It has now been established that the ‘Galamsey Economy’ documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas had footage from 2018 forming the juiciest part, an alleged bust of a Minister of State soliciting bribes for others and and receiving same for himself. In opening up on the extent of his involvement in the episode …
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75 students displaced, 8 injured as fire ravages dormitory at KOTECH
At least eight (8) students have sustained minor injuries whilst learning materials, laptops, tools and other personal effects of 75 displaced students have been burnt to ashes in a ravaging fire outbreak at Koforidua Technical Institute (KOTECH) in the Eastern region. The fire started at about 11:30 pm Monday, November …
Read More »Yams enhance brain function, ease symptoms of menopause
One study by (Chandrasekara and Kumar, 2016) explained that yams (Dioscorea) are a type of tuber vegetable that originated in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. About 95% of yams today are grown in Africa. History has it that yams got their name from the Fulani (a language spoken in Guinea, …
Read More »Benefits of avocados
Avocados have been regarded as the most nutrients packed food on the planet. It also has the spotlight as a global superfood. Interestingly, many have linked the color of avocados in Ghana to increase cholesterol and weight. However, this assertion is wrong! Studies have confirmed that avocados contain a hearty …
Read More »Valley View University Student Representative Council donates items worth thousands of cedis to the School
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Valley View University led by the president, Mordecai Nsiah Dwomoh, has donated fourteen pieces of washroom mirrors worth thousands of cedis to the Vice-Chancellor of the university as part of the council’s contribution towards the development of the school, as promised and captured in …
Read More »PHOTOS: Fire guts boys dormitory of Koforidua Technical Institute; 8 students injured
Fire has gutted the the Boys’ dormitory of the Koforidua Technical Institute in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The fire which started around 11:45 pm on Monday swept through four rooms before personnel of the National Fire Service brought it under control and prevented it from …
Read More »Janssen Pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson, GAF partner to provide care for cancer patients
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson has partnered with the Ghana Armed forces (GAF) to support the management of prostate cancer for Armed forces. The partnership, enforced by the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Accra, aimed at ensuring early diagnosis of prostate cancer. The initiative seeks to …
Read More »Nifa SHS in mess as portions rot
Pictures and videos available to this portal shows that all is not well at Nifa Senior High School located at Adukrom-Akuapem in the Okere District of the Eastern Region. The once pride of Okere is in a mess, with majority of the infrastructure in the school rotting away. From classrooms, …
Read More »GUPS General Secretary calls for educational reform
The General Secretary of the Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS), Honorable Eric Murphy Asare has partly blamed politicians for the poor education structure in the country. Speaking at the United Nations Youth Association-Ghana (UNYA-GH) 1st virtual conference in commemoration of the Africa Youth Month (AYM) 2022, with the theme …
Read More »‘We’ll go shopping’ – Adu Boahen after receiving dollar bundles from business tycoon
A write-up issued by Tiger Eye PI ahead of its Galamsey Economy exposé which will air on November 14 and 15 has implicated the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, of taking huge sums of monies from a business tycoon at the United of Arab …
Read More »Musk’s closure of Twitter Africa office unfortunate – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says Twitter’s decision to fold up its satellite office in Africa is unfortunate. “We had looked forward to its presence,” he told journalists in the US. The President added: “It was not too long ago that it was up, but I understand it is part and parcel of …
Read More »VIDEO: GES begs Akufo-Addo, public over video of SHS students insulting President
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has apologised to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the general public on behalf of some five students of Chiana Senior High School (SHS) over a video in which the students are heard insulting the president. GES, in a press release dated November 14, 2022, …
Read More »CETAG, CENTSAG strike over conditions of service
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG) have begun an indefinite strike in all the 46 colleges of education across the country over government’s failure to prioritize their welfare. The groups said they are disappointed at non-finalisation …
Read More »3 Ways You Can Damage Your Kidney
The kidneys are very important body organs responsible for removing waste from the body. The kidneys and the liver are responsible for removing toxins from the body. However, a person’s lifestyle can help to keep his kidneys healthy and may also damage them. In this article we want to highlight …
Read More »Garden City University College admits 1,450 fresh students
The Garden City University College (GCUC) has formally admitted 1,450 fresh students for the 2022/23 academic into the university. The matriculation ceremonies were held simultaneously at the Kwabre-Kenyasi and Takoradi Campuses in Ashanti and Western regions respectively, on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Diplomas, degrees and masters programmes to …
Read More »Causes Of Stomach Ulcers
