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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will later today formally outdoor Prof. Jane Opoku-Agyemang as 2024 running mate of the party. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA). Prof. Opoku-Agyemang will be expected to address the nation on the NDC’s vision for a progressive, inclusive and prosperous Ghana, as well as the live-transforming policies of the party's visionary Flag-bearer for the 2024 general elections. The event is expected to be attended by several prominent figures within the NDC, including the former president and the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general elections,  John Dramani Mahama. Also in attendance will be members of Parliament and an array of distinguished guests from the Diplomatic Corps, the Clergy, Nananom, Women Groups, academia, representatives of Civil Society Organizations, Labour Organizations, and Creative Arts, among others. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, social media was abuzz with excitement as a video featuring Ghanaian singer King Promise surfaced, purportedly capturing his wedding day. In the footage, King Promise was seen adorned in traditional attire, accompanied by notable Ghanaian celebrities including superstar Sarkodie, Soafrican, DanceGodllyod, and Efia Odo. The images sparked widespread speculation about the singer's nuptials, sending fans into a frenzy. However, checks by Pulse.com.gh have revealed that the alleged wedding was, in fact, part of an upcoming music video and not an actual matrimonial ceremony. Credit: Pulse Ghana

Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade, killing all 10 crew on board. One of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground, footage published on local media showed. The incident took place at 09:30 local time (02:30 BST) in the Malaysian town of Lumut, which is home to a Royal Malaysian Navy base. There are no known survivors. "All victims were confirmed dead on site and the remains were sent to the [Lumut] Military Hospital for identification," said the Royal Malaysian Navy. It added that it would form a committee to investigate the cause of the incident. One of the helicopters, a HOM M503-3 with seven people on board, is believed to have crashed onto a running track. The other, a Fennec M502-6 carrying the other three victims, crashed into a swimming pool nearby. The state's fire and rescue department said it was alerted to the incident at 09:50 local time (01:50 GMT). Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "the nation mourns the heart-wrenching and soul-wrenching tragedy". "Condolences to all the families of the victims and prayers for strength to face this calamity," he said. In March, a Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed into the sea off Malaysia's Angsa Island during a training flight. The pilot, co-pilot and two passengers on board were found and rescued by fishermen. Credit: BBC

Breast cancer does not just affect women: men can develop the disease, too. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the United States is found in a male patient. Fortunately, early detection can make breast cancer easier to treat. What Is Breast Cancer? Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue, regardless of their sex at birth. During puberty, women develop more tissue in their breasts; men do not. However, men still have the small amount of breast tissue with which they were born. Like women, men can develop breast cancer in the lobules or ducts. Types of breast cancer include: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) Invasive ductal carcinoma Invasive lobular carcinoma As with other cancers, cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, and malignant cells can spread to other parts of the body. Among women, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Male breast cancer is very uncommon in men under the age of 50 – most cases of breast cancer occur in older men. Other risk factors for male breast cancer are: A family history of breast cancer High estrogen levels, which can be caused by certain medications or conditions such as cirrhosis Testicular disease or surgery Klinefelter syndrome, which is a genetic condition in which a male is born with an extra X chromosome Genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 While it may not be possible to prevent breast cancer, both male and female patients can lower their risk by maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. How to Perform a Self-Exam As with many other cancers, early detection is important. One of the best ways that both male and female patients can prevent breast cancer is through monthly self-examinations. When performing a breast self-exam, men should: Visually check each breast for changes in size, shape, and skin texture, such as puckering Lay their fingers flat against the breast and press down in a circular motion, starting at the outermost top edge of the breast and moving inward Feel for any unusual lumps or bumps Gently squeeze each nipple to check for discharge Check one breast at a time. Use the left hand to check the right breast and vice versa. Symptoms and Diagnosis Self-examinations are not a substitute for seeing a physician. All patients should have a yearly checkup with their primary care physician, during which they can discuss any changes to their body or overall health. Symptoms of male breast cancer can include: One or more breast lumps: A painless lump in the breast or armpit may develop. Changes to the skin: Dimpled, puckered, red, or scaly skin may appear on the breast. Sometimes, patients see several dimples or divots that look like the skin of an orange. Pain:A patient may experience unusual pain or sensitivity in the breast area. Nipple changes or discharge: When a patient has breast cancer, their nipple may turn inward or release discharge. If a patient is experiencing any of these symptoms, their physician will ask about any family history of cancer and perform a breast exam. They also may perform tests to take images of the breast and determine an accurate diagnosis: Mammogram Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Positron emission tomography (PET) scan Ultrasonography In addition to imaging tests, the physician may take a biopsy of the patient’s breast tissue for lab testing. Breast cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these methods. Credit: Rumcsi

