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Twitter is considering adding a paid membership option for businesses and power users. The micro-blogging service, which has struggled to grow its user base in recent years, is carrying out surveys to “assess interest” in the idea. Paying members would get access to an enhanced version of Tweetdeck, Twitter’s souped-up interface that offers more functionality than Twitter.com. The company has not made any indication it is considering charging regular users of the service. But a premium membership scheme could offer Twitter a new revenue stream at a time when users are increasingly turning to other networks such as Snapchat. Twitter’s…

Experts believe that your underwear preferences could be affecting your health. Octavia Cannon, a board-certified OBGYN, told Seventeen why women might be putting their health at risk with their underwear choices. Instead of giving women a long lecture, however, Cannon kept it brief by outlining these six simple rules for picking out underwear. 1. Avoid thongs Even though saucy lingerie can help turn up the heat in the bedroom, wearing a thong could be detrimental to your health. Cannon explained the stringed undies can cause bacteria, including E. Coli, to spread from the anus to the vagina. She revealed: “Think about where…

As part of its 5th year anniversary, Liquid Sports Ghana has announced the second edition of the annual Ghana athletics award dubbed ‘Liquid Sports Ghana Athlete of the Year’ to honour and give recognition to deserving Ghanaian athletes. Four categories of awards including best national male and female athletes, and best locally based female and male athletes will be given during this year’s event. The award is aimed at throwing the spot light on both male and female national athletes who excel in representing the country both locally and internationally to inspire the younger generation. Ghana athletics has enjoyed one…

Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region have called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to appoint the Bongo Constituency chairman of the party as District Chief Executive. They claim the appointment of the constituency chairman as DCE could create cracks and breed unproductivity in the District. At a press conference in Gowrie on Wednesday, the NPP supporters cited Peter Awinbisa as cause of the party’s defeat December 7 elections in the constituency. They said Mr Awinbisa’s bad leadership as the chairman of the party in Bongo was the reason…

The Black Stars have lined up an international friendly against Mexico to be played on June 28 at Houston’s NRG Stadium in Texas, USA. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), Soccer United Marketing (SUM), Lone Star Sports & Entertainment and the Houston Dynamo today announced that Mexico will play Ghana on Wednesday, June 28 (7:30 p.m. CT), at Houston’s NRG Stadium, presented by AT&T. The game takes place just days prior to Mexico’s participation in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the official national team competition in the region. Tickets to the Houston match will go on sale to the general…

Some residents of Kaase in the Kumasi metropolis got trapped in their homes Thursday morning as a result of flooding from a downpour. The rains submerged about five houses in the area, making it difficult for residents to move from their homes. The residents claim the activity of a private developer, who has reclaimed lands around the Subin River, is the cause of the flood. The affected residents say they have been living in the area for decades but never experienced any flooding until recently. They started battling with floods last year when the private developer started the construction of…

A nephew of Kwasi Kyei Darkwah’s has descended heavily on Kofi Okyere Darko, calling him an ingrate. In a statement on Thursday, March 23, Nana Yaw Acheampong said the recent pronouncement by KOD, whom he refers to as Richard Aidoo, is an avenue to seek attention and applause since KKD “is getting on with his life and work”. KOD had told Nii Kpakpo Thompson on Tonight that he never begged KKD not to mention his name in a 2014 rape case contrary an earlier assertion by KKD. But KKD’s nephew said KOD lied. “KOD must acknowledge the truth; that he…

Ghana’s leader Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined other world leaders to condemn Wednesday’s terror attack at Westminster in Central London, UK. The attack left three persons including a policeman dead with several others injured. The gunman was shot dead by police. In a tweet on Thursday to condemn the attacks, President Akufo-Addo expressed sympathies for the bereaved families and the injured. I join the rest of the world in condemning the London terror attack, and sympathize with the families of the dead and wounded. (1/2) — Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) March 23, 2017 He added: “This attack is a stark…

A young girl of three years got all gathered at St Peter’s Square marveled after removing Pope Francis’ skullcap. The Pope was blessing children, then. Estella, as the girl’s name was given, was lifted by a Vatican aide to meet the Pope on Wednesday. Watch the video below: Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh