According to the Ghana Steps Report 2023, smoking rates in Ghana (4.8% among adults) are lower than the global average of around 20%. Ghanaian men smoke more (9.3%) than women (0.3%), with women preferring to smoke shisha. No matter the form, the effects of smoking tobacco are severe. Here is …
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Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, the Director of Communications at the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, announced Oyode’s release in a statement on Thursday in Benin. Oyode was kidnapped when gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East LGA, where priests and seminarians were observing evening prayers. Egielewa …
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However, five years into his tenure as GFA boss, the performance of the Black Stars has taken a nose dive with Ghana on the verge of missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since 2004. The national team’s performance has been on a downward …
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The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement. “Following distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency numbers at 06.44hrs, LASEMA activated its response team from the Command Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a Truck and …
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Chelsea delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Noah in a high-scoring 8-goal thriller at home in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night. The game started with a close call, as Chelsea’s goalkeeper Jorgensen had to save a shot from Gregorio. However, Chelsea soon established control, and just 12 minutes in, …
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The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also recovered 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunition, comprising 263 AK47 rifles, 81 locally fabricated guns, 91 Dane guns and 76 …
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Galatasaray ended Tottenham’s Europa League winning streak with a thrilling 3-2 victory in Turkey, powered by Victor Osimhen’s brilliant double in the Europa League on Thursday night. Spurs responded briefly, adapting to the high tempo to equalize in the 18th minute. Johnson’s clever play beat the offside trap, setting up …
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Wike gave the assurance shortly after inspecting the project, being executed by Gilmor Engineering Nig. Ltd, in Kuje on Thursday. He added that due to the importance of the road to the residents of Kuje, the FCT Administration had extended the project from the LEA Secretariat to Gwagwalada. The News …
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During the meeting, the NDC requested a summary of these lists. While the EC noted that it is not obligated by law to provide such statistics, it decided to accommodate the NDC’s request. In an effort to enhance transparency and accountability, the EC took extra time to generate the summaries …
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Mohammed, a resident of Tambari Housing Estate, was charged with defamation of character. The prosecutor, ASP Zakari Mohammed, informed the court that the offence occurred in October 2024, when the defendant posted pictures of several women, claiming they were his girlfriends with whom he had sexual relationships. The complainant (name …
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