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The National Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Task Force, in collaboration with the Nketepa Community Watchdog Committee, has intercepted two trucks loaded with 400 bags of cocoa allegedly being smuggled to Togo. Four individuals have been arrested to assist with investigations.   Speaking to Afia Agyeimaa Budu, Bosu Yaw, the Assembly Member for the Nketepa Electoral Area, revealed that their community has become a hotspot for smugglers exporting goods to Togo. He highlighted the pivotal role of the Watchdog Committee in combating such activities and appealed for logistical support, such as motorbikes, to enhance their operations.   The commander of the Nketepa Watchdog Committee, Anthony Ablor, explained that the team had been monitoring the smuggling attempt for a week before successfully apprehending the trucks around 1 a.m. While the drivers and their assistants initially fled, the police intervened to ensure the arrests. Ablor also noted the challenges posed by armed robber...

The Kwahu Tafo community came alive on Christmas Day as over 1,000 aged individuals, widows, and persons with disabilities gathered to celebrate and enjoy the season's festivities. Hosted by the Chief of Kwahu Tafo, *Nana Opoku Mintah II*, also known as Kwahu Twafuohene, the event featured music, dancing, and a feast of assorted food items, including bags of rice, cooking oil, and live chickens.   Nana Opoku Mintah II used the occasion to extend his goodwill and wish the community a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. His generosity underscores his dedication to improving the lives of the vulnerable in Kwahu Tafo.   Speaking at the event, the Queen Mother of Kwahu Tafo, *Nana Gyemfuah Aduako II*, commended Nana Opoku Mintah II for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the community, urging everyone to embrace the festive season with joy and gratitude.   The beneficiaries expressed overwhelming gratitude for the thoughtful gesture, emphasizing t...

  The Nkosuohene of Kwahu Nkwatia, Nana Owiredu Wadie, and founder of the "Kabaka Foundation," has spread Christmas cheer by distributing food packages to over 1,000 needy individuals in Dome and nearby communities in Accra. The packages, containing essentials such as rice, cooking oil, sardines, chicken, tinned tomatoes, and sausages, are part of Nana Owiredu Wadie’s annual Christmas initiative. Speaking on behalf of Nana Wadie, the Executive Director of the Kabaka Foundation, Mr. Henry Larbi, emphasized that the gesture aims to provide relief to families struggling during the festive season. He highlighted the growing demand for such interventions, attributing it to widespread economic challenges, and reaffirmed the foundation’s dedication to long-term projects in health, education, and economic empowerment. In addition, over 500 children were treated to snacks, drinks, and Christmas toys in a similar event organized by Nana Wadie’s children. Nana Owiredu Wadie’s commitment...

The National Lotto Marketing Companies Association (NALMCA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, on his resounding victory in the 2024 general elections.   In a letter addressed to the President-elect and channeled through Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), NALMCA emphasized its commitment to supporting his administration to drive national progress.   The letter, signed by the National Chairman of the Lotto Marketing Companies (LMCs), Mr. Francis Opoku, highlighted the significant contributions of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to Ghana’s development. It acknowledged the Authority’s role in generating government revenue, supporting community development, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods.   "As you prepare to assume office on January 7, 2025, we wish to take this opportunity to express our best wishes and ...