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7 Green Flags To Look Out For When Dating Someone New

There's lots out there on the red flags to look out for when dating someone new. We've written about them. There are Reddit threads dedicated to them. There are even TED talks on the subject. But what about all the ways you know someone's the real deal? When all signs point to 'go'? There's not as much information out there on that, and if there is, it's more like 'they haven't just slept with your best friend' or 'you justknow'.

Well, in case you're prone to chronic indecision, we spotted this fantasticReddit thread on the early date signs that the person is worth keeping around for a while. These are the green flags that proved to lead to happy and healthy relationships, ranked from the most upvoted to the least.

Koffi Olomide case: Kenya deports singer over airport 'kick'

The Kenyan authorities have deported one of Africa's biggest musicians, Koffi Olomide, after he was filmed apparently kicking a woman.

Footage of the incident at Nairobi's international airport was posted online and sparked outrage on social media.

Olomide, from Democratic Republic of Congo, denied assaulting anyone but was arrested hours after arriving in Kenya for a concert.

He was deported to the DRC capital, Kinshasa, with three of his dancers.

Olomide, 60, was accused of kicking one of the women dancers but, speaking to the BBC, he denied kicking anyone and said he had tried to "stop" a "girl who wanted to fight the dancers I came with".

The video shown on Kenya's KTN News shows police intervening to stop the apparent attack on the woman, identified by Kenyan media as one of his dancers.

A Kenyan minister, Youth and Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki, said the singer should be deported and his visa permanently revoked.

Gov’t approves recruitment of over 1,000 lecturers into varsities

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday said government has given approval for the recruitment of 1,018 new lecturers in all public universities. He said approval of the list presented by the institutions was to boost the faculties of the country’s universities. President Mahama said this at the maiden graduation ceremony of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho on Saturday.

A total of 166 students from the School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Public Health graduated, were awarded bachelor degrees. At the maiden Professor John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Lectures by UHAS recently, Professor Samuel Kofi Sefa-Dedeh, Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, called for an end to “academic galamsey”-a situation where lecturers are engaged with more than one tertiary institution on part-time basis, and underscored the need for recruitment of lecturers. 

Five-year-old girl defiled by cousin dies

The five-year-old girl who was defiled by her teenage cousin has passed on at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region capital.

She was pronounced dead at about 8p.m. Saturday and her body has been deposited at the hospital's morgue.

Afia’s health started deteriorating after her ordeal in June this year.

She was diagnosed with Cystitis, an infection of the bladder, which makes it difficult for her to walk or pass waste.

Her 19-year-old cousin, Kofi Dapaah reportedly had sex with her countless times in the absence of her parents. He is currently serving a 24-year jail term.

Afia was expected to undergo another surgery following a first one in June to remove a tumor in her private part that hindered her ability to pass urine or waste.

Until her demise, she was undergoing chemotherapy but her abdomen kept swelling.
She is expected to buried after her body has been released to the family.

Source:Ghanaweb

Mahama lies on student mattress at Fumbisi SHS

President John Dramani Mahama did the unexpected during his recent tour of the Upper East region when he on his own accord lay on a student mattress inside a new boys’ hostel. And the authorities of the Fumbisi Senior High Agric School in the Builsa South District, where Starr News captured the surprise, are considering making more than just a memorial out of what the president did.

The hostel was among a number of projects the president commissioned and inspected during a two-day tour that also saw him cut the sod for work to begin on the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulmakom Road and the Tamne Irrigation Dam in the Garu-Tempane District among others.
he president, moments after he had commissioned the hostel block, took a walk into one of the rooms which were already stuffed with bunk beds, accompanied by traditional chiefs and government officials. And in what is perhaps the first time in recorded history that a Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces has laid on a student mattress, the president sat on the edge of a metal bedstead for about 10 seconds and, then, curled up into a foetus position on a cushion with neither a pillow nor a bedspread.

Signs Your Girlfriend Is Losing Interest

There’s no greater experience than being in love. You’re excited to be around a person who gives you feelings you can’t put into words. Everything else in your life could be going wrong, but when you’re with them, all those problems seem to melt away. You are there, in the moment, living what feels like another existence.

In any relationship, there comes a wall. At some point, the feeling of the honeymoon phase fades away, and the real work in your relationship begins. You still have those feelings, but they don’t seem as strong. The passion is there, but it flickers a bit.

