Foolishness Causing Recent Suicides
Counselor Lutterodt who expressed no pain about the current happenings said “I am not saddened by what is currently happening in the country because as for me I see it be complete foolishness on...
Tag: Social Issues
British Boycott Supporter Refused Entry To Israel
A British activist who advocates boycotting Israel over its occupation of Palestinian territory has been denied entry to the country, authorities said Monday. Hugh Lanning, head of the London-based...
Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Now – Dr Osei Calls As Mental Health Authority Addresses Menace
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is calling on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide “if the fight against suicide is to be won”. In a statement on the recent spate of suicide among...
Govt Must Be Fiscally Disciplined To Implement 2017 Budget- ISSER
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has stated that government would have to take some tough measures in reducing expenditure while it increases revenue. According to...
Blame Cccultism For Suicide, Not Akufo-Addo
Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Ministry is warning against the politicisation of recent cases of suicide mission in the country blaming it on rampant practice of occultism in schools and homes....
Dump Unproductive Relationships – Afia Schwarzenegger Advises Ladies
Outspoken radio and TV presenter, Afia Schwarzenegger born Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa has advised ladies to dump unproductive marriages and relationships which will lead them nowhere. She observed that...
Pakistan To Kick Off First Census In 19 Years
Fast-growing Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world, with an estimated 200 million people, but has not held a census since 1998, despite a constitutional requirement for one every...
Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Now – Dr Osei Calls As Mental Health Authority
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is calling on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide “if the fight against suicide is to be won”. In a statement on the recent spate of suicide among...
Germany To Support Nigeria’s Economic Recovery
Ms Malu Dreyer, Head of Bundestrat, the Upper Chamber of the German Parliament, has pledged Germany’s support to Nigeria in its economic recovery effort. Dreyer, who spoke at the weekend while...
Violence Against Syria’s Children ‘at Its Worst’ In 2016
Violence against children in war-ravaged Syria was "at its worst" in 2016, the UN's children's agency said Monday as the conflict nears its seventh year. UNICEF said that cases of children being...
Address Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health Care
By Ben Ofosu Appiah In the last couple of weeks, 4 cases of suicide have been reported in the news with three of the victims being teenagers. Four cases of suicides in two weeks, (there may be an...
Sun-Seeking Retirees Flock To ‘China’s Florida’
Blessed by palm-fringed beaches and balmy weather, the island province of Hainan is fast becoming known as "China's Florida," drawing masses of retirees fleeing the biting cold of their hometowns....
Meet Kenya’s Podcasting ‘sex Queens’
Nini Wacera and Kaz Lucas are the self proclaimed "sex queens" of Nairobi. They co-host a popular podcast called The Spread which they hope will help women and girls talk openly about, and reclaim,...
Suicides Blamed On Failed Society, Ineffective Counselling Centres
The Mental Health Authority says the wave of suicides sweeping across the country is the result of a breakdown of the social support system. A statement by Chief Executive of the Authority, Dr Akwasi...
MPs Praise Nana Konadu
Members of Parliament (MPs) commended the former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings for her bold decision to contest in the 2016 presidential election on the International Day for Women, which...
Gender Minister Bonds With Female Parliamentarians
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, (MGCSP) on Thursday, treated the Female Caucus in Parliament to a reception, in Accra, as part of the activities to mark this year’s...
Ghanaians Abroad Deserve Better Protection From Government – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has asked the Akufo-Addo-led Administration to show a lot more commitment to protecting the interest of Ghanaians abroad. This they say is the only way they will be in the...
Northern Conflicts ‘heartbreaking’ – Policy Think Tank
Policy Think Tank, the Savannah Development is alarmed by the numerous conflicts that have retrogressed Northern Region’s development agenda. The organization is convinced that avoiding media...
Donors Forcing Me To Be Ambassador For Homosexuality – Opuni Frimpong
General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Opuni-Frimpong has made a shocking revelation about a contract he is been compelled to sign by some donor partners. The respected Reverend...
Zedd Organizes Concert To Speak Out Against Trump’s Travel Ban
Grammy-winning DJ Zedd says he does not consider himself "a political person," but when President Donald Trump signed an immigration executive order that includes a travel ban, he could no longer...