Category: News

Sekondi-takoradi: Friends of the Nation (FoN) has joined the Planning and Coordinating Unit of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) in a city-wide monitoring exercise aimed at assessing the status of ongoing development projects within the metropolis. The monitoring exercise aimed to track the progress of infrastructure projects to determine their level of completion and identify any challenges, while also engaging with institutions to better understand their development needs. According to Ghana News Agency, these insights would help shape the Assembly’s next Medium-Term Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2029. Speaking during the exercise, Mr. Robert Amo, Programs Manager at

Accra: Parliament on Thursday passed the Social Protection Bill into law, aiming to streamline social services and mobilize resources to support vulnerable groups within society. The legislation is designed to provide legal backing to the institutional framework for social protection programs targeting specific groups, including children, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Helen Adjoa Ntoso, Chairperson of the Parliament’s Gender and Social Protection Committee, presented the report at the plenary. She stated that the legislation would enhance the capacity of the sector Ministry to deliver emergency services to vulnerable populations in the country. The

Accra: Swimming star Leon Marchand broke the 200 metre medley world record with his performance in the men’s semi-finals at the World Aquatics championships on Wednesday. The French swimmer clocked 1 minute 52.69 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 1:54.00 minutes set by American Ryan Lochte in 2011. According to Ghana News Agency, Marchand expressed disbelief at his achievement, stating, “I can’t believe it right now. I knew I would get close because I felt really good today, the preparation was good.” Marchand, who secured four individual gold medals at his home Games last summer, is solely competing in the

Accra: Dr Alphaeus Asamoah Amoasi, an Optometrist with the Entrance University Hospital, has cautioned the public to desist from touching their eyes without caution or clean hands to prevent eye infections and problems. He emphasized the risks associated with touching the eyes with unclean hands, which could lead to serious infections and eye conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Amoasi highlighted that such misconduct could result in infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye), styes, and more severe issues such as corneal ulcers. He advised the use of sunglasses or UV-protected glasses when outdoors to prevent conditions like cataracts, pterygium, macular

Tamale: Hajia Lamnatu Adam, Executive Director of Songtaba, emphasized the need to invest in young women’s leadership, describing it as vital to inclusive and sustainable development. ‘It is time to invest in women’s empowerment. Young women deserve real seats at the table where policies are made. Their voices matter, and their leadership is critical to the transformation we all seek,’ she said. According to Ghana News Agency, she made the remarks at a regional consultative forum to promote inclusive leadership and amplify the voices of young women across northern Ghana. It was organised by Songtaba, a non-governmental organisation on the

Somanya: Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, Eastern Regional Minister, has brokered a temporary truce with youth groups in the Krobo area following the suspension of a planned protest over the deteriorating condition of the Somanya-Kpong road. The demonstration, initially scheduled to pressure authorities into addressing the long-neglected road, was called off after a high-level meeting between the Minister and leaders of the advocacy groups Kloma Gbi and Kloma Hengme. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting also included Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs) from Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo, and district security officials. Speaking to the media after the meeting held

Keta: Residents in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have commended MTN Ghana for their contribution to achieving zero maternal fatalities at the Keta Municipal Hospital over the past year, from July 2024 to July 2025. This remarkable achievement is attributed to the collaborative efforts of the hospital staff, administration, and stakeholders, including MTN Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Senam Aladey, a lactating mother and Keta resident, emphasized the importance of recognizing and applauding MTN Ghana’s contributions to the hospital’s success. She highlighted MTN Ghana’s instrumental role in supporting maternal health initiatives, notably through the commissioning of