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.

Fans angry over 'missing' iPhone 7 headphone socket

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More than 300,000 people have signed a petition urging Apple not to ditch the headphone socket from the version of the iPhone due for release this autumn.

Online reports suggest Apple plans to omit the 3.5mm socket to make the iPhone 7 thinner and more waterproof, with more room for the battery.

The Fast Company reported it would rely on the Lightning cable port, currently used for charging, for sound output.

Others suggest Apple will ship the iPhone 7 with wireless headphones.

The Sum of Us, a website "fighting for people over profits", which organised the petition, said: "Not only will this force iPhone users to dole out additional cash to replace their hi-fi headphones, it will singlehandedly create mountains of electronic waste that likely won't get recycled."

Defiled 5-year-old undergoes first successful surgery

The five-year-old girl who was defiled by her cousin has undergone a successful surgery at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.

Doctors say a tumor was found in the private parts of the little girl which hindered her ability to pass urine or waste.

The health of the little girl identified only as Afia was deteriorating after a relative, believed to be a cousin, defiled her weeks ago.

The suspect, Kofi Dapaah, 19, who was taking care of her, was reported to have had sex with her on countless occasions in the absence of her parents.

Mahama condemns critics “anecdotal” cry over govt’s corruption

President John Dramani Mahama says attempts to paint his government as the worst corrupt regime in the history of Ghana will fall flat, dismissing claims that rate of corruption has increased under his government.

He argued the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), a global corruption report by Transparency International (TI), has repeatedly shown that Ghana is making progress in corruption fight.

“This anecdotal shouting about corruption as if corruption has exploded under a particular government because we want to gain political traction is not on point,” he said.

UEW Council stay despite its expired term is illegal - Afenyo Markins

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu Constituency says the central government’s directive asking the Council of the University of Education, Winneba to stay on despite its expired term of office is illegal.

Afenyo Markins says the University of Education, Winneba Act 672 clearly stipulates the tenure of office of the Council and this cannot be subjected to the whims of any sitting government.

“A central government directive or presidential directive cannot take precedence over express provisions of the law,” he said.

David Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU

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Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union.

Mr Cameron made the announcement in a statement outside Downing Street after the final result was announced.

He said he would attempt to "steady the ship" over the coming weeks and months.

He had urged the country to vote Remain, warning of economic and security consequences of an exit, but Leave won by 52% to 48%.

England and Wales voted strongly for Brexit, while London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed staying in.

First Date Dress Code: 5 Things No Man Should Ever Wear On A First Date

As a woman, I know it’s beyond hypocritical for me to sit here and tell you men what not to wear, especially when we have been trying to get the world to stop telling us females what to adorn our bodies with since the 1960’s. However, the world is a cruel, mean, tough place and if you don’t drive defensively you are going to get run over by a semi-truck. So, to avoid a major derailment on your first date, here’s five things you should never wear and why:

Flip Flops (Or Any Type Of Sandal)

I do not have a problem with feet. Feet are essential, you know, for walking around, but I do have a problem with sandals on men. (I'm not crazy about them on women either, but our general lack of toe hair and elevated, slender arch kind of makes it acceptable.) If you are a man over the age of 55 then you can wear sandals whenever you like, just not on a date. Even if you live in the blazing heat of Arizona, Texas or Mexico, there is no excuse for men to be wearing sandals on a date. Flip flops are the Florida of sandals and should only be worn poolside, beachside (lakeside is unacceptable) or in a hotel so that your feet do not touch the germ-filled floors.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Scores of refugees starved to death - MSF

Nearly 200 refugees fleeing Boko Haram militants have starved to death over the past month in Bama, Nigeria, the medical charity MSF says.

A "catastrophic humanitarian emergency" is unfolding at a camp it visited where 24,000 people have taken refuge.

Many inhabitants are traumatised and one in five children is suffering from acute malnutrition, MSF says.

The Islamist group's seven-year rebellion has left 20,000 people dead and more than two million displaced.

Nigeria's military has carried out a large-scale offensive against them but Boko Haram still attacks villages in the north-east, destroying homes and burning down wells.

Displaced people in Bama say new graves are appearing on a daily basis, according to a statement from MSF.

Euro 2016: Wales v Northern Ireland, England v Iceland & Republic of Ireland v France in last 16

Wales will play Northern Ireland in the last 16 of Euro 2016, while England take on Iceland and the Republic of Ireland face France.

