NEWS Articles

News Articles category contains news of events both locally, within the African regions, and globally. This category will cover all necessary events that will be of interest to our readers.

Patient was Declared Well and Discharged – Winneba Trauma Hospital

In light of the recent controversy surrounding an abandoned patient found in a bush near Gomoa Ojobi, Dr. Prah George Kwame, Medical Director of the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, has clarified that the patient was declared healthy and discharged to her preferred destination. The hospital’s statement comes amidst …

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Mahama Promises to Lower Hajj Costs for Muslims in 2024 Election Campaign

John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj if elected President in the 2024 general elections. The former President emphasized that the current Hajj fare of GH¢75,000 is prohibitively expensive, preventing many ordinary Muslims from fulfilling their pilgrimage …

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 Labianca Company Announces the Passing of CEO Eunice Asomah-Hinneh

It is with profound sadness that Labianca Company Limited officially announces the passing of its beloved Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh passed away on June 11, 2024, after a brief illness at the International Maritime Hospital (IMAH) in Tema, Greater Accra Region. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh was …

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Ghana Health Service Launches Probe into Alleged Patient Abandonment in Gomoa Ojobi

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun investigating claims of a patient allegedly being abandoned in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Reports surfaced on Thursday, June 13, along with a video showing a woman wrapped in sheets, purportedly left in a bush. Social media speculated that …

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Three-Week Power Supply Disruption Expected in Ghana Due to Reduction in Gas Supply from Nigeria

The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced an imminent power supply disruption expected to last for three weeks, beginning on June 12, 2024. This period, commonly referred to as “Dumsor” in local parlance, is a result of a significant reduction in gas …

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Pope Francis Advises Priests to Keep Sermons Brief to Prevent Congregation from Sleeping

In Roman Catholic services, a homily typically follows a Bible reading and aims to reinforce the teachings. During his weekly audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis emphasized that homilies should be concise, recommending a maximum duration of eight minutes. “Priests should keep their homilies short and speak for a maximum of …

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Tragedy on Oti River: Boat Capsizes Near Dambai, 3 Dead, 7 Rescued

Three people have tragically died after a boat capsized on the Oti River near Dambai on Tuesday evening. The boat, carrying ten passengers from Dambai to Njari, a farming and fishing community in the Krachi East Municipality, encountered disaster mid-journey. Rescue operations have successfully saved seven individuals, but three others—a …

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10 Reasons a PhD is Better Than an International Passport

  While both a PhD and an international passport offer unique advantages and opportunities, a PhD provides several profound and long-lasting benefits that can outweigh the utility of an international passport. Here are ten reasons why a PhD might be considered better:  1. Lifetime Recognition and Prestige A PhD is …

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Suspected Food Poisoning Sends Over 30 Students of Ajumako Afransi Technical Institute to Hospital

More than 30 students from Ajumako Afransi Technical and Vocational Institute have been hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. Reports indicate that the students experienced stomach discomfort after consuming a meal and were subsequently taken to the Ajumako Baah Salvation Army Polyclinic. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, …

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I Will Choose Dutch Passport Over PhD and Law Degree – Wayoosi

Joseph Osei, widely recognized as Wayoosi in the Kumawood film industry, has voiced his opinion in the current debate on the relative worth of a PhD compared to a foreign passport. The conversation began following remarks from Kofi Gabs, a Ghanaian janitor in the Netherlands who recently received his Dutch …

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