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  • YOU CANNOT THREATEN US WITH LEGAL ISSUES-YOUTH IN AFFORESTATION BENEFICIARIES

    YOU CANNOT THREATEN US WITH LEGAL ISSUES-YOUTH IN AFFORESTATION BENEFICIARIES

    About  60,000 beneficiaries of youth in afforestation are expressing our disappointment in their  Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission,Mr. Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie (Sir John)   for making false publication against  them

     According to them, they are more united, they always go to work and their executives are well organized and have been recognized by their members than what their incompetent leader (Sir John)  could imagine.

    Addressing the press by their president Nana Adjei, they know that, Sir John is threatening them with legal issues and termination of their appointments because of the impact of the meeting they  and the executives had with the parliamentary select committee for lands and natural resources on Monday 3rd December 2019.”  Sir John should not dare us – youth in afforestation beneficiaries hinted.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng

  • REJECT NDC IN 2020 ELECTIONS 2020… Hon. Kofi Akpaloo

    REJECT NDC IN 2020 ELECTIONS 2020… Hon. Kofi Akpaloo

    The Founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Mr. Percival Kofi Akpaloo says Ghanaians should forget about National Democratic Congress (NDC) because their mentality is always stealing and embezzling of state coffers.

    According to Mr. Akpaloo,” The NDC has always had the track record of stealing and looting from state coffers since 1979 and they should not be a political party Ghanaians should vest their trust in,”

    “NDC’s governance is the most corrupt government in the history of Ghana, there is no question about that and Ghanaians should not give them a chance to rule Ghana again,’ he added

    According to him, the mismanagement under the NDC administration was so enormous that it plunged the nation into huge debts in the early 1970s.

    According to him, the party, even in opposition is still exhibiting incompetence in its dealings and its leaders lack integrity.

    He stated that” NDC as a party has absolutely nothing, to offer Ghanaians. This is evident in their manifesto preparation. A party presents a manifesto to the people for scrutiny and contribution, not the other way round.

    Mahama and the NDC, are clearly exhibiting their lack of ideas, direction, and vision. This is not an alternative to entertain or worthy of consideration.” According to him, the NDC single highhandedly collapsed the economy of a resourceful nation like ours, should not be allowed anywhere near the Jubilee House. Kofi Akpaloo discredited the NDC’s posture and utterances on recent happenings in the country. He appealed to Ghanaians to reject NDC come 2020, adding that the NDC should never be an alternative but Ghanaians should trust LPG in the 2020 elections

    story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • WE WANT TO REBRAND ASHANTI

    WE WANT TO REBRAND ASHANTI THROUGH INDUSTRIALIZATION – MR. CHARLES KUSI APPIAH KUBI.

    MR. CHARLES KUSI APPIAH KUBI
    MR. CHARLES KUSI APPIAH KUBI

    Director for Ashanti Business Executives who is also the CEO of Cooperate Vision Consult Mr. Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi has made a comment that their association wants to transform Kumasi through industrialization as their next vision towards the development of Ashanti.

    According to him, the Ashanti region has all the natural resources and skills personal who can fit into industries but there is none here and our resources are being used to develop other regions and some countries as well because there is no means of processing it.

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    MR. CHARLES KUSI APPIAH KUBI He mentioned again that, their 3rd session meeting is themed  “REBRAND ASHANTI THROUGH INDUSTRIALIZATION” which means setting up industrial Businesses that can help process some of our natural resources in Ashanti to create Job opportunities for the youth and to develop Ashanti and the country as a whole.

    He added to it that, African Continental Free Trade is about to start next year and the Ashanti region having industrial Businesses could even bring in investors and Ghana too can export more valuable products and also reduce our cost of importation as different items will be manufactured here in Kumasi.

    STORY BY: MAVIS DAVOR // Shop @ Torsaa

  • ASAMOAH GYAN SUFFERS INJURY IN NORTHEAST UNITED DEFEAT TO ATK

    ASAMOAH GYAN SUFFERS INJURY IN NORTHEAST UNITED DEFEAT TO ATK

    ASAMOAH GYAN SUFFERS INJURY IN NORTHEAST UNITED DEFEAT TO ATK

    NorthEast United was rocked by another injury blow against league leaders ATK on Sunday in the Indian Super League on Sunday as Asamoah Gyan was forced off in the first half.

