The Asante­hene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled three chiefs in Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South District of the Ashanti Region, for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the area. The chiefs are Nana Awua Gyau Atuomi, Gyaas­ehene, Nana Tabiri Gyansah, Baamuhene, and Nana Osei Kwadwo, Akyeamehene. Their destoolment by the … The post Asantehene destools

 The Volta Regional Minis­ter, Dr Archibald Letsa, has stated that the government will support efforts to ensure peace and unity among traditional authorities in the country. He said the government recog­nises the important roles chiefs play in national development and committed to enhancing peace efforts, “as peace is a prerequisite for the country’s development.” Speaking … The post Govt

Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have started a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for eight months. The mother of five was taken from her home in the middle of the night on December 27, alongside her husband and a nephew. Her … The post Doctors strike in Nigeria over kidnapped colleague appeared first

The flagbearer for the New Patriot­ic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to reduce electricity charges by 50 per cent when he wins the upcoming presi­dential elections. He said his government would massively invest in solar energy to provide cheaper electricity to Gha­naians when the governing NPP is voted to break the 8. Speaking … The post I’ll reduce electricity charges by

The management of the Wa Munic­ipal Assembly has been cautioned to strictly adhere to budget guidelines in its operations to avoid sanc­tions. The warning came from the Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Mr James Klutse Avedzi, at a sitting in Tamale yesterday and monitored by the Ghanaian Times. Mr Avedzi stressed the critical … The post Adhere to

Telecommunication companies in the country spent GH¢84.1 million last year to fix 6,232 fibre optic cables destroyed by contractors during ex­cavation work for various projects. Data from the Ghana Cham­ber of Telecommunications indicate that the average cost per repair was GH¢382,492.61 while the damage causes service disruptions and financial losses to the networks. To address … The post Fibre

In today’s fast-paced world, travelers seek a unique blend of comfort and adventure—especially when embarking on a safari. Gone are the days when roughing it in the wild meant sacrificing comfort. The modern safari car has evolved, offering a luxurious experience while still providing the rugged capability to conquer the African wilderness. Whether you’re navigating … The post Top

The  activities of illegal mining commonly known as ‘galamsey’ has been linked to the increase in birth defects among newborns and infants in the country. Accordingly, health experts have stressed the need for urgent steps to curb the menace, and other envi­ronmental degradation activities that pose health risks to the population. “We do know that … The post Birth

The Ashanti and Eastern Region­al Coordinating Councils (RCCs) have distributed road improvement equipment to their respective assemblies (MMDA) in line with the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). This initiative, launched by the President, aims to enhance road infrastructure across the region, thereby increasing accessibility, fostering economic growth, cre­ating employment opportunities, and improving the livelihoods of … The post Don’t

The Head Coach of Samartex FC, Nuru­deen Amadu, says the club is not scared of Moroc­can side, Raja Casablanca, the side they face in the second round of the preliminary stage of the ongoing CAF Champions League in Sep­tember. Coach Amadu said this after guiding his side to a 2-0 aggregate victory over Cam­eroonian champions, … The post Samartex not scared of Raja – Coach Amadu appeared first

 Ghana and West African golf sensa­tion, Vincent Torgah, put up another spirited display to clinch the West Coast PGA Championship at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono on Saturday. Torgah overcame the windy weather conditions with slight accompanying rainstow in the three-day championship, beating 41 regular professionals after play­ing 71, 69 and 71 points. The … The post Torgah shines in

The President of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okra­ku, will address the 30th Ordinary Session of Congress of the associ­ation today. He would be expected to provide an update on strategic ini­tiatives being implemented and new ideas to be discussed and affirmed for execution during the main con­vocation today. He will discuss, amongst others, … The post FA President to address

Mercy Dawn Akude, the General Manager of Commercial Operations at Telecel Ghana, has emphasised the importance of prioritising authenticity in leadership as an essential factor for business growth during the 10th Women in Human Resources (HR) Confer­ence held in Accra Speaking on a panel at the conference organised by the Gha­na Employers’ Association on the … The post Authentic leadership

 The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has stated that the forthcoming government, following this year’s election, must establish and execute trade-friendly policies in order to stimulate the expansion of the private sector. “Increasing the economy’s competitiveness by easing the business regulatory burden, lowering taxes, lowering the cost of credit, implementing sup­portive trade policies, promoting research … The post Execute

 A small scale miner, Mo­hammed Razak, 18, who stole mining equipment worth GH¢13,400 has been jailed five years in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Razak pleaded guilty to the offence and prayed the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, for forgiveness. Prosecuting, Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie, told the court that … The post Man jailed 5 years for stealing

 The Management of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals resident in the country, to desist from attempting to acquire Gha­naian Citizenship through false declaration. This warning follows the ar­rest and prosecution of two for­eigners, Nwachen Edwin Ndum, also known as Mensah Edwin, Cameroonian, and Samuel Sagbo, a Togolese. … The post GIS

Mason, who appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court for unlawfully en­tering the Elim Glorious Church at Wassa Dompim near Bawdie in Wassa Amenfi East, has been fined GH¢3,600. Thomas Bukuro, alias Paa Kwesi, 22, was charged for causing unlawful damage and unlawful entry, and in default of the fine, he would serve a five-year jail … The post Mason fined GH¢3,600 for unlawfully entering

At least five persons are re­ported dead in a tragic road crash that occurred at Ataabadze Junction, near Elmina in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Re­gion, last Sunday. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a dis­tress call at 6.49 am alerting them about the incident, prompting the dispatch of a rescue team from … The post 5 die in road crash at Ataabadze Junction

After last week’s five-goal thriller in Switzerland, Galatasaray and Young Boys reconvene in Istanbul today, as they fight for a place in the new Champions’ League group stage. Both national champions, the two sides played out an entertain­ing first leg, in which a late penal­ty earned the Swiss side a precious lead to take to … The post Galatasaray dare Young Boys in Champions

There is no gainsaying the fact that chiefs in the country generally lost their original powers at the advent of colonialism and sub­sequent political developments, including the so-called democra­cy, which came with appendages some of which can be described as being troublesome. There was a time when chiefs wielded authority that made them shakers and … The post Emulate Tongu chiefs! appeared first on Ghanaian