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2012

Editorial 

Dear Neighbours, 

Welcome to the month of June; the end of the first half of the year and the beginning of 

another half. Fathers are wonderful and so important in our lives. 

“Happy Fathers’ day” and we say thank you to all fathers’ for being there. 

Although the Northern Region may not be as popular among tourists visiting Ghana, it 

should not be overlooked when wanting to experience everything Ghana has to offer. 

Ghana is gearing up for Miss Ghana 2012 after the break; we were at the state house at 

the invitation of Exclusive Events to witness the launch, hosted by Miss World 2011. 

Check out our events page. 

Love doctor has tips for “women guide to seduction”, will be more romantic if a guy reads 

and teaches his partner. The final part of our true life story continues. 

knowing most of us are car owners, we ceased the opportunity to talk about auto security, 

for you to always be safe out there. 

If you have not been able to achieve any of your resolutions for this year, not to worry, you 

still have life, relax, take stock and come back much stronger for the second half of the 

year. 

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Mole national park 

n this edition of “where do you live”, we give you a 

general overview of the Northern Region of Ghana 

Iand in subsequent editions take it constituency by 

constituency for effective and extensive coverage. 

Batakari 

Paga 

The Northern Region is the largest area of Ghana and 

occupies an area of about 70,383 square kilometers in 

terms of land area. The land is mostly low lying except 

in the north-eastern corner with the Gambaga 

escarpment and along the western corridor. The 

region is drained by the Black and white Volta and their 

tributaries, Rivers Nasia and Daka. 

Tamale, the capital, is the country's fourth largest city 

and the obvious gateway to the northern region. The 

region is bounded on the north by the Upper East and 

Upper West regions, on the west by Cote D'Ivoire and 

on the east by Togo. The regions on the south are the 

Brong Ahafo and Volta region. The main ethnic groups 

are Dagomba, Nanumba, Mamprusi, Gonja and 

Kokombas. Other groups include Chekosis, Bimobas 

and Vaglas. It is the nerve centre of all commercial 

activities in the whole of the Northern Sector of Ghana. 

Tamale is an incredible juxta-position of the ancient 

and modern. The traditional architecture of round huts 

with conical thatched roofs are sights to see. It is also 

the home of Ghana's first University of Development 

Studies. 

Between May and October is the wet season, with an 

average annual rainfall of 750 to 1050 mm (30 to 40 

inches). The dry season is between November and 

April. The highest temperatures are reached at the end 

of the dry season, the lowest in December and 

January. However, the hot Harmattan winds from the 

Sahara blows frequently between December and the 

beginning of February. The temperatures can vary 

between 14°C (59°F) at night and 40°C (104°F) during 

the day. 

The Northern Region was a major arena of slave 

raiders and a key supply source for slaves who were 

sent to markets and sold to local merchants from the 

South. They were subsequently marched on the coast 

and resold to European traders for export 

The Northern Region is the least densely populated 

area of Ghana. Most inhabitants (52%) speak a 

language of the –Mole Dagbani subfamily in the 

––NigerCongo languages. The people of the North 

have the Supine Temperament; they are very 

serviceable and friendly. Besides their local language, 

English is also widely spoken; you 

will not be a stranger when you get 

to the north. Please do not be 

surprised when you have people 

bowing to greet you, it is the 

lifestyle of the people and a mark 

of respect. For their belief system, 

women marry at a very early age. 

The women in the Northern 

Region of Ghana are very 

beautiful and the men are not bad 

either. 

Agriculture, hunting, basket 

weaving and forestry are the main 

economic activities in the region. 

Though there are good roads in 

the North, the people use bicycles 

for their daily commutes, the 

“busanga” type of cycles with a 

carrier; it makes their work a lot 

easier. The only part of the country 

you see women on cycles as well. 

In fact, it is the number one means 

of transportation, it is fun when 

you sit behind and someone rides 

you. Try it when you visit the North. 

Northern Regional Minister 

The main dishes of the Northern 

Region includes: Waakye, "TZ or 

"Tuo Zaafi" rice balls or "Omo Tuo" 

with groundnut or green leaves 

soup, beans or cowpea with 

sheanut oil and pepper called 

"Tubaani" "Koko" or millet or corn 

porridge eaten with "Koose" fried 

bean balls, you can wash it all 

down with "Pito", a locally brewed 

beer from millet, "Zom koom", or 

toasted millet flour in water and 

"fula" mashed in water, milk, 

ginger, other spices and sugar. I 

really enjoy “fula” because of the 

spices mixed up with the millet 

and besides it is highly nutritious. 

You can also try this delicacy; 

“akomfe” (Grilled Guinea fowl) 

with “pito” on Ice whiles relaxing, 

hahahahahaha! 

There are lots of fascinating and 

interesting places in the Northern 

Region you can visit for leisure. 

The Mole National Park offers a 

great Safari-like experience and is


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Larabanga Mosque 

one of the biggest 

elephant sanctuaries in 

Africa. The largest of 

Ghana's National Parks 

and situated in the heart 

of the Guinea savannah 

woodland ecosystem, it is 

home to 93 mammalian 

s p e c i e s . 3 3 r e p t i l e ' s , n i n e 

amphibians and an estimated 300 

species of birds. One hundred and 

seventy kilometers west of Tamale in 

the West Gonja District. 

The scenic ride to Mole, though rough, 

is ideal for adventurous visitor. Game 

protection and viewing roads have 

been developed within the park. 

Tourist facilities exist,make sure you 

buy your own food and drinks for the 

journey. The 4-hour journey to the park 

from Tamale is not very good as the 

roads are not exactly perfect but it is 

also an exciting trip to make. This is the 

best equipped of the country's park 

reservations. 

