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HEALTH BENEFIT OF PINEAPPLES
This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease.

Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others.
1. Help with your mental health
Getting enough amino acid, along with other nutrients like vitamin B is essential to keep your neurological system up and running smoothly – for enough energy and positive mood hormones.
- Improve fertility
As free radicals can damage the reproductive system, getting a regular intake of antioxidants pineapples is highly recommended for couples trying to conceive.Vitamin C, and the other vitamins and minerals present can positively affect both male and female fertility.Reduce blood pressure
- Strengthen your nails
If your organism lacks vitamin A and B, your nails are likely to break and crack a lot.

To keep your nails strong and healthy, use pineapple. A source of both, it could be applied topical and munched regularly.

.Prevent hair loss and make it thicker

Vitamin C antioxidant properties are a powerful mean against free radicals that damage hair growth. Pineapple extracts, when applied to the scalp, are known to provide vital nutrients to the follicles to make your hair grow better, thicker, and more shiny.

Story by Mavis Davor
October 28, 2019
Acting now is tough – Nikki Samonas

Actress and Model Nikki Samonas says being a movie actress now is very difficult.

According to her, the industry has been very slow although she gets scripts, they do not come in like they used to.

She made this known when she spoke to Graphic Showbiz in an interview.

She said “Sincerely, I wish things were much better with our movie sector than they are now because productions across the country have been slow. I still get scripts for roles but the numbers are not encouraging as in previous years where you could get 15 scripts in a year”.

The actress said, for now, she has decided with her management to concentrate on emceeing duties.

But was quick to add that she may come back to Television presenting when the time is right.

Story by:Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

October 28, 2019
Down pour compel Kotoko’s CAF Confederations Cup clash with FC San Pedro to be pulled back

The crucial first leg tie between Asante Kotoko and FC San Pedro in the final playoff round in the CAF Confederations Cup has been ditched following heavy rainfall in Kumasi.

The rain picked up from the first half but both sides played through until the end of the first half which ended goalless at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The rains picked up at closure and made the pitch soaked up and not friendly for a competitive football game.

Following tests by the match officials, they took the decision to call off the match after they had consulted with the match commissioner for the day as well as both captains for the respective clubs.

It is understood that Kotoko will host the replay at the same venue on Monday, October 27, 2019, at 15:00GMT.

They will be gunning for a good results against FC San Pedro to ensure the second leg which will be played in Cote d’Ivoire becomes easier.

Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

October 28, 2019
‘Things Fall Apart : Kofi Kinaata

Kofi Kinaata released new song titled ‘Things Fall Apart’

Things Fall Apart Lyrics

Nti Nyame Som paa na y3 som yaa, Nti Nyame Sum paa na y3sum yaa Things Fall Apart

Download: Kofi Kinaata” Things Fall Apart

October 26, 2019
SIX WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HANDS AND NAILS

While you may not pay as much attention to other parts of your body as you do your face, hair and waistline, your hands and nails are sometimes neglected.

Contrary to popular belief, the state of your hands and nails says a lot about you. People notice how they look like when you stretch out your hand to greet clients or even during or daily encounters with others.

Maintaining healthy hands and nails doesn’t always have to be stressful and time consuming. Quite the contrary!

There are many simple ways in which you can take care of them without spending too much time and money. Here are some.

1. Moisturize

This is perhaps the most essential way to keep them healthy. Nails and hands naturally have some oil layer to protect them from bacteria and keep them moisturized.

2.Get a manicure

While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, getting a manicure should be part of your monthly self-care routine. Manicures are a great way to keep your hands and nails in top shape either at salons or at home. If you want a more pocket-friendly way, consider looking up tutorials on how to do simple manicures at home and buy your own tools.

3. Protect your hands.

When doing chores, our hands often get in contact with corrosive cleaning chemicals that leave our hands feeling dry and our nails looking weak and brittle. It is therefore important to invest in good and durable gloves that will keep your hands protected as you carry out your usual chores.

