Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Ghana Reports 17,774 New HIV Infections in 2023
In 2023, Ghana recorded 17,774 new HIV infections, comprising 6,457 males and 11,317 females, according to the latest national and sub-national HIV estimates and projections. Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, revealed these figures during a briefing in Accra. He noted that among the newly infected, 4,869 were youths aged 15-24,…
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Over 1,000 Children Locked in Child Marriages in Nkwanta North
A recent report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that more than 1,000 children between the ages of 12 and 17 have been involved in early marriages in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region in 2023. The report highlighted that out of the 1,014 cases of child marriages recorded, 43 percent…
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Manhyia Government Hospital Theatre Shut Down Due to MELPWU Strike
The Manhyia Government Hospital has been forced to suspend all planned surgeries and close its theatre following a strike by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU). The ongoing strike has significantly disrupted hospital operations, leaving the facility open only for emergency surgeries that require immediate attention. Patients in need of routine lab services are…
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State Witness Accused of Withholding Crucial Evidence in Opuni-Agongo Trial
Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah, former Deputy Chief Executive of Agronomy and Quality Control at COCOBOD, has come under scrutiny for allegedly omitting a vital report from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) during the trial of Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni and businessman Alhaji Seidu Agongo. The ongoing trial, which centers on accusations of procurement malpractice and financial…
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MKO Abiola’s Son Reveals DNA Test Showed Father Had 55 Children, Not 103
Abdul Mumuni, the son of the late Chief Moshood “MKO” Abiola, has revealed that DNA tests have shown the true number of his father’s biological children. According to Mumuni, the tests determined that only 55 of the 103 children under MKO Abiola’s care were biologically his. In an interview on the “Mic On Podcast,” Mumuni…
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Aremu Afolayan Gifts Woli Arole a Sleek SUV
Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has gifted comedian and prophet Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, a sleek SUV. The actor shared a video of the heartwarming moment on social media, showcasing the brand-new Audi Q7 SUV he presented to Woli Arole. In the video, Aremu Afolayan emphasized that his act of generosity was driven…
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Mr Ibu’s Wife Recounts Tearful Father’s Day Without Late Husband
Stella Maris, the widow of the late veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, recently shared her deep sorrow on her first Father’s Day without her husband. In a heartfelt press interview, Stella Maris recounted the overwhelming emotions she experienced on this significant day. Speaking publicly for the first time since her…
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Denola Grey Criticizes Parents for Pressuring Children to Marry Despite Their Own Unhappy Marriages
UK-based Nigerian content creator, Denola Grey, has criticized African parents for pressuring their children into marriages, emphasizing the widespread unhappiness within their generation. During an appearance on the Dressed To Confess Podcast, Denola Grey discussed the significant differences between marriages in the past and those in the 21st century. He pointed out that the pressure…
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Whitemoney Criticized Over Claim of Employing 150 Staff
Popular reality star Whitemoney is facing backlash online after claiming to employ about 150 staff members and paying them 5 years in advance. Whitemoney made this statement during a recent episode of the Echo Room podcast. When asked about the rumor that he pays his staff 4 to 5 years in advance, he confirmed it,…
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Ghana Introduces New Initiative to Enhance Sustainable Cocoa Production
Ghana has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable cocoa production in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Forestry Commission, and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). This initiative marks Ghana’s entry into the third phase of the Green Commodities Programme (GCP…
