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Ashanti Expo 2026 Aims to Attract Strategic Investors – Dr Frank Amoakohene

286  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced that the primary objective of the Ashanti Expo 2026 is to attract both local and international investors to the region, positioning Ashanti as a competitive hub for business, trade and industrial growth. Dr Amoakohene made this known on Monday at the official launch of Ashanti […]

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Underground Cable Fault Triggers Power Outage in Parts of Kumasi

350  Residents and businesses in some parts of the Kumasi Metropolis were plunged into darkness on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a power outage caused by an underground cable fault at Abuakwa Maakro. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, in an official public notice, explained that the interruption in power supply was […]

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Prof Lord Mensah Pays Courtesy Call on Ashanti Regional Minister Ahead of Performance Contract Summit

292  Professor Lord Mensah, Head of the Office of the Local Government Service (OLGS), has paid a high-level courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Kumasi, ahead of the Performance Contract Summit scheduled for all regions. The visit formed part of preparatory engagements leading to […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Visits Sofoline Fire Outbreak Scene

346  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Eric Asibey, visited the Sofoline Garages on January 25, 2026, to assess the damage caused by a devastating fire outbreak. The fire, which occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, destroyed several cars and shops, leaving many mechanics and traders in […]

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GAAM to Drag Electoral Commission to Court Over Abrupt Cancellation of District Assembly By-Elections

350  The Ghana Association of Assembly Members (GAAM) has announced its intention to initiate legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana following the abrupt cancellation of all District Assembly and Unit Committee by-elections nationwide, a move the Association describes as unconstitutional, unjustified, and financially harmful to aspiring candidates. In a public notice dated […]

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ASHANTI NDC ERUPTS:Papa Jay’s Deputy Communication Bid Triggers Massive Grassroots Uprising

319  Jerry James Sukah, popularly known within political circles as Papa Jay, is steadily emerging as a formidable contender in the race for the position of Deputy Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, drawing widespread support from party faithful, grassroots members, and key stakeholders across the country. A seasoned […]

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Ghana Armed Forces Dismisses Viral Claims of Mass HIV Positivity Among Military Applicants as Fake News

457  The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly dismissed as false and misleading a viral media publication alleging that about 60% of applicants who recently underwent military medical screening tested positive for HIV. In an official press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the Armed Forces described […]

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Jacobu Tragedy: Ashanti Regional Minister Calls for Calm After Deadly Clash

549  The Minister of State in charge of the Ashanti Region, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has issued a strong public statement following a tragic confrontation between suspected illegal miners and personnel of the Ghana Police Service at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District, which has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to […]

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Far From Home: Two Ghanaian Children Found Alone in Togo After Mysterious Disappearance

315  Two Ghanaian children have been found in the Republic of Togo under circumstances that have raised serious concern and sparked urgent calls for public assistance and cross-border investigations. The children were discovered in a town known as Mission Torve, located in Togo. According to preliminary information gathered from the children, they are natives of […]