Faure Gnassingbe declared winner of Togo elections

By Philip Otuo,

Faure Gnassingbe has won the Togo elections held on Saturday, according to the electoral commission.

Gnassingbe garnered about 59% of the vote to be re-elected for a third term. He has been in power since 2005 after taking over from his father Gnassingbe Eyadema.

His late father took power in a coup in 1967.

Blind footballer scores incredible solo goal

BY Philip Otuo,

This is extraordinary.

During a game of blind football between France and Germany last week, Yvan Wouandji scored an astonishing solo goal. The Frenchman has represented his country in the Paralympics but it is hard to imagine he has ever scored a better goal.

Two kids burnt to death in tanker explosion

Philip Otuo,

Two children have been burnt to death in a tanker explosion at Kokode a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region.

The explosion occurred Sunday evening while the tanker was discharging fuel at a filling station.

Ghana closes border to Togo ahead of elections Apr 24, 2015 at 8:10am

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The Ghana border with Togo will be closed by midnight ahead of Saturday’s Presidential elections in the West African country.

Ghanaian officials have already set up a joint border patrol team to secure the border and nearby communities.

Sad News : Toafom thrown into mourning after 3-year-old girl is killed by speeding car

By Philip Otuo,

The death of a three-year-old girl, after she was knocked down by a vehicle at Toafom in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region, has sparked anger among residents.

Little Tiffany Antwiwaa died at the Pramso Saint Michael Catholic Hospital after she was hit by a bus in a convoy of district co-ordinating directors attending a colleague's funeral at Worakese.

The bus, which belongs to the Jachie Pramso Senior High School is said to have hit little Tifafany as she tried to cross the road.

Bees Kill Boy, 7

By Philip Otuo,

A quest to taste rat meat has resulted in the shocking death of a seven-year-old boy. Ali was reportedly stung to death by a horde of angry bees on Sunday morning whilst hunting for rats in a bush at Nebehi Apuoyem.

Evans 9, and Kwabena, 8, who accompanied Ali for the hunting expedition sustained injuries after the wild bees' attack.

The deceased, who was a Muslim, was buried Sunday afternoon by his family in accordance with his religion.

Evans and Kwabena, whose conditions were critical, were said to be responding to treatment at Afari Community Hospital.

Nana Kwasi Kyere, an eye witness, said the three boys left their homes to hunt for rats that fateful morning.

International Blind Sport Federation announce venue change for women's goalball at World Games

By Philip Otuo,
A switch of venues for the women’s goalball at the World Games has been announced by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), with events to be switched to the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium at the Olympic Park in Seoul.

The tournament was due to be held in the Jamsil Sports Complex but has been moved following a request from the Organising Committee; however no official reason has been given for the change.

The IBSA have confirmed that there will be no alterations to the women’s goalball schedule, which was released at the start of this month.

AIBA and Turkey sign hosting agreement for European Rio 2016 qualification event in Istanbul

By Philip Otuo,

C K Wu, President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA), has signed a host nation agreement with Turkey for the European Rio 2016 Olympic Games qualifying event, set to take place in Istanbul next year.

AIPS Web Site - Korea Agency and Special Olympics sign Agreement

AIPS Web Site - Korea Agency and Special Olympics sign Agreement

Usain Bolt runs as guide for blind Paralympic champion Guilhermina in Rio

By Philip Otuo,
Six-time Olympic champion from Jamaica trains with Brazil’s three-time Paralympic champion ahead of 'Mano a Mano' event.

Brazilian Paralympian Terezinha Guilhermina runs with Usain Bolt of Jamaica as her guide during an exhibition in preparation for the Mano a Mano Athletics Challenge at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. © • Getty Images

Brazil’s three-time Paralympic sprinting champion Terezinha Guilhermina unveiled her new guide on Saturday (18 April) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, none other than Jamaica’s six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt!

Xenophobic attacks: Ghanaians to be evacuated if necessary - Hannah Tetteh

By Philip Otuo,

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh says Ghanaians who are at risk of xenophobic attacks in South Africa would be evacuated if necessary.

According to her, a decision would be taken after today's meeting at the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs with African ambassadors to discuss the attacks which started in the coastal city of Durban.

Xenophobic attacks: Sue South Africa gov’t over deaths - Faibille

By Philip Otuo,

SA president Zuma has condemned the attacks

African countries whose nationals have lost their lives as a result of the xenophobic attacks in South Africa can sue the Rainbow Nation, a Ghanaian lawyer Egbert Faibille Jnr has argued.

Sulley Muntari's wife Menaye Donkor is pregnant

By Philip Otuo,

Sulley Muntari and Menaye Donkor are expecting their first child.

The couple have been married since December 2010.

ECOWAS condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa

By Philip Otuo,

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has condemned the barbaric, criminal and xenophobic murder of innocent African foreigners in South Africa, urging the South African Government to act quickly to stop the increasing wave of attacks across its country.

