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The body of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is to be exhumed on Tuesday, Palestinian officials say.

Barely 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, twenty ladies who were mini skirts and trousers were Friday slaughtered in their separate homes in Maiduguri Metropolis by yet to be identified gunmen.

As Election Day approaches, the desperation driving the electioneering campaigns of both the NDC and NPP are assuming ugly dimensions.

President John Mahama on Sunday began his tour of the Ashanti Region to campaign for votes, ahead of the December 7 General Elections.

A team from the US led by the Director of Maternal Infant Global Health Programme, Professor Medge Owen, has paid a courtesy call on the former First Lady, Dr Ernestina Naadu Mills in Accra.

The slaughtering of people in Maiduguri now seems to be the norm as less than 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered there, twenty ladies in mini skirts and trousers were again, yesterday, slaughtered in their homes in different parts of the metropolis by yet to be identified slayers.

West Brom went third in the Premier League after recording four successive top-flight wins for the first time since 1980 with victory at Sunderland.

The NDC has denied media reports that a group of NPP supporters yesterday attempted to prevent President John MahamaÂ’s convoy from entering Kyebi in the Eastern Region, which happens to be the hometown of NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo.

Accra, Nov 25, GNA - The Skills Development Fund says it expects to make known the outcomes of the evaluation for all eligible proposals to COTVET under the second call by end November.    Government of Ghana has received financial support of up to GH¢114 million from the World Bank and Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) towards the setting up and implementation of a Skills Development Fund (SDF).   The five-year Fund (2011-2015) is an initiative of the Government of Ghana and managed by the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET).   Between August and September 2012, the Fund invited applications from small, medium and large scale industries, science, technology and research institutions as part of its 2nd Call for Proposals.   In a media brief to shed more light on the on-going grant making processes, Mr Ato Simpson, the Grant Specialist of the SDF, said the evaluation of proposals received under the 2nd Call of the SDF was underway.   He said a total of about 428 proposals have so far been processed by the SDF for evaluation.   It is expected that, by the end of November, the outcomes of evaluation for all eligible proposals submitted to COTVET under the 2nd Call should be made known to applicants.   Under the 2nd call for proposals, the SDF received applications from small, medium and large scale industries in the areas of horticulture, livestock, agro processing, aquaculture, media, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), oil and gas, cosmetics, textiles and garments, construction, welding and fabrication, mining, furniture, forestry and the hospitality industries among others.   Mr Simpson, however, noted that, even though all proposals received had a total value of GH¢182.5 million, the SDF projects to award grant totaling GH¢ 23 million under the 2nd Call which spans till the end of 2012.   To facilitate the convenient tracking of the grant applications, SDF has sent letters to applicants with a tracking code to be used in monitoring the progress of their applications on the SDF webpage.   GNA...

Kwabeng (E/R), Nov. 25, GNA - The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin has said that in spite the wealth of the country, poor leadership and bad governance had left many of the people poor .       However, he said, there are strong evidence that, there are people in the country with good leadership qualities who when given the opportunity could help transform the country, but the challenge is, how to identify such people and put them in their right places in society.       The Okyenhen was speaking at the inauguration of a 300, 000 Ghana Cedi Palace Court for the chiefs and people of Kwabeng on Saturday.       The project was initiated two years ago by the Regent of Kwabeng , Osabarima Kofi Adjei Twining, who is also the Juantuohene of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area .       The building which was Christian Barima Adjei Kofi Twining (BAKAT) Unity Palace Court  to honour the regent of Kwabeng for his foresight and contribution towards the project.       The project has an open court for public gathering, offices, board rooms and a conference hall with places of convenience.       Okyenhene said if all traditional authorities and leaders would leave such physical infrastructure in their communities, Okyenman and Ghana would have developed beyond its present stage.       He urged the chiefs and citizens of the area to support the education of their children and the newly established University by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council at Bonsu.      Osagyefuo  Amoatia Ofori Panin thanked the chiefs and people of Kwabeng and all who contributed their resources and time to make the project a reality.      The Member of Parliament for Atiwa, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Atta, described leaders who feared criticisms as cowards because criticism often led to success.        He said for the two years that he had been in office as a Member of Parliament for the area, he had completed 12 projects.       The Atiwa District Chief Executive, Mr Emanuel Atta Twum, who is also the Parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) for Atiwa West, said it is only God who choose leaders and assured the people that whatever be the outcome of the December elections, he would always contribute his quota towards the development of the area.      He said government had awarded contracts for the expansion of the water supply to the area to help solve the water problem in the area and appealed for peace to reign in the coming elections.     Earlier in a welcoming address, the Regent of Kwabeng, Barimah Kofi Adjei Twining narrated how the National Disaster Management Organization(NADMO)  issued a letter to the traditional council to demolish the old palace of the Gyase Division of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area because the building was a threat to the lives of the people and could collapse at any time.      He said after the demolition of the old palace which was constructed in 1920, the chiefs and people of Kwabeng decided to build the palace court to serve as a place for funerals and other social gatherings at the site of the old place.      He said many citizens of Kwabeng and well wishers contributed towards the construction of the project and decided to name various portions of the facility after the main sponsors of the project including, Alhaji Kwadwo Bimpong of Infinity Energy and Construction Limited, Alhaji Mustapha Oti Boateng of Tsotso Industries, Mr Emmanuel Atta Twum, the DCE, the MP for the area, Mr Amoako- Atta and Rev. D. Y. Adade Lawson.   GNA...

