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Provide nutritious food for children – Agrofood expert
An Agrofood Expert, Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, says food consumed by a child could serve as a safe and essential medicine for growth or a slow poison to kill the child.
Consequently, she is cautioning parents to be thoughtful and vigilant about what their children consume.
Dr Achiaa stated this in an interview with The Spectator ahead of the Christmas festivities to put parents on their toes regarding what their children fed on.
According to her, it was important for parent to be circumspect over the type of food they fed their children with in order to prevent any form of deficiency it may be associated with.
She said choosing the right meal for a child was very prudent and in ensuring that, the child was acquiring the necessary nutrients embedded in a particular meal.
Highlighting on the need to ensure a nutritious food for a child, she said a nutrient-densed food must contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats.
Dr Ankrah further indicates that consuming enough whole grains and cereals products provides children’s with vitamin and mineral essentials needed for their development.
“The world’s happiest kids are the ones that are fed well. When kids are fed with the type of food they love and cherish most, parents become stress-free and embark on their daily activities without having to worry about them,” she expatiated.
Moreover, Dr Ankrah addressed that it is important to continually prioritise children’s food in order to nourish their babies with the necessary nutrients for essential growth.
The Agrofood Expert also said Arise Foods is a brand introduced by Saliscom with the primary motive of curbing malnutrition among children in Ghana.
By Alfred Ankrah
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