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, left the country for the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State for a working visit. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dr Gideon Boako, the vice president is expected to meet the leader of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, as part of the working visit. The statement indicated that Dr Bawumia’s visit forms part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s relationship with Italy and the Vatican. "The Vice President, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, departed Ghana last night for a working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. This visit aims to further strengthen the enduring relations between Ghana, the Republic of Italy and Vatican State.“ Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to hold bilateral talks, including with His Holiness Pope Francis. The Pope's message of love, mercy, and inclusion, which he has devoted himself to promoting unity and mutual understanding between all peoples, has been embraced around the world. The meeting will highlight our common principles of peace, justice, and solidarity to guide us into a better future,” part of the statement reads. It added, "These diplomatic visits are part of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's efforts to strengthen connections with the global community" The Vice President was accompanied by some government officials”. Credit: Ghanaweb

Claims by a Ghanaian medical doctor, Dr Hanson Asare, that eating too much kenkey could lead to cancer have sparked a debate, with other medical professionals and the meal’s lovers challenging his assertion. While addressing a gathering at an event, he stated that the popular Ghanaian delicacy has high levels of aflatoxins, which are carcinogenic. “Kenkey is one of the best meals in Accra, but I tell you, most of the kenkey in Accra has high levels of aflatoxins that are carcinogenic. So if you’re a kenkey lover and eat it every day, you can get cancer from excess intake,” Dr. Hanson Asare said in a video circulating on social media. The medical doctor’s claims have upset some kenkey lovers, with many vowing to continue consuming their favourite meal regardless of the alleged health risk. Meanwhile, another medical practitioner, Dr Kofi Adum-Attah, disagreed with his colleague, stating that while it is true that the preparation stage of Kenkey, if not managed hygienically, could pose health risks to consumers, it is not entirely true that eating Kenkey could lead to cancer. “This matter was extensively dealt with some years ago, even by NMIMR. If the fermentation process is contaminated, fungus contamination can produce aflatoxins that may have carcinogenic effects. Our mothers usually are careful and properly discard the supernatant with the chaff as a matter of tradition and practice. Also, epidemiologically speaking, if that assertion were true, there would be hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people with cancer in the country attributable to kenkey consumption, but that is not the case, right?” Dr Adum-Attah wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in reaction to Dr Hanson Asare’s assertion. Kenkey is a traditional Ghanaian food made from fermented maize dough. It’s typically served as a staple food and is enjoyed with various accompaniments such as fish, soup, stew, or sauce. The fermentation process gives kenkey a slightly sour taste, and it’s often wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks before being cooked. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is a significant part of the culinary culture in Ghana. Source: PulseGhana

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has stated that his next government will give top priority to resolving the issues surrounding the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy if voted into power. This comes after some Ghanaians called on the flagbearer to provide measures on how free SHS will be executed and funded. John Dramani Mahama reveals his plans to boost the education sector when he met some teacher unions, including Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers. He said he would hold a stakeholder forum on education in his first 100 days as president to solicit inputs on how to improve and deliver quality education. “Within the first 100 days of me becoming president, we will hold a stakeholder dialogue on education. It will have as part of its focus the implementational bottlenecks of the Free SHS, but it is also going to deal with how we can improve financing and teaching and learning at the basic school level and so at that stakeholder’s engagement, NAGRAT, GNAT, parents, students, educational experts, everybody is going to be there and we are going to have a discussion on access, on equity, on affordability, and on financing our educational system. Credit: Thinknewsonline

A 2-year-old toddler is fighting for his life at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a vicious attack by a mixed Shepherd breed dog on Monday night. The harrowing attack resulted in severe injuries, including the tearing off of his buttocks and private parts, leaving the toddler in critical condition. The sudden and ferocious nature of the attack left the family and witnesses in shock and disbelief. As the toddler battles through immense pain, his mother, with tears in her eyes, recounts the haunting events of that tragic night when her baby’s life was endangered. “I stepped into the washroom to relieve myself while my child slept peacefully in the courtyard. Suddenly, I heard his cry, assuming it was merely because I had briefly left his side.” “I rushed back only to find the dog attacking my baby inside the mosquito net where we had been sleeping”, Sarah Aboagye, the mother disclosed to TV3’s Godwin Asediba. The father, Eugene Addo, who also happens to work for the owner of the dog, expressed deep disappointment over the owner’s reluctance to fully accept responsibility for the incident, despite their supposed close relationship. “My boss brought my wife and child from the Eastern Region to Accra because he disapproved of me spending too much time away with my family”, he explained. “Where I sleep is a small security room, which gets hot and uncomfortable for the baby. That’s why they sleep outside in the compound of the house. My boss initially expressed interest in finding a place for them, but after we located one and informed him about it, he chose to ignore our request”. “I witnessed my son’s desperate struggle with the dog until he managed to break free and run to me for comfort. It was then that I noticed something was terribly wrong. Turning on the light, I saw that the dog had scratched his face and bitten off portions of his buttocks”, Eugene Addo narrated in tears. Medical call and mounting bills According to Dr. Glover Addy, a plastic surgeon of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the injuries inflicted by the dog are severe, requiring intensive treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. However, the mounting medical bills are posing a significant financial burden for the already distressed parents. Dr. Glover Addy, a dedicated plastic surgeon at the hospital, is leading the efforts to provide the best possible care and treatment for the toddler, working tirelessly to ensure his recovery. Despite attempts to seek answers and accountability, the owner of the dog has remained tight-lipped about the incident, refusing to speak on camera. However, eyewitnesses who were present during the attack have come forward to shed light on the tragic events. “We heard the dog barking and saw the mother of the baby running so fast to get a car for the baby,” a neigbour said. As the home of the family grapples with shock and sadness over the incident, there is a growing call for accountability and support for the toddler and his family. Credit: 3news

