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 Former National Security adviser Brigadier General Nunoo-Mensah has appealed to government not to only focus on tackling crime from the security aspect but also from the socio-economic perspective of finding jobs for the youth on the street. He explained that, most of the youth are found on the street selling products that on a normal day individuals will not be happy to sell like dog chains among other funny things. Brigadier General Nunoo-Mensah is of the view that, the focus has always been on fighting crime from the security aspect leaving the socio-economic challenges leading both young men and women to engage in robbery. During an interview after a daylight robbery on Tuesday February 27 at Royal Motors, a motorbike retail company in the North Industrial Area in Accra, Brigadier General Nunoo-Mensah said the only way the police can fight this is to rely on good intelligence to fight crime because Accra is very big for them to be everywhere are every time. Crime cases h

 There are over 200 different types of cancer in total, and more than one in three people will develop some form of the condition during their lifetime, so it's important to be clued-up on the potential warning signs that something isn't quite right. Where it gets tricky, though, is when those warning signs aren't exactly obvious. Most of us know to get any unusual lumps checked out by a doctor, but there are several other more subtle, or less talked-about, symptoms that are just as important to know about - many of which we often easily brush aside and ignore. Treatments work best when cancer is caught early, so noticing any unusual changes - and getting them checked out - sooner rather than later can make all the difference to your health. Remember, most of the time, these 'symptoms' will turn out to be entirely harmless and don't automatically mean you have cancer, but it's always best to get them seen by a doctor and talk through your concerns.

 About 15,000 people are expected to be recruited in March 2017 for government’s trees planting exercise across the country. Chairman of the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament, Hon. Francis Manu Adabour, made this known during a familiarization visit to the Mole Game Reserve in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region. He said government was committed to protecting the country’s forest reserves that are almost depleted by bush fires, illegal mining and the felling of trees indiscriminately for commercial activities. “Government is planning to employ 15,000 people next month to plant trees in all degraded areas of the country’s forest reserves. As part of the plan, the issue of bush-fires and other activities threatening the existence of the forest reserves would be adequately addressed” Francis Manu Adabour said. The Ahafo Ano South-East constituency Legislator, Francis Manu Adabour, anticipated that the new policy will shore up the numerical strength of the count

 The Ghana police Service has called on Ghanaians not to take things for granted as far as security is concerned. This comes after a series of armed robbery attack in the Accra. On Tuesday, a gang of armed robbers in a Rambo-style, stormed Royal Motors, an automobile company in Accra, making away with the company’s sales. So far, two have been arrested. Oyibi, a suburb of Accra has also reportedly recorded a number of robberies with residents living in fear. In the wake of all these attacks, COP George Dampare, Director General of Operations at the Ghana Police Service has assured that they (Police) will put their lives on the line to make sure Ghanaians are protected and safe. “We will continue to protect the citizens of this country and fight criminals with our life…we assure Ghanaians that we will not let them down”, adding “if we need to die for criminals to be dealt with, we will do it for the Glory of God” he guaranteed in an interview on Peace FM's morning show

 The National Director of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), Chief Superintendent Owusua Kyeremeh says the Children’s Act, (ACT 560) of 1998, stipulates that fathers who shirk their responsibilities towards their children could be jailed at least three months. She explained that if a mother reports to DOVVSU that her children’s father is not taking care of the children, DOVVSU will quickly file a case to the Family Tribunal (court), where the said father will be advised to ensure the wellbeing of the child/children. She again added that if the said father fails to comply with the Family Tribunal’s order of  providing for the children, DOVVSU will take the matter up to the criminal court, where the children’s father will be fined or jailed for not more than 12 months, if found guilty of the offence (Clause 15 of ACT 560). Speaking on 'The Sonto Show' hosted by radio newscaster Akua Sonto on Agoo TV, Chief Supt. Owusua stated that the ACT enjoins par

