The korle bu senior staff Association (KOSSA) has lauded the chief executive officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for his efforts in transforming the hospital. Mr. Charles Ofei-Palm, president of the Association thanked the board chairman Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye who also doubles as the Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Heads …
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Pregnant women dying due to lack of ambulances – Dr Ofosu
The Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Winfred Ofosu has attributed the high maternal mortality ratio in the Region to lack of ambulances to readily transport expectant mothers to major referral health facilities for management. He said a total of 19 maternal deaths were recorded …
Read More »Archipelago threatens to beat up Criss Waddle for mocking him
Dennis Anane popularly known as Archipelago has threatened to beat AMG boss, Criss Waddle for mocking him. He said this in response to Criss Waddle’s post that mocked people’s reaction to Archipelago’s song on YouTube. Archipelago is taking heat from all angles ever since he released ‘Megye’ 3 days ago. …
Read More »Sarkodie missing in Obrafour’s ‘Pae Mu Ka’ documentary
For years, rapper Sarkodie has revered veteran rapper Obrafour as his idol and godfather. He has on several occasions proclaimed that Obrafour is a major influence when it comes to his music and in fact, he has even touted that the ‘Yaanom’ hit rapper is his inspiration. And after years …
Read More »5 Katanga hall boys arrested
The Police in Kumasi have arrested five members of the University Hall, popularly known as Katanga. The students and some alumni had gathered at Maxima, few meters from KNUST campus, holding placards such as “We want our hall back’ and ‘Kum y3n pr3ko”. A team of police deployed to disperse …
Read More »Nicki Minaj retires from music
American pop star and rapper, Nicki Minaj, has left many fans and followers in shock after she announced that she will be retiring from the music scene to start her family. The top female rapper, who took to Twitter to make the announcement on Thursday, September 5, urged her fans …
Read More »Make Smart Investments In Agriculture To Reduce Unemployment – Africa Leaders Told
A renowned musician in Africa, Mr. Eazi, known in private life as Oluwatosi Ajibade has called on African governments to make smart investment in agriculture to help create jobs for the youth and help increase food production. At a media briefing in Accra with Sherrie Silver, both ambassadors for IFAD campaign …
Read More »Govt inaugurates 17-member new UEW Governing Council
A 17-member Governing Council on Thursday was inaugurated for the running of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) following the expiration of the old council’s tenure. The 17-member Governing Council, chaired by Prof Obeng Mireku, consists of four government appointees, the Vice Chancellor of UEW, Rev Prof Afful-Broni and two …
Read More »NAGRAT declares nationwide strike
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) of Ghana has declared a nationwide strike. NAGRAT said there are a lot of issues “negatively affecting the Ghanaian teacher” which must be addressed hence their decision to leave the classrooms as schools are about to re-open. “Notable, among the issues raised was …
Read More »GES sacks Aggrey Memorial head for ‘sabotage’
The headmaster of Aggrey Memorial Zion Senior High School in Cape Coast Rev. Dr Franklin Buadu has been relieved of his job by the Ministry of Education acting through the Ghana Education Service. The head has lost his job for allegedly going against some Ghana Education Service rules. The headmaster …
Read More »KNUST campus declared a security zone
The campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been declared a security zone by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC). This follows intelligence gathered by the REGSEC of intended disturbances on the campus of the public university by the students. The intelligence has established that …
Read More »HIBS Africa Promises To Be The Most Sought After Hair and Beauty and Fashion Fair in Ghana
Gwen Addo is confident of this! Speaking a little on this, the founder behind this event has had an almost lifetime inspiration to make a difference in Hair and Beauty industry. The “Hair Senta” which is how she started off has become the Go-To brand in authentic hair not only …
Read More »GES to recruit new teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to recruit qualified teachers ahead of the 2019/2020 academic year. Candidates who wish to be recruited, according to a statement signed by the Head of Human Resource at the GES, Adjoa Van Vicker, should have completed and passed the final-year College of …
Read More »Mental Health: BCI Donates Drugs To Five Northern Regions
Breast Care International (BCI) in collaboration with Peace and Love Hospitals (PLH) has donated psycho-tropical medications to the mental health facilities in the 5 northern regions of Ghana through Basic Needs Ghana, a non-governmental organization (NGO). The medications, which were donated to BCI/PLS by Direct Relief in California, in the USA, …
Read More »Leaving Shatta Wale has made me the happiest woman on earth – Michy
Baby Mama of Shatta Wale, Michy says leaving Shatta Wale has made her happy. Michy was with Shatta Wale throughout his journey to stardom. The lady played a key role in the success he is currently enjoying. However, they have gone their separate ways after a little confusion that ensued …
Read More »Nalerigu Nursing Students ‘ungrateful’ – MOH
Director of Human Resource at the Ministry of Health, Dr Akwasi Asabir has described nurses at the Nalerigu Nursing and Midwifery Training College as “ungrateful” health practitioners. His comment comes after videos and photos in which some students of the training college were seen chanting “JM we’re sorry”. The students …
Read More »SHS heads seek postponement of reopening as disbursement delays
Heads of Senior High Schools in the country are pushing for the postponement of the reopening date for the 2019/2020 academic year due to delays in the disbursement of funds to the Schools. Management of Ghana Education Service has fixed September 6,2019 for the beginning of the 2019/2020 Academic year …
Read More »Gov’T Urged To Adopt IRECORP To Save Ghanaians As Kpone Landfill Site Poses Danger To Residents
Residents at Kpone in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal of the Tema Region have raised serious concerns about the way the Kpone Landfill poses serious threat to their lives at the moment. Mr. Kofi Okrah a resident of the area in an interview complained of intermittent but overwhelming fire outbreaks on the …
Read More »How to be a good partner without losing yourself in a relationship?
