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Why You Should Avoid Wearing Headphones While Driving
Headphones have been considerably developed over the years. They come in various forms and are used to listen to music, audio messages, and so on. There are so many things you should not do while driving, and this includes texting, shaving, drinking, and wearing headphones.
Wearing headphones while driving is a dangerous practice that can distract you from the road and limit your ability to hear what’s going on around you.
You should avoid listening to music with headphones, at least on both ears. This is because drivers can’t hear anything around them clearly when they wear headphones. They don’t easily hear the sound of horns or emergency sirens. Having your ears filled with music instead of being able to hear what’s going on around you is very distracting. It will also makes it more difficult for you to react quickly in an emergency situation because you may not hear an important sound or warning from another vehicle.
Everything will only lead to accidents and near misses, both of which are fatal for drivers and their passengers, and as more people drive with their ears plugged with headphones, the number of accidents may increase unless its use is completely avoided while driving.
Therefore, you should be aware of the dangers of doing so. Avoid it if at all possible due to the dangers it poses to both pedestrians and other drivers.
Source: gh.opera.news
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Prez Mahama bids farewell to outgoing Ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France
President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France, praising their contributions to Ghana’s development and international partnerships.
The President, in separate meetings at the Jubilee House, expressed Ghana’s gratitude to Ambassador João Domingos Baptista Quiosa of Angola, Ambassador Jean Claude Galea Mallia of Malta, and Ambassador Jules Armand Aniambossou of France for their dedicated service.
With Ambassador Quiosa, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, renewable energy, education, and agriculture.
President Mahama highlighted the progress made in cocoa cultivation and knowledge exchange between the two nations.
Ambassador Mallia, who has served in Ghana for more than seven years, was commended by President Mahama for his efforts in building strong personal and diplomatic ties.
The president pledged to continue expanding trade relations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In his engagement with Ambassador Aniambossou, President Mahama noted the growing presence of French businesses in Ghana, now numbering about 60.
He welcomed France’s support for entrepreneurs in the creative sector with a €2 million package and its investment of over €90 million in the Feed Ghana initiative, which focuses on the northern part of the country.
He thanked the outgoing envoys for their service and assured them of Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with their respective countries.|
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Manhyia Palace opens media accreditation for Asantehemaa’s Dote-Yie
The Manhyia Palace has called on media houses to apply for accreditation to cover the upcoming Dote-Yie of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa.
The traditional ceremony will take place from September 14-18, 2025 in Kumasi.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Media Committee, George Antwi-Boasiako, the Palace urged the media to submit applications
by Friday, September 5, 2025
The Dote-Yie is an important cultural event marking the final funeral rites of the Asantehemaa, who plays a key role in Asante tradition.
The Manhyia Palace encouraged all interested media houses to submit their requests on time to ensure smooth coordination during the ceremony.
By: Jacob Aggrey
