Day: July 16, 2025

Agona nyakrom: The Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council has officially disowned Opanyin Kwesi Gyan, also known as Frank Asiedu, who was allegedly installed as the Chief of Agona Abodom without the consent of the Omanhene, Okofo Katakyi Nyakoh Eku X. According to Ghana News Agency, Opanyin Gyan had claimed the title Nana Osam Dadzie Obrempong XI, but his installation did not follow the customary protocols required by the region’s traditions. The Omanhene, responsible for maintaining peace and overseeing the area’s customs, took decisive action by banning the 2025 Akwambo festival scheduled for August to prevent potential conflicts. During a press conference

Accra: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has directed the newly formed board of the Greater Accra Region Lands Commission to tackle illegal multiple land sales and landguard activities in the region. The Minister emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to facilitate investment opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Buah highlighted that illegal encroachments, landguardism, boundary disputes, unauthorized constructions on waterways, land-related litigations, and overall indiscipline have been hindering investments in the region. He urged the new board to address these challenges promptly and effectively. The directive was given during the inauguration of

Bawku: The National Democratic Congress Majority Caucus in Parliament condemned the actions of the military during an operation in Bawku on Sunday, July 13, 2025, which resulted in an alleged six deaths and over 20 injuries. According to Ghana News Agency, the incident also saw the demolition of a statue of the Overlord of the Kusaug Traditional Area, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, and reports of looting civilian shops. At a news conference on Tuesday in Parliament House, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tempane, Madam Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, called on the Ghana Armed Forces to issue

Accra: The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has extended its warmest congratulations to Madam Jemilat Jawulah Mahamah and Mrs Esther Gyebi-Donkor on their appointment as Board Chairperson and Board Member, respectively, of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA). According to Ghana News Agency, the Association, in a statement signed by Mr Samson Asaki Awingobit, the Executive Secretary, stated that their appointments were not only a reflection of the President’s confidence in their competence and depth of experience in the maritime industry, but also a celebration of their exceptional contributions to Ghana’s maritime and port development. It noted that Madam

Berekum: Customers of Northern Electricity Distribution Company NEDCo’s Sunyani Area Office in Berekum East owe the company GHC32 million in unpaid electricity bills, according to Station Officer Eric Anin Donkor. He said the huge debt was hampering the company’s operations, adding that NEDCo was determined to retrieve at least GHC20 million through an ongoing mass disconnection exercise. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking to the media during phase seven of the company’s revenue mobilization and loss control initiative, Mr. Donkor said many defaulting customers had already been disconnected from the national grid. He stressed that customers would remain disconnected until

Accra: Madam Kate Addo, Coordinating Director of Public Affairs Subdivision, Parliament of Ghana, has cautioned the public against the dangers of online misinformation, reiterating the need for digital literacy and responsible online behavior. She emphasized the importance of protecting digital spaces from the harmful effects of disinformation, misinformation, and various forms of cybercrime, which could erode public trust and individual safety. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Addo made this appeal during her keynote address at the Sixth Annual Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) Fellowship for 2025 in Accra. The fellowship, organized by E-Governance and the Internet Governance Foundation

According to ghana news agency:DS Year 3 Project in 10 communities within the Ho Municipality. This project is part of a national initiative supported by GAVI through the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, targeting 100 districts and municipalities across the country. In Ho, GOSANET is active in Sokode Gborgame, Goshon City (Ho), Hodzo Ve, Ho Fiave, Hodzoga, Ho Tsiyikpota, Akoefe, Taviefe Deme, Hofedo, and Sokode Lokoe. Mr. Atidzah stressed that, with GAVI’s support, GOSANET would continue strengthening health systems and mobilizing communities to achieve equitable immunization coverage in underserved areas. During the outreach, Mr. Atidzah educated congregants on routine