An alleged mentally unstable man by the name of Ali has allegedly stoned a 28-year-old teacher trainee graduate to death at Enchi. Rainbowradioonline.com gathered that Ali, a security guard mistook the teacher-trainer graduate for a thief. Ali worked for a cocoa-buying company by the name, of PC. The deceased, Duncan, …
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Three charged for selling fake Agenda 111 contract for over GH¢1million
Some three persons have been slapped with three counts of defrauding by false pretences for allegedly selling a fake contract to a real estate and construction firm. According to a report by Graphic.com sighted by GhanaWeb.com, the suspects identified as Ebenezer Kwame Boadi, Frank A-Ugidimah-Ananvura Aborigo and a third suspect …
Read More »The first Ghanaian lawyer who has Legon Sarbah Hall named after him – Sankofa series
It’s another month of March; a month in which Ghana celebrates its heritage and rich culture and history, in what many dub Ghana month. As part of GhanaWeb’s efforts to mark the month, we highlight some interesting historical facts about Ghana in stories. To begin, we put the spotlight on …
Read More »12 cyber fraudsters arrested for impersonating MPs, ministers, other big men
The Ghana Police Service has busted some 12 suspects allegedly involved in the impersonation of prominent persons in society. According to a statement released on Thursday, March 2, 2023, the criminal syndicate which was discovered through a sustained cyber-intelligence operation orchestrated their schemes by hacking into the social media accounts …
Read More »Stop inserting bird feathers in your ears – Public cautioned
The Vice Chairperson of the Greater Accra ENT Nurses Association, Ruth Amoh, has cautioned those who love to insert objects, especially bird feathers, in their ears when they itch to put a stop to it. Doing that, she said, causes harm to the eardrum and, in the end, may affect …
Read More »Ga South: Transferred nurses cry over short notice
Nurses who have been transferred from the Ga South Municipal Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service have raised concerns over the manner the transfers were done. According to them, the notice of their transfer was very short, and they therefore could not afford the maximum time needed to prepare. …
Read More »RTI Commission fines Education Ministry GHC50k for refusing EduWatch access to SHS placement info
The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has fined the Minister of Education GHC50,000 for denying the education think tank Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) access to information on the Computerised Schools Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). According to EduWatch, the RTI commission also ordered the Ministry to immediately make the information …
Read More »For men: How to produce healthy sperm for baby making
Infertility is more common than you might think. Sperm health depends on various factors, including quantity, movement and structure. Lifestyle can play a big part in sperm quality. It won’t surprise anyone to know that drugs, alcohol, smoking and stress can all have an adverse effect on male fertility. You …
Read More »9 Lands Commission staff, 7 others busted for stealing commission’s GH¢100 million
National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officials have reportedly arrested 16 people involved in stealing about 500 draft cheques meant for the Land Commission of Ghana. According to a news report by the Daily Guide newspaper, the 16 suspects were part of a 21-member syndicate involved in stealing cheques worth around GH¢100 …
Read More »Institute programme to screen newborns for sickle cell diseases – Government told
Professor Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, Director of the Ghanaian Genome (GhGenome) project, has called on the Government to institute a national programme where every baby born in the country is screened for sickle cell diseases. He said, “The reason we advocate screening of newborns for sickle cell is once you have been …
Read More »Be discipline and make good use of free SHS – Mr. Isaac Agyiri advices newly admitted students
Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School who double as 2020 Twifo Atti-Morkwa overall district best farmer as well as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Show Bouy’s Farms, Mr. Isaac Agyiri has implored Ghanaian children to see the Free Senior High School policy being implemented by the President of Ghana Nana …
Read More »VIDEO: Fire guts Accra Technical University’s SRC complex, destroys campus radio station
News gathered by this portal earlier revealed that there was a fire outbreak at the Accra Technical University (ATU). A portion of the school’s Students’ Representatives Council (SRC) complex was reportedly gutted by fire around 4pm. on Tuesday, February 28. An eyewitness reported that the fire was detected …
Read More »Allow us use dormitory block completed 2years ago – Asanteman SHS to govt
A girls’ dormitory block constructed for the Asanteman Senior High School under GETFund has not been made available for use nearly two years after its completion. While the school is grappling with accommodation challenges due to the huge infrastructural deficit it is facing, authorities of the school say they are …
Read More »Man arrested for alleged fraud at Free SHS school placement centre
A man claiming to be an agent for the Ghana Education Service has been arrested by the Police at the Free Senior High School (SHS) placement centre in Accra. Deputy Coordinator for the Free Senior High School programme, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah in an interview with Citi News said the young man …
Read More »The first female graduate of University of Ghana who has a hall named after her
