Category: News

Dambai: A technical fault has brought the pontoon ferry service on the River Oti in Dambai to a standstill, leaving hundreds of travelers and vehicles stranded for five days. The breakdown, which occurred on Sunday, has caused significant disruptions to daily activities and businesses in the area. Stranded passengers and drivers have expressed frustration and disappointment with the situation. According to Ghana News Agency, the breakdown has severely impacted businesses, particularly those transporting perishable goods such as yams from the northern sector to the southern part of the country, threatening significant losses for traders. Some of the traders are in

Ashanti region: Osei Kwame, also known as ‘Nsafufuo,’ has been arrested by the Manso-Nkwanta District Police in the Ashanti Region for unlawfully possessing a police uniform. According to Ghana News Agency, Kwame was apprehended at Antoakrom after a viral video surfaced showing him appearing intoxicated while dressed in police attire. The statement highlighted that “the suspect was seen in a viral video appearing to be intoxicated in police uniform.” Kwame is currently assisting police with investigations to further understand the circumstances surrounding the possession of the uniform and any potential implications of his actions. The authorities have not disclosed details

Koforidua: Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has commended the Ghana Dental Association for launching a website aimed at improving public access to oral health information and facilitating connections with dental professionals. He hailed this initiative as a significant advancement in oral healthcare delivery and communication between the public and service providers. According to Ghana News Agency, the commendation was part of a speech delivered on behalf of Prof. Akoriyea by Dr. Lawrence Ankrah at the 34th Annual General Congress of the Ghana Dental Association in Koforidua. Themed ‘Dental Quackery in Ghana: The Silent Epidemic –

Lawra: The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, has unveiled new measures to avert further water tragedies following the drowning of seven Lawra Senior High School students in the Black Volta River near Dikpe, Upper West Region. The tragic incident, which happened on Saturday, June 14, 2025, has spurred the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to implement coordinated interventions aimed at improving water safety and increasing public awareness. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister addressed Parliament, outlining plans for regular sensitization of canoe owners, operators, and residents along the Black Volta Basin. He highlighted the introduction of maritime safety

Accra: Mr Dominic Nitiwul, former Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has sparked a debate regarding the health of legislators and Ghanaians at large, emphasizing the importance of being mindful about daily food consumption. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nitiwul made these remarks during a parliamentary session on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025. He advised citizens to steer clear of fatty foods due to their negative health implications. “If you have protruding stomach, you’re sick because of accumulation of fat. And so, you need to look at the food you eat and pay attention to

Accra: The Western Regional Health Directorate has recorded 60 confirmed Mpox cases out of 299 suspected cases from January to June, 2025. Dr. Gifty Amugi, the Regional Public Health Director, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, noted that 299 samples were taken and 186 came out as negative while, 53 were pending. According to Ghana News Agency, the Directorate listed 374 contacts and had since traced them. Dr. Amugi indicated that out of the number, 217 had been followed up within a 21-day period, and that currently, there were 32 on home care, 28 recoveries with no deaths.

Kumasi: Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, Principal of Jackson University College (JUC), has praised President John Dramani Mahama for establishing July 01 as National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, viewing the initiative as a positive measure. She highlighted, however, that dedicating only one day annually for national prayer is insufficient in a nation that enjoys peace and stability amidst regional political unrest and insecurity. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Jackson spoke at a thanksgiving service organized by the College at its headquarters in Kumasi to commemorate the inaugural edition of the event. She underscored the necessity of regular national supplication and gratitude