Day: July 13, 2025

Asuogyaman: The Asuogyaman District is gearing up to play a pivotal role in the government’s proposed Volta Economic Corridor initiative, with a focus on irrigation, tourism, investment, and environmental preservation. According to Ghana News Agency, district authorities are collaborating with chiefs and residents to work alongside stakeholders, aiming to leverage Volta Lake for irrigation and tourism under a private sector-led model. Mr. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive of Asuogyaman, stated that the Assembly would align with President Dramani Mahama’s vision by assisting private sector actors in streamlining regulatory procedures while maintaining the integrity of existing systems. The corridor project is

Accra: Ms. Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, Chief Reporter at the Ghana News Agency, has been honoured for excellence in maternal health reporting by the National Population Council (NPC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The award, presented during World Population Day celebrations in Accra, recognised her outstanding contributions to journalism focused on maternal health in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Angelina Kodua Nyanor, Executive Director of the National Population Council, praised her for the depth and dedication of her reporting, noting its impact in highlighting challenges confronting women and the healthcare sector nationwide. ‘Her storytelling and persistent

Accra: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has promoted Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon to Lance Corporal for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners. The promotion was announced at an all-ranks durbar held at Burma Hall in Accra to recognise the soldier’s integrity and professionalism. According to Ghana News Agency, Lance Corporal Teye-Tsu, personnel of the GAF’s Department of Public Relations, was deployed on guard duties at Bibiani Gold Mines in the Western Region when he encountered a group of artisanal miners who attempted to bribe him for access to the

Accra: Ghana on Friday commemorated World Population Day (WPD) with a call for structural investments to empower the country’s estimated 13 million youth. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, emphasized that youth empowerment must transcend motivational speeches and focus on building systems that enable young people to take charge of their lives. According to Ghana News Agency, during a ceremony in Accra under the theme ‘Empowering the Youth to Create Quality Families in an Inclusive Society,’ Madam Gomashie praised President John Mahama’s dedication to integrating skills training at all educational levels and encouraged the youth

Accra: Constance Gyasi Nimako, a trader currently facing charges of stealing and laundering money that was mistakenly credited to her bank account, has refunded GHS230,000. Constance, who is also known as Maa Adwoa, was not present in court but remains in custody. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi, appeared before Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, the relieving judge, where Constance’s lawyer informed the court of the partial refund. According to Ghana News Agency, the judge declined to grant bail, citing plans for an expeditious trial, and directed the prosecution to file disclosures. The case has been adjourned to July 23, 2025. Constance is alleged