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Mining pits possible breeding grounds for Marburg virus bats – GHS
Mining pits are possible breeding grounds for bats, the carriers of the Marburg virus, the Ghana Health Service has said. According to the GHS, research has shown that such pits harbour bats. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, said: “We know that it comes from the …
Read More »FULL TEXT: BoG response to allegations of printing GH¢22 billion notes for government
The Bank of Ghana has responded to allegations indicating it has printed an amount of GH¢22.04 billion to finance government’s budget without parliamentary approval. The assertion was made by the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson when he addressed journalists outside the House on July 25. But the central …
Read More »Ghana is fully committed to the strategic plans of the ATU’s programmes” – Communications Minister Affirms
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has affirmed Ghana’s full commitment to the strategic plans of the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) which had invited the Member States to effectively participate in the Union’s programmes to enhance Africa’s voice in the field of information and communication …
Read More »VIDEO: Thieves steal feeding items from Adansi Asokwa Primary School
Thieves have for the second time in eight days raided the Adansi Asokwa Primary School in the Ashanti Region and bolted with feeding items. A distraught caterer, who spoke to Adom News’ Isaac K. Normanyo, narrated they came to school on Monday morning to cook for the pupils. However, upon arrival, they …
Read More »The best age for a woman to give birth is 22 – Fertility Specialist
The Principal Fertility Specialist at the Medifem Multi-specialist and Fertility Centre, Dr. Nana Henaku-Larbi, has urged women to give birth before they turn 35 as it’s easier to conceive when one is younger. According to him, the best age for a woman to give birth is 22. In an interview …
Read More »Avail yourselves to be educated in breast cancer control – Dr Wiafe Addai advises Ghanaian men
The President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has appealed to men to avail themselves to be educated in breast cancer control in Ghana. She said men words are highly respected by women so they will be in a better position in advising and encouraging women …
Read More »KNUST SRC president asked to refund GH¢9,100 for SA educational trip
The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has asked the President of the Student Representative President (SRC), Michael A. Abuah, to refund the over GH¢ 9,000 given him for an educational trip to South Africa. In a letter addressed to Abuah, the university asked that …
Read More »For men: Here’s how alcohol affects your penis, sex
Excessive drinking affects the key functions of the male reproductive system, including sperm production. Male fertility generally depends on the quantity and quality of your sperm. Study says that men averagely drink 11 units of alcohol per week. Adding that this 11 units of alcohol per week have a detrimental …
Read More »Government to collect tolls on selected roads – Ofori Atta announces
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced a decision by the government to reintroduce road tolls. According to the minister, the reintroduced tolls will be collected on specific roads whose financing will come through a strategic Public Private Partnership Agreement under the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund. The minister, delivering the …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta presents 2022 mid-year budget review
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta delivered the 2022 mid-year budget before parliament on Monday July 25, 2022. The minister who announced a number of economic relief measures and updates on key sectors of the economy also reviewed key macroeconomic indicators to reflect the current economic challenges in the country. For the most …
Read More »A whole new economy will emerge in Ghana from Indian hemp – Gabby Otchere-Darko
A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has announced that Ghana will soon have a new, vibrant economy. He stated that the economy will bounce back to normal if parliament gives the green light for the legalization of Indian hemp which is in high demand …
Read More »BoG maintains Policy rate at 19%
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 19%. Addressing the media on Monday, July 25, 2022, after the Monetary Policy Meeting, the Governor, Ernest Addison disclosed that one of the reasons for maintaining the rate among other things has to do with how inflation has persisted …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Ken Ofori Atta presents 2022 Mid Year Budget Review to Parliament
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in fulfilment of section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), is presenting to parliament a review of the government’s 2022 Fiscal Policy. This fulfils the annual constitutional ritual for the finance minister to present to parliament a review of the budget …
Read More »Suspected dumping hits poultry sector
Key poultry sector stakeholders are worried about suspicions of imported frozen chicken being dumped onto the Ghanaian market, citing several reasons including low cost of the product vis-à-vis high taxes slapped on the commodity and other crucial reasons. Despite a tariff of 35 percent and other taxes slapped on imported …
Read More »Marburg virus: One more person dies; 40 quarantined in Savannah Region
