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The member of parliament for Assin central constituency, Hon Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has released  pictures referring it to be pictures of the  award winning investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. In his recent u turn of exposing the candidature of the Undercover journalist,  the legislator promised to make public with  ''unclean'' Anas, which he thinks ought to be stopped from throwing dust into the public eyes. He's particularly against the approaches used by Anas in gathering facts before cameras to the detriment of a hard earned reputation of prominent people.  Meanwhile, the pictures released  are said to be pictures of a Brazilian footballer called Patrick Marcelino. Nana Bediatuo

Embattled Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi is to turn himself in, following an order for his arrest by President Nana Akufo-Addo, Tuesday. Touchghana.blogspot.com has learnt Mr. Nyantakyi, who is on international assignment in Morocco, has indicated his willingness to hand himself over to the police for questioning over allegations of influence peddling by the President. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the arrest of the President of the Ghana Football Association over fraud after he watched a video documentary by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, in which Mr Nyantakyi is captured engaging in some influence peddling using the name of the president. The disclosure will prove embarrassing to the man easily recognised as the most successful football head under whose stewardship Ghana first qualified to the FIFA World Cup in Germany 2006 and followed with two more successive appearances in South Africa (2010) and Brazil 2014. The Ghana U-20 foo...

The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the arrest of the President of the Ghana Football Association over fraud. Kwesi Nyantakyi is believed to be engaged in some influence peddling using the name of the president. The directive follows an investigative piece by ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. More to come.

Source:  Kasapafm     All prospective teachers in the country seeking to be professionals from 2017/2018 academic year and beyond are scheduled to write a Professional Examination set for 25th July, 2018, the National Teaching Council (NTC) of the Ministry of Education has announced. In a letter dated 3rd May, 2018 and signed by the Executive Secretary of the NTC, Dr. Evelyn Oduro, said:” Passing the Licensure Examination is one of the conditions for the issuance of Professional Teaching License and Registration Numbers to qualified trained teachers.” Meanwhile, the letter indicated that fees and charges for the said exams will be communicated to teachers in due course. There was a wave of panic and confusion among the various teacher unions when the issue came to the fore last year, but the NTC insisted the move was to enforce discipline and eliminate non-performing teachers from the system, in accordance with the new Teachers Licencing Policy under ...

The Ghana Football Association has sealed a five-year deal with Zylofon Media for the sponsorship of the Ghana Premier League. Beginning this season, Zylofon Media will dedicate its subsidiary firm, Zylofon Cash, as the sponsors of the nation’s top-tier league. The deal which was signed on Thursday may 17, 2018 in Accra, It is expected to benefit the second-tier league, Division One League, as well. According to GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, The premier league has been without sponsorship since 2015, when First Capital Plus Bank abrogated its contract with the GFA and hence hope to see more of attractiveness in the Ghanaian league following this deal. According to reports, the Zylofon deal is worth $10 million in total with the Association getting $2 million each year. Clubs are expected to receive $70,000 each year with the winner after every season getting $40,000 in addition                 ...

Thousands of tonnes of ripped tomatoes are rotting by the roadside and in the farms of Tuobodom as buyers bypass the town and travel all the way to Burkina Faso to buy some. Tuobodom the Techiman North district capital is a much known tomatoes growing area but farmers over the years have suffered post-harvest losses and this is killing the business hence calling on buyers to come to their aid.  Mr. Baffour Afrifa Chairman of the Federation of Tomatoes Growers Association Ghana speaking to Nana Kwadwo Adu of Asta Fm lamented that it was very pathetic that loads of tomato trucks returned from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso through Tuobodom meanwhile there were several tonnes of ready tomatoes available here in Techiman North therefore called on government to intervene. Meanwhile, DCE for Techiman North Hon. Peter Mensah has added his voice to the plea of the tomatoes farmers to come to his district to buy because government through the “planting for food and jobs” progra...

Barely two weeks after its launch, the Nation Builders Corps (NaBCO) programme has been hit with some setbacks. The programme, which aims at reducing graduate unemployment in the country, allows applicants to submit their applications online. However, applicants have been frustrated by their inability to complete the registration online due to constant system failure. Some applicants, who narrated their ordeals to the DAILY HERITAGE, expressed dissatisfaction about the registration processes and called for immediate intervention from authorities to ensure the programme is successful. An applicant, who spoke to the paper on condition of anonymity, said though he began the process on Thursday, May 3, he was yet to complete it due to the system breakdown. “Initially I thought it was the internet service here so I delayed the process to do it the following day. I tried the next day but experienced the same problem so I’ve just given up. I have completed some of the processe...

