TUTAG calls off strike goes back to classroom
The Technical University Teachers Association (TUTAG) has called off its two-week-long strike following a meeting with the government and other stakeholders to resolve the issues. After the crunch meeting, the government and its agencies agreed to pay all allowances due eligible TUTAG members, such as rent, security, maintenance, utility and off-campus allowances. The payments are […]
Asante Kotoko beat San Pedro 1-0 in first leg encounter
Asante Kotoko defeated Ivorian side San Pedro by a lone goal in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday. Naby Keita scored the only goal of the game through the penalty spot to hand the host a slim win ahead of the second leg. The […]
Tamale corn millers increase service charges by 30%
Corn millers in parts of Tamale embarked on a strike to force through new charges. The corn mill operators, who have since returned to work, have increased their charges by at least thirty percent. A paint container of maize, which used to go for GH¢2.00, is now GH¢3.00. The millers, locally called ‘nika nika’ or […]
Going easy with cow prints
You may be used to cow meat(beef) but certainly not its outfits. Cow prints are all around us, but it is just that we are not aware. If you see the cow print for the first time you might think it is a camouflage due to the patterns in it. The cow is a very […]
Why is cooking incredibly stressful for some people
Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts “Cooking is a great de-stresser because it serves as a creative […]
Telescope tracks 35 million galaxies in Dark Energy hunt
A super telescope has begun the most detailed survey of the Universe ever undertaken. The aim of the five-year programme is to shed light on Dark Energy – the mysterious force thought to drive an accelerated expansion of the Universe. The instrument effectively contains 5,000 mini-telescopes. Each one can image a galaxy every 20 minutes. […]
Akosombo, Kpong Hydro dams safe to serve country- VRA assures
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has assured Ghanaians that the Akosombo and Kpong Hydro Dams are safe and in good condition to serve the country. Contrary to the generally held view that hydro dams last for fifty years, after which they are decommissioned, VRA says that the Akosombo dam is different, and that the two […]
Tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
A vaccine which could “revolutionise” tuberculosis treatment has been unveiled by researchers. It is hoped the vaccine will provide long-term protection against the disease, which kills 1.5 million people around the world each year. The highly contagious disease is caused by bacteria, and the current vaccine, the BCG jab, is not very effective. However, while […]
Indian toddler stuck in well found dead during rescue attempt
MUMBAI – A two-year-old boy who fell into a well while playing outside his house in southern India died during an 80-hour-long rescue operation, state authorities said on Tuesday. Sujith Wilson fell into the deep open well on Oct. 25. Well falls are not uncommon in rural India where holes are often dug illegally and […]
Brexit: Boris Johnson to make fresh general election bid
Boris Johnson will make yet another attempt to hold a general election after MPs rejected his plan. The prime minister failed to get the two-thirds majority in parliament he needed to secure an election under existing laws, after opposition parties largely abstained. He says an election is necessary to end the deadlock over Brexit, which […]
