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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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) … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more