Alcohol facilitates suicide – Ex-Chief Psychiatrist
Alcohol is a catalyst in a suicide operation, former Chief Psychiatrist Prof. Joseph Bediako Asare has said. The Director of 'Peace Be Clinic' stated in an interview with ClassFM on…
Major markets shut down in Nigeria’s capital Abuja for Covid-19 non-compliance
Traders in Abuja are left angry and disappointed after a court ordered the closure of a popular market and two major malls for not complying with Covid-19 safety protocols. Wuse…
COVID-19 impact exposes millions to the risk of trafficking, UN agency says
Although almost 50,000 victims of human trafficking were detected and reported in 2018 by 148 countries, the “hidden nature” of the crime means that the actual number of victims could…
Recovered coronavirus patients experiencing worse symptoms – Doctor
Doctors are increasingly recommending stricter adherence to the COVID-19 protocols for all persons, considering recent findings about the various variants of the virus.A Medical Officer with the Ghana Police Hospital, Dr. Roger…
CeSIS appoints new Executive Director
The Governing Board of the Centre for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS) has appointed Mr. Robert Ali Tanti as its new Executive Director, effective 4th January 2021. According to a Statement…
Parliament releases schedule for ministers’ vetting
On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, the Minister-designate for Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, will lead the pack of appointees by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appear before Parliament’s Appointment Committee.Following him immediately…
‘How we found a dead leader’s hidden loot’
When Nigeria's then-head of state Sani Abacha stole billions of dollars and died before spending his loot, it prompted an international treasure hunt spread over decades. The man hired to…
Businessman calls for strict laws to tackle corruption
Sir (Dr) Sam Jonah, the renowned businessman, has advocated for strict laws to be enforced in order to deter people from engaging in corruption. Speaking at the 9th joint graduation ceremony…
GMA expresses fear over coronavirus spike
President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Ankobea says they are very scared of the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases being recorded in the country presently. He noted that…
Special Mothers Project donates to Madina Demonstration Special Unit
The Special Mothers Project (SMP), an advocacy and awareness creation programme on cerebral palsy issues, on Tuesday donated a television set and other educational items to the Special Unit of…
