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Government Accepts Proposal to Cap Ghana’s Parliament at 300 MPs
ACCRA, Ghana – Government has accepted a proposal to place a constitutional cap on the size of Ghana’s Parliament, limiting the total number of Members of Parliament to 300. The announcement was made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, while presenting the Government’s White Paper on the recommendations of the Constitutional…
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ECOWAS to Donate US$250,000 to Support Victims of Ghana’s Devastating Floods
ACCRA, Ghana – The Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] is set to donate US$250,000, equivalent to about GH₵3 million, to support victims of Ghana’s recent devastating floods. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on. According to the Minister, the Ministry of Foreign…
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Mafi Traditional Council Petitions Volta Regional Minister for Veterinary College and Road Rehabilitation
HO, Volta Region – The Acting President and members of the Mafi Traditional Council, led by Togbe Asafo Buatri IV, have petitioned the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to intervene in key development challenges facing the Mafi Traditional Area and the Central Tongu District. The Council presented the petition during a meeting with the…
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Married Man Ordered to Pay GH¢40,000 to ‘Side Chick’ for Breaking Promise to Marry
ACCRA, GHANA — A court has upheld an order for a married man to pay GH¢40,000 in damages to a woman for breach of promise to marry. The ruling affirms that a promise to marry, once made and relied upon, can attract legal consequences even when the man is already married. Court Upholds Damages The…
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NPP Announces Nationwide “Democracy Under Attack” Protest for August 6
ACCRA, GHANA — The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration on Thursday, August 6, 2026, under the theme _“Democracy Under Attack”_. In a statement and promotional materials released by the party, the protest is expected to begin at 6:00 a.m. from the Supreme Court and proceed to Jubilee…
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Proposed 5-Year Presidential Term Will Not Apply to Mahama — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
ACCRA, GHANA — The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that the government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term from four years to five years will not apply to incumbent President John Dramani Mahama. The clarification comes after the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced that the…
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NATIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES TWO FULLY EQUIPPED AMBULANCES FROM HO WEST MP
Donation to Boost Emergency Response and Save Lives in Volta Region HO, VOLTA REGION – The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has received two fully equipped ambulances donated by *Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah*, Member of Parliament for Ho West Constituency. The handing-over ceremony took place in Ho and was attended by the Volta Regional Minister, Hon.…
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Ghana Immigration Arrests Suspected Sex Workers And Alleged Human Trafficking Suspects In Ashaiman Dawn Operation
ASHAIMAN, GREATER ACCRA – The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has carried out a dawn operation in Ashaiman, arresting several individuals suspected of engaging in prostitution and alleged human trafficking. Speaking in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s _Daily Hustle Worldwide Show_, eyewitness Moses Tetteh, popularly known as _All Akakaduro_, said he witnessed the…
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17-Year-Old Student Dies In Hospital After Being Jailed For Exam Cheating
A 17-year-old student, Mamadou Djouma Bah, has died in hospital after falling ill while serving a one-month prison sentence for examination malpractice. According to reports, Bah was convicted for using a mobile phone during a national examination. The court handed him a one-month jail term for the offence. Sources say Bah had been living with…
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ICS To Head To Supreme Court Over Enforcement Of Law Banning Dog And Cat Slaughter In Ghana
ACCRA – The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has announced plans to file a case at the Supreme Court to compel the enforcement of laws prohibiting the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats in Ghana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, the organisation said it is seeking the strict enforcement of…
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Man Allegedly Killed By Victim’s Brother After Attempted Rape At Akyem Batabi
AKYEM BATABI, EASTERN REGION – A 40-year-old man, identified as Yaw Nyarko, has died after he was allegedly attacked by the brother of a woman he was accused of attempting to rape. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region.…
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Woman Allegedly Attacks Boyfriend With Knife After Discovering Planned Wedding To Another Woman
GHANA – A 27-year-old man is receiving treatment in hospital after he was allegedly attacked by his girlfriend on Monday, July 27, 2026. According to reports, the incident occurred after the woman discovered her boyfriend’s intention to marry another lady over the weekend. Sources say an argument broke out between the two, during which the…
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70-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered On Way To Church In Eastern Region, Body Parts Allegedly Removed
AKYEM AKROSO, EASTERN REGION – A 70-year-old woman and member of The Church of Pentecost at Akyem Koforidua Akura, a suburb of Akroso in the Asene Manso Akroso District, has been found dead after reportedly going missing on her way to church on Saturday, July 26, 2026. According to family members, the deceased left home…
