The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described the results of the 2022 batch of students who wrote the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as the best in the last eight years. According to President Akufo-Addo, “six (6) years on following the implementation of the …
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New Sunyani Airport terminal building planned for 2023 – Ofori-Atta
The old terminal building at the recently inaugurated Sunyani Airport is to be remodeled and expanded to accommodate the expected increase in passenger throughput. The facility was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after a seven-year closure to allow for an extensive renovation of the domestic airport sited in …
Read More »9 Foods That Can Make Your Stomach Bloated When Consumed In Excess
Flatulence is most commonly caused by colds and ulcers. However, poor portion control and indiscriminate eating can also cause flatulence. Your stomach may feel bloated or full of gas due to the fermentation of foods that take a long time to process. The remaining food will eventually cause a lot …
Read More »Tingling in your feet? know the possible causes
The human body keeps reacting in some way or the other depending upon various internal and external factors. Sometimes, you fall sick and that’s because maybe your body is fighting some unwanted foreign elements or viruses. However, sometimes there are issues that may not be serious or need immediate attention, …
Read More »Effects of Plantain on people with High Blood Pressure
According to healthline Food is necessary for survival, but not all consumables are created equal in terms of their positive effects on human health. From a health point of view, cooked meals are better than fried or roasted ones. I’ll discuss how plantains can lower your blood pressure using research …
Read More »Ghana, Nigeria, others to unlock $26 billion on lower trade finance cost
Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal could earn up to $26 billion from lowering costs and increasing the availability of trade finance, a new report released by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The report, Trade Finance in West Africa examined the major barriers to …
Read More »Nigerian billionaires, other owners of private jets sue government over $67.5million tax
Seventeen private jet owners, including Nigerian billionaires, leading commercial banks, and other ultra-high net worth individuals have sued the Nigerian government over import duties totaling more than N30 billion ($67.5 million). The legal action, which is part of efforts to prevent the government from grounding their planes, comes after the …
Read More »GRA clears air on imposition of luxury vehicle levy
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked a social media report suggesting the outfit has imposed levies on luxury vehicles. GRA has described the reports as completely false and has urged the public to disregard them. “The attention of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been drawn to a purported letter …
Read More »Nothing justifies going to Qatar amid budget debate – Bawumia’s aide jabs NPP MPs, ministers
Dr Kabiru Mahama, a technical advisor at the Office of the Vice President, has slammed ruling party Members of Parliament and some Ministers of State who flew to Qatar to cheer the Black Stars at the ongoing World Cup. He described their action as one that lacked discretion and which …
Read More »Support fiscal measures proposed in 2023 budget – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians in these hard times to support the fiscal measures proposed in the 2023 budget for approval by parliament. The 2023 budget as presented among others is to address debt and fiscal operations to eliminate the structural bottlenecks bedevilling the economy. Parliament is …
Read More »GTP wins most preferred African Fabric Brand at Home Africa Builders Awards
Ghana’s foremost textiles manufacturing company, Ghana Textiles Printing Company Limited, popularly known as GTP has been celebrated for being the most preferred African fabric brand. The company which was established in 1966 designs, prints and markets GTP and Woodin brands in Ghana and across the sub-region. The Home Builders Africa …
Read More »Healthy Breakfast for people with High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is treatable by alterations in lifestyle factors like food and exercise. A good breakfast can set you up for a productive day. Eating a healthy breakfast will provide you greater stamina for the rest of the day. Those suffering from hypertension might do well …
Read More »HIV/AIDS has killed 40.1million of world population
HIV/AIDS has killed up to 40.1 million people and infected 84.2 million over the past 40 years. Up till now there is still no cure for the epidemic, there are many effective HIV prevention, treatment and care options that can enhance the quality of life. In the year 2010, new …
Read More »What Are The Causes Of Chest Pain?
