Day: October 23, 2025

Nabdam: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Nabdam District has held a civic engagement session to empower women’s groups with the knowledge and skills needed to fight corruption and promote the rule of law in their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together 60 women, including dressmakers, hairdressers, traders, and representatives of faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as young women from the informal sector. The engagement formed part of a nationwide initiative under the project ‘Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption,’ being implemented by the NCCE with

Ellembelle: The Ellembelle District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Western Region has engaged women groups to empower them with practical knowledge on legal frameworks enacted to fight corruption in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement held at Nkroful was attended by participants from the Hairdressers and Tailors Association, the Church of Pentecost, Nkroful Youth Association, and market women. It was part of the NCCE’s ‘Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption’ project, aiming to equip young people with knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights,

Sogakope: The South Tongu District Assembly has conducted a public hearing on its Draft Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026-2029 at the District Assembly Hall in Sogakope. The event is a statutory requirement under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), Section 86, which mandates district assemblies to engage stakeholders in reviewing draft development plans before adoption by the General Assembly. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mohammed Abu Shiraz, the District Planning Officer, stated that the hearing followed the completion of the draft plan, which outlines key developmental priorities for the next four years. He emphasized the importance of

Shama: The Shama Traditional Council has held a crucial stakeholder meeting to deepen collaboration between the Council and companies operating within the Shama Municipality. The meeting was chaired by Osagyefo Kwaw Fraiku IV, the President of the Council, and saw the participation of chiefs, queen mothers, and representatives from key institutions, including Twyford Ghana Ceramic Factory, the Volta River Authority (VRA), local banks, Police Service, Fire Service, and Lands Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, the discussions focused on corporate registration with the Council, participation in traditional activities, sponsorship management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance, employment opportunities for locals, and

Accra: A 65-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gladys, has reportedly been murdered by her nephew in the Breman-Benin community of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region. She was reportedly beheaded by her nephew, Kojo Sam unprovoked. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic event took place at around 1215 hours on Monday, October 20, 2025, when the suspect allegedly forced his way into the victim’s room, armed with a pestle and struck her several times. He then dragged her outside, stabbed her repeatedly, and ultimately beheaded her. Some residents and relatives revealed that the suspect had previously threatened to kill

Kadjebi: The Kadjebi Traditional Council (KTC) has expressed concerns and raises objection to ongoing to construct a mosque on a parcel of land belonging to the Kadjebi District Assembly. The land is allegedly being undertaken without prior consultation, consent, or approval from the traditional authority. According to Ghana News Agency, in a formal statement issued by the Council, the chiefs noted that as custodians of the land and cultural demands of the Kadjebi Traditional Area, they are mandated under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759) to play a central role in all matters relating

Kumasi: Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has deployed a special investigations team to support inquiries into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese, in Kumasi. The team includes homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, indicated that preliminary investigations revealed that on October 16, 2025, a man identified as Issah, who claimed to be the deceased’s brother, took him to Manhyia Hospital with multiple abdominal injuries. Issah reportedly informed the police that the victim had been involved in