Charcoal is one of the most disregarded products at home. We only see the need for it when it is time to set fire for Banku. However, if you really need first aid, charcoal is something you need to have on you all the time. You might not know this but it is one of the most medicinal products you can have at home due to its poison extraction ability. In case you never gave it much attention, this is the time to do so. Here are *13* benefits of charcoal you never thought about. 1. Preventing Odour. Does your shoe smell bad? Just get some charcoal & put it in them. Do you have any bad smell in your room? Drop some charcoal where you suspect the smell could be coming from. Does your fridge or freezer smell? Put a piece of charcoal in it. Do you have strong body odour? Just make a powder out of charcoal & use. Charcoal is very good at getting rid of bad smell. Ever wondered why your parents always scooped out the ash from the coal pot to pour in the hen coop or toilet

 The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged Governors of the United States of America not to ignore Africa, stating his belief that “this can be Africa’s century”. According to President Akufo-Addo, growth in Africa, in 2015 was second only to that of Asia, adding that six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies, this year, are in Africa. “We are rich in natural resources, and in possession of nearly 30 percent of the earth’s remaining mineral resources. We have a vibrant young population, and, though we still have important security challenges, we are more at peace than before,” he said. The President noted that with the historic decision of the African Union to bring into being, on 21st March, 2018, the Continental Free Trade Area, the agenda of regional integration, which will establish a market of some 2 billion people in 20 years, presents immense opportunities to bring prosperity to Africa with hard work, enterprise and creativity. “This

 Security expert Dr Kwesi Aning has expressed that, the recall of some Ghanaian police contingent on un mission in South Sudan over sexual abuse is a dent on Ghana’s reputation. “The information received indicates that some members of the FPU (Formed Police Unit) allegedly engaged in transactional sex. This is a clear breach of the U.N. and UNMISS Code of Conduct which prohibits sexual relationships with vulnerable individuals, including all beneficiaries of assistance,” the UN statement said. It added: “UNMISS has informed U.N. headquarters in New York of the allegations, which in turn notified the Member State that the matter was being investigated by the United Nations. There is no indication that this behavior is more widespread within the Mission.” Dr. Aning said Ghana should ensure that the probe into the matter is thorough. “I don’t think this would hinder our relations with UN peacekeeping but there’s going to be a reputation damage to Ghana where fingers would be poi

Dreams We started with no boat standing at the banks, As we crossed holding hands, Not on a bridge and simplicity, Where we did climb mountains and slip, But still holding on stones, even at the tip, Where determination waves us hi, In shaming obstacles bye, A joy dream in an open eye, As gates open to your call at the alter, Whiles the balloons dense upper, And the tolling bells whistles. A honour on your pride it sparkles, Dream beyond dreams, It been welcomed like a stranger, That still lingers in our sleep like dreams, Time has come and our tears dies into our laughter Like a joy found in provender. @jcsonjenuis

The New Patriotic Party’s Women’s Organiser in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese constituency, Elizabeth Gaisie, has died, just a few hours after being re-elected to the position on Saturday. She died in the evening at the Abura Dunkwa District Hospital, minutes after being sworn in. The late Madam Gaisie was the incumbent Women’s Organiser and also stood unopposed in the elections for new constituency executives held yesterday in the Central Regional constituency. The District Chief Executive of Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Aba Hagan, confirmed the death to Citi News. An assemblyman in the district also told Citi News said she looked visibly well after the voting and swearing-in, but just after both the new executives and party members were going back home, she fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is yet to be done. She was 57 years and left behind a husband, and five children; two boys and three girls. Her husband, Andrew K. Me

Dancehall and Reggae artiste, Stonebwoy born Livingstone Etse Satekla has described threats by Shatta Wale to burn down churches as ‘disrespectful’. According to him, burning down churches means Shatta will not only disrespect the prophets in the country but God.  “In my opinion, that is overly disrespectful. In my opinion, that is too disrespectful to say ‘you go’ burn down churches. That means you are going beyond prophecy to burn down churches and which means you have disrespected God and his men of God. He cannot burn down churches” he said. He continued that “if you burn down churches, you are killing those present in the room. You are destroying properties and sinning against God because you have destroyed His temple. “So if the people and God rise against you, what will you do”, He questioned. Stonebwoy made this known on in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM with Prince Tsegah. Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah cautioned some men of

