BNI Raid On Akufo Addo's Home: Ignore The 'Prank' - Gov't

Omane Boamah

Government has responded to claims that the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), had planned to raid the Nima residence of Nana Akufo Addo, flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

This was after some members of the NPP on Friday gathered in front of Nana Addo’s residence to protect it against any raid.

The claims follow the raiding of the office of the Danquah Institute and the home of Captain Edmund Koda (rtd), the head of security of opposition leader Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday. Click to read more

US economic growth revised upward

 The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to official figures.

The US commence department revised its fourth quarter GDP to upward from an initial estimate of 0.7%.

Overall, the US economy is estimated to have grown at a rate of 2.4% for all of 2015.
One reason for the revised figure was greater consumer spending than officials initially thought, boosted by an improving labour market.

Kwahu Easter Fair

 The Kwahu Easter Trade Fair and Exhibition 2016 has began at Nkawkaw in the Kwahu West Municipality.

Opening the fair, the first Vice-President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce (GNCC), Mr Clement Osei Amoah said the Kwahu Easter celebration besides its entertainment is also being used to promote the economic development of the area.

He said the organization of the trade fair at the district level is to provide an avenue for small and medium scale industries in the district level to promote their activities and help create employment for the youth.

I Will Force BNI To Release Ex-SA Police - Atta Akyea

 Atta Akyea

Lead Counsel of the arrested Ex-South African Police Officers Samuel Atta Akyea has revealed that he will compel the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) to respect the order of an Accra Circuit court to admit his clients to bail.

An Accra Circuit Court on Thursday granted bail to all 3 SA ex-police officers, but they were immediately whisked away by the BNI after court proceedings.

This, Atta Akyea observed, is an affront to the legal proceedings as well as an embarrassment to the state considering the manner in which the BNI conducted itself, threatening to cite them for contempt.

He, therefore, stated that he will start the processes to enforce the court’s order for the release of the ex- police officers from BNI custody.

Woyome Attacked At Achimota Mall...Pay Back Our Money Now!!!

Woyome

There was drama at the Achimota Shopping Mall in Accra last Saturday when a man accosted businessman and National Democratic Congress (NDC) financier, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, for duping the state in the sum of GHC51.2 million.

The man, angered by Woyome’s inability to refund the GHC51.2 million dubiously paid to him by the state, confronted the NDC financier and enquired when he was going to pay back the money.

An eyewitness account indicated that Mr Woyome was seated at an eatery with his family having dinner when the man, yet to be identified, rushed on the businessman and asked him to cough out the money.

“While Mr Woyome was enjoying his meal, the man stood at a distance and watched him for some time, after which he approached him to find out whether he was the Woyome who had defrauded the state,” the eyewitness asserted.

President gives Volta Star striking workers ultimatum

President Mahama in Todome

President John Dramani Mahama says workers of Volta Star Textiles must choose between governments paying their 11- month salary arrears or recapitalization of the textile factory for work to resume.

According to him, government cannot do both.

The operations of the Volta Star Textile factory has been hampered for close to over a decade now, owing to poor management, which led to the  company folding up in 2005, and its asserts liquidated.

A 3 million Ghana Cedi- recapitalisation by government in 2008, however saw the factory begin operations again employing over 1300 workers.

NPP creating artificial tension in Ghana – Gov’t

Nana Akufo-Addo, 2016 Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party

The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has denied embarking on any raid at the residence of Capt (Rtd) Edmund Koda, the head of security of Nana Akufo-Addo, according to Communications Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah.

Dr. Boamah said reports of raids at Koda’s house and the Danquah Institute are false and pranks aimed at “creating artificial tension in the country.”

Personnel of the state security outfit allegedly ransacked the house of the retired army officer and the offices of the Danquah Institute – a pro-NPP think tank - Thursday following the arrest of three South African ex-police men who were training security detail of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central region.

Kofi Adams Jabs Nana Addo: His Campaign Is 'Weak'...Going To Kwahu For A Clean-Up Is 'Pretentious'

NDC National Organizer, Kofi Adams

National Organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams has described as pretentious and bad leadership the decision by Flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo to partake in a clean-up exercise in Kwahu during this year's Easter.

