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  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 …

Lawyer Barima Sarpong has received the blessings and endorsement of key traditional and political figures in Afigya Sekyere East as he formally declared his intention to pursue the parliamentary seat of the constituency. The legal practitioner and native of Afigya Sekyere East embarked on a constituency tour on Tuesday, engaging …

The recent directive by the Savannah Regional Minister instructing District Assemblies to enact and enforce bylaws against commercial charcoal production is a commendable and long-overdue step toward environmental preservation. This proactive leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding the ecological integrity of the region and ensuring the well-being of present …

A man believed to be in his 40s is battling for his life after being run over by a trailer at the Ejisu Traffic Lights in the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, causing panic among motorists, traders and pedestrians who witnessed the …

The Ashanti Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Jackson Adiyiah Nyantakyi, has attributed the increasing impact of climate change in Ghana to irresponsible human activities, warning that the country risks facing more severe environmental disasters if urgent action is not taken to reverse the trend. According to …

  The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Ghana STEM Technical School at Sawua in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has demonstrated its commitment to improving educational infrastructure and student welfare by donating furniture and constructing a temporary kitchen facility for the school. The intervention comes in response to a …

  The District Chief Executive of Atwima Nwabiagya North Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, has led a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market at Asuofua , a flagship project being implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the North Gonja District has intensified efforts to expand healthcare access by taking its public education and enrollment campaign to the bustling Daboya Market. The outreach formed part of preparations toward the pilot rollout of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, aimed at …

Tension is mounting within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Manso Nkwanta following allegations by Ibrahim Oppong, popularly known as “Soso,” that the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo allegedly ordered some macho men to assault him six days after the party’s executive elections. The …

Residents of Asupeaagya, a suburb within the Tanaso Electoral Area in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region, have expressed deep concern over the lack of a school facility in the community, describing the situation as a “no school syndrome” that is gradually destroying the future of their …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Hon. Dominic Gyasi, has reaffirmed his commitment to accelerating development across the municipality, describing the welfare and progress of residents as his administration’s top priority. According to the MCE, his administration remains focused on improving road infrastructure, education, healthcare, sanitation, …

The Pampaso Traditional Council has cautioned the Ghana Police Service against alleged attempts to encroach on lands surrounding the Kumasi Central Police Headquarters in the Ashanti Region. At a press conference held today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Pampaso Manwerehene, Nana Opoku Pimampim, speaking on behalf of Pampasohene, Nana Gyamfi Kumanin, …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sefwi Wiawso, Hon. Dominic Gyasi, has embarked on a working tour to inspect a number of ongoing development projects within the municipality aimed at improving education and healthcare infrastructure for residents. The inspection exercise formed part of the MCE’s commitment to ensuring that projects …

A Psychiatrist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Pearl Adu Nyarko, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise their mental health and seek professional help when faced with emotional or psychological challenges. She made the call during a free health screening exercise organised on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the forecourt …

The Concerned Youth of Domeabra (Mpaha Junction) have intensified their opposition to plans to re-award the long-delayed Domeabra–Mpaha road project to Maripoma Ltd., citing years of abandonment and unfulfilled promises. Addressing a press conference on May 13, 2026, the group disclosed that the road contract was first awarded to Maripoma …

  The Chief of Tinga and Council of State Member for the Savannah Region, Gariba Abutu Sampson, has declared zero tolerance for drug abuse and environmental destruction, describing the twin challenges as a growing threat to the future of the youth in the area. According to him, drug abuse among …

The Association of Teacher Trainees in Colleges of the Northern Sector (ATTRICONS) has called on the government to address pressing challenges confronting trainees in colleges of education in order to create a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning. The call was made during the association’s 31st Annual Delegates Congress …

The Holy Father, Pope Pope Leo XIV, has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Donkorkrom in Ghana to a full Diocese, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the Catholic Church in the country. According to a report by Vatican News released on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the newly created …