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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) boss, Maame Tiwaa Addo Danquah have for the third time failed to appear in court to respond to contempt charges against them over their refusal to comply with a bail order for Gregory Afoko. Their failure to appear led the judge, Justice Jenifer Dodoo to adjourn the case as she insisted the two top officials had to appear in person to face the charges. It is, however, unclear the reason for their non-appearance this time. The case was adjourned during the last hearing because the two officials…

President Nana Akufo-Addo has rejected a petition that sought to have the Speaker of Parliament removed over allegations of stated misbehaviour, abuse of power and corruption arising out of the proposed controversial new chamber for parliament. Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) on July 9 petitioned the President to under Article 146 of the 1992 constitution, trigger impeachment proceedings against Prof. Ocquaye. Speaker of Parliament faces removal over alleged corruption, abuse of office ASEPA had claimed the Speaker, Prof. Mike Ocquaye, acted ultra vires by not seeking “the necessary approvals from parliament and the public procurement authority” before…

When it comes to bathroom etiquette, the sins of men extend far beyond leaving the toilet seat up. Men really are less likely than women to wash their hands after using the bathroom, research suggests, and may put other people at risk from the germs they leave behind. A snapshot study swabbed the door handles of a large office building in London, discovering the men’s bathroom door contained almost six times more bacteria than the ladies’. It comes after the Royal Society of Public Health found only half of men rate not washing their hands after using the toilet as ‘high-risk’…

Rather than counting sheep, relaxing in a bubble bath before bed could combat insomnia. Indulging in an evening bath or shower an hour-and-a-half before you turn in boosts the time spent asleep and the quality of shut eye, research suggests. Experts said water temperature of 40-to-42.5°C (104-to-108.5°F) is ‘ideal’ and speeds up sleep’s onset by up to 10 minutes. Warm baths and showers redirect circulation to the hands and feet, which causes a drop in core body temperature, the researchers claim. This triggers the body’s internal clock into thinking it’s time for sleep, with body temperature naturally reducing in the…

Rather than counting sheep, relaxing in a bubble bath before bed could combat insomnia. Indulging in an evening bath or shower an hour-and-a-half before you turn in boosts the time spent asleep and the quality of shut eye, research suggests. Experts said water temperature of 40-to-42.5°C (104-to-108.5°F) is ‘ideal’ and speeds up sleep’s onset by up to 10 minutes. Warm baths and showers redirect circulation to the hands and feet, which causes a drop in core body temperature, the researchers claim. This triggers the body’s internal clock into thinking it’s time for sleep, with body temperature naturally reducing in the…

Police in the Western Region have rescued the paramount chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX, and four of his elders abducted, and a manhunt launched for the arrest of the abductors. The rescued chief and his elders are currently receiving treatment and the Effia Nkwanta General Hospital. Nana Kwesi Agyemang was captured from his palace by thugs loyal to the chief of Upper Dixcove, Obrempong Hema Dekyi, to an unknown location, sparking unrest within the paramountcy. This, terrified residents said, led to indiscriminate detonation of dynamite causing damage to many properties in both Upper and Lower. Western Regional…

Avatar’s 10-year reign as the world’s highest-grossing film has ended. On Sunday, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame crossed $2.7902bn (£2.23bn) at the box office, pushing it over the $2.7897bn earned by James Cameron’s sci-fi epic. Marvel chief Kevin Feige hailed the achievement at Comic-Con in San Diego this weekend, although it was still officially $500,000 short at the time. In the UK, however, the film can only claim fifth place on the all-time box office chart. Star Wars; The Force Awakens is still the country’s top-earning movie, after taking £123.2m at the box office in 2015. It is followed by two Bond…

Avatar’s 10-year reign as the world’s highest-grossing film has ended. On Sunday, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame crossed $2.7902bn (£2.23bn) at the box office, pushing it over the $2.7897bn earned by James Cameron’s sci-fi epic. Marvel chief Kevin Feige hailed the achievement at Comic-Con in San Diego this weekend, although it was still officially $500,000 short at the time. In the UK, however, the film can only claim fifth place on the all-time box office chart. Star Wars; The Force Awakens is still the country’s top-earning movie, after taking £123.2m at the box office in 2015. It is followed by two Bond…

An expedition to explore the largest man-made lake in the world, the Volta Lake, will take center stage in one of Ghana’s biggest destination, Akosombo, from August 7 to 10. The maiden edition of the festival dubbed ‘’Adomi International River Festival’’ aimed at promoting water sports tourism in the country would witness lots of thrilling events including regatta, water biking, jet skiing, diving competitions, among others. Speaking at the launch of the festival, Mr. Richard Sumah, the Managing Director of Apprise Music and Media, organisers of the event, said the initiative of the festival annexed the untapped opportunities of the…

An expedition to explore the largest man-made lake in the world, the Volta Lake, will take center stage in one of Ghana’s biggest destination, Akosombo, from August 7 to 10. The maiden edition of the festival dubbed ‘’Adomi International River Festival’’ aimed at promoting water sports tourism in the country would witness lots of thrilling events including regatta, water biking, jet skiing, diving competitions, among others. Speaking at the launch of the festival, Mr. Richard Sumah, the Managing Director of Apprise Music and Media, organisers of the event, said the initiative of the festival annexed the untapped opportunities of the…