In the South-Western corner of the 

region, is the Bui park which is noted 

for its hippopotamus population. It has 

a savannah and riverine landscape 

that encompasses a portion of the 

Black Volta River.Part of this park 

extends into the Brong Ahafo Region. 

In Tamale, Daboya, Sabari, Nasia, 

Mole, Bui, among others, have exotic 

birds suitable for watching pleasure. 

The savannah vegetation has a scenic 

beauty of its own interspersed with 

rare species of flora and fauna. 

Baobab trees and ant-hills are part 

and parcel of this savannah natural 

vegetation of the region.Other aspects 

of the savannah scenery and views are 

the Nakpanduri and other hilly areas of 

the northern parts of the region, 

p a r t i c u l a r l y t h e G a m b a g a 

Escarpment. 

There are sacred groves that are 

Huts 

traditional nature 

reserves created 

around shrines. 

Notable among 

t h e m a r e t h e 

J a a g b o a n d 

Malshegu Sacred 

Graves. The Jaagbo 

Shrine, situated at 30 

kilometres from Tamale, consists 

of about 25 acres of conserved and 

preserved vegetation of medicinal herbs 

and near extinct and mysterious plants 

around the Jaagbo fetish. Among the 

vegetation of the grove is the “mystery tree” 

with marks of the hooves of a horse. The 

Malshegu Sacred Grove is at Katalga, 

about 12 kilometres from Tamale. 

The region is well known for its peculiar 

architecture of round huts with conical 

thatched roofs, which provide a particular 

scenic view. Among the relics of the past, 

which throw considerable light on the 

Busanga bicycle 

history of the people of the region, are the 

archaeological sites at Yikpa Bonso, in the 

West Mamprusi District, with relics of the 

Komas dating back to the nineteenth 

century (19th C). Other relics of interest in 

the region are at Jentilkpe and 

Kpaesemkpe. 

Ancient mosques are a particular aspect of 

the relic legacy of the region which under 

pin the long history of Islam in the region. 

The Larabanga Mosque, which is of 

Sundanese architectural origin, dates back 

to the 13thC but the Bole Mosque, also of a 

similar Sudanese architectural origin, was 

built later. 

While the Banda Nkwahta and Malew 

Mosques were built in the 18thC, imitating 

older mosque designs, the Zayaa mosque 

in Wulugu, is not only of the 20thC but is 

peculiar in that it is an uncommon storeyed 

traditional design of historical and military 

interest. 

Waakye 

Although the Northern Region may not 

be as popular among tourists visiting 

Ghana, it should not be overlooked when 

wanting to experience everything Ghana 

has to offer. 

Baskets 

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The remains of an ancient defence wall 

are in Nalerigu, in the East Mamprusi 

District. What is interesting about this 

defence wall, which dates back to the 

15thC, is not only that it was built by a 

powerful Mamprusi Chief, but that the 

wall was built with mortar of mud blood 

and honey. 

Salaga, where the wells that provided 

water for bathing slaves for sale, still 

stand together with the residences of 

slave merchants, is a vivid reminder of 

this barbaric trade in human beings. 

The mythical stone, which compelled 

the construction of a road to be diverted 

because it could not be removed, is still 

at Larabanga while a mystery tree with 

the mark of horse hooves turned up and 

down is in the Jaagbo grove, near 

Tawak. Another mystery tree is in the 

Regional Hospital ground in Tamale. 

The most important traditional 

festival in the region is the Damba, 

a relic of Islam, which has lost its religious 

origin of the celebration of the birthday of 

Prophet Mohammed. The Damba 

celebration is also a mix of music, dance, 

excitement, horsemanship and regal 

pageantry, at the climax of Naa Damba. 

. 

Larabanga Mystery Stone 

Why not try your hands on the Traditional 

textile weaving in the North “Fugu”. It is 

quiet a heavy traditional wear. The main 

centers for its production are Yendi, 

Gushegu and Tamale. In Doboya the only 

Slave hole 

economic activity is the “Fugu”. A visit 

there would include a boat ride, fishing, 

the chance to see salt mining, and a 

bird sanctuary. Jakarayili and Kikuo in 

Tamale are villages where giant pots 

are made. The Lobi's in Bole District 

produce exotic water pots and baskets. 

Leather is produced in a traditional 

tannery in Zongoni Tamale for all kinds 

of leather by craftsmen around the 

town. A visit to the central market in 

Tamale will not be a bad idea at all, you 

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get everything Northern there. The 

Northern region is endowed with, 

Hotels, schools, clinics, good roads, 

electricity. Some of the hotels have 

state of the art facilities, besides their 

local delicacies are the familiar dishes 

you may be used to. It may be your first 

time of visiting the Northern Region 

w h i c h w i l l m e a n c h a n g e o f 

environment; it is advisable not to 

travel with heavy clothing, lighter ones 

will do, generally the place is very warm 

and please do not forget your 

repellants. Although the Northern 

Region may not be as popular among 

Masquerade 

tourists visiting Ghana, it should not be 

overlooked when wanting to 

experience everything Ghana has to 

offer 

. To get to the North there are several 

STC and private buses that connect 

Tamale to Accra and Kumasi on a daily 

basis except Sundays either through 

the Techiman and Kintampo route or 

the road connecting Kumasi to Wa via 

Wenchi and Bole.

WE GRAB ATTENTION 

AND DRIVE THEM 

TO ACTION 

INNOVATION FOR LIFE

WHERE DO YOU LIVE? 12 


STRESS MANAGEMENT III 

Dr. Marcus Manns 

Managing stress is a daily activity. We 

have learnt in the last month, we must 

reduce the stress in our lives. Much of 

the stress in life is self-imposed 

because of daily choices. Follow these 

stress minimizing guidelines in order to 

find the way to leading healthier, 

happier and more productive lives. 