Left unchecked, you and/or your partner can begin to lose interest in the relationship. It doesn’t take much before you’re wondering if the passion you once had even existed at all. Here are six warning signs your partner is losing interest – and what, if anything, you can do to win them back.

The Bitter Truth About The Sark/Fest Battle!

Sarkodie and Manifest

I don’t usually speak my mind on show biz because I have a feeling most controversies are calculated to bring someone down and pave way for another. The fact that it mostly touches on the superficial aspect of our lives makes it unattractive to me. The key word here is ‘me’.

Like many people however, I have been overcome by the temptation to speak my mind on what has become known as the Sark-Fest Battle. I won’t pretend to be objective here; I am a fun of Sarkodie who has admiration for Manifest.

In view of this, as much as I try to be objective, my bias will be exposed. I learnt from journalism that: objectivity, subjectively appraised is by itself not reliable’ because no one is free from bias by nature. I won’t pretend I am either.

In Ghana, it is okay to be average and better to remain average. The more successful a person becomes the more hatred he draws. It is more acceptable for a poor man to brag than for a rich man to talk about his wealth. It is okay for Manifest to make claims of being number one than for Sarkodie to say he is the boss.

This is why those who hate Sark really hate him. He is a victim of his own success and given the fact that there is no one to rub shoulders with him at the moment, the new approach is to bring him down so that another overtakes him.

You’ll win election 2016 – Tuobodomhene to Akufo-Addo

Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II, Tuobodomhene and Akyempemhene of the Techiman Traditional Council, has assured the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of the unflinching support of the people of Tuobodom in the run-up to this year’s elections.

The Tuobodomhene, who was confident of an Akufo-Addo victory in the elections, explained that his belief is premised on the fact that “in this world, it is only those who embark on good missions who are encouraged and supported.”

Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II made this known on Sunday, July 10, 2016, when Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on him at his palace, at the commencement of day 3 of his tour of the Brong Ahafo Region.

I will revive collapsing NHIS – Akuffo-Addo

The Flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given assurances that he will revive what he said is the collapsing National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

“I am coming to revive the National Health Insurance Scheme, which ensured that the poor in society gained access to healthcare without the financial burden which used to be associated with healthcare delivery (under the cash and carry regime),” he said.

Nigeria inspires the rest of Africa to demand democratic change - Rawlings

Anti-Corruption: Nigeria Can Involve The People, Provoke Moral Outrage

His Excellency, former President of Ghana, Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings, was twice head of state of Ghana. In this no-holds-barred interview with EMEKA ANUFORO, he speaks on a range of issues, including Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari, corruption in Africa, his country, Ghana, and the way forward for African countries.

On things that destroy the moral fabric of societies
In the first place, I think that things have gone astray since the collapse of the bipolar world. I keep talking about Pope John Paul II castigating the dominant Western economic philosophy when he called it the savagery of capitalism.

The Game & Snoop Dogg Lead Peaceful Rally To Meet With LAPD Officers

OS ANGELES, CA – The Game and Snoop Dogg put their words into action today as both West Coast legends led a peaceful rally called H.U.N.T., an acronym for “Hate Us Not Today.” They led a group of men through the streets of Los Angeles to the police station where they spoke with LAPD officers.

“Live and direct,” the Doggfather said in an Instagram video. “Finna get some dialogue with the LAPD, the new recruits, the graduating class of 2016. This is how you make moves, man. You make it happen. You get some dialogue, some understanding with the new recruits before they hit the streets so that way they know that we, just like them, we trying to live and go home and get some understanding, so we advise you all to do the same. Follow protocol.”

Dallas shooting suspect Micah Johnson 'acted alone'

Micah Johnson, the man accused of killing five police officers in a gun attack during a protest rally in Dallas, acted alone, officials believe.

"We believe now the city is safe," Mayor Mike Rawlings said.

Bomb-making material, rifles and a combat journal were found at the home of Johnson, who was himself killed.

The Dallas protest was against the killing of black men by police, and similar rallies drew thousands across many US cities on Friday.

The demonstrations followed the police killings of Philando Castile in Minnesota and Alton Sterling in Louisiana.

