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  • U 23 AFCON qualifier: Black Meteors objective to upset Algeria

    U 23 AFCON qualifier: Black Meteors objective to upset Algeria

    Ghana’s Black Meteors are optimistic about overcoming their initial setback to beat Algeria away on Tuesday to qualify for the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) to be staged in Egypt in December.

    The Meteors must overcome an away goal advantage handed the Algerians after they held them to a 1-1 draw in the first leg clash in Accra last Friday.

    Meteors’ assistant coach, Michael Osei, is not oblivious of the difficult challenge confronting his side but maintains that they will do everything within their power to get a good result away to guarantee them qualification to the AFCON.

    “We are aware of how important the game is to Ghanaians and moreover to us. We will go and win there to qualify. They came with a mind to win in Ghana, so we will also go there with the same mentality. We are confident about ourselves and know with the right mentality we will win in Algeria,” Coach Osei added.

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  • President’s Cup: Kotoko captain apologises to fans

    President’s Cup: Kotoko captain apologises to fans

    nte Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan has issued an apology to supporters after the 2019 President’s Cup was rained-off on Sunday.


    The much talked about super clash was cancelled after ten minutes of play due to the poor condition of the pitch at the Baba Yara Stadium. This was in fact, triggered by a heavy downpour. Sunday’s game was supposed to be a perfect test match and preparation for the Porcupines, who host Tunisian side, Etoile du Sahel in a CAF Champions League qualifier on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Speaking in an interviewed, Annan, who was in post, pleaded with spectators to forgive them adding that, they should be at stadium on Sunday to rally behind them to beat Etoile, to enhance their chances of making it to the group stage.


    First of all, I would love to send my apology on behalf of Kotoko and Hearts. We say to the fans that, we are sorry, even though it’s not our fault; it is nature but we appreciate their support” said the captain.

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  • TOWN HALL MEETING IN TECHIMAN WAS A ‘KYINKYINGA’ PARTY

    TOWN HALL MEETING IN TECHIMAN WAS A ‘KYINKYINGA’ PARTY

    The Bono East Regional secretary of the NDC, ALI MOHAMMED SHAMSUDEEN has blasted government for causing financial loss to the state after organizing a touted accounting to the people’s Town Hall meeting under the auspices of the ministry of information which he saw as a kyinkyinga party since officials who came to address issues of concern failed but only drunk, win and dance to the detriment of the taxpayers money.

      Speaking to DFM Politica morning show host Agyaba, he added that all 11  MMDCE’S came to displayed what they have done in their respective areas which was full of deceit because almost every project they said to have done was started and some even completed by the NDC government under former President Mahama, Ali Mohammed said government should apologize to Ghanaians for wasting their precious time yesterday by deceiving them with tackling issues of concern to all Ghanaian.

     To this end, SHAMSUDEEN has charged all Ghanaians to vote against Nana Addo and bring back the tried and tested Former president John Mahama.

    Story by: Emmanuel  koranteng

  • Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine – Tarkwa cuts sod for the construction of Six Unit Classroom Block at Awudau

    Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine – Tarkwa cuts sod for the construction of Six Unit Classroom Block at Awudau

    Methodist Primary School in the Prestea Huni Valley Students of Awudua municipality will in the next four months have a six-unit classroom block and an auxiliary facility in addition to their already existing structure to help improve teaching and learning in the school.

    The project which is being financed by Anglogold Ashanti is expected to begin this month and be ready in January.  The completion of the project will be a relief to students of the school as congestion in the existing classrooms will be reduced.

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    Speaking to the media at the sod-cutting ceremony, the Acting Managing Director of Anglogold Ashanti, Mr. Stephen Asante Yammoh indicated that the management of the mining company had realized the need to provide the facility and are willing and ready to do so as part of their corporate social responsibilities.

    The Municipal Chief Executive Officer of the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality Hon. Mozart Kweku Owuh also praised the various corporate bodies in the municipality for their role in helping to provide the best educational facilities for students in the municipality.

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    He indicated that Fedco a cocoa buying company and it’s Affiliate recently provided a six-unit classroom block and an auxiliary facility for the people of Atwereboanda and was delighted to hear of a similar project being carried out by AngloGold Ashanti – a move which he believes will go a long way to improve education in the municipality and Ghana as a whole.

    The Gyasehene of Apinto traditional area Nana Adarkwa also heaped praised on Anglogold Ashanti and indicated that the new facility will reduce congestion in the school.

    By Agyaba Kwame koranteng.

  • The game shouldn’t have started —fans hinted

    The game shouldn’t have started —fans hinted

    Fans of both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak expressed their displeasure at the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for calling off the 2019 President Cup.

    The match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was called off after 10 minutes of action due to the soggy nature of the pitch following a heavy downpour earlier in the day, which made ball control extremely difficult.

    According to the fans, the game shouldn’t have started, after hours of heavy rains, which made the pitch soaked and not conducive for football.

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  • Deportivo Alaves president breaks silence on failing attempt to sign Majeed Waris.

    Deportivo Alaves president breaks silence on failing attempt to sign Majeed Waris.

