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  • Baby discovered dead on dumpsite by scrap dealer

    Baby discovered dead on dumpsite by scrap dealer

    During his search for electronic waste products, a scrap dealer came across an unexpected find—a newborn baby girl.

    The baby was found by the unidentified scrap dealer just before sunset on Thursday, July 06, 2023, while combing through the rubbish in search of valuables for his trade.

    Residents of the Koforidua suburb of Anlo Town in the Eastern Region were thrown into a state of shock following the bizarre discovery in the popular refuse container next to a public toilet.

    Assemblyman for the Anlo Town Electoral Area, Abu Amadu speaking in an interview said the scrap dealer narrated to him that he saw a young lady throwing a black polythene bag into the refuse container but did not suspect any foul play.

    He continued that about an hour later, he stepped into the container in search of scraps only to notice a black polythene bag.

    Upon opening it and to his shock, he found a newborn baby girl wrapped in the bag dead.

    The shocked dealer then raised an alarm which drew the attention of nearby residents to the scene who subsequently reported the issue to him.

    According to the Assemblyman, the scrap dealer could not identify the suspect since he did not reside in the area.

    Mr. Amadu subsequently reported the discovery to the police at the Koforidua Central police station who arrived to inspect the dump site, finding inside the dead baby wrapped.

    The remains of the deceased infant have since been conveyed to and deposited at the morgue of the Eastern Regional Hospital for preservation and autopsy as police commence investigations into the incident to arrest the perpetrator of the heinous crime.

  • In sha’Allah, we’ll fix the economic challenges – Bawumia

    Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured Ghanaians that the Akufo-Addo administration will tackle the economic challenges facing them.

    He told Ghanaians that the challenges are also being felt in most countries around the world, not only Ghana

    In a remark at the Hogbestosto Festival at Anlo in the Volta Region on Saturday November 5, he said “we all know we are facing global economic crisis which Togbe Sri III referred to.

    “This is a crisis that is being felt all over the world and the cost of living accelerated across the globe.

    “If you look at the cost of living as measured by the rate of inflation, between 2019 and now, the rate of inflation has increased by five-fold in Ghana, it has increased by sixteen-fold  in Togo, it has increased by eleven-fold in Senegal, it has increased by seven-fold in Cote D’Ivoire and eight-fold in the United Kingdom.

    “The increase in the cost of living has caused hardships not only in Ghana but many countries.

    “In fact, the BBC noted about two weeks ago that so far, this year, in 93 countries we have had public protests against the increased cost of living. It is important to know however that amidst all of this turmoil we should put things in perspectives.”

    He added “The government of Nana Akufo-Addo has over the last six years  taken many steps to reposition and transform the economy.

    “So whiles we have hardships today, which we are working very hard to alleviate, and In sha’Allah we will deal with it, let us not forget what we have been able to do in the last six years.

    “Let me recall that our government in the last six years has created more jobs than  any other government  in the Fourth Republic, let me recall that we have constructed more roads than any other government in the Fourth Republic, Let me recall that we have built more interchanges than any other government in the Fourth Republic, we have built more airports than any other government in the Fourth Republic, more railways than any other government , we have built more classrooms than any other government  in the Fourth Republic.”

    Source:  3news.com

  • We’ve built more schools, interchanges, roads than any gov’t in the 4th Republic – Bawumia

    Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumaia has indicated that the Akufo-Addo administration has over the past six years in office built more schools, roads, airports, interchanges than any other government in the Fourth Republic.

    He has appealed to Ghanaians to recollect these achievements of the government in the midst of the economic turmoil they are saddled with currently.

    Dr Bawumia indicated that the hardships are being felt globally, not only in Ghana.

    In a remark at the Hogbestosto Festival at Anlo in the Volta Region on Saturday November 5, he said “we all know we are facing global economic crisis which Togbe Sri III referred to. This is a crisis that is being felt all over the world and the cost of living accelerated across the globe.

    “If you look at the cost of living as measured by the rate of inflation, between 2019 and now, the rate of inflation has increased by five-fold in Ghana, it has increased  by sixteen-fold  in Togo,  it has increased by eleven-fold in Senegal, it has increased by seven-fold in Cote D’Ivoire and eight-fold in the United Kingdom.

    “The increase in the cost of living has caused hardships not only in Ghana but many countries. In fact, the BBC noted about two weeks ago that so far, this year, in 93 countries we have had public protests against the increased cost of living. It is important to know however that amidst all of this turmoil  we should put things in perspectives.

    He added “The government of Nana Akufo-Addo has over the last six years  taken many steps  to reposition  and transform the economy . So whiles we have hardships  today which we are working very hard to alleviate, and Insah Allah, we will deal with it, let us not forget what  we have been able to do in  the last six years.