Analyzing our schedules and daily tasks, 

let's distinguish between the things we 

should do and those we must not do. 

Then we can prioritize and even 

eliminate the non-essential items. 

Saying “no” to someone's request does 

not make us mean. Most of us are willing 

to take on more whenever we can, but 

when we do, we run the risk of becoming 

overwhelmed and not delivering. 

Avoid Negative Nancies: If someone 

consistently causes stress in our lives and 

we can't turn the relationship around, we 

must limit the amount of time we spend 

with them or end the relationship 

completely. 

If we can't avoid a stressful situation, let's 

try to change it. Ask yourself, ”What can I 

do to change things so the problem 

doesn't persist.” Often, this involves 

changing the way we communicate and 

operate in our daily lives. 

If the evening news makes us 

anxious, let's turn the TV off; If 

traffic get's us tense, let's take a 

longer, but less-traveled route. 

Instead of bottling them up, if 

something or someone is bothering 

us, we must find an open and 

respectful way to discuss it. We can 

also share our concerns with a 

trusted friend or a professional. 

This will help us address and 

eliminate the stress associated with 

the challenge sooner rather than 

later. 

If we get upset over a particular topic, 

let's take it off our conversation list or 

we can excuse ourselves when the 

topic comes up. 

If we ask someone to change their 

behavior, we must be willing do the 

same. Hopefully we can find a 

happy middle ground. 

Accept the fact that we live in an 

imperfect world. People make 

mistakes. Let go off anger and 

resentment. Free ourselves from 

negative energy. 

Many things in our lives are out of 

our control often unavoidable. In 

such cases, the best way to cope is 

to accept things as they are. 

MANAGE YOUR TIME 

Our emotional well-being is as important as our physical 

health. Take time out to meditate or sit still for a few 

minutes throughout the day to clear our minds and relax. 

People with good emotional health have an ability to 

bounce back from stress and adversity. This ability is 

called resilience. 

Be proactive. Poor time management can cause stress. Being stretched too thin 

or running behind makes it hard to stay calm and focused. Plan ahead and don't 

over-extend yourself. 

Always remember that stress will always be with us. What we have to do is manage it. 

Next month we'll take our final look at stress.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE? 13 


Ghana Material Resource 

here comes a time in almost everyone's life 

when the eyes do not perform as they usually 

Tdo. Are you at the point of not being able to read 

unless you hold the material at arm's length? Is 

squinting a regular part of your reading? Reading the 

Bible, hymn book, newspaper is constantly becoming 

a tedious task? You may as well consider visiting the 

optometrist for a pair of reading glasses. 

There comes a time in almost everyone's life 

when the eyes do not perform as they usually do 

Life they say begins at 40 and so is PRESBYOPIA. Most 

people from age 40 experience blurred vision when doing 

near work like reading, sewing or using the computer. This 

general ageing condition that affects all but a few, is called 

PRESBYOPIA. With age, the lenses in the eye thicken and 

begin to loose their flexibility. The flexibility allows the lenses in 

the eye to bend and focus on objects. Once presbyopia sets 

in, the eye is not able to focus as well as it used to and the 

vision becomes blurry, and in the case of reading, the print 

may seem too tiny or they run together. This is because 

images are focused behind the retina instead of directly on it 

and as a result leaving close vision blurred. 

Though presbyopia is a natural part of ageing it needs to be 

treated with the urgency every eye condition demands. 

Neglect and not seeking early remedy can lead to headaches 

and eyestrain. Regular eye checks and paying attention to 

your eye needs will help you detect presbyobia early. 

Presbyopia does not mean you are loosing your sight or on the 

verge of becoming blind. It is nothing to be ashamed or afraid 

of. As they say, it is all part of growing up. The condition can be 

corrected by wearing prescribed reading glasses for all your 

near work. 

WHEN TO SEE THE OPTOMETRIST: 

When you begin to hold things at arm's length before you read 

When near work becomes blurry 

When your eyes feel tired after reading or using the computer 

When you get headaches after reading or near work 

Get a pair of reading glasses today and enjoy life after 40!

June, call it the beginning and the end, a month 

that ends the half of the year and begins 

another half. 

In Biblical history, in the book of Gen 49 ,Jacob had 12 

children, the 12 tribes of Israel naming from Rueben 

to Benjamin that represent the 12 months, amongst 

the children of Jacob Levi was the sixth born and 

served as the high priest. In Ethiopia today where the 

ark of covenant is, they live according to the ancient 

calendar starting the month from Reuben(April) and 

ending in March(Benjamin). 

According to the Georgian calendar, which is used 

over most of the world today, June is the sixth month. 

On the Roman calendar, it was considered the fourth 

month and had only 29 days. Julius Ceasar gave 

the month 30 days in 46 B.C., when he reformed the 

Roman calendar. 

Spring ends and summer begins around June 20, 

21, or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. It's the time 

that the flowers are beautiful. In the Southern 

hemisphere, winter begins during June, and it 

brings cold, rainy weather to this part of the world. 

The rose is the flower for the month of June. It is 

worth noting that June has historical facts all 

around the world. 

The rose is the flower for 

the month of June. 

The Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) was the 

government of Ghana from June 4, 1979 to September 24, 

1979. It came to power in a coup that removed the Supreme 

Military Council, another military regime, from power. The June 4 

coup was preceded by an abortive attempt on May 15, 1979 when 

Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings and other ranks were arrested. Their trial only 

served to make them popular till they were eventually released on 

the morning of June 4 by young officers and noncommissioned 

officers inspired by Rawlings. 

