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The United Nations has warned that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a “humanitarian disaster of extraordinary proportions”, as violence and mass displacement is rapidly rising in the country’s southeast. A spokesperson for the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday that entrenched intercommunal conflict between several ethnic groups in Tanganyika province was “triggering spiraling displacement and human rights abuses”. “Moreover, fierce clashes between the Congolese armed forces and militias have continued since the end of January, while new armed groups threaten to wreak more havoc in the province,” Andrej Mahecic said in a statement. The surge in violence in Tanganyika – an area that is home to about three million people – was largely between the Twa, Luba and other ethnic groups. It comes amid more than 800 reported human rights abuses in the province over the first two weeks of February alone. “People fleeing for their lives near the provincial capital ...

It has emerge that Sugardem GH, a brand known in the public domain to be spearheaded by Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim lady was stolen. Allegedly, TV presenter Afia Pokuaa, used her popularity and fame to outsmart one Nana Ama Asantewaa Kwarkor who begun the initiative late last year. Nana Ama Asantewaa Kwarkor, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Modern Women of Wisdom International, is said to have formed the group ‘Sugardemministries’ in 2017 and has over 23,000 followers on Facebook. Vim Lady allegedly agreed to join the ‘Sugardemministries’ on air on Monday February 5, 2018 during the Kasiebo is Tasty midday news, when Nana Ama Asantewaa sent her a message introducing herself as the leader of ‘Sugardemministries’. Sources say Vim Lady was added to Sugardemministries’s page, only for her to notify the members a day to her program that her Sugardem is different from theirs and that she formed hers before theirs was formed. A Whatsapp chat between Vim lady and Nana Ama Asantewa...

A Muslim man in Sakumono in Accra who has remained committed to his wife accused of engaging in lesbianism and has even given birth to another child with her has been suffering constant threats and attacks from the Muslim youth in his neighbourhood. According to eyewitness accounts after the latest attack this past Monday, February 19, Mr. Morrison, a businessman, was out of the country at the time his wife was first accused of engaging in the forbidden act with another woman during a birthday party in May 2016. The two women were reportedly caught busily fondling and kissing each other in the washroom at the party, much to the anger of the irate youth who pounced on them and gave them severe beatings, the women were only lucky to be saved by a Police patrol team. The attacks did not end there and weeks of incessant chants and threats for the blood of Mrs. Morrison forced her to relocate with her two children abroad. But the problems have resurfaced, this time the attention of the y...

A middle-aged mother of four, simply called Maggie has reportedly slumped and died just hours before her traditional marriage in the Ugbeide area of Mosogar, Delta State. According to a report by Vanguard, Maggie’s partner had decided to pay the bride price after years of being together. A source simply identified herself as Ofua, told Vanguard that the marriage was slated for February 15 and 16, and that they had even slaughtered a cow that will be used for the ceremony, when the bride suddenly clutched her chest and screamed Ofua said: “We were rushing her to the hospital when the car ran out of fuel and before we could get fuel, she gave up the ghost.” Those who knew the late woman, described her as a nice person, who was fond of saying nice words to everyone she met. “She would greet you and ask of everybody including your husband and even your dog; we will miss her,“ said a woman who refused to disclose her name. The post Very Sad: Woman Dies Hours To Her Wedding appeared f...

Charlotte Flair’s pursuit for payback on The Riott Squad will culminate in a bitter showdown against Ruby Riott with the SmackDown Women’s Title on the line at WWE Fastlane. The latest chapter in the heated rivalry between The Queen and her rebel challenger occurred on the Jan. 30 episode of SmackDown LIVE when the trio of Riott, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan viciously attacked the champion in a 3-on-1 assault. The brutal beating left Flair laid out in the middle of the ring and nearly cost her the title when Carmella came within seconds of cashing in her Money in the Bank Contract. Since then, Charlotte has been on a mission, determined to gain retribution against Riott and her squad of scoundrels. The SmackDown Women’s Champion has defeated Morgan and Logan in singles matches but remains resolute in her quest to get her hands on The Riott Squad’s leader. Flair is so focused on getting payback that she agreed to ...

If there is anytime to be very careful, it is now. A man identified as Maxwell Chuks was caught somewhere in Lagos using MTN sim card attached to a sim pack to withdraw money from other people’s account. According to report, Maxwell Chuks inserts the sim pack into the ATM machine and type a code embedded on each account number written on a piece of paper for him. Found in his possession were a paper bearing account numbers of different people, MTN sim pack, and a pen. Now it seems robbery has gone digital. Titus Senato Titus shared the news on Facebook writing; Digital thieves in town, Nigerians please beware of who get or access your bank account infos. This man by name Maxwell Chuks was caught some where in Lagos, using Mtn sim card attached to a sim pack to withdraw money from other people’s account, the method he uses was to insert the sim pack into the ATM machine and type a code embedded on each account number written on a piece of paper for him. Found in his poss...

