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  • 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.

  • A MAN COMMIT SUICIDE AFTER SHOOTING HIS WIFE

    A MAN COMMIT SUICIDE AFTER SHOOTING HIS WIFE

    A young man name Kwadwo Oppong, popularly known as Owuo has shot his wife, Yaa Sophia who is in critical condition after that commit suicide by shooting himself.

    The incident happened at Biadan a community in Berekum of the Bono region on  26 November 2019.

    According to a brother of the gunshot victim, there was a few marital issues but yet have not been confirmed by Police.

    He stated that they have been married for almost 25years with 3 children and a friend to the deceased issues that,  he has always been complaining of marital issues at home.

    Now the body of Owuo is at Police morgue, while the gunshot victim Yaa Sophia is undergoing treatment at Holy family hospital Berekum.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • BIBIANI MP DONATES COMPUTERS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS TO HIS CONSTITUENT

    The Member of Parliament for Bibiani Anhwianso Bekwai and Western North Regional Minister, Mr. Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu has donated 10 sets of computers to the Bibiani Community Information Centre and 11 motorbikes to the Bibiani Municipal Agric Directorate.

    Speaking in an interview with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Alfred Amoah who was accompanied by the minister said, on behalf of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC) and District Centre for Agric and Technology (DCAT) presented the items.

    He said, the MP told the beneficiaries to let the items serve its purposes than to use for personal activities and also deplored on the lukewarm behavior, people sometimes adapt to the maintenance of government properties, such attitude retards development in the country.

    And Mr.Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu and the president Akufo-Addo should be hailed in the Municipal for numerous projects brought to the area.

    Mr.Alfred Amoah, also explained how the (11) motorbikes provided to the Bibiani Municipal Agric Directorate will enhance the extension officers to promote government flagship, planting for food and jobs

    Mr.Augustine Kwarteng, Municipal Director of Agriculture on behalf of his staff thanked the MP and MCE for their lobbying skills to get the items and promised the authorities would do everything possible to protect and put good maintenance to the items for future generations.

    Story  by : Mavis Davor

  • STATEMENT BY ZYLOFON MEDIA ON FIRE OUTBREAK AT OFFICE PREMISES

    STATEMENT BY ZYLOFON MEDIA ON FIRE OUTBREAK AT OFFICE PREMISES

    A fire incident occurred at about 9 pm on Monday 25th November 2019 at the Zylofon Media Complex used for our television, radio and online operations.

    Thankfully, the incident which affected one of our two buildings, occurred in the night after most of our staff members, clients and visitors had departed the premises.

    We are extremely grateful to God that there were no human fatalities or casualties.

    While one part of the complex was damaged by the fire, the swift response of the Ghana National Fire Service, some of our staff, friends, and well-wishers, who all responded to the incident in diverse ways, contributed to the swift containment and extinguishing of the fire.

    We commend the professionalism of the GNFS and the Ghana Police Service officials and thank them for the timely and invaluable service they rendered.

    We are now working with the relevant authorities to ascertain the cause of the fire outbreak. Relevant experts are also working to ensure the structural integrity of the affected building.

    We are also working assiduously to resume our full operations as soon as possible. We will keep the public updated on any developments on this matter.

    Once again we wish to express our deep appreciation to all for the encouragement and moral support during the incident.

    Thank you

    Management, Zylofon Media

    Story By: Emmanuel Koranteng

  • COMMON MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHEN BRUSHING YOUR TEETH

    COMMON MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHEN BRUSHING YOUR TEETH

    1. Using a hard bristle toothbrush

    Brushes with hard bristles used with some force can remove the protective enamel coating your teeth. This results in sensitive teeth and gums that hurt when you drink something cold. Here are the common mistakes you make when brushing your teeth.

    2. Using too much force

    If you grip your brush hardly, chances are that you are scrubbing your pearly whites with a lot of unnecessary force. You are after all, only trying to brush away food particles and remove plaque, not buff them forcefully with sandpaper. Here are the common mistakes you make when brushing your teeth.

    3. Not brushing long enough

    There are a lot of toothbrush timers on the market that urge brushing for just one minute. That’s not enough time to get the gunk off your chompers. Scientists suggest brushing for two minutes, twice a day. Here are the common mistakes you make when brushing your teeth.

    4. Not cleaning your tongue

    When brushing, Don’t forget to clean your tongue as well as it prevents bad breath and removes bacteria.

    A tongue cleaner scrapes the residual bacteria off your tongue. If you don’t want to do that – get a toothbrush that has a tongue scraper on the opposite side.

    5. Neglecting inner side of teeth

    Brushing your front teeth is important for a brilliant smile but remember that plaque forms on the inner surface of your teeth as well so don’t just focus on brushing your outer teeth, always remember to brush your inner teeth also. Here are the common mistakes you make when brushing your teeth.

    6. Keeping your toothbrush in the toilet

    If you place your toothbrush right next to the toilet bowl then there are chances that your brush might retain some of the bacteria that lurk in the air right after you flush. Here are the common mistakes you make when brushing your teeth.

