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Manchester United full-back Timothy Fosu - Mensah has agreed a new four-year contract at old Trafford, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC. Talks over a new deal for Fosu-Mensah, 18, have been ongoing for several weeks -- with reports back in August claiming a deal had been struck. However, sources close to United now say the contract is expected to be finalised after the international break. Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has received death threats on Twitter, his mother has said on the social media network. Pilar Rubio posted a photo of a box containing a gun and bullets and a written message sent to her private Twitter account. She said she and her son had been targeted by another user who had sent the image along with a number of threats. Messages sent by the anonymous user included: "Do you want to see how James would look dead?" and "I'm coming to your house now, say goodbye to all your loved ones." Although Rubio's acc...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched its 2016 Manifesto today at the Trade Fair Centre in La Accra and main message to Ghanaians was on reviving Ghana’s economy through the implementation of several social and economic interventions. The manifesto’s highlights have been summarised below: - NPP will broaden the tax base with the formalisation of the economy - NPP will abolish the taxes on kayayei placed on them by the NDC gov't - NPP will introduce tax benefits for organisations that hire fresh graduates - NPP will abolish the 17.5% VAT on domestic airline tickets - NPP will shift the focus from taxation to production by reducing corporate tax rate from 25% to 20% - NPP will issue National ID cards in its first year - NPP will set up a financial stability council to revive the struggling financial sector - NPP will pass a fiscal responsibility law and a fiscal council will be set up to address the current level of debt - NPP will undertake an urgent and comprehen...

You can be assured Ghanaians will take a mile if you gave them an inch. Ever since New Patriotic Party presidential aspirant, Nana Addo was spotted in his car drinking a pack of Kalyppo - a popular fruit juice - Ghanaians have taken to social media to escalate what has now become #KalypoChallenge. Even though the first few photos that emerged were probably an attempt to tease the presidential hopeful, the tides turned in favour of the party and Kalyppo producers when people started sharing photos of themselves to counter the jokes, and now social media is bleeding with funny Kalyppo photos. Here are 11 of the most hilarious shots from the #kalyppochallenge that are bound to make your day or at least, put a smile on your face. Mog de phynomenon

Police in the Central Region have warned that people who refuse to vote on election day may be compelled to do so. Superintendent Isaac Amekudzi of Agona Odobeng in the Asikuma Odobeng Brakwa District was quoted as saying by ultimatefmonline.com that persons who will refuse to vote in the forthcoming general elections may be arrested. He said voting is a constitutional right and people who refuse to vote may be flouting the law. “Voting is all about democracy and also one’s civic responsibility to vote during election . So on the day of elections if you are seen loitering around and not voting as required, the police may be compelled to enforce the law by arresting you," he said. Superintendent Amekudzi appealed to Ghanaians to get and vote on that day, adding that failure to do so would amount to wasting national resources. Mog de phynomenon

The party had intended to launch its manifesto before the NDC but said the NDC is likely to plagiarise it ideas. The New Patriotic Party will today Sunday, October 9, 2016, launch its manifesto at the Trade Fair, La, in the Greater Accra Region. The party's manifesto launch comes on the heels of bitter accusation of alleged plagiarism of it manifesto by the National Democratic Congress and the All People's Congress (APC). It will become the fourth political party to launch its manifesto after the Progressive People's Party, NDC and the APC. The party had intended to launch its manifesto before the NDC but said the NDC is likely to plagiarise the manifesto. The manifesto is expected to explain how the party is going to implement its 1-district-factory policy, 1-village-1-dam and $1 million for all 270 constituencies. The party in a statement earlier said the “The launch of the manifesto, which contains the solutions Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the party propose to ...

Reports have been made of a member of the NPP's "Zongo for Change" group, Habib Lukeman, stabbed in the Sekondi constituency of the Western region during the voter-transfer exercise. StarrFMonline alleges that Habib was stabbed by some NDC thugs following a disagreement over the vote-transfer exercise. Meanwhile, coordinator for the "Zongo for Change" group, Omar Hamza claims Lukeman has been rushed to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional hospital after the attack and currently responding to intensive treatment. The troubling development follows the immediate closure of the EC office in Tamale after some rebels were seen firing warning shots amidst the ongoing voter transfer exercise there. .. Mog de phynomenon

Reports have been made of a member of the NPP's "Zongo for Change" group, Habib Lukeman, stabbed in the Sekondi constituency of the Western region during the voter-transfer exercise. StarrFMonline alleges that Habib was stabbed by some NDC thugs following a disagreement over the vote-transfer exercise. Meanwhile, coordinator for the "Zongo for Change" group, Omar Hamza claims Lukeman has been rushed to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional hospital after the attack and currently responding to intensive treatment. The troubling development follows the immediate closure of the EC office in Tamale after some rebels were seen firing warning shots amidst the ongoing voter transfer exercise there. .. Mog de phynomenon

