Celebration of Valentine in Upper East boring due to COVID restriction, as VRA light out, worsen the situation
Residents of the Upper East have expressed their dissatisfaction over the 2021 edition of the Valentine celebration, as they described it as boring. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing rate of infection across the country, President Akufo-Addo in his 23rd address to the nation banned some activities as a measure to reduce the increasing rate of COVID infection. “So, fellow Ghanaians, until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties are banned. Private burials, with no more than twenty-five (25) people, can take place, with the enforcement of the social distancing, hygiene and mask wearing protocols. Beaches, night clubs, cinemas, and pubs continue to be shut. Our borders by land and sea remain closed. All workplaces, public and private, must employ a shift-system for workers, in addition to the use of virtual platforms for business or work. Conferences and workshops can take place with all the appropriate protocols. However, I encourage the use of virtual platforms for such engagements. Restaurants should provide take-away services, and should, as much as possible, avoid seated services. The National Sports Authority and the Ghana Football Association should ensure compliance with the twenty-five percent (25%) capacity rule in our stadia, with spectators respecting the social distancing rule and wearing of masks”. However, it appears the COVID restriction ban by President Akufo-Addo isn’t the only predicament bedeviling the 2021 edition of Valentine, especially in the Upper East Region. As if the Volta River Authority (VRA) officials in the Upper East Region does not care about the VAL celebration, they decided to used a power outage to wish their customers a ‘HAPPY VALENTINE’ Engaging one of the event organizers in the region popularly known as CarlmaxColdsweat Daraan the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Xtrame Empire he said, there won’t be fun in this year’s VAL celebration due to the restriction ban by the President. However, he noted that aside from the restriction bans by the President which prevented public gathering, those who would have the wish to celebrate the valentine at the comfort of their homes cannot do so due to the power outage by VRA “Because of the restrictions, it means it won’t be fun, because nowhere to go to. Our traditional way of having fun is probably going to the bar, vea dam, and some other recreational places to mingle with some friends and love ones. But, now that restrictions have been put in place in these places, you can’t do. Even if you had the intention of doing it alone at home, here is the case, the whole region has been given light out it means, if your idea of having fun was sitting and having relaxation watching movie probably taking a drink with your loved one, you can’t even sit in a room because is very hot. CarlmaxColdsweat Daraan told Apexnewsgh.com Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Couples send Valentine’s Day cards and flowers and spend special time together to honour their love for each other. However, in some part of African, youth see Valentine as a period of having sex with their girl friends and boy friends and these in some area in the past have cause some shortage of condoms some locations. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: +233555568093
76 arrested in Lagos for partying in violation of COVID-19 protocols
The Police Command in Lagos State on Saturday arrested 76 people at a birthday party in Lavender Court, Jakande Close, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos in violation of COVID-19 protocols. The arrest is contained in a statement signed on by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi said those arrested at the party included: Popoola Michael, Adeyemo Opeyemi, Ramon Salami, Kareem Akeem, Balogun Nurudeen and 71 others. “The Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division, led his team on enforcement of COVID-19 protocols on the 12 midnight to 4 a.m curfew when he got wind of the party gathering. “This led to the arrest of the party goers at about 1 a.m on the island,” the police spokesperson said. He said that the police division also impounded more than 136 vehicles for breaking the 12 midnight to 4 a.m curfew on the island and some parts of Lekki in the recent past. “The owners of the vehicles have been charged to the Mobile Court, Oshodi and have been fined appropriately,” Adejobi said. Similarly, he said that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu sealed up an event center at John Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja and arrested the party goers for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Adejobi said that approval for the party was for 100 guests which was to be held outdoors and not indoors. “However, the party had more than 300 guests in the hall contrary to the safety commission’s approval. “The place has been sealed up and the organisers have been arrested,” he said. Vanguard Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Organisers of BBNaija clear air on audition for season 6
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality TV show have denied reports that auditioning for the next edition of the show has begun. MultiChoice Nigeria (DSTV) in a statement on its verified Twitter handle on Saturday, advised Nigerians to ignore ongoing calls for auditions for BBNaija season 6. The tweet reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a call for auditions for Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6. “Please note that this report is false and members of the public are called to ignore this misleading information.” They revealed that detailed information would be made public through credible platforms and official social media handles at the appointed time. “We have not announced the next edition of BBNaija. As always, we will keep our customers and fans of the show notified through our official social media handles and other credible news platforms,” it said. Daily Post Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Man takes back TV he bought for girlfriend after breakup [Video]