    7. Old toothbrushes

    If the bristles are worn out and frayed, it’s time to change your toothbrush. The broken and rough bristles won’t function efficiently in eliminating the plague as they lose their flexibility in reaching out for every nook and cranny. A toothbrush is recommended for 3 months only, after that change it to a new one

  • KOFI MENSAH JOINS LUMASI DYNAMO

    KOFI MENSAH JOINS LUMASI DYNAMO

    KOFI MENSAH JOINS LUMASI DYNAMO

    Former Tema Youth goalkeeper Kofi Mensah joins Zambian side Lusaka Dynamo on a free transfer from Karela united.

    The 22-year-old former Ghana Youth goalkeeper was instrumental for Nzema based side Karela united in both the Normalization Committee special Cup and the western Regional invitational tournament.

    Kofi Mensah has previously played for Ebusua Dwarf and Samartex.

    by Theresah Mensah.

  • COCOA FARMERS BUILD TWO POLICE POSTS IN AHAFO

    COCOA FARMERS BUILD TWO POLICE POSTS IN AHAFO

    COCOA FARMERS BUILD TWO POLICE POSTS IN AHAFO

    The Asunafo North Municipal Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union in the Ahafo region has handed over two police posts in the Asumura forest to the regional police command to deal with arm robbers in the forest.

     The Asumura forest reserve for some time now has become an armed robbery prone area where Farmers and chiefs are robbed. The two police posts cost the Farmers of over GH¢14,000,000.00The Union, therefore, charged the police to ensure that the forest is safe for farmers and citizens who use the route.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • LPG VOWS TO SETUP US$10.00 BILLION JOB FUND.

    LPG VOWS TO SETUP US$10.00 BILLION JOB FUND.

    LPG VOWS TO SETUP US$10.00 BILLION JOB FUND.

    The founder and the leader of the liberal party of Ghana (LPG) Mr. Kofi Akpaloo has emphatically vowed that LPG will set up US$10.00 Billion to assist the unemployed people in Ghana when voted into power come general elections.

    In a statement made by the flag bearer of the party Hon. Kofi Akpaloo which was monitored by dikoder. Com, He said;

    Liberal Party of Ghana in government will create a US$10.00bn JOB FUND to assist unemployed Ghanaians to access them to start up their own businesses.

    LPG, we will provide the enabling environment for young people to create WEALTH and JOB for themselves in Ghana.

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    No matter one’s political or ethnic affiliation, the LPG government will give him/her an equal opportunity to succeed and we promise that no individual would be left out.

    He finally called and appealed to the general public (Ghanaians) to massively vote for him to become the next president of the Republic of Ghana in the upcoming general elections.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng // Shop @Torsaa

  • MOU TAKES A SWIPE AT FORMER CLUBS’ ACADEMIES

    MOU TAKES A SWIPE AT FORMER CLUBS’ ACADEMIES

    MOU TAKES A SWIPE AT FORMER CLUBS’ ACADEMIES

    New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho appears to have taken a swipe at the academies of his former clubs – which include Chelsea and Manchester United – whilst praising the youth set-up at Spurs.

    Mourinho has not often been associated with the development of young players, but he insists that it is something that he wants to do.

    However, he feels that the groundwork was not laid for him to do so in previous jobs, whilst he believes that Spurs have an academy that can be utilised.

    I really like this squad and looking to the young players – there is not one manager in the world that doesn’t like to play young players and to help young players to develop – not one,” Mourinho said to Tottenham’s official website.

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    The problem is that sometimes you get into clubs where the work that is below you is not good enough to produce these players, so I look to our history and you see that the academy is always giving the talents that the first team needs. Of course, I look forward to [working] with that profile.

    To play against Tottenham at White Hart Lane was always hard but beautiful. It was one of these places where I used to go with passion but also with respect. I always spoke about the club’s potential. I always spoke about the qualities of the players. I always spoke about the magnificent work the club was doing.

    Story by Theresah Mensah // Shop @Torsaa

  • SPURS CONFIRM MOURINHO’S BACKROOM STAFF

    SPURS CONFIRM MOURINHO’S BACKROOM STAFF

    SPURS CONFIRM MOURINHO’S BACKROOM STAFF

    MOURINHO'S
    MOURINHO’S

    New Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has assembled his backroom team with the appointments of Joao Sacramento, Carlos The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager is already making his presence felt in north London, meaning Mourinho has had to bring in an entirely new set of the backroom staff.

    Mourinho has moved quickly to make his appointments, with Sacramento arriving as assistant manager and Santos becoming goalkeeper coach after leaving French Ligue 1 outfit Lille.

    Formosinho, Cerra and Lain meanwhile are all reunited with Mourinho having worked with the Portuguese during his time at Manchester United.

    Formosinho and Cerra become the club’s tactical analyst and technical analyst respectively while Lain, who also worked with Mourinho at Chelsea and Real Madrid, becomes the club’s new fitness coach.

