The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rescinded its decision to sack 8 Chiana Senior High School (SHS) students, who were captured in a viral video insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a statement issued on Friday, January 13, 2023, the GES said it has referred the matter to the disciplinary …
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Akufo-Addo intervenes on behalf of 8 SHS students sacked for insulting him
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has intervened in the matter of 8 senior high school students dismissed for insulting the president. According to a release dated Friday, January 13, 2022, the Ministry of Education said the president intervened in the matter after his attention was drawn …
Read More »Your License Can Be Revoked If You Violate These – Teachers Cautioned
The National Teaching Council gives licenses to professional teachers who work in both public and private schools across the country. This is done to improve and standardize the teaching profession. In light of this, Mr. Boadu Abedi William, the Western and Western North Regional Secretary for GNAT, said that the …
Read More »Drugs That Can Damage Your Kidneys And Liver If Carelessly Taken
According to healthline Do you know that several OTC drugs and prescription drugs, when used in excess, can cause harm to the kidneys and liver? This essay will likely provide some insight if you are the type of person who repeatedly resorts to self-medication. Many individuals will learn something new from it, …
Read More »Main Benefits of Consuming Coconut Regularly
Coconut is a fruit with many health benefits. Coconuts are also a sweet and very tasty fruit. Here are four shocking coconut benefits. According to Healthline, here are 4 main benefits of coconut. 1. very healthy and nutritious Unlike many other types of food, coconut is mainly composed of fat instead of …
Read More »Four ways to get rid of vaginal odour
Every vagina has a scent but with proper hygiene and cleanliness one can keep their private part clean and devoid of pungent smells. According to my.clevelandclinic.org, one’s lifestyle, hobbies, foods and general health affects the scents the vagina produces. For instance, the smell of your vagina changes frequently throughout a …
Read More »3 things you can do to have healthy sperm
Lots of men have been experiencing a sharp decline in sperm production. The quality of sperm produced in recent times has also been another concern in men, particularly, black men. Although the reasons for the swift decline aren’t known, there are lots of hypothetical reasons. For example, some of these …
Read More »ALL IS SET FOR CHILD-IN-TECH CONFERENCE 2023
The 2023 edition of the Child-In-Tech Conference which is focused on Financial Technology (Fintech) is set to hold on Friday January 13th , 2023 at the BlueCrest University College in Accra, Ghana. The conference themed “Promoting Financial Technology for Economic Growth” will bring together under one roof, students between …
Read More »Ghana to get US$234 million to fight HIV, TB and Malaria from 2024
The Global Fund has allocated 234 million USD for the containment and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria between 2024 and 2026. The allocation, which was made based on Ghana’s disease burden and income level, is expected to help build a Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) in …
Read More »5 Chiana SHS students who insulted Akufo-Addo dismissed
Five female students of Chiana SHS in the Kassena Nankana West District of the Upper East Region who were captured in a viral video insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have been dismissed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) after thorough investigations into the matter. The students who had been …
Read More »SSNIT increases maximum insurable earning to ¢42,000
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced an increment in the maximum insurable earnings for 2023 from ¢35,000 to ¢42,000. The increment, according to SSNIT, comes on the back of careful consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority in accordance with Section 63 (3) of the National Pensions Act …
Read More »OMCs have overpriced fuel for first pricing window of January – COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has stated that oil marketing companies have overpriced fuel for the first pricing window of January 2023. Detailing its projections and predictions for the first window, COPEC stated that fuel petrol should be sold at GH¢10.59 and diesel at GH¢12.84. COPEC, therefore, calls for …
Read More »How to enhance fertility in women
Bringing a child into the world is a beautiful way of contributing to nature. And to achieve this, fertility is very crucial to prospective parents. The deed required to create a child is well known, however, not all acts lead to pregnancy and it could be attributed to certain challenges. …
Read More »Stroke symptoms that is noticeable in the face, hands and eyes
According to Healthline, if brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients because of a disruption in blood flow, it will result in a medical condition known as “stroke”. Stroke symptoms usually appear before the actual attack. Specifically, brain cells are dying off one by one due to a lack …
Read More »Ways to detect that you are HIV positive
HIV testing: According to WebMD, the most reliable way to detect HIV is through HIV testing. HIV tests are typically done using a blood or saliva sample and can detect the presence of HIV antibodies in the body. HIV tests are typically accurate within a few weeks of infection and …
