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Anyaa Sowutuom NPP Women’s Organiser Holds 3-Day Free Breast Cancer Screening

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The Women’s Organiser for the Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, Hajia Hawa Haruna (a.k.a Triple H), has organized a three-day free breast cancer screening and awareness campaign for residents in the constituency. The exercise, undertaken in partnership with healthcare professionals, involved screening and education on early detection and self-examination to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the disease. Speaking at the event, Hajia Hawa Haruna said the initiative forms part of efforts to encourage regular screening for early detection of breast cancer. She explained that the exercise started at Chantan Market, continued at Ablekuma, and climaxed at Anyaa Market. She noted that members participated fully in the screening, adding that some cases were detected and referred for further medical attention. She reaffirmed her commitment to educating the public on the importance of breast cancer awareness, regular screening, and early detection to improve treatment outcomes. F...
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E/R: Abandoned Dodge Caliber on Akyem Maase–Old Tafo Road Raises Residents’ Concerns

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  Residents along the Akyem Maase–Akyem Old Tafo road in the Eastern Region have raised concerns over a black Dodge Caliber saloon car with registration number AW 112-15, which has reportedly been left unattended for more than two months. The vehicle, which was initially parked on the shoulder of the road in front of the Global Farming and Technology Institute, has recently been spotted in a ditch with damage to its front light, bumper and bonnet following a reported collision with another vehicle. Some residents who spoke on the matter suspect that the car may have been abandoned, raising concerns about its ownership and the circumstances surrounding its presence at the location. They have also expressed fears that it could potentially be linked to criminal activity, although no evidence has been provided to substantiate these suspicions. The residents are therefore appealing to the relevant authorities, particularly the Ghana Police Service, to investigate the circumstances surro...
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E/R:Aikins Okwae Oklu Calls for Unity, Hard Work to Secure NDC Victory in 2028

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.                            Mr Aikins Okwae Oklu   The newly elected Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Abuakwa South Constituency of the Eastern Region, Mr Aikins Okwae Oklu, has called on party members to embrace peace, unity and hard work as key strategies to retain power in the 2028 general elections. Mr Oklu secured 426 votes to defeat his closest contender, who polled 226 votes, describing his victory as overwhelming. He expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence they had reposed in him and pledged to work towards strengthening the party in the constituency. He revealed that he had written his victory speech before deciding to contest the election, describing it as a demonstration of his confidence in winning. He explained that his campaign began long before the elections, when he started reconnecting with party members after being elected Constituency Secretary in the p...
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Narawa Mining Company Suffers Legal Setback as High Court Dismisses Appeal Application

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                                          File Photo Narawa Company Limited has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Accra dismissed its application for leave to appeal against an earlier ruling on the protection of its mining operations pending arbitration. The Commercial Court Division of the High Court, presided over by Justice Afi Agbanu Kudomor, dismissed the application, ruling that the legality of the termination of the company’s mining leases is a matter for an Arbitral Tribunal to determine. The decision leaves the substantive dispute over the termination of Narawa’s mining leases unresolved, with the company’s legal challenge to the termination remaining subject to the agreed arbitration process. The application, filed on March 9, 2026, sought permission for Narawa to appeal against the court’s February 19, 2026 order, which granted provisional measures under Se...
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E/R: Akyem Abuakwa Chiefs Give CMS Pro-AA One-Week Ultimatum to Vacate Fischer Concession

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.                  Barimah Etto Adomako III (Middle) Chiefs from the Nifa and Adonten divisions of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing dispute over the Fischer Mining Concession, accusing CMS Pro-AA Southern Industries of entering the area with military personnel without proper consultation with the traditional authorities. At a press conference held at the forecourt of the Akyem Ettokrom Palace on October 27, 2026, the Chief of Akyem Ettokrom, Barimah Etto Adomako III, gave the company a one-week ultimatum to vacate the concession, warning that the community would take action if it failed to comply.                       A section of traditional leaders   Barimah Etto Adomako III explained that his predecessors documented the stool lands in 1907 under the title Biremso and subsequently leased part of the...
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E/R:MTN Ghana to Invest $1.1bn in Network Expansion as Fibre Cuts Threaten Connectivity

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MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure, improve service quality and extend connectivity to underserved communities across the country. The investment includes approximately US$380 million earmarked for 2026, alongside plans to deploy 500 additional cell sites nationwide to strengthen network coverage. The General Manager of MTN Ghana, David Gyimah Boadi, disclosed this during the company's Regional Media and Stakeholder Engagement held in Koforidua on Monday, October 26, 2026.                             Mr David Gyimah Boadi However, the company has raised concerns about the frequent cutting of fibre optic cables by road contractors and illegal miners, describing the situation as a major challenge to maintaining stable network connectivity. Samuel Duku, Network Manager for the Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, said the damage to fibre optic ...
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E/R:Gifty Twum-Ampofo Organises Breast Cancer Screening Exercise at Cocoa Research Institute Clinic

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.                                    Group Photograph   Former Abuakwa North Member of Parliament and former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, in collaboration with the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) Clinic, has organised a breast cancer screening exercise at the clinic's premises. The initiative formed part of activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in October, and to encourage women to prioritise their breast health through regular screening and early detection.                           Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo   Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Twum-Ampofo emphasised the importance of early detection, urging women and the general public to undergo regular screening to help prevent complications as...
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