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GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG Declare Nationwide Strike Today Over Unresolved Demands
By: George Larweh | Daily News Flash GH | September 25, 2026 ACCRA — The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have declared a nationwide strike effective today, Friday, September 25, 2026. The three pre-tertiary teacher unions announced the industrial action…
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VOLTA EDUCATION IN CRISIS: 15 SHSs Record 0% Tertiary Qualification Rate – GES Report Exposes Deep Cracks
By: George Larweh | Daily News Flash GH | September 25, 2026 Volta Region — At least 15 Senior High Schools in the Volta Region have recorded a zero percent qualification rate for tertiary education, according to a Ghana Education Service (GES) performance report, sparking fresh concerns over the quality of education in parts of…
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Water Crisis Looms at Klumah-Dorfor; Residents Drink Muddy Water With Cattle
Residents of Klumah in the Dorfor Traditional Area of the North Tongu District are facing a severe water crisis, with no access to clean and safe drinking water. For years, the people, including women and children, have been forced to walk long distances in search of water. Even more worrying, the only water source available…
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Volta Regional Minister Joins Aviation Leaders to Welcome AWA’s New Embraer E190 Aircraft
The Volta Regional Minister joined the Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, members of the diplomatic corps and aviation industry leaders to welcome Africa World Airlines’ (AWA) new Embraer E190 aircraft to Ghana. The arrival of the 102-seater aircraft…
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Traffickers Using TikTok to Recruit Girls for Sexual Exploitation – Challenging Heights Warns
A child protection organization in Ghana has warned that traffickers are allegedly using social media, particularly TikTok, to recruit girls for commercial sexual exploitation. According to Challenging Heights, girls in the country’s mining communities are increasingly being targeted, including some under the age of 16. The warning follows a recent operation in which police rescued…
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Invest in Your Girl-Child’s Education, Not Funeral Clothes – Dr. Asantewaa Tano Urges Mothers
The Head of the Civil Engineering Department of Ho Technical University, Ing Dr Mrs Patricia Asantewaa-Tannor, has advised parents, especially mothers, to invest in their daughters’ education instead of spending money on funeral clothes. She gave the advice in an interview with the Daily Newsflash on the sidelines of a workshop organized by CAAF Ghana…
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Anloga-Avume Tomato Farmers Appeal for Urgent Buyers as Produce Rot on Farms
Tomato farmers at Anloga-Avume in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have made an urgent appeal to buyers, traders and aggregators to come to their aid as large quantities of harvested tomatoes are rotting on farms due to lack of market. The farmers say they have had a bumper harvest this season but are…
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Africa’s Dependence on Foreign Powers Betrays Nkrumah’s Vision – Prof Lumumba
Renowned Pan-Africanist and anti-corruption crusader, Professor PLO Lumumba, has said Africa’s continued dependence on foreign powers is a betrayal of the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. According to him, Nkrumah envisaged a self-reliant and united Africa capable of managing its own political and economic affairs, but the continent still relies heavily on…
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‘They Want to Replace Mahama, Not Reset Ghana’ – Kwesi Pratt on NDC Appointees
Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has criticised some appointees of the NDC government, saying their actions suggest they are more interested in replacing President John Dramani Mahama than helping him deliver on his reset agenda for Ghana. According to him, the conduct of some appointees does not reflect the party’s commitment…
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Inside NDC Elders’ Attempt to Stop Presidential Race Tensions – Kwesi Pratt Shares Details
Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has shared details of attempts by elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to calm tensions within the party over presidential ambitions. According to him, there are growing tensions within the NDC over who succeeds President John Dramani Mahama, with some members already positioning themselves for…
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Volta Region Described as Cleanest So Far in Parliament’s Nationwide Sanitation Monitoring
The Volta Region has been described as the cleanest region so far in Parliament’s ongoing nationwide monitoring of sanitation conditions. Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources, John Oti Bless, said the Committee was impressed with the sanitation outlook in the region. Speaking to JoyNews, he stated: “We are impressed with the…
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You Don’t Need a Warehouse When You Have a Smartphone – Ignite Rep Tells Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs have been urged to explore online business opportunities rather than investing in costly physical infrastructure. Regional Consultant for Ignite Social Enterprise Limited, Paul Elikem Dovi, gave the advice on Day 4 of the UPSA 1000 and Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 held at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra…
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Rejecting GH¢4m Bribe Was My Toughest Decision – DVLA CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has described rejecting a GH¢4 million bribe as the most difficult decision since assuming office. Speaking on Starr FM on Friday, September 18, Mr Kotey said the offer came during efforts to close loopholes he identified in the issuance of…
