Breaking News: NDC MPs signing petition to …..
Information going around has it that over 91 Members of Parliament of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have already signed a petition demanding the restoration of Honorable Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka Mubarak and James Avedzi as Minority Leaders and others. More of these MPs who were not happy with the decision of change taken by the party leadership are expected to join others in the already petition-signing campaign. All NDC MPs coming from all the 5 Northern Regions as well as MPs from Western, Central, Ashanti Region, Greater Accra, Bono East and Ahafo were not pleased with the decision and have signed the petition. Meanwhile, information out there has it that former President John Dramani Mahama is saddened by the decision taken by the leadership. More soon
This is not the time to make nobody a somebody–Cletus Avoka fires
The Member of Parliament for Zebilla East, Cletus Apul Avoka, has condemned the NDC’s leadership reshuffle in parliament. According to the Zebilla lawmaker, the party should have focused on galvanizing the party for the fight against the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the 2024 elections instead of making heroes out of nonentities. Hon. Avoka’s pronouncement came after the party leadership decided to change Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu with Cassiel Ato Forson, MP for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam and Muntaka Mubarak, the minority Whip. Meanwhile, Speaking on Citi TV monitored by Apexnewsgh.com, Hon. Avoka did not hide his impression on the decision taken by the party leadership, “this is not the time to make nobody a somebody, this is not the time to make nobody a somebody, this is the time to galvanize all of us to fight the NPP so that we can win elections not to make heroes out of nonentities, this is not the time,”. Aside, Hon. Avoka, some other well-meaning party members of the NDC have raised issues about the sudden changes
Alex Mould, Gavivina to pay ¢5m bail bond for ‘missing’ MASLOC CEO – Court orders
The Accra High Court has ordered the two personalities who stand to secured a GH¢5-million bail for the former boss of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to pay the state for failing to produce the accused person to stand trial. Mr. Alex Mould, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and Gavivina Tamakloe, who happens to be a brother to the accused person were all slapped with a forfeiture of recognizance Tuesday Jan 24 when the case was called for hearing at the Court which was presided by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe. The former CEO is on trial for allegedly causing financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state during her period in office as the CEO of MASLOC. After being granted permission by the court to travel to the USA for medical treatment, She has failed to show up for the trial for the past 16 months. For publication please kindly contact us on +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
The Doomsday Clock travels 90 seconds to midnight, signaling more danger than ever.
The world is drawing near to catastrophe than ever: the Doomsday Clock, the metaphorical measure of challenges to humanity, was rearranged to 90 seconds before midnight on Tuesday. The science and security board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said the move — the closest to widespread calamity humanity has ever been judged to be — was “largely, though not exclusively” due to the war in Ukraine. The scientific body evaluates the clock each January. This is the first full update since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began last February, triggering a war in Europe and a new flood of refugees. The clock created a stir when it was set to 100 seconds to midnight in 2020, the first time the famous clock had gone down to seconds rather than minutes. At the time, the Bulletin’s scientists said we were “at doom’s doorstep.” It remained at 100 seconds to midnight in 2021 and 2022. The scientists behind the Doomsday Clock use it to alert humanity to threats from within — the perils we face from our own technologies, particularly through nuclear war, global climate change and biotechnology. Of the new update, Mary Robinson, former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, said: “The Doomsday Clock is sounding an alarm for the whole of humanity. We are on the brink of a precipice. But our leaders are not acting at sufficient speed or scale to secure a peaceful and livable planet.” Much of Tuesday’s announcement focused on Russia, and President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons and his refusal to accept anything other than victory in Ukraine. “Even if nuclear use is avoided in Ukraine,” said Steve Fetter, dean of the graduate school and professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, “the war has challenged the nuclear order — the system of agreements and understandings that have been constructed over six decades to limit the dangers of nuclear weapons.” Fetter also noted that the U.S., Russia and China are working to modernize their arsenals. The Chicago-based Bulletin was founded in 1945 by Albert Einstein and scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons in the Manhattan Project. Over the years, its members have included dozens of Nobel laureates. For publication please kindly contact us on +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Brendon Urie made the biggest announcement
Panic! at the Disco, the emo-pop band that began in 2004, is ending its run after seven albums and nearly two decades. Brendon Urie, has made the biggest announcement on Instagram Tuesday. The post said the band’s upcoming European tour for the 2022 album Viva Las Vengeance will be its last. “Growing up in Vegas I could’ve never imagined where this life would take me,” Urie wrote. “But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin.” In the post, he also announced that his wife is pregnant with their first child. “I am going to bring this chapter of my life to an end and put my focus and energy on my family,” Urie wrote. By the time Urie made this announcement, Panic! at the Disco had been a solo project for years. The last album with all of the band’s original members was Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! in 2013. More than a dozen of Panic! at the Disco’s songs have made the Billboard Hot 100 songs, with two — “High Hopes” at No. 4 in 2019 and “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” at No. 7 in 2006 — making it into the top 10. For publication please kindly contact us on +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
