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The outreach follows recent discoveries of locally manufactured pistols among students The Ashanti Regional branch of Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in collaboration with National Peace Council chapter in the region organised a day sensitization programme at Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) to educate students on the dangers of illegal firearm possession and its impact on national security.The outreach follows recent discoveries of locally manufactured pistols among students at both Adventist Senior High School and OKESS, sparking public concern about growing insecurity in schools.According to the Peace Council, the initiative was launched in response to these alarming…

Coca-Cola is bringing back its “Share a Coke” campaign on an unprecedented scale of shareability and personalisation for a new generation, pushing the boundaries of innovative brand experiences. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your name in place of the logo – an industry-first in personalisation. Now the brand wants you to share a Coke with your friends to celebrate your friendship and create memories that will last a lifetime.  Did you know that 72 per cent of Gen Z seek authenticity and want to connect with real people in everything they do?…

In political strategy, a leadership contest is never just about who emerges at the top, it’s a referendum on where a party stands and where it seeks to go. The evolving dynamic between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Hon. Kennedy Agyapong within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is no exception. With the open endorsement of Agyapong today by former Western North Regional Minister, Joojo Rocky Obeng, who has gone as far as donating property to support his campaign, this internal contest has transcended the predictable and entered a phase of structural significance. Two Candidates, Two Contrasting Archetypes In classical political analysis,…

Fourteen suspected gunmen have been arrested, and a cache of weapons and ammunition seized following a joint cordon and search operation by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Police Service in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.The operation, carried out between 3:30 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025, is part of intensified security measures aimed at restoring calm in Bawku and its surrounding areas, which have been rocked by persistent violence and intermittent gunfire.The suspects have been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigations and possible prosecution.Bawku and Binduri districts…

Felix Gyamfi is the Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA) The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has disclosed further damning details regarding payroll fraud within the National Service Scheme, following the implication of 12 former officials.Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on June 15, 2025, Gyamfi stated that a well-known public university had participated in the NSS payroll fraud by submitting a list of students who did not exist within the institution.According to him, that particular institution was heavily involved in the malfeasance but refrained from revealing its name due to potential legal implications.“I could…

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has lauded the national Girls in ICT initiative as a transformative intervention for young women in the region. On Friday, 13th June, he welcomed the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, as he commenced his regional tour with visits to two training centres. The centres are: Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre in Ohawu, in the Ketu North district and In My Father’s House R.C. Basic School in Abor within the Keta Municipality of the region. Mr Gunu described the scene as “truly inspiring,” witnessing young girls energetically engaging in digital skills training. “A…

Agricultural modernization can best be described as the process of transforming traditional methods of farming which often lead to low crop yields, the idea being that agricultural practices will bring into fruition more productive and efficient systems using modern technologies and methods.It also involves putting in place advancements in agricultural science, technology, and management to enhance output, improve output through resource utilization, by increasing the overall sustainability of the farming sector in Ghana.By shifting from Traditional Practices, modernization means is a movement away from outdated techniques like manual labor, reliance on rainfall, and limited access to inputs like fertilizers and…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its weight behind the Government of Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy policy, signaling its intent to provide strategic funding to drive implementation. At a press briefing held in Accra, Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the AfDB in charge of Infrastructure and Industrial Development, affirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting the government’s vision of round-the-clock economic activity. According to Mr. Quaynor, the AfDB has identified critical areas within the policy framework that require immediate intervention to ensure its success. “The 24-Hour Economy initiative looks promising and has tremendous potential to transform Ghana’s economy. This is…

Member of Parliament for the Binduri Constituency, Issifu Mahmoud Esq., has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces for their swift and decisive operation in the area, which led to the seizure of a cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition, as well as the arrest of suspects believed to be linked to recent unrest in the region.In an official statement issued on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the MP described the operation as a bold and commendable step in the ongoing effort to restore peace and public safety in the violence-stricken constituency.”I wish to commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their swift operation…

Jamal KonnehThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pushed back strongly against suggestions that the contempt proceedings involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, have been fully resolved. According to the NDC, the case remains active and unresolved in court despite a recent Supreme Court ruling.This follows a decision by the Supreme Court which overturned an earlier contempt conviction handed down by High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe and ordered that the judge recuse himself from the case. The NDC insists, however, that the ruling did not nullify the contempt charges themselves.Speaking on Channel One…