According to him, Nana Akufo-Addo is taking undue advantage of the Kwahu Easter Festival to stage the clean-up exercise in order to campaign; stressing the campaign strategy is weak.

Speaking on Okay Fm’s Ade Akye Abia Morning Show, Kofi Adams said Nana Akufo-Addo has adopted a strategy to use already crowded Ghanaians at a particular place because he cannot pull numbers wherever he goes and then campaign with few of his supporters amidst the crowd to presume to the unsuspecting Ghanaians that all have gathered in his name.

Brussels attacks: Belgian police arrest six suspects

Armed police patrolled the streets in Schaerbeek after the arrests

Belgian police have arrested six people in Brussels as a major investigation continues into attacks that claimed 31 lives in the city on Tuesday.

The arrests were made in the Schaerbeek district. There is no word yet on the identities of the suspects or their possible connection to the attacks.

Separately, in France, a suspect who was plotting an attack has been arrested near Paris, officials said.

Concentrate on football not the bull***t - Grant tells Ghanaians

Ghana coach Avram Grant

Avram Grant has told Ghanaians to “concentrate on the football and not the ‘bull***t” if the country wants to be great at football.

The Israeli has been under intense pressure over his recent freequent travels and and ‘unauthorised monitoring” and been criticised at the highest level including the sports ministry.

He clearly sought to hit back at some of those criticism after a 3-1 win over Mozambique at the Accra Sports Stadium that takes Ghana to within touching distance of a seventh straight appearance at the Nations Cup.

3 SA Ex-cops Storm Court With 7 Lawyers...Granted Bail

The three South African ex-police officers arrested for training bodyguards and other personnel of New Patriotic Party (NPP) leaders have been granted bail in the sum of GHC60,000.

Major Ahmed Shaik Hazis (rtd), 54; Warrant Officer Denver Dwayhe, 33, and Captain Mlungiseli Jokani, 45, were each admitted to a GHC20,000-bail with a surety by an Accra Circuit Court after the Police prosecutors presented their case against them.

The three ex-cops, who were picked up at Agona Duakwa in the Central region for acts deemed as a threat to national security by the Bureau of National Investigations, pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful training and making false declaration when they made their first appearance in court Thursday afternoon.

NPP Poses The Greatest National Security Threat To Ghana- Alhaji Dori

Alhaji Dori

Following the story of the three ex-police officers from South Africa currently under the BNI custody for suspicious conducts and engaging in acts that have serious National security implications.

Alhaji Dori a leading member of the NDC says he is worried over the development as this tactically inferior tactics of engaging foreign ex-service men in training some NPP quasi- security persons for the protection of Nana Addo and Dr. Bawumia poses a serious National Security threat to the nation.

They were allegedly brought into Ghana by Captain Koda, the head of security for NPP flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo-Addo.

NPP claims the training was to enable its security personnel perfect crowd control and better protect the flagbearer.

However, this behavior by the NPP poses a very serious National Security threat especially going into the 2016 general elections and this issue must be taken as a serious National Security breach. The NPP must therefore be on the National security radar as the party needs to be closely monitored.

Pray for Ghana's future this Easter - Nana Addo tells Ghanaians

Nana Akufo-Addo, NPP flagbearer

The 2016 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to use the Easter festivities to strengthen their faith in God and pray for a prosperous future for the country in spite of economic hardships.

In his Easter message, Nana Akufo-Addo said “For us in Ghana, the festivities should be a time of renewed hope in the midst of the numerous challenges and economic difficulties confronting our country. Easter is the testimony of the possibility for a new life of hope. Thus, let us renew and strengthen our faith in God and continue to pray for a free and prosperous future for Ghana. I am confident that we can transform our nation and use all the blessings that the Almighty has bestowed on us to bring wealth to all our people, if we work at it."

Claudio Bravo relishing clash with Lionel Messi

Claudio Bravo is excited about the opportunity to go head-to-head with Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi when Chile host Argentina in their World Cup qualifier.

Santiago is the location for Thursday's CONMEBOL qualifying fixture, a repeat of last year's Copa America final.

Bravo and Co. came out on top against Messi that day via a penalty shoot-out as Chile reigned supreme in South America, and the national team captain is relishing another opportunity to face the Argentine skipper.

