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Tips for Teeth and Gum Care

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With proper care, your teeth and gums can stay healthy throughout your life. The healthier your teeth and gums are, the less risk you have for tooth decay and gum disease.

How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums?

There are four basic steps to caring for teeth and gums:

  1. Brushing
  2. Flossing
  3. Rinsing
  4. Eating right
  5. Visiting the dentist

Tips for Brushing Your Teeth and Gums

Brush teeth and gums at least twice a day. If you can, brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come into contact with food, they produce acids. These acids lead to cavities. To brush:

  • Place a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush. (Use a soft toothbrush.)
  • Place the toothbrush against the teeth at a 45-degree angle to the gum line.
  • Move the brush across the teeth using a small circular motion (if using an electric toothbrush, hold it at the same angle against the teeth and gum line and let it do the work). Continue with this motion cleaning one tooth at a time. Keep the tips of the bristles against the gum line. Avoid pressing so hard that the bristles lie flat against the teeth. (Only the tips of the toothbrush clean the teeth.) Let the bristles reach into spaces between teeth.
  • Brush across the top of the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Make sure the bristles get into the grooves and crevices.
  • Use the same small circular motion to clean the backside of the upper and lower teeth — the side that faces the tongue.
  • To clean the inside of the bottom front teeth, angle the head in an up-and-down position toward the bottom inside of the mouth and move the toothbrush in a small circle.
  • For the inside of the top front teeth, angle the brush in an up-and-down position with the tip of the head pointing towards the roof of the mouth. Move the toothbrush in a small circle.
  • Give your tongue a few gentle brush strokes, brushing from the back of your tongue forward. Do not scrub. This helps remove bacteria and freshens your breath.
  • After brushing your teeth for two to three minutes, rinse your mouth with a mouthwash.
  • Replace your toothbrush with a new one every three to four months.

Tips for Flossing Your Teeth

Floss your teeth at least once a day and ideally after each meal you consume. Flossing gets rid of food and plaque between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach. If plaque stays between teeth, it can harden into tartar, which must be removed by a dentist or hygienist. To floss:

  • Remove about an 18-inch strip of floss from the dispenser.
  • Wind the floss around the middle fingers of each hand, leaving a 1-inch section open for flossing. Floss the top teeth first, then the bottom.
  • Place the floss in your mouth and use your index fingers to push the floss between the teeth. Be careful not to push too hard and injure the gums.
  • Move the floss up and down against the tooth and up and around the gum line. The floss should form a C-shape around the tooth as you floss.
  • Floss between each tooth as well as behind the back teeth.
  • Use a clean section of floss as needed and take up used floss by winding it around the fingers.

Also, antibacterial mouth rinses (there are fluoride mouth rinses as well) can reduce bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease, according to the American Dental Association.

Tips for Rinsing Your Teeth & Gums

The third part of your daily oral care routine should be mouthwash — but not just any mouthwash.

  • Rinse daily with an antiseptic (also known as antibacterial) mouthwash to help kill bacteria that cause plaque, early gum disease, and bad breath.
  • Fluoride-containing mouthwash helps prevent tooth decay. Some mouthwashes have both antibacterial ingredients and fluoride.
  • Swish the rinse around in your mouth for 30 to 60 seconds.
  • You can use a mouthwash before or after you brush and floss.

Eating Right and Dental Health

For good dental health, eat a variety of foods, avoiding those that contain sugars and starches. These foods produce the most acids in the mouth, and the longer they stay in the mouth, the more they can damage the teeth. Hard “sucking candies” are especially harmful because they stay in the mouth a long time.

Snacking on sugary foods can lead to tooth decay, because most people don’t brush after snacks. Starchy snack foods, like potato chips, stick to the teeth. Avoid snacking on:

  • Candies, cookies, cakes, and pie
  • Sugary gum
  • Crackers, breadsticks, and chips
  • Dried fruits and raisins

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Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue

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Pop superstar Britney Spears

Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned.

Spears, 44, is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m (£146m).

