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Mfantseman Pragyia Riders Association Takes Initiative to Repair Local Roads

Mfantseman: The Pragyia Riders Association (PRA) in the Central Region’s Mfantseman Municipality has launched an initiative to repair potholes in the area, aiming to improve road safety for residents and commuters. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, named ‘Obia bedidi,’ focuses on repairing numerous potholes that have worsened due to recent heavy rains. The project has already started in Mankessim, a key commercial area in the municipality, targeting the damaged Volta Bar Road and the Mankessim-Cape Coast Highway. This effort is a collaborative undertaking with local authorities, security agencies, and the media. Mr. Adu Gyamfi Marfo, Patron of PRA,

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President Mahama Urges Students to Embrace STEM for Future Growth

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the essential role of science education in shaping the future of Ghana, urging students to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for national progress. He highlighted the significant impact of STEM on Ghana’s socioeconomic development during his speech at the opening of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) high-level meeting in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day event, organized by the AAS in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, the African Union (AU), African Scientific Research, Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC), and AfroChampions, aimed to celebrate the achievements towards Africa’s Science,

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Engineer Jailed for GHS150,000 Tipper Truck Fraud

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced an agricultural engineer to 36 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding a businessman of GHS150,000 under the pretext of procuring a tipper truck. Presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, the court found Abraham Asudam, 43, guilty of defrauding by false pretenses, despite his initial not guilty plea. The convict had allegedly collected the money from Mr. George Asudam in December 2020, claiming he could secure the vehicle through partners in Belgium. According to Ghana News Agency, the sentence considered Asudam’s status as a first-time offender and the time he had already spent

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VRCC Holds First Meeting of the Year, Charts Bold Paths for Development

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has held its first Council Meeting, with a call for stronger collaboration among key stakeholders to drive the development agenda of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, held in Ho on Thursday, July 3, 2025, brought together all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Presiding Members, Coordinating Directors, Heads of Departments, and other regional stakeholders. In his sessional address, Volta Regional Minister James Gunu emphasized the urgent need to strengthen peace and security, stimulate economic growth, modernize agriculture, enhance infrastructure, and improve social services across the region. Mr. Gunu expressed

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President Mahama Pledges New Facilities for SDA College of Education

Koforidua: President John Dramani Mahama has assured the SDA College of Education in Koforidua of the government’s plans to provide them with a male hostel and a multi-purpose lecture hall complex and auditorium. The President made this announcement while launching the Government’s ‘No Fees Stress Policy’ initiative at the college. According to Ghana News Agency, the pledge came in response to a request from Professor Vincent Adzahlie-Mensah, the Principal of the SDA College of Education. The principal had requested government support for a multi-purpose lecture hall and auditorium, which he noted would be named after President Mahama. The ‘No Fees

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Businessman Allegedly Defrauds Chief by Impersonating Presidential Secretary

Accra: A 40-year-old businessman has been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court following accusations of impersonating President Mahama’s Executive Secretary to defraud a traditional ruler. Nurudeen Abdul Ganew is accused of collecting GHS 50,000 from Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, the Paramount Chief of Abeadze Traditional Area and Vice President of National House of Chiefs, under the pretense of securing an auctioned Toyota Land Cruiser. According to Ghana News Agency, the ex-convict Ganew, whose plea was not taken, faces charges of impersonation, defrauding by false pretenses, and money laundering. He is scheduled to reappear in court on July 7, 2025. The

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Keta Municipal Assembly Confirms Outbreak of Avian Influenza

Keta: The Keta Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as Bird Flu. The Veterinary Regional Laboratory in the area has verified the outbreak, urging residents to refrain from consuming birds to prevent further transmission. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release issued on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and signed by Mr. Bernard Lawer, the Municipality Veterinary Officer, called on all poultry farmers and the public to implement biosecurity measures to curb the spread of the disease. Residents have been advised to report any unusual deaths or signs in their poultry

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