Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, the Paramount Chief of Kwahu, has been destooled by the Kwahu Traditional Council, stripping him of all titles and chieftain privileges with immediate effect. This decision is related to his alleged involvement in an extortion scheme and misconduct during his tenure as board chairman of the …
Read More »‘Deity ordered me to kill my brother’ – Suspect tells mother after gruesome murder
In a shocking revelation, Maame Atta, the mother of the 8-year-old boy allegedly killed by his senior brother in Kwamo, Ejisu Municipality, Ashanti Region, has shared the chilling confession of the suspect. According to Maame Atta, Samuel Obeng, 20, told her that a deity in their home instructed him to …
Read More »M4C’s ‘Aseɛ hɔ’ mantra shows positive resonation in Ashanti region
Thousands of Ghanaians turned out in their numbers on Saturday, 19th October 2024, to support the Afrafranto Mega Victory Walk in the Ashanti region, the ‘Ase3 ho'(The bottom/base) mantra became the ideal words that reverberated amidst the gleeful welcome to Hon. Alan John John Kwadwo Kyerematen on the principal streets …
Read More »EKK Foundation Donates Education Supplies to Mirekukrom Pupils, Urges Ghanaians to Support Quality Learning in Remote Communities
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of EKK Foundation, Mr. Evans Kofi Kwafo, has appealed to philanthropists and charitable organizations to join forces with the government in addressing the educational needs of vulnerable communities. Mr Evans Kofi Kwafo made this statement at a donation event held in Mirekukrom, Nsawora District in …
Read More »24-hour economy is an end result, not a policy – Prof. Mike Oquaye
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye have shared his views on the concept of a 24-hour economy, a key topic in Ghana’s economic discourse. In an interview on Starr Chart with Bola Ray, Prof. Oquaye, in a detailed response, explained that while the idea of a 24-hour economy is …
Read More »Gov’t defrays GH₵2.5bn of debts owed SSNIT with bonds
Government has defrayed approximately 2.5 billion cedis of its GH₵5 billion debts owed to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in the form of bonds. This was revealed by the Director-General of the Trust, Kofi Osafo-Marfo who says the payment followed a series of negotiations with government in …
Read More »Five Mpraeso SHS students remanded for alleged rape, court summons headmaster
Five students from Mpraeso Senior High School have been remanded in police custody for 10 days following allegations of the rape of a female student. This incident has sparked discussions on the importance of proper reporting channels in schools and ensuring justice is served for victims of sexual assault. The …
Read More »Ahafo Ano South West District launches Oil Palm post-mined site reclamation initiative
The Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly in the Ashanti region with collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization, International Water Management Institute have introduced the Oil Palm Post-Mined Site Reclamation Initiative. The project aims to protect and restore galamsey sites by planting oil palms and other suitable crops to rejuvenate the …
Read More »Woman shot dead in galamsey pit at Nyameadom in A/R
One woman has been reported dead after a member of a local security group guarding a ‘galamsey’ site opened fire into a mining pit at Nyameadom in the Ashanti Region. Seven others have also sustained gunshot wounds. Sources say the women were working in the galamsey pit when the incident …
Read More »“For the peace in Dagbon, your name will forever be etched in our hearts” – Yaa Naa hails Akufo-Addo
The ruler of Dagbon Traditional Area has enthusiastically praised and applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for overseeing the restoration and upkeep of the much-needed peace in Dagbon. As part of a planned two-day trip to the Northern, North East, and Savanna regions, President Akufo-Addo visited the Yaa Naa at …
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