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I FORGOT MY LYRICS DUE TO KUAME EUGENE SAYS AFUA ASANTEWAA

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Ghana’s very own Singathon Queen Afua Asantewaa disclosed her fondness for Ghanaian music sensation Kuame Eugene. She said during her cause of singing she experienced a couple challenges, including forgetting lyrics to some of the songs she was performing and this was due to the presence of Kuame Eugene who was there to support her.

Afua further disclosed that her husband was fully aware of her admiration for the music talent, the reason for performing most of his songs during her attempt for the longest singing marathon.

In her recent interview with Joy Prime, stated “that guy came and I could not remember my lyrics. I said ‘this guy has worried me.’ If Guinness people don’t give me the record, it’s Kuami Eugene.

PERSISTENT PROBLEMS FOR BOEING CONTINUES

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There have been some recent incidents involving Boeing airplanes, especially the 737 Max 9 model. According to the news, the FAA has grounded all affected Boeing 737 Max 9s after an Alaska Airlines flight had a portion of its fuselage blow out over Oregon on Friday night.

This is the latest setback for Boeing, which has been trying to recover from the previous crashes and scandals that plagued its 737 Max programs. Boeing’s CEO had announced a comeback plan for 2024 after some scandals in the previous years, but it seems to have taken a blow just 5 days into the new year.

There are over 1,160 Boeing 737 MAXs active in the world, with the majority being the -8 variant, followed by the -8-200 and the -91. The 737 MAX 9 is the largest version of the Boeing 737 MAX series that is currently in commercial service, with a length of 42.16 meters and a typical seating capacity of 193 to 220 passengers. The 737 MAX 9 has received almost 300 orders from various airlines, such as United, Alaska, Aeroméxico, and Turkish Airlines.

The most recent incident happened this Friday and it happened to be with the Alaska airlines that uses the “737 MAX 9. The fuselage blowout was caused by a manufacturing issue affecting the electrical power systems on the Boeing 737 Max 9. Boeing said the problem was due to poor electrical bonding, where panel assemblies that were supposed to conduct electricity and form part of a connection with the frame of the aircraft were not doing so effectively. This resulted in some components on the plane, including the pilots’ main instrument panel and a standby power control unit, being improperly grounded, or earthed.

AFCON – 11 STANDOUT PLAYERS

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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is always an exciting tournament, showcasing some of the best talents from the continent.

Here are 11 standout players to watch in this month’s AFCON:

Mohamed Salah (EGYPT) – Liverpool’s star forward and one of the world’s best players.

Mohammed Kudus (GHANA)- West Harm’s star attacker and one of the standouts signing in the EPL this season.

Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) – Brentford’s versatile forward.

Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast) – Brighton’s promising young talent.

Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) – Chelsea’s rising star.

Jordan Ayew (Ghana) – Crystal Palace’s experienced forward.

Andre Onana (Cameroon) – Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)- Stuttgart powerful striker

Bundesliga Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)- The Napoli marksman is the current African best player.

Patson Daka (Zambia) – The Leicester City striker has pace to burn and is in some good form.

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)- The PSG versatile right-wing back is in good form coming into the tournament and is one to look out for in the Moroccan team.

Ghanaians will keep their eyes on their most prized assert at the moment Mohammed Kudus as he’s having a good season at club football and is carrying the hopes of the Nation to emerge victors of the tournament come February 11, 2024.

 

CAF INCREASES PRICE MONEY FOR AFCON

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The next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is scheduled to be held from January 13 to February 11, 2024. The host country for this event will be Ivory Coast, and it will be the second time the nation has hosted the tournament since 1984.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) later announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The winners of the tournament will now receive $7 million, which is $2 million more than the reward doled out at the last edition.

This significant increase in prize money demonstrates CAF’s commitment to rewarding merit, performance, and enhancing the status of the competition. Ghana a powerhouse in African football, having won the Afcon on 4 occasions have gone in hiatus for over 4 decades of wining the Afcon trophy are still on the hunt.

Ghana is no longer favorites when it comes to Afcon tournaments these days after a very poor showing in the last edition where they were beaten by Comoros and couldn’t even make it past the group stages, the worse in the country’s appearances in the tournament. With this new price money on board, is this going to be an extra motivation for the Black Stars of Ghana to emerge as winners of the tournament?

INMATE FLIES TO ATTACK JUDGE IN A SHOCKING INCIDENT AT COURT

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Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.

During a courtroom proceeding on Wednesday, 3, 2024 things turned violent as a defendant attacked a Las Vegas Judge.

