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“GHANA IS SICK” – CATHOLIC PRIEST WARNS PRESIDENT MAHAMA OVER GALAMSEY AND NATIONAL DIRECTION
A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Louis Cecilia Adu Poku, has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana is heading in a dangerous direction, urging him to listen to dissenting voices and address pressing national challenges. Speaking on the second day of the “Transformation with the Priest 2026” programme at the All Saints Catholic Church at…
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27,385 NEW CANCER CASES, 17,944 DEATHS RECORDED IN GHANA IN 2022 – RENOWNED ONCOLOGIST REVEALS
Renowned oncologist and Founder of Breast Care International and Peace and Love Hospitals, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has revealed that Ghana recorded 27,385 new cancer cases and 17,944 cancer-related deaths in 2022. She disclosed this at a fundraising dinner in Maryland, USA, organized in support of the proposed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre…
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Koforidua Loading Boy Returns €3,000 and GH¢1,000 to Police After Passenger Left Bag in Trotro
A young boy, Jonathan Quaicoe, has won the admiration of many after returning a bag containing €3,000 and GH¢1,000 left behind by a female passenger travelling from Accra to Koforidua. Quaicoe, who works as a loading boy around Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region, reportedly found the bag while on duty and kept it…
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3,000 PIECES OF FURNITURE DONATED BY HON. OKUDZETO ABLAKWA BEING DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS
The 3,000 pieces of furniture donated by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, are currently being distributed to various schools across the constituency. The distribution follows several weeks of assembling and preparing the furniture for delivery to beneficiary schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing furniture challenges and improving the…
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24-HOUR ECONOMY MOBILISES OVER GH¢1BN TO TRANSFORM POULTRY VALUE CHAIN
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority has mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana’s poultry value chain. The financing is aimed at boosting local production, creating jobs and reducing Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported chicken. Speaking at the National Transformation Poultry Programme stakeholder discussions in Accra, Mr. Arnold Parker, Funding…
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ANGRY FETISH PRIEST STORMS GALAMSEY SITE AT ABOFREM, DESTROYS MINING EQUIPMENT OVER DESTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY RIVER
A fetish priest, Nana Kwaku Abranteɛ, has reportedly stormed an illegal mining site at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, destroying some mining equipment in protest over the destruction of a community river. The river, known as Asuo Pamoo, is said to be a major water source for residents, but has…
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DORFOR QUEEN MOTHERS UNION DONATES TO FINTEY BASIC SCHOOL PUPILS ON MY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
The Dorfor Queen Mothers Union has marked this year’s “My First Day at School” with a donation to pupils of Fintey Basic School in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The donation was led by Mama Afibaa Agbovi V, President of the Union, through the support of the Asuogyaman DCE, Honourable Godwin Bobobee. The…
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E/R: Eastern Regional Minister Breaks Ground For Somanya-Dodowa Road Project
The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, together with the MCE for Yilo Krobo, Francis Akumatey Addo, the MP for Yilo Krobo, Albert Tetteh Nyarkotey, former Finance Minister Seth Terkper, and the Yilo Krobo Traditional Authorities, has broken ground for the construction of the Somanya-Dodowa road and inner roads at Somanya. The sod-cutting…
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70-Year-Old Married Man Cries On TV After Allegedly Losing Over GH¢4,000 To Side Chick
A 70-year-old married man, Agya Mensah, has appeared on the popular relationship programme Oyerepa Afutuo, narrating how he allegedly lost over GH¢4,000 to a woman he intended to have an affair with. According to him, he first received a strange call from the woman who claimed her parents were dead and she was struggling to…
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North Tongu Hosts Energy Ministry Team For Solar Home Systems Programme
The North Tongu District Assembly has hosted officials from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition as part of a sensitisation and scoping exercise for the Government’s Solar Home Systems Distribution Programme. The exercise, held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, is aimed at identifying communities and households not connected to the national electricity grid and…
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Asuogyaman MP Rewards BECE Stars With Full SHS Prospectus
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has celebrated outstanding BECE candidates who obtained single-digit aggregates in the district. Together with the District Education Director, the MP presented the students with complete SHS prospectuses to support their transition to Senior High School. The initiative follows the introduction of the Ampem EduCamp in…
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Volta Region To Get First-Ever STEM School At Akoefe Avenue
It was a moment of joy in the Ho Municipality as Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Hon. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Stephen Adom, and the Municipal Education Directorate, led an inspection team from the World Bank and Parliament’s Education Committee on a site inspection for the first-ever…
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Teacher Arrested For Faking His Own Death To Avoid Loan Repayment