    President of Deportivo Alaves Alfonso Fernández de Trocóniz has opened up on why his outfit failed to acquire Majeed Waris in the final hours of the just summer transfer window.

    Waris was mooted from joining the Blue and Whites on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants FC Porto on transfer Deadline Day.

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    The 27-year-old was waiting for the deal to be announced after undergoing a successful medical test but it collapsed at the final hours of the window following the Vitoria-Gasteiz-based side’s inability to agree on a transfer fee with the Dragons.

    Now club president de Trocóniz has clarified the situation insisting that the deal was not hindered by the player’s wage demand.

     He explained that what happened to Waris was not a problem of payroll, but a process in the hiring that did not materialize with the signature, because there was salary space to complete the hiring.

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  • NDC AND NPP THE VALUE IS THE SAME – ODIKE

    NDC AND NPP THE VALUE IS THE SAME – ODIKE

    The Founder And Leader for United Progressive Party (UPP), Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike believes the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have both done little in terms of fighting corruption while in office.

    “I will put both NPP and NDC in the same basket. None of them is doing better than others”, he observed when speaking to the media at his Press Conference.

    According to him, though it is his observation and not backed by evidence, from where he sits as a politician, both present and past governments are not doing enough to get rid of the corruption canker that has bedeviled the nation.

    He further explained the reason why both the two(2) leading parties in Ghana are all corrupt, they take money(bribe) before giving out an appointment, constructs, etc. So he, Odike is urging the entire nation to elect him as President in the 2020 general election of the Republic of Ghana, and he will fight against that corruption and make sure it is uprooted.

    Story by: EMMANUEL KORANTENG.

  • Robert Mugabe Zimbabwe’s ex-president dies in Singapore

    Robert Mugabe Zimbabwe’s ex-president dies in Singapore

    It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe,” a post on Mnangagwa’s official presidential Twitter account said.

    Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has died aged 95, the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on his official Twitter account.

    Mugabe died in Singapore, where he has often received medical treatment in recent years, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

    Robert Mugabe – key dates

    • 1924: Born
    • 1964: Imprisoned by Rhodesian government
    • 1980: Wins first post-independence elections
    • 1996: Marries Grace Marufu after the death of first wife, a Ghanaian
    • 2000: Loses referendum, pro-Mugabe militias invade white-owned farms and attack opposition supporters
    • 2008: Comes second in the first round of elections to Tsvangirai who pulls out of run-off amid nationwide attacks on his supporters
    • 2009: Amid economic collapse, swears in Tsvangirai as prime minister, who served in uneasy government of national unity for four years
    • 2017: Sacks long-time ally Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, allegedly in favor of his wife Grace, as successor
    • November 2017: Army intervenes and forces him to step down

    Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace (2/2)
    — President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) September 6, 2019

  • Contractor’s Debts Has Been Accumulated For Several Years-Ashanti Regional Minister

    Contractor’s Debts Has Been Accumulated For Several Years-Ashanti Regional Minister

    The Ashanti Regional Minister Hon Simon Osei Mensah said the constructor’s debts have to be accumulated from several years ago.

    According to him, It will be his pleasure that one day I will wake up and see all Ashanti Region Roads fixed but the government of Ghana owes Constructors from 2012 to 2018.

    And the current Government led by His Excellency Nana Addo is fighting to get money to settle them so that those who have not completed their work will go and complete it as soon as possible.

    He assures Ghanaians that very soon contractors will go back to site and completes all road, especially in Ashanti Region.

  • Vestergaard strikes to frustrate Man Utd

    Vestergaard strikes to frustrate Man Utd

    Jannik Vestergaard scored a maiden Premier League goal to earn 10-man Southampton a point as they drew 1-1 with Manchester United.

    United took the lead on 10 minutes when Daniel James drilled a stunning effort into the top corner for his third goal of the season.

    Southampton improved after the break and was level just before the hour when Vestergaard rose highest to head in his first goal for the club from a Kevin Danso cross. 

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      Defender’s first Premier League goal helps 10-man Southampton claim a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s

    The home side’s ambitions were hit on 73 minutes when Danso was shown a second yellow for a foul on Scott McTominay.

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    United turned up the pressure and Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood were denied by Angus Gunn late on as United failed to win for a third successive league match.

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • Sheff Utd fight back to stun Chelsea

    Sheff Utd fight back to stun Chelsea

    A last-minute own goal from Kurt Zouma helped Sheffield United stun Chelsea and earn a point as they fought back to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    Chelsea went ahead on 19 minutes when Tammy Abraham followed up goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s save to finish from close range.

    Two minutes before the break, Frank Lampard’s side doubled their lead as Abraham took advantage of another defensive mix-up to score his second.

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    Callum Robinson pulled a goal back for the Blades less than a minute after half-time when he converted a cut-back from Enda Stevens.

    Sheff Utd leveled in the last minute of normal time after a dangerous cross from Robinson went in off Zouma to deny Lampard a first home win as Chelsea head coach.

    The Blades are eighth on five points, a place and point above Chelsea.