M.anifest misunderstood Sarkodie’s ‘Bossy’ song – Hammer

Record producer and boss of The Last Two Music Group, Da’ Hammer has described the ongoing lyrical battle between Sarkodie and M.anifest as a “classic misunderstanding”.

Sarkodie on Sunday released ‘Kanta’ as a reply to M.anifest’s ‘god MC’ which some believe was directed at the former following his release of ‘Bossy’ track.

The issue has dominated the media landscape as it is being discussed on even socio-political talk shows.

Touching on it on Pluzz FM’s AM Pluzz, Friday, Hammer said the beef was not provoked. According to him, M.anifest misunderstood Sarkodie’s recognition of him on the song to be a jab.

Facebook tests 'secret message' service

Private messages that can disappear are being trialled by Facebook as it experiments with a new option for those using its Messenger app.

They become hidden after a certain period of time chosen by the author, the firm said.

It is part of a new "secret message" service having a limited trial, Facebook announced.

Senders must choose one device to use it on, as messages sent this way are stored on the device itself.

Those flagged to "disappear" will be deleted from the device as well.

"Starting a secret conversation with someone is optional," it said.

"Secret conversations can only be read on one device and we recognise that experience may not be right for everyone."

Bomb material found at suspect's home - Dallas shooting

Bomb-making material, rifles, ammunition and a combat journal have been found at the home of the suspect in the Dallas shooting, officials say.

Five police officers were killed and seven wounded in a hail of gunfire during a protest on Thursday against the shooting of black men by police.

The suspect, 25-year-old Micah Johnson, died after a long stand-off with police in central Dallas.

Mayor Mike Rawlings said officials believed he was "the lone shooter".

"We believe now the city is safe," the city mayor said at a news conference on Friday.

The protest in Dallas took place after this week's deaths of Philando Castile in Minnesota and Alton Sterling in Louisiana.

France advanced to the Euro 2016 final

Hosts France advanced to the Euro 2016 final with their first victory over Germany in a major tournament since 1958 on a night of high emotion in Marseille.

Antoine Griezmann, the tournament's top scorer, made the decisive contributions in each half to set up a final against Portugal at the Stade de France on Sunday.

Griezmann scored from the penalty spot right on half-time when Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger was penalised for handball by Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli in an aerial challenge with Patrice Evra.

Snapchat sued over 'explicit' posts in Discover tab

Once upon a time, Snapchat was a simple app. You took a picture, you sent it to a friend, and it disappeared shortly after.

Nowadays, it's a messaging app, a video sharing app and a news app. A face-swapping, dog-masking revolution in online communications.

But is it indecent? And are children being put at risk?

That's what's at the centre of an intriguing lawsuit made public on Thursday.

It focuses on the Discover function of Snapchat, a section in which publishers are falling over themselves to be seen.

Four police officers dead in sniper shooting-Dallas protest

Four Dallas police officers have been shot dead by sniper fire during protests against the shooting of black men by police, the authorities say.

One suspect is in custody after a shootout with police, while a person of interest turned himself in, Dallas police tweeted.

Gunfire broke out as demonstrators marched through the city.

The protests were sparked by the deaths of Philando Castile in Minnesota and Alton Sterling in Louisiana.

Retaining Prez Mahama an endorsement of corruption and incompetence

Presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has urged Ghanaians not to allow the Mahama led National Democratic Congress (NDC), to deceive them in retaining in power.

The presidential hopeful who is making a third attempt at the presidency said, he somethings finds it extremely outrageous when President Mahama goes round asking Ghanaians to re-elect him into office.

Addressing a mammoth rally in Dome Kwabenya to officially launch the campaign of incumbent NPP MP, Hon. lawyer Adjoa Sarfo, the former attorney general asked, ''why do we have to retain President Mahama; do we retain you to continue your thievery, corruption, incompetence, and mismanagement?

Former Prez Kufuor receives Leadership and Governance award

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has received a laureate award for Leadership and Governance, Thursday.

The ceremony which was organised by the Energy Net UK and the Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) saw the former Ghanaian leader walk home with the prestigious award at the maiden edition of Impact Africa Summit Ghana.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Kufuor explained the central role of every leader will be to ensure the safety of the world.

According to him, “Humanity is central and that everything else is there as the French man will say liaison for humanity.”

Man has been put in-charge of the planet for a purpose and not for destructive purposes, he said.

