The leadership of four major labour unions, including the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), in the country’s public universities have declared an indefinite strike, starting Monday, October 17. This is due to the rejection of a “suggestion” by government as regards their demands, made at a meeting hosted by the National Labour …
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’32 Major Hospital Projects Ongoing In Ashanti Region’ – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government, since 2017, has embarked on the construction and completion of some thirty-two (32) hospital projects in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at the commissioning of the 60-bed Asante Akim Municipal Hospital on Sunday, 16th October 2022, as part of …
Read More »Missing 4-year-old girl confirmed dead
Four-year-old Bokgabo Poo, who went missing in Wattville, Benoni last week, has been confirmed dead. The little girl’s stepfather, Johannes Sibiye, who had lived with her since she was a baby, told News24 that police arrived at the family home on Saturday with a picture of the clothes she’d been …
Read More »Popular pastor shot dead during prayer session by armed robbers
A church pastor and two congregants were attacked by gunmen who raided their church in Diepsloot. The unidentified gunmen shot and killed the pastor and injured two members during the armed robbery. The police confirmed the incident revealing that murder and attempted cases have been opened. A group of Christians …
Read More »2022 BECE: WAEC, invigilators urged to up their game to avoid malpractices
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has asked examinations body, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to work hard to avoid malpractices in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GNAT also urged all the invigilators to do same. A statement issued by the association said “We believe this time round the West African Examinations Council would …
Read More »‘Respectfully shut up’ – Tacha tells Tinubu
Natacha Akide better known by her stage name Tacha, a reality TV star, appears to have responded to a remark made by Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate. Remember when Tinubu advised Nigerians calling for a change in government to ‘SHUT UP’ and made a commotion on social media? Tacha, …
Read More »South Sudan faces resistance from communities on dredging Jonglei
South Sudan’s plan to dredge the Jonglei Canal is sending jitters among local communities who are wary of a past bid to drain the Sudd swamps. Authorities had suspended the Jonglei Canal Project to conduct public awareness and explain to locals that the intention this time is to remove silt, …
Read More »Revert to trimester system – CHASS tells Government
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS has called on government to revert to the traditional trimester system in the 2023 academic year, since the current semester system puts a lot of stress on school facilities and infrastructure as well as staff and students. In a Communique released …
Read More »Effective Ways To Store Food Without Using a Fridge
Foods like meat and fish spoil quickly without refrigeration, thus having a backup power source, such as a generator, is essential for most households. For this reason, it’s important that you learn about various methods of food preservation. How to Keep Food Fresh Without a Refrigerator First, smoking is a …
Read More »Blame chief of staff and office of the presidency for the allegedly Fraudulent Disposal Of Ghana Railways Scrap Metals
By Nana kweku Ofori Atta, CEO avcontech security masters On the 14/10/22 a story was published on modern Ghana online news ,that stated allegedly clearly that the chief of staff signature and her office stamp approved the sells of railways scrap items in their entity for disposal by …
Read More »Growing The Natural Hair In The Natural Way
The natural hair to most women is an absolute perfection to their beauty. Some go extra mile to have long glowing hair. Others find it tiring because of the requirements for keeping it healthy and so they crop it while others believe in an everyday braid. Most people have an …
Read More »This week on #TwitterGhana: #Stonebwoy acquires Bentley, Black Sherif’s new album records over 31million streams on Spotify and many more
Black Sherif’s new album records over 31M streams on Spotify Young sensational artist Black Sherif a.k.a “Blacko’ is breaking even more barriers in the music industry after reports that his debut album has now gannered over 31 million streams on Spotify, as reported in this Tweet by Chart …
Read More »Lifebuoy appoints 2 Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to champion handwashing in Ghana
CEOs are selected from public and private schools in Ghana They will raise awareness on the importance of handwashing among school children Lifebuoy, the world’s number one hygiene soap brand, has celebrated Global Handwashing Day in Ghana by appointing two “H for Handwashing” Chief Education Officers (CEOs) who …
Read More »Acacia launches ‘Bros for Boobs’ campaign in Ghana: – a male-led breast cancer awareness campaign
Campaign aims to enlist men to champion breast cancer screening for their partners This October, media personality Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), celebrity dancer Incredible Zigi and Dr. Papa Nii Maale have joined Acacia Health Insurance to launch a bold, creative and provocative Breast Cancer Awareness campaign dubbed, ‘Bros for …
Read More »Effect Of Grapes On Your Heart
