Over 400 Ghanaians battling kidney disease and struggling to afford life-saving dialysis treatments will soon receive much-needed relief as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) starts its Free Dialysis Treatment program on December 1, 2024. Speaking at the NHIA headquarters in Accra, Dr DaCosta Aboagye, Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, announced that the programme was a…
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has sentenced a 58-year-old mason to 10 years’ imprisonment for having sex with his daughter. Joshua Bledi got his 17-year-old daughter pregnant, who has now given birth. The baby is seven months old. Charged with incest, Bledi pleaded guilty. He appealed to the court to have mercy on him, saying…
Amad scored the equaliser as Manchester United fought back in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield, halting their three-match losing run. Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday gave Liverpool a chance to go eight points clear at the top. Still, Arne Slot’s hosts started slowly in…
In recent times, there has been a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records. From epic cook-a-thons to soul-stirring sing-a-thons, individuals across the region are demonstrating an unprecedented passion for pushing their limits. Notable record attempts include Nigeria’s Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon, Ghana’s…
Ghana’s national 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has encouraged Ghanaians to adopt an all-inclusive approach after the successful completion of the third Junior Olympics. Azamati’s remark comes after Thursday’s Junior Olympics athletic meet, where budding talents from Under-4 level through to Under-17 were handed the opportunity to compete at the University of Ghana Stadium. In…
There is a new sense of excitement building around the Tumu Astro Turf as Sissala East prepares to host matches in the newly launched Upper West Regional U-15 Girls Colts League. The league, officially introduced by the Upper West Regional Football Association, is part of a FIFA-supported initiative aimed at giving young girls structured opportunities…
Parliament has given its approval to Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers. The decision was reached following a thorough vetting process conducted by the Appointments Committee. Muntaka, the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, garnered bipartisan support after outlining his vision for enhancing internal security, addressing…
The Sissala Union at its annual general meeting made resolutions for the development of the Sissala land. the meeting was held at the Sissala East Assembly Hall on 27th December 2024. In attendance were the chiefs, including the chief of Funsi, kuoro Dagbasu Basuglo I, the chief of Pulima, Kuoru Deiwiah Nankpa III and Zini,…
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has intercepted a container of opioid drugs worth approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port. The seized shipment included: Authorities revealed that the consignment was intended for Niger as its final destination. Government Vows to Prevent Opioid Trafficking Speaking at a…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of appointing loyalists of the New Patriotic Party to the country’s courts to have control of the judiciary and escape post-regime accountability. This follows Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo’s recommendation of five judges to be appointed as Supreme Court Judges. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General…
