Armed robbers killed a sick mother during her desperate rush to reach medical help early Friday morning. Four gunmen stopped the emergency transport vehicle at Dangi Junction and forced everyone to lie down for hours. The criminals stole mobile phones and cash from terrified passengers at gunpoint. Driver Basit Mumuni watched helplessly as the delay cost precious time for his dying passenger. Doctors pronounced the woman dead when the vehicle finally reached Tumu Government Hospital.
The victim left behind four children and her family buried her body according to Islamic customs back home. Community members from Welembelle demanded stronger police protection after this tragic incident. Local resident Jigne Suleman Musah called the...
A top lawyer has attacked the Ghana Bar Association for defending the suspended Chief Justice. Martin Kpebu slammed the legal group and its leader Efua Ghartey after they demanded the government reverse its decision. The bar association wants officials to bring back Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from her forced leave. Three separate complaints have been filed against the judge asking for her removal from the courts. Legal experts say the suspension creates dangerous problems for future cases.
Efua Ghartey spoke at a special ceremony honoring fallen heroes on June 30th. She told the crowd that lawyers must protect the country's constitution and keep judges independent. The bar association president said everyone should work together...
A female journalist has made history after winning a tough election battle for the top spot at the Ghana Journalists Association. Ivy Priscilla Setordjie beat her rivals to become the first woman Vice Chairperson for the Volta Region chapter. She brings more than twenty years of media experience to her new role. Her campaign message focused on leadership through experience and global exposure. Association members voted her into office after a close race against other candidates.
Setordjie plans to shake things up for older journalists who have been forgotten after retirement. Many former media workers sit at home without support or recognition from their colleagues. Some battle illness without visits from the association they once...
The top official from Mfantseman has made tough new rules for tricycle drivers across his area. Eric Stanley Acquah told drivers they must reach 21 years old before operating their vehicles. Every rider needs proper driving papers and membership cards from the local Pragyia Association. The municipal leader spoke from his Saltpond office during a meeting with tricycle group leaders. He warned that lawbreakers would face serious consequences.
The official praised the Mankessim Pragyia Association for their hard work around town. These drivers have been cleaning streets and fixing dangerous potholes without being asked. Acquah promised to tell President John Dramani Mahama about their excellent community service. The group has been...
Traditional leaders from Agona Nyakrom have started their annual Akwambo Festival with a clear mission. They want to bring back old customs that young people have forgotten. The chiefs worry that foreign ways are taking over their culture. Nana Oteatuoso Osei Bonsu III leads the festival planning committee and serves as the area's traditional leader. He believes the community must act fast to save their heritage.
Young people today follow strange customs from other countries instead of their ancestors' ways. This shift troubles the elders who see their culture fading away. The festival organizers have asked youth to help plan this year's celebration. They hope working together will teach young people about their roots. The chiefs want...
A private school will throw a massive party next month to mark its 20th birthday. St. Andrews Senior High School in Assin Fosu plans a week-long celebration from July 14 to 20. The school picked a hot topic for its theme about private schools joining the free education program. Education bosses and politicians will flood the campus for talks and ceremonies. The event will end with a big speech and prize day.
Government officials just made a huge decision about private schools this year. They let 25 private high schools join the free education system for the first time ever. This move aims to help crowded public schools and give more students better choices. The change has people talking about money and fairness across the country...
A watchdog group has spoken out about the jailhouse sentence handed down to fake evangelist Patricia Asiedua. The woman everyone calls Nana Agradaa just got 15 years behind bars for stealing money from church members. She told people God would multiply their cash if they gave it to her. The Coalition for Integrity in Governance thinks the punishment sends a strong message to other crooks. They love seeing justice served against someone who preys on desperate believers.
The group has mixed feelings about how long she must stay locked up. They think 15 years seems pretty harsh for a first-time offender. Her lawyers should fight to cut down the sentence and give her a chance to make things right. The coalition believes punishment should...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited the Gata family home on Saturday to honor the late energy chief. The leader brought top government officials to the Borrowdale residence for the special tribute. Cabinet ministers and party members from Manicaland province joined the president at the emotional gathering. Chief Secretary Dr Martin Rushwaya and ZESA Holdings representatives came to pay their respects. The president called Dr Sydney Gata a brilliant man who changed Zimbabwe's power industry forever.
Mnangagwa told mourners that Dr Gata faced harsh criticism throughout his career but never gave up on his mission. The energy expert kept working hard despite people attacking him from all sides. The president said talented people often...
Zimbabwe lost a major figure when Dr Sydney Gata passed away on Thursday. The country honored the former ZESA Holdings Executive Chairperson with National Hero status. President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited the Gata family home on Saturday to offer support. The president praised Dr Gata as someone with strong morals who helped build the nation's power industry. Government leaders gathered at the Borrowdale residence to show their respect.
Dr Gata worked hard during his 79 years of life before illness took him away. His wife Angeline Gata serves as Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education. The family also has children and grandchildren who will miss him deeply. Many top officials from ZANU PF and the Cabinet came to comfort the...