The singer – whose protracted conservatorship long dictated her personal and professional life – is known for the hits …Baby One More Time, Oops!… I Did It Again, Toxic and Gimme More.

Primary Wave did not immediately respond to the BBC’s requests for comment. Representatives for Spears declined to comment.

In January 2024, the singer said she would “never return to the music industry”. Her last song was a duet released with Elton John in 2022.

Primary Wave has also acquired rights to the estates of Notorious BIG, Prince and Whitney Houston.

Details of the sale and the exact price of Spears’ catalogue have not been made public.

High-profile artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, and Shakira recently sold their catalogues too.

Springsteen sold his back catalogue to Sony in 2021 for $500m, and Bieber reportedly signed a $200m deal with Hipgnosis Songs Capital in 2023.

The publisher was founded 20 years ago by music executive Lawrence Mestel after purchasing 50% of Kurt Cobain’s portion of the Nirvana catalogue.

Spears is one of the best-selling female artists, with more than 150 million records sold worldwide. Her catalogue includes nine studio albums since her debut in 1999.

The sale comes after a tumultuous few years for the singer, who in 2021 ended a 13-year-long conservatorship – a legal guardianship that saw her finances and personal life controlled by her father.

The singer published her memoir in 2023 titled The Woman in Me, which detailed her struggles living under the conservatorship.

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Alabaster Box gives court update on GH¢15m copyright case against Medikal

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Medikal and Alabaster Box

Alabaster Box provides an update on its ongoing legal battle with Medikal, saying the copyright case remains in court as the group seeks GH¢15 million in damages.

Nearly a year after Ghanaian a cappella group Alabaster Box initiated legal action against rapper Medikal over alleged copyright infringement, the matter remains before the courts with little public visibility, until now.

The dispute, which began in April 2025, centres on claims that Medikal used a portion of the group’s song Akwaaba in his track Welcome to Africa without authorisation. While the case has largely unfolded away from public scrutiny, members of Alabaster Box provided an update during in an interview on Okay FM.

According to the group, proceedings are still ongoing. They disclosed that initial attempts to personally serve Medikal and his management team with a writ of summons were unsuccessful. As a result, the court granted permission for substituted service, a legal procedure that allows court documents to be delivered through alternative means. That process has since been completed, and the case is continuing through the legal system.

The group stated, “The issue is still in court. We attempted to serve him, but we were unable to, so the court granted us leave to serve him by substituted service. That has been done, and other processes are ongoing. We have taken our minds off it and are focusing on other matters. Wherever the court process leads and whenever we are called, we will appear.”

Alabaster Box further explained that before resorting to legal action, they had attempted to resolve the matter directly. After discovering that Welcome to Africa allegedly sampled their work, they reached out to Medikal’s camp. However, rather than engaging with the artiste directly, they said they were referred to an intermediary.

Recognising the sensitivity of the matter, the group sought legal counsel and allowed their lawyer to handle further discussions. They claim communication broke down shortly after their legal representative made contact.

They recounted; “When we realised the song had sampled our work, we contacted them and were directed to a middleman. Once we understood that, our lawyer advised us to step back and allow him to handle the discussions. However, when they realised he was a lawyer, communication ceased entirely.”

Despite the tension surrounding the case, the group emphasised that they are prepared to accept whatever judgement the court delivers. They stressed the importance of respecting the rule of law and complying with any final decision.

97% of Ghanaian musicians are not making money –Rex Omar

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Rex Omar

GHAMRO Board Chairman Rex Omar speaks out on the harsh realities facing Ghanaian musicians, questioning the country’s readiness to support a sustainable music and creative arts industry.

Rex Omar, Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), has expressed deep concern about Ghana’s ability to properly sustain its music and creative arts sector, describing the industry as structurally unprepared to support its practitioners.

On Joy Prime, the seasoned highlife musician painted a sobering picture of the realities facing most Ghanaian artistes. According to him, despite the visibility of a handful of successful performers, the vast majority of musicians struggle to earn a living from their work.