The Republic were minutes from going out but finished third in Group E with a late 1-0 win over Italy and progress.

Wales, who topped Group B, play Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland in Paris on Saturday (17:00 BST) live on BBC One.

England, who were runners-up behind Wales, play surprise Group F runners-up Iceland in Nice on Monday (20:00 BST).

• All the tables, results & fixtures - plus plot each side's route to the final

I need no corruption report to know Ghana is worst- Edward Mahama

The flagbearer of the People's National Convention has mounted a vehement defence for his vision and policies he outlined at the IEA Evening encounter, Tuesday.

Dr Edward Mahama who is making a fifth attempt at winning a presidential election in Ghana painted a gloomy picture of the country he said was stinking with corruption and filth; and lacking a leader who will lead by example.

The PNC leader touched on a number of issues including youth unemployment, education, power, economy, sanitation and corruption at a forum organised by the governance think tank ahead of the 2016 elections in November.

On corruption, he said the country is performing poorly and cited what he said was the blatant violation of the Public Procurement Act in the last five years.

POTAG cautions govt over late release of research allowance

Prof Jane Opoku

The Polytechnic Teachers Association of Ghana (POTAG) has cautioned the government to ensure it releases its book and research allowance by the first week of July 2016.

Chairman of the Takoradi Polytechnic Chapter, Michael Appiah said it is this type of delay by the government that results in industrial action by the Association.

“Some years back the payment is delayed to the latter part of the year and that always necessitate strike and industrial action,” he said.

POTAG defied all odds to stage a two-month nationwide strike following the decision of the government to replace the current book and research allowance with a research fund.

The government claimed academia is not churning out the needed research materials for the development of the country, hence its decision. However, eventually the government paid the allowance to the lecturers.

Obama's Kenyan father's American Dream revealed in letters

American President Barack Obama

The archivist stumbled across the file in a stack of boxes on the second floor of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. The yellowing letters inside dated back more than half a century, chronicling the dreams and struggles of a young man in Kenya.

He was ambitious and impetuous, a 22-year-old clerk who could type 75 words a minute and translate English into Swahili. But he had no money for college. So he pounded away on a typewriter in Nairobi, pleading for financial aid from universities and foundations across the Atlantic.

His letters would help change the course of American history.

“It has been my long cherished ambition to further my studies in America,” he wrote in 1958. His name was Barack Hussein Obama, and his dispatches helped unleash a stream of scholarship money that carried him from Kenya to the United States. There, he fathered the child who would become the nation’s first black president, only to vanish from his son’s life a few years after his birth.

Mahama awarded contract to female friend without tender - NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says President John Dramani Mahama doesn’t practice what he preaches when it comes to issues of corruption and conflict of interest.

According to the opposition party, aside the controversial Ford Expedition gift, President recently placed himself in a conflict of interest position when he gave a contract to a female friend without competitive tender.

“…Yet, a year earlier, in another example of preaching virtue but practising vice, this same President had, on 12th May 2015, directed his Minister of Finance to give a multi-million-dollar contract, without any competitive tender, to a company belonging to another friend of his, a female friend,” the party alleged at a press conference addressed by its Acting National Chairman, Freddy Blay in Accra on Wednesday.

NDC Parliamentary candidate for Upper West Akyem steps down

The National Democratic Congress' Parliamentary candidate for the Upper West Akyem constituency in the Eastern region, Joseph Sam Amankwanor has stepped down.

NDC constituency chairman, Mr. Hope who confirmed the news to Starrfmonline.com said Awankwanor cited personal reasons for his decision to step down.

His decision comes barely five months ahead of the 2016 general elections slated for November 7.

Nominations forms are expected to open on Thursday June 23, and would last for a week after which elections are scheduled to take place before July 9.

This comes few days after the New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate for the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency in the Upper West region, Dr. R.D. Boye Bandie, stepped also down five months to the polls.

Source:Ghanaweb

9 Things Guys Do That Women Secretly Find Annoying

Wondering why you aren't getting anywhere with that cute girl at work? Confused because the girl you met on Tinder blew you off after your first date? Was it something you said? She probably won't tell you, because she's polite. Good news — that doesn't mean you're doomed to ignorance forever! There are certain conversational traps that men often fall into, like bad habits. You may not even realize it but if you're doing any of the things on this list, there's an excellent chance she thinks you're annoying:

Interbank Instant Pay now possible in Ghana – GHIPSS

The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) has introduced an instant payment system called “the Instant Pay” to quicken the payment of a third party through the banking system. 

