CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Two remanded over 86 sacks of narcotic drugs

The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded two persons who have been arrested for possessing 86 sacks of narcotics drugs (marijuana). The two – Rashid Adamu, a truck conductor, and Kwaku Amedo, a truck loader were charged with two offenses. They have pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy …

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VIDEO: Why porridge served in ‘rubber’ is poisonous?

Medical Dietician, Dr. Ibrahim Osman, has warned that it is poisonous to drink porridge popularly known as “koko” from rubber. According to the medical practitioner, serving the hot beverage in a rubber [polythene bag] is harmful to the human system. The rubber contains chemicals that can cause cancer or asthma …

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Eating fufu after 4pm is dangerous – Dietician

A Medical Practitioner who specializes as a dietician, Dr Ibrahim Osman, says it is dangerous to eat fufu after 4pm. According to Dr Osman, fufu takes a long time to digest and therefore needs to be consumed earlier before bedtime. Speaking to Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman on TV XYZ a programme …

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Controversial new education curriculum circulates on social media

A new education reform outline by the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service and National Council for Curriculum Assessment has emerged on social media. Per the document, all students in JHS 1 – SHS 1 shall run a Common Core Programme (CCP), which comprises 9 subjects; namely – Maths, Languages, …

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Dadiesoaba Nursing College shut down over fire outbreak

Management of Dadiesoabo Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region has been shut down for two weeks following a fire outbreak that razed down a hostel in the school. Following the incident, students in the school have been asked to go home as …

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High Court grants KNUST ‘rioters’ ¢80k bail each

A High Court has granted an ¢80,000 bail to the two persons who were arrested in connection with recent disturbances at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The court also demanded two sureties as part of the bail conditions, sources familiar with this development have told dailymailgh.com. …

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The Right Time To Eat Your Afternoon Meal (Lunch)

Breakfast and dinner are often mentioned, but what about lunch, an important midday meal? Because of a hectic work schedule and the need to fit in exercise, it could be difficult to have lunch at the same time every day of the week. However, according to Healthline, eating your lunch at …

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52-Year-Old Pentecost Elder Allegedly Kills Himself At Bredi

A 52 year old Pentecost Elder, James Obeng has allegedly kills himself by hanging at a community called Bredi in Bia East District of the Western North Region. According to the assembly member of the area, Hon. Martin Agyei in an interview with Filasconews.com, the wife of the deceased, Madam …

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Man slashes 10-year-old boy’s finger over attempted stealing

A resident of Assin Fosu, Chief Danso, has subjected a 10-year-old boy to torture for allegedly attempting to steal from his abandoned house. According to information gathered by Adom News, the victim and his two other friends were allegedly caught in an attempt to steal aluminium materials (scraps) from the …

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Doctor injects taxi driver to death

A medical doctor is in the grips of law enforcement authorities after it emerged that he had injected a poisonous substance into the body of a cab driver, causing him to die instantly, threw his corpse away, and then stole his car. The suspect, identified as Abass Adebowale, is a …

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MoH recruiting medical and dental officers

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced it is recruiting medical and dental officers who have completed their House Job and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council under the 25th and 26th list. The recruitment according to the MoH will commence on Monday, 12 September 2022 at 12 noon. …

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Businessman shot in broad daylight robbery at Asafo Market

A business man has reportedly been shot in broad daylight robbery at Kumasi Asafo Market in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The suspected armed robbers also made away with Gh¢ 50,000 in the process. The incident which occurred around 2:00 p-m, on Wednesday September 8, 2022 saw the business man …

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Dumped baby found at Amasaman

A baby supposedly dumped by the mother has been found near the Kemet Hospital at Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region Tuesday around 5:30am. The baby boy wrapped with a cloth was found laying on the ground by a neighbour who sent him to the hospital for examination and for …

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Ellembelle DCE, 3 others arrested over missing excavators

The Police through days of intelligence operations yesterday 6th September 2022 retrieved one of the excavators that was reported missing from Ellembelle in the Western Region. A team of operations and intelligence officers working day and night discovered the missing excavator several kilometers into a forest within the Ellembelle District. …

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Farmer shot in the “Balls” over wood

A farmer, Mr. Tafre Nakagu has been shot in his ‘balls’ by “Aboboyaa” rider in the bush over woods. The shocking news occured at Asukese, a suburb of Ahafo Mim in the Ahafo Region on September 3, 2022. Eye witness, Duncan Williams told Filasconews.com that, victim has reserved a tree …

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BECE candidates stranded as TDC demolishes school building

The Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) has demolished the Paedico International School building at Community 24, leaving the fate of BECE candidates hanging. The unfortunate incident was preceded by several intimidation and threats issued to students and teachers of the school. TDC had earlier demolished some ongoing projects of the …

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3 Dangers Associated With Eating Crayfish

Crayfish are an excellent seafood to use as a spice because of their flavorful meat. It’s in the fine cuisine of five-star restaurants everywhere. Healthline warns that despite the many health benefits of eating crayfish, there are still certain risks you should be aware of. It’s a complete source of nutrition, including …

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Surprising Side Effects of Eating Watermelon

Slide 5 of 6: Researchers in a 2019 study published in Nutrients found that eating 2 cups of watermelon per day improved weight management efforts through increased satiety. In fact, they compared the watermelon group to an isocaloric cookie group. Meaning, the researchers fed the two groups the same amount …

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NHIS now covers complex diseases and operations – Okoe-Boye

The Chief Executive Officer for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has said critical issues that clients complained about with the Scheme are currently being resolved. Speaking on GHOne TV health show, Dr. Okoe-Boye said a valid NHIS card now covers complex diseases and surgeries in hospitals across Ghana. …

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Eyes on the ground: 9 illegal miners arrested on River Offin [PHOTOS]

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Amansie South District Assembly, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has confirmed that 9 suspected small-scale illegal miners have been arrested on River Offin. This is after a video sighted by GhanaWeb showed a group of uniformed men arresting the nine suspects and also burning down their equipment. …

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Three persons arrested over murder of Fulani herdsman

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Fulani herdsman. The suspects, John Dakurah, Numbuzie Chawinaa and Tankpare Sylvester are being held for the murder of the deceased Demo Jeti, who was reportedly killed in a bush at Kuntaali village. A …

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Low sperm count: 5 ways men damage their sperms without knowing

Low sperm count among men is gradually becoming a norm across the world. Health professionals have described it as an underlying problem which could be attributed to a hormonal imbalance, an inherited chromosomal abnormality and dilated testicular veins. These conditions often block the passage of sperm which may cause early …

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Five Advantages Of Consuming Honey At Night Before Going To Bed

Honey is sometimes referred to as a superfood by nutritionists because of the favourable nutrient profile that it offers; hence, honey is usually regarded as being one of the healthiest foods that can be found anywhere in the world. Fructose, glucose, sucrose, and maltose are examples of sweeteners that originate …

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