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Armah-Kofi Buah Unveils Osagyefo Roundabout in Honour of Kwame Nkrumah
Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has unveiled the Osagyefo Roundabout at Sanzule, near Eikwe, in honour of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The unveiling formed part of activities marking the 117th anniversary of Dr Nkrumah’s birth. The monument recognises Dr Nkrumah as an…
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Hon. Godwin Bobobee Engages Adjena SHS SRC Executives Ahead of School Reopening
District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has engaged the Student Representative Council (SRC) executives of Adjena Senior High School ahead of the school’s reopening. The meeting, held on September 17, 2026, provided an opportunity for the DCE to listen to the concerns and expectations of the student leaders as they prepare to…
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Ghana Prisons Service Commissions First-Ever Television Station, Ghana Prisons TV
The Ghana Prisons Service has commissioned its first-ever television station, Ghana Prisons TV, marking a significant milestone in its communication and public engagement efforts. The commissioning ceremony took place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Prisons Headquarters in Accra. The event brought together dignitaries, stakeholders, partners, and staff of the Service. The Special Guest…
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Hon. Godwin Bobobee Supports Gyakiti Circuit Students with Uniforms, Books, and Shoes
District Chief Executive of the Asuogyaman District Assembly, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has donated educational materials to students in the Gyakiti Circuit. The donation, made on Thursday, September 17, 2026, included 1,500 exercise books, 64 school uniforms and 500 pairs of shoes. The shoes were provided in partnership with World Shoe. Speaking at the event, Hon.…
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Mahama Outlines Plan to Clear Agbogloshie Waste, Announces 90-Day Operation
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined government’s decisive action to clear the accumulated waste at Agbogloshie, describing the exercise as an important step towards restoring sanitation, protecting public health and reclaiming the area for productive use. The operation will deploy DRIP equipment, including tipper trucks, excavators, bulldozers and wheel loaders, with support from the Ghana…
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HON. ABLAKWA REWARDS BEST WASSCE STUDENTS IN NORTH TONGU WITH MACBOOKS AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted and honoured the six best-performing WASSCE candidates from the constituency. In a post on his official Facebook page, the MP announced that the top performers will each receive a MacBook and a full scholarship from the MP’s office. The beneficiaries are: 1.…
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53,415 Adolescent Pregnancies Recorded Between January And July 2026 – GHS
Ghana recorded 53,415 adolescent pregnancies between January and July 2026, including 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The figures, drawn from the Service’s routine Health Information System, represent pregnancies recorded at health facilities across the country during the first seven months of the year. The…
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Citizen Decries Political Division And Underdevelopment In Central Tongu
A citizen of Central Tongu, Worlas Agboe, has taken to Facebook to lament what he describes as growing political division and underdevelopment in the constituency. In a post that has since generated reactions online, Agboe said town leaders have been “brainwashed” by political leaders, resulting in disunity among residents. “A story that highlights how our…
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Volta Chiefs’ Delegation Arrives In China To Explore Investment Opportunities
At the invitation of His Excellency Hon. Kojo Bonsu, Ghana’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, a high-powered delegation of Volta Chiefs led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV (Anfoega), has arrived in China on a strategic investment tour. The delegation, which is being coordinated by…
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Mahama Calls For Stronger Partnership Between Chiefs And Government To Deepen Development
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger partnership between traditional authorities and government to deepen development and improve governance at the district level. Engaging the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs at the Presidency, President Mahama said chiefs are uniquely positioned to support development in their communities and should play a more meaningful role…
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Volta Regional Minister Holds Emergency Meeting On 24-Hour Economy Market Projects
Today, I held an emergency meeting with all Municipal and District Chief Executives, consultants and contractors working on the 24-Hour Economy Market Projects in the Volta Region. The meeting at the Residency Conference Room provided an opportunity to receive updates on the progress of work across the beneficiary Assemblies, identify challenges and agree on practical…
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CAAP Ghana And HTU Train Rice Farmers On Charcoal Production From Rice Waste
Community Advocacy Against Poverty (CAAP Ghana), in collaboration with Ho Technical University, has organized a training workshop for rice farmers in the North Tongu District. The workshop trained farmers on how to convert rice waste into bio-charcoal. According to the Executive Director of CAAP Ghana, Mr. Antonio Gamado, the initiative is in line with the…
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24-Year-Old Okada Rider Killed After Motorcycle Collides With Pregnant Cow At Kade-Okumeni
