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Horror at Afigya Kwabre: Land Dispute Turns Deadly as landguard’s Hands Chopped off

361  A violent confrontation stemming from a long-standing land dispute has left a man critically injured and properties destroyed in Penteng, a community in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region. The disturbing incident, which has shocked residents and heightened tensions in the area, reportedly involved a clash between a group of landguards […]

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Oforikrom MCE Engages KNUST to Fix Faulty Traffic Lights in Oforikrom

343  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom,Hon Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has announced a decisive intervention to address the persistent challenge of malfunctioning traffic lights within the municipality, pledging swift restoration of order and improved road safety. According to the MCE, his office has formally engaged the expertise of the Physics Department of Kwame Nkrumah […]

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PURC Ashanti Warns Public Against Illegal Transfer of Utility Meters

221  The Ashanti Regional office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strong caution to residents against the unlawful practice of transferring electricity and water meters from one location to another, describing the act as illegal and potentially dangerous. According to the Commission, utility meters are strictly assigned to specific premises and […]

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GFZA Crowns Heritage Month with Culture, Unity and Economic Vision

283  The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has successfully climaxed its 2026 Heritage Month celebration with a colourful event that highlighted Ghana’s cultural heritage and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to economic growth and national development. The event, held on March 27 under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope – Celebrating Our Heritage the Free Zones […]

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Manso- Tontokrom Miners Support Ashantifest Street Art Initiative with Generous Donation

317  In a commendable display of community spirit and support for youth-driven creativity, miners from Manso Tontokrom in the Manso Edubia Constituency of the Ashanti Region have donated assorted items to bolster the ongoing street art programme under Ashantifest 2026. The donation, spearheaded by local mining leader Okomfo Kwadae, forms part of efforts to support […]

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Eight Suspects Nabbed Over Nkenkaasu–Darso Highway Robberies

271  The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested eight persons suspected to be behind a series of highway robberies along major road networks within the Ashanti and adjoining regions. According to police reports, the suspects are linked to a robbery attack that occurred on January 29, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m. along the Nkenkaasu–Darso […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Joins Thanksgiving Mass in Honour of Late Clement Kofi Akomeah Sekyi

300  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, today joined family, friends, and a host of well-wishers at Assin Fosu for a solemn Thanksgiving Mass held in honour of the late Mr. Clement Kofi Akomeah Sekyi. The ceremony, marked by reverence and reflection, brought together dignitaries and members of the public to celebrate the life […]

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3P Garlic Mixture Takes Centre Stage in Elephantiasis Awareness Campaign

298  Recent reports of rising cases of Elephantiasis in the Wenchi Municipality in the Bono Region have intensified calls for nationwide awareness and preventive action. A publication by ModernGhana on March 2, 2026, revealed that more than 300 residents were confirmed infected following a large-scale screening exercise. The findings, presented by Dr Vera Serwaa Opoku […]