Category: News

Nadowli: The Nadowli-Kaleo District directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young people to be advocates of transparency and good governance in their communities to propel national and community development. It said young people had a critical role to play in fighting corruption, safeguarding democratic governance, and promoting accountability at the community level. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Der Tambile, the Nadowli-Kaleo District Director of the NCCE, made the call at Nadowli during a civic engagement session with youth groups from various trade associations and organizations in the district on the rule of

Sekondi: The validation stakeholder engagements for Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the ‘Sankofa Project’, have commenced in Sekondi in the Western Region. The engagement is aimed at discussing and validating research findings and incorporating indigenous knowledge in policy formulation and implementation. According to Ghana News Agency, the ISIPSK project is implemented by the University of St Andrews in partnership with the Fisheries Commission of Ghana (FC), the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), and the Fisheries Committee for the West and Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC). The stakeholder engagement provided

Accra: A Pakistani military helicopter crashed in the mountainous north of the country, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board, officials reported. This tragic incident marks the second helicopter crash in the region within a month. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter was on a rescue mission in response to recent floods in the Diamer area of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is near Pakistan’s border with China. Regional government spokesman Faizullah Faraq stated that an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash, with initial assessments suggesting a technical fault. The crash

Accra: Girls and young women have been encouraged to remain focused and steadfast in the pursuit of their life goals despite any challenges that they may encounter along the journey. They have also been advised to take a cue from females who had succeeded in many endeavours through determination, focus, and hard work amidst the challenges they faced. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Yvonne Enyelko-anu Tengan, a Geometric Engineer at the Upper West Regional Lands Commission, emphasized, “You can do anything you want to do, no matter the situation you find yourself.” She was speaking during a panel discussion

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects over their involvement in the Omanjor Chief’s Palace violence during the Homowo Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release issued by Superintendent of Police, Ms Juliana Obeng, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, stated that acting on intelligence, a team from the Accra Regional Police Command and Special Support Unit from the National Headquarters arrested Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a private security officer, on August 30, and Newton Alotey, 26, a dispatch rider, on August 31. They were arrested over their suspected roles

Atebubu: The Atebubu branch of the Brong-Ahafo Catholic Cooperative Society for Development Limited (BACCSOD) in the Bono East Region has announced the provision of financial support to 114 farmer and trader groups to enhance their economic activities. These beneficiaries are located across 19 communities, including New Konkrompe, Jato Zongo, Abour, Akokoa, Famfour, Sabidi, Kumfia, Fakwasi, Kokofu, and Garadima, among other farming communities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Alice Kupour, the General Manager of the Atebubu branch of the BACCSOD, shared this development during the Ninth Annual General Meeting held in Atebubu. She encouraged customers to utilize the Mobile App

Accra: The Ghana Muslim Mission Women’s Fellowship (GMMWF) has held its 14th National Conference in Accra, with a call on Muslim women to help build a more equitable and sustainable society. According to Ghana News Agency, Hajia Mariama Obeng, the National Coordinator of the Fellowship, emphasized the invaluable contributions of Muslim women to society, highlighting their role in creating opportunities for themselves and their communities. The theme of the conference, ‘Muslim women of faith and social justice: Building a sustainable future’, aligns with the Fellowship’s mission to empower women and promote justice. Hajia Obeng stressed the connection between faith and