POLITICS

MOE targets 25 per cent science enrolment in 2023 CSSPS

The Education Ministry (MOE) is actively working to increase the number of students pursuing science-related courses in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country. To achieve this goal, the Free Senior High School Secretariat is leading an initiative known as ‘Operation Double Science Enrolment’ to educate and sensitize the public …

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Mobile phones, ‘machomen’ banned from NPP voting centers

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones at voting centers when it holds elections. Additionally, the Committee has announced that well-built men, known popularly as ‘machomen,’ are not to be allowed into these centers. The decision is part …

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Here’s why you should reduce your bread consumption

Regular consumption of bread is harmful to the body. Here are the reasons why you should reduce your bread intake. In Nigeria, bread is one of the most consumed foods all across the country. There are many meals that you can make with bread such as breakfast meals, bread and …

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Over 24,000 teachers have failed their promotional exam – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that 55,917 (69%) out of 80,810 teachers due for promotion in 2023 passed the promotional examination taken in February 2023. This means that 24,000 teachers, representing 31% of the teachers due to be promoted to the various grades, including Deputy Director, Assistant Director …

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NDC’s Araba Tagoe is dead

Madam Araba Tagoe, a prominent figure within the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has passed away. Her demise marks a sombre moment within the NDC community. Although the exact cause of Araba Tagoe’s passing remains undisclosed, sources indicate that she had been battling health issues over a considerable period. The …

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School selection process for BECE candidates to begin Aug. 23 to Sep. 4

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the commencement of the school selection exercise for the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates. In a statement issued on Friday, 11 August 2023, signed by its spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng, the Ministry revealed that it has developed an informative video that elaborates …

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Big buttocks can contribute to arthritis – Dr. Sheriff Okyere

A medical practitioner at the Amen Scientific Center, Dr. Okyere Sheriff has mentioned how large or big buttocks can contribute to arthritis. Arthritis is a health condition where one’s joints (where two bones meet) are inflamed. It could either affect the elbows or the knees. Dr. Sheriff, while speaking on …

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What Can Slowly Damage Your Heart

The heart is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. It is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to various parts of the body, ensuring proper functioning of all systems. However, many of us unknowingly make mistakes that can slowly damage our heart over time. In …

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Vegetables that are good for people with heart problems

Disease prevention and cardiovascular health are two difficulties that affect a sizable percentage of the world’s population, and both can be helped by eating more vegetables. It has been reported that certain vegetables can help in the fight against heart disease, and I will inform you about these veggies according …

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87 Year Old Man Recalls On How He Manage Diabetes

Diabetes, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a chronic metabolic ailment characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that can lead to severe damage to various organs over time. It’s a challenging condition to handle for many individuals. However, Emmanuel Adeyinka, an 87-year-old who has battled diabetes for nearly half …

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Can a diabetic eat eba?

Gari(eba) and related products are cassava-derived staples in Nigerian and Ghanaian cuisine. While carbohydrate-rich, they are inexpensive and easily accessible sources of essential nutrients. The question most people with diabetes ask is whether they can eat eba. I herein explain in this article. Eba, diabetes and science One older human …

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How long does it take before HIV can be detected through blood test

HIV is an infection that weakens the immune system of its hosts. The final stage of immunodeficiency sickness is known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV attacks the body’s immune system by destroying white blood cells. Diseases including tuberculosis, infections, and various forms of cancer are facilitated by this. …

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