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Ashanti Regional Minister Vows to Revive Abandoned Drobonso community day school

694  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced plans to revive the dilapidated Drobonso E-block Senior High School, which was abandoned by the previous NPP government for 8 years. Dr. Amoakohene made the announcement during a visit to the school last Friday , where he assessed the state of the facilities. The Minister […]

Education

Chief of Drobonso Seeks Minister’s Intervention on School’s Infrastructure

680  Obrempong Dwamena Dankwah Dwebisaw, the chief of Drobonso,District Capital of the Sekyere Afram Plains in the Ashanti Region , has made a passionate appeal to Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, to provide electricity to the Drobonso Community Day School and complete the road leading to the school. The chief made this appeal […]

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RAINSTORM TRAGEDY AT TWIFO ATIMOKWA:Man Fights for Life After Being Struck by Falling Roofing Sheet

948  A devastating rainstorm that hit Twifo Praso, the district capital of Twifo Atti Morkwa , has left a local resident, Mr. Joel Kuwonu Adzi, battling for his life at the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Hospital. The storm, which occurred during a heavy downpour, destroyed a room where Mr. Adzi was taking shelter. As the […]

Sanitation

Kenkey Mill Opposite Adehyeɛ Market Closed Down By FDA Over Sanitation Concerns

965  In a swift response to allegations of insanitary conditions, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and Environmental Health Officers in Kumasi have shut down the Kenkey Mill opposite Adehyeɛ Market, effective immediately. The decision follows a joint assessment of the premises on Thursday, February 20, 2025, which revealed violations of Section 52 of the […]

Education

The Unsung Heroes of Society: Why Teachers Deserve Our Utmost Respect–By Ayisah Foster, Managing Editor, The Punch Newspaper

743  Teachers are the backbone of our education system, playing a vital role in shaping the minds of future generations. They are the guardians of knowledge, imparting wisdom, and guiding students through the complexities of life. Yet, despite their immense contribution to society, teachers often go unappreciated and undervalued. It’s time to change this narrative. […]

Politics

Ghana Moves Closer to Establishing Gold Board, Engages Stakeholders in Shaping Industry’s Future

1,063  The technical committee tasked with developing the legal and operational framework for the Ghana Gold Board has taken another significant step towards establishing a robust and effective agency. Last week Friday, the committee engaged with the Chamber of Mines and Civil Society Organizations in the extractive sector, seeking their input on the Bill for […]

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Eagle Prophet, Prophet Larbi Offer Prayer for Ashanti Regional Minister’s Success

947  Renowned spiritual leaders, Prophet Rudolph Oduro Gyebi (Eagle Prophet) of God’s Crown Chapel and Prophet Samuel Larbi-Gyimah of Kings Word Family , have offered a heartfelt prayer for the success of Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, during a chance encounter on Friday . The prayer took place during Dr. Amoakohene’s visit to […]

Politics

SML sues Manasseh for defamation, seeks ₵21m in damages

1,724  Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has initiated legal action against investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, seeking GHS 21 million in damages for defamation.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes   The suit stems from claims made by Manasseh in his book where he labeled SML’s contract with the Government of Ghana (GOG) and the Ghana Revenue Authority […]