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Coalition Of Unemployed Trained Teachers Demands Accountability From GES Over Recruitment Exercise
ACCRA – The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to publicly account for the recent teacher recruitment exercise. The group expressed dissatisfaction with what it describes as a lack of transparency in the selection process. According to the Coalition, thousands of trained teachers applied for limited vacancies but…
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Krobo NMTC Techiman Students Protest Over Feeding, Exam Schedules And “No Academic Calendar”
TECHIMAN – Students of Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Techiman staged a demonstration last night and have vowed to continue the protest this morning over multiple grievances. The students say they have been agitating over several issues, including remaining in school while other training institutions are on vacation. A major concern raised is…
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Fire Destroys Sections Of Leklebi SHS Boys’ Dormitory, Senior Housemaster Loses All Belongings
LEKLEBI, VOLTA REGION – A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the boys’ dormitory at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region, with extensive damage to property including the personal belongings of the Senior Housemaster. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, while academic activities were ongoing. According to reports, the fire started…
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Volta Regional Minister Commissions Boreholes, Cuts Sod For 6 School Projects In North Dayi
NORTH DAYI – The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has commissioned two 10,000-litre capacity mechanized boreholes and cut sod for six educational infrastructure projects in the North Dayi Constituency. The working visit, under Phase II of his _“Water for All Project”_, saw the commissioning of mechanized boreholes at Anfoega Senior High School and Vakpo…
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Illegal mining reduces fish production in Bono Region – Fisheries Commission
Mrs Charlotte Ndah, the Wenchi Zonal Director of the Fisheries Commission in the Bono Region, has expressed concern that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, around water bodies is causing a decline in fish production across the region. She said fishermen, particularly those operating on the Bui Dam Reservoir in the Banda District, had consistently…
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UMaT Bans Braided Hair, Earrings For Male Students And Revealing Outfits For Females In Lecture Halls
TARKWA – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology, UMaT, Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has announced a new dress code policy for students ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. According to him, male students will no longer be permitted in lecture halls with braided hair and earrings, while female students will also be barred…
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Volta & Oti Creators and Bloggers Association Pays Courtesy Call On Regional Minister
HO – The leadership of the Creators and Bloggers Association of the Volta and Oti Regions has paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to explore partnerships aimed at driving regional development through digital media. Led by the Association’s President, Mr. Simon Hedeka, the delegation discussed ways to leverage digital…
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Self-Styled Imam Jailed 10 Years For Defiling 7-Year-Old Boy In Wa
WA – A 42-year-old self-styled Imam, Ilyasu Konate, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 7-year-old boy in Wa. The court heard that Konate exploited his status as a trusted neighbor to gain access to the victim, who lived next door. According to prosecution, on the day of the…
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Interior And Health Ministers Visit Sefwi Sayerano After Fatal Police Shooting, Promise Justice And New Police Station
SEFWI SAYERANO – The Minister of the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who is also MP for Sefwi Juaboso, have visited Sefwi Sayerano following a police shooting incident that left two people dead and three others injured. On July 7, 2026, personnel from the Sefwi Wiawso Divisional Command…
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“The Future Is Bright” – Hon. Godwin Bobobee Charges Youth On Resilience, Skills And Discipline At RETCA Graduation
FRANKADUA – The District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has urged Ghanaian youth to embrace resilience, self-discipline, and skill acquisition as keys to building a bright future. Addressing the graduation ceremony of RETCA School Complex at Frankadua, Hon. Bobobee said while government has a duty to provide resources for the youth, young people…
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Fire Razes Spare Parts Shop At Juapong Island Spot, No Casualties Recorded
JUAPONG – A fire outbreak at Juapong Island Spot in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 23rd July, destroyed a motorcycle spare parts shop. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 7:00am and quickly engulfed the entire shop, burning all items inside. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the scene and managed to…
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UAM Volta Coordinator Urges Youth To Unite For National Development
VOLTA REGION – The Volta Regional Coordinator of the United Africa Movement (UAM), Fiadugbe Peter Sedudzi, is encouraging Ghanaian youth to prioritize national unity over political affiliations, saying the future of the country depends on their collective effort. In a statement titled _”THE YOUTH OF GHANA: ONE PEOPLE, ONE DESTINY”_, Mr. Sedudzi said young people…
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NPP Asuogyaman Chairman Calls for Unity and Grassroots Support to Strengthen Party