1.To start the NSS ONLINE REGISTRATION, first requirement is to get PIN CODE 2. Get your Pin Code by entering your Index/Registration/School ID number* here ➡ https://portal.nss.gov.gh/check-pin 3. Click on *Search* to retrieve your Pin Code 4. Having gotten your *Pin Code,* send your Pin Code to any ADB Bank and pay GHC 40 5. You can equally pay via mobile money. *Below procedure works for all networks* [6. Paying through mobile money, kindly enter your index number here ➡https://portal.nss.gov.gh/check-pin Look at bottom of the page where you retrieved your Pin Code. You will see CLICK NEXT TO PAY* Your Name, programme of study and Pin Code, shall be displayed after clicking on the *CLICK NEXT TO PAY Tab* On that page, there is a *Space* where you are to enter the *mobile money number* you want the GHC 41 to be deducted from. Just enter the mobile money number in the *Space* provided. After providing the momo number, you will receive an alert on your phone ask...

Some irate youths and council of elders of Wasa Nkonya of Wasa Amenfi East municipal in the Western region on Wednesday, April, 18, 2018 has insisted to resist any 'illegal' chief if should be instooled illegally in the community. The chieftaincy stool of Wasa Nkonya has been vacant for 3 years after a sudden demise of the late chief, Nana Kwame Gyamfi ix which has resulted into litigation as to a legitimate Royal befitting to succeed their departure. The 'abusuapanin' of Wasa Nkonya, Abusuapanin Frimpong Manso has expressed his displeasure as to how the chief of Wasa Abenabena, Nana Ntsie Bediako ii who double as 'Akwamuhene' for Wasa Amenfi Traditional Area, according to the Abusuapanin, he ( Nana Entsei Bediako ii ) aimed to instool and impose an 'illegal' chief on the people of Wasa Nkonya. Adding that, the family of the late Nana Kwame Gyamfi has performed the requisite norms and customs requested by Nana Entsi Bediako ii demanding two thousand...

Owner of Engineers and Planners Mr. Ibrahim Mahama says he is a genuine businessman and has no blot of corruption against his image. For him, this explains for the reason why he’s never experienced cold feet towards the appointment of a Special Prosecutor, who is to go after corrupt persons. “I want to set the record straight that I was who I was; I was successful,” Mr. Mahama told graduate students of the University of Ghana on how to become successful entrepreneurs at the 2018 GRASSAG Entrepreneurship Seminar. He emphasized:“That’s why I can chop my money without looking back and thinking that Amidu is coming to call me. And that is the confidence I do have.” Mr. Mahama, who announced the support of $2,000 for 20 of the graduates at the event with viable business ideas, appealed to successful Ghanaians to support the youth. “There are a lot of very successful other businessmen who should listen to the youth. What the youth are looking is...

16-year-old Emani Kure hacked her 40-year-old father, Kusha Kure, to death at their home because he refused to allow her marry her 24 year old married boyfriend, Nasiru Musa. Emani Kure stated that she had been dating her boyfriend, Musa, for about two years. She further disclosed that her mother told her to go into her father’s room where he was sleeping to kill him. She heeded and ran to where her father had kept his cutlass, went to his room to cut him on the neck with the cutlass while his mother held his leg. The police in Abuja have now arrested the teenage girl. When interrogated, Emani confessed to killing her own dad. “I killed my father because he did not allow me marry my boyfriend, Nasiru Musa. We have been dating for two years. My father has beaten me several times, to stop me from marrying Nasiru. Around 3.00am on March 11, my mother told me while we were sleeping outside, to go into my father’s room where he was sleeping. She said that I should take ...

The 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards It is arguably the biggest night on Ghana’s entertainment calendar as thousands always throng venue of the event while others stay glued to their television sets to witness presentation of awards to musicians amidst performances.  The 19th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards comes off at the Accra International Conference Centre tonight and we bring you a comprehensive text coverage of the event.  Organized by Charterhouse in partnership with the Musicians the Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and under the auspices of and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, this year’s is themed ‘Music Beyond Borders’.  Aside rewarding acts for their works within the calendar year of the scheme, some veteran musicians are expected to be honored for their contributions to Ghana’s music industry.  There are high expectations ahead of the event as regards what celebrities will wear, production, performances as well as winners for v...

It has emerged that about 48 Members of Parliament (MPs), who served as ministers under the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, are said to have received double salaries.  They are being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.  Interestingly, those who are very vocal are not part of the ‘double taker’ salary ministers.  Earlier report suggested that 25 MPs had been invited by the police.  Documents available to DAILY GUIDE indicate that about 48 former NDC appointees were involved, with some of them admitting taking double salaries.  The police said the alleged action by the MPs “is contrary to Section 124 (1) of the Criminal and other Offence Act 1960 (Act 29) as amended in 2012, Act 849. Section 124 relates to the offence of stealing.” A list sighted by DAILY GUIDE showed that a good number of the ministers, who served under former President John Mahama, took double salaries for...