The political landscape in Ghana is an adventure that takes the hardest minds and hearts to compete in. But sometimes things could just go in a way that may get you asking: "What the hell is going on?! ". But in all, peace first. With just about 63days to the polls, mog news network brings you these illustrations in our political history to makeup your Thursday morning. REMEMBER IT'S BALLOT NOT BULLET Facebook :Mog de phynomenon for more of this

The Cape Coast South constituency organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alfred Halm, is reported to have duped a mobile phone dealer after he refused to pay for 50 mobile phone devices he bought for his party's communications . After threatening to curse the NDC man, the mobile phone dealer, known as Mr. Acquah, got reported to Bakaano district police station where the NDC organizer, Alfred Halm, had filed a complaint. The mobile phone dealer, who later was granted bail by the Cape Coast South parliamentary candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Michael Arthur Dadzie, had later explained on August 12, 2016, Mr Halm and the regional communication officer of the NDC, Kwesi Dawood, approached him that they wanted to buy 50 pieces of mobile phones and that he should bring the devices to them at a hotel in Cape Coast. Alfred Halm (Right) and John Acquah Mr. Acquah then submitted the phones, comprising 30 pieces of ZTE Zmax and 20 pieces of HTC ...

One of the most controversial and outspoken members of the NPP, Kennedy Agyapong was spotted having a good time with an NDC affiliated group, the Doves of Mahama. The Member of Parliament of Assin North was seen in pictures that are going viral on the internet with the members of the said group, wearing huges smiles and clearly enjoying himself. He was also seen wearing NDC scarves around his neck as he took selfis with other NDC members. The photos have sparked specuations on where the true loyalties of Kennedy Agyapong lie. He has not stepped forward to address the motives behind his association with the NDC group but as the election period fast approaches, we will definitely see which side he truly stands with. Mog de phynomenon

Dr, Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was enstooled as the Nkosuohene of the Adankwaman Traditional Area. Dr. Bawumia, who was in the area for his week-long campaign tour, was installed as the "Nkosuohene" after the chiefs on Assin Damang in the Central Region agreed they couldn't let him leave the area without leaving a mark. The "Nkosuohene", to wit "Chief of Development", sees to the developmental progress of the community. Dr. Bawumia is thus expected to coordinate efforts and lead all development in the area. According to Nana Kwabena Waadie II, who is the Kyedomhen of Adankwaman, he was sure that the vice-presidential aspirant would help develop the area. The chief also expressed confidence in NPP winning the 2016 General Elections. Bawumia installed Nkosuohene of Adankwaman READ ALSO: NDC calls Bawumia a driver’s mate. Bawumia responds with a bang Chief of Assin Damang Nana Afansi Asiampa ...

Director of Operations for the election taskforce of the Ghana Police, Chief Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Agordzor says his outfit will soon invite NDC Communications Director for Asunafo South in the Brong Ahafo Region, Derrick Nii Lokko to assist the police with details of his claim that over 250 guns are in possession of both NPP and NDC supporters in the constituency. Derrick Nii Lokko has stated that supporters of the two biggest political parties in the country, NDC and NPP are hoarding over 250 guns for self-defense ahead of this year’s general elections. “Over 250 guns are currently in the possession of both NDC and NPP supporters. Most of the people in the area are having sophisticated ammunitions such as pump action guns in their custody” Nii Lokko told host of Adom FM’s current affairs programme “Burning Issues” while speaking on the recent happenings in the constituency. The residents’ fears follow recent violent clashes between some supporters of NDC and NPP after the o...

As the nationwide submissions of presidential and parliamentary candidature forms were ongoing, some very excitable aspirants expressed their excitement and joy in some very impressive ways with their supporters. That is what can be said about the PNC's parliamentary candidate for Bolgatanga, Thomas Akurugu. After the submitting his forms at the Bolgatanga EC office, the parliamentary aspirant went out to the cheers of his supporters, stood up within the sun-roof of pickup and started spraying his supporters with Ghana cedi bills. The 44-year-old chartered accountant before his extravagant display had been carried by a web of supporters into the EC office to submit his forms. On his return, he stood in his car and started to shower his supporters and bystanders with fresh 1 cedi notes. It sparked a frenzy among the crowd as the people around rushed toward the vehicle in efforts to grab as many notes as they can. The MP aspirant also wheeled through the streets distributing more w...

