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  • AFORESTATION PROGRAM WAS TO DECEIVE GHANAIAN YOUTH

    AFORESTATION PROGRAM WAS TO DECEIVE GHANAIAN YOUTH

    The beneficiaries of Youth in Afforestation program ( YAB ) numbering  60,000 in the population are expressing our disappointment in the incumbent Government led by His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo. The CEO of the forestry commission, Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie( Sir John ), the ministry of Finance, Ken Ofori Ata and other authorities for not paying us for more than six( 6 )months.

    According to Mr. Miran executive member of Youth in Afforestation,  he stated that in June, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission Sir John assured them that, their salaries owed recruits would be paid by the close of June 2019, but the CEO has not been able to keep to his promises.

     They have talked about their allowances for so many times, doing press conferences and the most painful thing, to them, is when they plan to embark on demonstration, the police frustrates their efforts.

    They are therefore asking the government if this program was created to deceive the youth in the Country or not?. He asked.

    Story by: Emmanuel koranteng. DFM|DIKODER.COM

  • Nana NYC wins “BEST US GH ALBUM” at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.

    Nana NYC wins “BEST US GH ALBUM” at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.

    For the past 20 years, Ghanaians in the United States have really made noise about Ghanaian entertainment ranging from Music to Soccer, specifically when Ghana and the USA met up in the FIFA World Cup.

    If you know nothing about Ghanaians in the USA, I am sure you have come across the name Nana NYC. Nana NYC is a Ghanaian entertainer from the Eastern Region who’ve set a few records moving as an independent artist/record label in New York City. Nana NYC really got his first notoriety when he was featured on SOUL OF AFRICA, a Television show that aired Saturdays on BET JAZZ back in 2008.

    His music video to a single off his demo mixtape called “OH NANA” was spotted on the network years when most people probably didn’t take African music seriously. After being featured on the network, Nana NYC decided to learn how to market himself in order to appeal to more promoters who would eventually book him for shows. Working with the likes of Boogie Down Nima Productions and a few Production houses abroad, Nana NYC eventually got into organizing and promoting events himself. While doing promotion he was still in the Recording studio recording music, although he states that he didn’t have any immediate plans of dropping an album. Forward to 2019 and Nana NYC has released his debut album AFROKING OF HIP HOP.

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    The album has 23 songs on it. With production from Dikoder, Oz Tribeca, J Muse, Flonyce just to mention a few, the album was released July 27th, 2018 and has been doing very well especially on Apple Music. With diverse songs and instrumentals, the album has its own lane. The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA is an event put together to celebrate Ghanaians in the entertainment business both Ghana and in the diaspora. Nana NYC was nominated in 2 categories(Best US Act & Best US Album).

    He walked away with the Best US Album award and his supporters were ecstatic. You can check out his debut album AFROKING OF HIP HOP on iTunes, Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify, Google Play, and any online music platform. The easiest way to access the album if you don’t use any of the paid services is YouTube under the same name.

    https://youtu.be/KZvLU6wUjeY
  • CHIEF WARNS MAHAMA AND NDC.

    CHIEF WARNS MAHAMA AND NDC.

    The chief of Agric- Nsima in the Ashanti region has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be mindful of their commentary that connotes disrespect to Asanteman and the king Otomfuo Osei Tutu 11.

    He has sent a strong warning to Mr. Mahama and his NDC, never dare to rope the Asantehene into their dirty and uncensored tribal politicking.

    The chief warned Mr. Mahama and former chief of staff Julius Debrah as well as their party to stay off issues about Asanteman and manhyia since the king does not dabble in party politics.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • LET’S HELP GOVERNMENT -Mr. Mark Fuachie

    LET’S HELP GOVERNMENT -Mr. Mark Fuachie

    The development of our communities is a collective responsibility of both the government and the citizens.

    Mr. Mark Fuachie sobreh a philanthropist and an entrepreneur in an engagement with the people within his community during the commensuration of the chief of his community and was privileged to chair the program.

    He told the community of many projects he has enback on to assist the community including the building of schools and a three-kilometer to 10-kilometer gutter for the people to ease flooding of their areas when it rains

    Mr Mark Fuachie sobreh-dikoder.com
    Mr. Mark Fuachie sobreh-dikoder.com

    He concluded that as citizens we have a role to play to harness development in our community and that we should be agents of change where ever we found ourselves.

    Story by: Emmanuel koranteng. |DFM|DIKODER.COM

  • SYMPTOMS OF EXCESS SUGAR CONSUMPTION.

    SYMPTOMS OF EXCESS SUGAR CONSUMPTION.

    Sugar is sweet. In fact, it is very delicious and no one can deny this. But despite its sweetness, too much consumption of it comes with loads of health dangers.

