Gonorrhea, commonly known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), can also affect the eyes in a condition known as gonococcal conjunctivitis. This less common but serious manifestation of gonorrhea occurs when Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria are introduced directly to the eye area. Understanding the risks, symptoms, and treatments is essential for preventing and managing this infectious eye disease. How gonorrhea can infect the eye Gonococcal conjunctivitis can develop when the bacteria from an infected person’s genitals, anus, or mouth come into direct contact with the eye. This can occur t ..read more

TV presenter, Regina Van Helvert has made a passionate appeal for skilled professionals to consider returning to Ghana to contribute to the nation's economic growth. In a recent episode of the Ladies Circle on TV3, Van Helvert shared a story relayed to her by a friend, highlighting the challenges faced by many Ghanaians in pursuing their career aspirations within the country. "A friend shared his personal experience with me," she recounted. "He was like he loved ICT so much, like it so much. But when he looked at the educational system, it wasn't rich enough to support that dream. So he had to ..read more

Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of GIMPA has bemoaned the current power outages currently happening across the country. ‘He said the outages, popularly dumsor, are bad but it cannot be compared to what persisted in the past. “The power crisis is not as bad as the Dumsor days but if we don’t take care it will only get worse,” he told TV3 in an interview on Monday, April 22. Prof Adei further provided the government with ideas on how to tackle the current challenges. He said “so the first thing is that if there are bottlenecks which are not allowing us to use the existing capacity to the ..read more

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has reignited the call for action against the country's ongoing power crisis, locally termed "dumsor," by extending an invitation to policy think-tank IMANI Africa for a collaborative vigil reminiscent of a protest held in 2015. However, her plea has sparked a debate over accountability and consistency in addressing the issue. In a social media post on Monday, April 22, Nelson reached out to IMANI Africa, expressing her frustration with the government's handling of the power crisis. "IMANI Ghana, can we organize another vigil? I've been waiting for you to reach o ..read more

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sack Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the Minister for Energy. According to the Institute, the current power outages, popularly known as dumsor, are enough reason for him to be sacked. Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of IES, expressed disappointment with the minister’s perceived inaction in an interview on Eyewitness News on Monday. He highlighted the minister’s apparent disconnect from the reality of the energy situation, questioning the purpose of his presence in such a critical space. “Where we ..read more

Ghanaian disc jockey and musician, DJ Azonto, who considers himself a highly sought-after artist in Ghana, asserts that he will not settle for anything less than $1 million to perform at any Sarkodie show. "I will not accept less than a million dollars to perform for Sarkodie at any of his future events," he said. His statement follows claims he made about being paid $80,000 to perform at Medikal's upcoming 02 Arena event in the United Kingdom. According to the "Fa No Fom" hitmaker, he sees himself as a top Ghanaian music star with a distinct brand who deserves to be paid more. Dj Azonto "When ..read more

Ghanaian music veteran Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has expressed concerns about the current state of the music industry, emphasizing that the prevailing trend of imitation poses a threat to the future of Ghanaian music. He lamented that contemporary artists often fail to push boundaries or introduce fresh concepts, leading to a stagnation of creativity and artistic growth. Ambolley contrasted this with Nigerian musicians like Burna Boy, whom he praised for incorporating their cultural identity into their music, thus establishing a distinct presence on the global stage. Burna Boy makes Time Magazine's ..read more

Highlife star Kofi Kinaata shares the surprising reason behind his career switch from football to music. Despite his talent on the field, financial hurdles like affording football boots hindered his path. Unlike football, music offered accessibility without needing costly equipment. This realization led him to pursue music, eventually becoming the acclaimed "Susuka" crooner. Kofi Kinaata Kinaata on “The Chat,” an entertainment show hosted by Ekow Koomson on Citi TV said that affording football boots was a major hurdle in pursuing a career in the widely loved sport. “Money for boots was the mai ..read more

Eating mango can be embarrassing sometimes, especially when it drips all over your face and hands creating a big mess. As if eating mango is not messy enough the houseflies won't let you be, they will swarm all over your face denying you of your right to enjoy your mango alone. If you want to enjoy your mango in peace here are some sophisticated ways to incorporate mangoes into your diet: 1. Mango carpaccio Thinly slice ripe mangoes and arrange them beautifully on a plate. Drizzle with a light vinaigrette made from lime juice, honey, and a touch of chili flakes for some heat. Garnish with fres ..read more

Scandal star, Kerry Washington, has been reflecting on the profound impact of her experience with sexual assault. At the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books held at the University of Southern California on April 20, the 47-year-old actress opened up about this pivotal moment in her life, discussing it in connection with her September 2023 memoir, Thicker Than Water. When asked about the lasting effects of the abuse, Washington shared with interviewer Erika D. Smith that it was one of the earliest instances in which someone denied her truth, causing her to question her intuition. Kerry Washingt ..read more