4. Hygiene

This is very essential when you want to maintain heathy nails and hands. Your hands gather a lot of dirt and bacteria on a daily basis. When you touch other parts of your body, say your face, or eat without washing your hands, you spread this dirt and bacteria leading to unpleasant skin rashes and other infections. As you shower, use a nail brush to remove the dirt that is lodged under the nails as a way to keep them clean and healthy.

Story by: Mavis Davor.

October 22, 2019
UNIQUE WAYS TO GET THE GUY YOU LIKE..

You’ve tried it all. Playing hard to get, dressing like you’re ready to walk a runway in Milan, doing your makeup all fancy – but he still won’t notice you. That’s because guys usually don’t care what kind of jeans you’re wearing, or how “on fleek” your eyeliner is. They might think you look bomb, but that’s not going to seal the deal for longer than one night. If you want to really win him over, there are a few unique, lesser-known ways to get the guy of your dreams.

1.Compliment Him

We all know how nice it is to be completely flattered by someone, so why wouldn’t you want to give your crush the same attention? If he looks hot in sweatpants or hats, let him know. Something as simple as “That shirt looks really nice on you,” or “Your hair looks good like that” could make his day. And if you’ve never even spoken to him before, complimenting him will put you on his radar. He now knows you and will recognize you the next time he sees you, all because you told him something nice. This step can be hard, so take it slow if you need to and approach it when the time is right.

2. Be Passionate About What You Like

There’s nothing sexier than someone who knows what they’re talking about. Seriously – how hot would it be if your crush completely schooled you on something he’s interested in? Even if you know nothing about Rugby or how to operate a camera, as soon as your crush starts talking about it, you’re pulled in. It’s the same for guys. They want to hear you talk passionately about something, and especially if it brings conversation. Start talking about something you love, whether it’s your dog or your future career goals.

3. Cool it with the makeup

If you’re a MUA or a beauty fanatic, don’t change who you are for a guy. And if you just enjoy doing yourself up, keep doing you. However, if you find yourself putting a bunch of makeup on so your crush will notice you, maybe it’s time to just cover some spots and put on a bit of mascara and call it a day. Your natural beauty is important when it comes to attracting a guy. They won’t be paying attention to how well you blend your contour – they will be looking at your eyes and your smile. Trust me on this one.

4. Prosper In Your Own Life

You should always try and do this, but it’s also important when it comes to dating and attracting someone. If he sees that you’re having fun, getting great grades, and achieving your goals all on your own, he’s going to notice and be proud of you.

Story by: Mavis Davor.

October 22, 2019
ABINKYI TRADERS ANGRY OVER SELF ENSTOOLED QUEENMOTHER

Traders of Abinkyi market in the Ashanti region have expressed dissatisfaction over a self acclaimed queenmother of the market, describing her as unvaluable and underserve hence calling for her immediate dismissal.

According to the traders, Famey3 who claim to be the queenmother of Abinkyi market, unlawfully extort money from traders in the name of been the queenmother of the Ashanti kingdom of which they know for sure it’s a fraudulent act on her side.

“Nobody enstooled her as a queen, yet she claims. We know how Otumfour and the Asantehemaa do their things, they would have officially introduced her to us. We don’t want this extortionist, they said.

Chairman of the Abinkyi market traders, Mr. Isaac Boabeng speaking to DFM’s morning show host Agyaba Koranteng said, the traders noticed Madam Fameye crowning herself with some police officers and some nurses claiming to have been made the Queen mother which is not the case.

They therefore call on Otumfour and the Asantehemaa to put Fameye in her right order.She is not here with us, we don’t want her”, he said.

He pleaded with the Ashanti regional police command to kindly investigate this issue since there is litigation over this issue, though he commended them for their good works.

Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

October 21, 2019
‘I will always save My People: Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex has insisted he will “always” protect his family, adding that he “will not be bullied into playing a game that killed my mum”.

Speaking in an ITV documentary, the duke said he did not want a “repeat of the past”.

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex said her British friends warned her not to marry the prince due to media scrutiny.

The royal couple were interviewed by Tom Bradby during their tour of southern Africa in September.

Prince Harry, 35, was asked if he worried whether his wife may face the same pressures in the spotlight as his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997.

He said: “I will always protect my family, and now I have a family to protect.

