Day: July 14, 2025

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed sorrow over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. According to Ghana News Agency, Akufo-Addo described Buhari as ‘an outstanding Nigerian patriot and a staunch African integrationist’ in a tribute issued Monday. He reflected on their personal friendship and collaboration during their respective tenures, particularly in advancing regional security and economic integration. Akufo-Addo highlighted Buhari’s role in the Accra Initiative, a regional framework aimed at combating terrorism and organized crime, and Nigeria’s commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area under Buhari’s leadership. ‘His Excellency,

Sunyani: Mr Mustapha Omar Copson, the Bono Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has announced that the agency has facilitated the export of 600 young individuals from the region to Romania as part of the government’s ‘Work Abroad’ programme. These individuals, primarily artisanal workers and those in the hospitality sector, have been integrated into the Romanian workforce. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Copson shared in an interview that the government has also secured additional opportunities in the United Arab Emirates specifically for young women. He encouraged the youth to register with the YEA to take advantage of

Accra: Accra Fertility Center (AFC), a subsidiary of Medifem Multi-Specialist Hospital, has launched a campaign to raise awareness on infertility and demystify In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). The month-long initiative coincides with World IVF Day, observed annually on July 25 to commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby born through IVF in 1978. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Joseph Homiah, Chief Fertility Specialist at AFC, highlighted during the launch in Accra that fertility treatments, particularly IVF, have become more accessible and affordable in recent years. However, he noted that financial constraints, limited information, and lack of emotional support

Berekum: Elder Simon Ampaabeng Kyeremeh, the Member of Parliament for Berekum East constituency in the Bono Region, is spearheading the reconstruction of a wooden bridge on the Berekum-Kotaa road. The bridge at Papaase collapsed due to a recent downpour, severing connections to several farming communities and prompting a public outcry. According to Ghana News Agency, during an inspection visit, Elder Kyeremeh expressed concern over the bridge’s condition, which had disrupted community connectivity and hindered both movement and economic activities. He stated that the reconstruction was part of his Election 2024 promise and assured that the project would be completed and

Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Monday inaugurated a 10-member committee to oversee its alignment with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. The committee will provide policy direction and institutional coordination for healthcare facilities under the initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Service and Chairman of the Committee, inaugurated the team in Accra and tasked members to develop practical and innovative solutions to strengthen the health system. Committee members include Mr. Sylvester Bekyur Ziniel, Mr. Joseph Kofi Adusei, Mr. Nicholas Nyablomu, Dr. Oliver Commey, Dr. Samuel Boakye Boateng, Dr. Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Franklin Asiedu

Dansoman: The Dansoman Circuit Court has ordered the remand of a 33-year-old driver, Anthony Atsu Godbless, who stands accused of stealing a vehicle valued at GHS240,000. Godbless faces multiple charges, including attempting to commit crime, stealing, and causing unlawful damage. While he pleaded guilty to causing unlawful damage, he denied the charges of attempting to commit crime and stealing. According to Ghana News Agency, Presiding Judge Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit accepted Godbless’s guilty plea for the charge of causing unlawful damage, ruling that his explanation was consistent with the plea. Consequently, the judge entered the plea and decided to remand Godbless

Accra: Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are calling for action after a disturbing case of gang-defilement involving a 13-year-old girl, from Madina, Accra. The girl, a pupil of Madina No. 3 School, was allegedly assaulted by over 20 men, including teenagers, starting in February 2025. The assault has left her pregnant and emotionally shattered. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement from HRRG and copied to the agency in Accra said she has bravely shared her story, revealing that the main suspect, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, lured her with false promises before forcing her