The bust of John Mensah Sarbah has not been found a week after it was vandalised and stolen during a clash between students affiliated with Commonwealth and Mensah Sarbah halls of the University of Ghana, Legon. The bust was mounted in honour of Mensah Sarbah, a lawyer, for his contribution …
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Johnson & Johnson to end global sales of talc-based baby powder
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023, the drugmaker said on Thursday, more than two years after it ended U.S. sales of a product that drew thousands of consumer safety lawsuits. “As part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, we have made the commercial decision to transition …
Read More »Stroke is dangerous, stop eating these 3 foods excessively
Having a stroke is a medical emergency that can happen when your brain doesn’t get enough blood to work. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the blood vessels called arteries that bring blood to the brain become clogged with fat and other things. This blood has the oxygen and nutrients …
Read More »If you care for your eyes, stop eating any of these 4 foods
It’s common to think that as we get older, our eyesight gets weaker and less effective than when we were younger. Healthy living and good eating habits can go a long way to putting off the process. Our eating habits can also hurt our eyesight even before we get old. …
Read More »I cannot tell you when price of kenkey will drop – Agric Minister
Food and Agriculture minister, Dr. Afriyie Akoto has stated he has no idea when kenkey prices will drop. A ball of kenkey which was sold at GH¢1 last year is currently being sold at GH¢3. Food was among the major factors that caused a 31.7% inflation for the month of …
Read More »How dangerous are blue balls?
‘Blue balls’ is a colloquial form of epididymal hypertension. When a man is aroused, blood usually flows through his arteries to his genital, this makes him have an erection which ought to lead to ejaculation. A man experiences blue balls as a result of sexual arousal without orgasm. This makes …
Read More »Accra-Kumasi airfare crosses GH¢600 mark – Report
The cost of travelling from the capital Accra to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region by air has crossed the GH¢600 mark, the highest one-way fare recorded on the route, Aviation Ghana reports. For several weeks now, an Accra-Kumasi one-way ticket on Africa World Airlines (AWA) and PassionAir has crossed the …
Read More »Students use UV light to cheat in exams – KNUST research reveals
The skin or clothes have traditionally been used by many students to aid in cheating during examinations. In addition to these, most invigilators are aware of the use of calculators, phones and watches to cheat. However, a study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has found one …
Read More »Put Onions Next To Your Bed Before You Sleep And Wake Up Surprised With These Amazing Benefits
It has been used as a treatment method in Traditional China for centuries. Onion is a very healthy vegetable; we use it in almost all of our meals. Onion is a prevalent food in the kitchen; the onion has been used for centuries to make different home cures. Onion also …
Read More »30 Problems That (Garlic) Solve Better Than The Medications
1) INSOMNIA , DIABETES , HYPERTENSION ,MIGRAINE Eating a few garlic cloves every day will keep you safe from all these diseases. The blood is purified and rid of a lot of toxins. Make the experiment and you will not be disappointed because it is the daily health without medication. …
Read More »Try these home remedies to reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure also known as hypertension is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. According to research, It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide. High blood pressure is labelled a “silent killer” because it normally doesn’t exhibit symptoms until the heart …
Read More »UDS: SSA, GAUA, TEWU on indefinite strike
The Executive Councils of the Senior Staff Association (SSA)-UoG, Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Teachers Educational and Workers’ Union (TEWU) at the University for Development Studies (UDS) have declared an indefinite industrial strike. The strike, which is against management of the UDS takes effect today, Wednesday, 10 …
Read More »MEDA partners with GSA to Launch Code of Practice for Ghana’s Cashew Industry
The Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) which is implementing the Farmers’ Economic Advancement Through Seedlings (FEATS) Project has developed a Code of Practice for Cashew Planting Material Production in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA). The Code of Practice (CoP) and its pictorial version was officially shared with key …
Read More »KNUST to suspend final-year student over alleged rape
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has activated processes to suspend a final-year Business Administration student standing trial for allegedly raping a first-year female student of the university. Joel Osei Owusu and his accomplice, L/Cpl Frank Adu Poku are currently standing trial for the alleged rape incident …
Read More »Fitch downgrades Ghana’s credit rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘CCC’
International rating agency, Fitch, has downgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC’ from ‘B-‘. In a report sighted by GhanaWeb, it noted that the downgrade reflects the deterioration of Ghana’s public finances which has contributed to a prolonged lack of access to Eurobond markets. This, Fitch said …
Read More »Cedi depreciation: We’re not planning any demonstration- GUTA denies publication