I met a couple recently for a session of marital counselling. They shared their individual experiences in being married for over a decade. They repeatedly circled back to one aspect, each sharing individually, albeit in different words “My marriage is not the way I would like it to be. I …
Read More »16-year-old girl’s arm chopped off over bathroom slippers
The left arm of a sixteen-year-old first year Junior High School (JHS) student, Josephine Amoabeng has been severed following a brawl with a young man on a farm at Komfour-Nkwanta in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti region, MyNewsGh.com reports. Father of the girl, Kwadwo Sakyi who narrated the …
Read More »Katanga alumni unhappy with unresolved hall conversion brouhaha
Some male students of the University Hall popularly known as Katanga at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology (KNUST) have raised concerns over the admission of female students into the hall. The University started admitting female students into two male halls, namely University Hall (Katanga) and Unity Hall (Conti) after …
Read More »Peeping through microwaves dangerous
Microwave oven users who are fond of peeping into it while the machine is in use expose themselves to contracting eye diseases such as cataract. This is because microwaves have a heating effect and produce radiation which could harm the eyes or any delicate organ when it gets closer to …
Read More »I Have Been Groping Effortfully To Understand Something About John Mahama
When the one village one dam projects started, Mahama and his troops ridiculed them, labelled them as dug-outs. In fact, they said they were unfit for purpose. The hypnotic effects of the ongoing projects have coerced Mahama to change his narrative. The dams he claimed were not suitable for the …
Read More »BECE: WAEC releases 2019 results, withholds 2,497 results
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the results of 19 BECE candidates have been cancelled for using mobile phones in the examination hall. Also, the subject results of 173 candidates have been cancelled for sending foreign materials into the examination hall. “2,497 subject results have been withheld pending …
Read More »Zoomlion and MOH Ends Nationwide Mosquito Control Training In Eastern Region
The vector control unit of Zoomlion Ghana limited and the Ministry of Health have concluded its nationwide mosquito control training exercise in all regions to equip its operatives across the country on modern ways of undertaking effective larval source management. The last session which was organized in Koforidua, the eastern …
Read More »We are not importing new uniforms for JHS – GES
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has debunked reports that it is importing new school uniforms for students in the Junior High School (JHS). Casandra Twum Ampofo, PRO of the Service reacting to reports from the Textile Workers, said such claims are baseless and have no merit whatsoever. …
Read More »WAEC yet to release 2019 BECE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is yet to release the results for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates. A message from the council said it “would duly make an announcement when the results are released”. It, therefore, asked the public to ignore messages …
Read More »It’s Madness To Import New GES Uniform – Textile Workers
The Textiles Workers Union has raised concerns over the alleged importation of the new uniforms introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES). They say the move makes no sense at all. The new uniform, which was introduced in April this year, was met with criticism as some said it was …
Read More »Ghana is very expensive – Yvonne Nelson laments
Ghanaian screen diva, Yvonne Nelson has been known to be a very vocal actress constantly commenting on pressing social issues in the country. In a recent tweet the actress complained bitterly about the current economic situation in the country. She complained about how expensive things have become in the country, …
Read More »Shatta Wale in USA to shoot ‘Already’ music video with Beyoncé?
Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has landed on the soil of the United States of America. Although we know he is not there for a vacation, as he always puts across that he does not travel just for fun and taking pictures, many don’t know what compelled the ‘Gringo’ …
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