“So everything that she (Diana) went through, and what happened to her, is incredibly important every single day, and that is not me being paranoid, that is just me not wanting a repeat of the past.”

Following recent newspaper reports of a rift between the Sussexes and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry said he and his brother, Prince William, have “good days” and “bad days”.

He added: “We are brothers. We will always be brothers.

“We are certainly on different paths at the moment but I will always be there for him as I know he will always be there for me.”

The prince later described his mental health and the way he deals with the pressures of his life as a matter of “constant management”.

He said: “I thought I was out of the woods and then suddenly it all came back, and this is something that I have to manage.

“Part of this job is putting on a brave face but, for me and my wife, there is a lot of stuff that hurts, especially when the majority of it is untrue.”

The Africa tour was Prince Harry, Meghan and their baby son Archie’s first official royal tour as a family.

The duchess, who married Prince Harry at Windsor Castle in May 2018 and gave birth to their son Archie this year, spoke about her experiences as a new royal since that marriage.

Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

October 21, 2019
2020 CHAN Qualifier: Burkina Faso defeats Ghana

The Black Stars B have failed to qualify to the CHAN Championship for the third consecutive time after drawing goalless with Burkina Faso in the second leg of the qualifier.

After losing the first leg at home by a 0-1, Maxwell Konadu and his charges were hoping to overturn the results in Ouagadougou but a goalless draw means the local Stallions qualifies on (1-0) aggregate.

Maxwell Konadu made two changes to the team that lost the final of the WAFU Championship against Senegal a week ago.

Starting Felix Annan and Benjamin Afutu ahead of Eric Ofori Antwi and the injured James Akaminko.

The Cracker between the two sides got incepted with much anticipation of greatness and brightness.

Burkina Faso were the better side in the early stages as they looked to unsettle Ghana.

But a solid defensive display and energetic midfield saw the first half the game end 0-0.

Ghana raised their tempo after the recess as they went all out in search of the opener, but couldnt break the resolute Burkina Faso defense.

Despite creating a lot of chances, Ghana couldn’t find the back of net.

Felix Annan on the other hand produced some good some decent saves to denied the home side.

None of the sides was able to find the back of the net as the referee blew his whistle for the end of the game.

Burkina Faso qualifies 1-0 on aggregate, whilst Ghana miss out at the CHAN tournament for the third consecutive times.

Filed by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

October 21, 2019
Central Market Kumasi : 54 shops damaged.

A dawn fire has swept through about 54 shops at the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, destroying properties worth thousands of Ghana cedis.

According to some victims, the fire started at about 2am on Sunday from one of the container shops and spread to other structures.

Items including empty sacks, cosmetic products as well as food ingredients were burnt in the fire.

Although the official cause of the fire is not yet known, affected shop owners are pointing to an electrical fault.

Firefighters were said to have had a hard time dousing the fire as they struggled to get access through the congested marketplace.

Some affected shop owners have already begun rebuilding their structures. Some of the revealed.

“I sell empty sacks. As at when we heard of the news and got to the grounds, the fire was really serious. We weren’t allowed to go close because of how dangerous it was. By the time they quenched the fire, our shops had been burnt to ashes. We are appealing on government to support us financially to rebuild our shops,” a gentleman said.

“I was called around 1:30 am to rush to the market because my shop was on fire. This is the first time the market has been set on fire for the fifteen years that I’ve been working here. We can’t really tell what the cause is. I sell drinks and water. I had three fridges in there and one costs about 20million cedis,” another lady lamented.

Meanwhile, officials of the National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO have said they will collaborate with the fire officers to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

Roland Oduro who is in charge of operations at the Manhyia South sub-metro for NADMO said: “we gathered about 54 shops were destroyed by this fire. It’s really bad that this thing has to happen at this time of the year. Per our investigations, we have two different causes. Some are saying power fluctuation; others are saying faulty metres. But we’ll collaborate with the Fire Service and get to know the real cause of the disaster.”

Story by:Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

October 21, 2019
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS CRYING OVER REDUCTION OF THEIR EX-GRATIA.

Assembly members of the Bibiani Ahwiaso Bekwai municipal have held a press conference to express their displeasure about the reduction of their Ex-Gratia by the minister of local government.

