mothers

Under-5 mortality is higher for children whose mothers have no education – Survey report

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[ad_1] Young pregnant black woman touching her belly, isolated on white background – African people Findings from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Healthy Survey Report indicate that one’s education level impacts greatly on many aspects of life. The report, which has been highlighted by the Ghana Statistical Service in commemoration of International Day for Education on January 24, reveals among others, … Read more

20-year-old UNILORIN student commits suicide after ‘online lover’ absconded with N500,000 she lent him for his mother’s ‘breast cancer treatment’

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[ad_1] A 20-year-old student of the University of Ilorin, Sanni Hameedat, reportedly committed suicide after lending a boy she met on the social media platform, Snapchat, the sum of N500,000.   Rubiks, the private hostel management she resided in before her death confirmed the incident to Punch in a statement on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  … Read more

W/R: 31 persons, including 2 nursing mothers arrested for alleged involvement in prostitution, human trafficking

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[ad_1] 31 persons have been arrested by the Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), through its Axim Sector Command for their alleged involvement in the prostitution and human trafficking. The Service says they carry their activities in and around a notorious brothel known as Bafana Bafana Resort, situated in the Ellembelle district … Read more

Maternity, paternity bill: Sosu seeks 4 months leave for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers

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[ad_1] Francis Xavier-Sosu is Member of Parliament for Madina A private member’s bill proposing an amendment to extend maternity leave from three months to four months has been introduced in Parliament. The bill, which is seeking to amend the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), is also proposing an option for an additional two weeks of … Read more

Former NFL star Sergio Brown arrested after his mother’s death; facing first-degree murder

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[ad_1] Former NFL player Sergio Brown has been arrested in Southern California, barely four weeks after his mother was found dead in Illinois.   Documents obtained by TMZ showed that he was booked into a San Diego jail on Tuesday. Sources also told the publication that the arrest of the ex-defensive back stems from a … Read more