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FOOTAGES OF fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo looking disfigured has gone viral, with many implying that the star icon has been physically assaulted by husband Harold Norman.

A video circulating online shows her with visible injuries, including a swollen lip and a cut beneath her eye, with blood on her clothes and the floor.

A section of the video showed the fashion diva been hospitalised after an alleged assault by her husband. While the media awaits her to address the abuse, manager to Nana Akua Addo, Dapper Jayden, took to Instagram to throw shots at men who abuse women.

In a series of post in his story, he wrote, ‘A man who makes his home a place of fear has no place pretending to be a man of honour; society has no room for people who weaponise violence against those they should protect. There is nothing masculine, powerful, or respectable about terrorising a woman and her children; people who choose violence over protection deserve to be held accountable, not protected by the immediate family or society. Some people don’t deserve a seat at the table of society when they have made their own home a battlefield for the people who trusted, loved and respect them the most.’

Following the alleged assault, many public figures including media personality Sammy Flex Baah have called for the protection of celebrities.

In a post on Facebook, Sammy Flex wrote: ‘Social media shows the glam, but real life can sometimes be clumsy. Sorry to the fashion queen cos (because) the videos online are very heartbreaking. Celebrities do go through a lot too. Let’s protect our celebrities if we can.’

His comment comes after a video circulating on social media showed the fashion icon with visible injuries following the alleged incident.

Meanwhile, the lawyer for Harold Duodu Norman, husband of actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo, has denied claims that he assaulted her.

In a statement issued by Emmanuel Bright Atokoh Esq., the lawyer said videos and photos circulating online that insinuate his client assaulted his wife are ‘a well calculated attempt to control the public narrative.’

According to the statement, the incident in question occurred in 2021 when Mr. Norman returned from an event and was accused of infidelity by his wife, who allegedly attempted to stab him with a knife.

The lawyer claims this was the third time the actress had stabbed her husband during their marriage, adding that previous incidents were reported to the police at Nmai Dzorn, Spintex and East Legon, but were later withdrawn to protect her public image and for the sake of their children.

He stated that on the day in question, his client, in self-defence, used a dressing mirror with wooden cladding to block the knife, and the mirror broke, with a shred hitting her lip and causing the injury seen in the videos.

‘It is therefore categorically false that our client assaulted her leading to the injury as she is speculating online,’ the statement said.

The lawyer further alleged that his client rushed her to the hospital at the time, but she recorded the incident and released it five years later to elicit public sympathy, while the matter is already before the court in the case titled Rosemond Akua Adobea vrs Harold Duodu Norman – Suit No. DM/0607/2026 and under investigation at the Police DOVVSU.

He added that Nana Akua Addo has been on the run from investigators since July 2026 over a separate complaint of domestic violence against the children of the marriage.

In a statement issued by Fafa Fianu Esq., of Nkrabeah and Associates, on behalf of Rosemond Akua Adobea aka Nana Akua Addo, the firm said the videos were leaked without her knowledge and consent.

The firm noted that the matter is sub judice and before the appropriate authorities, and expressed confidence in the Ghana Police Service and the court system to handle the domestic violence case. It said the client will address all pertinent issues at the appropriate time, and appealed to the media and public to respect the family’s privacy.

‘THE KAFUI Dey Conversations’, hosted by Broadcaster Kafui Dey, has begun airing on the Daily Guide Network (DGN).

The show premiered on October 5, 2026, and airs Monday to Thursday at 7 p.m. on DGN TV. The programme is expected to feature engaging and thought-provoking conversations with personalities across various sectors, including quiet heroes whose stories deserve to be told.

Speaking in an interview about the partnership, Kafui Dey said he was drawn to the legacy of the Daily Guide brand.

‘I’ve followed the progress of the newspaper for years. I love their cartoons, Akosua. I want to interview that person,’ he said.

