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Tano South Launches Child Health Promotion Week, Emphasizes Community Responsibility
Tano South Municipality kicked off their 2025 Child Health Promotion Week at Bechem Government Hospital. The Ghana Health Service created this nationwide program to boost child immunization and nutrition services. Local officials want everyone to help protect kids from diseases and health problems. Community leaders gathered to discuss how families can keep children healthy and strong. The campaign theme focuses on shared responsibility for protecting young people. Hospital chief Dr. David Kofi Twumasi told parents that early medical care saves lives. He stressed that mothers should breastfeed babies and bring children for regular shots. Municipal leader Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong promised better healthcare facilities for the area. Local...
Agona East Celebrates National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving with Unity and Reflection
Agona East District leaders brought Christians and Muslims together for Ghana's special prayer day last Tuesday. District Chief Executive Samuel Oscar Mensah organized events at both Agona Nsaba Church of Pentecost and the local mosque. Huge crowds showed up from different religious groups across the area. People prayed for peace and unity despite their different backgrounds and beliefs. The gathering focused on asking God to help Ghana grow stronger as a nation. Mensah praised President John Dramani Mahama for creating this new national holiday. The theme asked everyone to think about the past, make changes, and build a better future for Ghana. Mensah reminded people that Ghana has made good progress since independence but still faces...
Agbodza Assures Adaklu of Road Improvements and Government Commitment
Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza promises his government will fix Ghana's terrible street conditions. The politician visited Adaklu Kodzobi during his thank-you trip around the constituency. He told local chiefs that President Mahama's team refuses to embarrass citizens with broken promises. Agbodza assured residents that major construction projects will start soon. The minister revealed that workers will pave the long Atimpoku to Aflao highway with fresh asphalt. Several smaller roads around Adaklu district will receive complete makeovers under the new plan. The Ho Mirage route will become a proper paved urban street for local drivers. Agbodza thanked voters for backing him and Mahama during the recent national elections. He...
Ghana Holds First National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Nkawkaw
Ghana made history with its first National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at Nkawkaw Grace Presbyterian Church. President John Dramani Mahama started this special event to help the country grow stronger. Church members gathered to pray and think about making Ghana better for everyone. The theme asked people to reset their minds and work harder for the nation. Municipal Chief Executive Tamimu Halidu led the ceremony with many important officials. Presbyterian Bishop Atto Barfi Himbson told people they need tough skin to handle big changes coming to Ghana. He wants citizens to help turn the country into a place of hope and success. The bishop said everyone must work together to make Ghana shine again. His speech encouraged people to stay...
Raymond Kobeta Becomes First Recipient of Sangu Delle Scholarship
A smart teenager just hit the jackpot with a life-changing scholarship that will pay for his entire college education. Raymond Kobeta from Tokuu village scored top marks at Nandom Senior High School but could not afford university fees. The 16-year-old genius earned an impressive grade of 11 on his final exams last year. His father died and left his mother Agnes struggling to feed the family alone. The family had no money for even basic application fees to apply for higher education. Everything changed when the Sangu Delle Foundation picked Raymond as their first scholarship winner. Foundation workers showed up at his village on Wednesday and handed him 5,000 Ghana cedis cash. They also gave him a brand new HP laptop computer to help...
River Oti Ferry Resumes Operations After Repairs, Passengers Urge Bridge Construction
The River Oti Ferry started moving again after workers fixed major problems that left travelers stuck for days. Volta Lake Transport Company runs the ferry service that broke down because of technical issues. Hundreds of vehicles and people got trapped on both sides of the water without any way to cross. Cargo trucks lined up for miles as drivers waited around the clock to continue their trips. The ferry breakdown created chaos for everyone trying to move goods and people through Krachi East Municipality. People cheered when the pontoon boat finally returned to service and began carrying vehicles across the river again. Travelers packed up their belongings and prepared to finish journeys that had been delayed for hours. Truck drivers...
MFCS Condemns Informal Settlements of SGBV Cases, Calls for Police Action
Muslim leaders slammed families and chiefs for secretly handling sex crime cases behind closed doors. The Muslim Family Counseling Services held a workshop at Central Mosque in Kumasi on Thursday. Director Mohammed Bun Bida told traditional rulers to stop letting criminals escape justice through private deals. He said victims get cheated when families accept small payments instead of proper court action. Police and special victim units should handle all these serious crimes. The German Development Cooperation funded this seven-month training program called Support to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Civil Society. Chief Musah Akambonga from the National Council of Zongo Chiefs attended the meeting. Nana Ogyam Amankwah from Kumasi...
Muntaka Charges Police to Uphold Integrity and Serve with Honour
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak spoke to fresh police graduates about their duties. He told the officers they must work with complete honesty and treat everyone fairly. The minister wants all cops to remember they serve the public first. He stressed that Ghana needs police officers who act with courage and respect. Mohammed-Mubarak reminded them that people expect the best from law enforcement. The minister warned officers to stay out of trouble both at work and at home. He said bad behavior damages the entire police force's reputation. Officers must live up to their motto about serving with integrity. The public trusts police to protect communities and keep peace across the country. Mohammed-Mubarak wants every officer to...
Police Set Up 24-Hour Economy Security Unit to Protect Businesses
Ghana's top cop brass rolled out fresh security plans for the nation's round-the-clock business program. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told officers that police headquarters created a special unit just for this job. The new team will watch over companies and factories that want to operate all day and night. Police chiefs picked Friday's graduation ceremony at the National Police Training School to share these details. Mohammed-Mubarak represents Asawase as their elected member of parliament. The minister spelled out how important police work becomes for this economic push. Officers must keep workers and business people safe during their daily activities. The 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat handles all the planning and...
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