The regime started a 'House cleaning' exercise against corruption. 

Three former military leaders of Ghana, Lt. Gen. Afrifa, Gen. 

Acheampong and Lt. Gen. Akuffo were all executed together with 

five other senior officers deemed to have been corrupt by the 

special courts set up by the government. 

The AFRC allowed already scheduled elections to go 

ahead and handed over to the duly elected Dr.Hilla 

Limann of the People's National Party who became the 

only president of the Third Republic of Ghana. 

IMPORTANT JUNE EVENTS 

Kentucky became the 15th state, on June 1, 1792. 

Arkansas became the 25th state, June 15, 1836. 

De Soto claimed Florida for Spain on June 3, 1539 

Ford Motor Company founded, June 16, 1903. 

Secretary of State George C. Marshall described the 

United States declared war on Great Britain, June 18, 1812. 

Marshall Plan, June 5, 1947. 

Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United 

U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy shot by an assassin June 5, States, June 20, 1782. 

1968. Died the following day, 1968 

West Virginia became the 35th state, June 20, 1863. 

Continental Congress adopted the Flag of the United States, President Andrew Johnson announced the purchase of Alaska 

June 14, 1777. 

from Russia, June 20, 1867. 

George Washington appointed commander in chief of the Allied forces captured Okinawa during World War II, June 21, 

Continental Army, June 15, 1775. 

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LOVE DOCTOR 16 


WOMEN 

GUIDE 

TO 

SEDUCTION. 

ountless surveys have shown that the majority of 

men said that the scent of a woman made them 

Ceven more attractive. Do a little research and find 

a fragrance your man likes. Once he smells you, all hopes 

of resistance will fly out the window. 

erhaps join him in the shower one 

morning when he isn't expecting it. Offer 

Pto wash his hair and back . Nothing like 

sharing a shower to get the day going - besides 

it's better for the environment. 

en are like big kids! There are many 

games for partners to play. You could 

Mchoose a board game or even dice. 

Make up your own set of rules that add a bit of 

adult appeal.

LOVE DOCTOR 17 


ou can flirt with him in many ways. 

Look vulnerable by blinking your eyes 

Yand make him feel you are hard to get. 

Slightly touch him on the wrist and shoulders 

while talking funny. Always give your 

perspective instead of nodding your head 

continually in any conversation. 

ow, back off a little. While seducing 

men, it is necessary to remember 

Nthat they like the game of chasing 

and you need to let them enjoy it. However, 

do not become so cold that they start 

thinking of pulling away. 

onfidence has been found to be a key 

ingredient when seducing a man. 

CSpend a day pampering yourself and 

walking the 'sexy and sensuous' path. Go to the 

spa; get a bikini wax or get a new hairstyle. 

Whatever it takes to make you feel sexy all over. 

The effects will be noticeable right away! 

e daring and different. This is a great 

way to seduce him because neither of 

Byou expect something like that. If you 

can't use your imagination to come up with 

ideas, Go online or pick up your favorite girlie 

magazine to help you get your creative juices 

flowing.

FASHIONISTA 18 


These bibs, bangles, beads and 

necklaces by Christie Brown, Ituen 

Basi and others add a colourful 

touch to any outfit. I don't know who made 

the bead necklaces but they are so 

gorgeous I just had to put them in this article. 

As many of you know, there are many 

beading companies in Ghana such as 

Suntrade beads by Kathy, Duaba Serwaa 

and others. 

Apart from the usual African fabric 

bags the tourists buy from Osu or 

the art center there are a few 

designers in Ghana that makes beautiful 

bags and clutches with our “intuma”(like 

Renee Q calls it) that stand out and they will 

definitely catch your eye. Vlisco too has 

quite an array of handbags and clutches 

made with their wax fabrics and leather 

which are classy. If it's a clutch bag you’re 

looking for, take your time and shop around 

because you'll be spoilt for choice among 

the many young, up and coming bag 

designers in town with some unique 

designs at reasonable prices like Safoa.

FASHIONISTA 19 


Belts have been en vogue for some time now but what is refreshing, is the mutations that have come about. There 

are slim belts, wide belts, traditional looking belts, belts with various embellishments etc. So in essence, there is 

a belt for everyone whether it is for a practical or decorative purpose. 

Rosettes are also found everywhere at the 

moment. On shoes, headbands, brooches 

etc.BM and Renee Q both have rosettes in their 

array of new items. 

Being an admitted shoe freak, these shoes 

just drive me crazy. I want to own every 

wedge shoe that's covered with African 

fabric.Safoa has some very cool ones. I'm sooooo in 

love with this trend because it just gives any plain- 

Jane outfit that special umph! I could find at least 

another 100 pairs of shoes that I adore but I guess 

you get the idea. 

I hope you enjoy this article and have fun dressing 

Whether it's a fascinator, a 

headband or a scarf it 

takes a bold and confident 

woman to carry off one of these 

designs. Headpieces portray a sense 

of individuality and personal style. It's 

not for everyone but I love it! 

up with more options in terms of accessorizing. Most importantly 

buy made in Ghana so we can create more employment for our 

people and support your own fashion industry rather than those 

elsewhere. I believe Ghanaians are very stylish and that we are 

changing fashion for the better. 

Brigitte Merki-Ibrahim

FATHERS’ 

L O V E 

By Efabea 

Just last month, our mothers were 

c e l e b r a t e d e v e r y w h e r e , 

especially from the part of the 

world I am writing this piece, all manner of 

programs were held to celebrate 

mothers. Unfortunately, sometimes 

Fathers day is never mentioned. The day 

goes quietly without it being noticed. This 

th 

year, on the 17 of June is fathers day. 

