Category: News

Accra: The mortal remains of late Torgbui Esru II, Chief of Dzuefe-Gbordome in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Tsifodze Kofe. Known in his private life as Temple Chris Kwami Tsifodze, he was born on September 25, 1955, to Amega Sofehu Tsifodze and Madam Dashie Agbodeka. According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbui Esru II held an MBA in Banking and Finance and made significant contributions to both the financial and traditional sectors. He served as the General Manager of Avenor Rural Bank PLC from 2005 to 2016 and was the

Accra: The Oti Region marked World Tourism Day with a meaningful tree planting ceremony at Dream Village, a pioneering agricultural tourism initiative. The event brought together stakeholders, hoteliers, and members of school tourist clubs from the Oti Senior High Technical as well as the Yabram Community Day School, to discuss the importance of sustainable tourism practices and their role in shaping the future of the industry. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was held on the theme: ‘Sustainable Tourism Transform,’ emphasizing the importance of environmentally friendly practices in the tourism industry. The participants were encouraged to plant trees and

Accra: The Effutu Traditional Council, spearheaded by Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of Effutu State, has underscored the imperative for traditional authorities in regions plagued by illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey,’ to actively participate in governmental efforts to eradicate this issue. According to Ghana News Agency, Neenyi Ghartey, addressing the media during the Council’s meeting at Akroful in the Effutu Municipality, highlighted the significant damage to vegetation and contamination of water bodies due to galamsey activities. He emphasized the crucial role of traditional rulers in safeguarding natural resources, stating that the government alone cannot tackle this menace without the involvement

Bolgatanga: Right Reverend Dennis Dabukari Tong, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, has called upon Christians, especially Anglicans, to remain steadfast in their faith and active in service by positively responding to God’s instructions toward service and humanity. “If you are steadfast in faith, it leads you to becoming active in service of the church and to humanity,” he emphasized during his sermon at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Bolgatanga. According to Ghana News Agency, Bishop Tong urged believers to channel their wealth and possessions into service, stating, “We can demonstrate our faith by action. Your works

Accra: About 30 journalists and media practitioners from across Ghana have received intensive training in investigative journalism and anti-corruption reporting to equip them with the skills to strengthen accountability journalism and expose corruption. The three-day workshop, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), formed part of activities to strengthen the media’s role in promoting democracy and good governance. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was the first in a series on anti-corruption reporting, Right to Information Act, and data journalism on the theme: ‘Countering Corruption through Accountability Journalism and

Accra: Members of the Agona Abodom Widows Association have unanimously appealed to the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, for financial support through her Foundation. They are seeking assistance with clothing and relief from various challenges they are facing. According to Ghana News Agency, the members of the Association revealed that they are enduring pain, grief, sicknesses, and hunger. Many have been displaced from their matrimonial homes and have lost cocoa farms, which they acquired with their spouses, to their in-laws. These issues were discussed at a meeting of the Association held in Agona Abodom, located in the Agona West Municipality,

Accra: The National Association of Licensed Paralegals and Legal Executives (NALPLE) has been officially unveiled as a professional body in Ghana, marking what stakeholders described as a milestone in strengthening the country’s justice delivery system. The unveiling, which coincided with the induction of new members, took place at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (AITI-KACE) in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ebenezer Teye Dzabaku-Ocansey, Co-Founder and President of NALPLE, speaking at the launch, said the event symbolised the realisation of a vision to institutionalise the role of paralegals and legal executives in the justice system.