What's The Fuss About NPP Hiring SA Ex-Policemen To Train Its Members? - Awuku Asks

Awuku

The New Patriotic Party has disclosed that it is responsible for the entry of the three retired South African Police Officers into the country.

Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, the National Youth Organizer of the NPP Sammy Awuku revealed that the NPP hired the services of the South African nationals to organize security trainings for the party functionaries.

According to him, the security of the NPP flagbearer Nana Addo and his Running Mate Dr. Bawumia as well as executives of the party is paramount to the party.

Therefore, the NPP brought the three retired Police Officers to the country to help train the bodyguards of the party's leadership and members to safeguard themselves against any security threats.

I did not convince Kwarasey to come back - Avram Grant

 Adam Kwarasey

Black Stars coach Avram Grant has disclosed that he never convinced prodigal goalie Adam Kwarasey to make a comeback saying 'I do not convince players to play for Ghana.'

The Portland Timbers shot-stopper clashed with the Black Stars goalkeepers' trainer, Nassam Yakubu, publicly questioning his competence and fairness after he was excluded from the starting line up against starting line-up against Germany and Portugal during the 2014 World Cup

The former Stromsgodset shot stopper turned down numerous invitations handed him by stand-in coach Maxwell Konadu during the Afcon 2015 qualifiers and did same when Avram Grant assumed post as the coach of the Black Stars.

Jake's Biggest Handicap . . . - Kwesi Pratt Reveals

Kwesi Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has pointed out what he considers to be the biggest drawback of former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Jake Obetsebi Lamptey in his illustrious political career.

Commenting on the demise of the NPP stalwart, Mr. Pratt noted that though the opposition party's former National Chair played an instrumental role in Ghana's politics, his inability to speak any Ghanaian language was his "biggest handicap".

Mr. Obetsebi passed away in London on Sunday, March 20.

Following his death, several political figures, socio-economic commentators and Ghanaians have glowing paid tribute to him.

Nyaho-Tamakloe Doesn't Even Pay Dues...He's Not Part Of NPP – Obiri Boahen

Obiri Boahen

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen has scoffed at the credentials of Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe as a leading member of the ‘Elephant’ fraternity.

He noted on Neat FM’s morning show 'Ghana Montie' that, Nyaho-Tamakloe is not even a member of the opposition party – after explaining that his conduct is rather a dent on the image of the party.

“Nyaho-Tamakloe is not part of the NPP so he should let the party be,” he said – but host of the program, Kwesi Aboagye hastily asked him [Obiri Boahen] if Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is not a leading member of the NPP.

“Apuu tor! Who is a founding member? Don’t provoke me with that to hang up the call,” he angrily shot back.

Shatta Wale's Wife Gets Brand New Customized Car For 'Sweet Interview'

Shatta Wale

Dancehall king, Shatta Wale has bought for his wife, Shatta Michy, a brand new customized Hyundai Sonata 2015 model estimated at $19,923.


This comes at the back of an interview she granted to Delay that she is ready to go all through with Shatta Wale even though her marriage life hasn’t been a smooth ride.


After she received the car, she took to her facebook page and posted, “u the real MVP Bae says , you loyal, I’ll make every girl jealous of u, I’ll teach men how to treat their Queens …. Thanks Hun, I appreciate, now oya chop a million kisses meet me at home for a “thank u treat” fit for a King.”

'Extra rest will help Man City in derby'

Manager Manuel Pellegrini

Manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his Manchester City side will benefit from going into Sunday's Premier League game at home to neighbours Manchester United with an extra 48 hours rest behind them.

City reached the Champions League quarterfinals by eliminating Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday while United were knocked out of the Europa League two days later by bitter rivals Liverpool.

"If you have 24-48 hours more rest it's important, it's not a decisive thing for the game but you can prepare better," Pellegrini told reporters on Friday.

I Don’t Know Ghana’s Position On GAY Rights – Victor Smith

Victor Smith

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith says he is unable to state what Ghana’s position is on the issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.

His comments come after Minority MPs in the Scottish Parliament stormed out of their parliament upon arrival of the President John Mahama who is on a state visit over claims that Ghana tolerates abuses on homosexuals. They argued the presence of Mr. Mahama was an affront to the gay community in their country since they respect and recognize their rights.

