The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Ghanaians travelling to or seeking employment in Zambia to exercise caution after six Ghanaian nationals were among 79 people apprehended in the country during a joint operation targeting a suspected cybercrime network. In a statement released on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Ministry disclosed that the Ghana High […]
Dr Mary-Ann Dadzie, Radiation Oncologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, on Monday urged women who notice unusual changes in their breasts to seek medical attention within two weeks rather than delaying for months or even years to receive care. She said early detection and prompt treatment were crucial for improving breast cancer outcomes, noting that […]
Two people have been killed and 14 others injured following disturbances that erupted during the celebration of the Yam Festival at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after the festival programme had ended, according to the Bono Regional Police Command. In a press release […]
A fire outbreak at Srodae, a suburb of Koforidua in the Eastern Region, has destroyed a one-storey building used for commercial and domestic purposes. According to a press statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with the New Juaben North […]
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Article 72 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and following consultation with the Council of State, exercised the prerogative of mercy to grant presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons. A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications […]
Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, says cardiovascular diseases are increasingly affecting Ghana’s youth, with many deaths occurring at relatively young ages. He said the situation required greater emphasis on prevention, including regular health checks and healthier lifestyle choices, to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases. Dr Entsua-Mensah made the […]
Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 in the case in which she is accused of abetting the alleged publication of false news on social media. The court ordered that she be released on two sureties, who must be civil servants earning monthly salaries of not less […]
Raw shea butter and cocoa butter are two of the most popular natural butters used in skincare, haircare, soap making and cosmetic formulations. Both offer excellent emollient properties, but they differ in texture, hardness, scent and how they perform in finished products. If you are a cosmetic manufacturer, soap maker, skincare brand, or simply looking […]
The Southern Command has emerged winner of the Ghana Army’s Exercise Thunderbolt shooting competition held at the Yawhima Military Shooting Range in Sunyani, Bono Region. The competition, which ended on Thursday, October 1, was organised to select a qualified team for the upcoming Exercise Fire Blast. The event brought together various commands and formations of […]
Mr Isaac Ashai Odamtten, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East, has urged men to take a more active role in promoting breast cancer awareness and supporting women in identifying unusual changes in their breasts and seeking early medical attention. Mr Odamtten said although breast cancer predominantly affected women, its impact extended beyond those […]
