Day: September 14, 2025

Accra: Apostle Kwadwo Safo, Founder of the Kristo Asafo Church, has passed away, as announced by his family on Sunday. The family expressed their profound sorrow and deepest grief over the loss of Ghana’s esteemed man of God, who was celebrated as a technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, affectionately known as ‘Kantanka, the African Star.’ According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Madam Adwoa Safoa, Apostle Safo’s daughter and former Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The statement described Apostle Safo as a true genius and

Tamale: Assistant Chief Fire Officer Grade Two (ACFOII) Mr. Jacob Hagan has officially retired from the Ghana National Fire Service after 33 years of active service. According to Ghana News Agency, the colourful retirement ceremony was held at the Northern Regional Headquarters of the Service in Tamale and was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Northern Regional Minister, the Savannah Regional Fire Service Commander, and heads of other security services. Before his retirement, ACFOII Mr. Hagan served as the Northern Regional Accountant and later as the Second-in-Command to the Northern Regional Commander. He eventually became the substantive Northern Regional Commander,

Accra: The Rotary Club of Wa has commissioned six new water facilities across three districts in the Upper West Region, aiming to enhance access to potable water for local communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the project includes five hand-pumped boreholes located in the Kakalaazu and Nadowli-Ganga communities of the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Fian and Bussie-Nayirkori in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District, and Samambo in the Wa West District. Additionally, a mechanized borehole has been installed in the Domangyili community in the Wa West District. This initiative is expected to benefit more than 7,000 residents, particularly women and girls who traditionally bear the

Cape coast: A security man with the Central Regional House of Chiefs, identified as Mr. Awumesi, was crushed to death on Saturday morning by a fully loaded cargo truck at Nkafoa Junction in Cape Coast. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident occurred when the truck, carrying bales of assorted second-hand items from Accra and headed for Abidjan in C´te d’Ivoire, got involved in an accident at approximately 10:10 hours. The truck, with registration AW 3475 – 21, tipped over on its passenger side, trapping Mr. Awumesi for several hours. Rescue efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service, Police

Accra: A tragic motor accident that occurred around 18:30 hours on Saturday, at Twifo Darmang in the Twifo-Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region, has claimed one life, causing a passenger to allegedly lose a testicle in the process. According to Ghana News Agency, Kofi Agyabeng, a native of Twifo Nyenase and a footballer with the Soccer Academy, unfortunately died on the spot when his motorcycle collided with a Toyota vehicle with registration number GR-2020-18. The crash left several passengers injured, with one reportedly losing a testicle. The injured victims were rushed to the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Hospital for treatment,

Tamale: A four-day inception workshop for the Addressing Climate Vulnerability through Nature-Based Solution Using Transdisciplinary Engagement of Wetland Communities (AV-STEC) Project has been held in Tamale to officially commence project activities and foster collaboration among international partners. According to Ghana News Agency, the project seeks to tackle the impact of climate change, particularly flooding caused by the Bagre Dam spillage in Burkina Faso, on communities in Ghana’s Upper East, North East, and Savannah Regions, as well as parts of Burkina Faso within the enclave of the Bagre Dam. It is part of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) initiative, a

Sekondi-takoradi: The Two Garrison Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched its first newsletter, ‘The Trident’, aimed at serving as a communication platform and promoting the activities of the garrison within the military community. According to Ghana News Agency, the newsletter was introduced to highlight the operational achievements, ceremonial duties, and everyday efforts of personnel within the garrison. Naval Captain Michael Cudjoe, Chairman of the Newsletter Editorial Board, emphasized the significance of the launch during the event held in Essipong, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. He stated that ‘The Trident’ represents the unity of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, reflecting