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Speaking during his outdooring ceremony to introduce him to the people, Oheneba Yamoah expressed gratitude for the honor bestowed on him. He promised to work closely with the Traditional Council and key stakeholders to create job opportunities for the youth. Two sub-chiefs introduced to the public during the ceremony. They are Oheneba Akwasi Yamoah, Mawerehene and Kyeame Danso. Both pledged …

The Assembly Member for the Wassa Saamang Electoral Area, Hon. Isaac Boafo, has identified poor telecommunications network coverage as the biggest challenge confronting residents, calling on the relevant authorities and telecommunications providers to take urgent steps to improve connectivity. According to Hon. Boafo, the unreliable network service continues to affect communication, business activities, education, healthcare delivery, and emergency response, making …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Juaben in the Ashanti Region, Eunice Ohenewaa Ansu, has raised concerns over what she describes as conflicting police jurisdictions, saying the situation is seriously undermining efforts to combat illegal mining in the municipality. According to the MCE, the Juaben Municipality is currently served by three different police commands—Konongo, Bekwai and Ejisu—which all claim operational …

The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency, Hon. Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, has described the Kumasi-Accra road as a _“death trap”_ that needs urgent government intervention. Speaking in Parliament to comment on unsecured international containers statement,the MP raised concerns over the deteriorating state of the highway, saying what used to be a 3 to 4 hour journey now takes *over 8 …

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has organized a road safety training program for hundreds of commercial motorbike riders in several communities across the Amansie South District as part of efforts to promote responsible riding and reduce road accidents. The *”Ride Safe Campaign”* was held in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, traditional authorities, …

Residents and commuters at the High School Junction in Kumasi are calling on the government and relevant road safety authorities to urgently repair the malfunctioning traffic lights at the busy intersection, warning that the persistent fault has contributed to a series of fatal and life-threatening road crashes. Speaking to Lawson News reporter Samuel Sarkodie on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the …

One person has been shot and four others injured following a clash between staff of Aduanepa Fie Restaurant and personnel from Kibi Gold Fields at Osino in the Fanteakwa North District. The incident, which occurred during a sanitation exercise, also led to the alleged assault of two police officers and the restaurant manager by the soldiers, according to eyewitness accounts. …

At least 15 people are feared dead following a fatal three-vehicle collision at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region. The crash involved a cargo truck transporting tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker that was not carrying fuel at the time of the accident. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be …

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has confirmed the shooting incident that occurred at Kyebi Zongo in the Eastern Region and says investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Speaking on the matter, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP David Fianko Okyere, confirmed that police officers have visited the scene and have commenced investigations. He …

A teacher, Eric Blankson has been stabbed to death in his room at Maame Krobo in the Afram Plains South District. Speaking to Gadeka Multimedia, the brother of the deceased said Mr. Blankson, a Store Keeper at *AFATI* – Amankwa Fisheries Agriculture Technical Institute in Afram Plains North, had come home for the weekend and was with him at his …