Day: October 1, 2025

Accra: A youth group from Okuapeman has called on the Yagbonwura, King of the Gonja Kingdom, to reject an invitation to the 199th Odwira Festival Celebration in Akuapem. They argued that the rejection would enable the people of the area to have ample time to iron out their differences to pave the way for subsequent flourishing festivals. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement copied to the agency in Accra said an invitation was extended by Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo, who claimed to be the Okuapehene, despite being charged with Contempt of the Ruling of the Eastern Region House of Chiefs

Accra: The Acting Board Chairman of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Dr. Nana Charles Sifa Twum, paid tribute to the late Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, the Apagyahene of Akyem Ati Amanfrom, for his unwavering stance against corruption. Dr. Twum highlighted Nana Gyan-Apenteng’s dedication to exposing societal vices through his writings, describing him as a man who fought valiantly for his country. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Twum’s remarks were made during an interview on the sidelines of the launch of an autobiography in honor of Nana Gyan-Appenteng in Accra. The book, titled ‘What I Choose to Remember,’ was completed before

Tema: The AbibiNsroma Foundation, a climate change-focused Civil Society Organization (CSO), has initiated a significant capacity-building community engagement on Just Energy Transition within the Tema Metropolitan Area. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, led by the foundation’s Convenor, Mr. Bob K. T. Amiteye, involved extensive dialogue with various community members, including traditional rulers, councilors, drivers, transport union members, market women, retired workers, teachers, and journalists. Speaking at the coastal community of Tema Manhean, Mr. Amiteye highlighted the critical need for official community involvement in climate change and energy transition processes. He emphasized that Ghana’s current centralized and investor-focused approach

Dzodze: The Ketu North District Police Command has launched investigations into the death of an eight-year-old girl, allegedly linked to assault by her father at Dzodze-Fiagbedu. According to Ghana News Agency, reports indicate that on September 28, 2025, at about 0730 hours, an informant alerted Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Habada, the District Crime Officer, that Thomas Gbemu, father of the deceased, had allegedly beaten his daughter, Ivy Gbemu, a Class Two pupil of Dzodze Demonstration School, on September 26. It was reported that the child died the following day, September 27, at about 1500 hours. Upon receipt of

Lagos: Ms. Margaret Ansei, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called for increased investment in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the continent as a strategic pathway to unlock the vast potential of intra-African trade and tourism. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the Ghana International Expo and Investment Forum 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, Ms. Ansei emphasized the theme for this year’s event, ‘Unlocking Investment Potentials through Intra-Africa Trade and Tourism,’ as an urgent call for action and collaboration to reposition African economies for sustainable growth. She highlighted that MSMEs are vital to the

Share foundation: A non-governmental organisation, has commemorated its 20th anniversary, celebrating decades of empowering the youth and caring for senior citizens. According to Ghana News Agency, the Foundation was founded by Madam Lily Akua Mintah in 2005 with 20 brilliant but needy children, aiming at supporting the vulnerable within Tema and its environs and reducing the high rate of school dropouts within the Tema township. Madam Mintah recounted that she conceived the idea of a foundation after being involved in a serious motor crash, which awakened in her the need to touch lives before she passes on, thereby using Tema

Accra: The German Government has praised Ghana for maintaining strong ties with the European nation as the two countries celebrate 50 years of bilateral cooperation. “Germany stands with Ghana – as a partner, a friend, and a country with whom we share not only interests, but also values,” Mr. Frederik Landshoeft, the German Ambassador to Ghana, said on Tuesday. “In a shifting global order, Ghana and Germany stand side by side in ECOWAS (the West African economic bloc), the European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN), committed to multilateralism and rule-based international order.” According to Ghana News Agency, Mr.