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Six persons have been arrested by the Bono East Regional Office of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) during a targeted anti-narcotics operation at Techiman Nkwaeso in the Techiman Municipality. The operation, dubbed “Chase Them Out,” forms part of the Commission’s intensified efforts to combat the growing menace of illicit drug …

Hundreds of households across communities in the West Gonja Municipality have been connected to the national electricity grid under the government’s Rural Electrification Intensive Programme. The initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to achieving universal access to electricity by 2030 and improving the living conditions of residents in underserved …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA), led by its First Vice President, Mr. Dramani Isahaku Mastana, on Friday, July 24, 2026, joined the Kingdom of Dagbon in Yendi to participate in the 7th-day funeral rites of the late Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama II. The delegation attended the solemn ceremony …

A Kumasi based media giants, OTEC FM has appointed seasoned business and media executive, Mr. Addai-Dwomoh Michael, as its new General Manager, marking a significant step in the station’s drive to strengthen its leadership and expand its influence in Ghana’s media industry. Mr. Addai-Dwomoh brings to the role a wealth …

  Residents of Amoamo, Anwiam and Amenase, three communities that share boundaries in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region, have staged a peaceful demonstration to protest against the operations of Day Shine Quarry Limited, accusing the company of causing severe environmental degradation and health challenges. Carrying placards with inscriptions …

The Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre Ghana has embarked on a mental health awareness campaign for the Ghanaian community in Dubai, aimed at promoting psychological well-being and addressing the growing mental health challenges facing Ghanaians living abroad.   The outreach programme, held on the theme “There is No Health Without …

A nurse trainee, Vincent Amo Amponsah, popularly known as “Ava Cadron,” has been found dead at his residence in Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region under circumstances that have left his family demanding answers. According to family members and local sources, the deceased is believed to have died about three days …

July 17, 2026 Dr. Ing. Clifford Braimah Former Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited has filed his nomination to contest the Savannah Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), promising to unite the party’s structures and reposition it for victory in the 2028 general elections. Dr. Braimah …

An aspirant for the Ashanti Regional Communications Officer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishaq Kyei Brobbey, has stressed the need to strengthen the party’s communication machinery, describing it as a key pillar for electoral victory ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr. Brobbey made the remarks in an …

The Presiding Member of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly, Hon. Helena Mensah, has officially filed her nomination to contest the Ashanti Regional Treasurer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with a call on party members to conduct peaceful and insult-free campaigns throughout the election period. Hon. Mensah submitted her nomination …

Former Bantama Member of Parliament and lawyer, Henry Kwabena Kokofu Esq., has officially filed his nomination to contest the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging to unite the party and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr. Kokofu filed his nomination at the …

A total of 35 aspirants have filed their nominations to contest various executive positions in the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party intensifies preparations ahead of the 2028 general elections. The nominations closed on Thursday at the office of former Vice President Dr. Alhaji …

The Presidency, through the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), in partnership with the Jaksally Development Organization, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to nine shea processing groups in Gbeniyiri as part of activities marking the 2025 Shea Expo. The initiative is aimed at supporting women shea pickers, processors and farmers …

The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr. Yusif Sulemana, has secured funding for the completion of a 14-year-old abandoned staff quarters project at the Bole District Hospital. The project, which comprises more than 20 residential units, was initiated in 2012 under the …

Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, popularly known as Professor Kalamonia, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election as the Savannah Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on July 14, 2026, Professor Kalamonia appealed to delegates to renew his mandate, saying the progress made under his …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, Lawyer Barima Sarpong, has called on all aspirants, delegates and party supporters to uphold peace, unity and mutual respect as the constituency prepares for its executive elections on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a statement …

An atmosphere of jubilation engulfed the Manhyia Palace and parts of Kumasi on Monday as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially named Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom. Traditional authorities, members of the royal family, and hundreds of residents gathered at the Manhyia Palace …

  A renowned businessman, philanthropist and spiritual leader, Apostle Nana Adu Gyamfi Kumanin Barima Kese, has offered prayers and anointing for a gentleman, invoking God’s mercy, protection and divine guidance upon his life. The solemn spiritual exercise took place at Kodie-Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, where Apostle Adu Gyamfi prayed …

A man believed to be in his 50s has lost his life in a fatal road accident involving a speeding motorbike at Nakisa, a suburb of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. The deceased is reported to have been a security officer at St. Anthony International School, located in the community …

  Authorities at Kong Junior High School in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District are appealing for urgent intervention from government and education stakeholders following a windstorm that ripped off parts of the school’s roof, worsening an already dire educational situation and contributing to rising student dropout rates.   The storm, which struck …