Michelle Obama the wife of the former president of the united state of America has joined the league of people who appreciate the work behind Black Panther. Michelle sents her congratulation to the makers of the superhero movie after a weekend of blockbuster box-office takings. In her statement she had this to say: “I loved this movie,” wrote the former First Lady on Monday. “Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen,” she said. Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins joined Mrs Obama in celebrating the film’s achievement calling it an “incredibly meaningful success Source: Nigeriafilm.com

 Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to engage the services of a Transaction Advisor to assist in the implementation of the Railway Interconnectivity Project. In a communiqué issued by the Joint Committee of Experts (JCE) on the Railway Connectivity Project, read by Mr Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, Co-Chairperson of the Committee, at the end of a four-day deliberation in Accra, on Thursday, said Ghana would select the Transaction Advisor. Mr Joe Ghartey, the Minister of Railways Development, signed the communique on behalf of Ghana, while Mr Vincent Dabilgou, the Minister of Transport, Urban Mobility and Road Safety, initialed on behalf of Burkina Faso. The communique said the Transaction Advisor would assist the Governments of the two countries to review and undertake various studies, including survey works and procurement processes in line with applicable laws of the two countries. It said the terms of reference for the Transaction Advisory services was drafted by the Ghanaian side

Deputy NADMO coordinator for the Ga South Municipal Assembly, Wonder Matthew A 38-year-old man has been confirmed dead at Amanfrom after he was struck by thunder on Tuesday at Ngleshie Amanfrom near Kasoa in the Ga South Municipality. The downpour is said to have also injured about 200 people in the municipality. The injured persons were admitted at the Amanfrom Government Hospital, but majority of them have been treated and discharged. Deputy NADMO Coordinator for the Ga South Municipal Assembly, Wonder Matthew, confirmed the incident to a local radio station. “I was told he [The deceased], was going to the timber market to get wood. He was outside when the thunder struck, so it was the thunder that struck him down and killed him. We are trying to get in contact with his family and see how best we can go about it. Only two people are still on admission out of the 200 who were initially admitted for treatment,” he said. He asked the Meteorological Agency to announce such do

Ghana will today host and chair the fifth meeting of the Presidential Task Force on the ECOWAS Single Currency Programme. In attendance would be the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari; President of Cote d’Ivoire, Allassane Ouattara and the Nigerien leader, Issoufou Mafiamadou. Also in attendance would be governors of central banks and foreign and finance ministers from the ECOWAS region. The Presidential Task Force meeting would be preceded by two meetings – the sixth Technical Meeting of the Presidential Task Force, 17-18 February, 2018 and the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Presidential Task Force, 19-20 February. The technical meetings would be attended by representatives of the Ministries of Finance and Economy of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger and Nigeria, Central Banks of ECOWAS member states and the regional institutions involved in the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation Programme (EMCP), namely, the ECOWAS Commission, UEMOA Commission, West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), W

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Saani Daara, says announcing Coach Sellas Tetteh as head coach of the Black queens was a mistake. On why the former Black Satellite head coach has not assumed work as announced on the association’s website three weeks ago, the seasoned journalist said the announcement was a mistake, adding that consultations are still ongoing regarding a confirmation. “We have not yet confirmed Coach Sellas Tetteh as head coach of the Black Queens and that earlier publication [announcing him] was a mistake. We are still in talks with him and will confirm [his oppointment] later”, Saani said. The former BBC journalist admitted the interim head coach of the Black Queens, Coach Mercy Quarcoo Tagoe is doing well so far in that capacity but in the days ahead, the Association will decide whether to confirm her or settle on the world cup winning coach, Sellas Tetteh. “Coach Mercy Tagoe has held the fort so well so far but we take our