Declare your assets or get disqualified - EC orders parties The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the electoral commission's demand for presidential and parliamentary nominees to declare their assets as "unconstitutional". John Boadu reveals that Nana Addo will declare all his assets The EC warns that failure for presidential candidates declare their assets will disqualify them from the general election. EC insists that the declaration of assets is a constitution order General secretary of the NPP, John Boadu, argues that EC's decision is against the constitution. “ I think the EC got it wrong. The law under which they are quoting ; that one needs to declare his assets has even been repealed," Boadu fumes. Meanwhile, presidential candidate for the NPP, Nana Addo is expected to pick up nomination forms today, September 29 so he can contest the December 7 presidential election. NDC apologizes to NPP over Nana Addo coffin http://mognewsportal.blogspo...

Man injured terribly for campaigning for Mahama A man campaigning for President John Mahama met the shock of his life when hot water was poured on him for supporting the NDC. Prosper Aflamevu go himself injured when a resident in Nakundo in the Northern Region poured hot water on him during his campaign tour to that area. Hot water poured on man for campaigning for Mahama According to reports Aflamevu during his tour entered a house where he decided to share the “Mahama message” with three women and their children. But from nowhere a man came with a container filled with hot water and poured on him before he could do anything. This has led to his skin peeling off. Aflamevu has been campaigning for President Mahama and the NDc administration. He earlier walked from Tamale in the Northern Region to Kintampo in the Brong Ahafo Region campaigning for President Mahama ahead of the December polls. NDC apologizes to NPP over Nana Addo coffin mognewsportal.blogspot.com/201...

Madam Anita Desoso, the National vice chair of the National Democratic congress has apologised to the NPP and its flagbearer Nana Akuffo-Adoo on behalf of the NDC, over the coffin some youth of the NDC used to mock him. Some youth of the NDC during the launch of their manifesto in Sunyani, paraded a wooden coffin with posters of Nana Adoo glued to it, as a symbol of his loss in the upcoming December elections. The act was widely criticised by religious bodies, some civil societies and the general public. There have been many mixed reactions to this incident; the director of elections for the NPP Martin Adjei Mensah-Korsah, strongly criticised the NDC, and supposedly 'cursed' them stating that if it was a call for the death of the NPP flagbearer, then the family of the members of the NDC would be the ones to die in their numbers. The deputy general secretary of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho on the other hand, described it as political amusement, and that it was no big matter as all ...

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) meeting to elect a Presiding Member Tuesday ended in a deadlock again when a fight broke between some members. According to reports, an assembly member, Abdullah Muaza traded blows with NDC serial caller during proceedings, leading to a deadlock. This is the second time the KMA elections has ended in stalemate. The Assembly members had on several occasions failed to elect a presiding member to chair meetings of the assembly which is affecting development in the metropolis. A Joy News report said a timely intervention by some assembly members prevented the scuffle from turning bloody. The KMA has 147 members, 91 of them elected, 44 appointed and 10 ex-officio members, who are Members of Parliament (MPs).

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As Ghana's general elections draw near, tensions between the two leading political parties, NDC and NPP keeps mounting. One may think that flagbearers of both parties are fierce enemies especially when they continue to exchange heated words. Well, these lovely pictures of Nana Addo and President Mahama should calm your nerves. Even in the midst of the heated 2008 presidential debate, both leaders stole some time off to exchange friendly pleasantries. Nana Addo and President Mahama never cease to amaze most of their polarized followers They both have each other's back. Even in times of sorrow or in times joy. Mahama and Nana Addo are not the enemies you think they are! Politics is just a game but Mahama and Nana's friendship goes more than that. Mahama's destiny is to lose December elections by 44.96%---Islamic cleric  http:// mognewsportal.blogspot.com /2016/09/ mahama -destiny-is-to-lose- december.h tml Facebook :Mog de phynomenon for more interactions ...

A self-acclaimed pastor, Edmond Kakrae Agyei, founder and leader of faith Word Church International At Nii Boi Town in Accra is in police grips for allegedly touching and rubbing olive oil in the vagina and clitoris of church member all in the name of anointing it. READ ALSO : a woman died after a snake has bitten her private part in the Volta region  mognewsportal.blogspot.com/2016/09/shocking-woman-died-after-snake-has.html According to the Tesano police who are investigating the matter, the pastor says he was casting out evil spirits that had possessed the victim by applying the oil in her private part. The Pastor Edmond Kakrae Agyei He is also attempted to rape the victim but she reportedly escaped and shouted for help. A Daily Guide reported indicated that the pastor has been charged for indecent assault and breach of trust. The Tesano Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Aba-Afari, who confirmed the incident to said the victim is an 18-year-old Senior High School graduate who ...