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Fight against malaria 'stalling' The UN's World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global fight to eradicate malaria shows signs of stalling following recent success. Pedro Alonso, director of the WHO's global malaria programme, is quoted by the Reuters news agency as saying: We want [this to be] a wake-up call to the malaria community. We are not on track, and we need to get back on track." Last year the number of people infected by malaria was up by five million on the previous year. Funding has been allowed to plateau over the last 10 years, the WHO said. It also said a complacent attitude to the disease has seen a drop in the use of preventative tools such as bed nets, indoor spraying and primary healthcare. More than 400,000 people died of the disease in 2016, the vast majority being children under five.

Anger after thousands of Nigerian workers fired About 4,000 government employees in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state have been sacked, sparking outrage among trade unions. The state government said the workers, mainly in administrative posts, were unproductive, and were dismissed to reduce the "bloated bureaucracy" and the wage bill. Their dismissal is the latest shock for government employees: earlier this month, 22,000 teachers were fired after they failed a competency test. Labour unions say the government is sacking the workers to hire those loyal to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) party, whivh took power in elections in 2015. They have vowed to challenge the dismissals in court.

22-year-old South African crowned Miss Universe 2017 Josh Ansong 2017-11-27 A South African woman who helps train women in self-defense was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday at the pageant held in Las Vegas, with Miss Colombia and Miss Jamaica also making it to the final three. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, who unleashed a big smile when she won, hails from Western Cape Province and recently earned a business management degree from North-West University. Her passion for self-defense was reinforced when she was hijacked and held at gunpoint about a month after winning her title as Miss South Africa, she said in a video on the Miss Universe website. Miss Colombia, Laura González, 22, was the first runner-up. She has been preparing to be an actress since the age of 16. After graduating from a performing arts school, she moved to Bogotá to build her career. The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica, Davina Bennett, 21. She is a model pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of the W

Gov’t committed to making Ghana West Africa's financial hub – Veep Nyombe Alison 2017-11-29 Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is optimistic government’s determination to make Ghana the centre for financial services in West Africa will take off in 2018. He noted that Ghana is in pole position to attract the major financial corporations to set up here because of its democratic credentials as a stable and peaceful country. “People are comfortable with Ghana and we should leverage that and the professionalism of our bankers to become the financial services hub of the sub-region,” the Vice President stated. He was speaking at the 21st National Banking Conference, organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, in Accra on Tuesday. The dream to make the country a regional hub for financial services was highlighted in the 2018 Budget Statement and Dr Bawumia, believes it will be given serious attention since it will lead to job creation and a sound economy. Only one bank, Barcl

Pastor of House of Bethel Ministry has been arrested for noise pollution - The arrest was warranted by the Ashanti regional minister The head pastor of the House of Bethel Ministry, Reverend Kwame Takyi was arrested on Saturday for making "too much noise". The arrest was ordered by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah who is reported to have confronted the pastor as the watch night service was ongoing. Simon Osei Mensah had instructed on the police at KNUST to not only affect the arrest but also ensure that the watch night service was brought to an end. This was after he had stormed the premises around 12:30 am, to warn the congregation for the first time. The angry minister later came in with the police officers at about 2:00 am to order the arrest of the head pastor. Meanwhile, some disgruntled church members described the move by the minister as "Rambo style". The minister's move follows existing noise pollution laws which, unfortunately,

Onaapo! Ghanaians pour their hearts out for Mahama on his 59th birthday Evans Effah 2017-11-29 Majority of Ghanaians may have not voted for him as president of the republic of Ghana but he is still loved and adored. Click here for the latest stories in Ghana Today, November 29, 2017 marks the 59th birthday of former president John Dramani Mahama and social media is buzzing with goodwill messages.   Ghanaians wished him long life and God’s blessings in the years ahead. Below are some of the messages; Mr Mahama was Vice President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012 and became President after late President J.E.A. Mills passed on July 21, 2012. He won the 2012 Presidential election but lost to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2016 when he tried seeking a second term.

I don't see VVIP as stars; they behave foolishly- Shatta Wale VVIP Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has asked Ghanaians to forget about supporting music group, VVIP and Tic Tac because they are the cause of Ghana’s woes when it comes to music. According to him, these oldies sold Ghana for cheap and have since sunk the fortunes of the country’s arts industry. Shatta Wale made this known in a Facebook Livestream. He called on the oldies to stop hating on the current musicians who are putting Ghana on the map because they failed the country in the past and the current generation will not sit and watch aloof.

Troy Deeney back from suspension for Watford Steven 2017-11-29 Watford captain Troy Deeney returns for the Premier League clash with Manchester United after completing a three-match suspension. Defender Miguel Britos is a doubt after suffering a knock in the 3-0 victory over Newcastle and will be given a late fitness test. Defenders Craig Cathcart (knee) and Younes Kaboul (hamstring), midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah (knee) and forward Isaac Success (knee) are likely to miss out once more. Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pushing for his first start since April. The 36-year-old has made three substitute appearances from the bench since returning from a serious knee injury, while Paul Pogba played his first 90 minutes against Brighton after nearly 10 weeks out with a hamstring injury. Marcos Rojo could be rested if fellow defenders Eric Bailly or Phil Jones recover from injury, while captain Michael Carrick is building his fitness after having a cardiac ablation to d

How Hard Is it to Be Truly in Love? We all want it, but some of us run from it. Not the chemistry or the attraction. I'm talking about the ability for "ease," which happens when we get one another. There's no threat, no weird jealousy, just a willingness and understanding that exists naturally.  It doesn't mean falling in love is all gumdrops and lollipops; it means there's a common ground at the base of the relationship. It's not about forcing our agenda. We have some control over how open or closed we are to others and their way; we also decide how open we are to real love. We may meet someone and have that ease but may not know what to do with it, so we keep looking for what we know, a partnership that is a battle for control.  The battles begin, with lines drawn in the sand, and then the nitpicking comes, while each side hopes the other will finally get it. It's a struggle and it ain't about love! Why do people walk away from ease , and go w

List of Romantic Sayings and Quotes Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. - Aristotle If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever. - Alfred Lord Tennyson For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. - Judy Garland You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. - Dr. Seuss The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in. - Anonymous You hold the key to my heart.My love for you is unconditional and eternal.I adore you.You are the best thing that ever happened to me.You are my perfect match.You are the one I’ve always wished for.You make my heart skip a beat.Last night I looked up into the stars and matched each one with a reason why I love you. I was doing great until I ran out of stars.I'll love you till death, and then some.[When giving her or him a dozen ro

Simon Cowell plunks down a whopping $25 million for seven-bedroom Malibu mansion overlooking the ocean Simon Cowell  is cementing his status as a major media mogul by plunking down a whopping $25 million for a beachfront home. The X Factor judge, 58, fixed his eye on a Malibu mansion that sits in bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean,  TMZ  reported Monday. The incredible property was originally listed at $26,995,000 so the British celebrity is getting a bargain.  

Ed Sheeran challenges fans to sing in Twi and they nailed it play video Fuse ODG featured Mugeez of R2Bees and Ed Sheeran on latest hit ‘Boa Me’ Recently, musician Fuse ODG released a song titled, ‘Boa Me’ which featured Mugeez of R2Bees and British singer Ed Sheeran.  The song, which was recorded in Twi, a local Ghanaian language, has received a lot of airplay mainly because Ed Sheeran sang in Twi for the second time.  The first time he did was on a song on his ‘Divide’ album called ‘Bibiaa Be Ye Yie’.  Following the release of ‘Boa Me’, the British singer threw a challenge to his fans to record a video of them singing the “Boa Me” song.

12 Expert Financial Planing Tips andymunufie (31) in andymunufie •  12 hours ago Tip # 1- Maximize Your Retirement Savings. “ You know there are three secrets to maximizing retirement savings. The first and most important one is to put savings on autopilot—salary deferrals to 401(k) plans, automatic monthly withdrawals from a checking account, paying down a mortgage. The second secret is to fully utilize tax-advantaged retirement vehicles like IRAs and Roth IRAs. The third secret— forget that you have this money!” Tip # 2 – Reallocate Your Investments. “the second is with the recent surge in equity values, remember that long-term performance, particularly for the portfolios of retirees, is better when the stock allocation is returned to the target allocation on a regular basis. In simple words, with the elevated values of equities we are currently seeing, it is a good time to lighten the equity load and add to the bond allocation.” Tip # 3 – Don’t For

Ghanaian born Andre Ayew has been on the news since Friday premier league between West Ham and Leicester City. Ayew the second half substitute, the Ghanaian born has taken a lot of blame for what looks like an attempt in deceiving a referee Martin Atkins for a penalty challenge. Former England Striker Alan Shearer has called for Ayew's simulation to be look into because a similar situation happened with Everton Oumar Niasse, who was banned for a similar act a week before. "Its a clear dive and the unfortunate thing is that the panel can't look at that. " Said on Match Of The Day.. Where former England and Tottenham Hotspur Star Jermaine senas shares opinio                                            "I will be surprise if Ayew doesn't get done for diving there" He told BBC

The Uptown Energy CEO who is know in showbiz as  Yaa Pono recently tweets on the rumors in our country concerning the the homosexuality the President of Ghana talked of which is now on the mouth of every Ghanaian criticizing the idea on that issue. Yaa Pono IF YOU ARE A GAY SHOW UR SEFF AND JUST PASS BY ASHAIMAN TULAKU  TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Stores along tuba junction road was brought down this morning, AMA just destroyed stores along the road around tuba junction at kasoa, where the traders or sellers were asked several times to move their backwards from the road to allow easy access, or passage to people because, the rate at which cars and motor cycles causing accident is very dangerous. The little of space created for peole to pass was taken by the traders which makes it difficult for people to pass which, result in people having no other choice than to walk on the road which causes a lot of accident. The AMA destroyed and broker down the stores because they claim they told them several times to relocate, or move back because an example was made that some of the traders uses gas that can cause fire outbreak along the road which can spread and put a lot of lives in danger.

Lets see which popular musician in Africa has got the highest all time awards in africa All time career awards   # Samini -16 awards   # Stonebwoy -14 awards   # Davido -33 awards   # Wizkid -47 awards out of 161 nomination # Shattwale -52 awards   # Sarkodie -68 awards Sark Nation and success music boss sarkodie has got the most all time awards followed by our own dancehall artiste the father of Shatta Movement  Family, followed by Nigerian one of Nigerians best artiste they had so far Weezy Boy, followed by Davido the 'If' and 'Fall' hit maker, followed by the boss of Bhim Nation Stonebwoy and followed by the High Grade Family boss Samini..  You can subscribe to my page if you like my blog or want me to improve more you can leave you comment in the comment boss.

The African dance hall artiste shatta wale, the music lover who has more fans in his country and around the world recently tweets saying he is not afraid to speak when he sees something going on and i think will really like to kick Nigerian superstar wiz kid ass very well saying: SOME PEOPLE SAY SOME ARTISTE IN THE WORLD ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK WHEN THINGS GO WRONG..BUT I DON'T THINK THEY ARE AFRAID ..THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO BE JUDGED..BUT ITS IN THE BIBLE .."JUDGE NO MAN"SO WHY ..SPEAK UP! JUST SPEAK UP..

Uhuru kenyatta who is a Kenyan politician and the fourth president of the republic of Kenyan. Tweets saying: Egypt can be sure we stand with her. Bitter experience has thought us that in the fight against the extremist who has chosen such atrocious means, all of us who love freedom are allies against a common enemy.  Any hhelp we can offer will be gladly given. He posted this on Twitter on 24 Nov. 2017.  6:58pm You can subscribe to my page for more updates on news around the world.. And if you have any problems or comment plz comment In comment box. Thank you. 

The African dancehall artist shatta wale recently tweets telling his fans to claps for sound city African music tv station cause sound city encouraged the SMF boss to to keep hitting WizKids ass on the beef between them which they the sound city are in support of shatta wale in what's he is doing....  The reason for sound city hatred behavior towards the star boi weezy will soon be posted.. You Can subscribe to my blog to be sent to you privately or leave any Comments in the comments box.

On Tuesday evening (Oct. 31), Minaj hopped on Twitter to set the record straight and revealed how the song really came to be. “I was on the song w/Quavo,” she tweeted. “No one else was on it. He called & asked if I think we should put Bardi on it, I said ‘ok let’s do it’. The end.” Article continues after ad: According to Nicki, “MotorSport” originally began as a Quavo-only track. “Migos weren’t even on it yet,” she continued. “Just Quavo. The conspiracy theories r just so tired. Relax. Breathe. Imagine me not knowing who on a song w/me.” The rapper went on to say that anything with her name on it must be approved by her and a song can’t even go onto a streaming service before she hears it and gives her written approval. “These are men in our culture who simply refuse to let it go. They don’t do this to male M.C.’s. But yo #Motorsport #1 added on urban radio🙏🏽,” she added. Nicki’s tweets came after a Monday (Oct. 30) episode of Everyday Struggle where Joe Budden sai

The Best (and Worst) Positions for Sleeping For something so simple (even babies do it), sleep isn’t such an easy thing. Both too little and too much time dozing has been linked to a host of   health problems , from obesity and heart disease to dementia and diabetes. And sleep position can play a role in snoring, heartburn, and even wrinkles! Read on to see if you should switch it up in bed (remember, we’re talking sleep here). Back Sleepers Pros: Snoozing in  savasana  pose is a boon for spine and neck health, because the back is straight and not forced into any contortions. Plus back sleeping helps the  mattress  do its job of supporting the spine. In a perfect (and kind of uncomfy) world, everyone would sleep on their backs without a pillow, as this position leaves the neck in a neutral position. Using too many pillows, however, can make breathing more difficult. Back sleeping is also a winner for the more  cosmetically inclined . Spending all night wi

News › World › Africa Art of Africa: The 50 best African artists The 50 greatest cultural figures shaping a continent In Podor in Senegal, the place where I grew up, everyone is an artist because art in Africa is not a commercial enterprise but is part of life itself. Let me explain. When I was young, I used to watch the fishermen by the banks of the Senegal river. They were working close to the desert in intense heat, and whenever they stopped working they would start to sing. In Podor, people sing naturally about their experiences, their lives and their relationships. It is not just musicians and singers who perform. Everybody has a part to play - even children are allowed to join in if they have the inspiration. It doesn't matter if your voice is not the finest; everyone is involved. Musicians are respected, but only in the context that the music itself belongs to the community - not to the person who is playing an instrument or singing a song. Those instruments have been