    Once you learn all the dangers sugar brings to your body, you may not want to use it again. 

    With these said, how do you know you are consuming to much sugar? Read on;

    1. You’ve started gaining some weight

    Sugar has no important nutrient if not its excess calories. When you consume a lot of sugar, it triggers your body to release insulin hormone. 

    2. You start having teeth cavities

    Sugar is the main cause of cavities on teeth especially the molars. When you consume too sugary foods, the bacteria in between your teeth work on it producing acids with cause tooth decay and cavities. 

    3. Your skin has become prematurely wrinkled

    Too much sugar could cause your skin to form wrinkles prematurely. This is because sugar reacts with proteins in your bloodstream forming advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) which damage the structure of the skin.

    4. You have pain in the joints

    Pain in the joints or rather arthritis has been linked to too much sugar. People who have five or more sweetened drinks a day could suffer this problem. This, however, does not necessarily mean sugar causes arthritis but it could be the reason behind your pains. 

    When you eat sugar, you will be high in energy and then the energy levels will fall after a short while. This makes you feel moody and tired until you have your sugar again. Sugar is found in foods like soft drinks, cakes, cookies, ice cream and sugar itself.

    Story by Mavis Davor |DFM |DIKODER.COM

  • CAUSES OF BODY ODOUR

    CAUSES OF BODY ODOUR

    When the body gives off an odor that people find offensive, it is known as body odour and this occurs when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat into acids. According to research,  sweat is actually odourless, it is the bacteria that live and grow under your arms that causes body odor.

    Some people naturally have more bacteria under their arms and therefore have a harder time controlling odor. There are also certain people prone to body odor and it might become a fixed issue if steps are not taken in time to fix this. Below are some causes of body odor:

    Sugar 

    If you are the type that takes too much of sugary things, it might cause body odor. This happens when eating too many sugary snacks causes the body to overproduce yeast, which turns the sugars into alcohol, and this contributes to odor. It is always advisable to reduce the sugar content being taken to avoid cases such as body odor.

    Synthetic clothing

    Synthetic clothing keeps sweat locked in because there is no way for them to go out. This leads to sweat staying on the body surface, this promotes the growth of bacteria which can cause body odor if the body is not taken care of adequately.

    Spicy food

    Foods that contain ingredients such as garlic, curry and some other spices release sulfur-containing gasses which the body breaks down and when it comes out in the pores, it may cause the lingering smell.

    Alcohol

    A constant intake of alcohol can cause body odor. Alcohol when taken, comes out through the pores, however, when the liver is damaged,  it metabolizes less of the alcohol, leaving more to come out through your body odor.

    Not washing your brassiere

    When you repeat the same bra, it causes body odor. According to medical research, a bra’s fabric touches beneath your arms, across your back and between your breasts and chest, all areas prone to sweat, and to that the fact that bras are often made of fabrics that don’t take in away moisture.

    “The moisture can make bacteria and fungus overgrow,” that trapped sweat and moisture cause bad odor and rashes. The most important thing is to watch what is eaten and ensure you are neat always.

    Story by: Mavis Davor |DFM|DIKODER.COM

  • Stephen Appiah to Contest GFA Presidency

    Stephen Appiah to Contest GFA Presidency

    Black Stars Technical Coordinator and former Captain Stephen Appiah have confirmed his interest to ultimately become President of the Ghana Football Association.

    He believes he has gathered valuable knowledge along with his career and possesses qualities that will benefit the Ghanaian game.

    The former Juventus midfielder, strongly hinted that there will come a period in the near future where the game of football in Ghana will be heavily governed by former players.

    His comments come at a time when the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association has set October 25th, 2019 as the day when a new President will be elected.

    “The criteria to be part of this Association requires you to associate yourself with a club and that is what we are not doing.

    Some of us are having meetings and we are thinking about a lot of things.

    When you go to Europe football is run by footballers.

    We are still learning and watching whatever is going on so when we come we don’t make the same mistakes.

    As I said never say never one day it will happen” he concluded with a coy smile”.

    The 2019 FA Presidency, however, is expected to be keenly contested with former GFA Vice Presidents Fred Pappoe and George Afriyie officially confirming their bid to run.

  • Deputy youth organizer donate to the youths in Tontro.

    Deputy youth organizer donate to the youths in Tontro.

    The deputy constituency youths organizer of the National Democratic Congress NDC in the Eastern Region Mr. Klutse on Monday donated sports kits worth 500.00 Ghana cedis to second division club at Akyem Tontro.


