Day: October 23, 2025

Accra: Dr Bryan Acheampong has once again proven his worth in Ghanaian politics by clearing the air on the fertiliser distribution during his tenure as the Minister of Food and Agriculture. Addressing recent misinformation about fertiliser distribution during the 2024 elections, the former Minister made it clear that integrity guided every decision under his watch. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Acheampong explained during his regional campaign tour that when he took over as Minister, Ghana was facing several challenges in the agriculture sector. He emphasized that during one of the most severe droughts in recent years, a national relief

Accra: The Defence Press Corps on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, the Chief of the Army Staff, to congratulate him on his appointment and pledge its support towards achieving his vision for the Ghana Army. The meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the media and the military, enhancing collaboration for the benefit of national security. According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation was led by Mr. Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, Dean of the Defence Press Corps (DPC), and included notable members such as Mr. Kofi Ampeah-Woode, a former Dean; Miss Christiana Afua Nyarko, Financial

Lambussie: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in the Lambussie District has organized a town hall meeting to empower women groups on the rule of law and the fight against corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the project, supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and co-funded by the European Union (EU), aimed to equip women with practical knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights, and legal frameworks, including the Whistleblower Act, Domestic Violence Act, and the Right to Information Act. The initiative, held under the theme ‘Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption

Nkonsia: A downpour has caused havoc at Nkonsia, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, displacing about 600 residents in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the rains, which accompanied incessant storms and lightning, hit the community Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025. The severe weather badly affected about 86 houses, ripped up classroom blocks, and uprooted some trees in the locality. During a visit to the farming community on Wednesday, Mr. Tangba Kuyab, the Assembly Member for the Nkonsia Electoral Area, appealed for support. He noted that the displaced persons were currently staying with their

Accra: Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has made a heartfelt appeal to women across the nation to prioritize their health by engaging in regular medical check-ups, with a strong focus on cancer screening. Speaking at a breast cancer awareness and screening exercise organized by the GTA in Accra, Mrs Houadjeto highlighted the critical importance of early screening for the timely detection of breast cancer. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs Houadjeto emphasized the urgency of early detection in combating breast cancer, stating, “Some people don’t even get the urgency to come and

Sampa: The Bono Regional Police Command has assured teachers at Sampa in the Jaman North District of their full protection and safety, amid lingering tensions from a protracted chieftaincy dispute and attendant recurring clashes. Sampa, the district capital, has been experiencing violent clashes between the two traditional chieftaincy feuding factions in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeela, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the Police Administration, said the command had engaged some schools in the township and assured the protection and safety of the teachers and school children.

Accra: The Volta Youth in Agriculture (VYA) has commended Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku for choosing Ho in the Volta Region to host this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the group described the decision as a bold and commendable step that highlights the government’s commitment to recognising the contributions of farmers across the country, particularly those in the Volta Region. In a press release dated October 20, and signed by Madam Mawutor Joy Fianawle, Public Relations Officer of the group, the VYA said the move underscored the importance of agriculture to the region’s economy. Madam Fianawle