News coming indicates that Ghanaian gospel musician, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as “KODA,” has reportedly passed on. The confirmation is said to have been given by a source close to the family. According to Metro TV Ghana, he passed on in the early hours of Sunday morning after battling with a short illness. Further details by attractivemustapha say that the award-winning, talented artiste had been battling kidney disease for an extended period. KODA, celebrated for his uplifting melodies and soulful compositions, has left an indelible mark on the Ghanaian music scene. With hits like ‘Nsempii,’ ‘Nkwa Abodoo,’ ‘Yapai,’ and ‘Adorso’ to his credit, his music resonated deeply with audiences, inspiring hope and faith," the report said. He was 45. About KODA Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (KODA) was a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist who was based in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. Celebrated as one of the definitive sounds of Ghana’s influential contemporary gospel music, KODA was a multi-award-winning artiste passionate about sharing the gospel and helping shape the sound and music direction of others through music production. He produced music for the likes of the late Danny Nettey, Ps. Joe Beechem, Nii Okai, Halal Afrika, Eugene Zuta, and more. KODA’s discography includes 3 studio albums, 2 live albums, and 2 instrumental/ jazz albums. ‘Keteke’ was his 6th vocal album.He is well-known for popular gospel songs such as ‘Nkwaa Abodo’, ‘Nsem Pii’, ‘Adooso’ and ‘Hossana’.Others are ‘Poma Dadaa’, ‘Amen’ and ‘Zion Song’.Many tributes continue to flood social media platforms. Credit: Ghanaweb

Ghanaian musician Irene Logan has married her partner in a stunning customary ceremony. The grandiose event happened on Friday, April 19, 2024. Irene tied the knot with her prince charming, Joey. This was barely 24 hours after pictures of her surprised bridal shower popped up on social media. A video shared on Instagram captured the singer adorned in a colourful green kente outfit enjoying the lovely and thrilling moments on her special day. Irene joyfully danced her heart out together with her bridal team members who were all dressed in green outfits and golden headbands. Irene looked stunning and eschewed beautiful smiles for the cameras while enjoying one of the best moments in her life. Credit: 3news

President Akufo-Addo’s personal driver, Joseph Addo has filed his nomination to contest the La Dedekotopon NPP Parliamentary primary on April 27, 2024. Joseph Addo who was vetted and approved by the party’s Greater Accra Elections Committee says he will win the seat back for the NPP. “I was born and bred here in La, I have lived all my life here so I am not new in this constituency.” The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected Parliamentary Candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh resigned for personal reasons. The MCE for the area, Solomon Kotey Niikio has also filed his nomination to contest. Joseph Addo who has served as President Akufo-Addo’s driver for over 20 years says he has helped IN the development of the constituency. “I have helped the youth in this area get jobs and employment in government agencies” He added that, “Recently when the party needed an office space after the destruction of the old office, I personally worked to get a new office for the party”. Joseph Addo is confident of winning the primary on April 27th and win the main election on December 7. The NPP lost the La Dedekotopon seat in the 2020 election to the NDC’s Rita Naa Odoley Sowah. The NPP is hoping to recapture the seat in the December polls. Credit: Citinewsroom

The family of the legendary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo known as K.K. Kabobo has announced a week memorial service for the late singer. The one-week observation has been scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at the Police Depot Social Centre in Tesano, Accra. K.K. Kabobo whose music touched the hearts of many, succumbed to liver disease on Thursday, March 14, 2024 while he was being rushed to the hospital for treatment. Prior to his death, Kabobo had been on medication and was receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). Weeks prior to his death, the ‘Onyame Ehu Wu‘ hitmaker had revealed he had been unwell for months and the expenses of the family to aid in his treatment were not enough. Many people including former President John Mahama, Samira Bawumia, Wendy Shay and the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) all donated to fund KK Kabobo’s medical bills. K.K. Kabobo was a veteran highlife musician with an extensive recognition for some of his most popular songs, such as ‘Onyame Ahu Wo’, ‘Nyatse Nyatse Girl’, and ‘Running Away’. Credit: 3news