The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the deaths of five individuals during a gunfire exchange with suspected land guards in Bortianor, Greater Accra Region. Earlier media reports indicated that nine suspected land guards were gunned down by members of the Police Anti-Robbery Unit on Friday, June 9, 2023. However, the …

A 22-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor has committed suicide at Assin Kruwa in the Assin South district of the Central Region. The deceased, Abdul Rahman Acquah left home on June 8, 2023, at about 3 PM and was nowhere to be found. A thorough search was conducted by the community …

The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) and the 37 Military Hospital have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to release an investigation report conducted on the circumstances leading to the death of a 48-year-old man, Solomon Asare – Kumah to his family. This was after the family of …

Some students of the University of Ghana have beaten a thief they apprehended to pulp at Evandy Hostel. In the video, which was shared by Sika Official on the micro-blogging site – Twitter – and sighted by GhanaWeb, the students beat the young man [thief] who was bare-chested with sticks. The …

Are you aware that there are subtle signs or things to watch out for when you suspect an older person close to you is about suffering stroke? Stroke is one of the most deadly emergency conditions out there and it happens when blood flow to the brain for some reason …

Basic school students at Ngleshie Amanfrom Government School have been asked to pay water and power fees. Some parents have expressed their outrage at the situation. Each student has been requested to contribute 10 Ghana cedis to cover both the water and energy expenses. One of the parents, Prophet Nana …

The Data Protection Commission has released a list of some digital lending apps (loan apps) that have been breaching Ghana’s data laws by exploiting the information of Ghanaians who use their services. In a statement copied to GhanaWeb, the commission said that the operation of most of these apps are illegal …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cancelled the introduction of tug of war and pillow fights in Senior High Schools. The Tug of War and Pillow Fight Federation pushed for the sport to be approved in the second-cycle schools and was initially approved by the GES. However, stakeholders contend that …

There are numerous sleeping positions available. People are asked to sleep on any side depending on the one they feel comfortable. But then there are some sleeping positions that may make you feel pain when you wake up, so for that reason, try as much as possible to sleep in …

Vàginal infections are a common health concern among women that can lead to discomfort and disrupt daily life. These infections can be caused by various factors, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms. Understanding the different types of vàginal infections and their underlying causes is essential for effective diagnosis, treatment, …

  When it comes to weight loss, incorporating a variety of fruits into your diet can be a smart and delicious way to achieve your goals. Fruits are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants while being low in calories and high in water content. In line with a …

We’ve all accomplished the snapshot of shock while gnawing into a watermelon and suddenly experiencing a seed. Our prompt response might be a blend of frenzy and the desire to rapidly let it out. In any case, there’s compelling reason need to stress. Incidentally drinking a watermelon seed is probably …

  Any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases, according to new research published Thursday, June 8 in the journal Nature Medicine.   The 512,000 study participants, of whom 41% were men, were recruited from 10 areas across China. Oxford …

Pupils of Adomi D/A Basic school at Adomi, a suburb of Atimpoku in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, have no access to furniture such as dual desks to study on. The lack of furniture in the school has forced students at the lower and upper primary levels to …

A woman in her late 60s is believed to have been murdered. According to reports, the incident occurred between Apesokubi and Kaboso in the Biakoye district of the Oti region. The woman is alleged to have left her home on Saturday to attend a funeral in Apesokubi but was not …

Sleeping with your phone near you can be harmful to your body functions and tend to limit the production of many significant hormones. Place the phone several feet away from your bed if you’re not going to switch it off. It has become a trend, especially for young people to …

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of two people at Akyem Nsutam, near Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region, in connection with an alleged case of murder. According to the police, the arrest was made by its Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Sunday, June 4, 2023. A report …

Even though Rastafarian student Tyrone Iras Marhguy has been added to the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) team of Achimota School and is set to lead the team due to his exceptional brilliance and discipline, the school and the Attorney General, with support from old students association of the …

A Police Corporal in Kumasi is recovering from multiple fractures after attempting suicide by jumping from a three-storey building in the city’s Central Business District. Corporal Emmanuel Sarpong with the Kumasi Ridge Police Station, according to a police situational report, sighted by MyNewsGh.com, drove to the Kumasi Central Barracks climbed …

The Ashanti Regional wing of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has bemoaned the inclusion of teachers in private schools in the enforcement of the teacher licensing law. According to the association, the enforcement of the teacher licensing law to cover private school teachers will lead to the …

In a bid to enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies to health facilities, the Ministry of Health has assured Zipline, the renowned drone delivery service company, of government’s unwavering support in ensuring the sustainability of its operations. The assurance came during an event held at the Zipline Omenako Hub, …

  United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has asked global healthcare players and governments within the sub-region to invest in the operations of Zipline so that it can extend its services more targeted areas throughout the nation.   Ambassador …

    The General Manager of Zipline, Mawuli Atiemo, has attributed the company’s exceptional growth in Ghana to a successful partnership with the government, which has resulted in the delivery of over 370,000 medical supplies from its 6 distribution centers in Ghana since it began operations in 2019.   Mr. …

In a heart-wrenching incident, the lifeless body of a newborn baby was discovered inside a box near a gutter at the dumping site adjacent to the Tesano Cluster of Schools in Accra. The distressing find was made by pupils from the school who had ventured to the site for a …

Man, 28 has allegedly killed his girlfriend, 27 who was pregnant and his 7-year-old son in Anwiankwanta- Paona in the Ashanti Region. This report was contained in a video posted by Accra-based UTV which was sighted by GhanaWeb. The suspect whose name is given as, Isaac Kwadwo Nyarko, 28 and a …

An 18-year-old student of the New Nsutam Senior High Technical School in the Abuakwa-North District of the Eastern Region has met her untimely death after being allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. GhanaWeb gathered that Abigail Asare, a form two student of the school and resident of Accra on …

In a shocking incident that unfolded in Pankese in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region, a 39-year-old teacher has been hospitalized after her husband allegedly assaulted her with a machete. The suspect, Baba Moses, unleashed a the attack on his wife, Paulina Agruba, on Thursday evening while she …

A 24-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing GH¢1,000. The incident occurred in Jenninso-Akwataniase, in the Amasie West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased was apprehended first by his attackers and forced to confess to stealing the money. But denied it several times. However, …

I recently chanced on a video posted on Facebook by the renowned singer, Kofi Kinaata lamenting how fante kenkey is now wrapped with plastic rubbers, then covered with the traditional plantain leaves before cooking on the fire. His concern was that this predispose the consumers to several ailments. Indeed, this …

A mother of two, who was badly disfigured by her husband for not adhering to his order to stop using WhatsApp, has narrated the nightmare she went through. Speaking in an interview on UTV, the woman said that before her husband attacked her, he threatened to kill himself if she …