He stated; “Ghana is not ready to support music, even today. I can tell you that 97 per cent of Ghanaian musicians are not making money.”

Rex Omar explained that while success stories continue to motivate young people to pursue music careers, many enter the industry driven by passion rather than financial sustainability. He argued that the absence of a solid business framework leaves most artistes unable to survive long-term.

He lamented; “They go into music out of passion, but the business side that should sustain them is non-existent.”

Addressing his role at GHAMRO, Rex Omar revealed that he is prepared to vacate his position as board chairman, citing prolonged delays in organising elections for a new leadership. He indicated that his continued presence is largely procedural, pending the formal transition.

“Technically, I am still chairman, waiting for elections so I can hand over and exit,” he explained. “I am considering leaving this month, February, because the task I set out to complete has been accomplished. We came to digitise GHAMRO, and once I launch it, I will step aside.”

Beyond his work at GHAMRO, Rex Omar extended his criticism to Ghana’s wider creative economy and intellectual property framework. He argued that the state has consistently failed to fulfil its responsibilities, leaving institutions such as collective management organisations under-resourced and ineffective.

 

Mohammed Kudus to work under new boss as Tottenham sack Thomas Frank

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Thomas Frank and Mohammed Kudus in a joyful mood after a win

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus is set to work under a new manager at Tottenham Hotspur following the sacking of Thomas Frank. Frank was sacked by Tottenham after just under eight months in charge following a dismal 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday.

Spurs are 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the relegation zone after a dreadful run of form.

The North London side are winless in their past eight Premier League games – their longest run without a victory since October 2008.

They have won just two of their past 17 league matches and picked up only 12 points in that time.

Frank took over as head coach in June after Ange Postecoglou was sacked and signed a deal until 2028, but proved unable to notably improve the club’s league form despite strong results in European competition.

Against a mixed Premier League record of seven wins, eight draws and 11 defeats this season, the Dane led Spurs to automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League by finishing fourth in the group stage.

However, they are out of both domestic cup competitions, having been beaten by Newcastle in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in October and Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round last month.

Spurs were loudly booed after defeat at home by fellow strugglers Newcastle and West Ham in the past few weeks.

Frank was also taunted by his own fans with chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” during the loss to West Ham and the 2-2 draw at Burnley that followed.

Captain Cristian Romero was critical of Tottenham’s board after that result, calling it “disgraceful” that the club only had 11 fit senior players available against City.

Spurs won five, drew two and lost just one of their eight Champions League group stage matches – that defeat coming away to holders Paris St-Germain.

However, their Premier League form has been largely poor since November, including a damaging 4-1 defeat by north London rivals Arsenal and a woeful 3-0 loss at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Last month Frank said he felt trusted by the board but BBC Sport understands he was already under significant internal scrutiny and at least one member of the club’s executive had raised the option of ending his reign.

Tottenham took just 10 points at home in the league under Frank, but had a better away record, claiming 19 points from 13 matches on the road.

Prior to joining Tottenham, Frank spent seven years in charge of the Brentford, guiding the Bees from the Championship to the Premier League in 2021.

The 52-year-old’s tenure at Spurs started with a Uefa Super Cup defeat on penalties to PSG, with Spurs having booked their place in the match courtesy of winning the Europa League under Australian Postecoglou last season.

He was however hampered by extensive injury issues this season.

Credit: myjoyonline

 

CK AKonnor wins 2nd Coach of the Month award in Kenya

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CK AKonnor

CK Akonnor has become the first to win the Coach of the Month twice in Kenya for the 2025/26 season after scooping January’s award.

The Gor Mahia trainer was crowned SportPesa League Coach of the Month on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 after guiding the club to the top of the table.

Akonnor beat competition from Osborne Monday (Murang’a SEAL), Bernard Mwalala (Bandari FC) and Fred Ambani (AFC Leopards).

This was after winning five and drawing one out of the six games played in January; scoring 15 goals, conceded four and three clean sheets.