A primary school teacher in Kasungu, Malawi, has been arrested for allegedly forging his own death documents in a bid to have his outstanding bank loan cancelled. According to reports, the teacher submitted fake official documents to the bank, claiming he had died. The bank, sympathising with his supposed family, cancelled the loan. However, four…
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NDPC, Police Service Hold Talks on Law Enforcement and National Development
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has engaged the Ghana Police Service on how law enforcement, civic responsibility and institutional effectiveness can promote social order and accelerate national development. The meeting formed part of the Commission’s nationwide consultations towards the preparation of the Consolidated National Development Plan. Discussions centered on public safety, law and order,…
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LANDLORD’S WIFE ALLEGEDLY BITES OFF TENANT’S EAR AT FUFUO
What was meant to be a simple act of parental discipline has turned into a bloody and shocking incident at Fufuo in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region. A woman in her early 40s, identified as Yaa Achiaa, is nursing a severe injury after her ear was allegedly bitten off by her…
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50-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BATHROOM AT JUAPONG SOKPEKOFE AFTER THREE DAYS
JUAPONG SOKPEKOFE – A 50-year-old woman identified as Gbafa Abla has been found dead in her bathroom at Juapong Sokpekofe in the North Tongu District. The deceased was last seen alive on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and was discovered three days later on Wednesday, August 27, 2026, after relatives raised concern over her whereabouts. According…
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NHIS TARGETS OVER 80% ENROLLMENT IN NORTH TONGU – DISTRICT MANAGER
VOLO, North Tongu – The District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for North Tongu, Mr. Jerry John Amedzro, has disclosed that their target is to enroll over 80% of the population of North Tongu onto the National Health Insurance Scheme. He stated this during the commissioning of the Mother and Child Clinic…
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MANYA KROBO LAUNCHES 133RD NGMAYEM FESTIVAL
MANYA KROBO – The people of Manya Krobo celebrate Ngmayem to display their rich culture, tradition and heritage. During this celebration, many people travel from far and near to join. This year, the traditional leaders of Manya Krobo have successfully launched the 133rd edition of the remarkable festival. Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Director…
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JUAPONG MARKET WOMEN THREATEN TO ABANDON NEW MARKET AND RETURN TO ROADSIDE OVER POOR PATRONAGE
JUAPONG – Market women at Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region have threatened to abandon the newly constructed market facility and move back to the roadside to sell, citing extremely poor patronage. According to the traders, since they were relocated into the new market, customers have refused to enter to buy…
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KASOA OFAAKOR ODUPONG TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES DEMAND DISMISSAL OF MCE OVER GROSS INCOMPETENCE AND DISRESPECT
KASOA – The Kasoa Ofaakor Odupong Traditional Authorities are calling for the immediate reshuffling and removal of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Seth Serwonoo Banini, accusing him of gross incompetence and disrespect towards traditional authorities. The traditional leaders made the demand during the celebration of the 2026 Awubia Festival in Kasoa,…
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GHANA ARMY CONCLUDES OPERATION “EXERCISE STARLIGHT STRETCH III” IN NKWANTA
NKWANTA – The Ghana Army’s Southern Command has successfully concluded its major internal security exercise, dubbed “Exercise Starlight Stretch III” in Nkwanta in the Oti Region. The exercise was aimed at enhancing the operational preparedness of troops to respond to emerging security threats and to reassure residents to go about their normal duties without fear…
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MINERALS COMMISSION WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FAKE JOB OFFERS, RECRUITMENT FEES
ACCRA – The Minerals Commission has warned the public against individuals and unauthorised entities allegedly offering jobs or promising to facilitate recruitment into the Commission in exchange for money. In a statement issued by its Communications Directorate, the Commission said it has become aware of persons falsely claiming to be authorised to recruit on its…
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11 TRAPPED AS MINING PIT COLLAPSES AT ASAMAN TAMFOE; 7 DEAD, 4 MISSING
ASAMAN TAMFOE, EASTERN REGION – Tragedy has struck Asaman Tamfoe in the Atewa East District of the Eastern Region after a mining pit collapsed, trapping 11 illegal miners underground. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, while the miners were working inside the pit in search of gold. According to…
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1,055 PICKED UP AS GIS TARGETS ORGANISED STREET BEGGING NETWORKS IN ACCRA, KUMASI
ACCRA – The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has launched a major intelligence-led operation targeting organised street begging networks operating in Accra and Kumasi, leading to the apprehension of 1,055 persons. The operation was conducted in the early hours of Saturday, August 29, 2026, across key hotspots in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions. According to…
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GOVERNMENT REJECTS CALL TO FREEZE NEW BEER TAX
ACCRA – Government has rejected calls by Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) to freeze or postpone the implementation of new excise duty rates on locally manufactured beer. ABL had appealed to government to delay the new rates, warning that they could have far-reaching consequences for manufacturers, consumers, farmers, employment and investment. Under the newly approved reforms,…