‘It’s the most successful private newspaper in Ghana and out of this came the media group. It’s a big opportunity to do something interesting and send the content elsewhere, apart from it being just on digital. Legacy media is not dead; it’s transforming or it’s being transformed by digital. Daily Guide, the DGN network, is just a reflection of that whole trend. I’m really excited to be part of it.’

On what viewers should expect, he explained that the show will go beyond celebrities. ‘Great conversations with people who have a story to tell. It’s not just going to be celebrities. It’s going to be people that are quiet heroes. Ghana has a lot of quiet heroes. Our general personality in Ghana is that we don’t like to call too much attention to ourselves, just like to do our own stuff quietly, but there are people whose stories need to be told,’ he noted.

The DGN team also expressed excitement about the collaboration, describing it as an amazing partnership, with family-friendly content that viewers will love.

‘The Kafui Dey Conversations’, which was previously available as a podcast, will now be available on DGN TV and radio.

The 2026/27 Women’s football season will officially get underway with the Women’s Champion of Champions, as FA Cup champions Hasaacas Ladies take on Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League winners Ampem Darkoa Ladies.

Hasaacas Ladies secured the Women’s FA Cup after defeating Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties, while Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from behind to beat Hasaacas Ladies 2-1 and claim the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title.

The two champions will now meet for the ultimate prize in the season-opening fixture.

The Women’s Champion of Champions is scheduled to take place at the Otumfuo AstroTurf at Dichemso in Kumasi on Friday, October 16, 2026.

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has charged the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to account for existing economic promises before unveiling what government calls the ‘New Economy.’

Mr Oppong Nkrumah said while creating jobs, increasing domestic production and reducing import dependence are desirable goals, the government must first show measurable results from programmes it introduced after assuming office.

His comments follow stakeholder engagements by Dr Forson with the Association of Ghana Industries, the Trade Ministry and the banking sector on the emerging economic strategy, whose full details are expected in the 2027 Budget.

‘I agree with that goal, and so would most Ghanaians,’ the MP said, noting that programmes like One District One Factory and Planting for Food and Jobs pursued similar objectives.

He said government campaigned on several programmes promising jobs, financing and industrial transformation, but many have not produced verifiable results.

On the flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme, which promised 1.7 million jobs by end of 2028 with a GHS110 million allocation for 2026, Mr Oppong Nkrumah questioned government’s claims.

He said when he sought information in July, the Secretariat cited 268 filling stations and 33 manufacturers operating in shifts, arguing that many filling stations were already operating at night before the current administration took office.

He also questioned 160,000 jobs linked to recently signed agreements, demanding evidence of workers, employers and SSNIT contributions.

‘I described those numbers at the time as audio announcements, and I stand by it,’ he said.

On the Women’s Development Bank, he said the bank had not lent a single cedi despite GHS51.3 million allocated in 2025 and several hundred million cedis in 2026, and GHS400 million deposited at the Bank of Ghana as capital.

The institution, incorporated in January 2026, is still awaiting a banking licence while women’s groups including NETRIGHT have called for accelerated action.

On the One Million Coders Programme, targeting 300,000 participants in 2026, government reported by mid-year 140,000 registrations, 40,000 enrolments and about 28,000 completing at least one module.

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said completing one module does not make one a coder, and no figure has been published on jobs secured.

He also cited the Feed Ghana Programme’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry component, where the Agriculture Minister told Parliament’s Assurances Committee some beneficiaries consumed the birds instead of rearing them.

The Poultry Farmers Association described the first phase as an ‘abysmal failure,’ though government maintains it is successful and points to falling poultry prices.

He further said government confirmed cattle, goat, sheep and pig components of Feed Ghana have not started, and raised concerns about the GHS6,000 cocoa price promise which he said has been reduced.

‘New Economy’

Questioning the New Economy, which could involve about US$10 billion over four years for commercial agriculture, mining value addition, energy and transport infrastructure, Mr Oppong Nkrumah said it appears to repackage Feed Ghana, 24-Hour Economy and the Women’s Development Bank.