A stomach ulcer is a condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed. This causes a painful, open sore on the stomach lining, which results in bleeding and vomiting. According to Healthline, stomach ulcers are caused by several factors, including infections. One of the common causes of ulcers is H. …
Read More »5 Fruits every Man should regularly eat
Your penile health will be improved by certain foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, specific enzymes, and foods high in vitamins B, C, D, and E, which all help to reduce stress and anxiety. These foods also help to improve blood flow to the private organ. However, a strong circulatory …
Read More »Government sells Saglemi housing project to private developer
Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that a private sector developer has assumed control over government’s Saglemi housing project. According to him, the developer will be in charge of selling the housing units when completed. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, November 13, 2022, Francis Asenso-Boakye said, …
Read More »Accra Skytrain Project postponed due to coronavirus restrictions – Minister
Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has revealed that the inability of government and its partners to implement the Accra Skytrain Project is due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the minister, following pre-feasibility studies the parties were set to undertake a 9-month long feasibility studies to enable the …
Read More »Government steps up talks to secure cheaper fuel for Ghanaians
The government has given the assurance that it has stepped up its talks with some oil-producing countries to secure cheaper petroleum products to cushion Ghanaians in the face of the rising cost of fuel in the country. The Deputy Minister for Energy, Andrews Egyapa Mercer, made this announcement while reacting …
Read More »All unregistered SIM cards to be blocked on November 30 – Ursula
Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that all unregistered SIM cards will be deactivated by the end of this month, November. In a press statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the Minister noted that the move forms part of measures to reduce SIM related fraud incidents in the country. She added …
Read More »There’s no difference – ‘Disappointed’ civil servants compare prices at government’s PFJ market to public market
Some civil servants have expressed their disappointment with prices at the PFJ market. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture began the sale of ‘cheap’ foodstuff to Ghanaians today November 11, 2022. The move, the Ministry noted, is to sell foodstuff directly from the farmers in the rural areas to persons …
Read More »Eat low-carbohydrate foods to avoid serious complications – Health expert warns
A Diabetes Nurse Educator at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Mr Agnes Owusu Boateng has warned the diabetic patients to eat low-carbohydrate foods to avoid serious complications. The Deputy Nursing Officer at KATH Diabetes Center says individuals at risk for diabetes can lower their blood glucose (sugar) without medication …
Read More »VIDEO: Woman with HIV confesses to mixing her infected blood with sobolo for sale
An unidentified woman diagnosed with HIV has opened up about how she mixes her infected blood in the zobo (sobolo) drink she sells to infect more people. She made the shocking revelation when she called into a radio program on Wazobia FM, MarketRunz on Wednesday night to confess her evil deeds. In a video …
Read More »Gov’t to pilot sale of cheap foodstuff at Agric Ministry today
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture will from today, Friday, November 11, 2022, begin the retailing of food items at its premises to civil and local government workers. The Ministry explains that the move forms part of efforts to cushion Ghanaians and mitigate the impact of rising food prices. The …
Read More »Meet the 8-member ad hoc committee set to probe Ofori-Atta censure allegations
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Thursday, November 10 announced an ad hoc committee to probe allegations in a vote of censure motion against the embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The 8-member ad hoc committee was constituted of Members of Parliament elected by the leadership of both sides of the House. Their main task …
Read More »High transport fare hinders HIV patients’ access to care – Study reveals
A study by the Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) has identified transportation cost as hindrance to HIV management. The findings published in the 2022 edition of the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology found that patients are not able to attend clinics regularly due to financial constraints. “The majority …
Read More »DVLA to implement controversial mandatory seatbelts in commercial vehicles next year
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has hinted at plans to implement the controversial mandatory seatbelt for each passenger in commercial vehicles next year. Section 119 of the Road Traffic Regulation Legislative Instrument (LI) 2180 passed by Parliament in 2012, lays emphasis on the use of seatbelts. It is …
Read More »G-strings: Here are 3 surprising risks of wearing them regularly
People have strong opinions about what style, cut, fabric and more are best for them, and some strongly believe that no underwear is the best underwear. There are some surprising side effects of always wearing thongs or G-strings and you definitely need to know more about if thongs are your …
Read More »‘Stabilize the Ghana Cedi’ – Otumfuo urges BoG
The Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the bank of Ghana to take necessary steps to stabilize the forex market. In a speech read on his behalf at the 19th Ashanti Business Excellence Awards by Sewuahene, Nana Kwaku Sarkodie, the Asantehene expressed worry over the depreciation of the …
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