The action has been roundly criticized by several Ghanaians respected Ghanaian lawyer Ace Ankomah. The astute lawyer in his remarks on the matter described the action by the MPs as cheap, crass and low.

However speaking on Kasapa FM, Ambassador Victor Smith, who is part of President Mahama’s entourage stated that as a representative of Ghana in the UK, he’ll repeat the same statements late President Mills made that Ghana does not support gay practices in the country, if he (Victor Smith) should ever be asked abroad about Ghana’s position on the matter.

Prez Mahama Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree

Prez Mahama

The University of Aberdeen has conferred an honorary degree of Doctors of Laws (LLD) on President John Mahama.

The convocation, which took place at the University’s Kings College forms part of the President’s working visit to Scotland.

"Let me express, on behalf of the good people of Ghana, my wife Lordina and my family, appreciation to the Faculty and Staff for this recognition and honour done me. I consider this an honour for all Ghanaians and it is a reflection of the strides we have made as a people, both internationally and at home. I therefore dedicate this Doctor of Laws honorary degree to the people of Ghana," President Mahama wrote on his facebook wall.

President Mahama left Accra for Glasgow on Wednesday accompanied, by the First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, Foreign Minister Hanna S. Tetteh (MP), Communications Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and the Education Minister, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman.

I’ve 4,500 Workers – Ibrahim

Ibrahim Mahama

IBRAHIM MAHAMA, brother of President Mahama, has described as “wicked” an alleged defamatory statement made about him and the president by Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka ‘Wontumi,’ the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

“Wontumi said dangerous and wicked lies about me and President Mahama when he told a huge crowd at Obuasi that we had stolen state money which we had used to buy a plane for luxurious trips to South Africa whilst the masses suffered,” he stated.

Addressing a packed High Court 7 in Kumasi presided over by Charles Adjei Wilson on Wednesday, Ibrahim stated that he was a prominent businessman who owned four big companies which offered employment to 4,500 people in the country.

Ibrahim, who was for the first time giving evidence in court in a case he sued Wontumi for GH¢5 million for peddling falsehood to defame him in public, insisted that he was a decent person who had acquired his wealth through hard work and genuine means.

Reds, Dortmund seal spot in quarters

Liverpool

Liverpool eased past Manchester United to seal their place in the draw for the quarterfinals of the Europa League, where Borussia Dortmund and holders Sevilla are looking like the teams to beat.

Jurgen Klopp's side saw off old rivals Manchester United as a 1-1 second-leg draw at Old Trafford on Thursday saw them win their last-16 tie 3-1 on aggregate.

United had it all to do after losing last week's first leg 2-0 but they were given hope when Anthony Martial scored from the penalty spot just past the half-hour mark after the Frenchman was fouled in the box by Nathaniel Clyne.

COCOBOD calls for measures to stop illegal miners from destroying cocoa farms.

Cocoa beans

The Chair of the Supreme Consultative Council (SCC) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Alhaji Idriss Alhassan, is calling for measures to check the destruction of cocoa farms by illegal miners in cocoa growing areas.

Addressing a forum organised by the COCOBOD at Dunkwa-On-Offfin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region for Cocoa farmers, Mr. Alhassan said the cocoa sector could face a major setback if the menace by the illegal miners is not addressed.

He said large cocoa farms are being destroyed in search for gold, calling on government to stop granting licence to small scale miners operating in cocoa growing areas.
Ghana is struggling to to meet its targeted cocoa production. The country imported 15,500 tons of cocoa beans from neighbouring Ivory Coast in the 2014/2015 crop season, according to the finance minister, Seth Terkper.

Mahama has no guts to fight corruption – NPP

Nana Akomea

Opposition New Patriotic Party has maintained that President John Mahama has shown that he lacks the mettle to win the fight against corruption.

Chronicling a number of views expressed by some eminent Ghanaians depicting corruption in the country, the NPP asserted “President Mahama has not shown the needed guts adequate to fight corruption.”

In a statement signed by its Communications Director Nana Akomea, the party further noted:

“There is a clear vacuum in the national leadership in the fight against corruption.