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REGSEC ORDERS DENKYIRA AKWASIDAE CELEBRATIONS WITHIN PALACE WALLS, SUSPENDS CHIEFTAINCY INSTALLATIONS
DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN – The Central Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has restricted Akwasidae celebrations in the Denkyira Traditional Area to palace premises and suspended all chieftaincy installations, citing a volatile security situation in the area. The directive is contained in a letter dated August 28, 2026, signed by the Central Regional Minister and REGSEC Chairman, Hon. Eduamoah…
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COPEC: FUEL PRICES TO RISE MARGINALLY FROM SEPTEMBER 1
ACCRA – Petroleum prices at the pumps are expected to record marginal increases beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2026, according to projections by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC). The expected adjustments affect petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), with the projected increases attributed largely to movements in international petroleum product prices despite a…
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BAWUMIA DONATES GH¢50K TO ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT WEIJA
WEIJA – Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated GH¢50,000 to support the operations of St. Jude Catholic Church at Weija. The donation forms part of Dr. Bawumia’s continued support for the church. He had previously contributed to the construction of the church building, including an eight-seater washroom facility equipped…
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EASTERN REGIONAL MINISTER COMMISSIONS 22-SEATER BOAT TO BOOST NHIS ACCESS ON AFRAM PLAINS ISLANDS
KWAHU AFRAM PLAINS NORTH – The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has commissioned a 22-seater fibre boat for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) at Zikpo Nyuinyui in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District. The boat is expected to improve access to NHIS services for residents in hard-to-reach island communities, including Dwarf…
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VOLTA, EASTERN AND OTI REGIONS AUDIT COMMITTEES INAUGURATED IN KOFORIDUA
KOFORIDUA – The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has noted that Audit Committees play an important role in the governance structure of public institutions by promoting transparency, accountability, effective financial management and good governance within the public sector. She said Section 86 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), requires…
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GOVERNMENT MOVES TO REVIVE COTTON PRODUCTION FOR GHANA’S TEXTILE INDUSTRY
SAVELUGU, NORTHERN REGION – Government is stepping up efforts to revive large-scale cotton production in the Northern Region as part of measures to secure reliable local raw materials for Ghana’s textile and garment industry. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, made this commitment on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when she undertook…
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GAS TANKER CARRYING 4,000KG OF GAS CRASHES AT FIASO, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
FIASO – Disaster was averted at Fiaso on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway after a bulk tanker carrying approximately 4,000 kilogrammes of gas crashed and started leaking. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and was reported to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at about 9:35 a.m. Swiftly responding to the distress call, the Fire…
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MAHAMA AYARIGA, KUMASI MAYOR INSPECT KEJETIA PHASE II AND KROFROM MARKET PROJECTS
KUMASI – The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has inspected the stalled Kejetia Market Phase II and Krofrom Market projects in Kumasi as part of efforts to address challenges delaying their completion. The Minister undertook the inspection on Sunday, August 30, 2026, together with the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon.…
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EDUCATION MINISTRY RESCHEDULES 2026/27 SCHOOL PLACEMENT RESULTS TO SEPTEMBER 4
ACCRA – The Ministry of Education has announced a rescheduling of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. The results, which were initially scheduled to be released on Monday, August 31, 2026, will now be released on Friday, September 4, 2026. According to the Ministry, the decision was taken…
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YOUTH URGED TO REPOSITION THEIR LIVES FOR DESTINY
ABURASO, ASHANTI REGION – The Head Pastor of the Kumawui-Bodomase Branch of the Church of Divine Love, Rev. James Adade, has charged young people to be intentional about repositioning their lives if they want to fulfil their God-given destinies. Rev. Adade made the call when he preached at the climax of the week-long Fire Youth…
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ALLEGED SABOTAGE HALTS ROAD PROJECT IN ADIDOME AS POLITICAL TENSIONS RISE
ADIDOME, CENTRAL TONGU – Tension is mounting in Adidome after an alleged act of sabotage stalled a crucial community road project. Residents are demanding answers after unknown persons allegedly poured salt into the engine of a grader and other heavy-duty equipment belonging to Mr. DZISENU Raphael, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who…
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ENGAGE NOW AFRICA RESCUES 20 BURKINA FASO YOUTH FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
ACCRA – Engage Now Africa (ENA), in collaboration with the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, has rescued 20 young people from Burkina Faso who were lured into Ghana by online traffickers with fake promises of lucrative jobs. The victims, who were deceived by scammers on social media, were rescued in a…
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ENGAGE NOW AFRICA COMMISSIONS MOTHER AND CHILD CLINIC FOR VOLO COMMUNITY