Elizabeth Frances Baaba Sey, was the first ever female to graduate from the University of Ghana. She attained that historical feat in 1953, barely four years before Ghana’s independence. The late Frances Sey, was admitted to what was then the University College of the Gold Coast, in 1950 for a …
Read More »Signs That A Person Is Slowly Becoming Blind And Early Steps To Prevent It
According to Healthline, vision is an essential part of your lives, allowing us to see the world around us and experience it fully. Losing your vision can be a difficult and life-changing experience but it doesn’t have to happen suddenly. In some cases blindness can be a gradual process and there …
Read More »Issuing unapproved prospectus to Form 1 students prohibited – GES warn Heads of schools
Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on Heads of Second Cycle institutions across the country to stick to the approved harmonised prospectus for form one students. The GES also reminded Heads of Second Cycle institutions, that issuing unapproved prospectus and selling items supplied by government to students is prohibited. According …
Read More »VIDEO: Suspected thief caught in an attempt to sell phone at victim’s shop
A young man has been beaten by some persons for allegedly stealing a phone of a lady he gave a lift to. According to a tweep named Dr Tony Brown, the culprit, after taking the lady’s phone headed to Circle to trade it for cash. Luck eluded the young man …
Read More »VIDEO: SHS seniors captured in viral video mercilessly lashing junior with belt
Some seniors of the Akwatia Technical Institute in the Eastern Region of Ghana have been captured mercilessly beating a junior with a belt. In the video which has gone viral, the junior who was receiving the punishment was captured kneeling down while his seniors lashed him with a belt. Also, …
Read More »WASSCE 2022: WAEC releases results of private candidates
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 43,742 candidates who entered for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2022 – second series. The entry figures comprised 20, 164 males and 23, 578 females. 76 of the candidates had visual impairment while …
Read More »For women: 4 foods to relieve severe period pain
Eating the right foods can do a lot to the body. During menstruation, it’s common for people to experience fatigue, bloating, mood swings, cramps and pain. It can lead to an irritated mood, less productivity at work along with other uneasiness in the body. However, having a healthy and mindful …
Read More »Bono: Chief orders shutdown of school over dust pollution
The Chief of Yawhima in the Sunyani East Constituency of the Bono Region has ordered the shutdown of Yawhima SDA Primary School over dust pollution emanating from the construction of the road from the area to Chira. According to the chief, the pollution levels due to the construction site is …
Read More »Effects Of Applying Cabbage Leaves On Your Breast As A Woman
According to “WebMD”, people have been using cabbage leaves to cure engorgement, mastitis, and blocked ducts for generations. It is thought that cabbage leaves reduce inflammation and drain extra fluid from the tissue of the mammary glands. Washing and drying cabbage leaves are necessary before using them. Finally, put them inside …
Read More »Small scale miners association arrests 29 illegal miners at Kwaebibirim
Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners has arrested 29 illegal miners operating in the Kwaebibirim Municipality of the Eastern Region. The illegal miners who were arrested in a swoop at 3 separate sites at Akyem Pramkese and Akyem Abodom had destroyed several acres of cocoa and palm plantations belonging …
Read More »Parliament summons Health Minister, other agencies over vaccine shortages
Parliament has requested that Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu appear before the House to answer questions about the country’s current vaccine shortages. For the past few months, the Northern Region and other parts of the country have been experiencing vaccine shortages, with no solution in place. The concerning situation has …
Read More »Common heart conditions; signs and symptoms
Heart diseases have become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Ghana. According to the Director-General of Ghana Health Service, more than 600,000 people, including 400,000females and 200,000 men are diagnosed with high blood pressure every year, with many more affected people remaining undiagnosed. Heart disease is a general …
Read More »What Causes Teeth To Look Yellow
According to Heathline, teeth play an essential role in our appearance and can significantly impact our self-esteem and confidence. The color of our teeth is one of the key factors that determine how bright and attractive our smile appears. Many people desire whiter teeth and often turn to various treatments …
Read More »22-year-old SHS graduate stoned to death at galamsey site near Denkyira Obuasi
A 22-year-old Senior High School graduate, Evans Wireko, has been stoned to death at a galamsey site by some unidentified group of people at Fobinso near Denkyira Obuasi, now New Obuasi, in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. The Dunkwa Ayamfuri Government Hospital is also treating another …
Read More »73-year-old man allegedly stabbed to death over fowl
Adam Mahama, a man from the Savanna region, is said to have been stabbed to death. The incident occurred in Salaga at Raafi Angulu in the late hours of Tuesday, February 21, 2023. According to reports, the 73-year-old man died on the spot. Per the information gathered, a misunderstanding arose …
Read More »5 reported dead due to lack of oxygen at Tamale Teaching Hospital
Investigations by GhanaWeb have revealed that death cases at the Tamale Teaching Hospital are rising due to the absence of oxygen at the hospital. Checks at the teaching hospital indicate that at least five patients who needed oxygen support may have died between Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, alone. The …
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