The classic picture of someone with alcohol use disorder is someone who always drinks too much and whose life is falling apart because of it. But it doesn’t always look like it from the outside. Some people seem to be just fine even though they misuse alcohol. You may hear them called “functional” or “high-functioning” alcoholics. […] The post Dangers of ‘alcoholism’ or ‘alcohol abuse’

The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar at the foreign exchange market to end the week on a good after several days of depreciation. FMDQ data showed that the naira gained to N1600.78 per dollar on Friday from N1660.49 exchanged on Thursday. This represents an N59.71 appreciation. The development comes as FX transactions increased to […] The post Naira appreciates significantly

The Nigerian government plans to impose a 5 percent tax on telecommunication, gaming and betting services in the country amid economic hardship. This was contained in the Economic Stabilisation Bills recently sent to the National Assembly by the Federal Government. Analysis of the bill indicated that it seeks to introduce excise duties on services such […] The post Govt imposes fresh 5% tax

Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court has fixed December 3, 2024, for the commencement of the trial of the immediate past governor of Kwara Abdulfatah Ahmed over a 15-count charge bordering on the alleged diversion of N3 billion public fund. The presiding judge, Justice Abdulgafar, later fixed December 3, 2024, for the […] The post Court fixes date for commencement of

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi says the Federal Government has started the implementation of the 300% pay rise for judicial officers.  Fagbemi said this on Monday at the 12 Convocation ceremony of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) in Ekiti State. “One ongoing concern before I took office was the poor […] The post Govt has started

A Chief Revenue Officer and Acting Head of Tariff and Trade Unit at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Jonathan Dabrah, has acknowledged that while Customs has a pivotal responsibility in enforcing trade regulations, its effectiveness depends largely on working hand-in-hand with private sector stakeholders. As he emphasized the critical role that […] The post Understanding

Real Madrid, Dortmund renew hostilities at the Bernabeu A rematch of the 2023-24 Champions League final, holders Real Madrid and hopefuls Borussia Dortmund renew hostilities in Tuesday’s league phase encounter at the Bernabeu. It has been almost five months since Carlo Ancelotti‘s men broke BVB hearts to win European Cup number 15, as the German giants were left to lament missed […] The post Today’s

Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, presiding over the Circuit Court in Accra, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of two accused persons in a case involving conspiracy, attempted crime and engaging in land guard activities. The accused, Akpene Asempa, a 64-year-old retired nurse and Mark Tetteh Laweh, a military officer, have failed to appear […] The post Court order arrest of a retired Nurse

Businessman Francis Asumda, aged 34, has been charged with defrauding by false pretences in a case currently being heard before the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah. Francis Asumda is alleged to have swindled an Architect, Irke Onyika, of a sum totaling GH¢64,000 and US$3,000 under the pretext of purchasing a […] The post Achimota car dealer in court over alleged fraud

The presidential candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has told the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its parliamentary caucus that majority seats are won at the polling stations and not in parliament. As such, he has suggested to the NDC to focus its energy on securing the seats from […] The post Bawumia fires NDC: Secure

The Supreme Court of Ghana has temporarily overturned Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s ruling, which barred four Members of Parliament (MPs) from representing their constituents and declared their seats vacant. The apex court, accordingly, directed Parliament to recognise and allow the four affected MPs namely; Andrew Amoako Asiama, Independent MP for Fomena and Second Deputy […] The post Why

The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasised the importance of fostering responsible citizens with a strong sense of patriotism. Speaking at the official  launch of  the National Service Authority (NSA), which has been  established under the National Service Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1119), the president said “the dreams I have long envisioned for our youth […] The post NSS Is Now An Authority appeared

The Ministry of Works and Housing says Quarm-LMI Consortium has been selected as the preferred developer to complete the Saglemi Housing project in the Greater Accra Region. This follows the conclusion of negotiations and the receipt of a report on negotiations from a government team comprising representatives of the Ministry of Works and Housing, Office […] The post Quarm-LMI

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) for the sport’s remarkable growth, calling on corporate Ghana to support its continued development. In a meeting with the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, President Akufo-Addo expressed admiration for the its rapid progress, having pushed Ghanaians onto the various committees of the international federation and […] The post Rise

Luka Modric, 39, became the oldest player to ever feature for Real Madrid as his side beat Celta Vigo in La Liga. The Croatian provided the assist for Vinicius Jr’s match-winning goal soon after coming on as a second-half substitute, and helped guide Real to victory in a tough encounter. They went ahead after just […] The post Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo in a tough encounter appeared

John Stones’ dramatic stoppage-time winner gave Manchester City late victory at battling Wolves. Josko Gvardiol had ealier cancelled out Jorgen Strand Larsen’s opener for Wolves, who remain winless this season and are bottom of the Premier League. City made the early running but were stunned on seven minutes when neat build-up sent Nelson Semedo away […] The post Stones’

Ollie Watkins scored his fifth Premier League goal of the campaign as Aston Villa made their best start to a season after eight games since 1998-99 with victory over Fulham. Fulham took the lead when a long punt from Bernd Leno was chased down by Raul Jimenez and he won a tussle with last man […] The post Villa make best EPL start in 26yrs with win over Fulham appeared first on The

A spectacular second half-display saw Tottenham run out dominant Premier League winners over local rivals West Ham in north London. Hammers winger Mohammed Kudus turned in the opening goal of the game from a Jarrod Bowen cross in the 18th minute having missed a similar chance moments earlier. Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski got Spurs a deserved […] The post Tottenham thumps West Ham, as Kudus sent

Manchester United came from behind to secure a crucial victory over Brentford at Old Trafford and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. United trailed at the break thanks to Ethan Pinnock’s controversial injury time header which came while Matthijs de Ligt was off the pitch being treated for a head wound. But at […] The post Man United secure crucial win over Brentford,

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help Inter Miami beat New England Revolution 6-2 as his side set a points record for a regular Major League Soccer campaign. The victory in their final game of the 34-match regular season took Miami to 74 points and meant they beat the previous record of 73 points set […] The post Messi scores hat-trick as Inter Miami set points record appeared first