Elvis Anokye

The intriguing story of how Akatsi got its name

In the past, the town used to be known for one of its most distinguishing features, a crossroad, and also for many other significant reasons. Akatsi, the administrative capital of the Avenor Traditional Area in the Volta Region, used to be known as Mornenu, which translates literally as the ‘four …

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The creature that walked like humans, and could also climb trees like apes

The first species in the genus, A. anamensis, was found 4.2 million years ago in eastern Africa. For example, the Chadian A. bahrelghazali implies the genus became dramatically more significant than the fossil report indicated, and Australopithecus fossils found in eastern and southern Africa before the species became extinct 1.9 …

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Chicken to sell above 70 cedis – Poultry Farmers

Brace yourself to pay more for chicken this festive season because the Ghana Poultry Farmers Association is estimating an upward adjustment in the price of your favourite protein source. Poultry, initially selling at 55 Ghana cedis two weeks ago, now sells at 70 Ghana cedis on the market. However, this …

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Condoms to be completely free for French nationals 18 to 25 years from January

Citizens of France who are aged between 18 and 25 will not pay for condoms from January 2023; all they have to do is simply walk into any pharmacy of their choice to request and be given. The move is a national initiative aimed at checking the spread of sexually transmitted infections …

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Pregnant Woman Died After Falling Into A Borehole

A 40-year-old mother of two, also pregnant from Kagumo in Magumoni District of Chuka, fell into a well and died while trying to fetch water. According to a reliable source, the pregnant woman went to get water from the well, but she slipped and fell into a well. Though people …

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Otto Addo wasn’t fully committed to the Black Stars – Shilla Illiasu

Former Ghanaian professional footballer Shilla Illiasu Alhassan has opined that Coach Otto Addo was not totally committed to the team and its cause at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Shilla Illiasu, a member of the Germany 2006 Black Stars squad, one of the four local players to represent …

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Taking a week off social media could improve your mental health – New study

A study published in Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking showed that one week away from your favourite social media platforms improves your well-being, and reduces depression and anxiety. The study compared the effects of a one-week break from social media networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, on well-being, …

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The curse of insulting Kantanka is what has landed Afia Schwarzenegger a jail term – Kumchacha

The founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei alias Kumchacha, has stated that the recent jail term handed to socialite Valentina Agyeiwaa alias Schwarzenegger was a result of a curse. According to Kumchacha, Schwarzenegger’s woe was because of her constant disrespect against several reputable persons including the founder of …

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