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Open defecation: Tourists vow never to swim in Ghana’s ocean

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Ghana will have to intensify the fight against open defecation or risks losing tourists which may eventually lead to the collapse of the tourism industry in the country. This is because, tourists visiting the country are gradually getting fed up with the insanitary state of most of the tourist sites, particularly the beaches. In a report by JoyNews’ Joojo Cobbinah, tourists who visit the historical Cape Coast Castle in the Central Region have vowed never to go bathing in Ghana’s ocean due to the indiscriminate practice of open defecation along the shores of the beaches. Residents around the Cape Coast Castle, including fishermen who incidentally seek their livelihood from the same spot have turned the seaside behind the castle into an open defecation ground. They ease themselves in the water and use same water to wash their anus even in the presence of tourists. This act, according to the tourists is unacceptable and must be discouraged. They advise government to adopt a more prag

Rashida Black Beauty confirms she’s 7 months pregnant; appeals for support

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Brong Ahafo based controversial teenager, Rashida Black Beauty has confirmed reports suggesting she is heavily pregnant. 18-year-old Rashida who rose to stardom after her “Malafaka” breakup videos went viral on social media disclosed that her embattled boyfriend, Kushman is the man responsible for her seven-month-old pregnancy. Speaking in an interview with Bible scholar Avram Ben Moshe, Rashida explained that circumstances beyond her control led her into the situation she currently finds herself. During the interaction, it was revealed that she is “broke” to the point that she does not even have a mobile phone.  Rashida Black Beauty who featured in "Noko Fio" comedy drama with stars like Nana Ama McBrown, Kalybos, Benedicta Gafah, Yaw Dabo, Jackson Davies and Salma Mumin and Umar Krupp alleged that she was only exploited and earned nothing from the movie. “I didn’t just decide to get pregnant. It was the situation I was in. I wanted to even abort the pregnancy but my m

How Archbishop Palmer-Buckle celebrated his ‘25th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary’

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The Metropolitan Archbishop the Catholic church in Accra, Most Reverend Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, marked his 25th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary with a thanksgiving mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Catholic faithful, Priests, colleague Bishops and well-wishers from far and near joined Most Rev Palmer-Buckle to glorify God for His mercies. Prayers were said, songs of praises were sang and there was a lot of jubilation when the Bishop cut the anniversary cake.

More than 50 children in Lawui drop out of basic school every year; residents beg for school facilities

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Every year, at least 50 pupils at the Lawui D/A Primary School in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region, are unable to further their education to Junior High School after completing Primary six. The reason being that the community has no JHS facility as the Lawui D/A Primary School which is the only school that provides basic education to children from nine other surrounding villages cannot accommodate more pupils. Apart from lacking JHS blocks, pupils are forced to learn under sheds roofed with straws because the two 3-unit classroom blocks are not enough to accommodate the over 350 kindergarten and primary school pupils. The headteacher and staff of the school have no office. They sit under a tree, a situation which is reportedly making teaching and learning difficult.                         Teachers sit under this tree Mr. Peter Senu, Headmaster of the school, laments how most of the students drop out of school due to the lack of JHS facility in t

My wife was only 16 years when I met her – Maurice Ampaw

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Behind every love relationship, there is either a beautiful or sad story, and meeting one’s life partner depends mostly on the places the individual frequently visits.  While some meet their lovers at the church, others find theirs at the club, school, weddings and other ceremonies, workplaces and in several mysterious ways. Private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw also has an interesting story to tell about how and when he fell in love with his companion and the mother of his children. He is one of those men who fell in love at first sight and was slept off his feet by the magic and beauty of the lady. In an interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa popularly known as KSM on the “BO ME NKOMO” show, Maurice Ampaw said he met his wife while on his way to school. He said the then 16-year-old girl was on her way to purchase local red oil popularly known as Zomi for her mother. “I identified her when she was 16 and I was 21. I was passing by to Aburi Secondary School

Maurice Ampaw reveals how much prostitutes charge for sex

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Private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has disclosed the amount commercial sex workers charge for their services. According to the “Celebrity Lawyer”, the amount charged by prostitutes depends on the type of sex and how long the man wants to last during the intercourse. He said, some of the prostitutes take GHC50 which is the cheapest amount, for sex that does not involve kissing, touching and fondling.  “I have done research on that and I know that some of the prostitutes take GHC50 for short time; even that one there’s no kissing and touching involved and it lasts for at most two minutes,” he said. Mr. Ampaw explained that, for a man to have a full night with a prostitute and be able to satisfy his libido, he is required to pay not less than GHC150.  “We also have full night. That one you can play all the sexual games with the lady. They charge from at least GHC150 and GHC200, and even some charge in dollars,” he revealed. Lawyer Maurice Ampaw was speaking on “BO ME NKOMO” wi

I was poisoned by my own friend - Guru

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Hiplife artiste Nana Yaw Adjei Yeboah Maradona popularly known as Guru has revealed how a trusted friend stabbed him in the back by trying to kill him He said, he was nearly killed after he unknowingly consumed poison given to him by a close friend. He told Deloris Frimpong Manso on the Delay Show that he did not realise he had ingested poison until he started feeling uncomfortable whenever he had to perform on stage.  According to the Samba and Lapaz Toyota hit maker, the incident affected his voice as he had lumps in his throat and had difficulties in singing and talking. He said, “I only realised I was poisoned when I was going on stage and saw changes in my voice and funny feelings within my stomach. I did all the check-ups in the world and doctors were even amazed because they couldn’t find anything in my throat. I had difficulties in talking. I get choked when I try talking.” He explained that, had it not been for the intervention of a pastor and his family, the worst could hav