Ghana Risks Re occurrence Of June 3 If...

The collection and disposal of waste, particularly solid waste, must improve if a reoccurrence of the June 3, 2015 disaster is to be avoided, the Executive Secretary to the Environmental Services Providers Association, (ESPA), Ms Ama Ofori-Antwi, has said.

Speaking at a meeting with the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, and other executive members of association, Ms Ofori-Antwi stated that "if nothing is done to help us improve on waste management, particularly in Accra, the June 3, 2015, disaster might reoccur."

Why Should Ghanaians Complain About Extra 10% Tariff Increment? - ECG Quizzes

The Electricity Company of Ghana appears bemused by consumers raising hell over additional charges on electricity tariffs which came to light this week.

ECG says the increment is meant for developmental projects and sees nothing wrong for government to slap Ghanaians with additional taxes to develop the nation.

Life comes full circle: Read how this nurse and patient share a bond

When the cared for became the caretaker. Nicole Krahn (left) is now caring for Lynn Bartos (right) during her three-hour appointments for rheumatoid arthritis treatments. The two have switched roles from more than 25 years ago, when Bartos cared for Krahn as a toddler. (Source: AP)
This heartwarming story will make you believe in karmic connections. Lynn Bartos, a 66-year-old retired nurse — hospitalised for rheumatoid arthritis pain — says she received a ‘gift’ in the form of her nurse.

More Brazilian babies born with birth defects

Brazil says the number of babies born with suspected microcephaly or abnormally small heads since October has now reached nearly 4,000.

In the worst affected area, about 1% of newborns have suspected microcephaly.

The Brazilian authorities believe the increase is caused by an outbreak of Zika virus. Just 150 babies were born with microcephaly in 2014.

The brain condition can be deadly or cause intellectual disability and developmental delays.

Pneumococcal meningitis death toll rises to 27

Five more people have so far been confirmed dead in the Brong Ahafo region following an outbreak of Pneumococcal meningitis, taking the death toll to 27.

Over 60 people have also been hospitalized after they were infected with the deadly pneumococcal meningitis in the region.

Health experts in the area say the latest strain is more contagious and fatal than Cerebrospinal Meningitis.

15 ways to flatten your belly

Belly fat is the bane of most dieters, but unfortunately – as you probably already know – is one of the more difficult places to firm and tone up. There are, however, things you can do to help lose weight from this area. Fifteen tips for firming up your tummy are listed below.

Gitmo detainees saga: Government must listen to the people – GJA president

President of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Affail Monney has said Ghanaians have every right to scrutinise government’s acceptance of two former detainees from the Guantanomo Bay.
He said although government’s hand was tied and it could not have refused a request from the US, the interest of Ghanaians should be paramount.
Government must now, regardless of its decision find a balance between the interest of America as an ally and the supreme interest of the people of Ghana, Dr Monney reiterated.

ECG to end localised outages by end of March

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured to end all localized power outages by the end of March 2016.
The Managing Director of the ECG, Mr Robert Dwamena in interview on Joy FM Tuesday morning assured that the outages which are as a result of faults with some distribution lines and equipment would be resolved in the next three months.

MoH deploys medical supplies for treatment of pneumococcal Meningitis

The Ministry of Health has deployed medical supplies to the Brong Ahafo and Northern regions to treat patients battling Pneumococcal Meningitis.
“Extra ordinary times call for extra ordinary responses. The medication we sent is quite expensive but we have told the facilities to give them free to the patients,” the Deputy Health Minister Dr Victor Bampoe told Joy News.

Gitmo Saga Has Nothing To Do With Islam Or Christianity

The call for the repatriation of the two ex-detainees has got nothing to do with their religious orientation but purely based on past record and the potential threat most Ghanaians think they pose to our security.

With many Ghanaians concerned about the security threat the two ex-Gitmo inmate pose despite government’s countless effort to play down such potential Christian groups in the country, including the Christian Council, Catholic Bishops Conference and Charismatic and Pentecostal Council have all raised concerns about the issue

OccupyGhana Declares #RedFriday Against Gitmo 2

OccupyGhana® has expressed its support for the lawful declaration of nationwide strikes by organized labour to protest grave economic difficulties that have almost derailed plans for basic livelihoods in all homes.

NIGERIA:10 year old girl allegedly marries 28 year old man in Kano(Photos)

According to several reports on twitter, the little girl above,aged 10 got married on Sunday to this 28 year old man in Kano...See more below

Rapper Mos Def ordered to leave South Africa in passport row

The American rapper best known as Mos Def has been ordered to leave South Africa within 14 days after being arrested for breaking immigration laws.

Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, was held at Cape Town International Airport on Thursday after trying to leave the country with unrecognised papers.

I'll Disband Jehovah Witnesses Sect When I Become President - Akua Donkor

The Founder of the Ghana Freedom Party, Madam Akua Donkor has served notice that she will disband the religious sect, Jehovah Witnesses when elected President of Ghana.

According to her, the sect is responsible for the low turnout in both general and district level elections over the years; a situation she contends is most unfortunate and must be stopped.

To NPP Members, Akufo Addo Never Errs...He’s A Saint Before Their Eyes - Gen. Mosquito

Apart from Jesus Christ who was perfect in his ways on earth, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has sarcastically rated the 2016 Presidential Candidate of NPP, Nana Akufo Addo as having similar traits.

Court Throws Out Case Against Zanetor Rawlings

An Accra High Court has dismissed a case brought by some members of the NDC in Klottey Korle constituency seeking to annul the results of the parliamentary primaries of the NDC in the area.

The three; Joseph Narku Botchway, Jacob Amin and Reverend Michael Kwabena Nii Adjei Sowah went to court to challenge the eligibility of the Parliamentary candidate, Zanetor Rawlings who they allege is not a registered voter.

Burkina troops retake hotel after Islamist attack kills dozens

OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Security forces in Burkina Faso retook a hotel in the capital on Saturday from al Qaeda fighters who seized it in an assault that killed two dozen people from at least 18 countries and marked a major escalation of Islamist militancy in West Africa.
Until Friday's attacks the landlocked nation, an ally of Western governments against jihadist groups in the arid reaches of the southern Sahara, had largely been spared the kinds of attacks that have plagued its neighbours.