There has been a fire outbreak at the Kumasi Central Prisons with the fire service fighting to bring the fire under control. This has agitated many of the inmates who are fighting the guards in an attempt to escape. It is also feared some might have escaped already due to the fire and the public has been cautioned.
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A new breeze will blow
into the gospel music
industry as the industry
witnesses the dynamic
turnover of a rap addict
to a rhythmic flow of
spoken word to praise
his Maker for saving him
as he had an encounter
with death early this
year.
“Abubro Nkosua” which is the title of the
song is the first single Opanka will release
out of his hot singles to hit the airwaves this
year, paving way for his debut album
“Akwaaba.” The gospel song featuring gospel
gem and songstress Gifty Osei will be
released on 6th February 2015.
Dadie Opanka, the microphone abuser early
this year had a brisk encounter with death
which influenced the song.
“Death is real, I already knew it but
the reality of death hit me with a big
blow after this encounter and I know
God is real and you need to
surrender to Him no matter who you
are, and in everything God first. As
God has given me another chance to
live, I feel like if I don’t tell people
how wonderful He is, then I’m not
being grateful,” he said.
The song which is not the usual hiplife
gospel tune but a real gospel tune, sees the
artist portraying his versatility as a creative
person. He is heard doing a deep touch of
spoken word on the tune and taking people
through everything that happened and how
God saved him, whilst Gifty Osei follows with
a soothing hook. The song can leave you in
tears after listening to it.
Both gospel and rap lovers should watch out
for the song which will take the gospel and
hiplife industry by storm. The single will be
released on 6 February 2015.
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has now started implementing a 24- hour power rationing plan.
Under the new schedule, customers are expected to experience 24-hours power outage (lights off) popularly called dumsor in the local parlance, and have power restored for the next 12 hours.
It is the first time in the country’s history that the people have to experience light off for as long a period as 24 hours and also the longest period of load shedding – since May 2012 to date.
President John Mahama had pledged ahead of the 2012 elections that his administration would resolve the dumsor problem by 2013, but three years down the lane, the power crisis is still with the country, collapsing industries and small scale businesses.
“The power crisis will be a thing of the past by the end of 2013,” Mr. Mahama said at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Presidential debate prior to the 2012 general elections.
Some of the effects of the power crisis includes Ghanaians having to battle with increased cases of night marauders (armed robbers) and school children having difficulties in doing their home work.
Students are running to where they can get electricity to study and do their assignments, risking being attacked by miscreants.
No Timetable
The situation is so unpredictable that Public Relations Manager for ECG, William Boating, says Ghanaians should not expect a regular time table for the load shedding since it could not be followed holistically due to shortfalls.
Mr. Boating, who spoke on Accra-based Oman FM last week, said a quantum of generation was needed for the drawing of a time table for the country.
“As it is now, the deficit is so high that there is no specific quantum to draw the time table for the entire country,” Mr Boateng indicated.
Upcoming Demo
Meanwhile, a group of Ghanaians who go under the name ‘Concerned Ghanaians,’ are planning to stage a massive demonstration on Independence Day, Friday, March 6, 2015 against the erratic electricity supply.
The intended demonstration, which is set to take place in the capital city, Accra, has already started gaining momentum with dumsor-branded T-shirts already out. Some have started placing orders for the T-shirts which have ‘dumsor’ boldly inscribed in front.
Organizers of the demonstration have therefore urged all Ghanaians to forget their political colours and join in the march since the energy crisis affects members of both the governing and the opposition parties.
“Sitting on the fence is not an option, join the march. Let us show that we love our country. Let us show that we care,” the group posted on the Facebook page whiles urging all patriotic citizens to stand up and be counted.
Meanwhile, pressure group, OccupyGhana has thrown its weight behind the Concerned Ghanaians. Other pressure groups are said to have also expressed interest in joining the demonstration, urging all Ghanaians to help save the country.
By Charles Takyi-Boadu
Former Ghanaian striker Junior Agogo has been hospitalized.
Junior Agogo who is also a former Bristol Rovers striker is believed to have suffered a stroke. Well-wishers have taken to twitter to express their support to the retired striker and his family.
Agogo played for Bristol Rovers between 2003 and 2006 before moving to Nottingham Forest. It is believed Agogo was rushed to hospital on January 29, 2015.
Junior Agogo (real name Manuel Agogo) is a Ghanaian striker who made 140 appearances for the Rovers.
He joined from then Conference side Barnet for a fee of £110,000 with Giuliano Grazioli moving to Underhill as part of the deal.
Agogo was a member of the Black Star squad that participated in 2008 African Cup of Nations which was hosted by Ghana.
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