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The chiefs of Samreboi and its surrounding communities in the Western Region have issued a one-month ultimatum to government and relevant authorities to address what they describe as decades of neglect in infrastructure and basic social services. At a press conference on Friday, community leaders and residents expressed frustration over the poor state of roads, unreliable electricity supply, weak telecommunications …

Flooding has cut off traders and farmers in the Fumsua electoral area in the Sekyere Afram Plains district,Ashanti region who were heading to Sempoa Market to trade. The heavy rains submerged roads and bridges, halting all vehicular movement. With vehicles unable to cross, some traders had their goods carried on their backs by strong men in the community just to …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, Committee in Afram Plains South District has engaged utility users in Ekye Amanfrom to listen to complaints about billing and meter-related challenges. The community engagement brought together residents, church leaders, and private business owners who voiced out various grievances affecting their electricity supply. A number of participants complained about alleged overbilling, and extortion of …

AFIDE Ghana, the Ghana chapter of the African Digital Education Network, has officially launched its Teacher Experience Centre in Koforidua to promote digital learning and empower educators with modern teaching skills. AFIDE Ghana is a member-based organization of ambitious schools committed to preparing learners for the 21st century through effective digital education, leadership, collaboration, and local ownership. The network strengthens …

A six-member firefighting crew from the Sekondi Metro Fire Station, led by ADO I Kingsley Annane Ayakwah, responded to a fire outbreak at the Government Secretariat School hostel in Sekondi on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a distress call was received at 0935 hours. The crew arrived at 0938 hours to a fully developed fire involving two rooms on the …

GNFS rescuers from the Konongo Fire Station, led by Leading Fireman (LFM) Siale Richard, responded to a vehicular crash involving a MAN Diesel Tanker (GN 4470-22) carrying 54,000 litres of diesel, a DAF XF Truck (GN 1591-20), and a Toyota Matiz Taxi (SE 6425-14) at Konongo Lady Diana on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The distress call was received at 1536 …

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has disclosed that government has re-engaged the contractor for the abandoned Afari Military Hospital project in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to complete and operationalize the facility. In a Facebook post on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Mr. Genfi said the government is currently reviewing the contract and assessing available medical …

The Ofankor Circuit Court in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, Central Region, presided over by Her Ladyship Nana Asantewaa Atokorah, has granted bail to two out of three suspects charged in connection with a case at Dr. Amagashie Herbal Clinic, Kasoa. The accused persons granted bail are Agyeman Duah, a physician assistant, and Sarah Dede, a nurse, both staff of …

The Odikro of Ekye –Amamfrom Nana Kwasi Asante Fordjour II has done marvelous leadership job by taking bold step to resolve long pending Menace that usually occur between animal owners and crop farmers during farming season in the Afram –Plains. This menace could not be tackle for decade but the Odikro of Ekye –Amanfrom for the past one and half …

Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi Esq. has withdrawn as counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi, in the ongoing Samreboi case. In a statement on Tuesday, Appiah-Kubi said he had informed his client and the court of his decision to exit the case. “My reasons will be made known in court, but I believe there are too …

A final year Visual Art student of Nkawie Senior High Technical School whose name has not yet known has been hospitalized after been attacked by unknown assailants. According to information available to our news reporter, Sofoba Kwame Afrifah, the incident happened today, June 10, 2026 at about 1pm minutes after sitting for the WASSCE English language exam on campus when …

Many are asking why Hon. Yaw Isham Bonsu wants to take up the position of a Chairman in the Ashanti Region under the umbrella family? The same way many did asked questions when our National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah our then national secretary wanted to become the Chairman. Many thought he was successful been a secretary and should maintain same. …

A Toase Magistrate Court has granted an out of Court settlement of the case brought before it involving a teacher of Catholic Senior High School and a female final year student. The accused teacher who was seen in the viral video beating a female student of Nyinahin Catholic SHS was today, June 10, 2026 appeared before the Toase Magistrate Court …

First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, is demanding an urgent briefing from the Sports Minister on Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alleging that Majority MPs have been allocated two slots each for supporters to be sponsored to attend the tournament, contrary to a presidential directive to secure tickets for Ghanaians resident in the host countries. Majority Leader, …

A new polling data insight from pollster Mussa Dankwah indicates the National Democratic Congress’ support base in the Ashanti Region has dropped from 30% to 18% as of June 2026. According to the poll, the New Patriotic Party improved slightly to 37%, while 23% of voters identified as floating voters. Another 16% did not disclose their party affiliation. Mussa Dankwah …