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Government to establish modern border health facilities to boost Ebola preparedness
The government has announced plans to establish modern, fully equipped health facilities at Ghana’s border entry points as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to potential Ebola outbreaks and other cross-border health threats. The decision follows an assessment of border health operati...
Most young Ghanaians want marriage and children but jobs and finances stand in the way – UNFPA Report
Most young Ghanaians still aspire to get married and have children, but financial insecurity and unstable employment are preventing many from realising those goals, according to findings highlighted to mark World Population Day 2026. Observed annually on July 11, this year’s World Population Day is themed “Realising th...
Obra Show: Marriage birthed in Côte d’Ivoire collapses in Ghana, man pleads for return of wife and children
A marriage of nearly two decades has exploded into a cross-border controversy, as a man accuses his wife of vanishing with their daughters and money, while the woman insists she fled to protect her children from a failing home. The explosive case was brought before Obra Show on Nhyira FM, hosted by Ohemaa Benewaa, draw...
US CDC Raises Ebola Outbreak Response to Highest Level
The U.S. CDC raised its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to its highest level on Friday, but said the risk of the disease spreading in the United States remained low. The move, reserved for the most severe health crises, signals growing concern over the rare strain’s rapid spread...
Unforgiveness can affect heart health and mental well-being – Psychologist
A psychologist, Derrick Oppong, has warned that holding on to unforgiveness can have negative effects on an individual’s mental health and overall well-being. His comments come as the world marks World Forgiveness Day, a day dedicated to promoting forgiveness, reconciliation and emotional healing while encouraging peop...
Prince Adu-Owusu: The August that changed everything
There are months we simply pass through, and there are months that quietly become part of who we are. They return every year carrying memories we never asked them to keep. For me, August has become one of those months.
I’m ready for divorce if… – Florence Obinim declares
Gospel musician and pastor’s wife, Florence Obinim has indicated that she is open to divorce should her husband, Daniel Obinim, decide to formally end their 22-year-old marriage.
Colombia to close down embassy in Ghana
Far-right candidate and President-elect of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced that he will close the Colombian embassy in Ghana. In a post on their Threads handle on Monday, 27 July 2026, The NovaTimes reported that President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella also indicated that embassies in Algeria, Azerba...
People with a lot of unresolved anger usually show it in these 3 surprising ways
Everyone has bad days, but unresolved anger is something deeper. Most people can roll with a rough day, take a breath, and move on once things calm down. But when one bad day starts turning into another and another, it may no longer be just stress or a rough patch. It could be unresolved anger […]
Prince Adu-Owusu: The beauty of being chosen
There comes a point where you become tired. Not tired of love itself, but tired of trying to figure out whether you are loved.
‘Don’t wait until you want revenge’ – why prenups are on the rise
Celine Tsoi and Charles Mock met two years ago in Goleta, California when she was just 23 and he was 27. Eight months later they were engaged. Friends immediately asked: "Oh, are you getting a prenup?"
Government reclaims 1,535 acres of degraded mining lands in Ashanti Region
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah–Kofi Buah, says the Ministry in partnership with private sector has reclaimed 1,535 acres of degraded mined-out lands in Ashanti region as parts of efforts to restore landscapes damaged by illegal and unsustainable mining activities.