Day: October 2, 2025

Ahaus: A collision between a regional train and an ambulance left a patient dead and several people injured in western Germany on Tuesday. The 88-year-old patient was killed, and at least five other people were injured in the incident near Ahaus, close to the Dutch border, a police spokeswoman said. According to Ghana News Agency, the ambulance had stopped at a railway crossing due to a medical emergency early on Tuesday. The barriers then closed, and the train collided with the vehicle. The 88-year-old patient was traveling in the ambulance and died as a result of the accident. The train

Accra: The Ho Municipal Assembly has unveiled an ambitious development agenda spanning infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, housing, sanitation, and revenue mobilization to accelerate growth in the Municipality. The agenda was outlined during the third meeting of the Ninth General Assembly held on September 29 and 30, 2025, at the Assembly Hall in Ho. According to Ghana News Agency, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Stephen Adom, and Ho Central MP, Mr. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, joined presiding member Mr. Mawunyo Agbe and other assembly members to deliberate on pressing issues. Mr. Kpotosu urged members to remain focused on fairness and accountability

Kumasi: The Local Governance Network (LOGNet) has called for a collaborative governance framework between government institutions and traditional authorities to effectively address illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to Ghana News Agency, in a policy memo and press release issued by the organisation and copied to the agency in Kumasi, LOGNet said overlapping responsibilities and conflicting interests between the state and traditional rulers had undermined national efforts to curb the menace, which continued to cause environmental destruction, water pollution, and revenue losses. The release signed by Mr. Christopher Dapaah, National Coordinator of LOGNet, stated that while the government regulated

Accra: The curtains may have closed but the echoes of drums, applause, and laughter still linger in the air as the 2025 Ghana Theatre Festival ended in a whirlwind of rhythm, color, and cultural celebration. Held at the National Theatre from September 23 to 28, the six-day extravaganza transformed the iconic venue into a pulsating hub of life, where Ghanaian daily experiences were brought vividly to the stage. According to Ghana News Agency, the festival, themed: ‘Showcasing the Rich Diversity of Ghanaian Culture through Performing Arts,’ dazzled thousands with a variety of theatre, dance, spoken word, music, and traditional performances.

Prang: Mr. Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, has expressed admiration for Nana Kwadwo Nyarko II, the Paramount Chief of Prang Traditional Area, acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of the region and the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Antwi commended Nana Nyarko II’s 60-year reign, highlighting his humility, integrity, and dedication to serving the people. Mr. Antwi praised Nana Nyarko II during a durbar marking the launch of the 60th anniversary celebration of the chief’s enstoolment in the Pru West District. He noted Nana Nyarko II’s service as a Member of the Council of

Accra: Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the retirement of Mr. Nigel M. Baptiste from its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Baptiste retires after completing a full tenure of nine years, in compliance with the Bank of Ghana Corporate Governance Directive, 2018. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement from the Communications Department of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC detailed Mr. Baptiste’s extensive contributions to the bank. Serving as a Non-Executive Director, he also holds prominent positions as the Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) and as President and Managing Director of

Simpa: The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested one person in connection with a violent clash that resulted in the death of Emmanuel Cudjoe, 23, at Simpa, near Simpa Sawmill, in the Nsuaem District. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspect, Daniel Cudjoe alias Kwame Ato Asare, 25, is the brother of the deceased. The Regional Police Command disclosed this information in a press statement, signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Beatrice Turkson, Head of the Public Affairs Unit. The statement detailed that on Sunday, September 28, 2025, the police responded to a distress call reporting an armed