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Sgt. Akata-Pore apologises for involvement in December 31st coup d’état
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Jerry John Rawlings led the 31st December Revolution in 1981.
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A member of the defunct Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) military junta, Sergeant Daniel Alolga Akata-Pore, has apologised for his involvement in the December 31, 1981 coup d’état.
The military revolt led to the overthrow of the constitutionally-elected government led by President Dr. Hilla Limann and the crimes committed against humanity that followed.
Sgt Akata Pore’s apology comes in the wake of the recently aired JoyNews documentary, ‘Scars of the Revolution’ which revisits the events of the 1979 and 1981 revolutions organised by Ft. Lt. J. J. Rawlings and what they did to the country.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show, Sgt. Akata Pore
Trump to Sign Executive Order Declaring Jewish People a ‘Nation’ Just as Written in Genesis
“I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you; I will make your name great, And you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2 (The Israel Bible™)
PM Benjamin Netanyahu with then-President-elect Donald Trump in New York, Sunday, September 25, 2016. (GPO/Kobi Gideon)
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Once again, President Trump is attaching himself to the words of the Bible by passing an executive order which explicitly enacts God’s promise to Abraham; the Jews are a nation. One prominent American Israeli rabbi noted the sole Biblical character who referred to Judaism as a religion; Haman.
President Trump announced that he will be signing an executive order on Wednesday intended to withhold federal funding as a means of forcing universities to cope with growing
Best Dancehall artistes in the world…Does Shatta Wale make it on the list?
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Dancehall originated in Jamaica in the late 1970s as an offshoot of reggae and has since spread to the rest of the world. The genre has become popular, not just in the Caribbean, but all over the world to the extent that international artists including Rihanna and Drake have released dancehall tracks.
While many artistes try their hand on the genre, very few ensure that dancehall vibes remain in the airwaves. Who is the king of dancehall music? Find out in our list of best dancehall artistes of 2019.
Vybz Kartel
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It goes without saying that Vybes Kartel has the most hits in dancehall and is by far the most dominant artist in the genre. Although he is currently behind bars, the dancehall sensation has topped the charts for a better part of the
Photos: Tears flow for late Cyril Acolatse
A pre-burial service has been organised in Accra in memory of veteran journalist, Cyril Harry Kwasi Acolatse who died in October at the Tema General Hospital.
At the auditorium of the Christ The King Parish on Friday, December 13, was a congregation of family and friends, staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and politicians who paid their last respect to the legendary Cyril Acolatse.
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Mr Acolaste worked with the national broadcaster, GBC Radio and GBC Television.
Notable personalities among the mourners were Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur, widow of former Vice president Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur; former Information Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Managing Director of the Graphic Communications Group,
Venue For ‘Giants Unplugged’ Charity Concert Changed
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The maiden edition of a charity musical concert dubbed ‘Giants Unplugged’, which is being organised to raise funds for the John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation, will no longer take place at the Fantasy Dome, Trade Fair Centre in Accra.
Originally slated for tomorrow, the charity concert, according to the organisers, would now be held at the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) auditorium.
Being organised by Primeval Media under the auspices of John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation, the event would feature musicians such as Samini, Kofi Kinaata, Efya, Kelyvn Boy, Dada KD, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Lucky Mensah, among others.
The concert forms part of activities lined up to celebrate the 81st birthday of ex-President
Farmers’ Day: Rawlings Salute Farmers
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Ex-President Jerry John Rawlings has asked Ghanaians to purchase and consume local rice as a way to support the work of farmers.
Celebrating the 35th National Farmers’ Day today [Friday] he commended all farmers and fisherfolk for the good work done in providing food for Ghanaians.
In a statement, the former President, while commending the Ministry of Agriculture and rice farmers, indicated that “it is our responsibility as Ghanaians to support this effort by committing to consume locally produced rice and by so doing helping to improve the quality of what is produced, as increased income for farmers means increased investments in improved yields and packaging”.
He urged the government to educate the farmers to use and adapt easily
Over 400 refugee children have disappeared without a trace in Belgium
Missing Children Europe stressed the importance of cross-border collaboration. Credit: Pixabay
In Belgium, 427 refugee children have disappeared from the Fedasil reception centres without a trace, according to new figures from Missing Children Europe and Child Focus.
It is estimated that over 30,000 minors who arrived among the refugees who have arrived in Europe have gone missing, with authorities and police forces seemingly overwhelmed by the phenomenon.
The ‘Missing Children Europe’, the European Federation for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children, stated that the majority of missing children disappear just before or during their asylum procedure. They are not always cared for adequately, and the slow and complex procedures drive many children to disappear, reports RTBF.
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Farmers’ Day: Demand Accountability, Good Governance — NDC Urge Farmers
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The Volta Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has charged farmers nationwide to demand accountability and good governance from government as they prepare to celebrate the 35th National Farmers’ Day on Friday.
The party in a goodwill message to the country’s farmers said, “even as we congratulate our farmers and fishers, we urge them to use the 35th edition of the National Farmers Day celebrations to demand accountability and good governance from the President Nana Addo/Bawumia-led NPP government.”
The statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Mr. James Gunu added that the NPP government in the last three years has failed to support the farmers across the country.
“For the past three years, farmers
Peace Council Commends Akufo-Addo For Aborted Referendum
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The Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante, has disclosed that the decision of President Akufo-Addo to abort December 17 referendum is a commendable one.
According to him, it is very important for the President to seek broad consensus on such a delicate issue as the amendment of entrenched clauses.
Speaking in an interview with Citi News, Rev. Asante, reiterated that the decision is a step in the right direction.
“It is important that you put on hold once you begin to see that polarisation is coming on such an important issue. Once you see that positions have been clearly stated – that could create division in the country, it is better for us to hold on, educate the public until such a time that we begin