An apprentice electrician resident at Obogu in the Asante-Akyem South District of the Ashanti region was electrocuted on Saturday while trying to tap power for the funeral of a resident. According to eyewitnesses, the apprentice electrician was connecting power from the national grid to enable a live band play at the funeral of a late resident, Auntie Ataa, since the current in the town was too low. No sooner had he climbed the light pole than he was seen dangling lifeless, with his legs held up by straps he used to climb up. A number of young men managed to bring the body down. Source: Graphic.com.gh

 The family of late dancehall star Ebony Reigns born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng has announced the burial date of their daughter. Ebony died on 8th February along with two others when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a VIP bus. At a one-week commemoration, the family disclosed that Ebony will be buried in Accra on March 17, 2018.

 Founder and Leader of the International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim , has denied ever saying that the late dancehall artiste, Ebony Reigns is happily residing in heaven. Sections of the media had reported that the controversial man of God has asked Ghanaians especially fans of the late award winning musician Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng a.k.a. Ebony to stop crying and rejoice because she has made it to heaven. The reports stated that the controversial man of God said in contrast to what many Ghanaian think because of the way Ebony lived her life and the kind of songs she played, the diva was able to make heaven simply because hell was shut down for renovation and also rejected her gentle soul. “Ebony is in heaven and entertaining people there. Hell has rejected her gentle soul so Ghanaians should stop crying.” However reacting to the claims on Okay FM Friday, Bishop Obinim’s stated rubbished the report and urged the public to treat it with the contempt that it deserves.

The Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Company of Ghana, William Boateng, has served notice that his outfit is not responsible for street lighting in the country. He has therefore described the anger of those who chastise the entity for the poor lighting of roads in the country as misdirected. According to him, even though the ECG is responsible for the collection of street light levies, it is not responsible for how such levies are spent. “The law mandates us to collect those [street] levies but after collection, the law doesn’t mandate us to use the levies collected for maintenance of street lights; our only role is the collection”, he said. According to him, part of the monies collected is used to pay for the cost of functional street lights with the rest given to government for maintenance works. Mr. Boateng was reacting to a question put to him by Fabewoso host, Captain Smart, on why ECG can’t account for his payments made as was captured by the Auditor Genera

Two alleged lesbian girls have been rescued by the police in Tafo in the Ashanti region after a mob threatened to beat them up. The identities of the girls remain concealed but the Tafo-Pankrono Divisional Police Commander, ACP Francis Agrippa confirmed it was a tense situation at the compound when police were called in. They found an angry crowd besieging the house, some armed with stones. An eyewitness told Luv FM’s Erastus Asare Donkor, the girls were naked and in a compromising position. One of them had unzipped her trousers, he said. The throng created a scene and demanded the girls be brought out. A police officer sustained a head injury in an effort to rescue the two girls from the stone-throwing mob. ACP Francis Agrippa, told Luv News, police have taken statements from six people as investigations start. While there is no law prohibiting lesbianism and homosexuality, there are express laws forbidding unnatural carnal behaviour and anal  penetration. Source:

 A 32-YEAR-OLD merchandise dealer is in the firm grip of the Ashaiman District Police Headquarters for allegedly selling expired items including food to the public. The culprit, Sadia Mohammed, who resides at Zongo-Lakka, a suburb of Ashaiman was said to have continuously picked expired stuffs at the Kpone Landfill Site where manufacturers dumped them. She would subsequently sell the expired products to the public after cleaning and taking off the expiry dates on them. She is currently assisting the Food and Drugs Authority and the police in investigations. Some of the expired items found in her room are Dark and Lovely Pomade, Pomo, Gino Tomato Paste, Cusson Baby Powder, Geisha and Mackerel canned fishes, Indomie, Cached Cocoa Powder and Tampico Fruit Juice Others are numerous brands of perfumes, wheat, rice, body creams, baby diapers, women’s sanitary pads, among others. Briefing the DAILY GUIDE, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Antwi-Tanoh, the Crime Of