MANASSEH’S FOLDER: Where Sarkodie’s critics got it wrong

Like Julius Caesar, Sarkodie’s critics have come to bury him. They are not here to praise him. And they don’t seem to tolerate anyone who attempts to do so.

I’m not here to defend Sarkodie in the ensuing feud. Nope! Does he have a bad case? Yep! I can’t right his wrongs. I may not even be qualified enough to partake in this debate because my knowledge in music is as limited as the knowledge of average Americans of the world outside their borders. And this is not borborbor. All that I remember from my music class are treble clef and bass clefs. These are the only terms I still recall from MrAdorsu Mathias’ Music and Dance class back at Henkel Memorial Junior Secondary School in Kete-Krachi. But good music is like a beautiful woman. No one has a monopoly over the definition of beauty, but when you see one, you recognize it.

Montie FM Sued Over Judges Death Threats

A Ghanaian citizen, Richard Asante Yeboah has sued Accra based Montie FM for contempt of the Supreme Court over alleged death threats against Ghana’s judges.

Two panelists of Montie FM, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako Gunn allegedly threatened to unleash mayhem on Supreme Court and High Courts judges if they make any judgment against the Electoral Commission.

Mr Yeboah in his suit, argued that “the two knew the contemptuous nature of their statements when they stated that the court can jail them and that they were ready to go to jail.”

He is therefore praying the court to “commit the two for contempt of court.”

What Sexual Consent Really Means - Five Things Every Guy Should Know

Sparks were flying at the party. The conversation flowed. There was definite flirting. You shared a couple of drinks, and then a couple more. A little kissing and grinding on the dance floor. You’re into this woman. And you think she’s into you too.

Fast-forward a few hours, after she accepted your invitation to finish the evening with a nightcap at your place. But the heat you felt when you first started to make out has slowed down. You’re on your bed, half-naked. You’re buzzed. You’re turned on. You really, really want to have sex.

But there’s a nagging voice in your head holding you back. Is she not into you? Is she just quiet in bed? Is she drunk? Is she sleepy?

Your next move defines who you are as a man — and possibly your future. Do you have consent?

Israel angered by Facebook hatred rules

Government ministers in Israel have accused Facebook of failing to tackle "inciteful" posts against the country on the social network.

Public security minister Gilad Erdan said Facebook had set "a very high bar for removing inciteful content".

Justice minister Ayelet Shaked wants social media companies to pre-emptively remove content which Israel considers to be a security threat.

Facebook said it worked closely with Israel to tackle threatening content.

Mrs Shaked has complained that threatening content must be manually reported by the website's users before any action can be taken.

M.anifest must be careful with Sarkodie beef - Okraku Mantey

It seems the beef between Sarkodie and M.anifest won't end anytime soon. Social media is awash with fans from both artistes defending their favorite. 

The Head of Programmes at Hitz FM, Mark Okraku Mantey, a music notable, is advising M.anifest to pull the plug and "mind his language."

Mark Mantey said, "sometimes somebody talks to you very dirty and you want to reply dirtier. The more you get dirtier, because of your brand position, the more your brand is affected."

Okoro Wins Best Actress In Comedy

Yvonne Okoro

Actress Yvonne Okoro won best actress in comedy with her performance in Ghana Must Go at the second edition of the Golden Movie Awards held in Accra on Saturday night.

Veteran actors Kofi Adjorlolo and Doris Sackitey also took home best actor and best supporting actress in comedy awards for their respective roles in Ghana Must Go, which was also adjudged 2016 best comedy at the awards ceremony.

Microsoft reveals update to Windows 10

It's almost a year since Microsoft launched Windows 10 - which means two things.

Firstly, there's an Anniversary Update on the way. With that, some enhancements to Cortana and the web browser, Edge - as well as an attempt to reinvent the stylus.

Secondly, there's only one month left before the Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends. After that date, it will cost $119 (£89).

In a phone call with the BBC, head of Windows Yusuf Mehdi said more than 350 million devices were now being powered by Windows 10.

It has undoubtedly been a strong first year. Aside from the backlash from some users who felt Windows 10 was being forced upon them, the operating system is generally regarded as a welcome return to form for the company that still powers the vast majority of the world's desktop and laptop computers.