A Broadcasting Guide to Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund
Satirizing the rich through art is hardly new, but in the past few years, the so-called genre has risen in interest and popularity, whether in the form of a murder mystery à la Knives Out or dramedy like The White Lotus. Perhaps we’re drawn to them because of the schadenfreude (okay, Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya and Benoit Blanc’s accent is selling points too); even if we can’t hold the Elon Musks of the world accountable in real life, watching them get tortured on vacation or turn against each other for an inheritance can feel like the slightest taste of revenge. In these stories, those who’ve exploited other people or cut corners to achieve their wealth actually get what they deserve. In Triangle of Sadness, Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund takes that to an extreme degree. His Palme d’Or winner at Cannes, and now Best Picture contender at the Oscars, doesn’t just make its rich and beautiful characters uncomfortable—it forces them into the most disgusting, vile situations with no escape. (It’s set on a cruise ship and on a deserted island, after all). The film follows model-influencer couple Yaya (Charlbi Dean Kriek) and Carl (Harris Dickson) who get a free trip on a luxurious yacht cruise, which soon goes to shit, literally. (If you have a weak gag reflex, maybe don’t watch this one after a full meal.) The outrageous dramedy is up for multiple Oscars this year, including Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Ruben Östlund. However, breakout star Dolly De Leon was criminally snubbed for her supporting role. Once you get to the third act, you’ll see what the Academy is missing. Triangle of Sadness isn’t streaming just yet, but it is available to rent and buy on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+. Look at the options below. For publication please kindly contact us on +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Adult Swim Severs Ties With RICK AND MORTY Co-Creator Justin Roiland After accusations of domestic violence
The beginning of this month, Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland were all charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, and while he denied the accusations when they were first brought against him back in 2020, Adult Swim has now decided to sever ties. “Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland,” Cartoon Network/Boomerang svp communications Mairie Moore said in a brief statement. The network hasn’t even made it halfway through the massive 70-episode order commissioned by the channel back in 2018, so the show will continue with fellow co-creator Dan Harmon serving has lone showrunner – but fans should prepare for some big changes! Roiland also provided the voices for both Rick and Morty (as well as a number of supporting characters), so the misanthropic time-traveller and his put-upon grandson will be recast for the remaining seasons. Roiland was charged with one count of domestic battery with corporal injury, and one count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud or deceit. The woman in question has not been named, but is believed to be someone Roiland was dating at the time of the alleged incident. Several pre-trial hearings have already occurred, and Roiland is due to return to court on April 27. For publication please kindly contact us on +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
MTN Ayoba MoMo Accelerator Awards: Noni Hub wins ultimate prize
Mobile telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has rewarded five startup hubs who emerged winners at the maiden MTN Ayoba MoMo Accelerator competition. This competition was created by MTN Ghana and Ayoba for all startup hubs across the country to bring forward their digital solutions by leveraging Ayoba App to grow their businesses. At the end of the competition, Wa-based Noni Hub, an Information Technology (IT) firm won the ultimate prize. The firm, which currently has three micro apps on the MTN Ayoba platform, received GH¢50,000, a lifetime partnership with MTN Ayoba, a certificate, and souvenirs from MTN Ghana and Ayoba. Noni Hub was adjudged the Top Tech Hub category, while Top Ayoba Influencer went to Damasko Smart App. Also, Smithfield, an agribusiness app won in the Experts Choice category. In the Users Choice category, Africa Global Radio emerged as ‘the Most Liked App’; and the Best MoMo Solution App went to the Tudu Online Shopping app. These other four winners received GH¢20,000 each, certificates, lifetime partnerships, including an opportunity to put their apps on Ayoba platform which has over 2.5 million active customers in Ghana and 21 million across Africa. An elated Chief Executive Officer of Noni Hub, Sumaila Chakurah, dedicated the ultimate prize to his team and the people of Wa and the whole of the Upper West Region for their support. He said they are working to put more app on the Ayoba platforms to help clients who have limited knowledge about the service. Mr Chakurah expressed profound gratitude to MTN Ghana for the laudable initiative and urged other developers to take advantage of Ayoba. For his part, the Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana, Dario Bianchi, said they are committed to driving digital and financial inclusion in Ghana. He noted that the main aim of the competition is to push local businesses to leverage Ayoba as a platform to sell their businesses across Africa. The MTN Chief Digital Officer stressed that the Ayoba app has provided exciting content for all users irrespective of their locations in the country. He indicated that, aside from chatting for free via instant messaging, Ayoba offers access to an in-app music player which brings weekly updates on the latest African and international music. In the era of cybercrime, Mr Bianchi assured users of adequate security to protect their intellectual properties. “We have strong security measures in place to protect our customers from cyber fraud,” he added. MTN Ayoba is available on Google Playstore to all MTN and non-MTN customers in the digital ecosystem who wish to enjoy all service and rich media content Ayoba provides. All MTN users are allowed to enjoy all these services and more on Ayoba for free- no data is required.