[ads2] The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Constituency, Michael Okyere Baafi for wins Lifetime in a Portrait award Contributing to Business development The former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, has been presented with the Lifetime in a portrait award in a plush but short ceremony. The Member of Parliament, known for gis philanthropic activities including controbiting to Sports in diverse ways expressed appreciation to the organisers Under the patronage of His Excellency, John Agyekum Kuffuor, I was honoured yesterday by the Lifetime in a Portrait Award as the Business Promoter of the Decade.[ads2] The…
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[ads3] The wrongful arrest of Mr. Yasser Alia a Syrian Businessman, by security operatives recently has stirred some media persons to react. A further probe into the matter which dominated many media platforms a few days ago clearly shows a calculated attempt to smear the businessman and philanthropist. Indications are that some enemies of Mr. Alia are allegedly on a mission seeking to drag his name into the mud.[ads1] Mr. Yasser Alia is a well-established Syrian Businessman, who owns chains of businesses across Africa and the world is currently resident in Accra, Ghana and for the past ten years has…
[ads1] A 25-year-old Ghanaian woman residing in Miami-USA has been shot dead. Police say the incident involving one Rachel Maame Adwoa Amuah occurred on the seventh-floor of a high-rise building Thursday [May 6 2021] morning at around 1:20 a.m. on the 698 NE First Ave.[ads2] According to reports by Miami Local 10 News, the police after receiving a distress call in the area found the victim Maame Adwoa Amuah severely wounded around her neck from an apparent gunshot. She was however taken to the Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition but died shortly after.[ads3] “Right now, we have…
[ads1] Bukom Boxing Ltd and Rocabella Gives, a charity organization based in the USA on Monday presented some provisions to the national boxing team, the Black Bombers who are preparing for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The provisions include milo, milk, energy drinks, fruit drinks, mineral water, oil and bags of rice.[ads2] Making the presentation at the Trust Sports Emporium, Mr. Raymond Tibson CEO of Bukom Boxing said they heard and saw the need to support the team so that they make an impact at the 2020 Olympic Games which begins on July 28, 2021 to August 8, 2021. He…
[ads1] Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Hon. Okoe Vanderpuije on behalf of his constituents on Saturday promised to give Gh¢10,000 to the national boxing team, Black Bombers towards their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This was after the coach of the Black Bombers, Dr. Ofori Asare had appealed to Ghanaians to support the team at the Euroka Boxing Promotion to celebrate the May Day.[ads2] Hon. Okoe Vanderpuije who is a boxing fan said his example must be emulated by others for the Bombers to feel loved to go all out to sacrifice and win glory for Ghana.[ads3]…
[ads1] Ghana 4x100m men’s relay team managed to pick bronze medal at the World Relay Championship in Poland, but were later disqualified after a replay of the race. Ghana’s disqualification follows the exchange batons outside the changeover zone in the finals on Sunday night.[ads2] Ghana finished 3rd (39.11) to clinch the bronze medal but were later disqualified after replay showed that Joseph Paul Amoah, who ran the anchor leg, received the baton from Joseph Oduro Manu outside the changeover zone.[ads3] However, Ghana maintains its automatic qualification to the Olympic Games after placing second in the heats and also qualifying for the…
[ads1] Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been named among five winners of the 2021 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award for Women Scientists in the Developing World. The OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World recognises the achievements of researchers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge.[ads2] Her research work which won her the award focuses on identifying and characterizing the presence of both inorganic and organic contaminants in water, food, soil, the atmosphere, and other environmental matrices, and on developing…
[ads1] A Ugandan journalist working for the state broadcaster has been shot dead in a confrontation with security forces. Robert Kagolo was killed at his late brother’s home that was being guarded by the Local Defence Unit (LDU), a civilian paramilitary force.[ads2] Two LDU officers have been arrested over the incident. The family had requested security from the LDU after the kidnapping and killing of Mr Kagolo’s brother Samuel Musiitwa.[ads3] The journalist was returning to the house on Thursday evening after his brother’s burial when he became involved in a confrontation with the officers. It is reported that he had…
[ads1] Five people have been arrested over the violent theft of two French bulldogs belonging to US artist Lady Gaga. In February attackers shot dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest and took Lady Gaga’s dogs, Koji and Gustav.[ads2] Mr Fischer had to have part of his lung removed but survived the attack, and has since left the hospital.[ads3] Click to read full story [ads5]
[ads1] A prominent Kenyan doctor who became an anti-vaccine campaigner and conspiracy theorist has died from the disease. Dr Stephen Karanja said it was unnecessary to vaccinate Kenyans against Covid-19.[ads2] Instead, he argued for steam inhalation and a cocktail of drugs, including hydroxychloroquine and zinc. He also spread conspiracy theories, involving Bill Gates and population control. Dr Karanja died on Thursday in the high dependency unit of a private hospital in the capital Nairobi.[ads3] More than 800,000 Kenyans have now been vaccinated, with no severe side effects being reported. Before his death, Dr Karanja was the chair of the Catholic…