Small-scale miners demand immediate lift of ban.   The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners is calling on government to immediately lift the ban on their activities to save its members from further financial crisis. According to executives of the Association, their members have incurred $551 million over the ban period and the cost could worsen the financial woes of members if the ban continues. Addressing a news conference in Kumasi, General Secretary of the Association Godwin Armah said the ban is an infringement on their rights considering the legal backing which they have to mine. “The ban on small-scale mining has curtailed the legal rights of our members who held legal titles to mine their concessions because our members went the legal, prescribed procedure to obtain their license to mine,” he told journalists on Wednesday. The Association also says it is of the view that the ban on only small-scale mining is unfair and questioned why that has had to be so. “...

GNASSM BEAR TEETH AT GOV’T OVER REFUSAL TO LIFT BAN. The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners [ GNASSM ] have beard teeth at the government over its delay of lifting the barred on mining since last year. The association in a press engagement today at TUC Ashanti region has appealed to the government to put in place measures to lift the ban for legitimate license miner to operate. “The GNASSM has put in a place a comprehensive ROAD MAP to deal with the situation and also prepare the grounds towards the achievement of ROAD-REGULATION / SELF- POLICING of our members and the industry as a whole. We will be unveiling this in our next press engagement”, they stressed. The association reiterated” this can only be achieved if the ban is lifted ,and we want the ban to be lifted now”. There was a massive representation of other stakeholders, such as staff of Suame Magazine and others. The Regional Organizer Mr Kwaku Duah who spoke on behalf of the Association said ,their missio...

Nollywood Actress Steph Nora Okere in an interview has now revealed she was sexually harassed by a movie producer who put a knife to her neck. During the interview when asked if she has ever experienced sexual harassment before in Nollywood, actress Steph Nora Okere revealed in an exclusive interview with BroadwayTV that she has indeed been harassed by a producer who held an knife to her neck and told her to strip. Watch the video below. Recall that recently, Steph nora Okeke, stated that she is not in the same league with the likes of Omotola and Genevieve. She stated she had become popular before the duo gained their entry into the industry. She mentioned the likes of Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Susan Patrick and Alex Lopez as the set of actresses that could be considered as her mates in the industry: In her words: About Steph nora Okoke Steph nora Okoke started her acting career immediately after her compulsory Nation...

A final year student of Takoradi Technical University simply identified as Frank Darko builds a water bicycle and has obtained a full scholarship from the school. This scholarship was not just given because of his talent but in addition on the grounds that he deferred his education as a result of lack of cash. The distinct innovation grew to be known by the world after BBC decided to function it on their more than a few portals. The innovation soon went viral on social media, leaving many persons in awe of how the sort of piece was put together. Darko later revealed that he was inspired by the plight of some students who needed to swim before getting to college. So he invented the “water bicycle”. He said: “I was watching a documentary some years back and that i noticed institution kids swimming through a river before going to tuition. So, I told myself, what can i do to help these youngsters and that i began pondering. Sooner or later, I was in a position to provide you with this...

Using Phone Numbers to Find Out if Your Partner is Cheating Many women have experienced the mental agony of believing that their boyfriend or husband may be cheating on them but not being able to get any conclusive answers. As any woman who has been through this will tell you, it is a dreadful way to feel and can leave you mentally drained, feeling stressed, and can even make you physically ill over time. For those who think that their partner may be cheating, trying to find out the truth can be difficult. Asking someone outright often leads to either arguments or outright denial. Asking his friends means that it will probably get back to him and you are back to square one. Short of hiring a private detective to follow him everywhere, you could find yourself tearing your hair out in a bid to get answers. However, you can turn to modern technology to help you along. Has he been receiving a lot of phone calls?   It is important that you look out for signs that could indicate ...

3 arrested for illegal operations in a forest. The Anyinam District of the Forestry Commission has arrested three (3) for illegally entering the Atiwa Forest Reserved and cutting down trees. Briefing the media yesterday, the Anyinam district commissioner, Mr. Palma said, his men laid ambush at around 12am in the forest upon a tip off and got these guys arrested at exactly 5:30am. According to www.starmediaghana.com Eastern Regional Correspondent, Obrempong Nana Kwaku Ampomah, the names of the suspects are Richard Dompeh 25years, Kofi Asomanin 38years and Logo Kwabena 29years who all comes from Akwatia. They were arrested in the forest at Akyem Bomaa. They are currently detained at Kwabeng Police Station waiting to face the law today. The post 3 arrested for illegal operations in a forest. appeared first on Star Media Ghana .