He also challenged claims on economic stability, recalling the NDC’s 2024 campaign promise to renegotiate the IMF programme, which was later dropped.

He defended the NPP administration’s role, citing the IMF programme secured in May 2023, debt restructuring and Eurobond exchange, with inflation falling from 54.1 percent at end of 2022 to 23.8 percent and 5.7 percent growth in 2024.

He questioned government’s proposal to reduce the primary balance floor from 1.5 percent of GDP to 0.5 percent from 2027, noting GHS58 billion in restructured domestic bonds due in 2027 and GHS53 billion in 2028.

Mr Oppong Nkrumah urged Parliament to demand a verifiable register of jobs under 24-Hour Economy checkable against payroll and SSNIT, a lending date for the Women’s Development Bank, employment data for One Million Coders graduates, and an independent audit of Nkoko Nkitinkiti.

He also called for a costed plan for 2027 and 2028 debt maturities and evidence of IMF-identified reforms before any weakening of the fiscal anchor.

‘The promises made in 2024 have not expired, and the government should be held to every one of them,’ he said.

Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final.

The 39-year-old led De Minaur – a player 12 years his junior – 7-6 (7-3) 0-1 when the Australian was forced to quit with an apparent left thigh problem.

Both players took a medical timeout after a 68-minute first set, but De Minaur managed just one game on their return before shaking hands.

It is the 21st year in a row that Djokovic has won at least one singles title.

Only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) have won more singles titles in their careers than the Serb.

Djokovic is on a 34-match winning streak at the China Open, having claimed the trophy seven times.

‘I always have high expectations and want to visualise myself with the trophy, but particularly here in Beijing, the place where I’ve never lost,’ Djokovic said.

‘This trophy means much more than one trophy, one tournament.’

The 24-time Grand Slam champion was competing in only his second final of the year after losing January’s Australian Open showpiece to Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic beat world number two Alexander Zverev on his way to the Beijing final and was a set and a break up on third seed Daniil Medvedev when the Russian was defaulted from their semi-final.

Djokovic’s ability to compete at the highest level is rarely in question – he beat world number one Sinner to reach the Australian Open final and took a set off Alcaraz in the showpiece – but his body has let him down in recent years.

He was left in tears following a gruelling first-round loss at the US Open and spoke about struggling with a ‘serious health condition’ that particularly bothered him in oppressive conditions.

He reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon, losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner, but suffered a surprise third-round exit at the French Open at the hands of rising star Joao Fonseca.

This is Djokovic’s first title in just over a year, having limited his schedule to protect his body.

He is the oldest man to win an ATP Tour-level title since 43-year-old Ken Rosewall won in Hong Kong in 1877.

Victory will also see him return to inside the world’s top 10.

‘This year has been quite challenging for me, lots of ups and downs and physical and health issues, so I was just trying to find a good feeling on the court,’ Djokovic said.

‘I know that when I’m feeling well and striking the ball well I can still compete at the highest level.

‘This week has been an evidence to that. I’m very proud.’

The Government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, has cut sod for the development of the 175-hectare Anunuso Water Conservation Scheme at Anunuso Valley near Brofoyedru in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region.

The project, being implemented under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP), is expected to add 175 hectares of irrigable land to the country’s agricultural capacity and benefit at least 220 farmers of the Anunuso Rice Farmers’ Cooperative.

Speaking at the sod-cutting and site-possession ceremony, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said the project forms part of government efforts to reduce farmers’ dependence on unreliable rainfall and ensure year-round food production.

He said the scheme is aligned with the Feed Ghana Programme’s Irrigation for Wealth module, which seeks to improve water management and create conditions for farmers to cultivate more productively.

According to the Minister, technical projections indicate the project could increase rice yields from about 2.5 metric tonnes per hectare to 5 metric tonnes per hectare.

With two cropping cycles annually, the developed area could produce about 1,750 metric tonnes of paddy, translating into about 1,100 metric tonnes of milled rice each year.

