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Bishop Isaac Osew, General Overseer of Generational Worship Centre at Akrantiebesa, in Konongo, Asante Akyem Central Municipality, has urged men not to abandon their parental responsibilities after marital breakups. Speaking on Father’s Day celebration, the clergyman expressed concern over the growing number of street children, linking the trend to fathers who neglect their children after separation or divorce. “A breakup …

  Chief Executive Officer of Amagashie Herbal Clinic, Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashie, says herbal medicine practitioners are not in conflict with orthodox health professionals,instead, both groups share the same goal of delivering quality healthcare to Ghanaians. Speaking to journalists, Dr. Amagashie urged key stakeholders, including the government and Ministry of Health, to create platforms that will integrate both systems for …

The Modesta Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organization committed to improving lives and transforming communities through outreach, health services, education, and empowerment, has extended its Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation Sensitization Project to the Colombia Ghetto Community at Krofrom in the Kumasi Metropolis. The outreach, which took place on June 17, 2026, was aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug …

Mr. Richard Osei, popularly known as “Ostrich” and Ashanti Regional Organizer hopeful for the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has paid outstanding hospital bills totaling GHC60,000 for nursing mothers detained at the Mother and Baby Unit of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH, in Kumasi. Speaking to newsmen during the presentation, Mr. Osei said he was moved to act after learning that …

The Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza has acknowledged public frustration over traffic on Pokuase Amasaman, the Kasoa-Cape Coast road, especially around Akoti and Motorway towards Ashaiman road are very critical and needs attention. Addressing Parliament, the Minister said, “We take the comments by the Minority Leader serious. There is insatisfaction from the motoring public in terms of …

The National Service Authority, Ashanti Region, has honoured institutions and individuals for their outstanding support to the Authority over the past year. Speaking to newsmen at the ceremony, Ashanti Regional Director Mr. Emmanuel Reagen Fynn commended the Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwamang-Pepeso Constituency, Hon. Adelaide Ntim, for donating office chairs and benches to the Regional Directorate. Mr. Fynn also praised …

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concern over the growing number of chieftaincy disputes in the country, attributing the trend to increased competition among royals for traditional stools, a situation he says is slowing national development. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, the President noted that unlike the past, when kingmakers actively searched for …

Concerns over Kumasi’s worsening refuse situation are mounting, with waste collectors blaming the closure of some Zoomlion Ghana Ltd landfill and dumping sites for delays in waste evacuation. Speaking to Oyerepa News reporter Joseph Amoateng, the collectors said the shutdown of designated disposal fields has made it difficult for waste management firms and tricycle operators to offload refuse promptly. That, …

The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Dr. Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has pledged to walk from Dormaa Ahenkro to Accra if President John Dramani Mahama completes the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway before the end of his tenure. According to the chief, the road project is one of the most important infrastructure developments Ghanaians have long anticipated and would …

Traditional authorities in Kumasi will visit the Afari Military Hospital and the Sewua Hospital next week. They resolved to embark on the visit and communicated the decision to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, after he appeared before them on June 11, 2026, to answer questions on healthcare developments within Kumasi. The visit was initially set for June 12, …