    “Let me recall that our government in the last six years  has created more jobs than  any other government  in the Fourth Republic, let me recall  that we have constructed more roads than any other government in the Fourth Republic, Let me recall that we have built more interchanges than any other government in the Fourth Republic, we have built more airports than any other government in the Fourth Republic, more railways than any other government , we have built more classrooms than any other government  in the Fourth Republic.”

    Source: 3news

  • Asanteman joins 2022 Hogbetsotso festival

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will join the Awomefia of Anlo state, Togbe Sri III, to celebrate the Hogbetsotso festival this Saturday, November 6, 2022 in Keta in the Volta Region.

    The historical visit to the Volta Region, while it will not be the first time, is hugely anticipated to add to the grandeur of the meeting between the two powerful traditions in the country.

    The relationship between Asante and Anlo states dates back to the 19th century during the reign of Asantehene Kofi Karikari, when the Asante, Akwamu and Anlo States formed a tripartite alliance during the Asante-Krepi War (1869-1872).

    This year’s celebration is on the theme ‘60 Years of Anlo Hogbetsotso Za: Uniting for Development, Sustaining our Unique Cultural Commonwealth for Future Generations’.

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    Source: thebftonline.com

  • NLA’s Godmother money-making machines heads to Anlo

    Hundreds of people are expected to throng the forecourt of the Anlo District Assembly Office this weekend, to witness the National Lottery Authority’s (NLA) godmother moneymaking machine, in action.

    The NLA Draw machine is making its next stop in the Volta Region in the third of the series of the NLA’s famous Community Draws, to spread some good fortune to celebrants of this year’s Hogbetsotsoza.

    Amid heavy security of combined military and police personnel, the draw machines were crane lifted from their secure place, the Brennan Hall on Friday morning.

    According to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Ms. Judith Kormle, the NLA Community Draws are the Authority’s way of bringing the draw closer to its cherished patrons and the general public, dispelling the myth and rumors that ordinarily typify the draw and the draw machines.

    “Holding Community Draws also gives NLA the opportunity to educate our patrons and the general public on the integrity of the Draw Process, the mandate, and operations of the Authority. We also use such platforms to enlighten our patrons on giving back to the community through our Good Causes and the activities of fraudsters who purport to give out leaked winning numbers on WhatsApp and Facebook,” she said.

    Additionally, Community Draws add to the thrill of patrons who have never witnessed the draw to get a firsthand view of it, and also interact with the Draw presenters, Ace Actor Akrobeto, Comedian Kalybos, Actress, Jessica Williams, Beryl Adom and Nancy Darko.

    This year’s draw will be even more exciting as musicians, Praye and other artists will entertain fans while they make money with their stakes.

    This is the first time in sixty years, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) is taking its draw to the Volta Region in celebration of the Hogbetstso Festival and the third in the series of festivities, after Kwahu-Obomeng and the Oguaa Fetu Afahye.

    Saturday 5th November 2022’s National Weekly Lotto, will also be live on United Television at 7:15 pm.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Hogbetsotsoza to be launched on September 21

    The Volta Region‘s Hogbetsotso Festival, held annually by the chiefs and residents of Anlo, was postponed for two years because to the COVID-19 pandemic is back.

    In accordance with the COVID-19 regulations, the celebrated festival, also known as Hogbeza, which honors the fabled Ewe-Dogbo people’s escape from Notsie in modern-day neighboring Togo, was suspended to stop its spread.

    In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Silas Aidam, the publicity chair of the 2022 Hogbetsotsoza Planning Committee, stated that preparations were in progress for the launch on September 21 to announce events of the one-month festival.

    “The launch is happening on 21st September after which the rest of activities and ceremonies will follow to climax the festival on Saturday, November 5,” he said.

    These include ‘dodede’ – removal of diseases and expulsion of evil spirits; ‘nugbidodo’ – reconciliation; glimetoto – an enactment of the departure or escape from Notsie, and mini Hogbeza – best described as dress rehearsal for the main festival.

    The others are MTN Hogbetsotsoza health walk, Anlo State dinner dance, congress of chiefs, Mama Hogbe beauty pageant, and musical concerts.

    “The message we want to send to our Anlo citizens home and abroad, local and foreign tourists, is that after the COVID-19 break, Hogbeza bounces back in a special form.”

    Hogbeza is celebrated every first Saturday in November at Anloga, the traditional and ritual capital of the Anlo State.

    It is usually characterised by a display of rich tradition and culture with people treated to a variety of drumming and dancing, including the ever-popular “agbadza”, “atsia” and “misego” or “husego”, the incorporated dance style of the backward movement of the people during their exodus from Notsie.

    The 2022 edition is on the theme: “60 Years of Anlo Hogbetsotsoza: Uniting for development, sustaining our unique cultural commonwealth for future generations.”