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Ashanti Regional Minister Visits Sekyere Kwamang, Reaffirms Commitment to Development

1,307  Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, paid a courtesy visit to a prominent family in Sekyere Kwamang, where he was warmly received by the family members and elders. During the visit, Dr. Amoakohene had the opportunity to reflect on his cultural heritage and reaffirm his connection to the community. The visit also provided […]

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GSA’s Jennifer Owusu Afriyie Bags Top awards at Ghana CEO’s and Industrial awards

1,154  Ms.Jennifer Owusu Afriyie,a planning, monitoring and evaluation officer at the Ghana Standard Authority has won two top awards at the just ended Ghana CEO’s and Industrial awards ceremony held in Accra. The award categories which she won were Best Female in Planning and Project management of the year and also the overall female in […]

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KMA Inaugurates District Implementation Committee Under SDG Smart Cities Programme

1,515  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development with the inauguration of its District Implementation Committee (DIC) under the Ghana SDG Smart Cities Programme. The ceremony, which marked the signing of a Participation Agreement, was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of […]

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Former GIHOC Boss Maxwell Kofi Jumah Picked Up by Security Operatives

1,494  Reports have emerged that Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, has been taken into custody by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence. The personnel arrived at Jumah’s home on Sunday, June 29, with the intention of speaking with him, which ultimately led to his arrest. According to eyewitnesses, the […]

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Breaking News: National Security Takes Over Akom Toll Booth Over Corruption Allegations

3,081  The National Security in charge of the Ashanti Region has taken over the Akom Toll Booth, managed by the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA), due to allegations of corruption. According to credible sources, fines collected from overloaded vehicles are being underdeclared, with authorities reportedly cutting deals with drivers. Underdeclared Fines. Ordinarily, trucks exceeding the recommended […]

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Corruption Allegations Rock Akom Toll Booth

3,058  The Akom toll booth, managed by the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, is embroiled in corruption allegations. According to credible sources, fines collected from overloaded vehicles are being underdeclared, with authorities reportedly cutting deals with drivers. Underdeclared Fines. Ordinarily, trucks exceeding the recommended axle weight […]

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Speaker of Parliament Calls for Collective Action to End Corruption

1,587  In a compelling keynote address at the Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit organized by the Bright Future Alliance, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin emphasized the urgent need for Ghana to break the pervasive chains of corruption. Highlighting the destructive impact of corruption on national development, he noted that millions of cedis are lost daily […]

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Hon.Gyan-Mensah Visits Fire-Ravaged GRIDCo Substation in Obuasi

1,494  The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has undertaken a working visit to the Obuasi GRIDCo and ECG substations following a devastating fire outbreak at the GRIDCo substation on May 21, 2025, which plunged Obuasi and surrounding communities, including New Edubiase, into darkness. The visit, which followed the instructions […]

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Western Regional Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining Activities At Wassa Amanten

2,097  The Western Regional Police Command has taken decisive action against illegal mining activities in the region, conducting an intelligence-led operation at multiple sites in Wassa Amanten. As a result of the operation, twenty-seven (27) individuals have been arrested and are currently assisting the police with their investigations. Seized Exhibits During the operation, the police […]