The Ministry of Health has declared a public health emergency following the detection of a circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region. The virus was identified through routine surveillance conducted by the Polio Laboratory at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. According …
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, earning extra income has never been more accessible. With the rise of online platforms and remote work opportunities, starting a side hustle is a great way to boost your earnings, follow your passions, or gain valuable experience in new fields. Whether you’re looking to supplement …
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Authorities in Namibia are investigating the tragic deaths of four children who were trapped in an old, non-functional freezer while playing in the town of Katima Mulilo, located in the north-eastern Zambezi Region. The children, aged between three and six, were discovered on Monday afternoon, having been accidentally locked inside …
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Asioh Joseph Mawuli, a second-year Bachelor of Arts student at the University of Ghana (UG), has taken legal action against the university’s management concerning the ongoing Student Representative Council (SRC) elections. Mawuli’s lawsuit follows the re-entry of hiplife musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known as Guru NKZ, into the SRC presidential …
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has officially destooled Opanin Kwaku Kyere, the Dikro of Ejisu-Kyerekrom, for violating the Great Oath of the Ashanti Kingdom. The destoolment, which took place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, marks a rare and significant action in Ashanti tradition, highlighting the gravity of the offense. The …
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Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, a pioneering figure in Africa’s technology industry and founder of SOFTtribe, passed away on Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest. Known for his significant contributions to Ghana’s tech landscape, Chinery-Hesse leaves behind a legacy as one of Africa’s leading innovators. He was 61. Born in Dublin, …
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Nigerian actor of Ghanaian descent, Emmanuel France, has passed away. His death was confirmed by Nigerian filmmaker Olufemi Ogedengbe via Instagram on Monday, September 16, 2024, following earlier rumors. Ogedengbe paid tribute to the veteran actor, recalling their work on three films: She Is My Sister, The Director, and Cross …
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Four Ghanaian international students studying at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania have been arrested for allegedly forging high school transcripts to gain admission. The students, identified as Otis Opoku, Evans Oppong, Cyrilstan Nomobon Sowah-Nai, and Henry Dabuo, are currently detained at Northampton County Jail and face charges of forgery and theft …
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Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, has been honored with the 2024 Agrifood Future Prize at the Agrifood Future event in Salerno, Italy. The award recognized her outstanding contributions to strengthening agri-food systems in Africa, particularly in Ghana. The prestigious event, jointly organized by Unioncamere and …
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Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have reduced fuel prices at the pumps as the second pricing window for September begins. This marks the fourth consecutive price drop since August. State-owned GOIL, which previously sold petrol (Super XP) for GH¢14.16, is now offering it at GH¢12.99. Diesel (Diesel …
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