Kumasi, Nov. 25, GNA – Mr Martin Eson-Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Development Authority, has advocated proactive leadership in all aspect of the Ghanaian society to help foster qualitative change.   “As a lower middle income and oil economy, we now have enough resources to share. But we may remain where we are in the absence of proactive leadership”, he said.   The leadership of the nation, he said, ought to demonstrate a high sense of integrity, moral uprightness and patriotism, as well as being disciplined for effective utilization of state resources.   Addressing the 36th graduation ceremony of the Christian Service University College at Odeneho Kwadaso in Kumasi, Mr Eson-Benjamin said, “Our society today is in need of enduring change, as resources dwindle and whatever remain calls for effective control and management”.   The nation must, therefore, pay attention to churning out a new breed of leaders at all levels who were willing to combine knowledge and ethics in the discharge of their duties for economic growth.   “We need a people content with themselves and not corrupt, thoughtful of others and ready to break new grounds”, the CEO noted.   The Right Reverend Professor Osei-Safo Kantanka, Council Chairman of the University College, called for the institution of a national human resource development plan for sustainable growth.   He stressed the need for stakeholders, government and corporate bodies to mobilize resources to strengthen private universities to play a more significant role in the training of the youth to acquire the requisite skills for the benefit of the nation.   A total of 520 students graduated and were given certificates after a four-year first degree programmes in Theology, Business Administration, Communication Studies and Computer Science.   GNA...

Agogo (Ash), Nov. 25, GNA - President John Dramani on Sunday stated that the performance of the National Democratic Congress in the last four year would encourage most Ghanaians to return the party into power next month.   He said the NDC had been instrumental in providing developing projects throughout the country and these would serve as political bait to most voters in the country.   “From schools, roads and health facilities, the people of Ghana will definitely show some gratitude by voting massively for us to continue with the good work,” President Mahama added.   President Mahama said this when he addressed rallies at Juaso in the Asante Akim South and Agogo in Asante Akim North as part of his four-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region.   During his tour of the Region, the President would address rallies, inspect and inaugurate development projects, and hold meetings with party leadership and supporters in the Region.   President Mahama added that Ghanaian voters have now grown to decipher the truth and performance from empty talks and falsehood and would therefore go in for the former as it would improve on their living standards.   “Some people are going about promising things that we all know they cannot fulfill, but I can assure you that we are already delivering, and the people will continue to vote for us because we are delivering.”   He said every community in the country had received one development project or the other making the love for the NDC ‘infectious and contagious’ for voters.   Nana Akuoku Sarpong, Omanhene of Agogo, in a speech read on his behalf commended government for the numerous development projects they had received over the last four years.   He said urged the NDC government to continue with their human centred programmes that would improve on the lives of Ghanaians in the coming years.   GNA...

