Category: News

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

Accra: The Western Regional Health Directorate has recorded 60 confirmed Mpox cases out of 299 suspected cases from January to June, 2025. Dr. Gifty Amugi, the Regional Public Health Director, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, noted that 299 samples were taken and 186 came out as negative while, 53 were pending. According to Ghana News Agency, the Directorate listed 374 contacts and had since traced them. Dr. Amugi indicated that out of the number, 217 had been followed up within a 21-day period, and that currently, there were 32 on home care, 28 recoveries with no deaths.

Kumasi: Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, Principal of Jackson University College (JUC), has praised President John Dramani Mahama for establishing July 01 as National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, viewing the initiative as a positive measure. She highlighted, however, that dedicating only one day annually for national prayer is insufficient in a nation that enjoys peace and stability amidst regional political unrest and insecurity. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Jackson spoke at a thanksgiving service organized by the College at its headquarters in Kumasi to commemorate the inaugural edition of the event. She underscored the necessity of regular national supplication and gratitude

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

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: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called on hoteliers to prioritize continuous training and capacity building for their staff, emphasizing that a well-equipped workforce is key to enhancing service quality. She made this call during the launch of the Eagles Hospitality School, under the theme ‘Upscaling Ghana’s Hospitality Workforce for Service Excellence’. According to Ghana News Agency, the school, championed by Eagles Hospitality Group in collaboration with NOVA Business School Africa, is targeted at providing training while equipping students with needed skills to thrive in the industry. Madam Gomashie highlighted the importance of

Mfantseman: Ghanaian citizens have been reminded of their legal rights and responsibilities to participate actively in local governance, as outlined in Ghana’s Local Governance Act. The call was made during a capacity-building session aimed at empowering community members and stakeholders to engage more effectively with their District Assemblies. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was organised by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation under the project dubbed Action for Voice for Inclusive Development (AVID-2). Held at the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, the event was meant to build, sustain, and amplify community voices