    Story  by Theresah Mensah // Shop @ Torsaa

  • EXTEND TIME FOR GHANA CARD REGISTRATION EXERCISE – AHAFO NDC

    EXTEND TIME FOR GHANA CARD REGISTRATION EXERCISE – AHAFO NDC

    EXTEND TIME FOR GHANA CARD REGISTRATION EXERCISE – AHAFO NDC

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo region led by its secretary  Assanaba Imoro is demanding a one-month extension for the ongoing exercise of the National Identification Authority (NIA) card.

    According to him, the exercises have been fraught with extreme challenges, hence, the majority of the Ahafo region population will go unregistered if the duration is not extended.

    After touring some registration centers in the Ahafo Region, Mr. Assanaba expressed concern over the “poorly organized” Ghana Card registration exercise currently going on in the region.”

    Mr Assanaba Imoro indicated that if the right things were not done to address the challenges confronting the exercise in the region, there would be a lack of confidence in the exercise which would make the NDC to resist any attempt to use the card as a requirement by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2020 polls.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • BAWUMIA CUTS SOD FOR EASTERN CORRIDOR ROADS CONSTRUCTION

    BAWUMIA CUTS SOD FOR EASTERN CORRIDOR ROADS CONSTRUCTION

    BAWUMIA CUTS SOD FOR EASTERN CORRIDOR ROADS CONSTRUCTION

    Construction works on the 88-kilometer Hohoe-Jasikan to Dodo Pepesu stretch of the Eastern Corridor Road has commenced. The Jasikan-Dodo Pepesu Project forms part of Phase 1 of the $2billion Government of Ghana/ Sinohydro Master Project Agreement.

    Accompanied by the Minister for Roads and Highways. Hon Kwesi Amoako Atta and the traditional rulers of Oti Region the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday, 19th November, cut sod at Jasikan for works to begin on the stretch of road which has a long and painful history of neglect under the erstwhile government.

    The Vice President noted that of all the critical roads listed in the 2020 budget, Hohoe-Jasikan and Jasikan-Dodo Pepesu are the only roads to commence. Indeed, contractors for these projects mobilized to site two weeks before Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2020 Budget statement in Parliament. Dr. Bawumia also noted that at the time these projects were initiated, both roads were part of the Volta region.

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    The Eastern Corridor Roads project, allotted as N2 of the National Road Network, begins from the Tema Motorway through to the Volta, Oti, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions to neighboring Burkina Faso.

    Dr Bawumia assured residents of Oti Region that the government would ensure the project is completed on schedule, and they would receive their fair share of development projects as all regions shall be receiving.

    Vice President Bawumia reiterated the government’s plan for fixing critical roads in the country. According to him, sods will be cut for the Cape Coast inner city roads and Nyinahini area roads this week under the Infrastructure for Bauxite facility. The rest of the other approved lots are expected to be undertaken soon.

    Vice President Bawumia announced many other projects to be undertaken by Government in the Oti region.

    On behalf of the Oti region, Nana Aburam Akpandza V, Paramount Chief of Buem and Chairman of Buem Traditional Council, who chaired the sod-cutting ceremony, expressed satisfaction at the show of concern by the government towards the development of their roads.

    Present at the sod-cutting ceremony were Hon. Kwesi Owusu Yeboah (Oti Regional Minister), Mr. Zhang Nianmu (President of Powerchina West Africa and Central Africa of which Sinohydro is a subsidiary), representatives of Embassy of China, Hon. Michael Yao Jato (MP for Krachi East and Deputy Minister for Sanitation), and dozens of chiefs from the Oti region.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng. P��aU�6 //Shop @Torsaa

  • NDC CAN NEVER WIN ELECTIONS IN GHANA IF WE VOTE YES ~ ASIEDU NKETIA

    NDC CAN NEVER WIN ELECTIONS IN GHANA IF WE VOTE YES ~ ASIEDU NKETIA

    The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia made some interesting points in relation to their decision to abandon the YES ship to pitch camp with the NO boat in an interview monitored by dikoder. Com

    He also offers us a glimpse into the reasons behind their sudden U-turn with respect to the decision to have MMDCEs elected on party lines.

    To him, political parties struggle to raise funds to sponsor Parliamentary candidates in elections, so adding the local level elections to this would make it highly impossible for opposition parties to win elections.

    This, he intimated, would give the party in power an undue advantage and make Ghana a one-party state, making it difficult for a party like the NDC to come back to power.

    His point is that a party in power can easily mobilize funds to prosecute elections unlike those in opposition.

    A cursory analysis of this admission by Asiedu Nketia manifestly suggests that the NDC has chickened out of the YES train because they feel allowing MMDCEs to be voted on party lines would be detrimental to the survival of the NDC.

    What still remains a mystery is why the NDC supported the YES vote all this while when armed with this information.

    When did it dawn on them that they could be kept on the sidelines of opposition if they supported the YES campaign?

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.