Ghanaian songstress, MzVee born Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda has advised the youth to desist from filming sex tapes when they are in relationships.
Recently, Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage disclosed that she finds herself in an impending crisis as someone has threatened to release her sex tape mistakenly published by her boyfriend.
Talking to Amansan Krakye on the Cape Coast-based Kastle FM’s Drive show, the ‘Natural Girl’ hitmaker, remarked that taking a nude video or doing a sex tape is a no for her but that it’s a personal decision of whoever chooses so to do.
She said: “Taking nude videos or making a sex tape with my boyfriend is a no for me because right now I don’t trust mobile phones of today.
MzVee explained: “Because people can do things anyhow these days and have access to your personal information on your phone so I would advise against it.
“But at the end of the day it is anyone’s personal decision and choice to do whatever they want to do but for me it is a no,” she concluded.
Akufo-Addo is one of the wisest in the world, a great erudite – Serbian President
“I learnt so many things from my friend, the President of Ghana, today speaking about world power. We completely share some positions about the necessity of the countries that need to co-operate in the independent sovereign, to make their own decisions independently…I fully agree he is one of the wisest men, one of the great erudite one can learn so many things from.”
These were the words of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, on Monday, 11th October 2021, when he held bilateral talks with President Nana Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
At the press conference, the Serbian leader indicated that Ghana and Serbia have pledged to build closer ties, and deepen the ties of friendship and the bonds of co-operation between the two countries, with the two nations resolving to co-operate in the areas of agriculture, defence, artificial intelligence and digitilisation, education, and the growth of their respective economies.
Touching on the areas of co-operation between the two countries, which include an increase in bilateral trade and the doubling of Serbian scholarship opportunities to Ghanaian students from 16 to 32, President Akufo-Addo stated that “we (in Ghana) know the important strides that you (Serbia) have taken in the world of digitalisation, as well as in artificial intelligence, and my understanding is that the majority of the young people who will come from Ghana will be in this area. I think it will be something that will be truly beneficial to our country.”
The President reinforced the necessity for such closer ties of co-operation between countries belonging to the Non-Aligned Movement, and the urgent need to deepen the bonds between Ghana and Serbia and, indeed, for smaller, like-minded states.
“The recent example about the use and deployment of vaccines has shown us an ugly aspect of international cooperation. There are people who hoarded samples and made it impossible for others to be able to have access. I think these are areas where the co-operation between countries like ours could have a very significant impact on the way in which the world develops,” he said.
The President continued that, “there is hopefully a bright future ahead especially between the two countries that see eye-to-eye on so many important issues of the International agenda; the most important being the urgent need for all of us to be able to drive our own agenda, and not be the subject of anybody’s interests or wishes.”
On Ghana’s election onto the Security Council membership, President Akufo-Akufo thanked Serbia for the support of Ghana’s candidature, adding that “whilst there, our contribution will help improve the climate of the world and bring more positive developments on the global agenda. We count very much on Serbia assisting us in the manner in which you have indicated in your remarks so that we can produce good results from our membership there.”
He also expressed deep concerns about security in Africa, saying “the Jihadist insurrection and terrorist activities in West Africa are a matter of great concern to us, and there are areas where we believe we can beneficially cooperate with your country, with other like-minded countries, to find solutions. They are matters of very great concern to the stability of our region.”
On his part, President Vucic said, “I learnt so many things from my friend President of Ghana today speaking about world power and I fully agree he is one of the wisest men, one of the great eulogists one can learn so many things from as one of the great successors of the politics of such a great person as Nkrumah was.”
President Aleksandar Vučić thanked President Akufo-Addo and Ghana for the position taken regarding the territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia, stressing that such a position is appreciated and respected by the people of Serbia.
“You know that in politics and international relations, nothing lasts shorter than gratitude but you will see when it comes to Serbia, we are incomparably, more loyal to our friends than many others and we will be able to return in the same manner of responsibility,” he said.
The Serbian leader continued, “We offer our construction companies if the people of Ghana are interested, and we are ready to buy tropical fruits and many other products from Ghana if they are interested.
“Generally speaking, politically wise, not that we have no problems, but we understand each other very very well, but we must work to talk to each other more often, to see each other more often, and to have more frequent contact and to act together in the international scenes.”
Sam George clashes with CNN journalist on HIV infected gays, dev’t of Ningo-Prampram
It was a fierce exchange of words between lawmaker for Ningo-Prampram Sam George and CNN Journalist Larry Modowo on the Anti-LGBTQI Bill before Ghana’s parliament.
