339 It is one of the most recognisable expressions around: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But besides this rhyme, experts have found bitter kola to be a close contender for protection against many diseases, including benign prostate enlargement. Researchers, in a new study, said bitter kola because of its kolaviron content can […]
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Manso Nkwanta Demo: DCE Meets Commercial Drivers…Set To Kick-start Grading Of Road After 2 Weeks
206 The Amansie West District Assembly on Wednesday, 20th September, 2023 had an urgent meeting with the leadership of the various transport unions who staged a demonstration against government owing to the bad road network in the area on Tuesday, 19th September, 2023. It took the form of a dialogue, aimed at giving an official […]
GUTA warns GRA of intimidation
238 The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association ( GUTA) Dr. Joseph Obeng, has warned the Ghana Revenue Authority ( GRA) against using intimidating tactics to implement the Upfront Payment of the Value Added Tax ( VAT). At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday 20, September Dr. Obeng said GUTA members […]
Pensioner bondholders reject new DDEP
231 The Pensioner Bondholders has declared members intention not to be part of the government’s fresh Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Government has invited bondholders including pensioners to be part of the Programme, which will be restricted to ESLA Plc and Daakye Trust Plc bonds. This was contained in a letter issued by the Ministry […]
No African Swine Fever In Ashanti Region-Vet Doctor Assures
306 No African Swine Fever has been recorded in the Ashanti region, the Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Mabel Abudu has said. While allaying the fear in the residents, she said, lovers of pork can go ahead to enjoy it without fear. But she advised the public to purchase pork which has been inspected and examined […]
Heart disease is increasing due to these breakfast habits
319 In a fast-paced world where breakfast is often rushed or skipped altogether, the impact of morning meal choices on heart health is becoming increasingly evident. Research suggests that certain breakfast habits can contribute to the rising incidence of heart disease. In this article, we will explore the link between breakfast choices and heart health, […]
Minority warns govt over plans to collateralize TEN oil field for $431m loan
276 The Minority in Parliament has urgently called for a halt to the government’s plans to utilize proceeds from the TEN oil field as collateral for a $431 million loan facility from LITASCO. The Minority asserts that this arrangement is illegal and expresses concerns that the TEN oil field would be required to produce a […]
Deputy Minority Leader (Hon Armah Buah) Donates GHS10k To Refurbish Dr Kwame Nkrumah Museum
296 With a day to the celebration of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday on September 21, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on Ghanaians to celebrate him more often, not just on his birthday. Armah-Kofi Buah also bemoaned the deteriorating state of Dr. Nkrumah’s Museum at Nkroful, his first burial place […]
Riot at Ofankor Timber Market as traders burn tyres, block road over ‘unlawful eviction’
382 A riot broke out amongst a group of agitated youth of Ofankor Timber Market in Accra this morning. The youth, primarily traders, expressed their discontent, stating they had rented the space and regularly made payments. However, occupants were reportedly harassed in the early hours of the day by armed men reportedly sent by the […]
Kwesi Appiah appointed new Head Coach of Sudan
312 Former Black Stars head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, has been appointed as the new head coach of Sudan’s men’s senior national team. The 63-year-old Ghanaian will lead the Nile Crocodiles for the next three years, according to Citi Sports sources. The Sudanese Football Federation has been in talks with Appiah for months and sees […]