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Women and men are equally aroused when presented with sexual images, a new study has found. It is widely viewed that men are more likely than women to become aroused by pornographic images. However, according to research conducted by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany, a person’s sex makes little difference to their response to sexual visual stimuli. For the study, which was published in the scientific journal PNAS on Monday, the researchers assessed data from 61 neuroimaging studies, a procedure which measures brain activity. The team analysed the brain images of 1,850 people who had been…

Police investigating rape allegations against Brazilian football player Neymar say they have closed the case. The São Paulo attorney general’s office said the case was suspended due to a lack of evidence, but will be sent to prosecutors for a final decision. The investigation was opened after Brazilian model Najila Trindade alleged the footballer attacked her in a hotel in Paris, France, in May. Neymar has denied the accusations, saying he is being extorted. A spokesman for Neymar told AFP that he was not able to comment on the police decision. The case has gripped Brazil, where it has dominated…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s refusal to play against the K League All Stars in Seoul last Friday will cost his club Juventus US$675,000 of their almost US$3 million match fee, according to reports. South Korean media outlet MBC has said this will be the sum docked from the Italian champions after their star player apparently refused to play in the friendly. Further reports suggested that Ronaldo’s failure to feature in the game, as had been stipulated in the contract, was one of several missteps made by the Italian giants in their few hours in the country during a whistle-stop Asia tour visit.…

The Coalition of Vehicle Owners have commended government for scrapping the Luxury Vehicle Tax. The tax which was introduced barely a year ago, affects luxury cars with an engine capacity of 3.0 litres and above and the owners are made to pay tax ranging between GHȻ1000 and GHȻ2000. Presenting the mid-year budget review to parliament on Monday, July 29, Mr Ofori Atta announced the withdrawal of the tax that has met strong opposition from vehicle owners and the general public. Reacting to the removal of the luxury tax, spokesperson for the Coalition of Vehicle Owners Duncan Amaoh in an interview…

The Coalition of Vehicle Owners have commended government for scrapping the Luxury Vehicle Tax. The tax which was introduced barely a year ago, affects luxury cars with an engine capacity of 3.0 litres and above and the owners are made to pay tax ranging between GHȻ1000 and GHȻ2000. Presenting the mid-year budget review to parliament on Monday, July 29, Mr Ofori Atta announced the withdrawal of the tax that has met strong opposition from vehicle owners and the general public. Reacting to the removal of the luxury tax, spokesperson for the Coalition of Vehicle Owners Duncan Amaoh in an interview…

President Nana Akufo-Addo is reported to have constantly reminded his appointees, especially the cabinet ministers that all is not well with the country yet and urged them to work for the betterment of the ordinary Ghanaian. Finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, disclosed this at the Mid-Year Budget Review presentation in Parliament that the president acknowledges that “many Ghanaians are still suffering” despite what the government has done so far. Mr. Ofori-Atta on Monday, July 29, appeared before parliament seeking approval to spend more  money than was approved in the 2019 budget in November 2018. He is requesting to spend an extra…

Consumers of petroleum products in the country will in the coming days pay more at the pumps as government announces increment in the energy sector levy to raise more revenue to pay off Ghana’s legacy debt. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta who made the announcement Monday while presenting the 2019 mid-year budget review to parliament indicated the increment formed part of measures being put in place by government to solve the country’s energy challenges. “Government proposes to increase the Energy Sector Levies by 20 pesewas per litre for petrol and diesel and 8 pesewas per kg of LPG, so as to…

Consumers of petroleum products in the country will in the coming days pay more at the pumps as government announces increment in the energy sector levy to raise more revenue to pay off Ghana’s legacy debt. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta who made the announcement Monday while presenting the 2019 mid-year budget review to parliament indicated the increment formed part of measures being put in place by government to solve the country’s energy challenges. “Government proposes to increase the Energy Sector Levies by 20 pesewas per litre for petrol and diesel and 8 pesewas per kg of LPG, so as to…

Amaris Terminal has been adjudged the Promising Terminal of the Year at this year’s Ghana Shippers Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Managing Director of the company Alex Atakorah also emerged as the Discovery of the Year at the awards ceremony which is the third in series and organised by the Ghana Shippers Authority and Globe Productions. Mr. Atakorah said the award is a demonstration of how great teamwork produces results. “As an innovative company, the objective is to become a one-stop shop for the industry, while intensifying efforts to improve customer interaction to achieve client satisfaction” he noted.…