A video making rounds online captured moment a man took back a flat screen television and decoder he bought for his girlfriend after breakup. In the video which has gone viral, the lady was seen begging the man who pushed her aside and took off with the television held underarm and the decoder in his other hand. Watch video below: Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
[Video] Vanessa ‘Wo Maame Tw3’ — Funny Face launches fresh insults on baby mama
Ghanaian comic actor Funny Face has again rained insult on his baby mama, Vanessa after he went out missing on social media for a very long time. The actor and producer published this new video on his Instagram page where he’s seen making an incoherent narrative about how some Kasoa boys beat him up. According to him, they are two groups in Kasoa; Walantu Boys and High Tension Boys adding that he loves these two groups. Funny Face disclosed that he went to chase a girl at Walantu side and they slapped him mercilessly. According to him, Vanessa was the cause of what happened and ended the video by saying “Vanessa Wo Maame Tw3”. Watch the video below: —odarteyghnews Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Musician stabbed to death by colleague
One of the finest dancehall artistes in Cape Coast by name Emmanuel Aikins, 28, known in music circles as ‘Unruly Crank’ has met his untimely death after he was stabbed by his colleague dancehall artiste, Bright Ellis known in music circles as ‘Shadow’. What started on social media became physical on Sunday at Victoria Park around 3:00pm when the fans of ‘Shadow’ met that of ‘Unruly Crank’ and were attacking themselves verbally over who is the best Cape Coast Dancehall artiste. Information gathered by Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan indicates that the argument turned into a physical fight during which ‘Unruly Crank’ allegedly pulled out a cutlass but was snatched by ‘Shadow’ and stabbed him on his neck, and fled after committing the crime. He has not been found till now. Central Regional Police deputy PRO, Sgt. Evans Entie in an interview confirmed the incident adding that the deceased was rushed to the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival. The suspect who also sustained a cut on his left hand, made a report at the station against the deceased and was issued with a Police Medical report form to attend hospital for treatment but was later arrested at Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital and detained. The body has been deposited at the Bakaano mortuary for autopsy while police have launched investigations into the matter. Kasapa Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Photos: MPs ignore Akufo-Addo’s directive to ‘party’ at Aqua Safari
Members of Parliament (MPs) breached COVID-19 protocols to party during a three-day training on processes and proceedings of Parliament for new MPs held at Aqua Safari in Ada In some photos published on the official Facebook page of the Parliament of Ghana which has since been deleted, MPs from both sides of the House were seen on the dance floor, dancing their hearts out. “One of the ways people bond with each other is through music and dance. After a hard two day’s work, new Members of Parliament took to the dance floor to release some stress,” caption to the photos read. There was no social distancing. By that below-par behaviour, the MPs have not only defied the president but have also undermined the law passed by Parliament based on which the president issued the COVID-19 directives. The president’s televised 23rd COVID-19 address on Sunday 31 January 2021 barred anyone from organising parties, funerals or weddings. The workshop for parliamentarians ended on Monday, 08 February 2021, which clearly means that the party took place after the president’s directives. The workshop preceding the dance party was attended by Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of the 8th Parliament; Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the Majority Leader; Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader; Cyril Kwabena Oteng Nsiah, Clerk to Parliament and some former MPs and experts. The attitude of the legislators is a great concern especially when Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, admonished the MPs to take COVID-19 safety protocols seriously and strictly adhere to them because some members have tested positive for COVID-19. “Even in the House, some members are afflicted by the COVID-19. You may not know who the person is and because of the protocol issues of confidentiality, we are not disclosing those who are now COVID-19 victims. But we have some of us in that category,” Bagbin said. There were reports in the media that some MPs were unwilling to go for COVID-19 tests during a three-day health screening exercise organised for the MPs. The reports indicated that less than a third of the House participated in the free COVID-19 testing, forcing the exercise to be extended. In a subsequent reportage, Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament revealed: “Some Members of Parliament who have, in fact, tested positive to the COVID are still coming to the Chamber. Mr Speaker wishes me to inform you that if those members do not withdraw and isolate, he will be forced to publish the names of members