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Solomon Reuben Jabari, a prominent figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, has pledged to fully sponsor nomination forms for all aspirants in the party’s upcoming branch elections. The intervention is already generating excitement across the constituency, with many party faithful describing it as a “game-changing” move that will remove financial barriers and deepen grassroots …

  Residents of Suhum in the Eastern Region have been left in shock following the sudden deaths of two security guards assigned to a local mortuary, both occurring within hours of each other. The first incident reportedly happened during the night shift when one of the guards collapsed while on duty. Sources indicate he had complained of feeling unwell earlier …

Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP and Minority Chief Whip Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Health, Social Work and Labour at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) under the Western Caucus. His election reflects the confidence reposed in him by colleagues from across West Africa and marks another milestone in Ghana’s growing influence within the continental legislative body. The Western …

A total of 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools are expected to sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in Ghana. Breakdown: 304,349 boys and 315,792 girls. The examination is scheduled to start from Monday may 4 to Friday 8. Engineer Kwaku Amponash, a native of Bankame in the Asante Akim South municipality, Ashanti region has supported Form 3 Junior …

The District Chief Executive for Sekyere Afram Plains, Hon. Abubakar Issaka has commended Ghanaian workers for their dedication and commitment to national development through their service. May Day, marked globally on May 1, is observed in Ghana to honor the contributions of workers. In a statement to mark this year’s celebration, Hon. Abubakar singled out workers in his district for …

  Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 50 brand-new laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to support digital equity, with 40 of the devices earmarked for brilliant but needy female students pursuing STEM programmes. The donation supports KNUST’s “Support One Needy Student with One Laptop” (SONSOL) initiative, introduced by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson. A Stanbic Bank …

Small-scale miners in the Amansie South District staged a peaceful demonstration against what they describe as repeated attacks and extortion by security personnel operating in their area who are not from the camp of NAIMOS. The miners, who marched through parts of Manso Keniago accused security teams from other districts, including Atwima Nponua district of storming their sites, arresting some …

The Ashanti Regional Women’s Wing of the National Democratic Congress has demanded an apology from the Ejisu Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Jerryne Asante, over her alleged conduct toward the party’s Regional Women’s Organizer, Madam Gloria Huzi. Addressing journalists at the Ejisu NDC Party Office, Regina Awuni, Asokwa Constituency Women’s Organizer, spoke on behalf of the regional women’s wing. She said …

The body of a 20-year-old water tanker attendant who drowned in a water-filled quarry pit in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region has been retrieved. The deceased, identified as Kwame Owusu, had accompanied his driver to the MMM Quarry Limited site at Mpobi to fetch water for an ongoing construction project when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses say …

Budget Cash and Carry, sole distributor of Blue Jeans Energy Drink, has cut sod for the construction of a sub-regional factory at Apromoase in the Ashanti Region. The factory is scheduled for completion within six months according to company officials. Speaking at a brief ceremony, Nana Agyiri Aggrey, Chief Executive Officer of Budget Cash and Carry and Paramount Chief of …

Miss Manso 2025 winner Madam Ophelia Nyarko, popularly known as Queen Nyarko, has donated 180 mathematical sets to BECE candidates in five Junior High Schools within the Manso Adubia Electoral Area. The beneficiary schools, all located in Dadease in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, received the math sets as candidates prepare for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate …

The journalist of Wontumi multimedia and NPP Youth Organizer hopeful in Bosome Freho constituency of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Francis Adjei, aka( Nana Adjei) has encouraged BECE candidates to study hard. Speaking to the candidates, He admonished them to desist from any kind of malpractice during the examinations. They were cautioned against taking foreign materials into the examination hall and …

    Nhyira Charity Foundation, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, has organized a one-day career guidance and fair for BECE candidates in the Asante Mampong Municipality. The 2026 fair aimed to prepare students for life after Junior High School and reduce examination malpractice ahead of the BECE, scheduled for June 4. Nhyira Adjei Peprah, Founder of Nhyira Charity …

  Sunyani, Bono Region — April 29, 2026   Police in the Bono Region have arrested four persons and confiscated 100 bags of cocoa at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District over alleged smuggling, Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboah confirmed Tuesday.   Speaking at a press conference at the Regional Coordinating Council in Sunyani yesterday, the Minister said the …

  Agogo, Asante Akim North — April 28, 2026 Former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, on Tuesday 28, April 2028,led the Agogo Traditional Council to officially invite *Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia* to the 40-day celebration of the late *Nana Akuoko Sarpong*, Agogo Omanhene. Hon. Baah Agyemang delivered the invitation on behalf of the Agogo Traditional …