The Ghana Football Association has announced that there will be a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Gulf Region, Qatar. As part of the Pre-World Cup activities sighted by GhanaWeb, the Ghana Football Association has set October 21 and October 23, 2022, as …
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Economic hardship: Chamber of Pharmacy, others threaten Cash & Carry system
The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana has announced the adoption of the Cash and Carry regime for the supply of pharmaceutical products to government and other institutions. The Chamber, including the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Importers and Suppliers say, the current economic downturn including the exchange rate is telling on their business hence …
Read More »New GES boss has no teaching experience – NAGRAT rejects new GES Boss
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is against the appointment of Dr Eric Nkansah as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). According to the association, Dr Eric Nkansah is a banker who has no background in teaching hence the reason they reject his appointment. Addressing a …
Read More »5 Foods You Should Avoid Eating In Order To Protect Your Liver
One of the most vital organs in your body is the liver. It exerts tremendous effort to keep you active and healthy. Food digestion and the removal of toxins from the body are two of the liver’s most significant tasks. The following is a list of the foods you should …
Read More »How Many Bananas Should A Person Eat In A Day?
Bananas are among the most popular fruits around the globe. They are very tasteful and equally nutritious. They contain carbohydrates, fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamins B6, C, among others. According to Healthline, a medium size banana, about ( 118 g) contain about 105 calories, 27 g of carbs, 1 g of proteins, …
Read More »6 Popular Fruits With High Sugar Content
Fruits are generally considered nutritious and incredibly healthy. One of their oft-touted benefits is their high levels of natural sugars, which are believed to be healthier alternatives to added sugars, found in many sugar-sweetened beverages, and whose intake has been linked to increased risk of health issues such as diabetes, …
Read More »You could be jailed for revealing HIV status of clients to others – Medical practitioners told
Health professionals have been reminded to desist from breaching the confidentiality agreement they have with patients, especially those with HIV/AIDS, by disclosing their status to third parties since they risk being sued and jailed by the courts. Mr Joseph Kweku Addae, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Christian Health Association …
Read More »Samuel Boadu was sacked by Togbe Afede not management – Sowah Odotei
A board member of Hearts of Oak, Vincent Odotei Sowah has reiterated that the majority shareholder of the club, Togbe Afede XIV sacked coach Samuel Boadu and not management. The former Medeama SC boss was shown the exit following their 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in the matchday three games …
Read More »Otto Addo’s likely 35-man provisional squad for 2022 World Cup
Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, is reportedly set to announce his provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, October 21, 2022. According to reports, the manager submitted the list to the Ghana Football Association last Friday and is expected to make the list public this week. Further reports …
Read More »Slavko Matic: Hearts confirms Serbian tactician as new head coach
Accra Hearts of Oak has confirmed Serbian tactician Slavko Matic, as the substantive Head Coach of the club for a two-year period. The 46-year old is expected to commence work with the Ghanaian club on Thursday, October 20. Matić is a holder of the UEFA Pro Licence and played for …
Read More »Akufo-Addo appoints Dr. Eric Nkansah as new GES Director-General
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Eric Nkansah to act as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service. His appointment takes effect Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The appointment according to a statement signed by Secretary of the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, is in consonance with Section 19 (1), (2) …
Read More »Avoid these 3 items to reduce your chances of cancer
We eat so many different things daily, and we don’t realize how many are actually harmful to our bodies. It’s vital for you to know which food products are best for your life and diet, which is why we have compiled a list for you. Make sure you remove …
Read More »Urinary Tract Infection: Common causes of UTI and tips to avoid infection
UTI is common during monsoons as it provides ideas environment for bacteria to prosper. Here are some common causes of urinary tract infections and ways to prevent the infection. UTI refers to an infection in any part of the urinary system.(Freepik) UTI refers to an infection in any part …
Read More »BECE candidate defecates on himself after invigilator denied him permission to exit exam hall
A candidate sitting for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region was forced to defecate on himself during examination hours. The 14-year-old student identified as a student of Fufou D/A Junior High School is said to have sought permission …
Read More »Photos: Meet Karim Benzema’s girlfriend and wife who clashed at 2022 Ballon D’or
France international, Karim Benzema was crowned the footballer of the year at the Ballon D’or ceremony on Monday, October 17, 2022. The Real Madrid captain despite dominating the trends with his Tupac-inspired suit became the subject on the day after the two women in his life were spotted at the …
Read More »Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah feud cost Ghana 1992 AFCON – Odartey Lamptey
Former Black Stars forward Nii Odartey Lamptey has revisited the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations saga, blaming the feud between Abedi Pele and Odartey Lamptey as the cause of Ghana’s botched campaign in Senegal. Odartey Lamptey told the Ernest Bruce Smith show that had things been smooth between the two …
Read More »EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN GOVERNANCE, BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU SAY AND HOW YOU SAY IT, MR. PRESIDENT
What purpose is the office of the president hoping to achieve by establishing a whole communication directorate and appoint Mr. Eugene Arhin to be the head of the directorate at the presidency? What is his core mandate/duty as the director of communications at the presidency? For what purpose …
Read More »Fondle your spouses’ breasts to detect any abnormalities – BCI boss urges men
The President of Breast Care International (BCI) Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai has urged men to fondle their spouses’ breasts not only for pleasure but to assist in detecting any abnormalities in the breasts. She said men who always “play” with the breasts are in better positions to alert …
Read More »Ballon d’Or: Which African players ever received a vote?
