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Minister Inaugurates Grant Management Committee for Adwumawura Programme

396  The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment has officially inaugurated the Grant Management Committee for the Adwumawura Programme, marking a significant milestone in the rollout of one of government’s flagship youth entrepreneurship initiatives. The inauguration ceremony, held earlier today, signaled a critical stage in the implementation of the Adwumawura Programme, underscoring government’s commitment to […]

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Ashanti regional minister consoles Amakom market fire victims

401  Hon Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has assured victims of the Amakom Market fire disaster of the government’s readiness to relieve their plight. The market, popularly known as Anlo Market, was gutted by a fire around 9:30 pm on Monday, January 26. While victims are counting their losses, the Ashanti Regional Minister […]

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Teachers urged to take a keen interest in their mental health-Mental health experts

366  Teachers have been advised to take a keen interest in their mental and overall health issues so that they can manage them effectively, ultimately becoming more productive. Speaking in turns at a two-day seminar in Accra, the experts repeatedly emphasized the importance of taking a keen interest in mental health, as it would also […]

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Ejisu Delegates Accuse Ayew Afriyie of Interference, Falsehoods and Political Intimidation

843  A group of concerned delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region has strongly condemned what they describe as sustained interference, hostility and the deliberate spread of falsehoods by the Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore, Mr Ayew Afriyie, against the duly elected Member of Parliament for Ejisu, […]

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Drivers Hail PIWAK Natural Health as 3P Garlic Mixture Brings Relief from Persistent Waist Pain

424  Commercial drivers battling persistent waist pain have praised the management of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of the 3P Garlic Mixture, for what they describe as a life-changing herbal remedy that has restored comfort and productivity to their daily work. Several drivers who spoke to The Punch newspaper recounted how chronic waist pain,often aggravated by […]

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Underground Cable Fault Triggers Power Outage in Parts of Kumasi

524  Residents and businesses in some parts of the Kumasi Metropolis were plunged into darkness on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a power outage caused by an underground cable fault at Abuakwa Maakro. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, in an official public notice, explained that the interruption in power supply was […]

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Prof Lord Mensah Pays Courtesy Call on Ashanti Regional Minister Ahead of Performance Contract Summit

406  Professor Lord Mensah, Head of the Office of the Local Government Service (OLGS), has paid a high-level courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Kumasi, ahead of the Performance Contract Summit scheduled for all regions. The visit formed part of preparatory engagements leading to […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Visits Sofoline Fire Outbreak Scene

466  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

472  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 […]