Organizers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), Charterhouse Productions have said that the late Ebony Reigns still qualifies for the 19thedition of the awards. Prior to her unfortunate sudden demise, Ebony had been widely tipped as a major candidate for this year’s top award, Artiste of the Year, based on her several hits and performances in the course of the year. She has been touted as a possible first female artiste to win the VGMA Artiste of the Year, but hopes were shuttered following her sudden demise. However, the CEO of Charterhouse, Theresa Ayoade even in death, Ebony still qualifies for nominations to all the categories of the awards, including Artiste of the Year. She was speaking with Adom News Reporter Shine Acquah at the launch of 28 categories to open nominations for the 19th VGMAs. The Charterhouse boss explained that the awards is not about the personality but about the work of the artiste, and there is evidence to show Ebony has worked hard over th

Death has laid its icy hands on Ghanaian dancehall artist Ebony Reigns. Exclusive information reaching nydjlive.com indicates Ghanaian dancehall artist Ebony is dead. Ebony who was returning from Sunyani after a visit was involved in a car accident and died at the Bechem Government Hospital. According our reporter, the driver however survived and is receiving treatment. Reliable information available to us indicates Ebony was returning to Accra to make preparations for a trip to America.

A junior pastor of the Twelve Apostles church is in the grips of the police for sodomising a 12-yearold boy. The suspect, Isaac Banes was said to have forcibly had anal sex with a young boy in an uncompleted building after church service This unfortunate incident occurred at Awutu Breku in the Central region. Narrating his ordeal to Adom News’ Kofi Adjei, the young boy said the pastor who posed as his friend sent him on an errand. Upon his return, he indicated that, the suspect forced him to drop his pants and had anal sex with him several times. The distraught young boy said pastor threatened to kill him should he tell anyone about what happened. But when he went home, his condition, however, worsened and when interrogated, he told his parents about the incident. They reported the matter to the police and the suspect, Isaac Banes was arrested by police in Kasoa. Also, the Commander of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) at Kasoa, DSP Florence Anaman

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, has indicated that the free Senior High School programme has come to stay. “The Free SHS is a start towards this goal. It is a policy that has come to stay” he said while delivering his second state of the Nations Address, Thursday in Parliament. The policy which is in line with the government’s resolve to make public Senior High Schools(SHS) accessible and free to ease the burden on parents who cannot afford School fees for their wards, was rolled out last year for close to 400,000 beneficiaries. According to President Akufo-Addo, an educated and skilled workforce is needed to be able to operate the modern economy being created. He said government is reforming the schools’ curricula to deal with the weaknesses the education system. President Akufo-Addo noted however that, his government will lay greater emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (S.T.E.M), reading, history, and technical and vocational skills. The Pres

President Akufo-Addo has announced plans to purchase drones and helicopters to assist the police crime in the country. This, he indicated is part of plans to resource the police to ensure law and order in the country. Addressing Parliament in his second State of the Nations Address, President Akufo-Addo also revealed, the crime laboratories will be modernized, and properly equipped to provide the necessary support. “The police intelligence unit will also be strengthened. The perennial problems associated with police accommodation will be tackled, and a compensation package introduced to cover officers in their line of duty. We will give the Police the resources they need to do their job” he added. President Akufo-Addo pledged his government’s commitment to protect the citizenry from miscreants. “We shall not allow miscreants of any sort to terrorize our population; and I promise that there will be no hiding place for criminals” he stated. The President maintained that, th

