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The second edition of the Ofie Market at Amanokrom in the Akuapem North District recorded significant gains, with vendors and buyers praising the initiative for its growing impact. Speaking to the media, Mr. Samuel Kodua Boateng, a member of the Ofie Market Organizing Committee and NPP Akuapem North Constituency Secretary, revealed that the market was established following a promise made by the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Hon. Sammy Awuku, during his campaign. According to Mr. Boateng, Hon. Awuku engaged various stakeholders—including farmers, market women, artisans, clergy, and traditional leaders—who agreed on the need to create an additional market day in Amanokrom on the last Saturday of each month. This initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses and boost local economic activity, especially as the entire Akuapem North District previously had only one market day at Adawso. Market women and traders expressed their appreciation to the MP for fulfilling his promise. Man...

  Following the 2025 Kwahu Easter festivities, the Chief of Kwahu Tafo, Nana Opoku Mintah II, who also serves as the Kwahu Twafoɔhene, has praised the chiefs and people of Kwahu for their role in ensuring a peaceful and successful celebration. Nana Opoku Mintah II expressed deep appreciation to Nananom for maintaining peace and stability across the Kwahu area during the Easter period. He emphasized that the calm and united atmosphere witnessed is a testament to the leadership and commitment of the traditional authorities to uphold peace in the Kwahu Traditional Area. He further condemned unfounded claims made before the festivities, alleging instability in Kwahu. Nana Opoku Mintah II clarified that such assertions were not only false but often made by individuals who do not even reside in the area. He urged the public to disregard such misinformation, stressing that Kwahu remains peaceful, secure, and united contrary to the false narratives circulated ahead of the Easter celebratio...

In a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community, Hills View Pub & Restaurant is set to treat residents and guests of Kukurantumi to a mouthwatering event — the much-anticipated Free Fufu and Banku Party! Scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st, 2025, this culinary gathering promises to be a fun-filled day of delicious traditional meals, warm hospitality, and lively vibes. The event kicks off at 9 AM and runs until Mama calls, a playful way of saying the party continues until it's naturally time to wind down. The venue for this gastronomic fiesta is none other than Mr. Abakah’s residence in Kukurantumi, a place known for its welcoming atmosphere and community-centered spirit. Attendees can look forward to savoring two of Ghana’s most beloved dishes — Fufu and Banku — served with a variety of rich, flavorful soups and stews that will leave taste buds tingling and stomachs satisfied.  With live cooking, local flavors, and a great social atmosphere, this event is more than just a...

  A tragic accident in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, has claimed the lives of 11 individuals in what emergency officials describe as one of the most harrowing road crashes in recent times along the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The fatal incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. near Amanase, a community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, involving a fuel tanker (registration GR 1300-16) and a Benz Sprinter passenger bus (registration GW 6510-23). Preliminary police investigations suggest that the tanker driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to drift from its lane and collide head-on with the oncoming Sprinter bus. The impact was catastrophic. First responders confirmed that nine men and two women died instantly at the scene, their bodies trapped in the mangled wreckage of the vehicles. The collision crushed the front sections of both vehicles, necessitating the use of extrication tools by rescue teams. Several passengers sustained critical inj...

  As part of the 2025 Kwahu Easter festivities, the Chief of Kwahu Tafo, Nana Opoku Mintah II , organized a two-day free health screening exercise for more than 700 aged and vulnerable residents in the Kwahu Tafo community of the Kwahu East District, Eastern Region. Addressing attendees, Nana Opoku Mintah II emphasized that the initiative was aimed at identifying underlying health conditions and offering prompt medical attention where needed. The exercise was also geared towards promoting healthier lifestyles and empowering individuals to take charge of their personal well-being. The screening was conducted by a comprehensive team of healthcare professionals, including medical doctors, laboratory technicians, physician assistants, dentists, and nurses. Special attention was given to the elderly and other vulnerable groups in the community. The Chief expressed optimism that such periodic interventions would improve the overall health of residents and bring lasting joy to the comm...

As part of the Easter festivities in the Fanteakwa South Constituency, Member of Parliament Hon. Duke Ofori Atta launched a series of community-centered activities aimed at improving sanitation, supporting the vulnerable, and inspiring the younger generation. The MP kicked off the celebrations with a clean-up exercise at Akyem Hemang and its surrounding communities. The initiative involved the desilting of choked gutters, sweeping of streets, and general sanitation work to ensure a cleaner environment. Hon. Ofori Atta used the occasion to urge residents to actively participate in such clean-up exercises to prevent diseases and maintain a healthy environment. In another gesture of care and compassion, the MP hosted a special Easter event for the aged and vulnerable members of the constituency. He donated food items and assorted drinks to over 1,000 elderly and less privileged individuals across the 18 electoral areas of Fanteakwa South. To crown the celebrations, Hon. Ofori Atta, in col...

  The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified its security operations in Bawku and surrounding areas following intermittent gunfire and ongoing clashes. In a press release dated April 21, 2025, the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters disclosed that a cordon and search operation was carried out at Binduri in the early hours of Monday to restore calm and enhance public safety. According to the statement signed by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations, the operation was prompted by sporadic gunshots reported near the Binduri Central Market. Troops from the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, supported by Police personnel, swiftly cordoned off the area and conducted a detailed search. During the operation, a suspected gunman was arrested and handed over to the Police. Security personnel also recovered an assortment of weapons and gear, including an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, a machete, a helmet, boots, four fragmentat...