Inmate 30-year-old Deobra Delone Redden made a flying leap over the bench to attack and assault the County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus, slamming her against the wall and pulling her to the floor as she was about to announce the Redden’s sentence in a felony battery case.

Authorities say the Judge Mary Kay Holthus suffered minor injuries while a courtroom marshal suffered a dislocated shoulder and a bleeding gash on his forehead for attempting to prevent the attack. Both remain in stable conditions but It’s shocking as such attacks in court turn to be rare.

BRIGHT SIMMONS POSITIVE ABOUT AWARDING OF CONTRACTS TO SML/GRA

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Bright Simons has been vocal about the GRA/SML saga in Ghana.

He has highlighted concerns regarding the lack of competitive bidding and due diligence in the awarding of contracts to SML, a company that was relatively unknown until it secured a contract to assist the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in detecting invoice fraud.

Simons pointed out the redundancies and duplications of efforts that have cost the Ghanaian taxpayer millions of dollars without significant value in return. Simons, who is the vice-president in charge of research at IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has been part of the broader public financial management work in the natural resources sector.

His work, alongside that of other think tanks like ACEP, has been crucial in probing the SML affair and uncovering issues within “revenue assurance” programs in Ghana.

NEW DESIGNATIONS FOR DOCTORS AND DENTIST TO AID CLARITY

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Doctors and dentist in Ghana will start using new designations from January as part of efforts by the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (MDC) to ensure clarity and standardization in the medical profession.

The new designations aim to distinguish between practitioners with doctoral degrees, like medical doctors and dentists, and those with master’s or bachelor’s degrees in related fields i.e Medical Doctors or Dentists with a professorial rank appointment and/or a PhD qualification may be designated Prof. Dr. (Med), Prof. Dr. Dr. (Med), Dr. Dr. (Med), Prof. Dr. (Dent), Prof. Dr. Dr. (Dent) or Dr. Dr. (Dent).

This move is intended to improve transparency and help patients better understand the qualifications of their healthcare providers.

BORDER ISSUES – TEXAS AMBULANCE WORKERS

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Ambulance workers in Texas have not made a specific collective statement about the border situation. However, there have been reports and discussions about the challenges faced by law enforcement and medical personnel in border areas, particularly in relation to Operation Lone Star, which is a state initiative to secure the border and address the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas.

The situation at the border is complex and has led to various responses from different stakeholders. For example, there have been concerns raised about the treatment of migrants, with reports of state troopers being instructed to push children into the Rio Grande and deny migrants water in extreme heat, as per an email sent by a state employee expressing concern over these actions.

These reports highlight the difficult circumstances and moral dilemmas that those working on the front lines, including ambulance workers, may encounter.

The ongoing legal and political discussions around the border will likely continue to impact those working in emergency services in the region.

BRITNEY SPEARS AT THE POINT OF NO RETURN

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Britney Spears has made it clear that she has no plans to return to the music industry. In a statement, she addressed rumors about her working on a new album by saying,

“I will never return to the music industry!!!”

She expressed her frustration with the false rumors and emphasized her decision to stay away from the music business. This comes after her conservatorship ended and she released her memoir

“The Woman in Me,”

which led to speculation about a possible comeback. However, Britney has definitively shut down those rumors with her recent statement.

 

GOLDENDOODLE GETS A GOLDEN MEAL WORTH $4000

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Clayton and Carrie Law experienced rather an unusual incident involving a Goldendoodle named Cecil who chewed up $4,000 in cash. The money belonged to his owners, Clayton and Carrie Law, who had left the bills on the kitchen counter of their home in Pittsburgh.

After discovering the mishap, the couple had to retrieve the dirty cash from Cecil’s poop and vomit, which was quite a disgusting task. The couple were understandably shocked and upset when they discovered what their dog Cecil had done however, they also showed a sense of humor about the situation.

They took the incident in stride and even shared their story, which gained quite a bit of attention for its unusual nature. The couple went through the unpleasant task of cleaning the chewed-up money and managed to see the lighter side of the predicament, joking about Cecil’s expensive taste.

Despite the unpleasantness, they managed to recover almost all of the money by washing and taping together the pieces with enough of the serial numbers intact. The bank accepted the damaged bills and replaced them with fresh notes, as this is a recognized process for handling mutilated currency.

Thankfully, Cecil was fine after the incident. Their ability to laugh after such an event is a testament to their love for their pet and their positive outlook on life. It’s a reminder that sometimes, unexpected things happen, and all we can do is make the best of the situation.