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Lance Corporal Paul Badu, a prison officer, tragically lost his life after falling ill during rehearsals at the Koforidua Prison park for the upcoming 67th Independence Day parade. Reports indicate that Lance Corporal Paul Badu complained of dizziness during the rehearsal and was promptly taken to the prison’s clinic for …

Gyaasehene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Nana Twumasi Darkwa, has urged President Akufo Addo to reconsider the sentencing of minor offenses. He proposed that instead of incarceration, individuals guilty of minor offenses should be tasked with cleaning the environment, aligning with the government’s Clean Ghana Campaign. Speaking on behalf of …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum-Ampofo, has lauded Ms. Abena Gyamera, the Municipal Director of Education for Abuakwa North, for her dedication towards efficient and effective education in the area. According to the lawmaker, who doubles as a Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Technical …

The Asamankese Circuit Court Presided Over by His Honour Abass Abubakari Adams has sentenced a 28-year-old Woman,Diana Yaago to ten years imprisonment in hard for Possessing Narcotic Drug, Contrary to Section 37(1) and 2(b) of Narcotic Control Act 2020(Act 1019). Diana Yaago was also fined 10,000 Penalty Units(¢120,000), in default, …

Some residents of Somanya and its environs will have to ration their water as the Ghana Water Company plans to shut down one of its plants in Kpong that serves the Krobo-Somanya area. According to the company, the move is to facilitate the installation of a new interconnection pipeline and …

The Minority in Parliament has condemned President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, branding it as uninspiring and overdue. NDC MPs criticized the reshuffle, stating that it does not effectively address the current economic hardships facing the nation. In a press release from Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, they denounced the …

This year, as we celebrate “Radio: A century informing, entertaining, and educating,” we not only acknowledge the global significance of this enduring medium but also pay special tribute to its profound impact in Ghana. Since its inception, radio has played a pivotal role in shaping societies, offering an accessible platform …

As the world commemorates World Radio Day on February 13, 2024, we at Farm Radio International join the global celebration, highlighting the century-long journey of radio in informing, entertaining, and educating communities. This year’s World Radio Day theme, “Looking Forward to Radio’s Next Century,” resonates deeply with the enduring impact …

The Police in Asuom in the Eastern Region are searching for a burglar captured on CCTV video entering a shop through the roof. CCTV footage released captured the masked burglar, dressed in red and black apparel breaking into the shop by cutting a hole in the ceiling at 2:56 am …

The community of Osenase, nestled in the West Akyem municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region, is facing a concerning surge in suspected cases of yaws, particularly among children. This farming and mining community has become a focal point for stakeholders striving to address the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and …