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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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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESENTS FIRST BATCH OF REPLACEMENT PASSPORTS TO FLOOD VICTIMS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, 17th July 2026, presented the first batch of replacement passports to victims of the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra on Monday, 29th June 2026. The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s premises in Accra, formed part of a special intervention initiated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs,…
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GES TO RELEASE APPOINTMENT LETTERS FROM FRIDAY — 8,000 NEW RECRUITS TO START JANUARY 1
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 The Ghana Education Service (GES) will begin releasing appointment letters to successful applicants starting Friday. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during his address today. According to the Minister, the GES recruitment portal will be opened in November for 8,000 people to apply. Those selected…
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WOMAN ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED BY BOYFRIEND OVER ‘CHOP MONEY’ DISPUTE IN OLD FADAMA
A woman was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend following an argument over household money in Konkomba, Old Fadama. According to Nii Oshipi Kpenkpen, who spoke in an interview, the woman confronted her boyfriend after he reportedly gave her only GH¢60 for chop money, which she described as insufficient. The disagreement is said to have escalated,…
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GHANA EGG EXPORTERS GET RELIEF AS BURKINA FASO LIFTS TRADE RESTRICTIONS
Egg producers in Ghana are set for relief after the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry secured the lifting of trade restrictions on exporting eggs to Burkina Faso. The Sector Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced this following high-level bilateral talks held on Friday, July 17, 2026. According to the Minister, Burkina Faso also agreed to resume…
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CHAIRMAN WONTUMI JAILED 20 YEARS IN LANDMARK GALAMSEY RULING
ACCRA – Monday, 20th July 2026 The Accra High Court has sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison over illegal mining activities at the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Presiding Judge, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay of the Criminal Division, delivered the sentence at…
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“PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND LOOK AT YOUR PATIENT” — NURSE SUSSANA ATANGA CALLS FOR BETTER BED-SIDE MANNERS
Public Health Nurse Mrs. Sussana Atanga is urging health workers to go back to the basics of care. Her message: Give patients your full attention. Mrs. Atanga says nurses and other health professionals must maintain eye contact, provide emotional support, and reduce phone use during consultations. “Patients deserve to feel seen and heard, not ignored…
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MAHAMA UNVEILS PLAN FOR 5 CAF-STANDARD STADIUMS TO HOST AFCON AND OTHER MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
President John Dramani Mahama has announced government’s ambition to upgrade Ghana’s sports infrastructure with at least five stadiums that meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. Speaking during an inspection tour of the *Ho Stadium*, the President said the goal is to position Ghana to host major continental football competitions again, including the Africa Cup…
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CENTRAL TONGU ASSEMBLY DISTRIBUTES 2,000 PIECES OF SCHOOL FURNITURE TO BASIC SCHOOLS
CENTRAL TONGU The Central Tongu District Assembly has procured and begun distributing 2,000 pieces of school furniture to basic schools across the district. According to the Assembly, the consignment includes dual desks for primary and JHS pupils, as well as age-appropriate furniture for KG pupils. Officials say the intervention is aimed at addressing furniture deficits…
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GHANA POLICE SERVICE HONOURS DET. L/CPL CONFIDENCE TETTEH AS OVERALL BEST LEVEL 400 STUDENT AT UCC
ACCRA – [Insert Date] The Ghana Police Service has celebrated Detective Lance Corporal Confidence Tetteh of the Cybercrime Unit, CID, for her outstanding academic performance. D/L/Cpl Tetteh has been named the OVERALL BEST LEVEL 400 STUDENT at the University of Cape Coast, College of Distance Education. She is pursuing a *Bachelor of Arts in Social…
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CAPTAIN SMART CUTS SOD FOR FIRST-EVER DVLA OFFICE IN GOMOA, DONATES BUILDING MATERIALS
GOMOA DENKYIRA – Saturday, 18th July 2026 Media personality and Gomoa West parliamentary aspirant, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, on Saturday joined the people of Gomoa Denkyira for the sod-cutting ceremony of the first-ever DVLA office in the Gomoa community. In fulfillment of his pledge to support the project, Captain Smart donated…
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NORTH TONGU IS RISING: DCE SAYS PRESIDENT MAHAMA’S VOLTA TOUR BRINGS HOPE TO JUAPONG
NORTH TONGU – [18th July 2026] The District Chief Executive of North Tongu, Hon. Amefadze, says the Volta Region “Resetting Tour” by President John Dramani Mahama has brought renewed hope and visible development to Juapong and the entire North Tongu District. In a statement, Hon. Amefadze described the tour as a turning point for the…
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DVLA CEO RESCUES 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL SELLING OKRO ON TAMALE–YENDI HIGHWAY, DONATES GH₵10,000
TAMALE – [18th July 2026] The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has intervened to support a 5-year-old girl found hawking okro along the Tamale–Yendi Highway at Vittin. The child, later identified as Mariama Alhassan, was seen struggling to cross the busy highway with a pan of fresh okro on…
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NEW INVESTOR TO REVIVE JUAONG TEXTILES, SIGN COTTON DEAL WITH BENIN – MAHAMA
President John Dramani Mahama says unpaid electricity arrears led to the shutdown of Juapong Textiles Limited (JTL), after ECG disconnected power to the factory. Speaking during the Volta Region Resetting Tour at Ho Technical University, the President said the government is now moving to revive the factory with a new investor. “The factory was working…
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ABLAWA TARGETS 5,000 FARMERS WITH FREE FERTILIZER AND SEEDLINGS IN NORTH TONGU
NORTH TONGU – [18th July, 2026] Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the next phase of his constituency support drive — this time focused on farmers. In a Facebook post, the MP said that after the donation of freezers to market women in Juapong, his office will now turn…
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UNPAID ELECTRICITY BILLS FORCED CLOSURE OF JUAONG TEXTILES — GOV’T SECURES INVESTOR FOR REVIVAL
HO – [17th July, 2026] President John Dramani Mahama has blamed unpaid electricity arrears for the shutdown of the once-thriving Juapong Textiles Limited (JTL), saying the power disconnection by ECG contributed directly to the factory’s collapse. Speaking during the Volta Region Resetting Tour at *Ho Technical University, the President said the closure left many Juapong…
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MARKET NOISE, HAWKING KILLING LEARNING — SISO PROPOSE RELOCATION
Juapong – [16th July, 2026] Education stakeholders in Juapong are calling for urgent action over the relocation of the Juapong Market to the premises of the Roman Catholic Basic School, saying it is affecting teaching and learning. The SISO for Juapong Circuit B Schools, Rev. Frank Sesi, said the noise from traders, vehicles, and motorbikes…
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CENTRAL TONGU AMBULANCE RETURNS TO SERVICE AS TOGBE KWASINYI KAKAKLOLO AGYEMAN V LEADS HANDOVER TO EMT STAFF
The Central Tongu Constituency ambulance, which had been out of service for several months due to mechanical faults, has officially been handed back to the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) of the Ghana National Ambulance Service at Adidome after undergoing full repairs. The repair works were fully funded by Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, Mamadrapey III,…
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32-YEAR-OLD TEACHER JAILED 12 YEARS FOR DEFILING 12-YEAR-OLD STUDENT
Odumase Krobo – [16th July,2026] The Odumase Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced 32-year-old Hondana Mensah, a French language teacher, to 12 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old student. According to court records, the incident happened at the teacher’s home during an extra classes session. Prosecution told the court that Mr. Hondana, who was also…
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