Day: October 21, 2025

Accra: The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Safety Campaign, extending the sensitization programme to universities and other tertiary institutions across the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, spearheaded by the Authority’s Consumer Services Directorate in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs and Gas Directorates, forms part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to promote the safe and efficient use of LPG. This comes in the light of recent gas-related incidents in some institutions, including the explosion at the University of Development Studies (UDS) – Nyankpala Campus involving two students. As part of this

Accra: The staff of the Korean Embassy and various Korean agencies in Ghana have recently benefited from a comprehensive life support and first aid training. The initiative aims to ensure timely and effective emergency response within the Korean community while complementing Ghana’s broader efforts to enhance public awareness and emergency preparedness. According to Ghana News Agency, the event took place at the premises of the Korean Embassy in Accra and was a collaborative effort between the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and the Ghana National Ambulance Service. Mr. Alhassan Mohammed Mashud, Head of Special Operations and Emergency Preparedness at

Accra: The Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) Secretariat has received over 300 nominations ahead of the October 31, 2025, deadline. According to Ghana News Agency, the Secretariat described the response as ‘overwhelming,’ noting a departure from previous years’ last-minute submissions. “This year has seen a noticeable shift, with a good number of nominations coming in earlier than expected. This reflects stronger engagement and a growing sense of ownership among industry players,” it stated. Nominations opened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, inviting entries from individuals, companies, and institutions across the energy value chain. The GEA, now in its ninth year, seeks to

Sogakope: The leadership of the Ghana National Cadet Corps (GNCC) has inaugurated a week-long National Cadet Leadership Training Camp at Sogakope Senior High School in the Volta Region. The camp aims to foster discipline, loyalty, and patriotism among young leaders from across Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the training is being conducted under the theme ‘Discipline and Loyalty: A Call to Review and Reset’ and has gathered 717 cadets from all 16 regions of the country. Mr. Nicholas Nii Tettey-Amarteifio, the National Cadet Coordinator General of GNCC, emphasized that the camp is designed to enhance and refresh leadership skills

Accra: The historic Denkyira Kingdom on Monday vibrated in a spectacular celebration as it performed revered traditional rites for the grand installation and coronation of its 26th King, Odeefo Boamponsem IV. This momentous event, deeply rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, marked a new chapter in the kingdom’s illustrious history for growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, emerging from the royal Agona family, Odeefo Boamponsem IV succeeded the legendary 25th King, Odeefo Boamponsem III, who presided over the Denkyira Kingdom for 60 years, from 1955 to 2015. The coronation at Jukwa, the seat of the Denkyira Kingdom which

Accra: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into a reported case of alleged irregular acquisition of Ghanaian identity documents by two Indian nationals. A source at the CID confirmed to the Ghana News Agency that the Department had received a petition from Mr Amardeep Singh Hari, Chairman of IPMC Ghana, concerning Ms Niharika Handa and her son, Mr Punar Vasu Handa. According to Ghana News Agency, investigators have written to the Office of the Registrar of Companies, the Passport Office, and the National Identification Authority (NIA) to verify the authenticity of the documents

Accra: The Whistleblowers and Journalists Safety International Centre (WAJSIC) in partnership with Lazarus-Training Ltd has organised a training workshop aimed at equipping journalists with essential survival and safety skills when operating in high-risk zones: The four-day training focused on medical response, risk assessment, communication planning, and conflict management. According to Ghana News Agency, the training additionally covered crowd and conflict management, with discussions on journalists’ perceptions of risk. Participants were also taken through risk assessment techniques, learning to anticipate potential dangers before entering a conflict area and to plan accordingly for safer operations. Mr. Alistair Hollington, Course Director of the