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Papa’s Pizza, an independent fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Pizza making in the country, has donated about 100 boxes of pizza to the Chief Alhaji Seidu Old Mosque in Madina toward the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.

With the aim of ensuring that the Muslim brethren meet their nutritional needs after a successful Ramadan, Papa’s Pizza extended their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to the Muslim community based in Madina.

Marketing Executive, Papa’s Pizza, Maami Esi Yamoah, speaking to the media on the sideline of the presentation activity emphasized that the core mission of the brand is to provide customers with quick, tasty and convenient meals, and it deems it fit to provide the Muslim community which forms part of their core clientele some of these products as a means of solidarity as they continue with Ramadan.

She added that the donation, which was done in partnership with Hi-Lynks Communication Ltd, forms part of the special give back to society activities of the company to mark the 10th anniversary of Papa’s Pizza.

Furthermore, she indicated that as part of the 10th anniversary celebration, Papa’s Pizza is introducing in-car delivery services and doorstep delivery services are available to ensure clients get the best in pizza and munchies for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Papa’s Pizza now has branches in East Legon, Tema, Dome, Ringroad, Osu, Spintex, Dansoman and North Legon. With global standards to local delicacies and flavours such as Ghanaman, Opana, Meat Eater, Papa’s favorite, Americano, full house, etc.

Source: Ghana Web

Accra, – Mr. Mark Addo Agyekum, the Vice President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has been appointed Chairman of a Special Competitions Committee by the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA).

The committee would also have a former member of the Medical Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and current Vice Chairman of the AFA anti-doping committee, Dr. Prince Pambo as a member.

The Special Competitions Committee was commissioned by the General Assembly of the AFA to put up a document on COVID-19 protocols and also come up with a roadmap that will enable Armwrestling, which is a major contact sport, begin competitions on the continent.

Also, the Special Competitions Committee would also advice AFA Board on whether the continental governing body can organize the Africa Armwrestling Championships.

The Committee also have Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, the President of the Ghana Armwrestling as a member.

Other members of the committee are; Mr.Julien Boumsong(Cameroon), Mr. Nasr Youssef (Egypt), Mr. Herve Essomba (Senegal), Dr. Mangrina(Madagascar) and Dr Radonirina Zafinijato Rokotomanga also from Madagascar.

Armwrestling is one of the most affected sporting disciplines by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Played by two withholding the arms, Armwrestling is considered a contact sport hence pullers, referees and all must be protected whilst playing, hence the AFA board setting up the committee.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has officially left English Premier League side Newcastle United after his contract ended.

The 29 year old first joined Newcastle on loan from Chelsea in 2016 and made the deal permanent in July 2017.

Atsu made 107 appearances for the Magpies and scored 8 goals during his five-year stint on Tyneside but found game time difficult to come by in the just-ended English Premier League season.

Speaking about his departure from the club on Instagram, Atsu expressed gratitude to fans and staff of the club for making him feel welcome.

He posted: “When I arrived in Newcastle almost 5 years ago, I was made to feel welcome from the start..by everyone at the club and especially by the fans. I grew to love the city and my young family feel very at home here. Sadly, the time has now come for me to leave the club, so I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who is part of the Newcastle Utd family. Thank you to the Toon Army fans, a lot of whom I’ve met around the city. I will never forget my time in the North East and for sure I will follow the results every week. Thank you my geordie staff, players & fans, it’s been a pleasure!

Atsu was left out of Newcastle’s 25-man Premier League squad at the start of the season, but then added back into it in January, following the exit of DeAndre Yedlin to Galatasaray.

However, Atsu was not called onto the bench once in the final months of the 2020/21 campaign, despite Bruce’s Magpies suffering an injury crisis with Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron and Ryan Fraser all spending time out of the side.

Atsu has been linked with a transfer to Championship side Huddersfield Town.

Source: Modern Ghana

Accra, – The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has expressed concern about the growing culture of insults on the internet in recent times.

In a press briefing, on the theme, “The Ghanaian Culture and the Creeping Culture of Insult in the Media, ”Madam Janet Edna Nyame, the Executive Director of the NCC, said, Ghanaian cultural virtues must not be lost to the ‘creeping culture of insults’ in the media.

She said, the Ghanaian people were incredibly respectful, kind, hospitable and “these our cherished virtues should not be taken for granted or allowed to fade into oblivion.”

“In the age of the relentless media, Ghana seems to be losing her cherished tradition and custom of respecting one another to insulting one another, ” she said.