    The 34-year-old striker was taken off in the 9th minute of the game after picking up a knock as his side suffered their first defeat after the visitors thrashed them 3-0.

    Gyan will undergo a further tests to ascertain the severity of the injury picked.

    The former Sunderland and Al Ain ace have been one of the standout players since joining the club, scoring three-goal and registering one assist in six league matches so far this season.

  • NDC PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE TO ORGANISE FREE HEALTH SCREENING AT AKYEM ABUAKWA

    Hon. Charles Darko Yeboah popularly called Ozey, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Akyem Abuakwa North constituency to organize free health screening for for the residents of Akyem Abuakwa north

    It was gratifying to note that the good people of Akyem Abuakwa north in the Eastern Region are now to place a major priority on their health status than before. Initially, people generally considered health screening exercise as luxury and so until they we seriously sick and rushed to the hospital, Today the dimension has change and health screening is no longer a luxury as it was considered but a necessity, everybody is now so much concern about their present health status.

    According to Hon Ozey ,Prostate cancer is one of the most common Cancer in men and its incidence continues, screening for and management of early prostate cancer is also the most challenging and controversial issues.

    “The exercise, which is the 1st edition since Ozey was given the public acclamation and it shall be an annual health screening for the residents of Abuakwa north Toxic claimed

    The NDC communication team member Mr Awudu Issaka known as Toxic in the constituency said “people will screen for various health conditions such as Diabetes, Typhoid fever, Malaria ,Hypertension, Dental Care but basically for Prostate cancer for Men

    Toxic also appealed to the residents at Akyem Abuakwa north particularly those in Tafo and to desist from unhealthy practices such as improper disposal of waste materials

    He added that unclean environment contribute significantly to the spread of some diseases, including cholera and typhoid

    STORY BY: MAVIS DAVOR

  • MAHAMA NDC HAWKS ASSAULT REV. OWUSU BEMPAH AT ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH

    MAHAMA NDC HAWKS ASSAULT REV. OWUSU BEMPAH AT ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH

    Former President John Dramani Mahama and his NDC Hawks disrupted church activities at the Holy Ghost Revival Center of the Assemblies of God Church, South Odorkor, Accra, when members of his NDC Hawks decided to beat Rev Owusu Bempah.

    Both Mahama and Rev. Bempah had been invited by the Church to grace their 30th Anniversary.

    The incident happened when Rev Bempah, who had to leave earlier because he had to go and preach at his own church, was asked by the Host Pastor to exchange pleasantries with the guests who were present.

    Before he got to Mr. Mahama, his host of bodyguards following him decided to stop and beat the Man of God. This brought confusion and the Congregation got upset.

    After about five minutes of disruption, the congregation forced Mahama to shake hands with Rev. Bempah. Amongst the dignitaries present were National Organizer of the NPP, Sammi Awuku, Hon. Joe Appiah, Fmr MP for Ablekuma North, General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, Rev. Dr. Sam Ato Bentil, Regional Superintendent of the A/G in Greater Accra, District Pastors.

    Mahama was at the church with the Constituency Executives of Ablekuma North and the Parliamentary Candidate of the NDC in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • INDUSTRIALISATION A REALITY UNDER AKUFO-ADDO – NGLESHIE AMANFRO CHIEF

    INDUSTRIALISATION A REALITY UNDER AKUFO-ADDO – NGLESHIE AMANFRO CHIEF

    The Paramount Chief of Ngleshie Amanfro, Nii Kwarshie Gborlor IV, has praised the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for helping to establish two factories under Government’s flagship program for industrialization, ‘One District, One Factory.’

    According to Nii Kwarshie Gborlor IV, “Before President Akufo-Addo came, successive governments have only paid lip service towards industrialization.  But under Akufo-Addo it is now a reality.”

