Communications activist Benjamin Kwarteng has officially declared his intention to contest for Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency. In a declaration graphic released to delegates, Mr. Kwarteng said his vision is to “build a strong, united communication team that will inform, engage, and mobilize our grassroots for victory.” He pledged to run …

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 …