What started with a normal tone appeared to have heated up following the line of questioning by the Kenyan Journalist who himself is gay by trying to suggest that the National Democratic Congress(NDC) was pursuing an agenda that does not factor in the development of his constituents.
The outspoken Ghanaian lawmaker had revealed that he received the blessings of his constituents and two traditional areas in the fight against the LGBTQI in Ghana’s legislature
“I am a Ghanaian legislator and so that you know I represent a constituency or community with two traditional areas. Before agreeing to push this bill I met with my two traditional councils…I am a representative of the people who voted for me, the traditional councils who voted for me say this is against our culture”
But Larry Modowo who confirmed his gay status on his 43rd birthday angered Sam George when he asked “The people who voted for you in your constituency of all the problems they have is this the major problem for them?
But in a subtle jab to responded “ Well, this is one of the major issues for them. The government of Ghana in 2020 spent two hundred million dollars subsidizing the cost of ant-retroviral drugs for persons who are HIV/AIDS. The Ghana AIDS Commission is telling us that Men having Sex with Men(MSM), homosexuals are leading the surge in HIV prevalence in Ghana. Two hundred million dollars could have fixed the water problems in my constituency.”
Over 10 Communities in Techiman Nkrankrom cut off from town due to flooded Tano river, residents call for construction of the bridge.
Residents at Sewiah, Tawiakrom, Nfante, and over 10 other Communities in the Nkrankrom electoral area of Techiman Municipality the Bono East regional capital have been cut off from town due to the over flooded Tano river.
When the media managed to get around the area, it was discovered that over 3,000 people mainly farmers living there in the past weeks are unable to cross the Tano river and come to town for their daily activities due to the dilapidated nature of the only wooden bridge on the Tano River.
Some residents who spoke to the Media lamented that their farm products especially cocoa and foodstuffs are left to rot behind the river, children are unable to attend school, their lives in danger in case of sickness or any emergency, and are therefore pleading with authorities to come to their aid.
Apart from the bridge and bad roads, they also pleaded for potable water because the Tano river which is their only source of drinking water has been polluted.
Meanwhile, assembly members for Nkrankrom electoral area Hon. Naadu Nunu Rejoice lamented over the efforts she has made about her People’s plight but to no avail.
Hon. Naadu Nunu Rejoice, assemblywoman for Nkrankrom electoral area in Techiman municipality.
MEMO AGAINST ANTI-LGBTQI BILL WILL WOEFULLY FAIL – NII MENSAH DZANYƆMO.
The Kwabenya Musuku manhene, Nii Mensah Dza Nyomo I who is also the PRO of Kwabenya Traditional council says he is not perturbed by the memorandum from 15 renowned legal, academicians, and activists challenging the legislation that seeks to fully criminalise LGBTQI activities in Ghana.
Speaking in a press conference today at Kwabenya, Nii Mensah argued that the memo, which said the bill was a slap in the face of Ghana’s constitution and democracy, lacked merit.
Coming on the back of an Afrobarometer survey released by the Centre for Democratic Development showing that only 7 percent of Ghanaians are tolerant of persons of same-sex relationships, Nii Mensah Dza Nyomo also said arguments in the memo from the 15 persons would not be accepted by the public.
He added that the constitution is clear that your rights are not absolute, there are limits what they fail to understand. The memo which was signed by the likes of Professor Kofi Gyimah-Boadi, Dr. Rose Kutin-Mensah, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Professor Kwame KariKari, Akoto Ampaw, and Professor Raymond Atuguba, was in response to Parliament’s call for written memos on the anti-LGBTQI Bill
Ayawaso by-election incident: Stop the ‘hypocritical attitude’ – John Boadu to Mahama
General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party, John Boadu
General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) John Boadu, has described former President John Dramani Mahama as a “hypocrite” in his quest to lead the NDC in the next election.
This follows John Mahama’s promise that the NDC when voted back into power will ensure that compensations due the victims of the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election will be given to them.
John Mahama said this when he met with the victims and families of the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident.
The victims claim they have not received a dime from the Akufo-Addo led government despite the recommendations of the Emile Short Commission.
Speaking to NEAT FM’s morning show ‘Ghana Montie’, John Boadu said Mr. Mahama turned deaf ears to a similar incident when in power – after urging the Nana Addo-led government to quickly attend to the victims as recommended.
“When will they [NDC] come to power to help these people?” he questioned.
He, however, wondered about the sudden interest by Ex-President Mahama to help victims when his government did nothing to help others in the past.
“Sometimes he thinks we have short memories,” he said.
