Ghana FDA warns opioid misuse poses rising public health threat as unregistered synthetic drugs enter the market.
Otobong Tommy

Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Ghana’s airspace remains the safest in Africa, aviation authorities say, despite public fears following the Obuasi helicopter crash that killed two ministers and six others.
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Here’s the excerpt: Accra court awards Eric Ebo Acquah \$1 million after finding Shelter Afrique breached a \$5.2m housing loan.
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President John Mahama told Singapore’s Africa forum that Africa needs fair finance, not charity, to close its $1.3 trillion gap, pitching Ghana as the continent’s reliable gateway for investors.
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WAEC uncovers WASSCE malpractice in Accra after invigilator caught with exam questions on phone, prompting investigation into possible syndicate.
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GMA blames operator error for Elmina Harbour incident, confirms all 27 crew survived, and launches probe into safety practices and licensing.
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Prof. Beyuo defends health complaint mechanisms after Ridge Hospital assault, urging Ghanaians to seek redress legally rather than resorting to violence.
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President Mahama unveils Ghana investment reforms in Japan, scrapping minimum capital requirements to attract smaller foreign investors and boost economic growth.
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Ghana makes history as the first African country to issue FLEGT timber licences, opening EU markets for legal and sustainable timber exports.
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This year, more than 7,500 babies in Ghana’s Upper East Region have not been recorded. There are big problems with birth registration and registry operations.