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Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has commended the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for his plan to introduce ethics into Ghana’s education curriculum. He believes this initiative will instill values of discipline and honesty in the next generation and help combat corruption in the country.Speaking as the chair of the National Education Forum in Ho on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Paramount Chief emphasized the importance of social values in national development.”We need to equip our people with relevant social values, which are crucial in today’s changing…

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, has made a passionate appeal to his colleague Members of Parliament to support him with logistics and medication to contain the cholera outbreak in Winneba and its surrounding communities.He said his recent visit to the Winneba Government Hospital where most of the affected persons were receiving treatment showed a bleak situation, with lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for health workers.Mr Afenyo-Markin, also the MP for Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, while making a statement on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, said although he had made a personal donation of GHc100,000…

President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke is warning that the planned expenditure cuts by government could hurt the economy if not well targeted. He has asked the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson to be tactful with the planned aggressive expenditure cuts in the 2025 Budget, in order not to stifle growth in the coming months. Dr. Ayim-Darke disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION on February 20, 2025 with host George Wiafe. “Some economic theories have shown that spending more could stimulate economic growth, therefore any planned cuts should be well targeted, to ensure that…

Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder George Boateng has opened up on his desire to take the reins at the championship side, following the departure of John Eustace. Eustace parted ways with Blackburn on February 13, 2025 after steering the club to safety in the 2023/24 season. His departure has left a void at the Championship side, who are nine points adrift of the Premier League playoff spots. Together with other reported names such as former Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, Braga’s Carlos Carvalhal, and ex-Young Boys coach Raphael Wicky, Boateng has been earmarked as one of the potential succesors to Eustace. Familiar…

A Warthog is an omnivore with facial growths called papillae that resemble warts In this world, there are two things involved: you are either beautiful or unattractive. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, there is one thing that all people have in common: everyone on this planet faces problems. Yet, some problems are so horrific that they only affect the Kasongos.A Kasongo, also known as a Warthog, is an omnivore with facial growths called papillae that resemble warts. It has long, curved tusks that protrude from its mouth. Kasongo has a stout, compact body with a flat, broad…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has acknowledged that the protests that took place under his administration played a part in the public’s increasing disenchantment with his administration.Speaking at the book launch of a book written by General Ibrahim Babangida, the former military president of Nigeria, Akufo-Addo considered the economic difficulties that led to protests and increased discontent.“We faced a major economic crisis and with the world’s capital markets closed to us, we ended up going to the IMF. Not an easy decision to make. The economic difficulties brought people onto the streets,” the former President said.He admitted that the…

Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and Nitiwul Former Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has cautioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to reconsider some of his actions, warning that failure could leave him isolated after retirement.According to Nitiwul, many individuals within the Ghana Police Service, as well as members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are dissatisfied with Dampare’s administration.He warned that if these concerns are not addressed, they could have serious consequences for the IGP in the future.“Since I got to know the IGP, it has been over three…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communicators in the Bono Region have called for the removal of Mr Joseph Mensah, the Bono Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).According to them, Mr Mensah’s removal from his position was necessitated due to some disparaging utterances he made about NDC’s proposed policy on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) during the 2024 electioneering.Addressing a news conference in Sunyani, the communicators observed that being the first Vice Chair of the NPP in the Bono Region, Mr Mensah’s continuance in office, as the Regional Director would not be good.Mr Daniel Lartey, a Deputy…

Nuts and seeds are nutrient-dense foods that play a significant role in promoting heart health. Regular consumption of these foods has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, making them valuable components of a heart-healthy diet. What Are Nuts? Nuts are edible seeds encased in a hard shell. Common varieties include almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. Groundnuts/peanuts are technically legumes, but they are nutritionally similar to tree nuts and are often grouped with them in dietary considerations. What Are Seeds? Seeds are budding plants enclosed in a protective outer covering. They serve…

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking urgent steps to repair the economic damage caused by the previous administration.In a Facebook post on Friday, February 21, Dr Boamah described the economic situation as a “momentous messy national debt” and blamed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for reckless borrowing that has burdened future generations.His remarks followed the first Cabinet meeting of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, held on Thursday.Reflecting on the return to government, he expressed gratitude for Ghana’s sustained democracy but noted the country’s dire financial state.”It is regrettable that a…