Mr. Opoku said the project is expected to create about 100 jobs during construction and approximately 2,500 employment opportunities across the rice value chain when fully operational, spanning land preparation, farming, harvesting, milling, transportation, input supply and trading.

He urged the Anunuso Rice Farmers’ Cooperative to work closely with agricultural extension officers and prospective buyers to ensure production is guided by market demand, stressing quality production, timely harvesting, proper drying, storage and efficient milling to enable local rice to compete effectively.

He also called on technical teams to provide extension support on improved seeds, soil fertility, pest management and efficient water use.Mr Opoku appealed to traditional authorities and other stakeholders to continue consultations on land agreements governing the project, noting that the Ministry’s legal team was considering concerns raised by traditional authorities regarding the draft agreement.

He directed the contractor, Nathawo Investment Properties and Investment Limited, to ensure quality workmanship and strict compliance with approved specifications and to encourage local participation.

He called on the District Assembly, traditional authorities and farmers to protect water resources and catchment areas against encroachment, pollution and erosion.

The Minister said the broader FSRP intervention targets the rehabilitation or development of 4,800 hectares, comprising 3,700 hectares across four irrigation systems – Kpong, Tanoso, Vea and Weta – and 1,100 hectares across four inland valley enclaves including Anunuso, Odaho/Odamu, Waamu/Kumi and Kawampe.

Mr. Opoku expressed appreciation to traditional authorities for releasing land and commended farmers in Brofoyedru, Anunuso, Nkwankwanua and Awaham for their cooperation, saying the ultimate measure of the investment would be whether farmers could plan production with greater certainty, increase harvests and achieve sustainable income growth.

The Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has called on African countries to strengthen their capacity to finance the development of the continent as declining access to grants places greater responsibility on the private sector to support economic growth.

Delivering the keynote address at the 8th edition of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana (CCIFG) Gala Dinner and Awards, Mr. Terkper, said Africa was no longer made up of predominantly low-income countries, as a significant number had attained lower- and upper-middle-income status.

He said Africa’s changing economic classification meant that many countries were increasingly losing access to grants and concessional financing, requiring businesses and domestic financial institutions to assume a greater role in supporting development.

This, he said, therefore, required businessmen to step in and ‘shoulder’ part of the responsibility for development citing the example of the Akosombo Dam as a major development project financed through a 40-year concessional loan, with a 10-year moratorium and 30 years for repayment.

‘What this means, therefore, is that our businessmen in particular have to step in to shoulder part of the responsibility for development. What is the result of becoming a lower middle income country and an upper middle income country? The first is you lose grants and the second is that you lose concessional financing,’ he stated.

He said similar development projects were now being financed under shorter terms, with some World Bank-associated projects having a maximum repayment period of 25 years and a five-year moratorium attributing the situation partly to the loss of concessional financing, which had compelled several African countries to turn to international financial markets without adequate preparation.

The former Finance Minister said the situation made it necessary for chambers of commerce and business organisations to support a transformation in Africa’s approach to economic development while urging African countries to draw lessons from emerging economies that had successfully moved from exporting raw materials to producing value-added goods.

Mr. Terkper, however, stressed that the call for greater domestic financing does not mean African countries should reject support from international partners but said African countries should rather develop stronger domestic financing mechanisms while maintaining strategic partnerships with advanced economies and international financial institutions.

Highlighting the importance of Ghana-France economic relations, he said the partnership provided opportunities for trade, investment, technology transfer and access to international markets while commending CCIFG’s role in facilitating commercial relationships, business partnerships and the exchange of expertise between the two countries.

Also present at the 8th Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana (CCIFG) Gala Dinner and Awards Night include France Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé-Labille, President of CCI France Ghana (CCIFG), Guillaume Valence, Board of Directors, business leaders and several other dignitaries.

Teacher unions and the government are set to return to the negotiating table today, October 7, in a renewed attempt to resolve the issues behind the ongoing nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teachers.