Consumption of grapes has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to the findings of one study, individuals who drink the greatest quantity of grapes have a 44% lower chance of having heart disease compared to individuals who do not consume grapes. According to Healthine’s reporting …
Read More »Man Kills His Roommate, Sells His Body Parts To Pastor For Rituals
Nigeria – Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Okpegboro Avwerosuo, who allegedly killed his roommate, dismembered the body and sold the vital organs to a pastor for ritual purposes. It was gathered that the incident happened at Mile 2 Sagbama Town, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa …
Read More »If Your Urine Always Foams, Here Are Its 5 Possible Causes
Urine is one of the waste byproducts that are filtered from the bloodstream via the excretory system, with the kidney playing a chief role in the process.In the same way that foods often dictate how well the human body functions, urine is one of the best indicators of the general …
Read More »T.I. AMASS withdraws from the 2022 NSMQ
T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. AMASS) based in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has withdrawn from the 2022 National Championship of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They were expected to be part of the competition which started on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Kwame Nkrumah University …
Read More »US returns 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria
The United States has returned 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes were handed over to a Nigerian delegation at a ceremony on Tuesday in Washington. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, who received the artefacts, hailed the US and its institutions for the repatriation of the …
Read More »More than 500 dead in Nigeria floods – authorities
The authorities in Nigeria say the number of people killed by floods ravaging the country in recent weeks has risen to more than 500. More than 1,500 others have been wounded while 1.4 million are displaced. Since the end of July, the West African country has been grappling with a …
Read More »8 Foods That Help Burn Fat And Gain Muscle
Your fitness journey of weight loss and muscle gain can be a rocky one, but without the daily consumption of nutritious foods that promote your goal, you will find it more difficult to reach. Discovering the muscle-gaining foods that are right for you is easy. Even simply adding a side …
Read More »At least 25 people killed in South Sudan communal land violence
At least 25 people have been killed in South Sudan on Tuesday, October 11, after youths from two neighbouring communities in the country’s north clashed over a disputed borderline separating their areas. Violence is part of daily life in parts of South Sudan where clashes triggered by localised disputes over …
Read More »Nigerian soldier arrested for stealing, selling ammunition to terrorists
A Nigerian soldier, Iorliam Emmanuel, has been arrested for stealing and selling ammunition to Boko Haram terrorists. In a viral video, Emmanuel, said to have been attached to the 156 Task Force Battalion, codenamed “Operation Hadin Kai”, in Mainok, Borno state was disarmed, searched and found to be carrying ammunition. …
Read More »The Healthiest Time of Day To Go To Sleep at Night Depending On Your Age Group
Sleep is one of the most vital things. People frequently undervalue the significance of obtaining enough sleep for a variety of reasons. Then again, research has shown that obtaining enough sleep is essential for maintaining heart health as well as for being sufficiently productive the next day. In this post, …
Read More »Effects Of Chicken Feet On Your Heart
Do you know that eating chicken feet regularly can improve your heart? Many people don’t know this; hence they don’t like eating this part of chicken. Various research shows that consuming chicken feet tend to come with some added benefit. According to Healthline, this article will show you how the intake …
Read More »Ways HIV Cannot Be Transmitted or Contracted Even With An Infected Person
Do you know that there are some methods, as well as some bodily fluids, that are incapable of passing on HIV, even if they are used with a person who already has the virus? Our apprehension regarding the virus has given rise to a type of persistent anxiety, which in turn …
Read More »kidney, liver diseases rising due to galamsey – Fatimatu Abubakar
A Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has indicated that kidney and liver diseases are increasing in some parts of the country especially in mining areas due to the impacts of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey). In her view, the country needs a proactive response to the galamsey menace. Speaking …
Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS
What is HIV? HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of conditions and cancers. …
Read More »The Left Breast Is Bigger Than the Right Breast in Women for These 3 Reasons
People often claim that one of their breasts is significantly larger than the other. Accroding to WebMD website, many women, and some overweight or obese men, have slightly larger left breasts than right ones. It’s possible that over 60% of the global population is affected by this, making it a …
Read More »Woman, 34, dies after being r@ped by three men and set on fire
A WOMAN has died after being brutally r@ped by three men and set on fire in South Africa. The 34-year-old was dragged to a park in Roodepan, Kimberley, and attacked shortly after 8pm on Friday. She was raped in Lethabo Park before being doused with paraffin and set alight, SABC …
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