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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

Ritek Foundation, a non-governmental organisation supporting deprived communities, has donated teaching and learning materials to Adaase Primary and Junior High School in the Adaase Community at the Obuasi municipality.

Presenting the items – mono desks, books, and computers among others worth thousands of Ghana, President of Ritek Foundation, Rita Coffie stated that the donation was to improve teaching and learning in the community as well as equip the younger generation with the right skills.

Ms. Coffie, who is also a Police Officer with the Ghana Police Service added that Ritek Foundation will continue to identify and support deprived communities across the country.

“We at Ritek Foundation are always happy to lend a helping hand to young children and deprived communities. It is our aim that our contribution will go a long way to improve teaching and learning in this school,” Ms. Coffie explained.

She added that “our modus operandi are to visit communities, identify the issues, discuss them with the community leaders and prioritize these needs. We then raise funds from family and friends to meet the needs of these communities.”

According to her, the foundation will return on a later date to help renovate the school and thus called on corporate bodies and other benevolent individuals to support in improving the school infrastructure.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Circuit Supervisor, Mr. Eric Odoom expressed their appreciation to Ritek Foundation for their generous support to the school.

Mr. Odoom further assured the Foundation that they will put the materials to good use and also ensure they were well maintained for future pupils of the school.

The donation ceremony was graced by some community elders and opinion leaders including the Odikro of the Community, Mr. Kojo Asamoah; SMC Chairman, Mr. Joseph K. Anto; Obaahemaa Akosua Nyarko, Panin Kwame Bimpeh and Kofi Gyan.

This is the third time the foundation has raised funds from family and friends to support deprived schools and communities in the country.
Ritek Foundation is aimed at identifying the needs of deprived communities and working to raise funds and logistics to address the critical needs of the people in those communities.

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Source: Ghana Web

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has terminated his contract as Bayern Munich CEO early to pave the way for legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn to take his place.

Rummenigge was set to step down at the end of the year with Kahn in line to replace him, but the decision has been made to accelerate the move.

Rummenigge has been Bayern’s chairman of the board since 2002.

“It’s a great honour for me to be first entrusted with the office of board member and later with the office of CEO and chairman of the Executive Board,” Kahn said in Bayern’s official press release.

“I would like to thank the supervisory Board, headed by Uli Hoeneß, for this trust.

“I am deeply connected with the club and it has decisively shaped my life.

“Sporting and financial success, solidarity with the fans, a responsible approach towards the club’s history and values – that is what FC Bayern stands for.

“I would like to further develop these attributes in the future together with the staff, as well as my colleagues on the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board.”

Kahn is a Bayern Munich legend and made 781 appearances for the club, winning the ​Bundesliga eight times, six DFB Cups, as well as the 2000/01 UEFA Champions League and 1995/96 UEFA Cup.

Source: Modern Ghana