Taifa (GAR), Nov. 24, GNA - The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and a Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, Prof Mike Quaye over the weekend commissioned three projects valued at One Billion Cedis at Taifa in the Greater Accra Region.   The projects included a building to house a police station, a hospital and an ICT Centre.   Professor Mike Oquaye said whiles serving the constituency over the past two terms, he had been he had been able to construct an ECG-Office, Taifa Community School, a Post Office and a Yam Market at Haatso.   He said his tenure also facilitated the supply of water tanks and electricity poles to other communities within his constituency and this has created cottage industries for many.   Prof Mike Oquaye paid tribute to all who have contributed in diverse ways towards the development in his constituency and presented the keys of the projects to the Municipal Assembly.   He said for the ICT centre, he had acquired 30 computers added that the facility be made free to all children within the area.   He said the numerous projects he had initiated would be continued by the incoming MP Lawyer Sarah Adwoa Sarfo and thanked the NPP ward members who assisted him whiles serving the constituency.   Mr John Kwao Sackey, the MCE for Ga-East Municipal Assembly, said the new police station would help curb armed robbery within their vicinity and reminded the party functionaries on the need to maintain peace of the area in the coming elections.   Lawyer Adwoa Sarfo, the NPP Parliamentary candidate for the constituency, praised Prof Oquaye for the various infrastructural developments undertaken in the constituency during his tenure and also appealed to the gathering to ensure that peace prevails in the area.   In attendance at the commissioning included a former IGP Mr Ernest Opoku, Assembymen, Chiefs, and political party activists.   GNA...

Berekum, Nov. 25, GNA - Berekum Arsenals recorded their first ever Premiership win this season after posting a 1-0 win over visiting AshantiGold in their meeting on Sunday at the Golden City Park, Berekum.       Arsenals looked good from the onset and tormented their guest at every department of the game, ensuring the losers goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda stayed the busiest on the afternoon.       Having missed a few opportunites, Bright Kukubor sent Arsenal ahead on the half hour mark with a fine cracker from a dead ball situation just behind the goal area.       Kukubor, who missed a fine opportunity earlier sent his kick to the very top corner, bending past  Dauda who appeared lost in post.       David Telfer fouled an advancing Arsenal player just behind the box, picking a yellow for for that lapse in judgement.       When action swung in favour of AshantiGold for once,  Sannie  Wahab brought Aaron Amoah down nine minutes on. The visitors Yakubu Moro attempted to pull parity but Moro shot feebly from a close range to leave the homers off the hook.      Moments on, Louis Agyemang raced on the stroke of half time and had the best of Wahab, but his final delivery was curtailed by goalkeeper Henry Yartey to deny  Moro the opportunity of getting at the end of the cross to cause any havoc.       AshantiGold started from recess still sloppy and Arsenals though created several opportunities were unable to double the advantage. In between, it was the visitors' Sulley Musah who scooped the best out of goalkeeper Yartey when he controlled well to let fly one on the turn firmly on his left foot.       But Yartey closed down the angle to throw himself on the way off the ball to push to safety, leaving Arsenals still in the lead.       AshantiGold  sought to build on that brief positive moments on when Agyemang broke free from the middle and sent a fine cross which Yartey's attempt to intercept before Musah could pounce got him injured.       It was the homers who almost doubled the lead just on the stroke of time but Kukubor's effort missed target narrowly.   GNA...

Shama (W/R), Nov. 24, GNA - The Shama Community Cooperative Credit Union (SHACCU), made a net profit of GH¢59,503.04 for the 2011/2012 financial year. Mr. Joseph Anokwafo Arthur, Chairman of the SHACCU, announced at the 4th Annual General Meeting at Shama on Saturday. He said the Credit Union made a loss of GH¢39,116.32 the previous year. Mr. Arthur said saving deposits of the year under review amounted to GH¢1,396,483, representing an increase of 88 per cent over last year’s savings of GH¢743,530.72. He said in 2008, the Board of the Credit Union, approved the floating of house shares and every member was expected to purchase a minimum of 100 shares valued at Gp50 a share amounting to GH¢50. Mr. Arthur said the Union had acquired two plots of land near Shama Senior High School and members were being encouraged to purchase the shares to enable the Union to put up its permanent offices. He said anybody, who had not been able to purchase the minimum shares was not a member of the credit union. Mr. Arthur said the current membership of the Union stood at 7,679 adding. “The Shama branch has a membership of 4,379 and the Komenda branch 3,300”. Mr. Kweku Nyarko Addo, Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union, said the Union had been promoted from grade “D” to grade “B” credit Union by the Credit Union Association (CUA). He said the total assets of the Union as at June this year was GH¢1.7 million, an increase of 52 per cent over last year’s. Mr. Addo said over GH¢6,000 was paid as dividend for 2012, representing 10.75 per cent of net profit. GNA...