That run ensured they amassed 40 points; four more than second-placed AFC Leopards.

Aside recording a mammoth 4–1 win over Kariobangi Sharks, they rallied from two goals down to beat Murang’a SEAL 3-2.

The former Ghana coach takes home a customized SportPesa League Coach of the Month trophy and a cash prize of KSh 75,000 from the sponsors SportPesa.

Akonnor first award won the award in October 2025.

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Atletico Madrid, Barcelona in Copa del Rey semi-final clash

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Marc Bernal, Barcelona

Atletico Madrid will welcome Barcelona to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Thursday evening for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash.

The two Spanish heavyweights meet once again at this stage of the competition, with Diego Simeone’s men aiming for revenge after last season’s elimination at the hands of the Catalan giants.

Atletico Madrid face a familiar challenge in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, having been knocked out by Barcelona at the same stage last season.

With La Liga slipping away, the Copa del Rey represents a significant opportunity for silverware this season, and Atletico Madrid will be desperate to avoid a repeat of last season’s scenario.

Barcelona, meanwhile, arrive in formidable form – Hansi Flick’s side have won their last six matches in all competitions, scoring at least twice in each of those victories.

The Catalan giants sit top of the La Liga table with 58 points from 23 matches, boasting the best attacking record in the division with 63 goals scored and just 23 conceded.

While Atletico Madrid are strong at home and will be motivated by last season’s elimination, Barcelona’s current form and attacking consistency give them the edge.

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Arsenal and Brentford engage in London derby 

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Viktor Gyokeres

Premier League leaders Arsenal have a peculiar curse to banish when they visit the Gtech Community Stadium for Thursday’s London derby with surprise package Brentford.

While the Gunners have gone unbeaten in 12 straight midweek top-flight games, they have failed to win – or even score – in any of their last three to take place on Thursdays themselves.

Arteta’s men still hold a healthy lead at the summit of the Premier League table, and victory last weekend saw them end the day nine points clear at the top for the first time since the 2003-04 Invincibles campaign – omens?

Arsenal will not expect to have it all their own way against their European-chasing hosts, though, especially as Brentford return to their headquarters on the back of two tremendous away days at Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Brentford should not adopt a backs-against-the-wall approach to the visit of Arsenal – unlike many other teams – as Andrews’s men have momentum on their side after two huge wins and can play without fear against the league leaders.

Arteta’s streak of clean sheets may therefore be broken on Thursday, but a rejuvenated Gunners attack can exploit any gaps left open by their London rivals and keep Man City at bay for a little while longer.

Credit: sportsmole.co.uk

NACOC to Begin Licensing for Medicinal, Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

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Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it will soon commence the licensing of medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation in Ghana, following Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework to operationalise the regime.

In a press statement issued by by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, NACOC said the new framework will regulate the controlled cultivation, processing and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent strictly for medicinal and industrial purposes.

According to the Commission, licences will be granted only to qualified entities that meet stringent requirements. These include the implementation of robust security protocols, effective product traceability systems, adherence to quality assurance standards, and full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

NACOC cautioned prospective applicants to deal directly and exclusively with the Commission through its Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD). It warned the public to avoid engaging with any individuals, groups or associations claiming to facilitate the licensing process and advised applicants to follow only the officially approved procedures and guidelines.

The Commission reiterated that the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in Ghana and emphasised that the new licensing regime does not in any way legalise non-medical consumption.

NACOC further indicated that it will collaborate closely with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies — including the Ministry of the Interior, the Ghana Standards Authority and the Food and Drugs Authority — to ensure effective implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the regulatory framework.

The Commission stated that the initiative forms part of efforts to safeguard public health and safety while supporting lawful innovation and industrial development in the country.

For further information, the public has been advised to contact NACOC’s Public Relations Department via hotline 0800 307 307 or email crd@ncc.gov.gh.

Minority Caucus Condemns NIB’s Conduct in Ofosu Nkansah Investigation

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RICHARD OWUSU-AKYAW
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Afenyo-Markin - Minority Leader

 

 

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