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Termination of Bogoso and Prestea mining leases will be strongly disputed – Blue Gold

Termination of Bogoso and Prestea mining leases will be strongly disputed – Blue Gold

Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited has refuted reports of the termination of the mining leases of FGR Bogoso Prestea Limited by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as of September 3, 2024.

In a statement issued by the new operators of the Bogoso and Prestea mines, it was mentioned that the company has not received any communication regarding the said termination. The statement further emphasised that the mining leases remain fully valid and are the property of the company. The company also assured workers on site “to remain calm and go about their duties as the process of termination of a mining lease is subject to prescribed legal procedures to protect the interests of all stakeholders and ensure that due process is followed.” This development comes after the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, issued a statement on September 18, 2024, explaining that the “decision to terminate the mining leases was taken after reviewing various reports from the Minerals Commission as well as a Ministerial Committee constituted to review the operations of the company and after extensive engagement with all stakeholders involved in this matter.”

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Ademola Lookman: Meet the only African player nominated for 2024 Ballon d'Or

Ademola Lookman: Meet the only African player nominated for 2024 Ballon d'Or

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted among the 30 global nominees for the 2024 Ballon d'Or award.

In the 2023/2024 season, Lookman, who plays for the Italian side Atalanta, was one of the team's top scorers, netting 17 goals and providing 11 assists, totaling 28 goal contributions. Lookman is the only Atalanta player to have scored a hat-trick in all competitions. His standout performance came when he scored a hat-trick against the German side Bayern Leverkusen in the 2024 Europa League final, helping his team clinch the trophy. The Nigerian forward also had the highest goal contribution across Europe’s Big-5 leagues since April 2024, with 8 goals and 6 assists. During the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Lookman was Nigeria's star player, scoring three goals in seven matches. Despite Nigeria losing to the host nation Ivory Coast in the final, his contributions were highly appreciated as one of the best players in the tournament.

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Taxi driver jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend

Taxi driver jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend

Paul Evename, a 35-year-old taxi driver, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his girlfriend, Jennifer Atieku, a 20-year-old UPSA student. This was after the jury delivered a unanimous 7-0 verdict, finding him guilty of intentionally killing Jennifer after she threatened to end their relationship. EIB Network’s Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah, reported that the convict, who had accepted the verdict, apologized to both families and acknowledged his wrongdoing. However, he requested time to heal from a wound before sentencing. “All I will say to the family of the victim (deceased) and my own family members is that I have wronged everybody, and I have also disappointed them, so I pray that they forgive me. And I have accepted the guilty verdict,” the convict told the court before his sentencing. “I thank the Court and the Jury for the decision. I accept the guilty verdict, but I pray to the honorable court that I am not fit myself. I have a wound on my body, so I pray to the court to give me some time to heal. I have a wound on my body and pray the court considers my sentencing.”

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Suspected Boko Haram militants kill at least 37 in Nigeria attack

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill at least 37 in Nigeria attack

Suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants roared into a northeastern Nigerian village on motorcycles, opened fire on a market and set shops and homes ablaze, killing at least 37 people, according to a military official. Residents said the death toll could be even higher, with villagers still missing and feared dead after fighters chased them into the bush. The attack took place on Sunday afternoon in Yobe, one of three states at the frontline of an insurgency that has lasted 15 years. Thousands of Nigerians have been killed and more than 2 million displaced. Yobe police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim said the attack in Yobe’s Mafa village was apparent retaliation for the killing of two suspected Boko Haram fighters by local vigilantes. After shooting at the market and torching buildings, the militants chased other residents into the bush and shot them, Abdulkarim added. “The terrorists killed many people, but

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'Don't compare me to Daddy Lumba; it's very disrespectful' - Shatta Wale warns netizens

'Don't compare me to Daddy Lumba; it's very disrespectful' - Shatta Wale warns netizens

Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has criticised netizens for comparing him to Highlife legend Daddy Lumba. Recently, some online discussions have drawn parallels between Shatta Wale and Daddy Lumba, despite their different genres and eras of dominance. This comparison has sparked a heated debate about music supremacy between the two musicians. Daddy Lumba, a pioneering figure in highlife music, significantly influenced the Ghanaian music scene from the early 1990s through the 2000s with his distinctive vocals, massive hits, and timeless songs.

