Category: News

Sirigu: Naba Roland Atogumdeya Akwara III, Paramount Chief of the Sirigu Traditional Area, has cautioned the youth against reckless motorbike riding, particularly along the main road through the Sirigu market. He expressed concern over the growing disregard for road safety among young riders, who often ride at top speed without helmets, posing danger to themselves and others. According to Ghana News Agency, Naba Akwara III delivered a speech at the launch of his 10th Anniversary celebration and the maiden Azuko Cultural Festival. He warned, ‘I firmly warn motor riders, particularly the youth, not to speed around the market area where

Sekondi: Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has unveiled his strategic vision for the Ghana Navy during a five-day visit to the Western Naval Command at Sekondi in the Western Region. Speaking during the unveiling, he emphasised on the importance of maritime security, force readiness, professional development, support for the blue economy, and international partnerships. He called for discipline and teamwork among personnel to help protect the country’s maritime sector. According to Ghana News Agency, Rear Admiral Bessing acknowledged the existing challenges faced by personnel of the Ghana Navy, but praised them for their

Accra: The National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Madam Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has called for urgent action to protect the rights of vulnerable populations, particularly children, amid rising cases of child abuse in Ghana. The 2023 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey revealed that approximately 22 per cent of children aged 1 to 14 experience violent discipline, with reports of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse occurring with alarming frequency. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Ibrahimah’s call to action was prompted by a deeply disturbing video that recently surfaced on social media, depicting a 12-year-old child allegedly being

Sirigu: The Chiefs and people of the Sirigu Traditional Area are preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the reign of Azukodaana Naba Roland Atogumdeya Akwara III, the Paramount Chief of the area. Naba Akwara III, who was enskinned as Paramount Chief and President of the Sirigu Traditional Council on July 20, 2015, will be honored with a celebration scheduled from December 26 to December 30, 2025. The event, themed ‘A decade of leadership, unity and development,’ is expected to attract sons and daughters of Sirigu from both within and outside the traditional area. According to Ghana News Agency, the

River oti: River Oti, once a vital link for communities in Ghana’s Oti Region, now symbolizes neglect, frequent breakdowns, and daily struggles for the thousands who rely on its pontoons. According to Ghana News Agency, two pontoons were originally designated to serve the Oti corridor, facilitating riverine travel and supporting the transport of goods and passengers between Dambai and other riverbank communities. Yet, for years, one of these pontoons has sat idle, abandoned due to a lack of maintenance. The other, still operational, suffers from frequent mechanical failures that disrupt lives and livelihoods. The non-functional pontoon, rusting in disuse, stands

Cape coast: The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has appealed to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to urgently reactivate the process for passing the Surveying Council Bill, which expired with the previous Parliament. According to Ghana News Agency, the Bill is critical to enhancing regulatory clarity, professionalism, and public interest protection in land, property, and infrastructure development. Mr. Kofi Obeng-Ayirebi, President of GhIS, made the call during a visit by the national executive delegation to members of the Institution in the Central Region. The visit aimed to reinforce the national leadership’s commitment to inclusiveness, decentralisation, and regional participation

Aboadze: Students from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) have undertaken an industrial tour of Twyford Ghana Ceramics Company Limited’s Sanitary Ware Factory in Aboadze, Western Region, to bridge academic knowledge with practical industry experience. The visit provided students with firsthand exposure to Twyford’s manufacturing processes and technology, demonstrating how raw materials are converted into tiles and sanitary ware products for both local and international markets. According to Ghana News Agency, the students learned about the company’s operations, corporate culture, and potential career paths for young professionals. A significant moment during the tour was a session with a