POLITICS

Premature babies prone to health conditions — Optometrist

Dr. Alfred Gardemor, Principal Optometrist and Head of the Optometric Center at the Nsawam Government Hospital has stated that premature babies have a higher risk of developing eye problems. He stressed when a baby is born prematurely, a lot of development has not taken place, which makes it prone to …

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Mahama declares interest in 2024 NDC flagbearership race

Former President John Dramani Mahama has officially expressed interest in leading the opposition National Democratic Congress into the 2024 elections. According to him, however, this is subject to the party allowing him to contest. Speaking in an interview with Ugandan-based NBS television, the 2020 flagbearer of the NDC mentioned that he is unperturbed if …

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It’s time to review free SHS – Palmer-Buckle

Most Reverend Charles Palmer-Buckle has added his voice to calls for government to take immediate steps to review the free senior high school policy through stakeholder engagement. According to the Archbishop for Cape Coast, the free SHS policy has come to offer relief to parents, but it is important for …

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School Feeding Caterers call for increment in feeding grants

The National School Feeding Caterers Association is demanding an increment in the school feeding grants following the skyrocketing prices of food items. According to the caterers, food prices have increased multiple times, but the government still pays 97 pesewas per plate, making it extremely difficult for them to continue cooking …

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PNC sacks 2020 flagbearer, National Chairman

The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Janet Nabila, has announced that the party has sacked its National Chairman Moses Dani Baah, and the 2020 flagbearer, Mr David Apasera, over allegations of misconduct and embezzlement of party funds. 3 news reports that in a communique issued by the …

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Snake bites testicles of level 300 student

A snake has reportedly given a level 300 student at the Assin Fosu College of Education (FOSCO) in the Central region a painful fright when it sunk its teeth into his “genital area”. The young man said he quickly stood on his feet after feeling a pinch in his testicles …

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Akufo-Addo scores own goal as hardship bites harder

‘Kasa ye mframa’, ‘kasa tenten nto ponko’ – These are some Akan phrases translated as ‘it is easier said than done’ being thrown at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as reactions to his performance as president of the country as against what he promised the Ghanaian electorate prior to the presidential elections. …

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Having sex everyday is abnormal – Therapist

A Global Health Scientist and a Sexual Health Specialist, Dr. Richard Eghan has stated that having sex every day is a myth. According to him, having sex every day is not medically acceptable. “This way too much. So a study was done I think in America which actually came with …

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NDC to elect new National Executives in November

The opposition National Democratic Congress has announced dates for its local and national executive elections. According to the party, branch executives elections which begins the exercise will be held from June 15 to July 2022 while the national executives polls be held in November this year. A communique following a …

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Govt will soon not have the resources to finance Free SHS – NAGRAT

President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Angel Carbonou has said the government is reaching a point where it might be unable to finance its flagship Free SHS initiative. According to him, the teachers association warned the implementation of the programme will have financing challenges but the government …

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SHS students flogged for refusing to attend church service

Some students of Annor Adjaye Senior Secondary School (SHS) in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region were last Sunday, 8 May 2022, flogged by their teachers for refusing to attend church services.  The students, made up of Christians and Muslims, had a rude shock of their lives when a …

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Food crisis hits Free SHS as gov’t owes food suppliers over GHC500m

President Nana Akufo-Addo’s flagship programme, the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, is faced with a major challenge of feeding the beneficiaries, especially those in boarding schools as food suppliers get ready to withdraw services over a GHC500milion debt owed them. The New Publisher gathered that though the situation …

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SAD PHOTOS: NDC Deputy Secretary dies in fatal accident

The Kintampo South National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy Secretary, Issah Sibawe has died in a fatal accident on the Kintampo-Techiman road. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon. This comes barely three days after Siba as he was affectionately called tied the knot. As customs demanded, Mr Sibawe and his …

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UDS Senior staff declare strike May 12 over administrative rules

The strike according to the association follows the refusal of management of the university to implement recommendations of the GTEC The Senior Staff Association of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has issued a notice ofan intended indefinite strike against the managers of the university from Thursday, 12 May 2022.  …

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