    The team Young Stars fc were presented with sets of jersey and cash to facilitate their activities
    Mr Klutes who presented the kits to the beneficiaries at Tontro, stated that he was committed to sports development because it had a positive influence on youth development

    He therefore entreated the team to take their training and matches seriously, adding that football has a lot of economic gains and could open a lot of opportunities for those who would take it seriously as their future career

    “You must exhibit high sense of discipline by respecting the instructions of your management, coaches and the referees during matches and you must also be moderate in your lifestyle

    The deputy youth organizer who is also a teacher impressed upon the players to go beyond exhibiting discipline on the pitch but to ensure discipline was the hallmark to development of people and the nation.

    Whilst commending the team for working hard despite some constraints, he appealed to each of the players to aspire higher to get organize to the premier division, since the Region has no club in premier league
    Mr. Klutse pledged to liaise with the NDC party as a whole to provide more sport equipment to the team and promised to help /support the team to the apex

    Mr. Robert chairman of the Tontro Young Star said on the challenges facing the team was financial constraints which makes it difficult for the management of the club to camp the team to prepare for matches as well as high transportation cost

    He also indicated that lacks of sports kits such as jersey ,football, nets and keeper gloves always affected their training, stressing that they often use the the same Jersey throughout their matches for both home and away

    Mr Robert commended the deputy youth organizer for supporting the club and appealed to other citizens come to their aid by supporting them with the needed sports equipment trio, unearth the talents of the youth in the area

    Filled by Theresah Mensah.

  • AHAFO NDC SECRETARY BLAST EC.

    AHAFO NDC SECRETARY BLAST EC.

    Ahafo regional secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)  Mr. Assanaba Imoro has condemned the Electoral Commission for breaching some electoral laws in the ongoing voter exhibition exercise.

    Addressing the press at the party’s headquarters in the regional capital, Goaso, the Regional Secretary, Assanaba said the party’s observations indicate that the registers being exhibited at most of the centers are the final registers used for the 2016 elections, which, the party insists have already been exhibited.

    The party cited the situation at the

     Pages 11 – 49 of the register did not appear.  The EC has to resort to the use of the supplementary register as stated earlier.  There is even instances where a Polling Station appeared twice on the list with only one register e.g. Obuoaky Electorate area at Kenyasi No. 1 (G041102) of the Asutifi North.

    “Even with these lucky new registrants, you would find FO written against their names. We do not know whether FO means family or friends only”, Mr. Assanaba added

    The party has called on the Electoral Commission to, as a matter of urgency, provide its leaders with a copy of the 2019 provisional voter roll, make available biometric verification devices to verify voters at the various exhibition centers and also exhibit the 2019 provisional voter register.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • CID boss, others must resign__Takoradi girls’ family’s demands.

    CID boss, others must resign__Takoradi girls’ family’s demands.

    Following the publication of the result, the DNA test of the families of the Takoradi kidnapped girls are calling for the resignation of some top-ranking officials of Ghana’s security apparatus after the missing girls were confirmed dead.

    The families are demanding the resignation of the CID boss, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, and the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah.

    According to the spokesperson for the families, Mr. Micheal  Grant Hayford, they are suspecting a foul play on the part of the Police following the release of the results confirming the DNA of the 4 kidnapped girls.

    “We are not going to accept it. What the Police are saying is totally out of the contest and we are not going to accept it. If they are saying so then it means that the CID boss, the interior Minister and the National Security Minister have to step down before we go mad. At this time? Look at the time you are bringing the report. Don’t you know that it can kill someone? Tomorrow morning there will be a press conference and after that, they will hear from us,” Mr. Micheal Grant Hayford said.

    The Ghana Police service on Monday revealed that the DNA test carried out on the human parts found in the vicinity of the suspected kidnapper’s home tested positive to the DNA of the four missing girls.

    The confirmation was made by the acting Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh.

    The acting IGP of police also stated that the families of the four girls have been informed by the Police.

    “Officers of the Ghana Police service informed four families in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana that DNA test conducted on some human remains discovered into the course of police investigations into the disappearance the four missing girls have turned positive, as the remains of the girls. The Ghana Police service has with regret informed the families that the DNA test confirmed the remains to be that of Ruth Abakah, Priscilla Kuranchie, Ruth Love Quayson, Priscilla Blessing Bentum.”

    “Investigations now establish that the girls were victims of a serial kidnapping and murdering syndicate that operated in the Takoradi area.” The acting IGP said.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • Threatening to sue Bank of Ghana-Adongo

    Threatening to sue Bank of Ghana-Adongo

    The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Isaac Adongo has threatened to sue the Bank of Ghana (BoG) over what he called its non-compliance with its laws.

    In the letter to the Attorney General written by his lawyers, Mr. Adongo suggested that it was ironical for the Bank of Ghana to abolish the financial sector with its formulated law but “[the BoG] has itself fallen foul of its duties under the Bank of Ghana Act.”

