The 2021 Auditor-General’s report has revealed that some public universities offered a number of unaccredited courses for the year under review. At the University of Ghana, Legon, some 13 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees out of 67 currently offered by the institution are not accredited. The audit report identified this out …

An American nun has been released after five months in captivity in Burkina Faso. 83-year-old Suellen Theresa Tennyson, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April. She was barefoot and left behind her glasses and blood pressure medication. The bishop of the diocese where she served, …

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) students will soon be able to access Wi-Fi connectivity outside the University’s campus. It is part of the University’s strategic plan to provide adequate connectivity for students and staff. According to the Director of the University Information Technology Services (UITS), Emmanuel Nii …

The site designated for the construction of the La General Hospital has reportedly been turned into an okro farm.This came to light when Minority members of the Parliamentary Health Committee paid a working visit to the site to access the progress of work on Wednesday. For close to two years, …

    World’s leading clean, eco-friendly, automated, on-demand and instant logistics service will serve Jumia’s consumers upon launch Jumia (NYSE: JMIA), the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, and Zipline, the world’s largest instant delivery service, announced today a collaboration to deploy automated, on-demand delivery for e-commerce in Africa. Pilot program …

Mikhail Gorbachev, Russian Nobel Peace laureate and the final leader of the Soviet Union, has died in Moscow at the age of 91. “This evening, after a serious and long illness, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev died,” the Central Clinical Hospital (CCH) in the Russian capital announced late on Tuesday. The statesman …

Male organ rise dysfunction occurs when a man’s private organ cannot rise or its rise cannot be maintained during intercourse. According to MedicineNet, some of the reasons for male organ rise dysfunction are: 1. Diabetes mellitus Male organ rise dysfunction seems to develop 10 to 15 years earlier in men with diabetes than …

The cost of international air tickets has increased exponentially in recent weeks, as local demand remains elevated and more passengers from neighbouring Nigeria opt to fly out of Accra to various destinations in Europe, America, and popular holiday destinations around the world. A round trip from Accra to London in …

Pope Francis, has defended himself against criticism that his statements on the war in Ukraine are political messages. At the same time, however, the Vatican for the first time directly named Russia as the initiator of the war, according to a statement from the Holy See on Tuesday. “As for …

Using okra water to boost ovulation by many African women has been a long-standing practice in traditional homes. The ingredients in okra are believed to increase the eggs during ovulation and any user of this potion stands the chance of multiple births. The application of okra water may have stemmed …

Eighteen people have died after police in Madagascar opened fire on what they called a lynch mob angered at the kidnapping of a child with albinism, a senior doctor has said. Dozens were also wounded in the incident on Monday. “Of the 34 injured, nine are between life and death,” …

The way you arrange the carbs, protein, vitamins, and fat on your plate of food and how you eat them can determine your health. According to Healthline, there’s a pattern in which we should eat our food to get its maximum benefit. The pattern in which we eat our food helps …

Menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s monthly cycle. At least it should last between four to eight days. The number of days spent menstruating can vary widely from person to person. Most people bleed for two to seven days. Tracking your menstrual cycles can help you understand what’s …

Full inbound flights carrying tourists, vans heading to the national parks and rising hotel occupancy. This is a scenario that was unthinkable two years ago after the outbreak of Covid-19, followed by travel restrictions globally. With the lifting of the restrictions and sharp increase of arrivals and new fears have …

The Kenya judiciary has announced that all is set for the start of high-stakes election petition hearing on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The processes set for the Milimani Law Courts in the capital Nairobi is to be televised LIVE on major TV stations and live on Facebook. The petition is …

    Unilever Ghana has today unveiled a new look for its Pepsodent Cavity Fighter toothpaste. The new look reflects the brand promise of unleashing the power of healthy smiles and assurance of Pepsodent to give 10x stronger teeth. The formulation of the Pepsodent Cavity Fighter remains the same, but now …

A South African man who literally went the extra mile to prove his love for his woman has set online users in a frenzy and has been trending on social media. The 57-year-old man, identified as Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu, ran a 90km (56-mile) ultra-marathon to propose to a woman named …

A condition known as morning hypertension occurs when the blood pressure becomes abnormally high in the mornings. Although it’s normal for the human blood to increase in the morning, however, this tends to reduce as the day goes. This article will show you four common habits that can cause your …

Meat is very important in this part of the world. Most older people would rather eat meat than fish. Consuming meat, especially red meat on a frequent basis, has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Thus, as you get older, you should cut …

Earlier this week, it came to bare that a total of 23,495 people in Ghana tested positive for HIV in the first half of this year (January to June). This was disclosed by the Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDS Control Programme, Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo. But despite …

Some years ago, certain diseases killed several people due to a lack of drugs to treat them. Fortunately, we live in a generation where technology has advanced. We now have drugs to cure these diseases that once killed some people. According to Healthline, these diseases were once deadly and could not …

Yesterday, the Nigerian police force through the Force Public relations officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared in his social media page yesterday that two female officers were suspended for indiscipline act and the violation of rules guiding the Police department.On his page, he said the inspector general of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba …

Prostate enlargement otherwise referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that arises when the prostate gland gets swollen to the extent that it starts affecting a man’s quality of life. As we all know, the prostate gland is the walnut sized organ that sits close to the bladder, …

Treatment for childhood cancers and the cost of Hydroxyurea, a drug used for the treatment of sickle cell anaemia, are now covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who announced this, said: “We have started with four cancers among children for now, but we are determined …

The government of the United States has signed an agreement to repatriate $23 million looted by the former military ruler of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha. This was disclosed by Attorney General, Abubakar Malami at the signing of the agreement in Abuja. He said the stolen funds which are tagged ‘Abacha-5’ …

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has abolished all Junior Common Room (JCR) systems of hall management by students. Hall weeks and Students Representative Council (SRC) celebrations coupled with morale sessions have also been suspended. “Any student who participates in the organisation of ‘morale’ and/or ‘procession’ …

According to Healthline, the kidney is an important organ that is saddled with many functions in the human body. Due to its delicate nature, the things we consume can easily affect it and that is why we need to be careful. Many people consume activated charcoal without the knowledge of its …

The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million taken by former military ruler Sani Abacha, officials said at an event to sign the agreement on Tuesday. Nigeria has reached several agreements to return stolen cash in recent years. Abacha ruled Africa’s most populous nation and top oil exporter …

  Apples come in different varieties, some of them contain some important health benefits that are very good for the body. Generally apples are great but in this part of the world, the two most popular come in green and red colour. Some people prefer the green coloured apples because …

    Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana. Ashaiman To the World Festival to be held on 3rd September Burniton Music Group has announced the date for the …