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has confirmed that the foundations for the passing of the Creative Arts Fund Bill have been laid. Speaking at the State of the Nation Address on Thursday,The President said the setting up of the Creative Arts Fund will enable creative artistes to access funds to boost their arts. With regard to the Tourism Sector, Nana Addo said his administration will ensure that tourists who will visit the country feel at home and welcome. He recalled that on December 15, 2017 he joined the chiefs and people of Osu and Gbese to cut the sod for the 241-acre Accra Marine Drive project Nana Addo added that there is the need to create a conducive and attractive tourism atmosphere that will compel tourists to say they felt ‘proud they were in Ghana.’ According to Nana Addo, he believes “this project, during construction and upon completion, will generate thousands of jobs for the local community and across the value chain, and position Ghana as a key touri

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has indicated that government is working hard to strengthen cyber security in the country. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), Thursday February 8, 2018, the President noted that strengthening cyber security will build confidence and protect the use of electronic communications in national development. He said this will also ensure that young technologically savvy people would keep Ghana firmly in the IT economy. “We’re working to strengthen cyber security to build confidence and protect the use of electronic communications in national development and ensure that our young technologically savvy people would keep Ghana firmly in the exciting IT economy and its many opportunities” he said Source: AdomOnline

 The Director of PB Protection Centre, Mr Philip Nana Asante has lashed out at drivers who leave their engines on while fuelling their vehicles at filling stations. According to him “when drivers go to fuel stations to fill their tanks with engines on, it creates an easy avenue for fire outbreak. Even fuel station attendants are ignorant about this and allow this practice to go on.” He said improved fire safety measures in private and commercial vehicles is the surest way to curb fire outbreaks on the road. According to him, many fire outbreaks occur in vehicles because some drivers fail to notice warning signals before a vehicle catches fire. Speaking to the Daily Heritage in an interview, Mr Asante stated that naked and exposed cables, wrong electrical connections and wrong positioning of batteries among others were some of the major causes of fire outbreaks in vehicles. Contributing factors The director mentioned that fixing of wrong size tires under vehicles, employin

 The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Sa-eed, has charged the security agencies in the region to intensify efforts to immediately arrest armed robbers who have invaded the area in recent times. He stressed the need for residents to tackle their activities without fear, considering how these criminals have succeeded in invading a number of fuel stations to carry out robberies. At the launch of Operation Calm Life on Monday, the minister was of the view that the security agencies should be well resourced to prove their supremacy over the armed robbers, who hide under the cover of darkness to engage in criminal activities. Mr Salifu Sa-eed warned that the days of criminal gangs tormenting residents of the region were over, taking into account the preparedness of the security agencies to deal with the situation swiftly. In the last couple of weeks, there have been several cases of robbery, with recorded deaths and injuries – the police themselves not spared in the operations of

 Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested eight persons after over 30 angry traders besieged the premises of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly on Tuesday February 6 2017 evening to protest the arrest of their colleagues. The police officers were called in after the traders massed up at the Assembly’s premises and threatened to attack some workers. The assembly noted that, the relocation task-force on Tuesday morning went to the Central Business District to evict traders selling on pavements as part of its exercise to decongest the metropolis. Some of the traders were arrested by police after pulling knives on the task-force members and resisting attempts to evict them from the pavements. Their colleagues who were wielding sticks and other implements later in the evening besieged the offices of the KMA to protest the arrest. The Assembly’s City Guards blocked the entrances of the KMA to prevent the irate youth from getting access to the main yard. The development resulted in

 Two suspected thieves are currently in the grips of Suhum Police for allegedly stealing transformers which belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana at Okoase, a suburb of Suhum Municipal in the Eastern Region on Monday at dawn. The Suhum District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Joseph Owusu who confirmed the arrest to Daily Guide gave the names of the suspects as Enoch Tetteh, 23, mechanic apprentice and Eric Brusah, 25, scraps dealer. According to him, the two suspects were using a taxi with registration number GR 2672-11 for the operations. He said, the suspects while on their way to Nsawam on the Accra-Kumasi highway with the stolen ECG transformers accosted the police patrol team midway and quickly diverted onto an artery road but unfortunately for them, the police patrol team detected the move and gave them a hot chase. T He added that, one of the suspects, Enoch Tetteh was arrested, but the other bolted. Later Eric Brusah came with the intention to bribe the p

