Agriculture General News Politics Social

Forestry Commission CEO Inaugurates 12 New Forest Security Facilities to Curb Environmental Crimes In Amansie Central

680    The Forestry Commission has commissioned ten Forest Protection Camps and two checkpoint facilities at Numereso in the Ashanti Region, under the UK-Ghana Forest Governance Partnership, in a major step aimed at strengthening the protection of Ghana’s forest reserves. Speaking at the handing-over and commemorative inauguration ceremony yesterday , the Chief Executive of the […]

General News Politics Social

Black Stars Legends, Musicians Lead Major Prison Outreach to Nsawam

311  A major humanitarian outreach aimed at inspiring hope and supporting inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison will take place this Thursday, bringing together some of Ghana’s biggest football legends, current Black Stars players, musicians, and public figures. The initiative, organised by the KN Foundation in partnership with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana […]

General News Politics Social

Lands Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Ghana’s Forest Reserves

397  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed government’s determination to intensify efforts to protect Ghana’s forest reserves against illegal mining, illegal logging and other environmental crimes threatening the country’s natural resources. The assurance was conveyed through the Board Chairman of the […]

General News Politics Sanitation

Bekwai Twafoɔhene Calls for Four-Year Closure of Ghana’s Forest Reserves to Restore Ecological Strength

354 The Twafoɔhene of the Bekwai Traditional Area, Nana Boampim Perko II, has made a passionate appeal to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to temporarily close the country’s forest reserves for four years in a bold effort to restore their depleted ecological strength. According to the traditional leader, Ghana’s forests […]

General News Politics Social

Ashanti Regional Minister Engages Amnesty International on Governance and Human Rights

327  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to promoting good governance, human rights, peace, and development following a high-level engagement with the leadership of Amnesty International. The meeting, which took place at the Minister’s office on Monday morning, focused on key issues affecting the Ashanti Region, including governance, security, […]

General News Politics Social

OTEC FM’s Maame Adwoa Nyanta Tando Wins Best Newscaster in Ashanti Region at 15th Foklex Media Awards

162    Kumasi-based OTEC FM news anchor, Maame Adwoa Nyanta Tando, has been adjudged the Best Newscaster in the Ashanti Region at the 15th edition of the Foklex Media Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony was held on Saturday, May 16, at the GNAT Hall in Accra and brought together media practitioners from across the country […]

Business Politics Social

PURC, ECG Move to Address Billing and Metering Challenges in Ashanti

359  The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has engaged the Ashanti West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over persistent billing and metering concerns raised by consumers across the region. The high-level meeting, held in Kumasi, focused on a range of complaints including unusually high electricity bills caused […]

General News Politics Social

24 Persons with Disabilities Benefit from Ahafo Ano South West Assembly Support Programme

327  The Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly, under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Sedik, has extended support to 24 persons living with disabilities through a comprehensive empowerment initiative aimed at improving their livelihoods and well-being. The support, which took place on Friday, May 15, 2026, covered economic empowerment, medical assistance, and educational support. As […]

General News Politics Social

Prophet Badu Kobi Predicts Julius Debrah as NDC’s 2028 Flagbearer

387  Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, founder of Glorious Wave Church International, has sparked widespread public discussion after releasing a prophecy concerning the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer race ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a viral TikTok video circulating on social media, the outspoken preacher claimed that Chief of Staff Julius Debrah is destined […]