“Former President Mahama is being a hypocrite. He must put a stop to it. There are equally victims of violence from his government, what has he done to those people and their families?” he asked.
Early today, Assembly members in New Edubiase Constituency in the Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region has confirmed the District Chief Executive Nominee Hon Francis Ankomah.
The Hon District Chief Executive were confirmed with 100% vote by over 40 Assembly members.
Speaking with the District Chief Executive Hon Francis Ankomah after the election, he thanked the president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo for appointing him in his second term of office.
He moreover, thanked Nananom, the Ashanti Regional Minister, party members, and the Assemblymen for their support and confirming him again as the District Chief Executive for New Edubiase Constituency.
Hon. Francis Ankomah added that the outcome of the election clearly shows that, the Assembly members were impressed by his work during the first term of office which he explains in detail.
Moreover, the member of parliament for New Edubiase Constituency Hon Abdul Salam Adams added that, though the appointment of Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives delayed but he knew the president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo was investigating to know who to be Appointed as DCE in our various Districts which he explains details.
Prahgia Riders in Techiman cautioned to stay away from girls
It is public knowledge that Tricycles popularly known as Prahgia have become a major way of transportation in our towns despite their operations being illegal and most of the riders are Youths who are sexually active.
In view of this, a Non-Governmental Organization that targets adolescent sexual reproductive health “Purim African Youth Development Platform” (PAYDP) together with the Ghana Police Service, Department of Social Welfare, and other Stakeholders have trained Prahgia Riders on Sexual & Gender-based violence and teenage pregnancies as well as force or early marriages.
Speaking in an interview with our correspondent Nana Kwadwo Adu in Techiman during the training workshop, Madam Millicent Ocloo Bono East regional programs Officer for PAYDP cautioned Prahgia Riders to stay away from girls in order not to face the rigors of the laws.
Millicent Ocloo, Bono East regional programs Officer for PAYDP.
For his part, Mr. Ameyaw Nicholas Regional Director of Non-Formal Education Division in charge of Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo urged Prahgia Riders who might have dropped out of school to take advantage of the government’s functional literacy program to update their knowledge.
At the training, the Prahgia Riders also enjoyed free medical or health screening from PAYDP in which Mrs. Eunice Acheampomaa Siaw a Senior Nurse at Abrafi Women and Children’s Hospital in Techiman also gave this piece of advice….
Mrs. Eunice Acheampomaa Siaw, a Senior Nurse at Abrafi Women and Children’s Hospital in Techiman
Finally, Gyan Abdul Rauf General Secretary of Techiman Prahgia Association, and some Riders who benefited from the program also shared their views….
Gyan Abdul Rauf General Secretary of Techiman Prahgia Association and some Riders
The alleged Killer in Police Grips whilst One of the youth is also reported dead after The police Vehicle ALLEGEDLY Rammed into the Crowd who were trying to See the Alleged Kidnappers.
TWO PERSONS BUSTED OVER ALLEGED KIDNAPPING AT ASIWA IN THE BOSOME FREHO DISTRICT.
Two people believe to be Scrap dealers have been busted by the Youth of Anyinase and Asiwa in the BOSOME FREHO DISTRICT of the Ashanti region over Alleged Kidnapping of Eight (8) year old Child.
The Suspects whose identity is yet to be known According to the youth Were seen in Aboboyaa this Morning at Bobiam, a suburb of Asiwa.
Currently, the Child had been taking away by one of the Suspects but the Two arrested by the Citizens are Accomplices who are assisting the police with Investigations.
The Suspects,after they were grabbed by the Youth have been handed over to the Police At Asiwa.
Techiman has recorded no positive case of COVID-19 in the past 3 weeks; Municipal Health Director declares & urges all to go for jabs
Dr. Fosuhen Kusi Techiman Municipal Director of Ghana Health Services in the Bono East region has revealed that his area which was a few months back declared as hot spot for the deadly novel Coronavirus has in the past three (3) not recorded any new positive cases.
He disclosed that the total number of COVID-19 deaths remains at 39 in Techiman municipality while active cases had drastically reduced to 10 out of the total cumulative 863 confirmed cases, therefore advising the citizenry to keep religiously adhering to the safety protocols.
Dr. Fosuhen Kusi was speaking in an interview with our correspondent Nana Kwadwo Adu in Techiman about the mass Coronavirus vaccination exercise which began on Monday 27th September at eight (8) centers in Techiman and would be moving around all communities until Friday 1st October 2021 therefore urged everyone to come out and take their jabs while stock lasts.
