge says the current German league leaders will stand by his former Bayern and West Germany teammate Beckenbauer, who captained his country to the 1974 World Cup title and coached the triumphant 1990 team.

Valbuena has no ill will towards Benzema

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema

Mathieu Valbuena feels "no particular animosity" towards his France colleague Karim Benzema, who has been charged in the sex tape blackmail affair involving the midfielder, Valbuena's lawyer said on Tuesday.

"There was no animosity before and there still is none," Didier Domat, representing Valbuena, told AFP as he called for "prudence" after extracts were released to the press of telephone recordings of Benzema discussing the affair.

"One cannot remain indifferent to what one sees in the press. Certainly if we discover that all this is true, he (Valbuena) will not be his friend," continued the lawyer for the 31-year-old Lyon player.

Kwesi Nyantaky

Kwesi Nyantakyi has been sworn in as the President of the Ghana Football Association for a third successive term at the Ghanaman Soccer of Excellence.

Prof. Stephen Adei

The former Reactor of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof. Stephen Adei has called for the need for a National Universal Pension for all Ghanaians by virtue of their citizenship.

The former GIMPA Reactor made the proposal at a symposium to mark the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of Social Security in Ghana last Thursday.

Speaking on the topic, “Social Security – The Way Forward”, Prof. Adei said the new scheme when adopted will replace the Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) program.

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