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Storey building which caught fire at Makola Zongo Lane collapses

Storey building which caught fire at Makola Zongo Lane collapses

A fire incident in Makola Zongo Lane which began on Sunday September 1, 2024, has resulted in the collapse of the main building that was source of the fire. The collapse of the building has raised concerns for the other shops and buildings nearby as it is located in the middle of the market. On Tuesday, remnants of the blaze were still visible, with thick smoke coming from the scene. The Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover, accompanied by security officials, visited the scene on September 3, 2024. According to the minister, the fire was caused by the negligence of the traders in the area.

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Three players of Ghanaian descent who will be playing for other countries this weekend

Three players of Ghanaian descent who will be playing for other countries this weekend

As the international break approaches, three players of Ghanaian descent are poised to make their debut appearances for their respective national teams. These players, Alex Douglas, Gregory Wüthrich, and Stephen Afrifa, have been handed their first call-ups to international football.

GhanaWeb takes a look at the profile of these players Alex Douglas – Sweden Alex Raymond Douglas, a 23-year-old center-back, is set to make his debut for the Swedish national team. Born in Sweden to a Ghanaian father and a Swedish mother, Douglas currently plays for Lech Poznań.

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Student stabbed to death for allegedly stealing a bag at Bantama

Student stabbed to death for allegedly stealing a bag at Bantama

A final-year student of the Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) has been stabbed to death for allegedly stealing a bag at Bantama in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the student, believed to be in his late twenties, was stabbed after an elderly woman accused him of stealing her bag and subsequently reported him to her 30-year-old boyfriend, according to a report by myjoyonline. com The situation led to an altercation between the two men after the deceased refuted the allegations. According to reports, the events leading to the death of the student, known popularly as ‘Gye Nyame’, occurred on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The scuffle between the two unfolded for several days and ended in a bloody clash on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, when the student was stabbed in the head.

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Ethiopia foreign minister calls for joint efforts to maintain peace in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia foreign minister calls for joint efforts to maintain peace in Horn of Africa Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie has called for joint efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa to fight Al Shabaab in Somalia. Briefing journalists Friday in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Atske Selassie said that Al Shabaab is "well-equipped" to carry out deadly attacks in the Horn of Africa region, noting that countries in the region must unite more than ever before to defend the terror activities of Al Shabaab and keep it at bay. The Foreign minister said Ethiopia is committed to jointly fighting the terrorist group by providing unreserved military and other support to Somalia until the Somali National Army (SNA) can deal with security challenges in the country by itself. He also said cou

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Stonebwoy lands feature on Jordin Sparks’ new album

Stonebwoy lands feature on Jordin Sparks’ new album

American singer cum actress, Jordin Sparks, has unveiled her upcoming album “No Restrictions,” which features Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy. The Ghanaian musician is featured on the 10th track titled, ‘ No Cry’. In a post announcing her new album, she indicated that her fans will enjoy the album, adding that each fan will have one song that will resonate with them. “I am so elated to reveal the ‘No Restrictions’ back cover! It was so tough to choose out of 150+ songs, but I narrowed it down to 15 of my top favorites! You’ve been riding with me for so long, and we have grown up together! These songs are very special to me, and I’m ecstatic you get to meet me and who I am…now.

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Ghana plans to raise cocoa farmgate price by almost 45% for 2024/2025 crop season - Report

Ghana plans to raise cocoa farmgate price by almost 45% for 2024/2025 crop season - Report

Ghana’s cocoa regulator, COCOBOD is planning to raise cocoa farmgate prices for farmers by about 45 percent for the 2024/2025 crop season, Reuters has reported. Sources familiar with the matter who spoke with the portal, stated that the decision to review farmgate prices is aimed at boosting cocoa farmers' income and curbing rampant smuggling of cocoa beans from Ghana to other parts.

One source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that the price review committee overseeing the raise had set the farmgate price at GH¢48,000 per ton, which translates to GH¢3,000 cedi per 64 kg of cocoa, for the upcoming 2024/25 season set to begin in September. However, the decision is yet to be finalised by Ghana's cabinet before an official announcement can be made. If approved, Ghana's decision to raise the farmgate price will align with Cote d'Ivoire's 2024/25 farmgate price, which is also pending formal announcement by the country’s cocoa regulator.

