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Nana Addo commends media on galamsey fight

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has commended the Ghanaian media in its support towards the fight against galamsey.

Speaking at a media encounter Wednesday at the Flagstaff House in Accra, President Akufo Addo mentioned that the NPP administration inherited a situation where illegal mining popularly called galamsey was a serious menace.

According to him, Ghana is not against mining, however "cannot accept mining in a manner that risk destroying the country’s vegetation".

“I extend my gratitude to the media for the support the are  giving in the campaign we are undertaking against Galamsey. This is not a short time campaign and we need everybody’s support to make it successful”.

Ghana | Atinkaonline.com

NPP has a good story to tell – Nana Addo

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says his administration has a good story to tell after one year.

Speaking at a media encounter Wednesday at the Flagstaff House in Accra, President Akufo Addo said that the NPP administration has to a large extent fulfilled the promises and policies promised Ghanaians.

According to the President, an examinee does not assign grades or marks to himself, adding that the self-serving pronouncement of politicians and the apparent insights of would be wise persons of the community will assess his term.

“I am  very confident that the NPP has a good story to tell about many of the things that we have done and are doing since we assumed office a year ago”, he said.

Ghana | Atinka online.com

Special Prosecutor to instill fear of God in corrupt officials – Nana Addo

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has assured Ghanaians that the Office of the Special Prosecutor will  instill the fear of God in  officials. in order not to be corrupt.

President Nana Akufo Addo on 11th January 2018 named Martin Amidu as Ghana’s first Special Prosecutor.
The President made the announcement in a short ceremony at the Flagstaff House in Accra.

The Special Prosecutor, once confirmed by Parliament, will carry an extraordinary responsibility independently and impartially to fight corruption.

Speaking at a media encounter Wednesday at the Flagstaff House in Accra, President Akufo Addo stated that Martin Lamisi Amidu is a significant choice who has proven  that he is against corruption.

According to the President, the office of the Special Prosecutor will not only fight corruption in the outgone administrations.

"A significant choice though, that Mr. Amidu is, I do not expect that he will provide all the answers with dealing with the phenomenon of corruption by public officials,” admitted the President Wednesday during his encounter with the media"

“ Like I always say, anyone who has information on any corruption allegation on any official of the NPP should bring it up and be prepared to back it up with evidence”, he added.

Ghana | Atinkaonline.com

Akufo-Addo: My 110 ministers are doing well 

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President Akufo -Addo has stated that his 110 ministers are performing well despite criticisms from a section of the public.

Answering a question on whether he will cut down his 110 ministers at a media encounter at the Flagstaff House to mark his first year in office, the president said “So far, I believe that my government is performing well. You may have another assessment but that is my response”. 

Some Ghanaians have slammed some ministers for non-performance and have subsequently called on the government to cut down the number of appointees. 

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Bature was a good opponent – Akufo-Addo

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President  Nana Akufo-Addo has stated  that  late senior journalist, Alhaji Bature Iddrissu, was a good opponent .
The ace journalist, who was also the Editor of the Alhajj Newspaper, a pro-NDC paper,  passed away three weeks ago at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital  after a short illness. 

Speaking at a media encounter Wednesday in Accra, the president said, Mr Bature was a good opponent and that his death was  a big loss to the journalism fraternity .

Ghana | Atinkaonline.com 
 

Ghana discovers new mineral, Lithium

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A new mineral, lithium has been discovered in Ghana, the Ghana Minerals Commission has confirmed 

The discovery was made in the Volta, Western and Ashanti regions.

Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission Mr. Kwaku Addai Antwi Boasiako told Joy News that the discovery was made during a nationwide exploration by the Minerals Commission.

Mr. Boasiako says the commission is in the process of exploring the commercial value of the mineral ahead of comprehensive exploration activities in the identified areas.

“The country can play a leading role in electronic car business if the mineral is discovered in commercial quantity,” he says.

Mr. Boasiako also says the commission is set to put up 14 new satellite stations to monitor the discovery sites and deter illegal miners from encroaching on them.

“…if we [authorities] don’t block it and give it the prominence it deserves, then we are going to lose it because this is the first time of hearing that the Volta Region is as good as any other region in terms of minerals”, he said.

Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission Mr. Kwaku Addai Antwi Boasiako

He also says the commission is keen on publishing the mineral map of the country so individual consigners can apply to take charge of them.

Mr. Boasiako says the commission hopes to change the notion of corruption at the minerals commission by making the application process by internet thereby depersonalizing the process.