UEFA Europa League Fixtures

UEFA Europa League

Thursday 17 March 2016

"There Is A Credible Terrorist Threat" Says National Security

Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Communications

The National Security Council on the basis of briefings by the intelligence agencies and partners has determined that "there is a credible terrorist’s threat" to all countries in the sub-region including Ghana.

The Council advised the general public to be vigilant, cautious, curious, and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.

Chaired by the President who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the National Security Council reviewed the security situation in the country in the wake of an upsurge of terrorist attacks in the West Africa sub-region - Mali, Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, and current intelligence on extremist activities in the region.

Ato Forson - Bawumia won’t succeed with lies

Ato Forson

Deputy Finance Minister, Cassel Ato Forson has described as mischievous and very dangerous, a deliberate attempt by NPP’s Vice Presidential candidate to misrepresent facts about Ghana’s debt stock.

In his opinion, the subjective analysis by NPP’s Vice Presidential Candidate, who is now leading the party’s 2016 campaign, is intended to mislead unsuspecting Ghanaians to score cheap political points. Mr Forson is particularly worried because the agenda by the NPP and Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia who was once a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank can affect Ghana’s image.

Barca's terrific trio down Arsenal

Barcelona

Barcelona's dynamic attacking trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi were too strong for Arsenal as all three scored in a 3-1 victory in Barcelona on Wednesday that sent the Spanish side into the Champions League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate.

Brazil's Neymar opened the scoring in the first half as the home side dominated the early play, but Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny curled in an excellent finish to spark life into the visitors after the break.

Suarez, however, launched himself into the air to meet a Dani Alves cross and send a superb volley into the top corner to suppress a second-half revival by the English side, who have now been knocked out of the tournament in the last 16 for six successive seasons.

Group offers to organize Mahama-Akufo-Addo debate

Akufo-Addo (right) in a handshake with President Mahama

A group calling itself People’s Forum-Ghana is offering to organize the much anticipated debate between President John Mahama and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo.

The offer comes after President Mahama threw a challenge during an interview on TV3 to Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of the November 7, general elections.

According to the group, it had started the process of designing the modalities and form the debate would take and would complete same after consulting President Mahama, Nana Addo and other stakeholders.

Sports minister jabs Avram Grant again

Youth and Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye

Youth and Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has claimed that “all of us can do” aspects of Ghana boss Avram Grant’s job as it exist in his latest jobe at the Israeli.

Vanderpuye has been criticial of Grant’s decision to spend most of his time abroad and pulled no punches at an interraction with members of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana on Monday when he addressed the subject.

“I don’t believe we just pay him fifty thousand dollars for him to come two weeks to a month to a match, select the players, play the match and after that go away and then he will be doing jobs on other radio and television stations outside, as for that all of us can do it,” he said.

Grant has been back in Accra for two weeks now and spent time travelling to the Tema, Dawu and Accra league centers. That has impressed Vanderpuye.

Prez Mahama Needs Proper Briefing on Ghana’s Debt - Dr. Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-Presidential Candidate to Nana Akufo-Addo, has said that President John Mahama needs proper briefing on the true state of the borrowing that has occurred in the last 7 years.

This comes as a direct response to recent comments from the President underestimating the true extent of the NDC borrowing and the fact that the actual value of the debt in dollar terms estimated at the dollar value of the debt at the time of borrowing is some $37 billion.

“Our President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has recently made statements about Ghana’s public debt stock, the most recent being yesterday. Those statements clearly show that President needs a bit more briefing about Ghana’s public debt stock.

I'm Responsible For Maurice Ampaw's Accident - Owusu Bempah

Owusu Bempah

Founder and leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry International, Rev Owusu Bempah, has revealed ironically that he is responsible for the accident suffered by legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw recently.

Speaking on Happy FM's 'Nsem Pii' with Nyansa Boakwa, the Reverend Minister gave lucid indications that he was the cause of Dr Ampaw's accident.

"You remember that some challenged me on this same station and he provoked me to curse him. He had an accident recently and his car somersaulted 8 times." Rev. Bempah told Happy FM.

"I didn't pray that he should die that's why he only suffered some minor injuries so that he learns from this accident," He added.

