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Social Commentator Criticizes NDC Over Bawdie -Asankrangwa Road Exclusion

350  Social commentator Henry Mary Ussher has slammed the NDC government for leaving out the Bawdie to Asankrangwa road from a list of 32 roads slated for rehabilitation. In a Facebook Live video, Ussher questioned why communities like Wassa Amenfi, Bawdie, and Asankrangwa were excluded, asking, “What crime have the people of Wassa Amenfi committed […]

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Speaker, Parliament of Ghana endorse KGL Group’s CSR achievements

296  At the official launch of the 2nd Edition of the Democracy Cup, the KGL Group of companies, a wholly-owned Ghanaian conglomerate was singled out for praise by the Speaker, and Parliament of Ghana on the numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities undertaken by the KGL Foundation. The KGL Group, through its long-term commitment to national […]

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SSNIT Makes Major Payment to Retirees

340  The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has paid over 3.3 billion cedis to more than 257,000 retirees in the first half of 2025, according to Director General Kwesi Alfreh Biney. Speaking at the 2025 Pensioners Engagement event in Kumasi on July 24, Biney emphasized that this substantial payment showcases SSNIT’s strength as […]

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President Mahama Appoints Alhaji Said Sinare as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

349  In a bold and strategic diplomatic move, President John Dramani Mahama has nominated H.E. Alhaji Said Sinare, former National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The appointment, which was officially communicated in a letter dated 21st July 2025 and signed by the […]

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Ashanti region completes MMDCEs confirmation as Yussif Yakubu gets the nod for Mampong

501  All 47 Assembly Members ‘present and voting’ at a Special General Assembly Meeting held on Thursday July 24, 2025 at Asante Mampong, voted ‘Yes’ to confirm President John Mahama ‘s Nominee for the Mampong Municipal Chief Executive position. He is Yakubu Yussif, a 34-year old Marketer and the NDC’s Parliamentary Candidate for Mampong in […]

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Ashanti Region and Israel Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

299  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, had the honor of receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roy Gilad, at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council in Kumasi. During their discussions, both parties focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Israel and the Ashanti Region. Key areas of interest include exploring sister city partnerships, knowledge […]

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Upper Manya Krobo DCE Recovers GH¢67,900 in Missing Funds, Vows Transparency

222 In a bold move, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Hon Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer, has recovered GH¢67,900 allegedly embezzled by three senior staff members. Barely two months into his tenure, DCE Lawer, a long-serving assembly member, uncovered financial discrepancies in the Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds […]

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MTN Ghana Foundation Champions Youth Empowerment Through Digital Skills At The National Youth Mentorship Summit 2025

146  The MTN Ghana Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and digital transformation at the grand finale of the National Youth Mentorship Summit 2025 held at the University of Ghana Business School, Legon. The summit brought together approximately 800 students and young professionals from across the country for a transformative experience focused on mentorship, […]

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Asawase Zongo Community Chief Appeals for Calm After Kusasi Chief’s Assassination

269  The Asawase Zongo Community Chief, Alhaji Shaibu Suleiman M. B., under the leadership of the Sarkin Zango Palace in Kumasi, has issued a public statement expressing deep sorrow and condemnation over the assassination of the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region, Chief Abdul-Malik Azenbe. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in […]

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Ghana Education Service Announces Full Payment of Capitation Grant Arrears for Basic Schools

213  The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the Government of Ghana has fully settled all outstanding arrears of the Capitation Grant for basic schools from 2023 to date. This announcement was made through a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the GES on July 23, 2025. The Capitation Grant plays […]