Fathers are wonderful people; they first 

carry their children as sperm before 

transferring to mothers. One cannot deny 

the fact that they play an important role in 

our lives. God strategically placed the 

man as the head and covering of a home. 

the provider of the house we call him, 

sometimes we expect them to be 

magicians. Remember the day you told 

him, “ did I ask you to give birth to me”? 

please my school fees has to paid”. Do 

you also remember when you take more 

than necessary from him under the 

pretext of buying a book which you never 

bought? The pressure both you and your 

mum mount on him when you needed 

something? 

Fathers have been created with a thick 

covering like that of the sheep, when they 

sweat, they are the only ones who feel, 

sometimes mum does not even understand 

him. Their ideas, dreams and vision is to see 

us become better than themselves. Like 

God, you never understand them when they 

take a decision, but in the end, you realize it 

is the best of decisions they have made. 

Like mothers, they also have compassion 

and love for their children. Wondering why?, 

dad will always say to his friends; “this is my 

child”;he is more than proud of you. Most of 

the time we take them for granted and feel 

our mothers are better than them; with 

patience they stay by our side and discipline 

us when we go wrong just to ensure we 

become responsible people. 

It's worth noting that a day be set aside to 

celebrate fathers as well, it is not to say 

Whether or not, you impregnate a 

woman, once you are caring and 

provide and think of making people the 

best they can be, you are a wonderful 

father. To all fathers all over the world, 

well done, we love you and GOD 

BLESS AND KEEP YOU. 

fathers will not be celebrated on any 

th 

other day, it is just to say, on the 17 

of June, we love you fathers, for your 

selflessness, patience, endurance, 

tolerance and above all your love. 

Though we take you for granted and 

sometimes choose our mothers 

over you, we appreciate and respect 

your role in our lives. 

Whether or not, you impregnate a 

woman, once you are caring and 

provide and think of making people 

the best they can be, you are a 

wonderful father. To all Fathers all 

over the world, well done, we love 

you and GOD BLESS AND KEEP 

YOU.

Stephanie Karikari 

(Miss Ghana 2010) 

Ivian Sacros 

(Miss World 2011)

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JOKES 

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One Sunday two armed robbers 

went to a church. 

On entering, the whole 

congregation where terrified 

suddenly the robbers went to the 

altar with guns in their hands and 

said “who wants to take the bullet 

for Jesus?” 

Burden 

A man came back from church 

service after a long sermon by the 

Pastor. 

He went straight to carry his wife 

up, who was sorting things out in 

the room. 

He was smiling at her, as he was 

lifted up. 

The surprised wife asked in 

excitement, "so the Pastor 

preached about love today?" 

Without waiting for a second, the 

man replied, "No, he said we 

should carry our burden with a 

smile. 

A married lawyer had fun in his 

car with his secretary. 

On getting home his wife noticed 

a panty in the back seat. She 

tore it apart screaming, "Honey, 

what is this ??” 

He calmly replied, "You have just 

destroyed the evidence of a rape 

case worth a million cedis which 

I'm handling. You can forget the 

jewellery you wanted!!” 

She quickly fell on her knees 

apologizing. 

Moral - No one wins over a 

Lawyer..!! Not even the WIFE..! 

Everyone excluding the pastor 

ran out, then the armed robbers 

took off their mask and said to 

the pastor “preach on the 

hypocrites are gone.” 

LAUGH 

4 

LIFE 

Three men on board a ship 

A Nigerian, an American, and a German were on board a plane. As the plane was flying over the black 

sea, satan came out and said to them: “ I want you to drop something in the sea, if I find it you die and 

if I don't you live.” The American quickly plucked a button from his shirt and threw it into the sea, satan 

dived into the sea and came up with the button. “ see” ,he said and killed the American. The German 

threw a pin into the sea. Satan dived in and came out with the pin. “ see”, he said and killed the 

German. The Nigerian man brought out a pure water sachet, opened it and poured the content into the 

sea, holding back the sachet he said “ oya bigin find water inside water idiot”.

SECURITY TIPS 

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www.shinmensecurity.com 

“Invest in vehicle 

alarms 

and tracking”. 

“Always 

remember life 

over property. 

Be safe out there”. 

Mr. Johnson owns a warehousing business in Tema 

and lives in a plush but quiet neighbourhood. He 

recently purchased a brand new BMW X5, black 

exterior with black leather interior. This is a vehicle he is 

absolutely proud of and he ensures that it is maintained 

in the best possible condition. 

He generally wakes up around 9am and leaves for work 

sometime before 11am. The roads are less busy at this 

time and his neighbourhood is virtually empty. 

Sometimes he comes across neighbours with the 

same idea leaving for work. On very rare occasions, he 

comes across a couple of taxis. He distinctly 

remembers one taxi parked in the area with three 

individuals who looked lost and didn't belong. But his 

area is very safe and that incident barely registers in his 

subconscious. 

It's about 10:45am on a Tuesday and Mr. Johnson is on 

schedule as usual, he leaves his house and drives his 

normal route out of the neighbourhood. He notices this 

taxi that seems not to belong driving up behind him 

and attempting to overtake him. Idiots! Before he 

could get the words completely out he feels a slight 

impact and he knows the taxi has scratched his 

beautiful machine. Mr. Johnson puts the vehicle in 

park, key in the ignition, jumps out of the vehicle with 

the ferocity of a beast only to be confronted by two 

machete wielding men. They slap him hard on the face 

and jumped into the vehicle and drove off with the taxi 

in tow. 

