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The Chief of Adoato, Nana Amoah Tebe IV, has donated GH₵50,000 in support of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project, a flagship initiative aimed at revitalising the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.The donation was made on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace during the observance of Awukudae, a significant event in the Asante traditional calendar.In addition to joining the Chiefs of Asanteman to pay homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, Nana Amoah Tebe IV also expressed his gratitude to the King for granting him the necessary permissions and blessings for the successful organisation of the May for Adoato…

A private energy and infrastructure finance consultant, Mr. Patrick Nyarko, has issued a strong caution to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants and their supporters, urging them not to jeopardise party unity in the aftermath of the upcoming presidential primaries.Speaking to this reporter on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Nyarko emphasised that the NPP’s ultimate goal must be to secure victory in the 2028 general elections—and this, he said, cannot be achieved if losing candidates and their followers resort to divisive conduct.”When you have schedules in politics, you either strategize, work with it, or die complaining,” he said, adding, “that…

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector, to five years in prison for stealing property belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Delali pleaded guilty to charges of “interfering with the supplier distribution system and stealing.” The presiding judge, Samuel Bright Acquah, noted it was Delali’s third offence of this nature and handed down an enhanced sentence. The court heard that on June 8, 2025, Delali stole an Electrical Distribution Pillar door valued at GH¢5,000 and an Electrical Termination Cover from the Africa Trade House in Accra, disrupting power supply in the surrounding areas. Prosecution,…

In a strategic move to bolster energy sector ties between Indonesia and Ghana, His Excellency Paskal A. B. Rois, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Petroleum Commission, Madam Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle.The meeting focused on exploring investment opportunities and fostering collaboration in the upstream oil and gas industry.During the discussions, H.E. Rois highlighted Indonesia’s extensive experience in both offshore and onshore oil and gas operations, emphasizing the interest of Indonesian state-owned enterprises and private companies in partnering with Ghana. He specifically mentioned PT Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned…

In a determined effort to reduce maternal and newborn mortality, St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nandom has begun the implementation of a lifesaving project designed to equip frontline health workers with the skills to respond effectively to childbirth and neonatal emergencies.The initiative, titled “Mastering Maternal and Newborn Emergencies,” was conceived by Dr. Haruna Mahama, a paediatrician at the hospital, who responded to the urgent need for emergency care in underserved communities.Dr. Mahama submitted the proposal to Grand Challenges Canada, which accepted and is funding the pilot project.This week, the hospital hosted a five-day intensive training session for selected health workers from…

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Ghana, to lead the charge in enhancing efficiency and setting high professional standards across the public sector. Speaking at the 2025 CIHRM Conference, the Minister emphasized the importance of strong institutional frameworks and the strategic role of HR professionals in driving public sector reform. “The time has come for HR professionals to not only manage talent but also lead change. Ministries, departments, and agencies need your expertise to become more effective, accountable, and responsive to the needs of Ghanaians,” Iddrisu stated. Held under…

A member of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo HosiA member of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has urged Ghanaians to rise and put sustained pressure on political leaders to end the destructive practice of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.He stressed that the country’s environment, water bodies, and future survival are at serious risk, warning that failure to act now will lead to irreversible damage for generations to come.Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 19, Mr. Hosi, who also leads the One Ghana Movement, said successive political leaders have failed to act decisively…

Foreign affairs minister Samuel Ablakwa has accused a sacked embassy staff member of corruption The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, appeared before Parliament on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, over the alleged corruption scandal at Ghana’s embassy in Washington, DC, which led to the closure of the embassy for days.Addressing the Members of Parliament, Ablakwa disclosed that an investigation into the scandal has shown that the main suspect in the scandal, Fred Kwarteng, earned a staggering $4.8 million annually at the expense of the state while serving at the embassy.The minister, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP)…

The Eastern Patriots, a strategic volunteer group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), held their inaugural general meeting in Koforidua, signalling a renewed commitment to restoring the party’s fortunes following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.Held under the theme “Rebuilding for Victory 2028,” the event marked a significant step toward reenergising the party’s grassroots structures and mobilising support across the Eastern Region. The gathering attracted an impressive list of high-profile attendees, including current and former government appointees, regional executives, and constituency officers, highlighting the growing influence of the Eastern Patriots within the NPP’s internal structure.Among the key figures present…

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old mobile banker, Aziz Suleman, to five years imprisonment for stealing GH¢70,840 from Abii National Savings and Loans. Suleman, charged with stealing, pleaded guilty and was convicted by Mr. Jojo Amoah Hagan, who also ordered him to refund GH¢58,840. He had earlier paid GH¢12,000 to the police during investigations. The prosecutor, Sergeant Patience Avorga, said the complainant, Jennifer Benninig, branch manager at Abii National, discovered on May 9, 2025, that GH¢45,000 had gone missing and reported the case to the Kaneshie Police. Suleman was arrested and admitted the offence. A subsequent audit, conducted…