Akufo-Addo condemns “sickening” xenophobic attacks in SA

By Philip Otuo,

Nana Akufo-Addo

The ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa where a Ghanaian is reported to have lost his life is “sickening and despicable”, according to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

12 Ghanaian, Nigerian migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea

By Philip Otuo,

About 12 Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants have been confirmed dead after they were thrown into the Mediterranean Sea.

The twelve were drowned after a fight broke out between Christians and Muslims who were migrating from Libya to Italy.

Dumsor caused about 13,000 job cuts - Employers Association

By Philip Otuo,

The Ghana Employers Associations has confirmed that close to 13,000 workers have been sacked in the last four months.

According to employers, the situation can be solely blamed on the ongoing power crisis and the resultant increase in the cost of production.

Ghanaians in SA at risk as xenophobic attacks escalate

By Philip Otuo,

Ghanaians living in South Africa are at risk as xenophobic attack is on the rise in the Rainbow Nation, Starr News has learnt.

AIBA unveils logo for 2015 World Boxing Championships

By Philip Otuo,

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has today unveiled the logo for the 2015 World Championships in Doha.

The logo includes a series of elements representing host nation Qatar with a sharp shape of a boxer serving as a central element and representing the shape of the country's flag centre.

The burgundy and white colours are traditionally Qatari, while yellow represents the country’s sand.

Rows over All-Africa Games is a "chronic disease" claims top politician

By Philip Otuo,

Political divisions surrounding organisation of the All-Africa Games is a "chronic disease" within sport in the continent, Ugandan Sports Minister Charles Bakkabulindi claimed at the African International Sports Convention (CISA) .

The build-up to the event in Brazzaville, Congo has been overshadowed by a row over ownership of the 50th anniversary of the Games between the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the African Union Sports Council (AUSC).

Currently, AUSC are organising the event and the two parties are still at loggerheads, with a solution to the problems before the event begins in September appearing unlikely.

The dispute has cost the All-Africa Games the opportunity to serve as a qualification event for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, meaning a lack of interest among athletes.

Bakkabulindi claims African sport leaders need to alter their way of thinking if the event, due to be held between September 4 and 19, is to have any chance of being a success.

"We need to change our attitude towards the way we look at things," he said.

"There are major problems at the moment and it is becoming a chronic disease.

"We need to get rid of the word ownership and look at forming partnerships for the future of the All-Africa Games."

IAAF President Lamine Diack believes Africa will struggle to produce an effective All African Games due to rows over organisation of the event in Brazzaville. 

Azumah tips Pacquiao

By Philip Otuo,

Boxing legend, Azumah Nelson has tipped Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquiao to defeat Floyd Mayweather if their May 2, bout travels the full distance although he admits that the American was a slight favourite for the clash.

How to lighten dark lips

By Philip Otuo,

Lips go dark because of health reasons, eating habits, smoking, skin reaction to makeup products, etc. It's not too late to get your original lips back.

•       See a doctor – change in lip colour could be a sign of a serious health issue.

•       After brushing your teeth, brush your lips too.This will help to exfoliate and remove any dead skin cells on your lips. Try this twice a day – morning and evening.

Extremely Graphic videos: South African are killing Foreigners under the disguise of Xenophobic

By Philip Otuo,

Extremely graphic videos of foreign nationals appearing to be of Zimbabwean and Somalian nationality being attacked in South African townships have gone viral on social media, leaving us shell shocked.

The disturbing videos show locals attacking and burning foreigners alive and, in some instances, looting their shops. Their crime is being foreign immigrants.

One thing that has left a lot to be desired is the absence of the South African Police Service’s intervention. Could this be because foreign lives do not matter to them?

YFM presenter kidnapped more than three times – Police

By Philip Otuo,

It has emerged that the YFM presenter who was kidnapped in Takoradi in the Western region has experienced the ordeal more than three times.

According to police sources, the broadcaster has in the past been kidnapped in similar fashion by yet-to-be identified individuals in the region.

Adaeze Onyinyechie Ayoka popularly known as Miss Ada was allegedly kidnapped for a week whilst working for Yfm.

Special Olympics Ghana focuses on the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

By Philip Otuo,

Special Olympics Ghana (SOG) and the Three Kings School Committee held a special training at the school to address Ghana’s absence at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. This absence had left coaches very disappointed after the hard work they had put into preparing their athletes for the games. 

The special training focused on revising and polishing the skills needed for the program to be eligible to take part in the 2015 World Summer Games. The training emphasised that in order for the program to succeed it was important that divisioning was done well; this would make it easier for the program to track progress.

Hillary Clinton declares 2016 Democratic presidential bid

By Philip Otuo,

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has formally entered the 2016 race for the White House in a bid to become the first woman US president.

She launched her campaign website on Sunday, telling Americans she wanted to be their "champion".

