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POKU TRANSPORT TRAFFIC LIGHT RESTORED AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT

413After more than a decade of malfunction and growing public concern, the long-defunct traffic light at Poku Transport has finally been repaired and restored to full operation, bringing renewed hope for improved road safety and traffic management in the area. The signal system, located within the bustling Oforikrom municipality, had remained non-functional for years, creating […]

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Ambassador Alhaji Said Sinare Warns Ghanaian Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Against Drugs, Illegal Entry and Financial Crimes

264  The Government of Ghana, through its Embassy in Saudi Arabia, has issued a stern caution to Ghanaian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, urging strict adherence to Saudi laws and regulations throughout the pilgrimage period. In an official statement signed by Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Embassy emphasized that while […]

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Vodza Ecotourism Initiative hosts 5th Easter Regatta to boost tourism

328  The Vodza Ecotourism Initiative has successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Vodza Easter Regatta, drawing residents, tourists, and stakeholders to the coastal community in a vibrant celebration of culture, sport, and tourism. The event, organised in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, forms part of efforts to promote eco-tourism and water sports while […]

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FDA seizes over 155 packs of unapproved diapers in Western North Region

348  The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Western North Region has seized more than 155 packs, approximately 15,523 units of unapproved baby diapers from 21 outlets within the region. The operation, conducted with support from the Ghana Police Service and Consumer Protection Agency, targeted sellers within Dwenase, Bekwai, Asawinso, Bibiani and Juaboso markets.Ghanaian […]

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Obuasi MCE Commissions GH¢1.18 Million Departmental Projects

412  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has commissioned six development projects valued at GH¢1,182,309.68 in four communities in the municipality. The projects comprise four mechanised boreholes and two educational facilities — an eight-seater washroom and a refurbished kindergarten block for the Bediem Experimental Basic School. The boreholes were commissioned at […]

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Chief Julius Debrah:The Godfather of many, even the unknown-Punch Editor Writes

367  In the evolving landscape of Ghanaian politics, where public service is often measured by policy achievements and electoral victories, there are a few individuals whose legacy transcends formal office and enters the realm of personal impact. One such figure is Chief Julius Debrah, Ghana’s Chief of Staff, who has steadily earned a reputation as […]

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A New Era for Ghana’s Mining Sector: Hon. Issah Salifu Taylor Applauds Damang Takeover

518  The Member of Parliament for Tarkwa Nsuaem, Hon. Issah Salifu Taylor, has extended warm congratulations to renowned Ghanaian businessman Dr. Ibrahim Mahama and his company, *Engineers and Planners,* for the successful takeover of the Damang mining site. This milestone marks a historic step toward full Ghanaian ownership of one of the nation’s most significant […]

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Atwima Mpatasie Residents Raise Alarm Over Missing Royal Regalia, Demands Accountability from Chief

522  Some residents of Mpatasie in the Atwima Kwanwoma District have expressed fear over missing royal ornaments and regalia that have been with the community since time immemorial. The residents say they fear a calamity will befall the community if the missing artefacts are not returned to the town’s stool house. An opinion leader and […]

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Gyataba Fires Back at Critics Over Tricycle Health Project By Government

566  The United Front Party (UFP) has urged the public to exercise restraint and avoid misinformation surrounding government interventions under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, particularly the deployment of tricycles to support health workers in rural communities. The call was made by the party’s Founder and Leader, Nana Agyenim Boateng, popularly known as Gyataba, who […]

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Royal Bakers and Flour Users Association Inaugurated In Kumasi

451  A new chapter has been opened in Ghana’s baking industry with the official inauguration of the Royal Bakers and Flour Users Association of Ghana in Kumasi, a move widely regarded as a strategic effort to unify stakeholders and drive sustainable growth within the sector. The ceremony, held on Saturday, brought together bakers, industry players, […]