Read More »TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SOMACHI CHRIS-ASOLUKA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Somachi Chris-Asoluka The Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the appointment of Somachi Chris-Asoluka as Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of current CEO, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu. The appointment takes effect from March 01, …
Read More »Government to intensify collection of property rates – Majority Leader hints
The government of Ghana will in the year 2023 intensify the collection of property rates as a way of expanding its tax revenue for development, Majority Leader in Parliament has hinted According to Hon Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu who is also the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, the move by government is to …
Read More »UG suspends four Commonwealth Hall students
The Management of the University of Ghana has suspended four former Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives of the Commonwealth Hall, for disobeying the Vice Chancellor and the Dean of Student Affairs. A press statement signed by the Registrar said the executives held a meeting which provided a platform for the …
Read More »Egypt is building €400m CNC factory while Ghana builds $400m cathedral
Article WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This play video Click Here to Watch in Twi An artistic impression of the factory Ghana and Egypt have strong historical ties dating back to post-independence. Gamel Abdel Nasser and Kwame Nkrumah were pivotal in the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now …
Read More »HIV/AIDS on the rise in Kpandai district
The Medical Superintendent of Kpandai District Hospital in the Northern Regional , Dr Abdul Aziz, has disclosed that HIV/AIDS is on rise in the district. Speaking in an interview with Adom News reporter, Odehyeba Owusu Job, Dr Aziz expressed worry over the increasing number of HIV infections received in the …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta directed to serve as caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to serve as the caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry. The development comes after the President accepted resignation of Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen after reports emerged he tendered his resignation on Thursday 5, 2023. Although there are no clear reasons for Alan Kyerematen’s resignation, …
Read More »5 Richest Families In Ghana
Despite the crippling economic challenges confronting Ghana, some families still wield strong financial muscles according to a recent research conducted by Forbes top five richest families in Ghana. And in no particular order, the Irani family with a net worth of $800m ranks among the list compiled …
Read More »MoMo transaction limits increased
MTN Mobile Money(MoMo) has implemented the Bank of Ghana (BoG) approved increase in daily and monthly transaction limits as well as maximum wallet balances. A statement issued by MTN said: Customers with Daily Transaction Limits of GH¢1,000, GH¢5,000 and GH¢10,000 have had their limits increased to GH¢2,000, GH¢10,000 and GH¢15,000 respectively.” Additionally, …
Read More »3 side effects of condoms you never knew
Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods of contraception today. Contraceptive methods help to prevent pregnancies. This means using condoms is essentially a means of birth control. However, while birth control may be the primary purpose, a condom is also able to provide other benefits to the user. …
Read More »Possibility of a man having breast cancer
Breast cancer is most commonly known as a disease that affects only women. However, according to reports gathered from Mayo Clinic, breast cancer can also form in the breast tissue of men. However, male breast cancer is most common in elderly men but, it can also affect men at any …
Read More »Ing. Oppong-Boateng Appointed As Acting CEO For GIDA
Ing. Richard Oppong-Boateng The Board of Directors of the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has appointed Ing. Richard Oppong-Boateng as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. Ing. Oppong-Boateng’s appointment as Acting CEO of GIDA was announced in a press release issued by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Until …
Read More »‘The youth of today sleep too much’ – McDan laments
Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley has argued that the youth of today have been depicting lackluster behavior in their resolve to solve problems and become self-reliant. According to him, this posture has culminated in ‘too much sleeping’ among the youth in the country. Speaking in an interview …
Read More »Eating overly fermented kenkey may cause hangover – Medical Doctor
Medical experts have warned that eating excessively fermented foods like kenkey may like push one into presenting symptoms of hangover. Dr. Ernest Anim-Opare, a Medical Doctor at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital disclosed that persons who present conditions of hangover suffer dehydration, a situation that is often accompanied with other …
Read More »Medical Conditions That Can Make A Person Suddenly Slump And Die, And Foods To Avoid
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death globally, accounting for millions of deaths each year. It is a medical emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, which can result in death within minutes if not treated immediately. There are several medical conditions that can increase the …
Read More »Daily habits that can damage your brain
We often don’t realize the causes or effects of habits; they just happen. But unfortunately, when we get used to some seemingly harmless daily habits, they can cause long-lasting brain damage. The human brain is an essential part of the body, so it requires healthy living to function correctly. However, …
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