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IFDC, Dr. Amit H. Roy Retires after 37yrs of Service

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IFDC is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency through the use of agricultural technologies including fertilizers and other inputs. IFDC was established, in part, because by 1975, the Tennessee Valley Authority's National Fertilizer Development Center (NFDC) began receiving an amount of international assistance calls that exceeded the capabilities of the Center's staff to fulfill both international demand and domestic programs. A year earlier at the Sixth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in his speech "The Challenge of Interdependence" urged the creation of an international fertilizer institute and promised U.S. contribution through facilities, technology and expertise. The result of Kissinger's urgency bec

Do We Lack Condoms or Sex Education

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Has the youth forgotten about Hiv AIDS? or have they assumed that since the anti-retroviral therapy (ART), drug is available there is no need to panic. In recent times I have heard young people talking about who they have had sex with, the number of times and how cheap or easy sex is now. Who should be blamed? Does parenting and parenthood still exist in our homes? Or do we Lack Of proper Sex Education? Does the youth listen, do we learn? Let me be a little funny here, " has the depreciation of the cedi affected the price of condoms or purchasing condom is difficult ". It's obvious that these Tema students who have tested positive for HIV, engaged in unprotected sex. Sex before marriage " fornication ", in this current society we live in. Sex before marriage is a crime, both religiously and culturally. In many parts of the African continent where tradition still stand like a old tree, if one is found having pre marital sex will be punished. Likewise some rel

Ghana's Wiyaala To Perform at Kampnagel Germany

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Kampnagel is a theatre in Hamburg, Germany. It is based on the premises of a former mechanical engineering factory in Winterhude, founded in 1865. Since 1982 it has been used as a site for cultural activities, mainly for theatre but also for dance performances. The site hosts a number of festivals such as the "Internationale Sommertheater-Festival" (international summer theater festival), the women's theatre festival "Hammoniale" and "internationales Tanzfestival" (international dance Wiyaala is a brand ambassador for PepsiCo in West Africa, alongside Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, promoting Pepsi throughout Ghana as the brand looks to grab a larger share of the soft drinks market.She is also the Converse All Stars ambassador for Ghana since 2014. Wiyaala is known to criticize the male-dominated culture and polygyny of some African countries and to stand up for women's rights and against family violence in her native Ghana. Her song "Tinamba

HIV AIDS, GIRLS, & EDUCATION

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Advancing the rights of women and children advances humanity. Many children in developing countries start life without adequate means of nutrition, learning, and protection. Women and girls are particularly challenged. Uneducated girls are more at risk than boys to become marginalized. They are more vulnerable to exploitation. They are more likely than educated girls to contract HIV/AIDS, which spreads twice as quickly among uneducated girls than among girls that have even some schooling. As unschooled adults, these girls will be less likely to have a say socially and politically and to be able to support themselves. Women’s rights and access to land, credit and education are limited not only due to legal discrimination, but because more subtle barriers such as their work load, mobility and low bargaining position in the household and community prevent them from taking advantage of their legal rights. These problems affect their children: Women earn only one tenth of the world’s

Murphy Worried about " The Pull Me Down Syndrome " in the Industry

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Issahaku Abdul Rauf , born in Tamale, kukuo. " I have a broad family because on my dads side we are only 3 that is me, my sister and my step brother and from my mums side we are 4 my two step sisters, myself and my kid sister. I spent my childhood life in changli but I grew up in Gumani. I started my basic education in Dakpema primary school from there to Tishigu Anglican jss. We were the first badge of students to experience the computerised system so I was posted to upper east region Zebilla Senior High school. " Abdul Rauf passion for media started in primary school. When ever he was asked " what do you want to be in future? Abdul Rauf would say " I wanna b a news caster ". Abdul Rauf continued " I chose radio because I had the passion for it and I know I can do it and people around me knew i could do it but my mum didn't want me to because her perception for radio presenters was different ".. Abdul Rauf had to involve people to talk

COUNTRYWISE COMMUNICATION GHANA ( Countrywise Ghana)

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Countrywise communications Ghana, centered in Tamale, northern region, countrywise Ghana is able to cover all aspects of training and promotional videos, working throughout West Africa; Countrywise Ghana is able to assist clients throughout the west of the continent to help produce top quality videos in many international and local languages. Countrywise Ghana assists private sector, NGO’s and rural development projects, countrywise is able to start with planning and research so that a structured script is developed. This then ensures that effective video shooting can take place enabling rural people to show their achievements. All material is shot digitally including high definition if require. Editing is done to top quality standards and then different versions can be produced for specific target audience. Final distribution can take place on national or local TV or DVD for use in villages Production of Documentaries Countrywise over the years has produced a number of video do

