Category: News

Ada: The bereaved family of Terkpehnor Sappor, a 23-year-old commercial motorbike (Okada) rider who was brutally murdered in the Ada East District, has appealed to the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest the perpetrators and deliver justice. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Yomo Korkor Obodai, the grandmother of the deceased, made an emotional appeal through the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ada East, Mr. Kenneth Kabu Kanor, urging authorities to act swiftly. ‘I am poor and penniless. I have no one but the state to rely on. Please, help us find those who did this to my

Accra: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has promoted Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon to Lance Corporal for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners. The promotion was announced at an all-ranks durbar held at Burma Hall in Accra to recognise the soldier’s integrity and professionalism. According to Ghana News Agency, Lance Corporal Teye-Tsu, personnel of the GAF’s Department of Public Relations, was deployed on guard duties at Bibiani Gold Mines in the Western Region when he encountered a group of artisanal miners who attempted to bribe him for access to the

Accra: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with the Korea Foundation For International Health (KOFIH), successfully held a multi-sectorial conference, advocating for enhanced diabetes and hypertension management in Ghana. The conference aimed to address the escalating prevalence of these chronic diseases and devise effective management strategies. According to Ghana News Agency, the multi-sectorial conference took place in Accra, focusing on strategizing approaches to tackle the rising cases of diabetes and hypertension in the country. The event was organized by the NHIA’s Research, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate and featured roundtable discussions that brought together policymakers, health professionals, researchers,

Accra: Ms. Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, Chief Reporter at the Ghana News Agency, has been honoured for excellence in maternal health reporting by the National Population Council (NPC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The award, presented during World Population Day celebrations in Accra, recognised her outstanding contributions to journalism focused on maternal health in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Angelina Kodua Nyanor, Executive Director of the National Population Council, praised her for the depth and dedication of her reporting, noting its impact in highlighting challenges confronting women and the healthcare sector nationwide. ‘Her storytelling and persistent

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Region is preparing fervently to host the 2025 edition of the PANAFEST/Emancipation Day celebration, with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) leading the charge to ensure a successful and memorable event. According to Ghana News Agency, this year’s event officially begins on the evening of July 17 and includes a durbar of chiefs and people of the region on July 18, at the Pikworo Slave Camp in Nania, near Paga, in the Kassena-Nankana West District. The celebration will feature a blend of cultural, historical, and artistic activities aimed at reflecting on the transatlantic slave trade, showcasing the

Asuogyaman: The Asuogyaman District is gearing up to play a pivotal role in the government’s proposed Volta Economic Corridor initiative, with a focus on irrigation, tourism, investment, and environmental preservation. According to Ghana News Agency, district authorities are collaborating with chiefs and residents to work alongside stakeholders, aiming to leverage Volta Lake for irrigation and tourism under a private sector-led model. Mr. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive of Asuogyaman, stated that the Assembly would align with President Dramani Mahama’s vision by assisting private sector actors in streamlining regulatory procedures while maintaining the integrity of existing systems. The corridor project is

Accra: The newly elected executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Upper East Region have been officially sworn in to lead the association for the next three years. According to Ghana News Agency, the swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Upper East Regional Supervising High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah, who administered both the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance to the four-member executive team. The new executives include Mr. Albert Sore as Regional Chairman, Mr. Joshua Asaah as Vice Chairman, Mr. Anthony Adongo Apubeo as Secretary, and Mr. Raymond Wegwi as Treasurer.