CRIMINAL MIND 

The majority of us drive standard vehicles and although the 

entire vehicle might not be worth the risk of committing grand 

auto theft as was the case of Mr. Johnson, there are several 

components of vehicle that are valuable. Low level criminals 

generally target things they can easily grab and go, think radios, 

cell phones, bags and brief cases or laptop bags. More 

sophisticated groups go after vehicle parts that are 

currently in high demand such as top racks, sensors even 

transmission parts. Even more complex syndicates run 

chop shops where an entire vehicle can be striped to its 

component parts and scrap. 

HELPFUL TIPS 

Always be aware of your surrounding and listen to your intuition. 

Always take a second to assess the situation. Tactical patience is a virtue. 

Always ensure your vehicle is properly locked. 

Never leave valuable items or items that appear valuable visible in your vehicle 

Anticipate how long the vehicle will be left at a location and choose the location wisely. A parking lot may be full in the 

morning but very empty at 7pm when your day is over, additionally there may be no lights around that time. 

Invest in vehicle alarms and tracking. The technology is available here in Ghana. 

Always remember life over property. Be safe out there.

SEX & RELATIONSHIP 27 


“Did you just ask me to pack out of your 

family house? what crime have I 

committed? Why are you all against 

me?” I had wanted to ask more 

questions but it looked like I was fetching 

water with a basket. 

“ Auntie Mansa, please, wipe your tears 

and calm down. I assure you we are in 

this together and we will tackle it.Did you 

pack out of the house”? 

I did not. 

“ Auntie, with all due respect, the bible 

says the basis for a divorce is infidelity, 

what motivates you to still be in this 

marriage”? 

I love my husband and I was praying and 

hoping he’ll change. All the while I didn’t 

tell my mother the challenges I was 

facing in my marriage. People in the 

compound house have been feeding my 

mother with information, so she 

requested to see me. Whiles discussing 

with my mum, we both were crying, she 

decided to offer us her piece of land she 

had at Pokuasi –Adusa. She gave me the 

documents to the land. Initially, I decided 

to build and move in alone, on a second 

thought, a woman without a husband in a 

new environment is not really respected. 

I discussed my mother's deal with him 

and he suggested we change ownership 

of land to his name. 

“Did you agree to that”? 

By word of mouth I did, but in principle I 

This is a true LIFE STORY 

Continued from previous edition..... 

changed it into my name for fear of the 

unknown. 

We both contributed and built a three 

bedroom self contain on the piece of 

land. We moved in and I was posted to 

the Amasaman health post. I was made a 

senior nurse and basically was in charge 

of the post. Though my husband works 

with SSNIT he does not give money for 

housekeeping all in the name of paying 

children's school fees and sometimes he 

even takes money from me, but I am not 

bothered about that. Not long after we 

settled at our new location, my husband 

got himself another mistress who lives at 

Mayera, about ten minutes drive from 

Adusa. A woman with children and 

grandchildren. My sister, for over seven 

years my husband and I have not made 

love. 

What!!! why? how do you cope and is 

your husband comfortable with that? 

sorry I'm asking too many question 

but…….” 

He’s not appealing to me anymore 

because he does not even pick girls or 

women I will say are better than me, and 

for him, he cares less about that, he has a 

mistress. I was posted from Amasaman 

to Mayera Health post. Though Pokuasi is 

in Accra, it is somewhat a village, 

because not so many people live 

there and it is a farming community. 

My husband's mistress owns a 

drinking bar and lives not too far from 

the clinic, about 1000m. A junior 

nurse lives in the same house with his 

mistress and sees my husband come 

park his car everyday to visit, yet my 

husband comes home late under the 

pretext of heavy traffic and not 

closing early. Being a global village 

we live in, people started gossiping; 

when they come to the clinic. They 

talk among themselves without 

knowing I am the wife. It got to a point 

I had it up to my neck. Two years ago I 

went to the woman to warn her off 

my husband. 

“No, you shouldn't have done that, 

you should have talked to your 

husband.” 

Talking does not wash down with 

my husband, he has no respect for 

me and have purposed to disgrace 

me everywhere we go, I promise this 

time, I will also disgrace him and after, 

divorce him. When I went to the 

woman, she thought the junior nurse 

was the one who told me about her 

affair with my husband. The nurse 

narrated her ordeal and it was funny.

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She said the woman insulted her 

saying,now she has found someone taking 

care of her, people are jealous. A man who 

makes his wife ride on motor bike and I sit in 

the front of his car, very soon I will be his 

wife and if that thing he calls a wife cannot 

stand it, she can leave. We have motor 

bikes as means of transportation because 

the roads are not too good. My husband 

has two cars, one car has a problem with 

the battery, I asked him to fix it for me so I 

can use it, he asked me to fix it myself. That 

is besides the point, now I have had enough 

of him disgracing me. Everyday, people 

come to the clinic to tell me stories about my 

husband and his mistress, and most times 

when they come my junior nurses are 

around, I feel so embarrassed. The last 

time, I was told two women came looking 

for me; they have been to the clinic twice. 

They even left their telephone numbers 

that I call them, and I said if it so 

important to them, they will come back. 

One day I was with my junior nurses 

when the said women came again. I 

thought their problem was health related 

but NO, they came to tell me all about my 

husband's affair. Madam , they said, if 

you are asleep, wake up, this woman will 

wreck your marriage, we know her very 

well in this community, besides she uses 

charms, recently she's been en-stooled 

Queenmother in her village. Your 

husband paid for every expense. Your 

husband shops for her and her entire 

family. She has said no one will separate 

her from your husband, not even you 

can do that. On hearing this, I began 

crying forgetting that I was still at work, 

my junior nurse also confirmed what 

was said. She told me how my 

husband shops for her, bag of rice, 

cooking oil, tubers of yam, plantain and 

even fills her empty cylinder when she 

runs out of gas, when he does not do 

that at home. I went home and that 

night my husband got home about 

1am. I waited for him and told him all 

that I have been told and asked if it is 

true, my husband did not answer. I told 

him “tomorrow I will go and meet her”. 