ADJENA-GYAKITI – The newly elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asuogyaman Constituency, Chairman Abrokwa, says identifying the party’s challenges is key to resolving its internal problems. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service in Adjena-Gyakiti following the successful constituency executive elections, Chairman Abrokwa urged both winning and losing executives to put their differences…
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Juapong Market Women Struggle With Low Sales Following Market Relocation
JUAPONG – July 22nd 2026 Market women at Juapong are expressing concern over dwindling sales and loss of customers following the relocation of the market to a new site. The traders say the move has severely affected their businesses, with many losing their regular clientele. They added that the situation has worsened due to inadequate…
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ECOWAS TO LAUNCH SINGLE CURRENCY ‘ECO’ IN 2027 TO BOOST WEST AFRICAN TRADE
ABUJA – July 23rd 2026 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch its long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. The move forms part of efforts to deepen economic integration across West Africa. According to ECOWAS, the proposed currency is expected to facilitate trade, reduce transaction costs, and…
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GTEC BANS MANDATORY ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR TERTIARY ADMISSIONS IN GHANA
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary education institutions to stop using entrance examinations as a mandatory requirement for admission. According to GTEC, the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework*. The Commission says institutions must align with the nationally approved admission criteria and processes already in place. GTEC has urged…
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ST. PETER’S SHS WINS INTER-DISTRICT SCIENCE & MATHS CONTEST IN ANUM
ANUM – July 21, 2026 St. Peter’s Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Inter-District Science & Mathematics Quiz Contest held at Anum Presby Church on Monday, July 21, 2026. The contest, organized by the Asuogyaman Municipal Education Directorate in collaboration with [Name of Outfit/Organizer], followed Anum SHS’s victory in the 3rd…
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BECE 2027: NEW ACADEMIC CALENDAR SCHEDULES EXAM FOR MAY 5 TO MAY 12 WITH WEEKEND BREAK
ACCRA – 23rd July 2026 The *Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for 2027 will run from Wednesday, May 5 let to Tuesday, May 12, 2027, according to the new academic calendar. The revised timetable will give candidates a two-day weekend break between examination papers. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, announced the new arrangement,…
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NAFDAC Commences Nationwide Mop-Up of Banned Sachet Alcohol and Sub-200ml PET Bottles
NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, in line with the Federal Government’s ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of such products. The exercise, being carried out across the six geopolitical zones, follows the closure of non-compliant manufacturing…
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MAN INJURED AS MOTORCYCLE KEY LODGED IN SKULL DURING OKADA FIGHT AT JASIKAN
JASIKAN, OTI REGION – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 A man is receiving specialist treatment after a motorcycle key was allegedly lodged in his skull during a fight between two commercial motorcycle, _Okada_, riders at Jasikan in the Oti Region. Information gathered indicates the incident occurred when the victim attempted to separate the two riders who…
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MAHAMA MEETS UN HEALTH OFFICIALS TO BOOST AFRICA’S HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY AND VACCINE PRODUCTION
ACCRA – [July 22nd 2026] President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with top United Nations health officials at the Jubilee House to strengthen public health cooperation across Africa. The discussions focused on vaccine production, immunisation systems, and the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria on the continent. President Mahama emphasized the need for Africa to…
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POLICE INTERCEPT SUSPECTED NARCOTIC DRUGS AT ASAWASE MARKET; TWO ARRESTED
The Manhyia District Police Command has arrested two persons in connection with the unlawful possession and transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation at the Asawase Market in Kumasi. The operation was conducted on 21st July 2026 following credible intelligence that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported concealed in fertilizer…
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BOG, POLICE TO CRACK DOWN ON REFUSAL TO ACCEPT CEDI COINS Offenders Risk Up to 3 Years’ Imprisonment
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service has announced a nationwide crackdown on businesses and individuals who refuse to accept cedi coins as legal tender. In a joint statement, the two institutions warned that refusing cedi coins is a violation of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612). Offenders…
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“WE ARE THE GENERALS OF CHANGE” — MAHAMA CHARGES AFRICAN LEADERS TO DELIVER UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to take bold and urgent action to achieve Universal Health Coverage and end preventable diseases across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, President Mahama said Africa’s modern struggle is no longer only against poverty and inequality,…
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PASTOR SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR MURDER OF 16-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN CALABAR
A 51-year-old clergyman, Apostle Ubong Bassey Etim, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Calabar High Court for the murder of his 16-year-old daughter. According to court proceedings, the deceased, who had Down Syndrome, was accused of witchcraft by her father before she was killed. The court found Etim guilty of murder and…