Facebook gives friends higher priority in News Feeds

Facebook is to give posts by users' friends and family greater prominence in their News Feeds.

The social network said its members had expressed concerns that they were missing "important updates" from the people they cared about.

The move reverses a trend towards giving more space to content posted by the news media and brands.

One expert said it highlighted that newspapers and broadcasters' interests did not always match those of the firm.

Facebook said that in several surveys it had carried out, users had told it they wanted to see more "friend content", and it was altering its algorithms to accommodate this.

Desist condemning SC over its ruling- NDC cautions members

The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned its members to, with immediate effect; desist from criticising decisions of the Supreme Court in the ongoing legal battle over the electoral roll.

National Organiser of NDC, Kofi Adams, said the party believes in building state institutions and does not see unfair and unnecessary criticisms as means of achieving that.

“We have indicated that we believe in building state institutions and whiles it is fair and right to criticise them when they go wrong such criticisms must not be done to impugn the integrity of the institution,” he said.

This Simple But Effective Trick Will Help You Get Over A Broken Heart

It's happened. Britain has voted to leave behind the great big family it joined four decades ago – a family that has been responsible for ensuring peace and teamwork throughout Europe for 40+ years – and step into the unknown. And just like making the decision to leave a mostly great but, sure, slightly strained relationship (few are perfect), there's going to be a cooling off period. You know, where you kind of wish you could call your ex up after a few drinks and say you've made a mistake; that maybe you f*cked up and that you regret letting something great go that'll never be the same again. 

Ghana Premier League REVIEW

13 goals

7 home wins

1 draw

3 away goals

Lionel Messi retires from international football

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international duty after missing in a penalty shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years.

"It's not meant for me. For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," the 29-year-old said after defeat by Chile at the Copa America.

With Barcelona, Messi has won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.

Brexit: France and Germany 'in agreement' over UK's EU exit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have said they are in "full agreement" on how to handle the fallout from the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

Mr Hollande warned that "separated, we run the risk of divisions, dissension and quarrels".

The two will hold talks later in Berlin amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the wake of so-called "Brexit".

The pound fell further in early trading in Asia on Monday as markets reacted.

UK Chancellor George Osborne will issue a statement before the start of trading in the UK in a bid to calm markets.

Prison officer commits suicide

A 33-year-old Prison officer has committed suicide at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Tano North District of the Brong-Ahafo Region.

The deceased whose name was only given as Budu is said to have hanged himself in his room.

Adom News’ Brong Ahafo Regional correspondent, Augustine Kwadwo Mframa reported that residents expressed shock at his sudden demise.

They indicated that aside being a prison officer, Budu also owns a printing press and two shops thus his conduct cannot be blamed on monetary issue.

Kwadwo Mframa added that the deceased was along in the house since his wife recently travelled to Accra to welcome her brother who had come from abroad.
Meanwhile, police in Tano North has begun an investigation into the bizarre incident.

District Commander, DSP Awuah Baffuor told Adom News the cause of his conduct is still unknown but the body has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy.

Source:Ghanaweb

Bagbin's 24-year reign as MP lacked stewardship - NPP Candidate

The Newly elected Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Nadowli Kaleo says Alban Bagbin's 24-year reign in the constituency has lacked stewardship.

Elvis Banoemuleng Botah while addressing some delegates of the NPP in the constituency said the reign of the Majority Leader of Parliament has worsened the plight of constituents.

"The people are only going through massive suffering. Today we cannot talk of good educational standards and infrastructure. Potable drinking water is something far from our dreams," he noted.

The 27-year-old Business and Project Consultant was popularly acclaimed as the NPP parliamentary candidate for the 2016 polls at an emergency congress at Nadowli in the Upper West Region.

Infidelity And Human Behaviour

"Before the homogenisation of marriage cultures produced by Western colonialism, more than 80% of human societies were polygynous."

Sleeping around when you’re in a relationship generally gets a bad rap in our society. The inability to stick with one partner is generally seen as the preserve of soap opera villains, bored footballers and mid-life crisis family men. But a new book, Out of Eden by a psychology professer at the University of Washington in Seattle has been gaining attention for apparently suggesting that our natural state may be something more like "it’s complicated". We spoke to the author, Professor David P. Barash to ask him about his work, what it means for those of us with a wandering eye, and how your great-great-grandmother was different from a chimp.