Africans do get allergies and we must stop the myths – Dr. Kofi Brifo
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Founder of the Skin Africa Foundation, Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo, has debunked a long-held myth that Africans do not suffer from allergies, stressing that the condition is real, common, and can sometimes be life-threatening. Speaking on the Breakfast Show this morning, Dr. Brifo said, “I keep hearing this interesting myth among […]
Helicopter crashes on Isle of Wight: One person airlifted to hospital
By Rebecca Ampah A helicopter has crashed in a field near Shanklin Road on the Isle of Wight, prompting a major emergency response on Monday morning. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they received a call at 09:24 BST reporting that the aircraft had come down near the A3020. Police have closed the road […]
Indonesia engages Ghana’s Vaccine Institute on partnership for local production
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, has paid a working visit to the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) in Accra, where he held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, and his Deputy, Dr. Faisal Nuhu. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to deepen Ghana–Indonesia […]
Some essential garden tasks to complete before winter
By: Ato Kwamena When the nights start drawing in and the mornings feel that bit sharper, you know colder weather isn’t far away. The last thing you want is to be caught off guard and have your garden suffer for it. A little bit of effort now can save you a lot of hassle come […]
Auditor-General’s reports: Expert proposes 8 measures to curb contract irregularities
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional, Mr. Anthony Abotsi-Afriyie, has urged the Auditor-General’s Department to adopt more proactive measures to prevent the recurrence of procurement and contract irregularities as seen over the years. According to him, a painstaking study of the procurement and contract irregularities contained in the various reports released year-in-year-out […]
NPP flagbearership race: Kennedy Agyapong is the variable that can deliver NPP victory in 2028 – Boakye Danquah
By Ashiadey Dotse A former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah, has said former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, is the “variable” that can guarantee victory for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, stating that as a reason he has thrown his support behind him in the […]
Woman arrested for stealing week-old baby at Wa Market
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old woman, Abena Martha Maanibeh, for allegedly stealing a one-week-old baby and valuables belonging to the child’s mother at the Wa Market (Kejetia). According to police, the incident occurred after the complainant, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, delivered a baby boy at the […]
DRIP boss assures strict monitoring and supervision of programme
By: Francis Abedi The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Mr. Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has assured Ghanaians that he will ensure accountability and transparency in the operations of the programme. He has therefore warned against the misuse of road equipment supplied under the programme, saying that any district coordinator found misusing […]
Ghana steps up MPOX fight with 33,600 new vaccines
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ministry of Health has announced the successful acquisition of 33,600 vaccines to bolster the country’s fight against the spread of MPOX. Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed that the vaccines form part of government’s proactive measures to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians. He emphasized that the availability […]
NUGS demands student seats on WAEC investigative committee
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately appoint student representatives to its investigative committee to ensure fairness, transparency, and trust in decisions affecting candidates. In a press statement dated August 24, 2025, NUGS, which represents over 12.5 million Ghanaian students, welcomed […]
Small Arms Commission declares Akwatia by-election a ‘no-go area for weapons’
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSAWL) has declared the upcoming Akwatia Constituency by-election a “no-go area” for weapons. In a public notice issued on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Commission warned political parties, candidates, and supporters against carrying or displaying any form of weapon during the election period. […]
WAEC warns invigilators to stop helping students cheat in exams
By Rebecca Ampah Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has cautioned invigilators and teachers against aiding candidates in examination malpractices. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, he explained: “I am unable to tell specifically what the motivation is for teachers or invigilators to want to assist […]
Fire at Dodowa booster station disrupts water supply to parts of Accra
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary interruption in water supply to several parts of the north-eastern corridor of Accra following a fire outbreak at the Dodowa Booster Station. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, forced the complete shutdown of operations at the facility to […]
Dr. Jeffrey Aryee: KNUST lecturer named Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow
By: Belinda Nketia A senior lecturer at the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Jeffrey Nii Armah Aryee, has been appointed a senior fellow at the Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI). Dr. Jeffrey Nii Armah Aryee is the only African selected for this year’s global […]
