Father of 22-year-old, Evans Wireku who was stoned to death over a robbery incident at Denkyira Fobinso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region wants the police to speed up action to arrest the killers of his son. Peter Wireko believes a reprisal attack is imminent and …
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Court remands 10 alleged National Security operatives for extorting monies from small-scale miners at Asiwa
The Juaso circuit court on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 remanded into police custody, ten alleged national security operatives who were arrested for alleged extortion at Asiwa in the Ashanti region. The 13-member syndicate was said to have been illegally operating within the Asiwa enclave, extorting monies from small-scale miners. At …
Read More »How Kofi Boakye led a team of policemen to arrest notorious Kumasi-based robber 2PM
A notorious Kumasi-based armed robber by the name 2PM has narrated the events that led to how celebrated senior police officer, COP Kofi Boakye, nabbed him years ago. Speaking to Kingdom Plus FM and monitored by GhanaWeb, he said that he became so used to robbery so much after he got …
Read More »The Early Signs Of Heart Disease In Women You Shouldn’t Ignore
Heart disease in women, comes with a few healthy signs, which shouldn’t be ignored when noticed, to avoid suffering other health issues that might be associated with the heart disease. Below are some early signs of heart disease in women, as sourced from Healthline. 1. Chest pain, is one of the …
Read More »For women: 5 signs your vagina is unhealthy, remedies
The vagina is the most hidden and inadequately ventilated area of a woman’s body. It is most likely prone to problems. Everyone’s vagina is different from the others in terms of its size, shape, type, and amount of discharge that it releases. But you should take care of your vagina …
Read More »Oxygen shortage hits Tamale Teaching Hospital
Management of the Tamale Teaching hospital has said it is taking steps to address challenges with the shortage of oxygen supply currently being experienced at the hospital. In a statement signed by its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Atiku Adam, it said the development is a temporary glitch and the …
Read More »Pantang Hospital owes GH¢2.8 million
Pantang Hospital has become indebted to its suppliers that provide essential goods such as food and chemicals for the daily running of the health facility to the tune of GH¢2.8 million. It has compelled some of the hospital’s most reliable and loyal suppliers to cease their services since last year …
Read More »Why Snoring May Be Harmful To Your Health And How To Prevent It
Healthline reports that snoring is a common problem that can affect either gender when you’re sleeping. If you snore loudly and sporadically throughout the night, it’s best to contact a doctor. Whenever the tissue in your airways gets in the path of airflow, you snore. Because air isn’t able to …
Read More »High intake of processed meat could expose men to prostate cancer — Medical Officer
Research has linked high consumption of red meat and processed meat to increased risk of prostate cancer and prostate cancer mortality, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer, Oncology Unit, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has stated. Dr. Mrs. Owusu-Afriyie has, therefore, cautioned people, especially men, to avoid eating too much …
Read More »4 soldiers, 1 Immigration officer grabbed for extorting moneys from miners
A total of 13 persons including four soldiers and an immigration officer have been arrested at Konongo in the Ashanti Region for allegedly engaging in unauthorised operations at Mantin in the Bosome-Freho District of the Ashanti Region. They were arrested by National Security Operatives with the assistance of the Konongo …
Read More »Court orders arrest of Mamprugu Overlord
The Bolgatanga High Court has ordered for the arrest of the Paramount Chief of the Mamprugu Traditional Area. The order for the arrest of Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, was contained in a court order signed under the name of His Lordship Alexander Graham. This follows the installation of Alhaji …
Read More »Suspected robber killed at Gomoa Ojobi after his gang attacked fuel station
A man suspected to be an armed robber has been knocked down and killed during an attack at a fuel station at Gomoa Ojobi. The now deceased person and his gang, numbering about six, with face masks, are reported to have attempted to snatch a Range Rover after robbing the …
Read More »Reasons Why Adults in Their 50s Should Eat More Of White Meat Than Fish
As people age, they begin to realize the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. As we age, our bodies begin to undergo several changes that affect our overall health and wellbeing. This is why many people in their 50s are advised to take better care of themselves and their health. …
Read More »How To Identify Quality Palm Oil To Avoid Buying Fake
The fruit of the African oil palm is used to make palm oil. It has been an important type of oil for thousands of years, but in the last few decades, it has become one of the oils that is made in the most large quantities on a global scale. This is …
Read More »6 simple tips to keep your bladder healthy
Here’s how to keep your bladder healthy and maintain your urinary system. When it comes to your body, your urinary tract plays an important part! It helps to filter waste and extra fluid from the bloodstream and pushes it out of the system. Having a healthy bladder helps to keep …
Read More »13 alleged National Security operatives arrested