According to the assembly members, the municipal assembly has already agreed on budget approval of Ghc4000 per each assembly member meanwhile ministry of local government has also issued directives that District assembly are to pay their members Ghc1000, Municipal Assembly is also to pay their members Ghc1500 and Metropolitans are to pay GHC2000 as their Ex-Gratia and the assembly members see it be on call for.

They also said again that it is an insult and they are asking the minister of local government how much does minister or members of Parliament take home as Ex-Gratia. They are telling the minister of local government to change his statement as soon as possible.

Story by Emmanuel Koranteng.

October 18, 2019
More rains await till November- Meteo Service

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is predicting more rains as the country is in the minor rainy season.

The agency said the volume of rain being experienced across the country in recent times may appear to be abnormal however it is not out of place to experience heavier rains in the minor season compared to what is recorded in the major raining season.

Head of Forecasting at GMet, Mr. Joseph Poturphy in a Citi News interview which was monitored by dikoder.com said the Agency is collating the rainfall data to determine if the rains being experienced currently are unusual.

He stressed that the public needs to be mindful of the daily forecast issued by the Meteo Agency before stepping out to avoid any inconvenience.

“Whatever is happening now may be strange but it is not too strange because currently, we are in the minor seasons and sometimes more prominently more than the major season. We will collate all the data and see how the minor season has fared against the major rainy season. For the rain, it will go into the early part of November.”

Story by: Pearl Abaidoo -Abbam |DFM|DIKODER.COM|

October 14, 2019
ACCIDENT AT OFANKOR OVERPASS 15 PEOPLE IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

Fifteen people are in critical condition following an accident on the Ofankor Barrier overpass on the Accra-Kumasi road.

The accident Monday morning involves three vehicles; a commercial ‘trotro’ vehicle, a trailer truck and a saloon car.

More soon.

Story by Emmanuel koranteng. |DFM|DIKODER.COM

October 14, 2019
JOIN GHANA RED CROSS SOCIETY NOW TO SAVE LIFE

Ghana Red Cross Society Wenchi Branch of the Bono Region has embarked on Internal excursion at the Wenchi Methodist Hospital they visited then emergency Unit, Blood Band, German Ward, Theatre, Mortuary, etc.

After the Excursion some of the Members of the Ghana Red Cress Society Wenchi Branch of the Bono Region has advised the Youth to Join Red Cross and save lives as they have been thought, they also added that we should humble ourselves after Visiting the Mortuary because “MAN NEVER IS” NIPA NSƐ HWEE

Honorable AbuKaamu Mohammed former Assemblyman for Wenchi Electoral Area, Ghana Red Cross Society Coordinator Region for Wenchi Branch of the Bono Congratulated the Members for the Excursion and said the Red Cross Society is said to Trained Teachers, Nurses, Police among others.

Today’s Excursion has made some Brave and Courageous Members calm down and humble themselves too after the Mortuary because that is the end of every Human Being.

Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

October 14, 2019
Offinso North DCE eulogizes NPP gov’t

The highly praised District Chief Executive for Offinso North, Hon. David Kwasi Asare Boakye affectionately called “Adwuma Wura” is expressing his gratitude to President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo and the NPP government for the genius and visionary NABCO initiative to handle graduate unemployment which had nearly become a national security threat.

The Offinso North DCE maintained that some departments in the district that lacked human resources as a result of less staff are now filled to capacity as all the personnel posted under the various modules of NABCO have worked diligently.

Hon. David Kwasi Asare who made this observation in an interview with Nana Kwadwo Adu of Asta Fm during a durbar at Akumadan to mark the one year anniversary of NABCO further thanked the beneficiaries for accepting postings to even the remote areas of the district pledging his support for them all.

For his part, Abraham Nsiah Kesse, Offinso North District NABCO coordinator expressed appreciation to the President for the policy describing its one-year celebration as “so far, so good”.

Finally, some NABCO beneficiaries who spoke to Asta Fm’s Nana Kwadwo Adu expressed their excitement for the president’s initiative.

Story by Emmanuel koranteng. |DFM|DIKODER.COM|

October 14, 2019