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Hon. Yakubu Mohammed Rolls Out Free NHIS Registration and Renewal for 10,000 Constituents in Ahafo Ano South East

380  In a major boost to healthcare access in the Ahafo Ano South East Constituency, the Member of Parliament, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed, has announced a comprehensive Free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal exercise targeting 10,000 constituents across the constituency. The initiative, which is being undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance […]

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Asante Akim North Municipal Calls for Collective Civic Action on January 21

421  In a decisive move to strengthen environmental sanitation and promote community well-being, the Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has announced a large-scale municipal clean-up exercise scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The initiative forms part of the Assembly’s broader strategy to enhance public health, restore environmental order, and rekindle civic responsibility among residents. The […]

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Louis Nuhu Toppoh Supports Amenfi West DRIP Operations with GH¢20,000 Worth of Diesel

1,179    In a significant boost to ongoing rural infrastructure development in the Amenfi West Constituency, Comrade Louis Nuhu Toppoh, popularly known as Chairman 2026 and an aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Chairman, has donated fuel worth GH¢20,000 to support the operations of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) machines in the area. The […]

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Oforikrom MCE Pays Official Working Visit to VRA Anwomaso Branch

562  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Anwel Sadat, has paid an official working visit to the Volta River Authority (VRA) at Anwomaso as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the Oforikrom Municipal Assembly and key state institutions operating within the municipality. Hon. Anwel Sadat was accompanied by […]

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Surviving Today, Destroying Tomorrow: Youth Trapped in Betting and Transactional Sex- George Akom

521  Across Ghana today, a troubling reality is unfolding. For many young people, betting and transactional sex have emerged as survival strategies not by choice, but by economic desperation. While these paths may offer short-term relief, evidence shows they are driving youth into long-term psychological, social, and economic harm. With rising living costs, persistent youth […]

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Who Really Sidelined Bawumia? Razak Kojo Opoku PhD Challenges Atta Akyea’s Claims

443  Political analyst Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku has questioned recent claims suggesting that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was sidelined by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his cousin, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing such assertions as unconvincing without corroboration from key insiders. According to Dr. Kojo Opoku, until figures such as Samuel […]

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PURC Ashanti Regional Office Intensifies Probe into Utility Service Complaints

431  The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stepped up enforcement measures to address a growing number of consumer complaints against electricity and water utility service providers in the region. As part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Electricity and Water Distribution Regulations, the Commission has intensified field […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Engages Five Constituencies on Government Development Agenda

450  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has held a series of New Year engagement meetings with leadership and stakeholders of five constituencies in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to deepen collaboration and keep the grassroots informed about ongoing government initiatives. The constituencies visited were Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South East, […]

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KMA Invests GH₵660,163 in Footbridge Projects

1,531  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has committed a total of GH₵660,163.00 to the construction of four footbridges across key communities in the metropolis, underscoring its resolve to improve transport safety and enhance accessibility, particularly during the rainy season. The footbridges are to be constructed across streams at Santasi–Anyinam, Amankwatia, Ohwim, and Baabiriem (Kokoso Asubonteng),communities […]

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A Litre of Petrol Cheaper Than a Can of Malt Under President Mahama – Punch Editor

436 The Managing Editor of The Punch newspaper, Mr. Ayisah Foster, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as prudent and people-centred economic management, noting that recent developments in fuel pricing are providing tangible relief to Ghanaians. According to Mr. Foster, Ghana’s economy has begun to experience a noticeable turnaround under President […]