1,472 When gum is swallowed, it passes through the oesophagus into the small intestine, where it absorbs sugars and nutrients. It moves through the colon and rectum during bowel movements, typically passing through the system in less than seven days. We were told that if we wanted to grow tall, we had to eat a […]
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Govt to roll out 5G internet services in six months – Ursula Ekuful
1,352 Internet users in Ghana can now have access to faster and affordable mobile data, as the government announces plans to roll out the 5G network in the next six months. The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, made this announcement at a Press Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She disclosed that […]
4 dangerous health addictions that can make you blind
1,273 Regular eye care is essential for early detection and prevention of vision problems Health addictions can have devastating effects on our bodies, and one of the most severe consequences can be blindness. While we often associate addictions with substances like alcohol or drugs, there are other less obvious habits that can also lead to […]
What Are Tiger Nuts? Amazing Health Benefits Of This Superfood For Your Body
1,428 Despite their name, Tiger Nuts aren’t nuts. They are small and chewy tubers that have sweet and nutty flavours. Due to their rich content in dietary fibre, tiger nuts promote digestion and prevent constipation. It is a great addition to your diet for weight loss. It keeps you fuller and reduces cravings. The nutritional […]
How Long Do Short People Live On Earth?
1,499 If you are a shorter person, you may have heard plenty of height jokes and received many short memes. But as it turns out, the joke might actually be on tall people. Research shows short people might live longer than their taller peers, and the reasons for that may surprise you. On average, […]
Boankra Inland Port Project stalls: Earthwork Cost Ballooned From $4m to $30m
1,537 Documents available to newsmen indicate that the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) popularly known as Boankra Inland Port Project has been halted due to an allegation of inflated cost of the project allotted for the first phase. According to the document which was sent to parliament by the Concessionaire, Ashanti Ports Limited, the agreed […]
KLG Group Executive Chairman Honoured As Overall CEO Of The Year For Second Consecutive Time At The 8Th Ghana CEO Summit
1,271 The Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has been honored with the prestigious Overall CEO of the Year (Private Sector) award for the second consecutive time at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards. This accolade underscores his exceptional leadership and profound impact on the business landscape in Ghana. Mr. […]
GAMA committed to the plight of menstruating girl child-GAMA project Coordinator
1,315 Engineer George Asiedu, the coordinator of Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation Project, has expressed the project’s commitment to the plight of Menstruating Girl Child. According to him, the GAMA Sanitation Project is designed for the weaker in society, and their sanitation, water, hygiene, and capacity building components are mostly designed for people living […]
Menstruation, normal fact of life not taboo-NGO
1,285 Mrs. Louisa Amoah, Executive Director of Girls Shall Grow, a Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) in Obuasi Municipality in the Ashanti region has entreated the general public to observe menstruation as a normal fact of life and not a taboo. Speaking at a symposium organized by Girls Shall Grow and the Students Representative Council (SRC) […]
Gov’t should provide sanitary pads to girls in school as social intervention -retired educationist
1,146 A retired educationist, Nana Adu Asare, has appealed to the government to consider free distribution of sanitary pads and related materials to adolescent school girls as a major social intervention to encourage basic and second cycle schools’ enrolment, particularly in the rural communities across the country. He explained that, the prevailing socio-economic difficulties being […]