Barca seek to keep record run rolling

Barcelona

A well-rested Barcelona look to take another step closer to the Spanish title when struggling Getafe visit the Camp Nou on Saturday looking like cannon fodder for the rampant European champions.

Barca haven't lost in a Spanish record 36 games to open up an eight-point lead over Atletico Madrid in the title race with just 10 games remaining.

Moreover, Luis Enrique's men have combined that run with a gruelling schedule and will start on Saturday having enjoyed their first free midweek since December.

Benitez given Newcastle rescue mission

 Rafael Benitez

 Rafael Benitez returned to English football on Friday with the task of saving Newcastle United from Premier League relegation after the struggling north-east side announced the Spaniard as their new manager.

Former Liverpool boss Benitez, sacked by Real Madrid earlier this season, has signed a three-year deal with Newcastle, who are currently second-bottom in the table with just 10 league games remaining this term.

His appointment was announced just hours after Newcastle confirmed earlier on Friday that they had sacked former manager Steve McClaren.

EC To Withdraw Licenses Of ‘Dead’ Political Parties

The Electoral Commission (EC) may soon withdraw the licenses of non-functioning political parties ahead of the November 7 general elections.

There are currently about 24 registered political parties on the EC books, but only the CPP, the NDC, the PNC and the NPP have consistently contested in the 4th Republican elections.

Speaking at a Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) round table discussion, the Director of Elections at the EC, Samuel Tettey, revealed his outfit is considering withdrawing the certificates of the defunct parties. “…

Stan Dogbe - EventPR did not print independence brochure

Stan Dogbe

Presidential staffer, Mr Stan Xoese Dogbe has reacted to allegations that his company, EventPR printed the 59th Independence brochure saying there was a false media agenda targeted at creating hatred for him

Below is a copy of Mr Dogbe's reaction

"... I was a business owner before entering politics. It is no secret that I run the EventPR Company.

It is a fact that the EventPR published the funeral brochure for my big sisters Hon. Hanna Tetteh and Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare. With all due respect, is it a sin for EventPR to do business because of my links with the company?

Liverpool beat United, Reus lifts BVB

Liverpool

A dominant Liverpool were worthy 2-0 winners over Manchester United as the old foes met in Europe for the first time on Thursday, while Borussia Dortmund outclassed Tottenham Hotspur in their Europa League last 16, first leg.

At a boisterous Anfield, Liverpool were on top from beginning to end as United lost to their great rivals for the first time under the stewardship of Louis van Gaal, a penalty from Daniel Sturridge and a Roberto Firmino effort separating the teams.

Jurgen Klopp's side will go to Old Trafford for the second leg next Thursday in a good position to advance to the quarterfinals, although that United retain any hope is largely down to David de Gea.

Woyome freed again

Businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome

“Today all those who have insulted me because of false information, I have forgiven them,” says embattled businessman, Alfred Agesi Woyome, after the Court of Appeal, in a unanimous decision, dismissed the state's challenge to his acquittal.

Reiterating his innocence in an interview with the media after an Appeals Court upheld a High Court decision that he committed no crime when government paid him the money as judgement debt in 2010, a bubbly Woyome expressed relief that after nearly five years of court action and media blitz on the scandal, he has been absolved of any criminal act.

NPP Issues STATEMENT On Independence Day Brochure Fiasco

Nana Akomea

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY BROCHURE FIASCO:
THERE MUST BE AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF INCOMPETENCE

To say that the deficiencies in the content and text of the March 6 2016 independence day brochure are bewildering is an understatement.

The designation of the Kenyan president as the President of Ghana (for instance) led Ghana to be held up to severe ridicule in the Kenyan press and social media circles.

How the official brochure for perhaps the biggest national event (outside the 2016 general elections) can be so full of mistakes (on literally every page) calls into question the competence of government and public officials at several levels, including the ministry of communications, the information services department, state protocol department and the flagstaff house communications office.

Big Match Feature: Madrid v Roma

Real Madrid

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Roma

Form guide (all competitions, most recent first)

Real Madrid: WWLDWW

Roma: WWWLWW

Real Madrid host AS Roma in the second leg of their round of 16 tie in pole position to reach the Uefa Champions League quarterfinals for the sixth season in a row.