A 24-year-old man has met his untimely death after his motorcycle collided with a pregnant cow at Okumeni, a sub-community near Kade in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region. The deceased has been identified as Silas Mintah, 24, an Okada rider. According to reports gathered by Osofoba Enoch of Holy FM/TV, Silas had visited…
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Mahama Ayariga Engages NCCE and GBC To Provide Live Coverage of MMDA Assembly And Town Hall Meetings
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed that he has engaged the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to roll out a programme to provide live coverage of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). In…
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Asuogyaman District Commissions Six New Classroom Blocks To Boost Education
The Asuogyaman District has commissioned six new educational facilities across various communities in a bid to improve access to quality education and reduce overcrowding in schools. The commissioning ceremony took place yesterday, with the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, Eastern…
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MoFFA Gives Battor Mortuary 14 Days To Account For Missing Body of 53-Year-Old Woman
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has given management of the Battor Catholic Hospital Mortuary Annex at Anyamam 14 days to account for the whereabouts of the body of 53-year-old Georgina Tsiakie Agbasi. The directive follows an assessment and investigation by the agency into the circumstances surrounding the reported disappearance of the deceased’s body…
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Prison Officer Warns Young Women Against Destroying Partners’ Property Over Heartbreak – “A Moment Of Anger Can Become Your Prison Story”
A Prison Officer at the Kete-Krachi Local Prison, ASP Maxwell Asumah, has cautioned young women against destroying their partners’ properties in moments of anger following heartbreak or infidelity. In a public advisory, ASP Asumah said it is common for some women, out of hurt and anger after being cheated on or after a breakup, to…
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Whales: Giants of the Ocean
Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top…
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24-Hour Economy Must Be Driven By Local Resources – Dev’t Practitioner
A Development and Management Practitioner, Mr. Confidence E. Abotsi, has proposed a blueprint for operationalising Ghana’s 24-hour economy through Local Economic Development (LED), entrepreneurship and resource-based industrialisation. In an exclusive interview with Dela Radio News, Mr. Abotsi, who is also a member of the NDC’s Employment and Job Creation Manifesto Committee, said the success of…
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Minority Demands Parliamentary Probe Into Over $1bn Narcotics Seizures Linked To Ghana
The Minority in Parliament is demanding a full-scale, independent parliamentary inquiry into what it describes as Ghana’s growing emergence as a narcotics transit hub under the NDC government. In a press statement dated September 13, 2026, and signed by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Defence and Interior, Hon. Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the…
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Ablakwa Rewards 9-Time NSMQ Champions As Odade3 Tradition Continues
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his long-standing Odade3 tradition of rewarding Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) for their National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) triumph. It was a profoundly proud moment as the 9-time NSMQ champions and the coveted trophy were received at the Foreign Ministry yesterday. As…
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Vivo Energy Ghana Fuels Buz Stop Boys’ Sanitation Mission to Drive Sustainability
In a further demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Vivo Energy Ghana has partnered with the Buz Stop Boys through a fuel donation to support their nationwide clean-up and sanitation activities. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the mobility and operational reach of the volunteer group, whose relentless efforts have significantly contributed to improving…
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Mawu Klenam Foundation Expresses Profound Gratitude to Hon. Kofi Boadi for Successful Outreach in Nnudu-Aboasa
The Mawu Klenam Foundation has expressed its deep gratitude to Hon. Kofi Boadi, Assembly Member for the Nnudu-Aboasa Electoral Area, for his swift and immense support towards its recent donation exercise. Hon. Kofi Boadi graciously assisted the Foundation in transporting all support items to Nnudu-Aboasa. The donated items included clothing for children, babies, women and…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates To 2,269 Fresh SHS Students In North Tongu
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his annual support for newly admitted Senior High School students from the constituency with a massive donation. This year, a total of 2,269 freshly admitted SHS students from North Tongu received chop boxes, mattresses, and exercise books to support their academic journey.…
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FDA Commends Ho Teaching Hospital Blood Bank for Excellence in Safety and Quality
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana has commended the Blood Bank of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) for excellence in safety and quality following a comprehensive two-day regulatory assessment of the facility. The critical audit was aimed at evaluating the facility against mandatory statutory requirements, rigorous operational standards, and the effective implementation of its…
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Speaker Bagbin Challenges Ewes in Diaspora to Turn Cultural Network into Economic Bridge