Yesterday’s negotiations involving the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the teacher unions ended without an agreement, leaving the industrial action in force.

Today’s meeting is expected to be a crucial engagement, with the unions pushing government to provide firm timelines for resolving outstanding financial obligations owed to teachers.

At the centre of the discussions is the processing of outstanding data for teachers who have been promoted.

The process is required to facilitate the payment of promotion arrears owed to affected teachers.

Speaking to the media after Tuesday’s meeting, General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, urged teachers to remain resolute as the unions await concrete commitments from government.

According to him, the unions want clarity on when the outstanding processes will be completed and when teachers affected by the delays can expect their payments.

The latest negotiations form part of broader efforts to end the strike and restore teaching and learning in public pre-tertiary schools across the country.

Standoff

The teacher unions have rejected a plea by the government to call off their strike, insisting that they will not return to the classroom until concrete steps are taken to address their outstanding demands, including the payment of promotion arrears.

The unions, made up of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), said they have heard enough assurances from the government and will now want evidence of action before reconsidering their decision to remain on strike.

The decision followed a meeting between the leadership of the teacher unions and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and other government officials yesterday.

The government had outlined measures aimed at addressing some of the concerns raised by the striking unions.

This included a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission yesterday to engage them on their collective agreement and conditions of service.

The Ministry also said a committee chaired by the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations had been established to validate data relating to the government’s commitment to implement a 20 percent deprived-area allowance for teachers, effective January 2027.

In addition, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been directed to submit data on promoted teachers to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department by the end of this week, the statement added.

The unions have maintained that outstanding promotion arrears and other issues relating to teachers’ conditions of service must be addressed with clear measures and timelines before they will consider suspending the strike.

The industrial action has disrupted academic activities in public pre-tertiary schools nationwide, putting pressure on the government and education authorities to find a resolution.

Government, for its part, has said it remains committed to addressing the teachers’ concerns and has continued to engage the unions through the FWSC and the GES.

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has previously appealed to the striking teachers to return to the classroom, assuring them that government is committed to reaching an amicable settlement.

Ghana’s Black Starlets have completed a journey of more than 20 hours by road to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which kicks off on Saturday, October 10.

The team travelled from Accra to Bolgatanga, where they spent four days training at the Winkogo Technical Centre before continuing their journey by bus to Ouagadougou on Tuesday.

The lengthy trip comes just days after the Starlets returned from Morocco, where they played two friendly matches against the hosts as part of their preparations for the tournament.

Ghana won the first game 2-0 before Morocco secured a 2-1 victory in the second match with the final kick of the game.

The Starlets have been drawn in Group B alongside Togo, Benin and hosts Burkina Faso, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The long road journey has raised questions about the logistics and welfare of the young players, particularly amid security challenges in parts of the wider Sahel region.

However, there is no indication that the team encountered any security incident during the journey, while details of the specific security arrangements for the delegation have not been made public.

The NFL has suspended two officials for instances of unprofessional conduct towards players.

Line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games, while referee Adrian Hill has received a one-game suspension following separate incidents on Sunday.

Seeman was caught on camera appearing to curse at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during his side’s 36-24 defeat by the New York Giants.

McBride had complained to Seeman after feeling he was interfered with by Giants cornerback Dru Phillips on an incomplete pass from Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Seeman appeared to respond by shouting a profanity at the player.

‘It’s unfortunate it happened. It can’t happen obviously,’ Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said.

Hill’s incident involved Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during their 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Wilson was pushed into Hill by Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II after a play had been stopped because of a Minnesota penalty. As Wilson tried to help the official up, Hill stood up and pointed and shouted at him to move away.

‘That was funny, honestly,’ Wilson said afterwards. ‘I ended up apologising to him and explained the situation. He was cool about it.’

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons moved to second in the NFC South after beating the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday night.

Bijan Robinson scored an early touchdown following a 53-yard run, while Brian Robinson Jr. also scored three times as the Falcons secured consecutive victories after losing their opening two games.