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Ashanti Regional Minister Visits Sofoline Fire Outbreak Scene

56  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

100  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

83  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

219  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

252  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

129  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 […]

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National Security to launch joint operation against illegal transport fares in Kumasi

106  The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Security Secretariat will on Monday, January 26, 2026, begin a special joint security operation across Greater Kumasi to clamp down on commercial transport operators charging illegal fares. The exercise will be led by the Regional Security Liaison Officer, Capt. (Rtd.) Kwame Jabari, and will involve more than […]

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PURC Ashanti Urges Consumers To Embrace Conservation Practices Amid Tariff Adjustments

111  The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has appealed to electricity and water consumers in the region to prioritise conservation practices as a practical way of reducing their monthly utility bills following recent tariff adjustments. The call was made during a radio discussion on Fox FM in Kumasi on Friday […]

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Six NDC aspirants pick nomination for Ayawaso East By-election as supreme Court set to rule on Kpandai re-run

128  The Ayawaso East Constituency is steadily warming up for a keenly contested by-election following the close of nominations on Friday, January 24, 2026, which saw six aspirants officially pick nomination forms to contest in the polls scheduled for February 7, 2026. According to party officials, the nomination exercise was successfully concluded without any incident, […]