Madrid have lost their last eight two-legged ties against Serie A sides, but first-leg goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jesé have put them in control of the tie.

Obinim accuses Sam Korankye Ankrah of fornication

Bishop Daniel Obinim

The anger in the leader and founder of the International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim could be hardly faded out as he continues to voice out new displeasures about the negativities people say about him day in and day out.

The 'Aboroso' man of God has recently accused Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah of the Royal House Chapel of fornication.

According to Angel Obinim who was on OB TV this weekend, before he was coming on the show that night, he entered in the spiritual realm and God revealed to him that Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah has been fornicating with members of his church, citing three instances.

I Am Not NDC — Asantehene

 Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has dismissed rumours that he is a member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying he is a Ghanaian and a father figure for his kinsmen.

He said he was neither a member nor an appendage of a particular group of people but was interested in the well-being of every Ghanaian and the advancement of the country.

The Asantehene, who was addressing a group of chiefs and elders of the Ashanti Kingdom on his return from South Africa, said each of the two main political parties, the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had occasionally accused him of belonging to either of the groups, but he would not be bothered by such utterances.
Speaking in Twi, the Asantehene indicated that when it suited either of the two, they would want to identify themselves with his kingdom and vice versa.

Kwabena Yeboah blasts GFA over Grant

WAG President Kwabena Yeboah

SWAG President Kwabena Yeboah believes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been soft in their approach to Black Stars coach Avram Grant.

The Israeli coach departed the shores of Ghana three months ago and has never returned. The Israeli has thus missed the commencement of the Ghana Premier league where he has been tasked to monitor and groom potential players into the national side.

The Ghana Football Association sent Grant a letter to return to post but Kwabena Yeboah believes the FA should be more firm in their approach.

Obinim - I Didn’t Know Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah ‘Was Such A Fool’

Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah

The International Godsway Ministries, head Bishop Daniel Obinim has responded to Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah recent comments about him. Watch the video in which Obinim challenged Korankye Ankrah to contest his powers, adding he didn’t know Korankye Ankrah was such a fool.

The Apostle General of the Royal House Chapel International, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah has waded into the argument as to whether the self-acclaimed ‘Bishop’ is really a servant of God.

Rev. Sam Korankye who believes that Obinim is tarnishing the image of Christians described church members of his church as a ‘bunch of ignorant people’.

According to him, right discerning members of the public will not worship under the feet of the embattled Bishop whose conduct in the past few years have been very questionable.

“Right discerning people will not sit under this man. Those who go to sit there and other such places is amazing. We have come to a place where people don’t care about the salvation of their souls anymore, they don’t care about what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell and the coming of Christ.

Ghana is 59 today

Dr Kwame Nkrumah, First President of Ghana

Today March 6, 2016 marks Ghana’s 59th independence anniversary.

President John Mahama will review a national parade of schoolchildren, voluntary organisations, and security services at the Independence Square in Accra.

In attendance will be Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Mário Vaz of Guinea Bissau.

Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule on 6th March, 1957.

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 Saturday 05 March 2016

United eye top four

Marcus Rashford

Manchester United's hopes of Champions League qualification are growing as their injury list shrinks and boss Louis van Gaal appears much more optimistic now than the man who recently looked set for the sack.

A fourth successive victory was ground out on Wednesday as Van Gaal's side beat Watford 1-0, moving them to within reach of the Premier League's top four as they prepare to visit West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

The two teenagers in United's starting line-up in midweek both acquitted themselves well, with Marcus Rashford proving more effective when switched from a central attacking role to the right wing for the second half.

In addition, Timothy Fosu-Mensah showed great composure to get through the game at centre-back despite having to play for 67 minutes with a yellow card to his name.

NDC Shai Osudoku Parliamentary Candidate Dead

Desmond William Ocloo

The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Shai Osudoku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Desmond William Ocloo, has been killed in a car crash at Atwedie near Juaso in the Ashanti Region last night.

Desmond William Ocloo was one of the two drivers who died when the GMC four runner he was driving collided with a mini bus.

Juaso police have confirmed the parliamentary candidate for Shai Osudoku was the one driving the GMC four runner.