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Monday, June 4, 2018

Nigerians Mocked Over 'Beautiful Jersey' Following 2-1 Loss To England

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Nigerians Mocked Over 'Beautiful Jersey' Following 2-1 Loss To England
Nigerian fans are coming to terms with a loss to England in a friendly game at the Wembley on Saturday, just a day after their ‘beautiful’ jersey was the hottest sports story in the world.

First-half goals from Gary Cahill and captain Harry Kane helped England to victory, and Nigerians on social media shared their frustrations with the team that will be taking on on Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Croatia and Iceland at the World Cup.

The Super Eagles pulled a goal back shortly after the break through Alex Iwobi but only fleetingly threatened the hosts for much of the game.

The Super Eagles will hope to improve in the last warm up game against Czech Republic on June 6, while England are due to finish their preparations for the World Cup with a friendly against Costa Rica in Leeds on June 7.

Tunisia, Egypt register draws in World Cup warm up games

Meanwhile, England’s opening World Cup opponents Tunisia continued their preparations for Russia 2018 on Friday, with a draw against Turkey.

It was Tunisia’s second 2-2 draw this week, after they came back from 2-0 down against Portugal on Monday.

Egypt, who are playing without their injured star, Mohamed Salah could only manage a goalless draw against Colombia. The Pharaohs play their final warm-up match in Belgium on Wednesday before opening their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on 15 June.

 Source.Micheal Amissah
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First American To Study In North Korea Reveals What Life Is Really Like Under Kim

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First American To Study In North Korea Reveals What Life Is Really Like Under Kim

The first American to study at a North Korean university shares his harrowing experience in the secluded country where he saw locals gawk at dogs at the zoo, a woman selling snacks on the street be violently taken away, and housing spies keep a watchful eye on residents.

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Travis Jeppesen, 36, became the first American to study on North Korean soil in the summer of 2016.
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Sunday, June 3, 2018

7 Cheap But Charming Date Ideas For Every Couple On A Budget

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7 Cheap But Charming Date Ideas For Every Couple On A Budget


When you’re dating, if you’re not spending hours trying to figure out what to cook or order, you’re trying to figure out what to do together.

As we all know, Nairobi is quite a pricey city albeit there are quite a number of things you can do with your significant other without spending money.
Here are affordable date ideas that don’t require the two of you to splurge and go out of your way especially when there isn’t much to spend.

1. Cook together

You can look for a recipe online for a meal that you have both been meaning to try out and together, you can make the meal and enjoy.

2. Watch a movie or series

Instead of going to the movies, look for a movies or binge watch your favourite series as you snack on ice cream or popcorn.

3. Play a game

There are so many game apps that you can download on your phone. It’s okay to unleash your witty side by playing sudoku or scrabble; other times, it’s okay to unleash your silly side by playing a game such as a twister or even trying out tongue twisters together…you’ll discover how much fun the two of you can have when you don’t take life too seriously.

4. Do DIY

You know all those empty wine bottles that lay in your pantry or store? Take them out one day and paint them with your better half. You can spray paint them and turn them into decor pieces such as bedside candle holders and it’s also a fun activity to bring out your artsy sides. You could also get your old pair of jeans and rip them, turning them into fashionable his and hers outfits.

5. Get sporty together

If you have no gym membership, you could go out for a run together or ride bicycles around the neighbourhood. Better yet, make use of YouTube work out tutorials and do your cardio work out together.

6. Make cute silly videos

Make use of apps such as Dubsmash and Musically to make cute silly videos that you will both look at and laugh your guts out…such also come in handy when you’re having a rough day; the saved videos will make your day!

7. Get naughty

Well if there’s really nothing much to do and your pockets have holes, there’s always the option to get naughty. You could have a bath together, give your man a striptease and just get down and dirty. What better way to spend a boring weekend than in the arms of the one you love?
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Produce Any Evidence You Have On Anas If . . . - Pratt Dares Ken Agyapong

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Produce Any Evidence You Have On Anas If . . . - Pratt Dares Ken Agyapong

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has challenged the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to produce any tape or evidence he has on ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas instead of his constant ranting on the airwaves.

Speaking on Peace FM's 'kokrokoo' programme Friday, Kwesi Pratt asked the Assin Central MP to stop the personal attacks and focus on the professional works of the ace investigative journalist.

He said the MP can not substantiate his claims on the journalist if Anas takes him to court to battle the personal allegations.

"Nothing prevents any Ghanian from doing the work Anas is doing . . . anybody at all can do same . . . why can't Ken Agyapong do the same thing about him (Anas)?" he asked. 

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong had alleged that Anas and the late NPP Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu's wife, Ivy Heward Mills are in an amorous relationship.

The honorable MP, in his desperate attempt to frustrate the ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his Tiger Eye PI team from premiering their latest expose, dubbed, “Number 12” has made a lot of allegations.

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has also sworn to show a video of investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas receiving bribe.

The MP vowed he has in his possession a tape capturing the investigative journalist taking a bribe of $100,000 from people.

Speaking on Accra based Okay FM, he dared God to strike him dead should he fail to show such video to Ghanaians, describing Anas as a "blackmailer".

“I will show Anas confessing to a state Attorney that he has taken $100,000 bribe, if I don’t show may the living God kill me.

“Anas is so corrupt and we will not allow him to destroy the state with his evil mind. Let Anas premiere his (investigative video on the June 6), I will also premiere my video titled 'who watches the watchman'. He should be ready,” he stated.

Kennedy Agyapong has also accused Anas of plundering properties through illegal means to enrich himself.

All the evidence, he insists, will be made blare to public eye.