40 people have been quarantined in the Savannah Region after one more person died of a suspected case of the Marburg virus. The patient who died last Thursday was a relative of one of the two people who died from the virus in June. The two people died days apart …
Read More »Ofori-Atta presents mid-year budget review today
The Minister for Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, will today, Monday, 25 July 2022, present the mid-year Budget Statement to Parliament. Mr Ofori-Atta who will be expected to give information on the performance of revenue and expenditure in the first half of 2022, and the figures for Ghana’s current budget deficit. The …
Read More »Top 7 Disadvantages of Having Sex Everyday ~ According to Sexologist
Having sex every day is not bad for you. There is no scientific evidence that there are disadvantages of having sex every day, and it can impact your physical or mental wellbeing. The good news is that as long as you and your partner are happy, comfortable there is no such thing …
Read More »John Boadu breaks silence a week after losing General Secretary position
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, John Boadu has broken his long silence following his defeat as the General Secretary of the party. John Boadu lost to Justin Frimpong Kodua who polled 2,837 votes, against his 2,524 votes at the party’s national delegates conference held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the …
Read More »Criminal syndicate comment: Martin Kpebu retracts and apologises to Akufo-Addo
Lawyer Martin Kpebu has issued an apology to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for recent comments alleging that the president was a member of a criminal syndicate at the Jubilee House. In a statement titled: “Retraction: Martin Kpebu’s comment without prejudice,” the lawyer said his comments were a passionate expression …
Read More »WHO declares Monkeypox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of Monkeypox a global health emergency. The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge in cases. It was made known after the second meeting of the WHO’s emergency committee on the virus. WHO’s Director …
Read More »Free SHS is not under review – Ministry ‘corrects’ GES boss
Reports that government’s flagship Free Senior High School, Free SHS, policy, is set to be reviewed are not true. This is according to Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, who spoke in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on Friday, July 22, 2022. “So far as …
Read More »SHSs suspend participation in NSMQ, other extracurricular activities
Senior High Schools across the country will not participate in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NMSQ) until further notice. The Conference of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), which announced this said, inter-school sports and debate competitions and other extra-curricular activities have also been suspended. This is as a result of …
Read More »This week on #TwitterGhana: King Promise’s ‘5 Star’ Album set for release, Amakye Dede marks 20 career albums and much more
Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana King Promise drops tracklist for his “5 Star” Album Ghanaian afrobeats star, King Promise has shared the tracklist for his …
Read More »Government reviewing free SHS – GES Director-General
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Kwasi Opoku Amankwah, has disclosed that the government is currently reviewing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. According to Prof Opoku Amankwah, the review is to determine which benefits of the Free SHS will be relinquished by the government …
Read More »Government owes WAEC GH¢22 million – Dr. Apaak
Member of Parliament for Builsa South Dr. Clement Apaak has suggested that the 2022 calendar for the 2022 BECE and WASSCE would be affected because the government has started the West African Examination Council of the needed resources for the two examinations. The MP says the government has not released any money to the …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo: From a club legend to a nonentity in Manchester’s scheme of things
The feat Cristiano Ronaldo achieved at Manchester United before joining Real Madrid CF in 2009 alone is enough to earn him the enviable position of a club legend even if he had not return to the club for yet another display of prolific goal-scoring stunt in the just ended 2021/2022 …
Read More »Palm Wine: The health benefits of this drink will amaze you
Palm wine contains the antioxidant Vitamin C. And Vitamin C, on the other hand, helps in maintaining good eye health. There is nothing that is as beneficial to our health than the various gifts of nature. Unarguably, palm wine is one of them. Palm wine is a sweet, tasty drink …
Read More »Taxi drivers in Western region declare strike over poor roads
Taxi drivers in Asankragwa, Manso Amenfi, Bogoso and Wasa Akropong Municipality of the Western Region have declared a 3-day sit-down strike. The drivers disclosed that they have declared the strike action over bad road networks in the area. According to them, the poor nature of the roads is affecting their …
Read More »6 most expensive places to rent in Accra – Survey
In the last decade, Ghana’s housing sector has undergone a significant change with increased urbanization and migration to cities like Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi. This, on the other hand, has made it difficult for many people to pay their rent or buy a house. Salaried workers in the country averagely …
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