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The Buipe Traditional Area in Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region has witnessed the outdooring and coronation of Gungunsowura Iddisah Mahama Jingbele I as a Sub-Chief under the Buipe Traditional Council. The colourful ceremony, held at the Jinapor Palace in Buipe, was presided over by the President of the …

The Ashanti Regional Chairman-elect of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman COKA, has urged media houses in the Ashanti Region to desist from inviting just anyone to speak on behalf of the party. According to him, journalists and media organisations should engage only communicators who have been officially approved by …

The Ashanti Regional Chairman-elect of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has appealed to journalists in Kumasi to help project the party and its activities. He made the appeal during a “Meet the Press” dinner with members of the Kumasi media fraternity, where he …

More than 45,000 people in the West Gonja Municipality have gained access to potable drinking water through a US$7.79 million investment by World Vision Ghana in a 22-year development and sponsorship programme. World Vision Ghana on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, marked the successful completion of the West Gonja Sponsorship Programme, …

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims that the institution has been making losses, describing them as false. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Gyamfi said GoldBod’s 2025 audited financial statements have settled the matter, insisting that the institution recorded a …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has engaged the leadership of teacher unions over concerns raised by teachers regarding the substantive dates applicable to the 2025 teacher promotion. The engagement, held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, was aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the dates associated with the 2025 promotion process. In …

The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) has called off its sit-down strike following an engagement with BOST Energies Limited to address concerns raised by the union. The sit-down strike, which began yesterday, August 17, 2026, was suspended after the two sides reached an agreement on measures to resolve …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has appealed for the establishment of fire stations in all 16 districts of the Northern Region to improve emergency response and reduce the destruction of lives and property. Assistant Divisional Officer One (ADO1), Hudu Baba, made the appeal in an interview with the media, …

Passengers travelling to Offinso have clashed with commercial drivers following an alleged unauthorized GH¢5 increase in transport fares. The disagreement reportedly occurred after some drivers increased fares on the Offinso route, citing rising operational costs and the difficult conditions under which they operate. The drivers explained that the increase had …

BOLE, SAVANNAH REGION – August 10, 2026 The Jama Traditional Area in the Bole District of the Savannah Region has appealed to the Bui Power Authority and the Minister responsible for Energy to support development initiatives in the area. The appeal was made on Friday, August 7, 2026, during a …

Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) has officially launched activities to commemorate its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of academic excellence, discipline and contribution to national development. The anniversary launch brought together past and present students, school authorities, traditional leaders, government representatives and other stakeholders to reflect on the school’s achievements and chart …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene has called for an end to vandalism, mob action and other forms of indiscipline among students in schools across the region. He said such acts undermine the progress of educational institutions and create an unsafe environment for teaching and learning. The Minister made …

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong, Ben Abdelah Alhasan, has pledged the Assembly’s unwavering support towards transforming Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) into a Grade A school. According to him, the Assembly is committed to working closely with the management of the school, old students, traditional authorities, parents and other stakeholders …

Residents of Adankrangya in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region have levelled a series of allegations against their chief, Nana Oppong Frenyam II, accusing him of poor leadership, lack of accountability, and neglect of the welfare of communities under his traditional jurisdiction. According to the residents, they are now …

Eight years after its establishment, the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) vegetable farming project in Goyiri, in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region, continues to thrive, improving livelihoods and strengthening food security. However, farmers are appealing for support to address challenges related to market access and water supply. …

The Savannah Farmers Brigade (SFB) has received 5,000 bags of NPK and Urea fertilizer from the Minister for Food and Agriculture to support smallholder farmers under the Government’s Feed Ghana Programme. The donation will benefit more than 2,000 farmers cultivating maize and soybeans across six regions: Savannah, Northern, North East, …

Residents of five communities in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region have petitioned the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, seeking the destoolment of the Adankrangya Manhene, Nana Oppong Frenyam II, over what they describe as persistent misconduct and poor leadership. The petitioners, drawn from Adankrangya, Anwiam, Amenase, Amoamo and …

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 …