Josephine " A Diamond in the Northern Region "

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Josephine host The Brunch & Lunch Show on Diamond Fm in Tamale, on Mondays and Tuesdays,and on Wednesdays She plays exclusively Spanish songs "salsa songs"only on diamond fm. During the Show Josephine picks a topic of her choice and together with her guests for the show, they discuss the topic. Josephine has been a long time sweet heart of mine, we met during a rehearsal for a film and since then we have been friends, Josephine is a extraordinary young lady with amazing character and attitude, one will see or say she is self centred but when you spend time with her, you will realise she sweet like lolly pop. I asked Josephine Why she choose radio as a profession and her view on entertainment in the north. I went further to ask her what societal issues does she stand for and why. Here is a profile of Josephine and the answers Josephine gave me. Nana Benhene Brago Josephine, had her high school education at wenchi Methodist senior high from the year 2004 to 2007. She

Music Hustlers " Northern Region vrs Greater Accra "

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The Ghanaian Music Industry in growing and one can't resist the efforts of young talented men doing and pushing their way forward into the music industry, one would agree that music has a lot to do when it comes to management and popularity. Money and fame is what observers see, but to these men, passion is what they eye. Telling the world their story with beats and rhymes, sound and style, lyrics and punch lines is their way of sharing and tell the stories of their live, world, peace and hustle. Mohammed Fareed Issah also known as (Cy-Crill) from a family of 5. Cy-chill, " I had my basic level of education at kanvilli presby experimental. Attended ma senior high level education at business senior high(BISCO)" Now schooling at UDS (wa campus) Am doing music bcos i have passion for it. Music is part of ma life because I've been doing it since childhood but took it seriously at my senior high school level. I have about 20-25 tracks Which i got northern musici

The Gentlemen of Broadcasting in Northern Region ( Yunus & Lolly )

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When you look at broadcasting in Tamale, many have their favourites, but for the last 4 years, young and determined men and women have made the broadcasting industry in Tamale exceptionally good than before, they have made tremendous efforts and added value to broadcasting in tamale, be it Radio or Television. Yunus and Lolly two different young men from different backgrounds, share their story. How they began, where they are now and their future plans Mumuni Y. Yunus, 27. Born in Tamale and a Dagomba by tribe. Is a broadcast Journalist with Radio Justice since 2010, rising from being a junior staff reporter to become a Senior Broadcast Journalist, a Deputy News Editor and online manager. Yunus Attended Kalpohin SDA school complex, Bisco and the African University College of Communication. When I asked Mr Yunus his main vision for the North, Yunus answered " loves to bring change to the north and change the negative perception people have about the north " ''I

Derrick Rex Kpogeh donates to Faith-Hill Library

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Derrick Rex Kpongeh, author and teacher, donated some of his books to Faith Hill Library on Friday 25 October 2015. Derrick Rex Kpogeh born in tamale and completed his university education at University of Ghana, Legon. majored in Radio and Television Production. His versatility has seen him serve as script writer and post production supervisors on Viasat 1 Ghana Laugh a Minute Season2 [Viasat 1] comedey show. When asked why he donated to the library Mr derrick said " I donated because I feel it's our place as creative people to bless our community with our talents. It shouldn't always be about the money. In the light of hope, I want to see a world filled with design. A world dominated by creative people at the helm of affairs. For future writers, I encourage them to always get things written. They should endeavor to step outside their comfort zone " Aside from writing screenplays, poems, short stories and skits for Television. he has an innate Passion fo

Queen of Lunch Time & Princess of Northern Journalism

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There have been bad news going around when it comes to Girls in the northern region, well am here to share with you the untold stories of Girls/Ladies who have contributed impressively well. They both born and raised in Northern region, coming from deprived communities, they have made it out successful without engaging in bad behaviours and acts.let me begin with Balchisu, Abubakari Balchisu,a music presenter at radio Justice who has in fact risen through the odds to become an inspiration to lots of people in the north. She said " Growing up as a child,I’ve always had that strong urge to be able to influence society positively with the least opportunity.This desire was driven by the fact that I come from the part of the country that has always been considered by many as deprived coupled with so many unfortunate realities such as the education of female children which was not so much of a priority to many families.This to a very greater extent pushed my dream of becoming a b