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  Trotro is not just the preferred mode of transportation for the majority of Ghanaians, but it is also the least expensive. And also with good reason. Taxi prices are typically three times higher (and even six times higher when you charter) than what trotros would charge for any short trip. However, it is no longer the most affordable form of transportation in Ghana due to the constantly rising trotro fares. Nowadays, using your feet to get around in Ghana is the most affordable option. But if you're still looking for a cheap method to spend some time playing trotro, we've got you covered. Here are all the methods to save money on trotro fares in Ghana; believe us, they work! 1. Preaching Who would dare to ask a preacher man for money, given how deeply devout Ghana is? (We know some really obstinate mates would). Just be sure to do some research and carefully select your bus after you've tested the waters. As soon as the trip begins, pull out your backpack and begin sharin...

Paulina Siaw-Akoto, a well-known, seasoned health specialist, has advised women against abusing emergency contraception because it may lead to cancer in the future.  Mrs. Akoto made thes e educative submissions while speaking to students at the just-ended Red Conversation by the School of Communication of Wisconsin International University College Ghana, (WIUC-Gh) on Wednesday, 15 February 2023. She stressed that frequent use of emergency contraceptives was harmful to young women with conditions that may last a lifetime. “Frequent use of emergency contraception can result in increased side-effects, such as menstrual irregularities, although their repeated use poses no known health risks,” she noted. She explained that just like other oral contraceptives, it worked through the increase of hormones in the body increasing the risk of users’ contracting cancers, especially breast cancer which was common in Ghana. According to Mrs Akoto emergency contraceptives were meant for emergency ...

   The wealth wipeout came on Thursday, after Moscow's benchmark MOEX Russia Index crashed and closed 33% lower.The biggest loser was Vagit Alekperov, chairman of Moscow-based oil company Lukoil, who lost $6.2 billion. Russia's 22 richest individuals  saw their net worths plunge by a collective $39 billion in less than 24 hours after their country invaded Ukraine, according to the b loomberg Billionaires Index. The wealth wipeout came after Moscow's benchmark MOEX Russia Index crashed and closed 33% lower on Thursday. The Russian billionaires lost more money on Thursday than they had lost year-to-date up until Wednesday, according to  Bloomberg. The biggest loser was Vagit Alekperov, chairman of Moscow-based oil company Lukoil, who saw his wealth fall by one-third in one day as the company's share price plummeted 32% on Thursday. Alekperov now has a net worth of $13 billion, down from $19.2 billion, according to Bloomberg. Vladimir Potanin, Russia's richest k...

  The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lauded the government for its decision to construct a National Cathedral, saying the edifice will contribute significantly to Ghana’s spiritual growth and social cohesion. “We are a religious nation, therefore, the monumental structure is expected to add up to the gains made… to promote solidarity, unity and harmony amongst the people,” he noted. The traditional authorities, he said, would provide the needed support for the successful completion of the project as it sought to serve the interest of the nation. The Asantehene said this, in a speech read on his behalf by the Asafohene, Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, at a fundraising in Kumasi, organised by the Board of Trustees, National Cathedral of Ghana, to solicit funds towards the construction of the facility. The state-of-the-art project, proposed by the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration in 2017, is being designed to provide a space for national events of a religious nature. As a nation...