    BY: Theresah Mensah |DIKODER.COM |D FM

  • JAPAN’S TRADE ORGANISATION TO FRAMEWORK GHANA OFFICE

    JAPAN’S TRADE ORGANISATION TO FRAMEWORK GHANA OFFICE

    The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Japanese institution imposed with consolidating Japan’s efforts in export and speculation promotion, has signed an MoU with the government to establish an office in Ghana.

    Ghana playing host to the largest number of Japanese businesses in West Africa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JETRO, Nobuhiko Sasaki, stimulated that the establishment of the office will surely lead to the furtherance of the promotion of Japanese businesses in Ghana. 

    At the signing ceremony in Yokohama, on the sidelines of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Chairman Sasaki indicated that, in order to drive more Japanese companies into Ghana, “we would like to launch the office sometime in March next year.

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    He was confident that, with the establishment of the office, “more than we have before, we will be able to continue to build on the number of Japanese businesses operating in Ghana”.

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     The President of the Republic of Ghana Akufo-Addo, in his remarks, expressed his delight at the signing of the MoU with JETRO, and its subsequent decision to set-up shop in Ghana. 

     The President Nana Addo indicated that we are very interested in deepening economic relations between Ghana and Japan, and to that extent, we have spent the last two years trying to improve the fundamentals of the Ghanaian economy so that we will be in a better position to attract investments and interests from Japanese companies. 

    BY: Theresah Mensah|DIKODER.COM|DFM

  • BANGER DROPS -MARY NTI FT OBAAPA CHRISTY

    BANGER DROPS -MARY NTI FT OBAAPA CHRISTY

    Gospel Musician Mary Nti finally drops “Abundance”, the much-awaited danceable tune. The song titled Abundance which futures award-winning artiste Obaapa Christie, is already enjoying some air plays and making trends.

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    The abundance song talks about the Mercies and greatness of God in the life of the vulnerable and the weak. Mary Nti Abundance’s song keeps on encouraging people not to give up for the mercies and grace of the Lord is in the Abundance song, Abundance produced by Vinny K already enjoying airplay all over the world.

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  • GHANA POST INTRODUCES MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT

    GHANA POST INTRODUCES MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT

    Ghana Post has announced to the general public that, although WAEC checker cards are available at its various offices nationwide, parents or students can now directly buy all WAEC e-vouchers by dialing *447*160# on their phones.

    This means students and parents do not have to visit any of the Ghana Post offices. With the penetration of smartphones and internet connectivity, businesses are increasingly adopting a mobile-first go to market strategy and the nation’s designated postal service operator is no exception.

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    In a brief interview with the Chief Commercial Officer of Ghana Post, Jonathan Ansah, he indicated the company has recently leveraged technology to improve service delivery. We are optimistic that parents would particularly find this payment system helpful in buying the WAEC e-vouchers to check their wards results and subsequently purchase the school placement cards. Businesses are also expected to make a little more margin since they can buy the WAEC e-vouchers at bulk.ghpostpay.com at a discounted rate. You don’t need to have a smartphone to access this; any mobile phone design does this,” Jonathan Ansah said.

    Mr. Ansah also hinted that Ghana Post will soon launch a simple, user-friendly payment and collections platform that enables individuals, institutions and businesses to access various financial services offered by Ghana Post from the comfort of their homes via the use of Visa, MasterCard or mobile money.

    “Although we are yet to unveil our new GhPostpay App, the public can go ahead and download it from Playstore. A key feature of the GhPostpay App is the fact that parents who want to buy any of the West African Examination Council’s (WAEC) scratch cards, School placement checker, university forms or pay for their letterboxes do not need to go and queue in any of the facilitates,” he added

    According to Ghana Post, some of the branches that provide e-service are also on standby assist parents and wards in checking results. In the just-ended Ghana Shippers Awards 2019, Ghana Post was awarded Excellence in Innovation and Technology for showcasing smart new services which approach every day in new ways, enhance performances and spearhead that big change that no one even thought they needed until it was made.

    BY: Emmanuel Koranteng|DIKODER.COM|D FM

  • TOO MUCH S€X WILL GIVE YOU HERNIA, KAAKYIRE HERBAL WARNS

    TOO MUCH S€X WILL GIVE YOU HERNIA, KAAKYIRE HERBAL WARNS

    Even as s€x is sweet and very enjoyable and a lot of people can’t resist. A popular herbal practitioner in Ghana, Dr. Eric Asante Bimpong, C.E.O. of Kaakyire Herbal and Ultrasound lab Center has revealed that having too much s€x is a factor of too much hernia among men.

    This means too much s€x gives hernia. The experienced Herbal Doctor made this revelation on the Susubiribi morning show when the host Nana Kwabena Addo, asked of the major causes of hernia.

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    Dr. Eric Asante Bimpong said the most susceptible ones are those who predominantly have s€x, those who lift heavy objects, and hernia affects both males and females.

    Again, he disputed the fact that taking okro causes hernia, however, he said okro has effects on drugs taken to cure hernia.

    The CEO of Kaakyire Herbal and Ultrasound Lab Center revealed that Hernia is curable and the safest way is the herbal way.

    He, therefore, entreated individuals to abstain from too much s€x.

    BY: Emmanuel Koranteng|DIKODER.COM|D FM