The Sub-Saharan region is witnessing a worrying and increasing rate of attacks by insurgents, heightening the tension in the Sahel area. Since 2020, the Sahel region has been hit with three military takeovers, with the last happening in Niger, in late July 2023. Reports indicate that these military takeovers have been fueled by anger at […] The post Security Worsens In Niger appeared first on

The Sub-Saharan region is witnessing a worrying and increasing rate of attacks by insurgents, heightening the tension in the Sahel area. Since 2020, the Sahel region has been hit with three military takeovers, with the last happening in Niger, in late July 2023. Reports indicate that these military takeovers have been fueled by anger at […] The post Security

Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has rehashed the call for partner countries, the Africa Union, and institutions to support the Economic Community for West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the deployment of the standby force to Niger. The appeal for support was to enable the quick restoration of constitution order, peace and security in the […] The post ECOWAS

The Speaker of Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Sidie Muhammed Tunis, has condemned the military junta in Niger, and called on it to restore the deposed President, Bazoun, into office and go back to the barracks. He condemned military rule, saying it was not good for us (West Africa). […] The post Days of coup d’états are over

A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has said that he is the only candidate among the ten vying for the position who has big plans for Ghana to make life comfortable for all. According to him, his vision of using agriculture as the bedrock to develop other sectors […] The post I’ve ambitious plans for Ghana -Afriyie Akoto appeared first

Pentecost University (PU) has launched five unique Engineering programs to develop the professional and requisite skills aimed at changing the engineering market across the world. The new programmes include; B.Eng Robotics and Automation Engineering, B.Eng Electricals and Electronics Engineering, B.Eng Systems Engineering, B.Eng Manufacturing Engineering and B.Eng Environmental Engineering. This makes PU the first indigenous Ghanaian University to […] The post

The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has disclosed that the Service had lost over 500 nurses, but measures had been put in place to recruit more. “We have also lost experienced and skilled staff, but we are also putting systems so that [within] the next two years, we […] The post Ghana lost over 500 nurses last year -GHS appeared first on

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has reinforced its ban on the operations of tricycles, popularly known as ‘Pragyia’ and ‘Aboboyaa’, on some principal streets of Accra. The affected areas, according to a Daily Graphic report, include the Central Business Districts (CBDs) of the Accra and Tema Metropolitan Assemblies, as well as the Krowor, […] The post Editorial:

Waste management remains a significant challenge, with blocked drainage systems leading to flooding. Thus, making it a major is a significant environmental issue and health issue as well.Only 2% to 5% of the roughly a million tons of plastic waste that Ghanaians produce each year is adequately recycled. The infrastructure needed to safely dispose of […] The post Addressing

The Nigerian Navy has impounded a 350,000 litre-capacity vessel carrying what is suspected to be illegally refined diesel. Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder who are part of the maritime component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) impounded the Motor Vessel Cecilia carrying suspected to be illegally cooked diesel. According to the Commander of the […] The post Navy

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured investors of a sustainable and friendly environment for growth and investments. The President gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of Energy and Natural Resources in Europe, Africa and Middle East for Standard Chartered Bank, Mr Ade Adeola, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the […] The post Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba, has claimed he has not complained of being ignored for ministerial appointment even though he was attacked and insulted for campaigning for President Bola Tinubu. Garba is of the view that Tinubu’s ministerial appointees were balanced and objective enough to start a unified and strong […] The post Ministerial

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has struck out the illegal possession of firearms charges against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele by the Federal Government. Justice Nicholas Oweibo gave the order on Thursday, following the application of Mohammed Abubakar, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Ministry of […] The post Court

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute in bringing the nation’s adversaries to their knees and restore sanity in troubled areas across the country. Mr Lagbaja gave the charge on Wednesday during an assessment visit to Niger State following troops’ encounter with insurgents in Zungeru general […] The post Army

Oscar Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, businessman, has allegedly defrauded a farmer in the Upper West Region, Ganiyu Abdulai Seinu Visii Na Il, off GH¢440,000.00 for the purchase of fertiliser. Oscar was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on the alleged offence, but pleaded not guilty. The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Oheneba Kuffour, granted the […] The post Accra

Fidelity Bank and SDGs Advisory Unit, Office of the President, forge a Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The SDGs Advisory Unit in the Office of the President in partnership with Fidelity Bank on 16 August 2023 organised an MOU Signing Ceremony to officially solidify their collaboration to drive sustainable development and advance the […] The post Jubilee

Garri(Eba) and related products are cassava-derived staples in Nigerian and Ghanaian cuisine. While carbohydrate-rich, they are inexpensive and easily accessible sources of essential nutrients. The question most people with diabetes ask is whether they can eat eba. I herein explain in this article. Eba and diabetes, science One older human study by Akanji et al. […] The post Can a diabetic eat Eba? appeared

  Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness – Lamentations 3:22-23 INTRODUCTION Psalm 103 expresses thanksgiving and praise to the Lord for the benefits and blessings He gives those who accept His commands and promises and who maintained […] The post God’s Great Love For Us appeared first

Given the increased cost of everyday food items on the market recently, some apprehension has been expressed for Ghana’s food security. One of those to register such a concern is CropLife Ghana, the local wing for the international organisation promoting plant science and sustainable agriculture. According to this group, the high cost of agricultural produce […] The post Agro-Input

Almost everyone, including me, seems opposed to Nigeria leading the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to war in Niger. In one of the most telling anti-war metaphors, a Nigerian columnist and Editor, Lasisi Olagunju, likened military intervention to rubbing buttocks with the porcupine. Doves everywhere are flying the flag of peace. Protesters are […] The post Feature: