Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former head of the National Signals Bureau, remains in custody despite completing the court’s seven-day remand directive. Initially remanded on May 2 over allegations of witness tampering, Adu-Boahene faces charges including stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state. However, on May 13, his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, revealed in court that his client had been rearrested on a separate matter immediately after the initial remand period expired. Though details of the fresh arrest remain undisclosed, the Attorney General had previously indicated that Adu-Boahene was under investigation for an internet connectivity case at Ghana Water...
Free health screening as Patrick Boamah celebrates women on Mother’s Day
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah in partnership with Triage Centre/Sangy Global organized a health screening exercise in commemoration of Mothers’s Day. The event which was held on May 10, 2025, at Lapaz Fidelity Bank, saw the medical screening of women in and around the Okaikwei Constituency. The initiative was aimed at raising awareness about breast and cervical health, while also addressing the healthcare needs of mothers in the community. Baina Multimedia
GUTA asks traders to cut prices as Cedi gains strength
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has urged its members to reduce the prices of goods and services following the significant appreciation of the Ghana cedi against major trading currencies. The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has issued a strong appeal to its members to lower the prices of goods and services in response to the significant appreciation of the Ghana cedi against major international trading currencies, particularly the US dollar. In a press statement signed by its President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, GUTA called on the trading community to pass on the benefits of the cedi’s recent gains...
Kennedy Agyapong Withdraws from NPP “Thank You” Tour After Violent Incident
Hon.Kennedy Agyapong has withdrawn from NPP “Thank You” tour following a violent incident that occurred during an event in Kumasi. The tour, aimed at expressing gratitude to supporters, took a tragic turn when a student from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was stabbed multiple times during a confrontation at the Bantama Pentecost Church. The victim, affiliated with Unity Hall (Conti) at KNUST, was reportedly attacked during a dispute over cash distributed at the event. The altercation escalated into violence, leaving the student seriously injured. He was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he is currently...
Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah Named Ambassador for 2025 Christian Home Week Celebrations
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has appointed Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central Constituency, Patrick Yaw Boamah, as Ambassador for the 2025 Christian Home Week Celebrations. According to the official letter, Christian Council extended an invitation and honor stating, the legislator’s appointment as Ambassador is in recognition of his dedication to promoting the welfare of humanity, families, and communities in his constituency and beyond, through his philanthropic initiatives. “We respectfully invite you as Very Special Guest to the official launching of the 2025 Christian Home Week Celebrations. In addition, due to your philanthropic initiatives we wish to appoint you...
KNUST Student Stabbed During NPP “Thank You” Tour Event in Bantama
A student from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), affiliated with Unity Hall (Conti), has been hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times during an altercation at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) “Thank You” tour event. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Bantama Pentecost Church in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation stemmed from a dispute over money allegedly distributed at the event. Tensions quickly escalated, resulting in violence, leaving the student seriously injured. The victim was rushed to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment. Security personnel intervened after the attack, and...
Saudi Arabia Enforces Strict Penalties for Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reinforced strict regulations for the upcoming Hajj season, announcing severe penalties for anyone attempting to enter Makkah without a valid permit. These measures aim to maintain order and ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience. Individuals caught performing Hajj without authorization will face a fine of 20,000 Saudi riyals (76,221.00 Ghanaian cedis). Additionally, those involved in transporting unauthorized pilgrims or issuing fake permits will be subject to a 100,000 Saudi riyal fine (381,110 Ghanaian cedis), deportation, and a 10-year ban from re-entry. Vehicles used in such violations will be confiscated, and repeat offenders could face legal...
CHAG calls for unity and equity in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system
The Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Dr. Peter Yeboah, has called for greater inclusiveness, equity, and synergy in Ghana’s healthcare system. Dr. Yeboah emphasized the importance of equitable resource distribution across the health sector. “Health defies boundaries. We must move from silos to synergies, from identity-based services to collective, holistic service delivery,” he urged. During a visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health to the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman on Thursday, April 24, the CHAG CEO urged collaboration and shared national responsibility, stressing the need for an integrated approach to healthcare planning and...
Okaikwei Central MP supports Easter celebrations with donation to Christian Council
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 during the presentation, the MP noted that the gesture was inspired by his resolve to supporting good causes in his own small way. “I reflected during this Holy Week on how I could contribute, in my own small way, to support the Christian community during...
Okaikwei Central MP Commits to Youth Development to Curb Unemployment
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 clergy at the Abeka Presbyterian Church on Saturday, the MP outlined a number of ongoing initiatives in the constituency that are yielding results. “We have been focusing on ICT training. Just last week, we hosted about 300 students in ICT training, an initiative I...