NEWS Articles

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has halted its planned 15% rise in transport fares, initially set to start on Monday, July 22, 2024. This proposed increase was due to the escalating costs of fuel and essential spare parts needed for the transportation sector. Nevertheless, the Ghana Private Road Transport …

Seven firefighters are currently receiving medical attention at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital in Akwatia and the Kade Government Hospital following a vehicular accident at Adankrono. The incident occurred while they were en route to an emergency at Otwenkwanta. The fire department received an emergency call at approximately 08:37 on Sunday …

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to address Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to update the House on the preparations for the upcoming 2024 General Elections. The briefing will take place in the parliamentary chamber, following a request from members who wish to assess the electoral management body’s readiness …

A suspect has been apprehended by community members in Alabota, near Dorfor, in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region, in connection with the murder of a cattle herder. The suspect has been handed over to the local police command. The victim, a Fulani cattle herder, reportedly confronted the …

A tragic incident during the Wulensi Fire Festival in the Nunumba South District of the Northern Region has resulted in the death of a Junior High School student. The identity of the deceased student has not been revealed. The student died instantly when a musket he tried to fire exploded. …

A tragic building collapse in Sewua, Ashanti Region, has claimed the life of Kwaku Gyemfi, a mason in his early forties. Gyemfi, the lead constructor on the site, was working with his assistant, an 18-year-old, on a two-story building when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that on July 17, 2024, …

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a 15 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The association attributes this fare hike to the rising cost of fuel, with some oil marketing companies now selling prod The ucts at prices exceeding GH₵15. Additionally, the increased prices …

People with a specific blood type may have a natural advantage when it comes to avoiding tick bites, according to recent research. This discovery suggests that certain individuals are less likely to encounter ticks and, consequently, are at a lower risk of contracting Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis. Blood Type …

Knowing the right steps to take immediately after a snakebite can significantly improve the chances of a full recovery. Here’s what you need to do if you or someone else is bitten by a snake:  Stay Calm and Seek Help Panic can worsen the situation by increasing heart rate, which …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a press release warning against self-medication in light of the increasing dengue fever cases in the Eastern and Central Regions, which have surged from 11 to 36. Most patients are reported to be in stable condition, with only one requiring hospitalization. The rest …