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556 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the Government of Ghana has fully settled all outstanding arrears of the Capitation Grant for basic schools from 2023 to date. This announcement was made through a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the GES on July 23, 2025. The Capitation Grant plays […]
886 A devastating fire broke out at Pure FM, a popular local radio station in Kumasi, Ghana, on the evening of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, completely reducing the studio to ashes. The blaze occurred during a live broadcast at the station’s Patasi premises ¹ ² ³. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported, but the […]
573 In a show of strong backing, delegates from the Ashanti region have expressed their support for Chairman Odeneko Kwaku Appiah (COKA) ,former NPP constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South , to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ashanti as its Regional Chairman. Speaking in an interview, the majority of Ashanti delegates voiced their […]
2,628 The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi has sued media personality Afia Schwarzenegger, also known as Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa for defamation. In a Statement of Claim filed at an Accra High Court, and sighted by Citi News on Wednesday July 23, the plaintiff, through his lawyers Sustineri Attorneys PRUC, […]
1,545 Three communities in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region were hooked onto the national electricity grid on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The District Chief Executive, Mr. Abubakar Sedik commissioned the projects at Ohia Nhye Da, Mmrobem and Barniekrom Nyamebekyere. The project is under the auspices of Rural Electrification Project through […]
1,030 Former Ghanaian Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, H.E. Alhaji Said Sinare, has launched a scathing attack on the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), declaring that the party is bound to languish in opposition due to President John Dramani Mahama’s unmatched competence and visionary leadership. Alhaji Sinare commended President Mahama for his pragmatic and […]
1,925 The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, has underscored the importance of digital transformation in strengthening employer compliance for a sustainable pension scheme. Speaking at the 2025 Employers’ Breakfast Meeting in Kumasi, Mr. Biney highlighted SSNIT’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and make […]
2,912 The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has presented 500 motorbikes to agricultural extension officers to enhance extension services and boost food production. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in the sector, where Ghana currently has a ratio of 1,500 farmers per extension officer, far exceeding the international standard. Addressing Food Import Challenges, […]
2,919 The Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region and Head of the Kadi Divisional Area in Binduri, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, was shot and killed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by unidentified gunmen in a targeted attack. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. at his residence near the Asawase F-line Community Centre. The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, […]