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Deaconess Maame Koma Wins Most Outstanding Child Education Advocate Award

Deaconess Maame Koma Wins Most Outstanding Child Education Advocate Award

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pentecost News
The humanitarian, empowerment, and advocacy activities of Deaconess Francisca Maame Koma Addo, as part of her mission to transform the world and change the lives of the vulnerable, have caught the attention of policymakers and philanthropists, earning her the title of the world’s Most Outstanding Child Education Advocate of the Year 2024. Maame Koma Addo received the prestigeous award at the Humanitarian Award Global held recently at La Palm Royal Hotel in Accra. Upon receiving the award, Deaconess Maame Koma spoke passionately about the need for collective responsibility in ensuring that every child has access to quality education, saying, ‘Education is not just a privilege; it's a right. When we invest in our children, we invest in a brighter, more equitable future for all.’ Dea...
The Church & Philanthropy: The Role Of The Church In Social Impact – Case Study Of The Home And Urban Missions

The Church & Philanthropy: The Role Of The Church In Social Impact – Case Study Of The Home And Urban Missions

Features, Lifestyle & Social
For centuries, the church has been a cornerstone of society, shaping not only the spiritual lives of individuals but also their social and moral behaviors. Beyond the pews and liturgies, religious institutions have historically played a pivotal role in addressing the needs of society's most vulnerable. Whether through charity, advocacy, education, or healthcare, the church has been at the forefront of social impact, contributing to the well-being of communities both locally and globally. In a world where social inequalities, poverty, and environmental challenges continue to grow, the church's involvement in philanthropy remains as relevant as ever. The Home and Urban Missions of The Church of Pentecost has proven to be a key leader in championing and advocating for impact-driven program...
Ecumenical Council of Ghana Launches 2024 Election Peace Campaign

Ecumenical Council of Ghana Launches 2024 Election Peace Campaign

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV
The Ecumenical Council of Ghana has launched a comprehensive peace campaign ahead of the December 7 general elections. The initiative dubbed, ‘Seek Peace at all Times,’ was launched at the Forecourt of the State House on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with the aim of fostering a peaceful and stable environment during the electoral period. The ecumenical body comprised the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), the Christian Council of Ghana, National Association of Charismatic Christian Churches, and the Office of the National Chief Imam. Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, in an address, said achieving peace requires intentional effort, sacrifices, and compromises from all stakeholders. He noted that Ghana's peaceful electoral ...
Why you should never take hot showers before bed

Why you should never take hot showers before bed

Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
To get a better night’s sleep, stick to cooler showers. Taking a hot shower might seem like a perfect way to relax before bed, but it might not be the best idea. Many people believe that a hot shower will help them sleep better, but the truth is, it can actually do the opposite. The problem with hot showers before bed When you take a hot shower, your body temperature goes up. This might feel good at the moment, but it can make it harder to fall asleep later. Your body naturally cools down as bedtime approaches, which helps signal to your brain that it’s time to sleep. However, a hot shower can mess with this process by raising your body temperature too much, making it harder for your body to cool down. This can delay sleep and make it more difficult to fall into a deep...
Govt opens recruitment for 15,200 nurses, midwives

Govt opens recruitment for 15,200 nurses, midwives

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of recruitment for 15,200 nurses and midwives, following the issuance of financial clearance by the Ministry of Finance. This significant move aims to bolster the healthcare workforce and improve service delivery across the country. The recruitment process will begin on Monday, 5th August 2024, at 12:00 noon. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications via the Ministry of Health’s online application portal. Interested individuals should visit https://hr.moh.gov.gh to log in and select their preferred agency within the Ministry. All applications must be submitted by Friday, 23rd August 2024, at 6:00 pm. Nurses The Ministry of Health emphasizes that the recruitment process will be conducted transparently....
VRA alerts public to potential spillage of excess water from Akosombo Dam

VRA alerts public to potential spillage of excess water from Akosombo Dam

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has notified over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and local assemblies within the catchment areas of the Akosombo Dam, about the potential for excess water spillage.  The announcement, signed by Ing. Ken Arthur, Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services at the VRA, proposes a stakeholder engagement as a precautionary measure. The communication underscores the importance of proactive engagement to ensure the Akosombo Dam's structural integrity and the surrounding communities' safety.  The VRA emphasised that while the spillage is not confirmed yet, preparing and engaging stakeholders promptly is essential. According to the notice, these measures are part of VRA's commitment to maintaining the safety protoc...
The Craze For Guinness World Records: A Dangerous Obsession

The Craze For Guinness World Records: A Dangerous Obsession

Features, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Between January 2023 to January 2024, there was a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records. From cook-a-thons to sing-a-thons, individuals across the region demonstrated extraordinary passion to become world record holders. Notable record attempts in the west African region include Nigeria's Hilda Baci's cook-a-thon, Ghana's Afua Asantewaa's sing-a-thon, and Chef Faila's cook-a-thon, each contributing to the wave of record-breaking enthusiasm. The Guinness World Record revealed a notable trend in record applications from Ghana over the period. Since July 2023, a total of 355 individuals in Ghana alone applied for record holding attempts. This figure, indicated a significant upswing in record-breaking aspi...
It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday – Chief

It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday – Chief

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday, Adonten Asokwahene, Nana Okyere-Kwame has said. This, he explained is because the gods who visit the town on Thursdays, do not like the scent of maize. Nana Okyere-Kwame revealed this in an interview with Adom News. He indicated that, a violation of this law established by their forefathers will incur the wrath of the gods who are guiding and protecting the people of Aburi. “It is a taboo to sell kenkey on Thursdays in Aburi, our forefathers made it so because the gods in Aburi don’t like any scent from maize. It’s believed that they visit the town on Thursdays so to prevent and curses from them, the sale of kenkey publicly was banned on Thursdays” he stated. Surprisingly, Stella Agyei, a 45-year-old woman who has been selli...
Child Training Is Shared Responsibility – General Secretary

Child Training Is Shared Responsibility – General Secretary

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, Pentecost News
Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has indicated that the training of children is a shared responsibility between parents, schools, the community and the church. Speaking on the topic, ‘Train a child the way he should go,’ Apostle Oboubi noted that even though it is the primary responsibility of parents to train a child, schools and churches also have a key role to play in that regard. The General Secretary said this when speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost for proprietors of Christian private schools at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Referencing Proverbs 22:6, Apostle Obuobi intimated that the foundation of every ch...
Chieftaincy Ministry Seminar: Traditional Rulers Urged To Seek God’s Counsel

Chieftaincy Ministry Seminar: Traditional Rulers Urged To Seek God’s Counsel

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, Pentecost News
The National Chieftaincy Ministry of the Church of Pentecost has ended a three-day Area Chieftaincy Seminar tour of the Eastern Region with a call on Christian royals to diligently seek the counsel of God in the discharge of their duties as traditional rulers. Addressing chiefs and queen mothers at Suhum, Nsawam, and Nkawkaw Areas of the Church as part of the National Chieftaincy Seminar tour of the Eastern region, the Chieftaincy Coordinator, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh with some biblical premise, enlightened participants on how some individuals succeeded as good Kings due to their complete dependency on God.   He stated emphatically that kingdoms thrive when there is a partnership between Chiefs and God’s servants, with a biblical example of Hezekiah drawn from 2 Kings 19 and...
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