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  Atwima Behenase, Ashanti Region — April 27, 2026 The Queenmother of Atwima Behenase, Oheneyere Abena Komaa Dipah, has made a passionate appeal to government to urgently repair the community’s collapsed bridge linking *Behenase to Boko and Twedie*, and restore basic amenities to improve safety and livelihoods. Speaking to journalists during a Traditional Council meeting, Oheneyere Dipah said the collapsed …

1,000MW Knocked Off Grid After Akosombo Substation Explosion; Energy Minister Says Restoration Underway Akosombo, April 26, 2026_ — The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says efforts have been intensified to restore power following an explosion and fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation, which has taken about *1,000 megawatts* of electricity supply off the national grid. …

  Accra, April 26, 2026 The directive was confirmed by Ministry sources on Saturday, as Ghanaians continue to grapple with erratic power supply nationwide, popularly referred to as dumsor.   The fire at the Akosombo facility, which is managed by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), occurred on 23 April 2026. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage …

      Accra — April 26, 2026 The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has sought to ease tensions following the recent controversy involving the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mavis Awusi, stating that the situation has instead increased his and the church’s visibility.   Apostle Nyamekye made the remarks during a visit …

  Nyankyereniase / Offinso — April 26, 2026 Apostle Dr. Nana Adu Gyamfi Kumanin Barimah Kesse,CEO of Shamor Herbal Center,General Overseer of Shamor International Church and _Nkosuohene_ of Nyankyereniase, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. The honour was conferred by *EACD-USA / Petrus Fidie Seminary* and *AMOQ Bible College* in recognition of his contributions to the Kingdom of …

0 Nwiso, Birim North — April 25, 2026 Residents of Nwiso in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region are living in fear following a violent attack by a group of armed men, with locals alleging links to foreign nationals. Eyewitnesses say the attackers, some reportedly in military-style clothing, stormed the community, burning several motorbikes, destroying property, and briefly …

  Boakye-Krom, Kwahu Afram Plains South — April 21, 2026 Contact….. Police in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District are investigating the death of a 28-year-old agricultural extension officer at Boakye-Krom.   The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m. in the farming community located along the highway.   Nana Kwasi Owusu I, the Odikro …

Kumasi, Ashanti Region — April 22, 2026 The Ashanti Regional President of the Environmental Service Providers Association, Ing. Eugene Amo Asamoah, has called on government to set up specialized sanitation courts to swiftly prosecute illegal dumping offenders. Ing. Amo Asamoah, who is also Business Development Manager for the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant, said Ghana already has a legal framework …

April 22, 2026 Gabriel Nana Asirifi The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof Johnson Asamoah Gyadu, has issued a reflective and compassionate statement following a viral church exchange involving a member and a minister over tithing discussions. In a Facebook post, the Presiding Bishop referenced Scripture, quoting John 9:39: “I came into this world for judgement, …

  Asokwa, Ashanti Region — Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Presiding Member for Asokwa Municipality who double as assembly member for Ahinsan Estate, Nana Yaw Wiredu, escaped injury Tuesday after his vehicle was attacked by stray cattle while he was driving. Speaking on Kumasi based Akoma FM’s morning show _*Mempotem*_ with host Sir John on Wednesday, April 22, Nana Yaw …