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Kumasi court jails food vendor 20 Days for using open fire in market

  A Kumasi district court has sentenced a food vendor to 20 days in prison for repeatedly using open fire to prepare food at the Alabar Market, in violation of public market regulations. Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor of District Court Two at the Prempeh Assembly Hall handed down the ruling on Tuesday, March 17, after prosecutors argued that the vendor, Kande Seidu, ignored multiple directives from the Environmental Health Unit of the Manhyia South Sub-Metro Council. According to court documents, Seidu and her sibling, Fati Seidu, had been warned on several occasions under the Public Market By-Laws (2020) to stop cooking with firewood in the market, which posed a risk of fire outbreaks and smoke nuisance to the public. They were repeatedly advised to relocate to a suitable area where open fire could be safely used, but the warnings went unheeded,” the prosecution told the court. The case dates back to January 15, 2026, when health officers discovered the duo preparing food with f...
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Zero doctors reported in Upper West region with rising attrition and calls for infrastructure funding

 The Upper West Region is facing a deepening healthcare crisis, with not a single one of the 25 medical officers posted to the region in 2025 reporting for duty, Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing has revealed. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Health Sector Performance Review Meeting in Wa, the Minister described the situation as alarming, warning that the continued attrition of health professionals is stretching the region’s already limited capacity to deliver quality care. He disclosed that although 194 health workers exited the region through reposting within the year under review, only 30 replacements were reported, further widening the staffing gap. The high attrition of critical staff places enormous strain on the few who remain and threatens our ability to provide equitable and quality healthcare,” he said. The revelation is particularly concerning given that the region recorded an improved holistic health performance score of 4.08 in 2025, up from 4.04 in 2024. Despite th...
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Woman who slept with 1000 men in 12 hours gets baptised, but her life hasn’t changed

  Lily Phillips is back in the spotlight, and this time, the reaction is split right down the middle. Known for breaking a shocking world record last year, she has now gone viral again for a very different reason. Lily was recently baptized and publicly identified as a Christian. The moment spread fast online, but not as a celebration. It quickly turned into a heated debate about faith, transformation, and public accountability. For many people, the baptism raised one uncomfortable question. What does change really look like? The Record That Made Her Famous In 2025, Lily Phillips made headlines after sleeping with 1,113 men in just 12 hours. The act broke a previous record of 1,057 men set by Bonnie Blue in January 2025. The story exploded across social media, pushing Lily into global notoriety. Her name became synonymous with excess, shock value, and online spectacle. Critics called it disturbing. Supporters framed it as autonomy and choice. Either way, the internet paid attention...
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Ghana ends 2025 with total debt stock of GH¢641bn

  Ghana ended 2025 with a total debt stock of GH¢641 billion, marking a marginal decline. This was captured in the Bank of Ghana's Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2026. The data also showed that Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio slowed to 45.3%. In 2024, the country’s total debt stock stood at GH¢726.7 billion, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 61.8%. The report indicated that the debt stock declined steadily from November to December 2025. Some market analysts attribute the reduction to the cedi’s sharp appreciation in 2025, particularly in the last quarter of the year. Breakdown Ghana’s external debt stood at $29.4 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana data. Domestic debt, however, rose marginally to GH¢333.8 billion. The data also showed that domestic debt increased compared to December 2024. Analysts say the decline in overall debt could positively influence Ghana’s next credit rating review by international agencies. Figures from the Ghana Statistical Service show th...
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Ghana faces tomato shortage as Burkina Faso suspends exports

  Authorities in  Burkina Faso  have suspended the export of fresh tomatoes, a development expected to deepen supply challenges in  Ghana . In a joint statement issued in Ouagadougou, the Burkinabè government announced an immediate nationwide halt to tomato exports “until further notice,” explaining that the move is intended to prioritise domestic supply for local processing industries. The directive, signed by the country’s trade and agriculture ministries, also suspends the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE), effectively shutting down formal export channels for tomatoes. Traders with existing permits have been granted a two-week window to complete ongoing transactions, after which all authorisations will be revoked. The government warned that any breach of the directive would attract sanctions under existing laws, adding that seized consignments would be redirected to local processing factories to support domestic agro-industrial production. Security a...
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FDA warns against use of bitters as sexual aphrodisiacs

 The Food and Drugs Authority has cautioned the public, particularly young people, against using bitters and other substances as sexual aphrodisiacs, stressing that no such products, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, have been approved for that purpose in Ghana. According to the Authority, there is a growing trend among the youth involving the use of unprescribed medications, herbal mixtures, alcoholic drinks, and bitters in an attempt to enhance sexual performance and boost energy levels. The FDA noted that many engage in this practice mainly to impress their partners, often without considering the potential health risks associated with such behaviour. Speaking in an interview with Citi News on Thursday, March 19, on the sidelines of a workshop for herbal manufacturers and the Traditional Healers Association in the Ashanti Region, the Ashanti Regional Head of the FDA, Nathaniel Nana Kwabena Nkrumah, expressed concern over the increasing misuse of these substances and warned of s...
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PBL Celebrates Ghana Month with Pride and Patriotism

 Prudential Bank Limited (PBL) has joined Ghanaians nationwide in proudly celebrating Ghana month honouring the nation’s rich culture, heritage, and identity across all branches. Observed every March, Ghana month invites citizens and institutions to reflect on the country’s history, celebrate its independence and showcase the cultural diversity that unites us. At PBL, staff have embraced the spirit fully wearing colourful kente clothing, wax prints, smocks and traditional attire throughout the month, transforming branches into vibrant displays of Ghanaian culture. Speaking on the celebration, Acting Managing Director, Ebow Quayson, highlighted the importance of national pride and identity. Ghana Month reminds us of who we are as a people. As a proud indigenous bank, we are honoured to celebrate our heritage while strengthening our connection with the communities we serve,” he noted. He added that PBL remains committed to promoting Ghanaian culture through local initiatives and...
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