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There is escalating rivalry between the Asante Akim South Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Sarfoa Appiah and some youth of Obogu. Four persons alleged to be National Security operatives who were with the MCE reportedly clashed with the Obogu town boys, leaving two persons injured. More details to follow. Contact for more: 0245657503

A newborn baby has reportedly been found dumped in a gutter at Old Estate. According to an eyewitness, the baby was spotted in the gutter between 12:00 midnight and 1:00 a.m. However, the news became known to residents around 6:30 a.m. The Assembly Member-elect for the Estate Electoral Area, Hon. Gabasey, together with committee members, took steps to retrieve and …

The treasure for Western North Ghana conference of seventh-day Adventist Church( SDA) pastor Elijah Kofi Asante has called on Christians by exhibiting a righteous life this according to him will fulfil the mission of Christ on earth.Speaking on the theme Grounded in the “Bible focused on the mission” during the 2026 annual camp meeting of the church at Sefwi Amafie …

The Western North regional acting head for National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Oheneba Kwame Acheampong has briefed the general public on the rate of road accidents in the second quarter of the year 2026. According to him, the region has recorded 86 road accidents in second quarter of the year, in these road accidents commercial vehicles involved were 40, private …

The District Chief Executive for Amansie West, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, has reaffirmed the NDC government’s commitment to improving the welfare of Persons With Disabilities in the district. Speaking during the presentation of items to 75 Persons With Disabilities, Hon. Morris said government has increased the District Assemblies Common Fund allocation for PWDs from *2% to 5%*, describing it as …

A police pickup vehicle carrying suspected cannabis smokers has crashed into a commercial car, on the KNUST campus in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred at the KNUST traffic light leading to Ayeduase. According to reports, the police pickup, with registration number GP 1035, was transporting about seven suspected cannabis smokers to the police station after …

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT GRIDCO OUTAGE AFFECTS ENTIRE ASHANTI REGION The Ghana Grid Company Ltd, GRIDCo, has shut down all Bulk Supply Points (BSPs) in the Ashanti Region due to technical challenges. The outage which started at *4:10am* today, Wednesday, August 20, 2026, affects the following areas: 1. RIDGE @ MAIN CM- K1BSP 2. ANWOMASO @ MAIN DJ – K2BSP 3. …

Amansie South District Assembly Anti-Galamsey tasksforce comprises, NADMO, and the Small-Scale Miners Association have begun a joint operation to stop illegal mining on river bodies in the district.   The team moved to the Offin River at Keneago where they chased out individuals engaged in illegal mining and burned several tools used for the illegal activity, including chanfan machines and …

The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Nyaaba Hammond, has issued a stern warning to armed robbers operating in the region to leave or face arrest.  DCOP Hammond gave the warning during the presentation of a 4×4 pickup vehicle donated to the command by the House of Power Ministry. He noted that with the support of institutions, individuals, and …

Combined traders in Kumasi have pledged their total support to the newly installed Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, to help drive development in Asanteman. The traders, led by Mr. Kwabena Fosu and Queenmothers of various groups from Kejetia Market paid a courtesy call on Nana Yaa Akyaa II during her first Awukudae celebration at the Manhyia Palace. Speaking on behalf …