Day: July 3, 2025

Accra: Nearly half of all outpatient department (OPD) cases in Ghana are linked to poor air quality, according to Mr. Desmond Appiah, Country Lead of the Clean Air Fund (CAF). Mr. Appiah highlighted that these cases include conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and even malaria. He made these remarks during the launch of a CAF-supported public awareness initiative led by Infinity 970 under the Breathe Cities programme in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the global initiative aims to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 to improve public health. The

Accra: The Legal Aid Commission is preparing to offer 24-hour legal services to improve access to justice, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 294. ‘We are looking at how best we can have a 24-hour Call Centre where we will have lawyers on call to offer legal advice. This is one of our constitutional responsibilities in line with Article 294,’ said Mr. Edmund Amarkwei Foley, Executive Director of the Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, he made the remarks at the Greater Accra Regional Bar’s Law Week celebration in Accra. It was held under the theme: ‘The Future-Fit

Accra: Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent Nkwanta riots in the Oti Region. The accused-Evans Mawugbe, Donkor Ebenezer, Solomon Amenu, Robert Dzanka, Kenyenso Senyo, Edwin Yeboah, Yudah Adule, Keteke Joshua, and Grace Ordzi-are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, rioting, and rioting with weapons. According to Ghana News Agency, their pleas were not taken, and presiding judge Mr. Isaac Addo remanded them into lawful custody to reappear on July 21, 2025. The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Seth Frimpong, told the court that

Lawra: The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, has unveiled new measures to avert further water tragedies following the drowning of seven Lawra Senior High School students in the Black Volta River near Dikpe, Upper West Region. The tragic incident, which happened on Saturday, June 14, 2025, has spurred the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to implement coordinated interventions aimed at improving water safety and increasing public awareness. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister addressed Parliament, outlining plans for regular sensitization of canoe owners, operators, and residents along the Black Volta Basin. He highlighted the introduction of maritime safety

Koforidua: The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged the Ghana Police Service in Koforidua to promote lawful policing practices grounded in ethical responsibility and public accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement brought together 40 selected officers from the Koforidua, Akropong, and Akosombo Divisions in the Eastern Region to address concerns about human rights and minority rights. It aimed to deepen officers’ understanding of legal compliance while addressing the ethical dimensions of law enforcement and the potential social disruptions that result from breaches. Facilitators emphasized the importance of professional conduct, public trust, and respect for rights in maintaining

Accra: Mr Dominic Nitiwul, former Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has sparked a debate regarding the health of legislators and Ghanaians at large, emphasizing the importance of being mindful about daily food consumption. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nitiwul made these remarks during a parliamentary session on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025. He advised citizens to steer clear of fatty foods due to their negative health implications. “If you have protruding stomach, you’re sick because of accumulation of fat. And so, you need to look at the food you eat and pay attention to

Dambai: A technical fault has brought the pontoon ferry service on the River Oti in Dambai to a standstill, leaving hundreds of travelers and vehicles stranded for five days. The breakdown, which occurred on Sunday, has caused significant disruptions to daily activities and businesses in the area. Stranded passengers and drivers have expressed frustration and disappointment with the situation. According to Ghana News Agency, the breakdown has severely impacted businesses, particularly those transporting perishable goods such as yams from the northern sector to the southern part of the country, threatening significant losses for traders. Some of the traders are in