Day: August 24, 2025

Accra: Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and driving development in his constituency. On Friday, Mr. Agbana welcomed the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ketu North and the constituency executives of the NDC to his parliamentary office. He described the visit as a moment of shared pride, noting that the office was a product of their collective struggle and effort. According to Ghana News Agency, as part of the day’s activities, the MP led the delegation to pay courtesy calls on

Accra: The Volta Region has officially inaugurated the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) with a colourful matriculation and induction ceremony at the Jubilee Park in Ho, marking a new phase in skills development and youth empowerment. The event, held on Saturday, brought together a cohort of apprentices, master craft persons, government officials, and community stakeholders. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was graced by Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, and Mr. Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA). Mr. Gunu, in his keynote address, described the programme as a pivotal step in

North dayi: Madam Joycelyn Quashie, the Member of Parliament for North Dayi, has launched the ‘Let There Be Light Project,’ aimed at providing streetlights across the constituency to enhance security, improve visibility, and create safer communities. The project, which will begin on September 1 and run until December 1, 2025, is expected to transform the constituency’s night-time environment by illuminating streets, towns, and villages that have long struggled with inadequate lighting. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative seeks to address safety concerns and ensure residents enjoy peace of mind, especially during the festive season when movement and social activities

Otaakrom: All preparations are complete for the 27th Annual National Women’s Conference organized by the women’s wing of the Islamic Mission Secretariat (IMS). The event is scheduled to take place at Otaakrom in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region from Thursday, August 28 to Sunday, August 31, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Hajia Mamiram Suleiman Nketia, the National Secretary for the Wing, highlighted the theme for this year’s conference: ‘The role of a Muslim woman in nation building through commitment’. The conference will witness the presence of notable figures such as the First

Atebubu: Police at Atebubu in the Bono East Region has retrieved a lifeless body of a man believed to be in his 50s at New-Konkrompe, a farming community in the Atebubu/Amantin Municipality of the region. Residents in the town woke up to discover the nearly decomposed body tied with a rope hanging on a tree at a refuse dumpsite in the area on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the police, in consultation with the chiefs of New-Konkrompe, have since buried the body, as reported by a police source. However, some residents informed the agency that the

Accra: Ghana is set to host the maiden edition of the Creatives Connect Afrika Forum and Festival, a continental gathering aimed at unlocking the potential of Africa’s creative economy, with a projected market size of 1.4 billion. The initiative, launched by the Black Star Experience Secretariat in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and African Tourism Partners (ATP), will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and creatives from all 54 African countries. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum will take place from November 25 to 28, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.

Obogu: Mrs. Christiana Agyapong, wife of New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has visited Obogu in the Asante Akim South District to console families of the victims of the recent tragic accident on the Atwedie-Juaso stretch of the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The crash, which involved members of the Savior Church of Ghana, claimed 16 lives and left four others injured, plunging the community into mourning. According to Ghana News Agency, during her visit last Friday, Mrs. Agyapong spent time with the bereaved mothers and relatives, offering words of encouragement and solidarity. She emphasized the collective nature of the