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General Secretary of the Concern Maize Farmers Association Hassan Suleman has predicted that Ghana may experience serious famine akin to what hit the country in 1983 if measures are not put in place to control the army worm infestation, which has engulfed some farming communities across the country.    According to Hassan Suleman, maize is a major component of diet for many people in Ghana and that people are going to suffer if the pest is not controlled. Fall armyworm has invaded most of the farming communities across the country, destroying food crops worth millions of Cedis. Following this, government…

The Country Manager for Google Ghana, Ms Estelle Akofio-Sowah, has charged businesses to constantly make use of social media platforms to tell their stories instead of allowing others to use it to tarnish their image. According to her, most Ghanaian businesses are not taking due advantage of social media to market their brands instead they sit unconcerned while other competitors or miscreants make good use of it to fabricate and publish negative stories about them that are indeed injurious to their survival. Speaking at a panel discussion on the topic ‘Corporate Organizations and Social Media in Ghana’ at the just…

Ghana’s prospective world boxing Champion, Isaac Dogbe, is scheduled to fight a WBO super bantamweight world title eliminator bout against Javier Nicolas Chacon on Saturday, July 22 at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. Isaac Dogbe represented Ghana at the London 2012 Olympics but unfortunately was eliminated in the first round of the competition. The 22-year-old has incredible record after he began his professional boxing career. He has 16 fights to his credit and has not recorded any loss; he has 4 knockouts and 10 wins. Dogbe’s opponent Javier Nicolas Chacon, an Argentine, 36, has a total of 29 fights, recorded 25 wins,…

The Metropolitan Chief Executive of Cape Coast, Ernest Arthur, has paid a courtesy call on Richard Thomas, the Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York, United States of America. In what was to be a private visit, Mr Arthur ceased the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and investment opportunities with the Mayor of Mount Vernon. The MCE revealed that his visit discussed investment opportunities in Cape Coast and how investors in America, especially Mount Vernon, can take advantage of. “I decided to speak to Thomas on investments and cooperation because our cities share commonalities. That is, our rich history. Thus, the…

A former Deputy Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the notion by Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Mafo that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government introduced the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) capitation grant in the Ashanti Region to jeopardize the health status of the people living there as inciting and unacceptable. “It does not make sense to me one bit. Obviously, he will not be able to provide any logical reason for that comment,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu reacted on TV3’s New Day hosted by Bright Nana Amfoh on Monday. The Senior Minister during the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party…

R Kelly has been accused of holding young women against their will in an abusive “cult”, with several sets of parents coming forward to speak about the shocking claims. Three former members of the R&B singer’s entourage have also come forward and confirmed the parents’ claims of his controlling behaviour. Speaking to Buzzfeed, one was quoted as saying: “[Kelly] is a master at mind control… He is a puppet master.” According to the parents and former crew members, Kelly – who is currently on a tour of the US – keeps the young women at his rented homes in Atlanta…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that no body should call him Matthew again. Obasanjo made this known at an event to mark his 80th birthday celebration by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Abuja on Saturday, said he removed the name because the Biblical character, Mathew, whom he was named after, was a tax collector. “When I was born, my mother and father decided to name me Matthew. I grew up being called and addressed Matthew. What is the meaning of Matthew in the Bible? He was a tax collector,” he said. “So, when I grew up, I…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that no body should call him Matthew again. Obasanjo made this known at an event to mark his 80th birthday celebration by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Abuja on Saturday, said he removed the name because the Biblical character, Mathew, whom he was named after, was a tax collector. “When I was born, my mother and father decided to name me Matthew. I grew up being called and addressed Matthew. What is the meaning of Matthew in the Bible? He was a tax collector,” he said. “So, when I grew up, I…

Members of the Bawku Municipal Assembly in the Upper East Region have confirmed Hajia Hawa Ninchemah as the Chief Executive for the assembly. Hajia Ninchemah who was rejected by the assembly at the first attempt, polled 23 out of 28 votes last Friday, representing 82 per cent. She becomes the first female chief executive of the Bawku Municipal Assembly. She thanked President Akufo-Addo for the confidence reposed in her, and has promised to work with the assembly members for the development of the municipality. Hajia Ninchemah said he would run an all-inclusive and transparent administration devoid of any victimisation. “I…

Italian-born striker of Ghanaian descent Caleb Ansah Ekuban says he will represent Ghana national team and not Italy. The 23-year-old signed a three-year deal with Championship side Leeds United from Serie A outfit Chievo Verona last week. Ekuban, who was born to Ghanaian parents, says his grandfather advised him to pick the Black Stars over Gli Azzurri. “When it comes to nationality [and national team], my grandfather told me that if I go and play for the Italian national team, I cannot come back to the house,” Ekuban told his club’s website. “So you know what the answer is. I…