Some 13 alleged National Security operatives have been arrested at Konongo in the Ashanti Region. The syndicate is said to have been illegally operating within the Asiwa enclave, extorting monies from small-scale miners. At around 12:00pm on Friday, the main Kumasi-Konongo high street was blocked by a police patrol team …
Read More »The Difference Between A Person In Coma And A Dead Person
According to healthline Used to Depict a Coma Patient As a matter of fact, there are two medical terms that are frequently misused. Because some individuals don’t understand what a coma is and don’t know how to tell if someone has died or is just unconscious, we’ll examine the differences …
Read More »Differences Between HIV-1 And HIV-2 Everyone Needs To Know
Even though important new discoveries have been made about the scary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), many people still don’t know much about it. Because of this, it still spreads quickly in our society. Most of the time, we hear the term HIV, but there are actually two kinds of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. Even …
Read More »How a man defiled 3 school girls in 5 hours at Agona Swedru – Report
The Agona Swedru District Police Command has detained a 38-year-old man, Hamid Nana Baidoo, for defiling three teenage students while on their way home from school. According to Peace FM’s Central Regional correspondent, Jacob Kubi, the incident happened on Monday, February 13, 2023. The reports said the students were returning …
Read More »Level 200 KNUST student dies after falling from 4th floor of his hostel
A level 200 student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has reportedly died after falling from the 4th floor of his hostel, on Friday, February 17, 2023. According to a media outlet of the university, Voice of KNUST, the student fell as he was trying to …
Read More »‘My child with grade 35 didn’t get a school but her friend with 39 got her first choice’ – Mother fumes
An aggrieved mother, whose daughter could not get placement into any of the Senior High Schools (SHS) she chose, has lashed out at the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education. Speaking to UTV at one of the centres set up by the GES to resolve issues of …
Read More »How sleeping on the left side can affect your Heart
It is commonly recommended that people who experience acid reflux or heartburn sleep on their left side, as this is the posture thought to be least likely to trigger these symptoms. Due to gravity, keeping the stomach below the oesophagus while sleeping on the left side can assist to ease …
Read More »Bad Effects of Marijuana On The Body
Marijuana is a plant that many people use for recreation. According to some, it helps them feel happy or at ease. You may not be aware, though, that marijuana can harm your health as well. What are Bad Effects of Marijuana On The Body? According to Healthline, an online health information provider, marijuana can …
Read More »Living with HIV: Here Are the Foods You Should Stay Away From
HIV is a condition that affects the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to infections. Its symptoms can range from fatigue and a sore throat to a red, itchy rash. While HIV infection progresses through three stages, many individuals are unaware they have the virus until the later stages when severe symptoms …
Read More »2023 School Placement: 372,780 candidates placed; 165, 619 to do self-placement
Out of the 547, 329 candidates who sat for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE), a total of 538,399 qualified for this year’s Computerised School Selection Placement (CSSPS) in Senior High and Technical and Vocational Schools. A total of 372,780 students, representing 69.24 per cent of the qualified students …
Read More »PHOTOS: Students of Yilo Krobo SHS sleep outside due to lack dormitories
Students of Yilo Krobo Senior High School in the Eastern Region sleep outside due to lack of dormitories. The situation is very worrying and calls for immediate action. The current Wooden structure in the school, housing the students was constructed in 1972. It supposed to accommodates 70 students but …
Read More »Elderly woman caught preparing shito with rotten vegetables jailed one month
Elizabeth Arthur, the 58-year-old woman who was arrested by the police for preparing pepper sauce, shito, with rotten vegetables in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region, has been jailed for one month. According to a news report by UTV, in addition to the one-month sentence, Elizabeth was fined GHC4,800. The report …
Read More »Know your risk for heart diseases
Age. Growing older increases the risk of damaged and narrowed arteries and weakened or thickened heart muscle. Sex. Men are generally at greater risk of heart disease. The risk for women increases after menopause. A family history of heart disease increases the risk of coronary artery disease, especially if a parent developed …
Read More »2 Things That Reduce Diabetes From The Body
According to Healthline”, Prediabetes is the period before diabetes is diagnosed where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Fortunately, progressing from prediabetes to diabetes is not inevitable. There are many actions you can take to reduce the risk of diabetes. However, here is …
Read More »Suspected plantain thief beaten to death at Ajumako Bisease
A 40-year-old man has been beaten to death for stealing plantain on a farm at Ajumako Bisease in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. The suspect, Kwame Essel, said to be a notorious plantain thief, was caught in the act with his accomplice who bolted after seeing …
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