Chest pain shows up in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes chest pain feels crushing or burning. In certain situations, the pain moves up to the neck, into the jaw, and then spreads to the back or down one or both arms. Several different …
Read More »Reasons why you should boil banana and drink the water regularly in moderation
As a result of its versatility, high nutrient content, and deliciously sweet flavour, bananas are often used as the star ingredient in a variety of dishes. Bananas, as reported by Healthline, can be used to make a soothing and healthy tea by boiling it in a pot containing water, and applying …
Read More »The Best Times To Eat Dates For Maximum Benefits
Here are the ideal times to consume dates for optimal health advantages, according to Healthline: During breakfast Dates are a fantastic way to add more natural sweetness and fiber to your diet in the morning. Furthermore, the high fiber content of these foods may keep you full and satisfied …
Read More »If Baba Rahman can still play full 100 mins then I can play for Ghana – Sonnie Badu
Sonnie Badu has added his voice to the Baba Rahman criticism as Ghana Black Stars team failed to advance to the next stage in the ongoing World Cup tournament. Going into the game, Ghana needed a win or draw to boost their chances of moving to the next round but …
Read More »‘Working at the bank was a waste of time, I earn more selling soap’ – Businesswoman
CEO of Green Essentials, Yaa Anima, has disclosed that she quit her job as a relationship officer in the banking sector after two years because she did not enjoy it as much. In an interview on Daily Hustle on SVTV Africa, Miss Anima indicated that she is not cut out …
Read More »Manhyia District Hospital nurses call off strike after MoH, GHS intervention
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has asked its members at the Manhyia District Hospital to resume full duties today, December 3, 2022; ending a strike that last one day. The strike was in relation to an incident where a nurse was abused by the father of a …
Read More »NHIA boss cautions healthcare providers charging illegal fees
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Chief Executive, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has said the decision to revoke the licences of credentialed healthcare providers charging illegal fees is non-negotiable. According to him, the NHIA is paying one and a half billion cedis annually to healthcare providers for claims submitted to the Authority for …
Read More »Tractor assembly plant to be established in Ghana – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akubila-Addo has revealed that Ghana will soon get a tractor assembling plant. Akufo-Addo made this revelation while speaking at the 38th National Farmers’ Day celebration at Koforidua. He mentioned that plans are far advanced towards the establishment of a tractor manufacturing farm in Ghana. Akufo-Addo said …
Read More »Eat these Fruits and say bye to Diabetes, Ulcer, High Blood Pressure and other diseases
Prevalently known as Awin in Yoruba, Icheku in Igbo and Tsamiyar kurm in Hausa, Yooyi in Ghana, African velvet tamarind English. You love the natural product yet most likely fool about its medical advantages. HERE IT IS: 1-Malaria As per research, the leaf remove restrains the development of Plasmodium falciparum …
Read More »Basic essentials your minimum wage cannot afford in Ghana today
The National Tripartite Committee reviewed the minimum wage for workers in Ghana to GH¢14.88 starting from January 2023. The GH¢14.88 minimum wage shows a GH¢1.35 increase from the GH¢13.53 minimum wage in 2022. A minimum wage is a wage below which no worker in Ghana should be paid. A statement …
Read More »WAEC orders over 8,000 ‘indebted’ students to pick WASSCE results from their schools
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has asked 8,486 candidates in the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), to pick their results from their various schools. These are students deemed to have either damaged school property or failed to return school property in their care. It was disclosed …
Read More »Nurses, midwives’ strike leaves patients stranded at Manhyia hospital
Patients at the Manhyia Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region have been left stranded following an industrial action by nurses in the facility. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association GRNMA in the Ashanti Region on Friday December 2,2022 began a strike to protest government’s failure to sack the Ashanti Regional …
Read More »Common Mistakes That May Increase Your Risk Of Getting Sick
There are common mistakes even healthy people make that may increase the chances of getting sicknesses. According to WebMD, research have shown that a lot of things most people do are the major causes of diseases. Based on infomation provided by WebMD we want to highlight some common mistakes that are causing diseases: …
Read More »What happen to your va_gina if you have too much s*x?
The vàgina is the most cryptic and private component of being a lady, yet it is additionally the most significant. There is a ton of misconception about the vàginal region, particularly because it is the least referenced organ. Given the shame appended to it, we are oftentimes ignorant and have …
Read More »HIV infections on the increase due to galamsey activities — Ghana AIDS Commission
Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey is a major factor in the increase of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) infections in the country, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has said. According to the commission, the galamsey menace has compelled the citizens to engage in indiscriminate and unprotected sex. Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General …
Read More »5 foods that help increase concentration
Eating is something everyone does not just to fill their stomach but to also help them live a healthy life, hence the saying – you are what you eat. Beans Beans The kinds of foods we eat can affect several aspects of our daily life including our body parts. There …
Read More »Why a Wall Street banker quit his lucrative job and moved to Ghana to make chocolate
One of the mainstays of the Ghanaian economy is cocoa. The West African nation and Ivory Coast make up the world’s top cocoa-producing countries. Despite producing cocoa for centuries, Ghana in particular has done little to add value to the product except to ship it in its raw form for …
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