Both lithium metal and its compounds have many uses. Lithium stearate is mixed with oils to make all-purpose and high-temperature lubricants.

Lithium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon dioxide in space vehicles

Lithium is alloyed with aluminum, copper, manganese, and cadmium to make high-performance alloys for aircraft.

Bahnmetall consists of lead-containing 0.04% lithium, 0.7% calcium and 0.6% sodium is harder than pure lead and was used for railroad car bearings in Germany.

Compounds such as LiAlH4 and organolithium reagents (LiMe, LiPh, etc.) are very important as reagents in organic chemistry

Lithium metal has the highest specific heat of any solid element and its sometimes used as battery anode material (high electrochemical potential). Lithium compounds are used in dry cells and storage batteries.

Lithium is used in the manufacture of special high strength glasses and ceramics sometimes, lithium-based compounds such as lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) are used as drugs to treat manic-depressive disorders.


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Akufo-Addo meets journalists Wednesday to account for stewardship

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President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will meet the press on Wednesday to account for his stewardship after a year in office.

He is expected to respond to series of questions on the government’s performance on the various sectors of the economy.

The event begins at 11:30 am at the Banqauet Hall, State House.

Only invited journalists will be given access.

 

Ghana | Atinkaonline.com

I will write a song for talented Ebony – Pastor Joe Beecham

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Renowned gospel musician, Pastor Joe Beecham, has described Ghanaian songstress Ebony Reigns as a brilliant artiste with a sensational voice.

According to him, whenever he hears Ebony sing, it touches his heart hence he wants to write a song for the ‘sponsor’ hitmaker.

Throwing light onto the gift of the 90’s ‘Bad Gyal, the man of God said “when I hear the sponsor song, I am like the talent is amazing. The melodies and rhythm in the song is so beautiful.’ He told host Mike 2 on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall show on Saturday.

Pastor Beecham stressed that, Ebony’s career has been ordained by God as such he believes the ‘Maame Hw3’ song maker can change the lives of people through her music.

“I just want to see the face behind the music. Maybe I can also write a song for her. I told Becca I will write a song for her and I have done that. It could be inspirational [song] or about the love of God. She has the voice and audience and she can carry a certain message…” he maintained.

Asked if he would want to collaborate with her on a song, he stated clearly that ‘I never said collaboration but I will only write for her.’

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Woman disguised as nun  steals $35,000 from  money exchange office

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Police in Kenya have launched a manhunt for a woman disguised as a nun who robbed a money exchange office and escaped with $35,000 (£25,000).

The speed of the incident has baffled investigators.

The whole robbery took less than ten minutes and even guards manning the entrance did not realise it had happened.

CCTV footage of the incident on Sunday in Nairobi's wealthy Karen suburb shows the suspect walking to the service counter after an entry search at the door.

She then speaks to the attendant before being allowed to go to a backroom through a secure steel door.

After a short conversation the attendant opens a safe, she then slumps into a chair before the woman empties the contents from the safe and calmly exits.

It follows another audacious robbery in November, when robbers in the nearby town of Thika dug a 30-metre tunnel underground to break into a bank safe and stole $500,000 dollars.

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Man's throat ruptured after holding his nose during forceful sneeze

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A 'fit and well' man's attempt to contain a sneeze put him in hospital for a week after he ruptured his throat.

The 34-year-old unnamed man found himself unable to swallow or speak when he held his nose as he sneezed, causing a spontaneous perforation of the pharynx.

It's an unusual condition that occurs after trauma such as vomiting or heavy coughing.

The pharynx is the part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

He told doctors at hospital in Leicester that he had developed a popping sensation in the back of his throat and this had suddenly swelled up after he tried to hold in a sneeze by shutting his mouth and pinching his nose at the same time.

Doctors then heard the popping and crackling sounds in his neck, which extended all the way down to his ribcage. The sounds indicate that air bubbles had found their way into the deep tissue and muscles of the chest, which was later confirmed by a scan.

He had to spend seven days in hospital, being fed through a tube and given antibiotics through an IV drip, as doctors were concerned about complications that could arise.

Writing in the BMLJ case studies, the team said holding a sneeze in by clamping the nose and mouth shut is not a good idea and could lead to "numerous complications".

"Halting sneezing via blocking (the) nostrils and mouth is a dangerous manoeuvre, and should be avoided," the authors said.

"It may lead to numerous complications, such as pseudomediastinum (air trapped in the chest between both lungs), perforation of the tympanic membrane (perforated eardrum), and even rupture of a cerebral aneurysm (ballooning blood vessel in the brain)," they added.

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