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PRESIDENT SIGNS NEW GIPA ACT INTO LAW TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN GHANA
ACCRA – July 22nd 2026 President has officially signed into law the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, repealing the old *Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act. The new law is expected to reposition Ghana as a leading investment destination in Africa and beyond by simplifying business processes and cutting bureaucratic red tape. Key highlights of…
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FINANCE MINISTER DR. CASSIEL ATO FORSON TO PRESENT MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW TOMORROW
The Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23, 2026. The presentation, in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act, will provide an update on the performance of the economy for the first half of the year and outline government’s fiscal policy…
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GPHA Commissions Advanced AI-Powered CT Scanner at International Maritime Hospital
The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, on Tuesday, 21st July, commissioned a state-of-the-art AI-powered Philips Incisive 128-Slice CT Scanner at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), officially restoring CT scan services at the facility. The advanced imaging system offers superior image quality, faster scanning times, reduced radiation…
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GOVERNMENT TO BUILD 50,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR TEACHERS — HARUNA IDDRISU
ACCRA – [July 20th 2026] The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government will construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country. The project, dubbed the “Teacher Dabre Initiative”, is aimed at providing quality and affordable accommodation for teachers and motivating more educators to accept postings to rural communities. Speaking at…
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TWIFO BUKURUSO RESIDENTS APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT OVER ALLEGED BLOCKING OF DRAINAGE CHANNEL
TWIFO HEMANG LOWER DENKYIRA, C/R – [July 21st 2026] Residents of Twifo Bukuruso* in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District are calling on government and relevant authorities to urgently intervene over the alleged obstruction of a natural drainage channel. According to the community, a former Assembly Member, Mr. Michael Asare, has allegedly filled portions of…
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SEVERAL WBM ZION SHS STUDENTS HOSPITALISED OVER SUSPECTED FOOD POISONING
OLD TAFO AKYEM, EASTERN REGION Several students of WBM Zion Senior High School, AMEZSS, at Old Tafo Akyem in the Eastern Region are receiving treatment after a suspected food poisoning incident. The affected students have been rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital and Kukurantumi Community Hospital for medical attention. The exact cause of the illness…
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Yamin and Abanga investigation still ongoing – Deputy Attorney-General
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, dismissed allegations that the government is selectively enforcing the law regarding illegal mining cases, asserting that probes into allegations against certain National Democratic Congress (NDC) members are still ongoing. In response to questions regarding investigations involving NDC National Organiser Joseph Yamin and Third National Vice Chairman…
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ITALIAN INVESTORS EYE GHANA’S COCOA WITH 3,000-HECTARE MEGA FARM PLAN
ACCRA – Monday, July 21, 2026 Italian investors are targeting Ghana’s cocoa sector with a major 3,000-hectare mechanised cocoa development project. A delegation from BF International, Italy’s largest agricultural group, led by Italian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Laura Ranalli, paid a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to discuss the…
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“UPDATE US ON YAMIN, ABANGA GALAMSEY PROBE” — NPP PETITIONS EOCO
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 The *New Patriotic Party (NPP) is demanding updates on petitions filed against some National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials over alleged illegal mining activities. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong asked the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to make public the status…
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“TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE” — NPP REJECTS 20-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR CHAIRMAN WONTUMI, HEADS TO APPEAL COURT
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, as a “travesty of justice” and says it will appeal the ruling. A High Court in Accra on Monday convicted Wontumi in a case related to illegal…
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MAHAMA COMMISSIONS ULTRA-MODERN POLICE HEADQUARTERS IN AKATSI NORTH
AVE-DAKPA – Thursday, July 17, 2026 President John Dramani Mahama today commissioned the new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters in Ave-Dakpa, the district capital. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled in the presence of the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr. Acolor, DCE Hon. Bless Katamani, and MP Hon. Peter…
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF HOHOE HOSPITAL, FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION FOR PWDs DURING VOLTA TOUR
HO – 17th July 2026 President John Dramani Mahama has announced major development projects for the Volta Region during a community engagement and Q&A session in Ho as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, students and civil society groups, the President outlined government plans in healthcare, education, infrastructure, transport and economic development.…
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