You mean you can do all of this for 

another woman but not me? Have I 

offended you in anyway? I asked him, 

he did not say anything but only begged 

me not to go and see her. I asked why I 

should not go there, I then reminded him, I 

have been to her two years ago to warn her 

and she is still holding on to you, so I will go 

there again. 

The following morning I went to his 

mistress, she hurled insults at me, she 

even asked me if I have the butts like she 

has to sleep with my husband and that my 

husband loves her and will marry her, i told 

her we shall see. The following day, I stood 

at the junction where my husband normally 

passes to her house, I was there and about 

6pm I saw my husband coming, I was so 

surprised but I waited patiently till he got to 

where I was and he was surprised to see 

me. I asked him; where do you think you 

are going?, so you come this early, I see, 

let's go to wherever you are going. Very 

ashamed he drove me home. For the very 

first time, I slapped my husband and beat 

him up, he did not say anything. 

“why did you do that"? 

I asked him what he told his mistress 

about me for her to have the audacity to 

ask me if I had what it takes to sleep with 

him. He did not answer and I got furious 

and slapped him. At first I thought he will 

fight back but when he did not, I received 

power from on high and really beat him 

such that he will have a mark. I want to 

torment him till he commits suicide. 

“ I thought you said you want a divorce”? 

Talking to you has given me new ideas, in 

fact I think I will go by my father's idea. 

“Father's idea? Which is?” My father, 

requested he comes to see him with a 

relative. I was present too and it was 

decided he buys a goat, drinks and invite 

elders of Adusa and Mayera to appease 

me because he has been unfair to me and 

I said no, but now I think it will be a way to 

disgrace him, he has disgraced me long 

enough. 

“ Don't you think you will be disgraced 

too” . 

Everybody in Mayera knows I am the 

nurse whose husband is cheating on 

her, I have already been disgraced in 

the presence of my junior nurses, what 

more disgrace are you talking about. I 

will torment him till he commits 

suicide, he has killed me several 

times, it's now time for his death. 

Readers, from my stand point, what 

advise do I give to Auntie Mansa? 

“ I thought you said 

you want a divorce”? 

Talking to you has 

given me new ideas, 

in fact I think I will go 

by my father's idea”.

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BOILED PLANTAIN WITH PALAVA SAUCE (kontomire) 

PALAVA SAUCE (kontomire) 

INGREDIENTS 

1 bunch kontomire leaves 

1 pt palm oil, piece momoni (stinking fish) 

2 medium size onion, kpako shito (fresh 

green pepper) 

4 medium tomatoes 

1 smoked fish, wele 

3 tsp blended ginger and garlic 

1 cup blended agushie 

BOILED PLANTAIN 

PREPARATION 

Wash kontomire with salty water, shread 

leaves from the stick and slice into smaller 

pieces 

Steam kontomire for about 3 mins. With little 

water, pour oil into a sizeable saucepan 

When hot fry momoni in oil for about 3 mins. 

Add sliced onion, when golden brown add 

the blended ginger and garlic 

Add kpako shito, fry for some minutes and 

add your nicely sliced tomatoes 

Add washed wele with little water and simmer 

for about 5mins. 

Add smoked fish, stir in stew, mix agushie 

with little water, whip to a fluffy texture and 

pour over stew and simmer on low heat for 

about 5 mins. 

When agushie is done add the steamed 

kontomire with seasoning and serve. 

Salt to taste (seasoning) 

1 bunch plantain 

Water 

Salt to taste 

PREPARATION 

Peel and scrape plantain 

Wash in clean water and put it in a saucepan 

with boiling water. 

LAGAZEE'S DESSERT 

Pineapple 

Orange 

Ginger 

Sugar 

PREPARATION 

Wash orange and pineapple 

Peel orange and cup into segments 

Place in dessert bowl 

Peel pineapple and cut into dice and add 

to orange in the dessert bowl 

Blend ginger and strain, add little water to 

sugar then add the straired ginger 

Put it on fire and make a syrup, when 

cold pour it on the fruit in the dessert 

bowl and serve. 

Add a little salt to taste 

Cook for 15 mins, drain hot water and add 

cold water to refresh it and keep it from 

getting dried, after some minutes remove 

from cold water and serve. 

Salt to taste (seasoning)

SPORTS 

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Following a 19hour long “trans” in 

the annals of Ghana sports, history 

records one of the dramatic 

episodes of a relay exchange of the 

baton on the tracks of Ghana sports. 

The impasse on the corridors of the 

Ghana Olympic Committee that led to 

the Nation's suspension by the 

International body and a tall order in high 

rank and file of the sport's governing 

body in the country has left wounds yet to 

be healed. 

Despite the winding back and forth 

about who is to occupy where, the die 

was cast and the “much ado about 

nothing” appeared only a mirage for 

most who wanted to hold back. 

When they were supposed to be gearing 

up for the London 2012 Olympic, the 

concentration was 

on the impasse which interestingly 

stalled, halted and most importantly 

drained the zeal of most athletes who 

were ready to give off their personal best 

or make the mark. 

Now the games are just days shy and 

there is much to be desired by all whether 

or not the country will have anything at all 

to boast of, with passion of the Nation 

“SOCCER” failing yet again to make an 

GHANA'S 2012 OLYMPIC DREAMS 

appearance. 

