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Health

Sleeping difficulties:This is What happens to you when you don’t sleep at night- Research

1,591  Sleep deprivation affects far more than just energy levels. When the body misses its nightly restoration period, a cascade of changes begins, impacting everything from cognitive function to cardiovascular health. Understanding these effects helps explain why quality sleep remains essential for overall wellbeing. 1. The fog descends Mental clarity disappears quickly without proper rest. […]

Politics

MPs can only vacate seats upon changing political identity – Supreme Court

1,680  The Supreme Court has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the reasons behind the decision to uphold the suit by Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. According to the Supreme Court, a Member of Parliament (MP) can only be considered to have vacated their seat if they change their political identity and remain in Parliament under the […]

Politics

Election 2024: EC begins nationwide ballot distribution

1,447  The Electoral Commission (EC) will begin transporting ballot papers nationwide today, Thursday, November 14, in preparation for the December 7 elections. In a letter dated November 13, the EC informed the General Secretaries of political parties about the distribution schedule. The first phase will start with the Greater Accra Region today, followed by Central, […]

Business

150 SMES benefit from MTN enterprise support program

1,504  The MTN Ghana Foundation is excited to announce the successful onboarding of 150 beneficiaries for the second edition of its MTN Enterprise Support Program. These beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous process that included pitch competitions and interviews conducted in Central, Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. The MTN Foundation’s Enterprise Support […]

Lifestyle

Woman steals husband’s $8000 for buttocks enlargement

1,858  Content creator Eunice Akoto Attakora-Manu has shared on her Asetena Pa show a dramatic story of marital strain that’s sparked plenty of online conversation. The case involved an unnamed woman who, feeling insecure about her marriage, made a controversial choice that would have life-altering consequences for her relationship. According to Akoto Mansa, the woman […]

Health

Nursing and Midwife trainees threaten to vote against NPP over unpaid allowances

1,299  Members of the Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG) have threatened to vote against the governing New Patriotic Party in the upcoming polls for neglecting them. According to the Union, the government under the guidance of President Akufo-Addo has refused to pay them allowances for 19 months, pushing them into hardship, hence […]

Health

GHS recommends reinstating COVID-19 hygiene protocols to control cholera spread

1,326  Ghana is currently facing a cholera outbreak, prompting serious concern among health officials and communities nationwide. To date, 16 fatalities have been reported, with 116 confirmed cases across four regions: Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public to re-adopt COVID-19 hygiene protocols to help contain the […]