Dr. Fosuhen Kusi, Techiman municipal health director.
Dr. Fosuhen Kusi, Techiman municipal health director.
Meanwhile, our correspondent Nana Kwadwo Adu visited some vaccination centers in Techiman where many people were seen in cues and ready to take their jobs.
Some residents of Techiman took their COVID-19 vaccines today.
Ghanaian musician Nana Kwame Ampadu has kicked the bucket
He was 76 years. Nana Kwame Ampadu is credited with numerous highlife songs and regarded as one of Ghana’s legends in the music industry with over 800 songs to his credit. He came to prominence in 1967 when he released his song Ebi Te Yie (or “Some Are Well Seated”), a song that was seen as potentially critical of the then-governing National Liberation Council and disappeared from the airwaves, only returning after the end of military rule.
In 1973 he won a nationwide competition in Ghana to be crowned the Odwontofoohene, or “Singer-in-Chief”. The doyen was born on 31 March 1945 at Adiemmra on the Obo Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He was named Kwame Ampadu after his father, Opanin Kwame Ampadu, the then head of the Asona Clan of Obo Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana, and madam Mercy Afua Ntiriwaa, a devouted presbyter also of Obo Kwahu.
GFA waiting on Sports Ministry to pay Akonnor’s 7-month salary arrears
Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, has disclosed that former Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor was owed seven months’ salary at the time of his dismissal.
Asante Twum is quoted to have said that the FA is collaborating with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Akonnor to ensure that the debt is settled.
In a JoyNews interview, Asante Twum said that the FA has held talks with Akonnor and is waiting on the Ministry to provide a roadmap for the payment of the salary arrears.
“We’ve met him and discussed with him. The Ministry will come back to us with the payment plan. Once that is made available to the FA, we will give it to him,” he said on Sunday.
Akonnor was sacked earlier this month by the Ghana Football Association after the Black Stars lost 1-0 to South Africa in the World Cup qualifiers.
Akonnor’s Black Stars played 10 games, won four, lost four, and drew two with the performance against Ethiopia and South Africa, earning the team criticism from some Ghanaians.
Akonnor has meanwhile been replaced with Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac who was unveiled on Friday, September 26, 2021, by the FA.
Milovan who is on a one-year deal will receive a monthly salary of $30,000 and a signing-on fee of $100,000.
He has been tasked with qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and winning the 2021 AFCON which will be held in Cameroon.
Milo will pocket a sum total of $600,000 if he achieves the two objectives as well as a contract renewal.
He will be assisted by Maxwell Konadu and former Ghana winger Otto Addo.
Ghana receives 1.5m doses of AstraZeneca from Germany – COVID-19
Ghana has taken delivery of the 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses promised by the German government.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Mr. Mahama Asei Seini, “today received 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of the government of Ghana from the German government in support of the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana”, the Ministry of Information announced on Facebook.
The consignment is one of the outcomes of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s recent visit to Germany and negotiations with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The Director of Communications at the presidency, Mr. Eugene Arhin, on Monday, 30 August 2021, at the Jubilee House, told the presidential press corps: “The German Chancellor has made it known that, at least, Germany will be helping Africa with 70 million vaccines”.
“The President had a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor – one of the things that came out was the vaccine”, he said.
“I am happy to inform Ghanaians that the German Chancellor made it known to the President that a total of 1.2 million AstraZeneca vaccines were to be given to Ghana”, Mr. Arhin announced.
GAF clears 230 platforms, 365 Changfans near Pra, Offin rivers
The Ghana army, supported by the navy and air force, has, so far, cleared a total of 230 platforms and 365 change fans in illegal mining sites covering a total of 267 kilometers along and on the Pra and Offin rivers and their tributaries, as part of their activities to flush out illegal small-scale miners from some major river bodies and forest reserves in the Ashanti, Eastern, Western and Western North regions.
Operation Halt II was re-activated in April this year and the army has continued to conduct follow-up surgical operations in targeted areas to sustain the campaign to rid river bodies of all illegal mining activities in the country.
Areas along river Offin that have been cleared include Asma Camp, Denkira Foso, Badoa No.1 and 2, Kyekyewere, Buabenso, Akyempim, and Dunkwa.
GAF, in a statement, noted that a total of 110 platforms and 185 Chang fan machines have been destroyed on river Offin, covering a distance of approximately 114 kilometers.
The army has advised all persons engaged in illegal mining, especially along with the country’s river bodies and forest reserves, to desist from these criminal activities or risk being severely dealt with according to the laws of the nation.
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