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Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah has donated 1000 packs of bottled water and an undisclosed amount of money to the Christian Council of Ghana ahead this year’s Easter celebrations. The donation was made to support the Council’s events lined up to celebrate Easter in the coming days. In his address...

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central Constituency, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has reiterated his commitment to carrying out human development initiatives to empower the youth. The move, according to him, is aimed at, among other things, curbing unemployment in his constituency and the country as a whole. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with members of...

The Triage Centre and Sangy Global, in partnership with their Lifetime Mentor and MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, have launched the Young Leaders Patriotic Mentorship Programme for Junior High School students. The programme, which began in March, saw about 300 students from Weija Gbawe undergoing mentorship training. The April session, which began last...

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated new District Chief Executives, as stated in a letter dated March 26, 2025, signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. These nominations are made in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The...

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended support to traders affected by the recent devastating fire at Adum, Kumasi, donating GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to aid in rebuilding their businesses. The fire, which broke out on Friday, March 24, ravaged several shops and stalls in the bustling business district, destroying goods worth...

A member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response Team is fighting for his life after being attacked by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that the officer sustained a deep machete wound to his knee during an ambush by the miners, who were reportedly armed with...

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has established a 13-member committee to review Section 128 (1), (2), and (3) of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2180), which currently prohibits the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada.’ The committee has been given a three week timeline to assess the regulation...

 Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, is calling on the Indonesian government to establish an Islamic Medical University in Northern Ghana. This institution, according to the minister would help bridge the development gap between the northern and southern parts of the country, while strengthening educational and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Indonesia. The education minister believes that...

President John Dramani Mahama has defended the government’s decision to scale down Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration, citing the country’s severe economic crisis. Speaking at the Jubilee House, where the event was held instead of the traditional Black Star Square, Mahama emphasized the need for fiscal prudence in the face of financial challenges. The President...

President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal for lasting peace to prevail in Bawku and its surrounding areas. Speaking at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized that the time for peace is now, urging all factions to work towards reconciliation. The President lamented the devastating impact of the...