686 The Member of Parliament for the New Juaben South Constituency, Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi has vowed to make commercial sex work operations an unprofitable venture in the Eastern Regional capital Koforidua. According to the MP who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, the upsurge of commercial sex work operations in Koforidua […]
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Child labour: Over 400,000 children aged 5 to 17 engage in economic activities – GSS
493 The 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) report reveals that 419,254 children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in economic activity in the country. Out of the figure, 76,439 are aged 5 to nine, 153,189 aged 10 to 14, and 189,626 aged 15 to 17. This is in a statement by the Ghana Statistical […]
‘Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral
568 Mourners at the funeral of an elderly Ecuadorean woman were startled to discover she was still alive. Bella Montoya, 76, was declared dead last week following a suspected stroke. Five hours into her wake on Friday, relatives preparing to change her clothes ahead of the burial found her gasping for air. Ms Montoya is […]
Roads Ministry announces near 5 months traffic interruption over Motorway flyover construction
626 Vehicular traffic on a number of key routes in Accra is to be interrupted from Tuesday, June 13 to October 31, 2023, to make way for the construction of a flyover over the Accra–Tema Motorway. The Ministry of Roads and Highways wants “the general public and all Road users” to know that, “owing to […]
Ejurahene’s 8 year rule:Residents count blessings of their visionary chief
627 Residents of Ejura in the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region say the Divisional Chief of Ejura Traditional Area, Barima Osei Hwedie II has done more than enough to satisfy their needs in his first eight years of leadership. The residents have thus described the numerous developmental projects by Ejurahene and the traditional […]
6 Things Men Do When They Genuinely Love a Woman
765 People are difficult to decipher, especially when it comes to love, I mean, it’s hard to really tell if someone loves you for real. They can say they love you. But is it for real? Like, are they telling the truth? Let me share with you my seven ultimate litmus test that will […]
Your Stomach Will Keep On Growing Big If You Don’t Stop Taking These Things
778 Abdominal obesity is a serious health condition that goes beyond being a common occurrence. Being overweight significantly increases the risk of developing various medical conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Unfortunately, these conditions have led to the premature deaths of numerous individuals. In this article, we will delve into the […]
Want To Look Younger? Add These 5 Foods To Your Diet
1,268 We’ve all seen advertisements for wrinkle care, “anti-ageing” regimens, and many other products geared towards older and ageing women. Ageing is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t mean we have to let wrinkles and grey hairs stand in our way. So, the next time you want to try something new for your […]
5 mistakes women make that keep them single longer
999 Everyone wants to be loved and being part of a couple is still the societal norm that most people aspire to. In the quest to couple, dating rules are being relaxed and women especially are making some fatal mistakes that are keeping them in the dating pool longer. This article will reveal five of […]
Female fire officer from the Northern region grabs national award
696 A female fire tender driver, Assistant Group Officer (AGO) in the Northern region, Rosemary Azure has been adjudged as the outstanding operational woman of the year. She is the second female driver in the region from the Tamale Metro Fire Station and had served the service as a driver for five years. Fire Service […]