    The lawyers referenced section 53 of the Bank of Ghana Act which requires the BoG to submit a report to Parliament once every six months on all foreign exchange received and payment and transfers outside Ghana, the conduct of activities under its mandate and any other relevant functions.

    He stated that “the Bank of Ghana has either failed and or neglected to comply with this statutory reporting requirement and is therefore in clear breach of the Bank of Ghana Act.”

    “In the circumstances, our client instructs us to serve notice, which we hereby do, that he intends to proceed to court to compel the Bank of Ghana to comply within the law within one month of receipt of this letter by your office.”

    Mr. Adongo had written an article on this issue where he called the BoG “a lawless entity.”

    He said the Central Bank was setting bad examples for corporate governance in the financial sector.

    “You will recall that by May 2018, BoG was in breach of its obligation to publish its audited financial statements by 31st March. I subsequently drew attention to this breach and it was finally rectified.”

    In that article, he was questioning the source of $800 million the BoG was to use to shore up the cedi which was fast depreciating at the time.

    The MP for Bolgatanga Central Mr. Isaac Adongo urged the BoG to “comply with its obligations to Parliament and answer for its gradual reserves and the deteriorating health of the cedi.”

  • Neymar Scores Stunning Overhead Kick to Fire PSG to a Win

    Neymar Scores Stunning Overhead Kick to Fire PSG to a Win

    Neymar shrugged off a hostile reception as he marked his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain with a stunning injury-time winner on Saturday, and then insisted it was time to move on from the saga of his aborted return to Barcelona.

    The world’s most expensive player was booed and insulted by sections of the PSG support in the Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes.

    That seemed set to be the only story of the afternoon until the second minute of added time when, with the game still goalless, the Brazilian met Abdou Diallo’s cross with an acrobatic effort that sent the ball arcing back over his own head and in off the post, sealing a 1-0 win.

    It was a remarkable goal and a reminder of why PSG paid a world record 222 million euros ($264 million at the time) to sign Neymar in 2017. It also leaves them two points clear of Rennes at the top of Ligue 1.

    “I made it clear that I have nothing against the fans, nothing against Paris Saint-Germain as a club. Everyone knows I wanted to leave. I am not going to get into the details of what happened,” he said after the game.

    “It is time to turn the page. Today I am a Paris Saint-Germain player and I am going to give everything on the field.

    Filled by Theresah Mensah

  • GCPP, DISTANCES ITSELF -“YEE WU” DEMONSTRATION

    The Leadership of GCPP in the Ashanti Region has come across a press release purported to have come from the COALITION FOR NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY, signed by Regional Organizer of NDC, Isham Alhassan.

    I wish to state categorically that the leadership of the party in the region is unaware of such a demonstration and therefore distance itself from it.

    There has not been any discussion or whatsoever between the party leadership and the COALITION.

    We are therefore demanding an unqualified apology from the COALITION for such gross disrespect shown to our party.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • Xhaka – Arsenal Were Scared Against Watford.

    Xhaka – Arsenal Were Scared Against Watford.

    Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka conceded he and his team-mates were ‘scared’ in the second half of their Premier League clash with Watford on Sunday, allowing the Hornets to battle back for a 2-2 draw.

    The Gunners took a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the second a superb team goal, with the Gabon international capping off a 20-pass move.

    Two defensive errors in the second period led to Watford pulling level and eventually gaining a share of the spoils.

    Xhaka was honest about his team’s performance after the match, saying the Gunners were disappointed and had been punished for being ‘scared’.

    “We are very disappointed, we had a good first half and then we came out and played so bad in the second half,” he said to BBC Sport. “We paid for that.

    “We knew they had nothing to lose and they would come for us but we didn’t show our game, we were too scared, nobody wanted the ball.

  • RB Leipzig Holds Bayern to Frustrating Draw

    RB Leipzig Holds Bayern to Frustrating Draw

    Robert Lewandowski’s 199th goal for Bayern Munich was not enough to claim the points as RB Leipzig fought back through Emil Forsberg’s penalty to draw 1-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

    In their first meeting with Leipzig since a 3-0 DFB-Pokal final win in May, Lewandowski edged closer to a double century of Bayern goals to put Niko Kovac’s side ahead.

    But, after Bayern had a penalty overturned by VAR, Forsberg leveled matters from 12 yards on the stroke of half-time.

    A rejuvenated Leipzig found Manuel Neuer in top form after the restart, though Bayern would have snatched it had Peter Gulacsi not managed to tip Kingsley Coman’s deflected effort onto the woodwork as Leipzig held firm to move back into the top spot after being briefly replaced by Borussia Dortmund.

    Filled by Theresah Mensah.