who have tested positive in order to warn the rest of us.” President Nana Akufo-Addo during his 23rd broadcast to the nation since Ghana recorded its first two cases of COVID-19 in March 2020 reimposed the ban on public gatherings as part of measures to contain the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ghana. President Akufo-Addo in his address declared: “Until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performance and parties are banned. Private burials with not more than 25 people can take place with the enforcement of the social distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing protocols. Beaches, nightclubs, cinemas and pubs continue to be shut. Our borders by land and sea remain closed. All workplaces, public and private must implore a shift system for workers in addition to the use of virtual platforms for business or work.” The president added: “Conferences and workshops can take place with all the appropriate protocols. However, I encourage the use of virtual platforms for such engagements. Restaurants should provide takeaway services and should as much as possible avoid seated services. The National Sports Authority and the Ghana Football Association should ensure compliance with the 25 per cent capacity rule with spectators respecting the social distancing rule and the wearing of the mask.” Check out the MPs on the dance floor: Ghanaweb Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
360 Connect With Afro-Soul Musician Mz Anda
Born Anda Dramani, a female vocalist with the stage name Mz Anda. A Ghanaian by birth from the Savannah Region, Bole. Though a Gonja by tribe, she has lived most of her life at Kasoa the Central Region of Ghana. She attended her early and basic education at Kasoa and continued her secondary education at Mankesim Secondary of which she completed in 2017. For circumstances beyond control, she could not continue her education to the tertiary level. She has always had passion for arts and although she was not certain which aspect of arts she wanted to major in, she studied visual arts. She began showing love for painting and ceramics and later in life she discovered her vocal ability. Started Music professionally in 2018, after her debut release which happened to be her first EP “Spiritual Gangsta”, she took a break to perfect her musical abilities. She resurfaced in 2020 with a cover of Epixode’s “Too Much” which was a big come back for her. Mz Anda defines her style as dynamic afro-soul and has the capability of doing awesome things in any genre she finds herself. She also has a strong passion for live music and believes herself to be more of a performer than a recording artist. Signed to UTSH Music LLC, Mz Anda envisions a promising future as she targets an international career in music. Mz Anda the strong performing artiste believes GHAMRO is doing their work and as such distribution of royalties is their sole duty, as she prepares to release her single titled “May Be” after many years of recess. The afro vibe tune, she believes would cement her stay in the music industry. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 055556809
Duncan-Williams’ double nose masks at Rawlings’ funeral causes stir
Ghana is not out of the woods yet as the coronavirus cases keep increasing by the day. Due to this, Ghanaians have been advised to strictly adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols to safeguard their lives. Though some Ghanaians are being careless as they move about without even a nose mask on, others, are trying their best not to contract the virus which is fast spreading. One of such persons spotted leaving no stone unturned in this critical moment is the founder and leader of the Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. During the burial service of the late Jerry John Rawlings at the Black Star Square on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, the man of God was spotted wearing two nose masks. He used the surgical nose mask as the layer and topped it up with the N95 mask for double protection. His new look got him trending on social media. With some in support of his action, others, as usual, trolled him for being ‘too serious’ with the fight against the coronavirus. Meanwhile, medics have advised that people wear double face masks when they move out from their homes. This comes after a new strain of the coronavirus has been detected. Medics say it is more deadly and transmits faster than the COV SARS 2. Ghanaweb Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Working with Shatta Wale is like working in a military camp – Addi Self
Member of defunct music group, SM Militants, has disclosed how difficult it was working with their former boss, Shatta Wale. Addi Self was a member of a trio that called themselves ‘SM Militants’ and performed mostly with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale. The group got dissolved following the emergence of some issues within the SM camp which led to their expulsion. Sharing his working experience with Shatta Wale on Onua FM 95.1, Addi Self claimed he was never appreciated by his boss while they worked together. He said he always got discouraging feedback from Shatta Wale each time he recorded a song and gave it to him to listen to. According to Addi Self, there was insecurity on the part of Shatta Wale but that he still accorded him all the respect and projected him on social media. He further disclosed the contracted he signed with Shatta Wale promised him a car, a 3-bedroom apartment and a recording deal, all of which he said never happened. “I can tell you that working with Shatta wale is like been in the military camp that is why we were the militants it is not easy,” he observed. 3 News Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.