The Ghana Union of Traders Association GUTA has denied threatening to embark on massive demonstration against the Akuffo Addo lead government over the free fall of the Ghana cedi on international market. According to them, protesting against government in these trying times will not change the fortunes of the Economy. …
Read More »Elon Musk sells $6.9bn of Tesla shares as Twitter lawsuit looms
Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 7.92 million shares in the electric car maker, worth around $6.88bn (£5.7bn). The sales took place after the firm’s annual shareholder meeting last week, regulatory filings show. Mr Musk says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for …
Read More »BECE 2021: WAEC publishes names of students involved in alleged irregularities (LIST)
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published a list of candidates who were allegedly involved in examination irregularities during the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE), 2021. The candidates are to report to the Kumasi Office of WAEC on August 11-12, 2022, to assist in investigations into the alleged irregularities. …
Read More »MEDA Country Director Calls for Improvement in Productivity of Cashew Plantations In Ghana
The Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Ghana Country Director Robert Austin, has called for an improvement in the productivity of cashew plantations in Ghana. He made the call at a sensitization program on a new Code of Practice (CoP) for cashew planting material production on Wednesday, August 3, …
Read More »BoG to purchase gold in cedis
To help shore up the foreign exchange reserves of the Bank of Ghana, starting September 1st, the Bank of Ghana will purchase gold from gold mining companies in the country at world market prices but payment will be made in cedis. This was the agreement between the Economic Management Team, …
Read More »Cedi depreciation shows mid-year budget review failed to win investor confidence – Mahama
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has said the continuous depreciation of Ghana’s cedi “in recent days, clearly shows that the mid-year review of the 2022 budget failed to win back the confidence of the investor community”. The cedi as of August 9 is selling at GH¢9.12 to the US Dollar. …
Read More »School feeding meals lack nutrients – Nutritionist
A professor of public health nutrition at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Francis Zotor, has expressed worry over the poor meals given to students under the National School Feeding Programme. According to him, most of the food served to the pupils is nutritionally deficient, a situation he lamented …
Read More »WATCH: Video Of 3 University Students Trending On Social Media
The Video Of The 3 University Students Trending On Social Media(VIDEO) A video of three university students has set internet ablaze and many are talking especially parents. The three students, two male level 300 students and a final year female students filmed themselves in an act in a room. I’m …
Read More »GT Bank to reject ‘Ghs20 and Ghs50 Ghana notes’ from 31st August?
UPDATE: GT Bank Ghana has rectified an earlier report suggesting that it will no longer accept ’50 and 20 paper notes’ for banking transactions effective August 31. The bank in an email to its customers clarified that the currency denomination it meant to refer to was the UK pounds sterling which …
Read More »Increased Foreign Investment is a must for Ghana – Joe Ghartey
Presidential Aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Hon Joe Ghartey has said that the country should do all it can to continue to attract foreign investment. Hon. Ghartey who is the author of Ghana’s leading legal text on foreign investment, Doing Business and Investing in Ghana, made this …
Read More »Women urged to adopt regular breast cancer screening
Women have been urged to adopt regular breast cancer screening to avoid late stages of the disease to prevent early deaths. The disease when detected earlier can be treated and cured, according to the President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai. She said this during free …
Read More »Home Remedies For Itchy Skin
1. Moisturizers. Moisturizers, such as creams and lotions, can help hydrate the outermost layer of the skin. They are often essential for managing skin conditions that cause itching and dryness. A good moisturizer will contain humectants and emollients. Humectants draw water into the skin, while emollients form a protective film …
Read More »How to use the root of plantain to treat prostate diseases, syphilis and diabetes
The benefits of the underlying foundations of the plantain Plantade pull is significant for different sicknesses. Cut plant solids in pieces, by then stack them in a mortar. Press to get the juice and throw the rest. Mix a half-compartment of nectar in with a container of establishing juice. The …
Read More »Take Blended Banana Mixed With Milk To Cure These 5 Sexual Diseases
Bananas increase energy production and can be regarded as an excellent source of vitamin B. Bananas contain potassium needed for the production of sex hormones, improve heart health and boost performance in bed. Bananas also increase libido and enhance blood flow in the body. Research shows that bananas contain high …
Read More »How to use Nunum (scent leaf) to break curses, love spells and protect your family from evil attacks
Scent leaf is a powerful leaf in nature which offers man both spiritual and health benefits. In Ghana, it’s used by various clans for different purposes. Scent leaf is used in cooking as well, used in giving prosperity cures both physical and supernatural. In Ghana Scent leaf remains the superb …
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