Day: October 30, 2025

President Mahama and Parliament Urged to Push Anti-LGBTQI Bill

Accra: The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has called on Parliament and the President to pass and assent respectively the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 promptly without further delay. Mr. Moses Foh-Amoaning, the Executive Secretary of the Coalition at a news conference in Accra, said the Bill which for years, reflected the moral conscience and cultural identity of the nation, had remained stalled. According to Ghana News Agency, the source indicated that Parliament appeared hesitant on the next steps, while the President, who assured Ghanaians that he would sign the

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Women Encouraged to Lead in Anti-Corruption Efforts

Gwollu: Women have been advised to be agents of change in the fight against corruption by speaking up against acts of corruption and championing the values of honesty, fairness, and transparency wherever they find themselves. They have been recognised as having the power and potential to influence and shape ethical behaviours in families, workplaces, communities, and within the groups they belong to. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Moses Batong, the Programmes Manager for SAVE-Ghana, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), gave the advice at Gwollu in the Sissala West District during a civic engagement with women’s groups on the rule of

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Denkyirahene Pays Homage to Mfuom River ‘Boodiawuram’ Before Entering Abankesieso

Dunkwa-on-offin: A deeply symbolic traditional rite has been performed for the newly enstooled Denkyirahene, Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV, to pay homage to the Mfuom river ‘Boodiawuram’ before making his grand entry into Abankesieso, the ceremonial grounds of Dunkwa-on-Offin. According to Ghana News Agency, the sacred ritual, which was held on Wednesday evening, formed a vital part of Denkyira’s rich culture, purification, renewal, and spiritual guidance for the new ruler. The Denkyirahene, adorned in resplendent black cloth, was accompanied by a retinue of chiefs, elders, and traditional priests to the banks of the revered river, believed to be the spiritual protector

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CRS Empowers Bolgatanga Youth to Prevent Violent Extremism

Bolgatanga: Forty young men and women from youth groups in the Bolgatanga Municipality and surrounding areas have completed a two-day capacity-building training aimed at equipping them with skills in conflict resolution and peacebuilding to help prevent violent extremism in their communities. The initiative is part of the second phase of the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Social Accountability (PoVETSA II) project, implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in collaboration with the National Peace Council (NPC) and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), with funding from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Ghana News Agency, the PoVETSA

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Martha Akoibea Anang Wins Prestigious African Woman of Uncommon Legacy Award

Accra: Madam Martha Akoibea Anang, a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for youth empowerment, has been honoured with the prestigious African Woman of Uncommon Legacy Award for her steadfast commitment to human development. The author and social entrepreneur was celebrated for her life-changing contributions to education, career guidance, and her relentless drive to eradicate youth unemployment in Ghana and Africa over the years. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Anang received the honours at the 2025 African Woman of Uncommon Legacy Award and Conference (AWOULAAC) in Uncommon Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Service in Accra. She embarked on her quest to transform

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Students in Anlo Celebrate Children’s Hogbetsotso Durbar with Cultural Pride

Anlo: Students in Anlo in the Volta Region have celebrated the 2025 edition of Children’s Hogbetsotso durbar with immense pride and enthusiasm at Keta-Dzelukope Roman Catholic Basic School in the Keta Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, the vibrant celebration was an integral part of the 63rd edition of the Anlo Hogbetsotso festival, focusing on promoting cultural heritage among young generations. The durbar also played a significant role in instilling a sense of pride and identity in children for the continuation of Anlo’s rich cultural legacy. Madam Charity Gomado, a Basic school teacher at Keta, in an interview, said that

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Newly Crowned Guantuahema Advocates for Unity and Peace in Abura Dunkwa

Abura dunkwa: The newly crowned Guantuahema, Nanahemaa Efua Yeborwa II, has called on the residents of Abura Dunkwa to focus on unity and peace as essential components for the town’s development. According to Ghana News Agency, Nanahemaa Efua Yeborwa II emphasized the importance of peaceful co-existence among residents, urging them to safeguard each other’s interests for the benefit of community development. She highlighted that without peace, it would be challenging to lead effectively and bring about infrastructural advancements that would benefit all inhabitants. Nanahemaa Yeborwa II stated, “Let us unite and help one another because without that it will be

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