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April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

No Law Supports Flogging of Defiant Traders – Simon Osei-Mensah

Former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah has sharply criticized recent remarks made by Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, who threatened to flog traders who defy a new directive banning pavement trading in the city. Mayor Boadi announced a two-week decongestion

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Subri Forest Raid: Authorities Uncover Human Trafficking and Crime Network

A joint security operation led by the Forestry Commission and Ghana Armed Forces has dismantled a sprawling illegal mining camp in the Subri Forest Reserve's Abrewa-Ninkra section, Western Region. The operation revealed a disturbing network of criminal activities, including human trafficking,

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

KMA Cracks Down On Unauthorized Trading and Livestock

Kumasi Mayor, Hon. Akwasi Ofori Agyemang, aka King Zuba, has warned traders and animal farmers in the metropolitan area to adhere to new regulations. The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) aims to restore order and discipline, promoting a cleaner, more organized environment.

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

IGP, CDS Pledge Enhanced Security Cooperation To Address Bawku Conflict

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with the Police Management Board (POMAB), on Monday, April 14, 2025, received the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, at the National Police Headquarters. This visit marked Major

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Warns Of Eternal Consequencies

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, a renowned end-time preacher, has issued a powerful message urging people to seize the divine chance of life. In his "Ability to See" series on AP Radio 105.7, he emphasized that life offers an opportunity to avoid

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Kennedy Agyapong Appeals For Peace Following Bawku Violence

Following renewed violence in Bawku that has resulted in multiple casualties and property damage, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has issued a passionate plea for peace and national unity. In a statement released on Sunday, April 13, Agyapong expressed deep

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Deadly Shootout on Bekwai-Fomena Highway Leaves Four Robbers Dead

Four individuals suspected of being part of a notorious robbery gang were shot and killed during a dramatic exchange of gunfire with police along the Bekwai-Fomena Highway in the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the suspects had mounted a roadblock in

April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

Mahama Pledges Completion of Kumasi Military Hospital

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and welfare for Ghana’s military personnel, with a renewed pledge to complete and equip the Kumasi Military Hospital at Afari, located within the Central Command. Delivering an address

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Otumfuo’s Mediation Key to Bawku Peace – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of violence in Bawku, describing the unrest as deeply troubling and counterproductive to peace efforts. He reaffirmed his support for the mediation process led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Bawku Crisis: I Remain Committed to Lasting Peace – Mahama Ayariga

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to achieving lasting peace in the Bawku area, following a resurgence of violent clashes in the constituency. In a press statement released on Friday, April 11, the MP,