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Fuel prices begin to drop at the pumps

Fuel prices begin to drop at the pumps

Fuel prices have begun to reduce as the first pricing window for September this year has commenced.

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started to adjust prices of petroleum products downwards from Monday September 2, 2024 across various pumps. For instance, state-owned GOIL is currently selling petrol at GH¢14.16 per litre, indicating a 6 pesewas drop from the previous GH¢15.02 price last month. For the price of diesel, the market leader is selling a litre at GH¢14.70 from its previous price of GH¢14. 90. This represents a 20 pesewas drop in prices, and 1.34 percentage points reduction per litre of diesel. Star Oil has also reduced the price of petrol per litre by 0.73 percentage points, which is now going for GH¢13.65. Additionally, the OMC is selling diesel for GH¢13.85 per litre from its old price of GH¢14.02.

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Saudi club Al Hilal offer €10m annually for Ghana star Fatawu Issahaku

 Saudi club Al Hilal offer €10m annually for Ghana star Fatawu Issahaku

Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku could be tempted to leave the Premier League for a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. Al Hilal are reportedly ready to offer him an annual salary of 10 million euros.

Issahaku, who recently helped Leicester City secure promotion back to the Premier League, is still finding his feet in the top flight league. Despite his promising start, including an assist on his Premier League debut, the financial allure from Al Hilal presents a significant opportunity. .............

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I evict tenants who aren’t NPP supporters – Ghanaian landlady

A market woman who doubles as a landlady has sparked reactions online after disclosing she evicts tenants from her house who are not New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters. In a video shared on Twitter now X, the landlady stated that she is only interested in giving out her rooms for rent to tenants who are NPP inclined irrespective of who they are. According to her, when a new tenant rents her property, she studies the person to know if they are NPP supporters a few months after they move into the property. She emphasized that she prefers to rent her property to people who share the same political ideologies as her. “If you rent my house, I study you for a while, and if I realize you are not an NPP member, I evict you," she said. '

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Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

After being hounded over her nationality and forced to drop out of the Miss South Africa contest, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned beauty queen of a totally different country. Ms Adetshina cried tears of joy as she was named Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday. "This crown is not just for beauty; it's a call for unity," the 23-year-old law student stated after weeks at the centre of an intense media storm. She was invited to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria after her position as a finalist in the Miss South Africa contest sparked a wave of criticism. Some people in South Africa had questioned her eligibility to compete in the beauty pageant because despite being a South African citizen, Ms Adetshina's father is Nigerian and her mother has Mozambican roots.

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Chairman Wontumi’s second wife struts in style, flaunts a luxury car online

Chairman Wontumi’s second wife struts in style, flaunts a luxury car online 

A recent video of Chairman Wontumi’s second wife, Michellin Lawson, has stirred massive attention online. The clip shows Lawson confidently flaunting her appearance after a makeup session by popular Kumasi-based artist, ‘Barima Artistry’. In the video shared on Barima’s TikTok page, Michellin dressed in funeral attire was spotted striking poses and showcasing her style. At one point, she sat in her Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, giving netizens a full view of the car's interior. The video has since gone viral, triggering a range of reactions from netizens, including those seeing her for the first time and others who are already familiar with her.

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BizTech: 27-year-old welder manufactures a buffalo prototype vehicle

BizTech: 27-year-old welder manufactures a buffalo prototype vehicle

Somewhere in Amaganya on the Nkurakan-Adukrom road, a small unknown community near Nkurakan in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, a 27-year-old man is dedicating his time, money, resources, and strength to bring to life innovations that seek to address complicated challenges plaguing Ghana’s farming and tourism space. From moulding and producing various hand-operated machines like rice shellers, maize shellers, cassava milling machines, gari processing machines, oil processing machines, etc. Kwaku Sylvester, a welder with five years of working experience has moved on to the ambitious drive to produce aircraft and vehicles capable of accessing farmlands and tourism centers located in the most rugged terrains. To realize this task, he has already produced some prototypes of a helicopter and some pick-ups, one of which he has named the Buffalo, adding that the concept is a response to the difficulties farmers face in accessing their farms to undertake various farm-related activities.