Illegal workers have invaded the farm of former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe to mine for gold. Reporters from the Zimbabwean newspaper Newsday found them uprooting lemon trees, digging shafts and loading gold ore into lorries. After unsuccessfully confronting them on Thursday, Mrs Mugabe reported the matter to the police. The farm is in Mazowe, where she had forcefully evicted villagers in 2015 – while her husband was still in power. Mrs Mugabe said in a statement to the police obtained by the New Zimbabwe website that she was touring the farm when she was “shocked to find approximately 400 men illegally panning for gold”. When she confronted them at the farm, some 40km (25 miles) north of Harare, she said they “started to shout obscenities at me and continued with their unlawful activities”. Newsday reports that one worker shouted at her: “You no longer have any power to remove us. This is the new dispensation, we do what we want”....

After a decade of successful musical career with its accompanying failed relationships, Ghanaian songstress Rebecca Akosua Acheampong, who’s known in showbiz as Becca is set to marry. Becca early this year in an interview with TV3 posited that she will marry in no time although she failed to disclose the identity of the man. After the long wait, everything is over as it has become known that the man in mind then was nobody but Blakkcedi who doubles as Stonebwoy’s manager. Blakkcedi revealed this long hidden secret when he shared a picture of him and Becca on his Instagram page with the caption; “Pre-Wedding Photoshoot With My Beautiful @beccafrica”

The National Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Mr.Kofi Adams has caution the government on the arrangement to receive the US Base Military in the country. Speaking to the press this morning, Mr. Adams lamented that, allowing the US Base Military into the country is a serious threat to the country's security system since the citizens of Ghana won't have access to any of their activities and also they won't be taxed on the things they import and export in and out of the country.   He further added that, if Pres. Akuffo Addo is indeed championing 'Ghana beyond aid',  then he must avoid the deal since the negative implications outweighs the positive effects on the country.                  READ ALSO: teachers must avoid corporal punishment http://touchghana.blogspot.com/2018/03/teachers-must-avoid-corporal-punishment.html

  The Deputy Minister of Education: Mrs. Barbara Ayisi, has sided with the decision taken by Ghana Education Service (GES) on the banishment of corporal punishment in our schools.   Speaking to the press this morning, Mrs. Ayisi lamented that some teachers carries their frustrations from home to the school and cane the students which reduces the interest of students from attending school.   She went further to explain that, teachers can find other ways to correct students who violates school laws in order not to scare them. She also added that if teachers can not punish students in a rightful manner, then they must avoid canning as instructed by GES.     she said this when speaking with Alaska on Ghana Tesen morning show on Okyeman FM 101.5 at Akim Oda in the Eastern region.

Seven more suspects have been arrested over Monday’s violent clashes between youth groups which left one person dead at Ahwiaa, near Kumasi. It brings to 57, the number of suspects in police grips some of whom were due for court. Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Ken Yeboah, says the latest suspects were picked up Wednesday night during police patrol. He said an alternative dispute resolution mechanism stakeholders explored after the earlier clashes, failed to yield expected results. According to him, wanton abuse of tramadol and other drugs by the youth is partly to blame for the increasing cases of robbery and violent conducts in the Ashanti Region. Further police swoops in suspected crime spots have led to the seizure of such substances. A worried COP Yeboah said  that there is no law backing prosecution for use of tramadol in the face of the destructive nature of the substance. The Police chief wants national action to stem the tide. Meanwhile, police ...

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has debunked the assertion by Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul that the controversial military deal was signed under the erstwhile Mahama administration by the then Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh.  Mr. Nitiwul has received massive backlash from the public after a memo written by his ministry on a possible corporation between government and the US military was leaked to the media.  The agreement which will exempt the US from paying tax on equipment imported into the country, also permits the military to set up a telecommunication system on Ghana’s radio spectrum for free.  It also gives the US military unfettered access to some facilities close to the Kotoka International Airport.  Addressing the media yesterday, the Defense Minister alleged that, the then government also saw the controversial agreement passed, binding Ghanaians and government to the deal. He also described the recent agreement...

Dancehall artiste., Shatta Wale has lashed out at Bullet, former Manager of Ebony over reports that he (Wale) wants to be paid before performing at a tribute concert. On late Friday afternoon, Wale questioned the reports via a post on Facebook writing: “How can I charge to go and perform at a funeral..where is the happiness and enjoyment at the particular place and time ..Bullet if you are the one spreading rumors like this which I know u can ….then u fool waaa this Friday..This is not the first time I am hearing this form your camp .. Zylofon is my pride if you know like go burn the sea ..#champioooon #Zylofon#bossbaker #SM#Storm#SolashEnt#Asuoden #LBEZ 4 #ZYLOFON#ZYLOFONMEDIA#ZYLOFONMUSIC#ZYLOFONSHATTAS”The ‘Taking Over’ artistetravelled to America today to shoot music video off his THE REIGNalbum. It will be his first after signing a 3-year deal with Zylofon Music.A tribute and vigil concert will be held in Ebony’s honour at the La Trade Fair Cen...