In a demonstration of commitment to his constituents, North Tongu MP, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has launched a GHC100,000 emergency rent support fund to assist victims of the VRA spillage who are still residing in tents. This initiative comes shortly after Ablakwa successfully submitted his nomination for the 2024 parliamentary …
Read More »Maternal Age and Left-Handedness: A Curious Correlation
While it’s long been established that left-handedness is a complex trait influenced by genetics and environmental factors, recent research suggests a curious correlation between maternal age and the likelihood of giving birth to a left-handed child. Studies have revealed that mothers over 40 years old are twice as likely to …
Read More »The Hidden Power of Sweat: A Cooling Mechanism and Calorie Burner
Our bodies are equipped with a remarkable cooling and calorie-burning system: sweat glands. The average person boasts approximately 2 million of these tiny factories, which produce perspiration to regulate our body temperature and maintain homeostasis. Every time we break a sweat, we are essentially expelling excess heat and, surprisingly, burning …
Read More »Amenfi West at a Crossroads: Is Development Being Gambled Away?
A growing sense of disillusionment is sweeping through the Amenfi West Municipality as constituents question the leadership of their incumbent MP, Hon. Eric Afful. After nine years in Parliament, many feel he has little to show for his tenure, leaving the community with a sense of unmet needs and …
Read More »Amenfi West: Years of Neglect Fuel Chiefs’ Demand for a Change
A growing wave of discontent is brewing in the Amenfi West Municipality, with local chiefs openly expressing their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and their desire for a change in leadership. The recent launch of the Amenfi West DRIP program in Mumuni provided a platform for these …
Read More »From Kitchen to Director: A Teacher’s Journey of Transformation and Inspiration
Mr. Abraham W. Z Amaning, a former Teaching Assistant (TA) at the University for Development Studies, recently shared a poignant and inspiring story of his 10-year journey within the tertiary education system. His Facebook post on September 3rd, 2024, detailed his remarkable growth from a humble TA to his …
Read More »Amenfi West at a Crossroads: Change or Status Quo?
The 2024 general elections in Amenfi West Municipality are generating a palpable sense of anticipation and uncertainty. The political landscape is marked by a clash of ideologies and campaign strategies, with two prominent contenders vying for the parliamentary seat: Hon. Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa, the NPP candidate, and Hon. Eric …
Read More »A Gesture of Respect: Messi’s Influence Beyond the Pitch
This anecdote, featuring Bayern legend Gerd Müller and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, transcends a simple exchange of a jersey. It highlights the profound influence Messi wields within the footballing world, extending beyond his unparalleled skill and goalscoring prowess. Messi’s act of sending Müller the jersey after breaking his record of 91 …
Read More »The Mystery of the Disappearing Boeing 727: A Cold Case in the Skies
The year was 2003. In the vast expanse of the African continent, a bizarre and perplexing event unfolded, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a lingering sense of mystery. Two men, hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, boarded an empty Boeing 727 at an airport in Angola, …
Read More »The Unexpected Origin of the Chainsaw: A Revolutionary Medical Tool
In the annals of medical history, certain inventions emerge as groundbreaking, radically altering the landscape of their respective fields. Among these is an invention that most would not associate with its grim origins: the chainsaw. While modern society often views this powerful tool as primarily a means for forestry and …
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