To date, the only African player to ever win the Ballon d’Or, Weah clinched the award in 1995—the first year that the prize was opened to non-European players. In that year, he defeated Jurgen Klinsmann—in second place—by 144 votes to 108, and would also pick up 13 votes the year …
Read More »N’Golo Kante ruled out of World Cup
France and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after having an operation on a hamstring injury. Kante, 31, suffered the injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 home draw with Tottenham on 14 August. In a statement, the club said that the procedure was a success but …
Read More »‘Portugal is the only difficult opponent in our group’ – Otto Addo
Black Stars coach Otto Addo says Portugal is the extremely difficult team to play against at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament. The Ghana gaffer believes Cristiano Ronaldo and his colleagues are the teams that may be extremely difficult for Ghana to handle. “Our group is certainly not easy, that’s for sure. …
Read More »Living with HIV: What to expect and tips for coping
More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV. It’s different for everybody, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long, productive life. The most important thing is to start antiretroviral treatment as soon as possible. By taking medications exactly as prescribed, people living with HIV …
Read More »NANA KWEKU OFORI ATTA CEO OF AVCONTECH SECURITY MASTERS APPLAUDS SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
It’s high time all government officials with the exception of Ministers of State, President, Vice President and the Chief of Staff stopped using government fuel coupons to make taxpayers pay indirectly for them to save enough money to run certain developmental projects to restructure our economy immediately. We need …
Read More »LET US KNOW OUR RIGHTS AS CITIZENS
-By Nana Kweku Ofori Atta- CEO of Avcontech Security Masters As citizens of Ghana we are obligated and mandated to put our leaders to check through good constructive criticisms without any fear or favor, once you are speaking the truth to servants of the nation. Let us not …
Read More »6 Signs That Show Your Heart Is Not Working Properly
When the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively is impaired or the heart muscle is damaged, heart failure results. Usually, coronary artery disease or a heart attack are to blame for the damage. Genetic illness, chronic high blood pressure, and defective cardiac valves could all be contributing factors. Regardless of …
Read More »Foods You Shouldn’t Refrigerate
For our way of life, most foods, and our small kitchen area, cold storage is crucial. Some products, nevertheless, are better kept on the counter or in the pantry because refrigeration can have unfavourable effects on them. Knowing what needs to be chilled is simple; however, understanding what shouldn’t be …
Read More »Salah scores winner as Liverpool beat Man City
Liverpool put their recent Premier League struggles behind them to end Manchester City’s unbeaten run in an enthralling and hot-tempered encounter at Anfield, which saw Jurgen Klopp sent off. City, fuelled by the goals of Erling Haaland, were in prime condition but Liverpool finally found the form which has deserted …
Read More »2022 BECE begins today with 552,276 candidates
Some 552,276 candidates are expected to write this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), at all 2, 023 designated centres throughout the country beginning today, Monday, 17th to Friday 21st October 2022. Out of this number, 276,988 are males whilst 275, 288 are females. The Ghana Education Service in a …
Read More »Kidney disease can kill you: Avoid intake of these 8 things
If you want to maintain the health of your body, you cannot ignore the two fist-sized organs at the base of your rib cage. They are principally in charge of removing waste, extra water, and other contaminants from the body. Without a doubt, the human body depends on the kidney. …
Read More »UTAG, TEWU-GH et al declare strike from today
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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