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Thanks to the clocks going back, many of us managed to grab a little bit of extra shut-eye over the weekend. And that’s no bad thing because, as a country, we seem to be chronically sleep-deprived. According to the Sleep Council, the average Briton gets six-and-a-half hours sleep a night, which for most people is not enough. Lots of studies have shown that cutting back on sleep, deliberately or otherwise, can have a serious impact on our bodies. A few nights of bad sleep can really mess with our blood sugar control and encourage us to overeat. It even messes…

Thanks to the clocks going back, many of us managed to grab a little bit of extra shut-eye over the weekend. And that’s no bad thing because, as a country, we seem to be chronically sleep-deprived. According to the Sleep Council, the average Briton gets six-and-a-half hours sleep a night, which for most people is not enough. Lots of studies have shown that cutting back on sleep, deliberately or otherwise, can have a serious impact on our bodies. A few nights of bad sleep can really mess with our blood sugar control and encourage us to overeat. It even messes…

Ghanaian Mathematician, Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey has died at the age of 85. Information gathered by 3news.com said the renowned mathematician died on Thursday, 2nd November 2017. Professor Allotey was billed to attend UNESCO conference on Saturday November 4, but died on Thursday night after complaining of illness in the morning. He was the Chairman of Board of Trustees of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), and the President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS). Biography Francis Allotey Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey was a Professor of Mathematics, Scholar, Nuclear Physicist and a Consultant in Informatics for Development.…

A member of the National Democratic Congress legal team, Abraham Amaliba, is accusing the COCOBOD CEO of plotting the Bole guest house saga, roping in  Mahama to divert attention from troubling issues that are giving government a bad press. Lawyer Amaliba cited for instance the ‘divisive’ comments by Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Ayisi Boateng that he will prioritise the needs of New Patriotic Party (NPP) members as a High Commissioner over any other Ghanaian. “Anytime this government is under pressure, they throw out something to muddy the waters. This week, this government has come under intense pressure from…

At least 741 civilians died in “execution-style killings” by Islamic State militants during the battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul, the UN says. The jihadists are also alleged to have carried out mass abductions, used human shields, intentionally shelled homes, and targeted people trying to flee. “Those responsible must answer for their heinous crimes,” said UN human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein. He also called for alleged violations by Iraqi forces to be investigated. The UN says another 461 civilians died as a result of Iraqi military and US-led coalition air strikes during the most intensive phase of the…

The international business community has expressed confidence in the set of economic measures being currently executed to close the industrialisation gap in Ghana. Endorsing Ghana’s new measures Mohammed Dewji, President of METL group, a Tanzanian Conglomerate, said he is confident the new leaders on the continent of Africa, including the Ghanaian leadership, “have become far more serious with industrialisation” and expressed confidence that 10 years from now, “we will see a transformed Ghana and Africa.” “I believe now governments and the new leadership have become far more serious and they’re addressing the core problems and I’m confident that in the…

Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah, a model said to be a son of popular Ghanaian broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD), has opened up about being gay in a digital magazine, intomore.com. Darkwa says he had a difficult time coming out about his sexuality. According to him, he used to hide it and remembered instances when he used to be very quiet, obedient and often stayed in his room so that he will not be noticed while living with his parents. He has, however, gone past that stage in his life. He currently doesn’t feel the need to conform to anybody’s standard in terms of…

The Shai Osudoku District Assembly has directed all companies that have signed contracts with the Assembly within the last six years to submit the relevant documents covering the said contracts or risk termination. A statement issued by District Coordinating Director of the Assembly Thursday asked 23 contractors who between 2011 and 2017 signed contracts with the Assembly, to submit their contract award letters, contract documents, payment certificates and other relevant information to the Assembly by November 17, 2017. The contracts were for various projects including construction of various units of classrooms, CHPS Compound, staff bungalows and teachers quarters. It explained…

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Security is on high alert in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region where Fulani herdsmen have allegedly murdered some indigenes. Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, who said this, assured residents in the Kwahu area that he would ensure that the fulanis are flushed out of the area. He said a team of Police and military personnel have been deployed to the area to move the fulanis from the communities where they have been terrorising residents. “So far, we have brought in a number of security officials to start the operation and whatever we need to do…