Manny Pacquiao releases patriotic music video ahead of Floyd Mayweather bout

By Philip Otuo,

 Manny Pacquiao has once again shown there is more than one string to his bow by directing and performing in a music video which highlights his poverty-stricken homeland. 

The Filipino really is a multi-talented individual having tried his hand at basketball and acting during his professional career in boxing. 

Pacquiao has also taken a keen interest in politics over the years, with the 36-year-old even finding time to stand for congressional seats in the Philippines.

Manny Pacquiao releases clip of his new music video

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Teacher arrested for writing WASSCE for girlfriend

By Philip Otuo,

Police at Kukurantumi in the Eastern region are questioning a basic school teacher who attempted writing the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for his girlfriend.

The teacher was handed over to the police by invigilators who supervised the exams at the Bright senior high school.

Autism Is Treatable with Coconut Oil- Food Scientists Reveals

By Philip Otuo

 Dr Kaku Kyiamah, a renowned Food Scientist has revealed that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain can be treated with the appropriate diet and support.
He noted that designed meaningful dietary strategies based on short and medium chain saturated fatty acids, found mainly in breast milk, coconut oil and palm kernel oil can manage, cure and even prevent autism.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Dr Kyiamah explained that to avoid autism, breast feeding was very essential and should be undertaken for about two years and the breast milk should contain very high levels of saturated fatty acids and the mono unsaturated oleic acid with little or no long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids.

HomeNewsLocalMen Demand Sex Before Funding Our Campaign – Female MP

By Philip Otuo,
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Asokwa constituency in the Ashanti Region,Patricia Appiagyei has lashed out at men seeking erotic favours from women before agreeing to support them.

According to the legislator, the practice is becoming alarming and does not augur well in encouraging more women into politics.

The former Kumasi mayor’s comments follow the New Patriotic Party’s affirmative action policy which has since been reversed.

WB gives Nigeria US$200m to end polio

By Philip Otuo,

The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved US$200 million of additional financing of the International Development Association (IDA) for the final push to eradicate polio and sustain routine immunisation for children under five years and women of reproductive age in Nigeria.

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Floyd using $25,000 mouthpieces with diamonds, gold and $100 bills in them

By Philip Otuo,

Floyd Mayweather uses multiple mouthpieces that are worth $25,000 each, and has actual gold, diamonds, and money in it.

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will in fact have real money in his mouth when he faces Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd. The 38-year-old had custom mouth pieces made for his upcoming mega-fight and each of them cost a whopping $25,000.

Why is it that expensive? Custom fitted mouth guards already cost a lot in general, but the price tag has been upped significantly because of what Floyd asked to be put in them. TMZ has it:

White House unveils new Obama family portrait

By Philip Otuo,

President Barack Obama is pictured with first lady Michelle and their daughters Malia, 16, (left) and Sasha, 13, (right).

(CNN)The Obamas had a picture-perfect Easter Sunday.

White House photographer Pete Souza published a photo to his Instagram account of the family in the White House Rose Garden on Sunday.

The photo is of President Barack Obama with first lady Michelle, and first daughters Malia, 16, and Sasha, 13. The portrait even includes the White House pups Sunny and Bo.

On this year's Easter Sunday, the first family attended the Easter ceremony at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandra, Virginia.

The Official Portrait of the First Family, October 23, 2009. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are pictured with their daughters Sasha, 8, (left) and Malia, 11, (right).

The White House has only released two other official portraits of the first family in the past. This portrait was the first of the family was taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz in 2009.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia, 13, (left) and Sasha, 10, sit for a family portrait in the Oval Office, December 11, 2011.

The second official White House portrait, taken by White House Photographer Pete Souza on December 11, 2011, features the first family after attending Sunday church services.

The White House also released a photo of the Obamas alone without children and a special message from the president about wishing American families a happy Passover and Easter.

You Must See This PHOTOS: Wiyaala Noella Displays Some Manly Body in Bikini

By Philip Otuo,

Is Wiyaala not looking hot in her bikini dress? I’m loving her.

Cameroon to Host African football championships

By Philip Otuo,

 Cameroonian Capital Douala has been selected as the host for this years 2nd IBSA Blind Football African Championhips from October 16th to October 25th 2015.  The championships will be hosted by the Cameroonian Sports Federation for the Visually Impaired (FECASDEV).
 The IBSA Football Committee is delighted to announce the dates and venue for this year's African football championships in the B1 (totally blind) category.

The African championships will act as a qualifying tournament for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, with the winning team taking a slot to the games.

Morocco are the reigning African champions as they won the first African championships, held last year.
Ghana is expected to take part in the championship for the first time.

PHOTO : Meet Gen. Buhari's Family

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Gen. Buhari's Family

Sad News : Falling Coconut tree kills fisherman

By Philip Otuo,

 Half Assini, March 31, GNA - Tragedy hit New Town Wharf, a fishing community near Half Assini, when a falling coconut tree fell on a fisherman, Mallam Amidu Akye Kwante, resulting in his death later on Sunday.