The Instant pay Citi Business News understands allows account holders in banks to transfer money from their bank accounts to be credited to the receiver instantly in the same bank or another in real time. 

Speaking to Citi Business News on the new system, the Chief Executive Officer of GHIPSS, Archie Hesse explained the instant pay is another way of moving Ghana from a cash economy to a cashlite one. 

Adding that the move will also reduce the turnaround time spent at the banks. 

Tech support scams target victims via their ISP

A new scam, in which fraudsters pose as legitimate ISPs to offer bogus tech support, either via the phone or on the net, is on the rise, the BBC has found.

It is a twist on an old trick which involved cold-calling a victim - often claiming to represent Microsoft - and charging for fake tech support.

The new variants have been spotted in the UK and US.

BT said that it is investigating the issue.

The online version of the scam involves a realistic pop-up which interrupts a victim's normal browsing session with a message that appears to be legitimate and seems to come from the victim's real ISP.

US security firm Malwarebytes has spotted several from US and Canadian ISPs, including ComCast and AT&T. It has also seen webpages created for UK ISPs, including TalkTalk and BT.

The pop-up contains a message saying that the ISP has "detected malware", and urging victims to call a number "for immediate assistance".

Liverpool target Dede Ayew

 Liverpool is interested in signing deputy Ghana skipper Andre Ayew from Swansea, reports the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.

The Swans are looking to re-sign Wilfred Bony from Manchester City, but they would need to sell Ayew in order to fund the deal.

The Welsh club believes the Reds are interested in the Ghanaian international who is a self-confessed boyhood fan of Liverpool.

Ayew has had a good first season in the Premier League after joining from French side Marseille on a free transfer last summer.

The 26-year-old scored twelve goals and provided two assists in 34 league matches last campaign, and performed well despite the Welsh club struggling in the league, finishing in 12th position after spending a great deal of the season in the relegation places.

The forward, who can play on the right or left-hand side of attack, was Swansea’s top scorer last season, one ahead of Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.

He was linked with a move to Sunderland back in May.

CHRAJ begins perusal of petitions against Mahama’s Ford gift

The Commission on Human Rights and Administration Justice (CHRAJ) has begun preliminary assessing petitions alleging a conflict of interest against President John Mahama for accepting a vehicle from a contractor.

The assessment of the two petitions will pave the way for full investigations into accusations the President breached laws governing public office holders in accepting the Ford Expedition gift from a Burkinabe Contractor.

CHRAJ will also investigate accusations that the timing of the gift to the President constituted bribery.

NPP gov’t under Nana Addo will work for - Michael Ansah

Michael Ansah, Chairman of the United Kingdom Branch of the New Patriotic Party, has stated that 'an NPP government will work to the benefit of all Ghanaians'. He was speaking at the official inauguration of the Swindon Chapter of the NPP UK.

The inauguration which took place over the weekend was the fourth in four consecutive months after new chapters were also launched in Luton, Northampton and Nottingham in March, April and May respectively.

This according to the Chairman is a key part of the Branch's election strategy of reaching out to Ghanaians wherever they are and encouraging them to be part of the agenda for positive change in Ghana.

Mr. Ansah praised the leadership of the chapter for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices in establishing and growing the Swindon Chapter. He noted that for the first time, the membership of the branch party has grown to more than a thousand across the UK and paid tributes to the branch and chapter executives for their devotion which made such a landmark achievement possible.

Akufo-Addo’s factory policy only a wish - IMANI boss

IMANI Boss, Franklin Cudjoe

Founding President of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has described the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s campaign message to put up factories in every district in the country as a wish.

According to him, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the NPP flagbearer, must do Ghanaians a favour and explain practical measures he intends to take to put up factories across the country if he wins the Presidential race in November.

Franklin Cudjoe was speaking Monday on Adom FM’s current affairs programme, Burning Issues hosted by Afia Pokua.

Mr Cudjoe was analyzing promises by the various candidates of political parties ahead of this year’s general elections.
The IMANI boss questioned Nana Akufo-Addo's announcement during a campaign tour of the Central region last Sunday, June 19, of a one district one factory policy.