     He continued, “If we haven’t seen none at all, we have seen the Everpure Factory and the one producing sanitary pads. The pads that our women use so they do not disgrace themselves when their monthly time is due.”

    The Ngleshie Amanfro Chief made this known on Monday, 2nd December 2019, when President Akufo-Addo attended a durbar of chiefs and people held in his honor at Ngleshie Amanfro.

    Thanking the President for “the novel policies you rolled out since you came and for the appreciable economic environment you created for the country”, the Chief applauded the President for the strides made in bringing the economy back on track.

    “Thanks to you our economy, per the indicators has been shaped in a better way. Some time past, all we use to hear was that inflation is always on the ascendency as if it was getting aboard a helicopter. But you have not only kept it stable but gone ahead to reduce it,” he added.

     Touching on the Free Senior High Policy, Nii Kwarshie Gborlor IV noted that, prior to 2017, families had difficulties funding their wards education through school.

    “More often than not, they are seen prowling the streets and indulging in all sorts of deviant activities. Now we have a good President in Akufo-Addo. Free SHS has come to create accessibility for families who want their wards in school yet cannot afford,” he added. 

    In view of this, he stressed that “if there be any child in this Ngleshie Amanfro constituency, who for some reason is not in school, I am appealing with you to draw my attention and it will be taken care of.”

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • OVER 10,000 PEOPLE USE ONE PUBLIC TOILET AT ANUM, ASAMANKESE .

    OVER 10,000 PEOPLE USE ONE PUBLIC TOILET AT ANUM, ASAMANKESE .

    The chief of Anum-Asamankese in the Lower West Akyem municipality Barima  Nssah Kwasi Mensah Bediako iii has laminated over the poor state of the public toilet which serves about 10,000 inhabitants in his community.

    According to him, residents living around the area do complain bitterly about the negative impact the abandoned toilet facility is incurring on them.

    Cholera outbreak and other infections are on the rise due to the stink and unhealthy state of the place.

    Residents now use the place as a refuse dump site while other criminals also nait as a hideout place.

    In an interview with the Headmaster of Anum Asamankese Presbyterian Primary School Mr. Seth Agyei Acheampong he says since the abandoned toilet facility is not far from their school, the bad smell it yields normally force them to close early.

    He also added that people have now turned the classroom blocks as their place of convenient which they sometimes have sex living condoms around.

    The Headmaster reiterated that thieves and weed smokers recently broke into some of their offices to steal electronic gadgets and wires.

    Storyby Emmanuel koranteng.

  • REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EAT SALAD

    REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EAT SALAD

    Eating salad is one of the best health habits you should always schedule in your daily routine. 

    The benefits associated with eating salads are numerous and serves to keep your body fit and healthy.

    Salads are easy to make and can be made from not only fruits but also vegetables which contain vitamins, minerals, fiber among many others crucial for your body health.

    Here’s why you should consider eating a salad every day;

    1. Improves skin tone

    Most fruits and vegetables used to make salads are high in water content hence improving the body’s hydration and this, in turn, results in a more youthful skin appearance.

    2. Salads cut down the calories in one’s diet

    Salads contain a high amount of fiber which will keep you fuller hence reducing the amount of calorie intake. In addition, taking a salad with more green vegetables allows you to reduce body weight due to reduced calories consumed.

    The dietary fiber also helps to control blood sugar and also ease bowel movement and fight off constipation.

    3. Improves immune system, heart health, and overall body health

    Salads made from chilies, pepper, tomatoes, beets, and spinach among other fruits and vegetables serve the body with vitamin A, C, carotenoids, and manganese which have anti-inflammatory benefits to the body as well as improving heart health.

  • GRA FIRE ADABRAKA MEDIUM TAXPAYERS

    GRA FIRE ADABRAKA MEDIUM TAXPAYERS

    GRA FIRE – NEW DIRECTIVE FOR LTO TAXPAYERS AND ADABRAKA MEDIUM TAXPAYERS

    GRA
    GRA

    The Ghana Revenue Authority says the relevant authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to its Circle offices going up in flames on Sunday.

