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General News of Saturday, 4 September 2021 Source: universenewsroom.com 2021-09-04 Some senior high schools in the country have complained about the shortage of food Dietitian with the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Nana Ama Agyapong, has described reports of food shortages in some senior high schools as a “problematic” development.In an exclusive interview with UniversNews, Dr. Nana Ama Agyapong explained that school feeding was introduced in schools to augment the nutritional needs of students hence food shortages in the schools would have a great impact on the nutritional needs of…

In total, the Government has so far managed to collect 63bn/- from the levies that came to effect on July 15, this year, with the money channeled to construct 220 health centres and 560 classrooms. “The money is meant to improve social services, including Education and Health sectors for which, we are going to construct health facilities in the areas that had no access to such facilities,” she said. She said the collection to be raised in September and October will be channeled towards the construction of over 500 classrooms countrywide, in a move to enable the government to accommodate…

Sports News of Saturday, 4 September 2021 Source: footballghana.com 2021-09-04 CK Akonnor, Black Stars coach Black Stars coach CK Akonnor believes that his team will score more goals after clinching a labored 1-0 victory over Ethiopia.The national team has struggled to find the net recently, scoring just one goal in three games.Charles Akonnor, however, believes that the situation will change soon.“If you watch our game we create a lot of chances. These same chances in our squad against Qatar scored five goals”.“So it’s not a situation whereby we cannot score goals but now it seems so but I strongly believe…

Cristiano Ronaldo has started his five-day Covodi isolation in a stunning seven-bedroom mansion ahead of his Manchester United debut. The star forward, widely considered one of the best in the world, will now be playing at Old Trafford again after his £19.8million transfer from the Italian giants was finalised on transfer deadline day.  Ronaldo touched down in his private jet from Faro at Manchester Airport on Thursday at 5.40pm, and was swiftly taken to a multi-million pound mansion, according to the Sun.Photographs from inside the mansion reveal a swimming pool, gym and cinema room which Ronaldo will be able to enjoy with…

Final year UNILORIN student convicted for internet fraud, forfeits Lexus car, others Adigun Oladapo Oludele, a final year student of the University of Ilorin, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for internet fraud. Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin who convicted him on Friday ordered that his Lexus car – lS250 registered KJA 141 GU Lagos, be forfeited to the Federal government of Nigeria. The court further ordered that the sum of N158,000 domiciled in Adigun’s GTB account found to be proceed of unlawful transactions be forfeited to the Federal government. . In addition,…

Olajide Sowore, the immediate younger brother of media personality, Omoyele Sowore has been shot dead in Edo state.   Omoyele who penned down a tribute to his brother, alleged that Olajide was killed today September 4 near Okada in Edo state by “herdsmen /kidnappers”, while on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo sate where he is studying Pharmacy.   Recounting how he travelled widely with his younger brother and their brother, the media personality also described Olajide as the one who made everyone happy, snuck out his older ones to parties and took all the blames when their disciplinarian…

“What’s the goal of this vaccine? The stated goal by (CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky) and others is to prevent serious infection, and all the data today, published by the CDC, presented by the CDC, is it’s done exactly that,” Dr. Paul Offit, a top vaccine expert and US Food and Drug Administration adviser said Friday. “There’s been no evidence of clear erosion of protection against serious disease,” he said.The conversation around vaccines has fluctuated because health experts are learning new information about the coronavirus and its variants. But amid the debate, experts are consistent in noting the effectiveness of…

Misgivings have been expressed about the performance of the Black Stars on Friday Black Stars coach CK Akonnor, has admitted that his side were poor in their 1-0 win over Ethiopia in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Friday.Mubarak Wakaso scored the only goal of the game to secure the three points for the Black Stars as they go top of Group G in the qualifiers.It was an uninspiring performance from CK Akonnor’s side against the Ethiopians.Some players also failed to turn up in the game as the Black Stars had to settle for the 1-0 win.Addressing the media after…

Under the MoU both parties will co-operate in exploring the possibility of supporting the companies under AIH portfolio for the potential issuance of sukuk. Mr. Sejiny said: “Azerbaijan is a key strategic member country for ICD and we hope, via this partnership, we will increase our presence in Azerbaijan. This MoU will greatly enhance the development of capital markets in Azerbaijan and facilitate economic development resulting in a robust private sector. As such, this partnership perfectly suits the long-term goals of the ICD, and we are happy to be working with AIH toward the achievement of this worthy cause”. Mr.…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cutting the sod for construction of a sports complex Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has promised the country will be ready to host the 2023 African Games after cutting the first sod on the $145 million (£105 million/€122 million) sports complex being built for the event in Ghana.The main feature of the complex at Borteyman will be a 1,000-capacity aquatics centre, featuring a 10-lane competition and eight-lane warm-up pool.A multi-purpose sports hall with a capacity of 10,000 will also be built and used to stage badminton, basketball, boxing, table tennis and weightlifting, along with a 500-seat…