Madam Nyame added that, a nation without the media is like a vehicle without wheels hence, the media contributed to the three core processes of democracy which included, transparency, publicity and accountability which strengthened democracy.

In recent times, in both traditional and online media, thus Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube has become a platform where some Ghanaians hurl insult at the elderly and state authorities.

She said, “These unpatriotic behaviour towards state leaders, royal institution, state institutions, the elderly and the country must be stopped. This is because it has never been a Ghanaian character.”

Madam Nyame said individuals can avoid this unacceptable culture by simply identifying themselves with the cherished Ghanaian cultural identity of respect.

She explained that no public figure or journalist should be immune from authentic criticism of their reportage, and urged them to work with decorum.

She advised the media to be unbiased and act as an educator, mentor, guardian and an architect of information of public opinion in social, political and economic arenas.

Madam Janet Edna Nyame urged the media to help the government in eliminating the loopholes, drawbacks, making the system more responsible, responsive and receptive.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Allianz Insurance, a subsidiary of Allianz Group has announced the completion of its GHS50 million recapitalization process in compliance with the new minimum capital requirements set by the National Insurance Commission, which takes effect from 1st January 2022.

This move will strengthen the company’s liquidity position and reaffirm its commitment to doing business in Ghana.

Commenting on the completion, the Chief Executive of Officer Allianz Insurance, Darlington Munhuwani, said: “To meet the regulator’s requirements eight months ahead of the deadline, demonstrates the strong support and continued confidence of our shareholders in the Ghanaian economy and insurance market.’’

“This additional capital will enable us to make strategic investments across our operations and continue to provide value offerings that safeguard the interests of our customers.” The capital will also be used to reconfigure the company’s reinsurance programmes.

Attention will also be given to the development of new and innovative products and services to enhance its position as a leading insurer with prudent underwriting practices and unique claims advocacy services. The ongoing digital transformation agenda will be accelerated to give convenience to customers.

He concluded that Allianz Insurance will continue to explore opportunities to partner with local and international organizations to improve the distribution of insurance and risk management services in Ghana.

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Source: Ghana Web

Adaklu Waya (V/R), June 1 GNA – Mr Francis Asamani, Adaklu District Director of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), on Monday entreated Ghanaians to assist the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to come out with credible data at the end of the upcoming Population and Housing Censuses.

He said this could be done if they participated fully in the exercise.

Mr Asamani, who was speaking with the Ghana News Agency in an interview, said such data was very vital for policy and planning purposes.

He was of the view that it would also ensure the equitable distribution of the country’s resources.

He said that the exercise would inform the government to monitor the extent to which the country had progressed since the last census.

The Director said, “you and I count, so let us make sure we are counted.”

He cautioned those who were of the view that the census was meant for tax purposes to disabuse their minds of such thoughts and participate in the exercise.

Mr Asamani entreated chiefs and opinion leaders in communities in the Adaklu district, especially to impress on their subjects to take the census seriously and make sure they were counted.

He said non Ghanaians who would spend the census night in the district were eligible to be counted.

Mr Asamani said the vulnerable, including children, destitute and disable were also to be counted.

The 2021 census, which begins on 28th June and ends on 11th July, will consist of Population Census and Housing Census as one operation.

Ghana has conducted five post-independence censuses in 1960, 1970, 1984, 2000 and 2010.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has given out a million bucks to celebrate his friend Patoranking on his birthday.

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Patoranking took to his Instagram Stories where he shared the video of Burna Boy turning with him at a nightclub.

In the video, the Grammys award-winning singer is seen gifting Patoranking the stacks of cash.

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Patoranking took to his Instagram Stories where he shared the video of Burna Boy turning with him at a nightclub.

In the video, the Grammys award-winning singer is seen gifting Patoranking the stacks of cash.

Source: Modern Ghana

Kuami Eugene is being dragged again for sampling a song without asking permission from its rightful owners.

The award-winning Ghanaian singer who has been accused a couple of times of song theft has used a verse from Prophet Seth Frimpong’s popular “Okumcholla” song in his latest ‘Dollar On You’ track without asking permission.

Roro, a veteran sound engineer and producer of the original ‘Okumcholla’ song has stated that he felt Kuami Eugene should have done the necessary before sampling the song.

During an interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM’s popular “Hammer Time” entertainment program, Roro explained that he felt disrespected by Kuami Eugene and his team because they failed to contact him before sampling a song that produced.

“Richie and Kuami should know better. I felt disrespect when I had to rather contact them myself over this,” he said during the interview.

Source: Modern Ghana