“I’m very sad and hurt that Ghanaians believe this evil man so much. I will expose him (Anas) and he will regret being a Ghanaian and a corrupt man. You take bribes from people and then you turn around to accuse people,” he added.

Commenting on the claims by Kennedy Agyapong regarding the undercover journalist, seasoned journalist Kwesi Pratt has challenged Mr. Agyapong to provide the said evidence.

According to him, if the MP indeed has a smoking gun on the activities of Anas, he shouldn't just be talking but prove it to the whole world.

“He should produce the evidence if he has it . . . after watching it the law will be applied,” he told Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's 'kokrokoo' programme.

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Ghana Cards To Cost $293 Million, Not $1.2 Billion – NIA

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Ghana Cards To Cost $293 Million, Not $1.2 Billion – NIA

The National Identification Authority (NIA), led by Executive Secretary Prof Ken Attafuah, has clarified that the total cost of producing the Ghana Cards is $293 million, not $1.2 billion, as widely reported.

In a statement released by NIA’s Corporate Affairs Department, the Authority said: “The NIS project to deliver ID cards to all Ghanaians is over a period of one year. Within this period, the state is committed to $124m while the project partner is committed to $169m.

“The total project cost for the delivery of the Ghana cards is, therefore, $293m and not 1.2bn USD. This total is expected to cover the technical and operational cost that will deliver ID Cards to all Ghanaians over the one year period”, the statement, which is produced in full below stated.

National Identification Authority

NIA Reponses to Frequently Asked Questions on the Cost of the NIS Project

30th May, 2018

1. Why 1.2bn USD?

Answer

The NIS project to deliver ID cards to all Ghanaians is over a period of one year. Within this period, the state is committed to $124m while the project partner is committed to $169m. The total project cost for the delivery of the Ghana cards is therefore $293m and not 1.2bn USD. This total is expected to cover the technical and operational cost that will deliver ID Cards to all Ghanaians over the one year period.

When the card has been delivered and become fully functional, part of the revenues that NIA will be raking in by virtue of the daily use of the card, will be used to manage NIA’s operational cost and pay off the investments that the partners would make over a period of 15years. This is projected to be 1.2bn USD over the life-cycle of the project.

2. Who is paying?

Answer

The NIS project cost (one year within which cards will be delivered to all Ghanaians) will be borne by government and the partner.

3. How are we paying?

Answer

Government pays its part of $124m (the only cost the state will incur) through the consolidated fund as provided for in the 2017 budget. The partner pays off its part through a combination of loans and equity.

$1.2b for Ghana card is 'fraud'; give me only $50m and I’ll deliver it - Ken Agyapong



4. How many cards will be issued over the 15 year period?

Answer

A total of 90,823,235 cards will be issued. The breakdown is as follows: Age 0-14 Age 15

Issued Abroad

Mass Issuance—————-9,160,850

New Issuance—————–12,234,00

First Issuance0-14————21,394851

Expiry replacement——–11,624,400

Replacement of lost——–4,145,450 Total

Issuance—————37,164,701

M. Issuance——15,418,774

N. Issuance——-10,835,353

F. Issuance——-26,254,127

E. Replacement–17,235,425

L. Replacement–8,756,454

Total Issuance—52,246,006

N. issuance———596,000

E.Replacement—-566,200

Total Issued——1,412,520

5. What Procurement methods were used?

Answer

A Public Private Partnership arrangement that comes with the requirements of Built, Maintain, Operate and Transfer. The contract terms and pricing are consistent with the Foreigner Identity Management System (FIMS) Pilot Project agreement executed between NIA and IMS in 2012, and the Feasibility Study Report for the present expanded project, which received two approvals by the Public Private Partnership Agreement Committee (PPPC) of Ministry of Finance in 2014 prior to the 2018 Final Approval.

These costs have undergone Value-For-Money (VFM) audits by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) and have also been thoroughly assessed by the Public Investments Division of the Ministry of Finance. The contract has also been reviewed by the Attorney-General?s Department and the Legal Unit of the Ministry of Finance, as well as the Economic Management Team of Government. It has also received Cabinet approval. Copies of the Contract were distributed to all 275 members of Parliament, and appropriate waivers for import duty exemptions were also granted by Parliament.

6. What kind of cards? Answer

Two types of cards will be issued:

2D Barcodes

This type of cards will be issued to children under 15 years. Reasons; Children within this age bracket will often not carry out transactions requiring the use of smart cards. It will not make economic sense to issue smart cards to children within this bracket.

The Authority currently has in stock 12 million 2D Barcodes. In order that this stock is not wasted, which will amount to financial loss to the State, together with all the reasons for a 2D Barcode the Authority deemed prudent to issue 2D Barcode to citizens within bracket. Smart card.

All citizens 15 and above will be issued smart ID cards. Features of the smartcard include:

Meet all international quality standards of a smart card (International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)) Has a 148kilobites space with 14applets that can host ID information or data for other state agencies (DVLA, SSNIT, NHIA, etc.)

Can be used in contact and contactless mode.

An e-Passport profile and application on the card that allow immediate travel across the ECOWAS sub-region without the need for a paper passport.

A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) that protects our data and the ecosystem from unauthorised access

7. How interoperable will the cards be?

Answer

The NIA has a standing MOU with the Telecos, and they have agreed to integrate aspects of the NIA database relevant to them into their systems. The NIA database will be required for ID purposes in order to eliminate fraud on the interoperability platform.

Released by Corporate Affairs Department, National Identification Authority.
 
 
 
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Saturday, June 2, 2018

20 Best Acrobatic Goals In Football History

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20 Best Acrobatic Goals In Football History
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