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At least 14 persons are feared dead when a mining pit collapsed on them on Sunday in the Western Region. The Nsuta District Police Command confirmed that the trapped were among 19 miners when the incident happened following a downpour. Five persons however managed to escape the fatal disaster in a mine located at Prestea-Nsuta. Two of the survivors are currently being interrogated by the police whilst rescue work is underway for possible  survivors. This is the first incident of pit collapsing on miners since government declared war on illegal mining in the country months ago. The Nsuta District Police…

A team of navy personnel have moved in to rescue the market women whose boats were capsized on the Bui Reservoir last Friday June 30. Official report from the Bui Power Authority (BPA), managers of the Bui Dam in the Banda District of Brong-Ahafo Region, however could not confirm the number of casualties. But the Ghana News Agency (GNA) investigations revealed that eight of the market women were missing as at July 1. The fishing boat, according to the BPA were conveying about 15 market women to the Jama market when it capsized at Accra town, a village upstream of…

Phoenix Resource Centre Global Aid Ghana (PRCGA), a Ghanaian-based non-governmental charitable organization has presented a medical equipment worth $1,500 to the Battor Catholic Hospital. The Enhanced Visual Assessment (EVA) system, a mobile colposcope for cervical screening, was presented to the cervical cancer prevention and training centre of the facility. It was received on behalf of the hospital by Dr. Kofi Effah, an Obstetrician Gynaecologist there. According to Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams, CEO of PRCGA, he was moved to donate because the “Battor Hospital has a very specific need basically because of the important work that Dr Kofi Effah is doing coupled…

Those looking to improve their memory are unlikely to turn to chocolate for help. But a new study backs up previous research that says the sugary treat actually boosts memory and helps keep our brains healthy. The researchers say a chemical in chocolate called flavanol can counteract the effects of sleep deprivation and could therefore help people with insomnia. Their study is the latest in a long line of research to confirm the memory and sleep-related benefits of chocolate. Flavanols are natural compounds that boost brain function alongside a range of protective effects, and are found in abundance in cocoa beans.…

Those looking to improve their memory are unlikely to turn to chocolate for help. But a new study backs up previous research that says the sugary treat actually boosts memory and helps keep our brains healthy. The researchers say a chemical in chocolate called flavanol can counteract the effects of sleep deprivation and could therefore help people with insomnia. Their study is the latest in a long line of research to confirm the memory and sleep-related benefits of chocolate. Flavanols are natural compounds that boost brain function alongside a range of protective effects, and are found in abundance in cocoa beans.…

A major disaster is looming on the main Obuasi–Anhwia-Nkwanta road as the only bridge on the stretch is falling apart. The bridge constructed over 60 years ago is the only major bridge on that stretch and officials from NADMO are planning to close it down to avert any disaster, which could be fatal. TV’s Benjamin Aidoo reports that pavement blocks used in constructing the bridge are coming out as the metal used to hold the railings at the top of the bridge has separated from it, leaving a gaping hole in the bridge. Drivers and passengers plying the stretch have…

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeje Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, on Sunday said he did not ask any lawyer to sue the police in a bid to secure his release. Evans made the disclosure in an interview with Channels Television. Evans claimed that the lawsuit by a Lagos lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje against the police were an attempt by some people to put him in more trouble. He said, “I have no hand in any case filed against the police and I did not speak with any lawyer or my father to fill a case on my behalf. “All I will say is…

Telecommunication giant Scanscom Limited, operators of MTN Ghana, has earmarked about 145 million dollars for its 2017 expansion project geared towards improving the services of the mobile giant. Corporate Service Executive of MTN Ghana, Cynthia Lumor told journalists in the Centra Region that the company seeks to make the MTN network the best option for Ghanaians with innovative and expanded platforms. She said the huge investment into the company this year would ensure that customers get value for money in the services that they receive from MTN Ghana Ms Lumor said beside giving subscribers quality services and products, MTN is…

A governance expert at the University of Professional Studies says claims of corruption against Ghana’s parliament could cause the people to question the credibility of the work members of parliament. “Parliament needs to do a thorough job before passing bills into law, but how credible will people take their work when every now and then there are allegations of bribery and corruption,” Prof. Albert Opuni said on Onua FM. His comment comes on the back of fresh allegation that some members of parliament took money from the National Lottery Authority (NLA) before considering the National Lottery Act, 2006. Former Chairman…

The 2017 President’s Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak was rained off on Sunday after over an hour of play at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Phobians had equalized Saddick Adams’ first half penalty through a corner kick when the heavens broke loose with rains. Referee William Agbovi had no option than to stop play. The Cup match was ceremonially kicked off by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and it forms part of the annual Republic Day celebrations. Efforts to have the match replayed on Monday – not later than 24 hours as per football regulations – have…