Having four years at hand to groom, 

nurture and hunt for talents ahead of 

the games like most countries, a typical 

revelation being Jamaica who grew 

through the ranks and are now a force 

to reckon with in terms of nurturing 

talents in the Sprints. A typical example 

is “USAIN BOLT” who eyes will be 

watching because his name has 

become synonymous with the 

Olympics. GHANA rather had the 

mentality of the accredited African 

scholar, practicing the” Locally” 

acquired PHD (Pull Him Down) 

Well sports like weightlifting, volley, 

badminton, hockey, disabled sports, 

beach volley, boxing, football, judo, 

taekwondo and athletics were all in 

pole position to make an appearance 

but only 4 disciplines will have the 

name of Ghana attached to compete 

and even those, I can only but envisage 

a mirage in terms of winning medals. 

Now I build my case, will we continue to 

build the National teams on the 

shoulders of the old men with new 

techniques? 

Joel Acheampong

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A typical example is “USAIN BOLT” who 

eyes will be watching because his name 

has become synonymous with the 

Olympics. 

Athletics of Ghana was given a ray of hope at 

the event which ushered in a new generation of 

athletes including sprinters Tim Abeyie, 

Ashaad Agyapong, Emmanuel Appiah Kubi, 

Allah Laryea-Akrong and long jumper Nii Ayi. 

The tall list also includes sprinters Flings 

Owusu Agyapong, Beatrice Gyaman, Dorcas 

Gyimah and long jumper Yetsa Tuakli- 

Wosornu. 

Ignatius Gaisah, silver medalist at the just 

ended All Africa Games (AAG) in Long Jump, 

will make a representation at the 

championship. 

Ghana's Margaret Simpson proved her status 

as the Heptathlon Queen of the Africa 

Continent by emerging tops at the Africa 

Combined Events Championship held in 

Bambous, Mauritius. 

Simpson, 30, garnered 6,184 points to emerge 

winner of the seven-event championship held 

from 13-14 April at the Germain Comarmond 

Stadium located in the Black River District of 

the Indian Ocean Island. 

The 2011 All Africa Games gold medalist has 

sealed her ticket for the 27 July to 12 August 

2012 championship in London. 

Third place at the Commonwealth games last 

two years, a fourth place at the 2006 

IAAF World Athletics finals the same 

year she bagged in a gold medal at the 

African championship and gold at the 

Commonwealth games. 

From 2003 at the world and Africa 

meetings, Gaisah has proven he is a 

powerhouse to reckon with in the long 

jump division in the world, a medal 

hopeful but who is being groomed 

quickly to replace him since fatigue may 

give in to stress soon. Our structures for 

development need to be critically 

looked at. 

Ghana's queen of sprint Vida Anim is no 

different from Gaisah. Having qualified 

for the Olympic meeting this year 

comes as no surprise but the time and 

improvement of preparations in 

previous year's meetings have given off 

a perfect performance. 

With several medals decorated in her 

name and that of the country, Vida Anim 

will be hoping to make count her latter 

years on the tracks and probably hang 

her spikes after the sterling 

performances displayed on the 

continent and the world. 

Finally, talking of nurturing talents and 

insurgence of new breed of track and 

field names yet to ink their spikes on the 

tracks of Africa and the world following a 

spectacle of show at the maiden West 

African Junior Athletics Championship 

i n A b i d j a n , C o t e D ' i v o r e . 

The trophy appeared destined to 

fall into the hands of sub regional 

rivals Nigeria, but the men relay 

team anchored by John O'Brian, 

Daniel Gyasi, Solomon Afful and 

Bright Atta Gyamfi snatched 

victory with a blistering pace to 

overturn the tide. 

Ghana thus gained eight gold 

medals,Team Captain of Ghana 

sprinter Janet Amponsah led the 

medal honours with a performance 

that saw her win the women 100m 

and 200m while helping the 4 

x400m relay team to a silver medal. 

Ghana also dominated the middle 

distance races with scintillating 

p e r f o r m a n c e s b y A z u m a h 

Sampson and Lydia Afia Mato who 

caught the eye after winning gold

SPORTS 38 


medals in the men and women 1500m and 

3000m races. 

A budding talent that has to be looked out is 

Janet Amponsah who has qualified to 

represent Ghana at the World Athletics 

Junior Championship in Spain. She 

represented Ghana at the 13th IAAF World 

Junior Championships in Moncton, 

Canada, participating in the 

200m (24.86s). Later that year 

with 24.37s in Abuja she took a 

bronze medal in the 200m final of 

the Maiden Edition of the 

ECOWAS Games 

In 2010, she ran with a time of 

11.94s at the Commonwealth 

Games; she also ran the last leg 

of the 4x100m women's relay and 

was able to snatch a 2nd place 

(from India, the host team) for a 

precious silver medal (45.24s) 

The amateur boxing team, the 

Black Bombers also managed to 

secure four tickets for the 

Olympics following a rather daunting 

qualifier in Casablanca, Morocco with 

inadequate preparations as usual. 

Sulemanu Tetteh - Light Fly (49Kg), Duke 

Akuetteh Micah - Fly (52Kg), Isaac Kojo 

Dogboe - Bantam (56Kg) Maxwell 

Amponsah - Heavy (91Kg) will 

represent Ghana on the canvas at the 

Olympics in London later this year. 

Athletics, judo, taekwondo, boxing will 

surely give Ghana some hope with 

medals after the rather short 

preparations and we here at 

NEIGHBOURHOOD GONG wish 

the team and athletes the best of 

luck and Godspeed at the event. 

LONDON 2012 HERE WE COME, 

G O G H A N A , G E T G O L D 

N E I G H B O U R H O O D 

GONG wish the team 

and athletes the best of 

luck and Godspeed at 

the event. 

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