A Mobile Money vendor was on Tuesday afternoon shot at Bomso in the Oforikrom Constituency of the Ashanti Region following an attempt rob him. An eyewitness who narrated the incident to Abusua News said, the AK47 wielding armed robbers stormed the community in broad daylight and started firing gunshots. According to her, the people of Bomso station including two police officers took to their heels as soon as the armed robbers started firing. The notorious robbers according to another eyewitness shot a mobile money vendor and took away an undisclosed amount. ”As at the time I was leaving the scene, the robbers were still firing gunshots while the two police officers were hiding to protect their lives. The Police should have done better to arrest or equally shoot the robbers but they allowed them to attack and rob those who were around” she said. Some residents who spoke to Abusua FM News expressed shock as to how the Armed Robbers managed to carry out the dastardly act in su

A traditional priest, Kofi Anane, has met his untimely death at Drobonso after rituals he was performing failed him yesterday [Monday]. The scene was described as fatal by Rainbow Radio’s Abdul Malik Anokye. Narrating the incident on Nyankonton Mu Nsem, Malik Anokye said, the priest mistakenly stabbed himself during a ceremony to outdoor him. According to him, the priest was performing wonders to the amusement of the crowd gathered. However, he stabbed himself in the process. He later requested to be sent to his shrine so he could work on himself but all efforts to revive him failed, he said. ‘’The priest was strangely jumping from one roof to the other. But all of a sudden, he fell off the roof after stabbing himself. The crowd was shocked at the scene and became scared. The priest requested that he is taking to his shrine to work on himself but he could not survive from the knife wound,’’ he narrated Source :AdomOnline

 The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has cautioned the public to desist from creating stories that are meant to destroy the reputation of members of the teaching profession. This followed the incessant discussions that had been on-going on various platforms, including social media about the alleged sexual harassments of students by their teachers. A statement from GNAT copied to the Ghana News Agency on Monday said, although some allegations were true, others were deliberately formed to drag the teaching profession into the mud. The press release signed by Mr David Ofori Acheampong, General Secretary of GNAT, said in order to curtail issues about the alleged sexual harassment, teachers must critically study and abide by the Code of Conduct binding the Teaching Profession, particularly employees of the Ghana Education Service. The statement said teachers must know that being the representatives of parents, its incumbent on them to offer protection to students, as

 More teenagers are getting pregnant in the Amansie West District, a development, that has become a huge worry for the health authorities and policy-decision makers in the area. One hundred and eighty (180) teenage pregnancies were recorded last year, as against the 2016 figure of 170. Mr. Dominic Dorbbin, the District Health Director, who announced this said all stakeholders needed to unite their effort to roll back the trend – to help keep young girls in school. He was speaking at an annual performance review meeting held by the health directorate to discuss the highpoints, the challenges and the way forward to improve access to quality healthcare. It brought together health professionals, heads of department, chiefs, assembly members and other opinion leaders from across the district. Mr. Dorbbin told the meeting that the HIV infection was also growing and said the number of cases more than doubled during the period. He indicated that the reported cases shot up to 2

Mr Rockson Ayine Bukari, the Upper East Regional Minister has attributed growing indiscipline in Ghana to modernisation and wholesale adoption of foreign cultural values and practices. According to the Minister, the practice had led to the neglect of Ghanaian cultural values, norms and beliefs which directed the sense of belonging, identity, and behaviour of people at all levels in society. Mr Bukari made the attribution in an address read on his behalf at the 19th Anniversary Celebration of the “N’ Daakoya” festival by the Chiefs and people of the Zuarungu Traditional Area in the Bolgatanga East Constituency of the Upper East Region. The Minister said the situation had resulted in high teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, dishonesty, and disrespect for elders among others, which had diverse effect in the socio-economic development of the country. Mr Bukari, said: “Our principles of democracy, rule of law and justice for all, originated from our respective cultural beliefs,