    Although no lives, cash or cheques were lost, the GRA said the inferno caused “extensive damage.”

    The affected building houses the Large Taxpayers Office, the Adabraka Medium Taxpayers Office and some staff from GRA Head office,” a statement from the Authority said.

    GRA
    GRA

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    “All LTO Taxpayers should transact their business at Kinbu Sub LTO located at GRA Head office (Ministries).

    Adabraka Medium Taxpayers should transact their tax business at the Adabraka Small Taxpayer Office located near Adabraka Police Station,” the GRA directed.

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  • ASANTEHENE AWARDS 100 TEACHERS IN HIS 6TH TEACHERS AND EDUCATION AWARD

    ASANTEHENE AWARDS 100 TEACHERS IN HIS 6TH TEACHERS AND EDUCATION AWARD

    The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has awarded 100 teachers across the country today at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

    The awardees are basic school teachers teaching in deprived communities across the country for a period of five years.

    The 6th Otumfuo teachers’ awards seek to appreciate hardworking teachers in deprived communities where some teachers over the years have refused to be posted there due to lack of electricity, telephone connectivity, portable drinking water among others.

    The award scheme initiated by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Fund (OOTCF) seven years ago has awarded over 600 teachers across the country by the Asante monarch with various goodies including cash, laptops, refrigerators, motorbikes, and scholarships to teachers to further their education from master’s degree to Ph.D. levels.

    The 6th edition of the teacher’s awards has been held at the Manhyia Palace as part of the activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Asantehene’s reign on the Golden Stool.

    The Asante Otumfour Osei Tutu II addressing the event expressed his profound gratitude to those playing an integral role in the activities of his foundation.

    He then motivates the teachers to continue their good works no matter any circumstances and the working condition, whether it’s rural area and whatever, he advised them never to give up because their rewards might come from above.

    Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu II, the wife of Asantehene who is the chairman of Otumfour Charity Foundation disclosed that the awards form part of the British Council’s contribution towards appreciating Ghanaian teachers in rural communities without basic social amenities.

    Speaking on the theme “Build the Foundation Now, Support Basic Education” she commended the British Council for the gesture and devoted support over the years.

     Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • COCOBOD EDUCATES WOMEN ON IMPORTANCE OF COCOA HEALTH AND EXTENSION

    COCOBOD EDUCATES WOMEN ON IMPORTANCE OF COCOA HEALTH AND EXTENSION

    Wasa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly (Agric Department)has organized cocoa women in and around the municipality to educate and sensitize them on cocoa Health and the benefit of being a member of their newly introduced joint farmer groups the government has initiated.

    Gracing the occasion was the presence of District Cocoa Officer Mr. Clement Sarpong, Municipal Chief Executive Honourable George Agyir,  Municipal MoFA Director Madam Patience Amoah Frimpong, Former District Chief Executive Honourable Albert Takyi, New Okaff Director Doctor Adu Amponsah manufacturer of A.F Confidence and many other chiefs were also present to grace the event.

    Speaking at the occasion, The District Cocoa officer Mr. Clement Sarpong taught why women are now being motivated into farming and advise farmers to desist from using treated mosquito net in fermenting of cocoa beans which poison the cocoa, avoid keeping cocoa beans in the kitchen which make hens lay eggs on them.

    Madam Patience Amoah Frimpong, Municipal MoFA Director added her voice and advised farmers to create groups for themselves so the government would be able to allocate them and aid them for the betterment of their farming

    Moreover, The Municipal Chief Executive Honourable George Egyir assured farmers of the government initiative of introducing pension schemes, Social security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for farmers across the country, he added government has initiated into farming machinery that can weed and prune the cocoa at the same time and that the women should have faith in this Nana Addo’s led government

    Lastly, some women who had the chance of benefitting from the organization and this occasion also mentioned that this initiative of joint farmers has helped them develop their farming skills very quickly and massively.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • PURCHASE MADE IN GHANA RICE LOOK OUT FOR MY BRAND SOON – SAMINI

    PURCHASE MADE IN GHANA RICE LOOK OUT FOR MY BRAND SOON – SAMINI

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Samini, has joined the social media campaign for the consumption of locally-grown rice.

    The campaign to buy made in Ghana rice has increased in recent times, especially as the festive season approaches.

    In a video circulating on Facebook, the multiple award-winning artiste was seen on a rice farm advocating the consumption of local rice.

    “On this note, rice from Ghana is what all Ghanaians must eat, both home and abroad. This is rice from Ghana and if we start patronizing rice from Ghana, in the next 20 years or even less, you will be surprised what the Ghanaian economy is going to be like,” the Gyae Shi hitmaker said.

    Samini further disclosed that he will be launching his own brand of local rice soon.

    “Watch out for my own brand of rice,” he added.

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • LEAVE HON. CATHERINE AFEKU ALONE OR FACE OUR WRATH

    Our attention has been drawn to a comment made by Grace Omabo known in entertainment circles as Maame Dokono on Okay FM’s entertainment show which was hosted by Halifax on  25th November 2019.

    Maame Dokono on the show alleged that Hon Catherine Afeku did not attend to her when She wanted to discuss creative Arts issues with the minister.

    Nzema Youth Forum for Development calls on the general public to disregard that malicious, untrue and fabricated story which is clearly borne out of frustration and desperation.

    The facts are that when Hon. Catherine was the minister for Creative Arts and Tourism, Maame Dokono visited her office ostensibly to seek support for a funeral.

    Unfortunately for her, she didn’t get the chance to see Hon. Catherine because she wasn’t present at that particular moment but was warmly received by the HR and madam Miriam at the ministry.

    Maame Dokono later went on Bola Ray’s Show on 28th Feb 2018 to falsely accuse the PA of Hon. Catherine for preventing her from seeing the Hon. Minister when she had Never met the PA. This can easily be verified from Star Fm.

    Today the same maame Dokono is falsely accusing Hon. Catherine for confronting her on some comments  She made about the Creative Arts industry on peace FM without mentioning categorically which comments caused the confrontation if there was.

     Our checks with our MP, our Mother and Daughter revealed that Nothing, absolutely nothing of the sort happened.

    It is obvious that Maame Dokono has set out to denigrate, malign and mudsling the hard-earned reputation of Hon Catherine Afeku for whatever reason we do not know. Her tales of untruth and propaganda have caught up with her and we would like to advise her to focus on her ailing Drama career and stop lying about Hon. Catherine.

    Besides Hon. Catherine left the ministry in 2019 February

    What would prompt Maame Dokono to be still obsessed with her?

    Their evil deeds will expose them.

    Leave Hon. Catherine alone or face our wrath.Hon. Catherine is a well trained,  educated and courageous Nzema woman who exhibits respects and humility for all.

     We put on record that the meeting Maame Dokono had with the HR of the Ministry was personal and not in the interest of the creative arts industry.

    We dare Maame Dokono to tell Ghanaians the exact comments she made that attracted the confrontation from the Hon. Minister, where and when she made that very comment, who was there during that confrontations.

    If she is seeking favor from the new Minister, she should come clear and leave our hard-working MP and mother alone.

    We unreservedly call on Maame Dokono to retract and apologize to Hon Catherine Afeku and the good people of Nzema or face our wrath.

    As president Akufo Addo seeks to increase women’s participation in governance, we call on our mothers to support their own and protect them, rather than gossiping, legs pulling and backbiting.

    Hon Catherine is focused and will not be distracted.

  • TEIN TO LEAD AHAFO NDC CAMPAIGN IN 2020

    TEIN TO LEAD AHAFO NDC CAMPAIGN IN 2020

    TEIN TO LEAD AHAFO NDC CAMPAIGN IN 2020

    Ahafo Regional Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has started mapping up strategics to lead NDC campaign in Ahafo region.

    The leadership of Ahafo Regional TEIN is of the view that President Nana Akufo Addo has failed to improve quality education and fulfilled his promise on roads and other infrastructure projects hence the need to group the students and equip them for the campaign.

    They made these known at two days regional TEIN conference in Goaso.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.