VOLO, NORTH TONGU – For years, residents and health workers at Volo in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region have struggled with inadequate healthcare facilities, lacking both space and essential medical equipment to deliver quality care. That story has now changed. Hope and joy filled the community as Engage Now Africa commissioned a…
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Central Tongu Receives Over GHS 17.7M In DACF In 5 Quarters, But No Project Commissioned Yet
The Central Tongu District has received a total of GHS 17,719,823.62 from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, but constituents say they have seen little to show in terms of completed and commissioned projects. Data available indicates that for the 2025 fiscal year, Central Tongu received its…
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President Mahama Announces Further Ministerial Changes
President John Dramani Mahama has announced further changes to his administration, with immediate effect. Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has been removed from the Ministry of Defence and reassigned to the Presidency as Adviser on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. Labour and Employment Minister, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, will be reassigned as Minister of State…
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President Mahama Assents To Ten Bills Passed By Parliament
President John Dramani Mahama has given presidential assent to ten Bills passed by Parliament, granting them full legal effect as part of measures to enhance governance, public administration, national security, and economic management. The ten Bills are: 1. Customs Bill, 2026 2. Community Service Bill, 2026 3. Tribunal Bills, 2026 4. Maritime and Related Offences…
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Speaker Bagbin Attends 30th GNAPS Annual Conference In Ho
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, attended the 30th Annual General Conference of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) in Ho, held under the theme “Revolutionizing Education: Transforming Ghana Through Innovation and Technology.” The conference highlighted the importance of such platforms for sharing ideas, building partnerships, and adopting innovative…
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Gov’t Rejects GH¢20m MTN Support Offer For Ghanaian Victims In South Africa
The Government of Ghana has rejected a GH¢20 million support offer from MTN Ghana for Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying adequate funds have already been provided for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration exercise. _Source: UTV Ghana_ #UTVGhana #GhanaGovernment #MTNGhana #SouthAfrica #XenophobicAttacks
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Spiritualist In Coma After Heartbreak
A spiritualist, Paa Dogo, has reportedly been admitted to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after fainting from heartbreak. According to reports, Paa Dogo fell in love with a nurse he healed after she suffered emotional trauma from her boyfriend who cheated on her. Drama unfolded when he visited her one day with flowers, only to…
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22-Year-Old Boy Butchered Over Land Dispute In New Akrade, Asuogyaman District
A 22-year-old man, identified as Felix, has been butchered following a violent land dispute at Belekofe, a community near New Akrade in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. According to Felix, he was on the farm with his father at Belekofe when a gang of men armed with weapons confronted them and ordered them…
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NYA CEO Osman Ayariga Warns Youth: Stop Sharing Nude Videos and Photos
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr. Osman Ayariga, has cautioned young people against taking and sharing nude photos and videos, warning that such content could haunt them in future. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the maiden National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, organized by the NYA in partnership with…
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Don’t Rely Solely On Your Degree, Learn A Skill — Nana Ama McBrown Advises Graduates
Ghanaian actress and media personality, Nana Ama McBrown, has advised graduates not to rely solely on their university degrees. According to McBrown, even individuals who have graduated from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and other universities should consider learning a trade or practical skill alongside their academic qualifications. She encouraged young people to develop…
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Amazon Drone Drops Customer’s Package Into Swimming Pool During Delivery
Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program has suffered an embarrassing moment in Texas. Lindsey Austen stepped outside to film her first-ever drone delivery after hearing the loud buzzing of an Amazon drone approaching her home. Instead of a perfect drop, video captured by Austen shows the drone hovering directly over her swimming pool before opening…
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Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly Empowers 35 PWDs With Business Support Items
As part of Government’s efforts to alleviate poverty and empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly has distributed business support items to enable PWDs to become self-reliant. This year’s exercise marks the second distribution since the assumption of office of the Municipal Chief Executive in 2025. A total of 35 beneficiaries…
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Man Dies On Bus En Route To Wa
There is an incident at the police station that needs urgent public attention. A young man believed to be between 30-33 years old boarded a bus from Kumasi towards Wa. Just after Poyentanga, a fellow passenger detected that he had passed away. Preliminary investigation indicates the deceased is identified as *Dabuo Francis*. Anyone who knows…
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