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, has challenged Ewes in the diaspora to leverage their cultural network not only as a bridge for unity and cultural preservation, but also as an economic and investment bridge to create opportunities and improve the lives of Ghanaians back home. He said the Ewe diaspora…
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Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly Empowers 108 Persons With Disabilities
The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly has supported 108 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with various livelihood, business, mobility and economic empowerment interventions aimed at improving their independence and quality of life. The Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo, Hon. Francis Addo Akumatey, commended H.E. John Dramani Mahama for increasing the PWD allocation under the District Assemblies…
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Osudoku Youth Association Presents Seven Demands to President Mahama
The Osudoku Youth Association (OYA) has presented a seven-point petition to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, calling for urgent government intervention in key agricultural, infrastructure, sanitation and water challenges affecting communities in the Osudoku area. The petition was presented on Monday, 14th September 2026, at the Asutsuare Lorry Station.…
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Deputy Finance Minister Organizes 15-Day Skills Training for Nana Afrakoma Vocational Institute
Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency and Deputy Finance Minister of Ghana, through the Rural Enterprise Programme (REP), has organized a 15-day training session for the Nana Afrakoma Vocational Training Institute. The institute is a non-formal educational center located in Akwamufie within the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region of…
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Hon. Godwin Bobobee Engages Market Women at Atimpoku Roundabout Over Food Safety Concerns
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has held a town hall engagement with food vendors and market women operating around the Atimpoku Roundabout, following concerns and reports circulating on social media about the quality and safety of food sold in the area. The engagement, held on September 10, 2026, provided an…
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PRESIDENT MAHAMA SWEARS IN NEW INDEPENDENT FISCAL COUNCIL TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMY
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a new Independent Fiscal Council to help strengthen Ghana’s economy and restore public financial discipline. The five-member independent body was established under the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136), and is mandated to scrutinise government spending, monitor debt sustainability and ensure transparency in public resource management.…
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STUDENTS INCREASINGLY USING AI TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS – WAEC RAISES CONCERN
The Head of the School Examinations Administration Department at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Lillian Frimpong, has raised concerns over the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students to answer examination questions. According to her, the trend is becoming alarming and requires urgent attention by stakeholders to preserve the integrity of examinations. She…
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HON. GODWIN BOBOBEE HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING AT FINTEY, DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
On Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, convened a Town Hall Meeting at Fintey aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting quality education. The meeting brought together pupils and teachers of Fintey Methodist Primary School and Fintey Junior High School, Assembly Members, opinion leaders, officials from the…
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Security Service Recruits Dismissed Over Forged WASSCE Results
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has confirmed the dismissal of several recruits from security service training schools after verification by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) revealed allegedly forged and doctored WASSCE results. According to the Minister, the affected recruits have been expelled from their respective training programmes as part of measures…
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BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS USING OWN SALARIES TO RUN SCHOOLS DUE TO UNDERFUNDING – GNAT GENERAL SECRETARY
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has revealed that inadequate funding for basic education is forcing some teachers and headteachers to use their own salaries to keep schools running. According to him, teachers and school heads in some basic schools are compelled to dip into their personal resources…
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GWL BEGINS CONTROLLED SPILLAGE FROM WEIJA DAM, URGES IMMEDIATE EVACUATION
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has commenced controlled spillage from the Weija Dam after water levels rose to 45.2 feet, nearing the dam’s 46-foot threshold. According to GWL, the rise follows heavy rainfall upstream within the Densu River catchment area and its tributaries. The company says the spillage, which started today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is…
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STREET BEGGING TARNISHING IMAGE OF NIGER – NIGER COMMUNITY CHIEF IN ASHANTI REGION LAMENTS
The Chief of the Niger Community in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq, has expressed concern over rising street begging in Ghana, particularly involving women and children, saying it is tarnishing the image of Niger and its citizens. According to him, the presence of women and children begging on the streets of major cities has…
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