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  Osiem, Thursday, August 28, 2025 – A white Nissan Caravan with registration number GW 9645-20 carrying 11 passengers was involved in an accident on the Bunso–Koforidua highway near the Saviour Hospital Mortuary at Osiem around 6:30 a.m. this morning. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred after one of the vehicle’s rear tyres burst, causing the car to overturn and drag along the road for several meters. Personnel from the Bunso Fire Service rushed to the scene and managed to rescue the trapped passengers. No fatalities have been recorded, but all occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the Osiem Saviour Hospital. Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare 

  The Prampram Lomotey-Weh Lakpleh Family Asafoatse, Tetteh Akroboso III, has cautioned young people against engaging in negative practices such as drug abuse, warning that such habits could jeopardize their academic and social lives. He particularly advised the youth to stay away from hard drugs, especially cocaine, which could destroy their future, while urging them to educate themselves and others on the dangers of substance abuse in order to make better life choices. Speaking at the Lomotey-Weh Lakpleh Family’s Homowo get-together at Prampram, Asafoatse Tetteh Akroboso III encouraged family members to remain united, show love for one another, and act as each other’s keepers to safeguard peace and stability within the family. He further stressed the need for young people not to experiment with drugs out of curiosity, explaining that many cases of drug addiction often begin with such exploration. He noted with concern that drug dealers increasingly target the youth, hence the urg...

‎The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has continued her unwavering support for agricultural development and women's empowerment by providing significant donations to 50 women farmers under the "Gell Farming" initiative in her constituency. ‎ ‎The beneficiaries, who are part of a vegetable farming collective spearheaded by the MP, recently received a comprehensive package designed to boost their farming activities and improve their livelihoods. The donation included essential farming boots, bags of rice, and a substantial cash sum of GH₵500 each, totaling GH₵25,000.00 in pocket money. ‎ ‎The "Gell Farming" project is a brainchild of Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, who personally brought these 50 women together with the vision of fostering collective vegetable farming. This initiative aims not only to improve food security within the constituency but also to create sustainable economic opportunities and independence ...

  The Abuakwa South Municipal NADMO Secretariat, led by Municipal Director Aikins Ofori, has initiated a major land reclamation and tree-planting project in collaboration with the Eastern Regional NADMO Secretariat, under the leadership of Hon. Cudjoe Adukpo. The project began at Akyem-Asiakwa and Kyebi-Asikam, where 1,000 tree seedlings supplied by the Municipal Forestry Commission were planted on former illegal mining sites in an effort to restore degraded lands. Speaking at the event, Hon. Cudjoe Adukpo stressed the importance of the exercise, describing it as a crucial step toward reviving the municipality’s devastated environment. He also cautioned miners operating along the Birim River to adhere strictly to regulations, warning that a special taskforce would soon be deployed to clamp down on illegal mining activities. Director Aikins Ofori highlighted the progress made by NADMO in curbing illegal mining in the municipality, reaffirming the directorate’s commitment to protecti...

  Accra, Friday, August 22, 2025 — The National Disability Desk of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has honoured Hon. Joana Gyan-Cudjoe, Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, with a citation in recognition of her remarkable commitment and generosity towards persons with disabilities (PWDs) and the party. The brief but symbolic ceremony, held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence in Accra, was led by Comrade Joyce Gyamfi, the NDC National Campaign Coordinator for Women with Disabilities during the 2024 elections and Deputy National Coordinator in charge of Operations. As Patron and Financier of the NDC Disability Desk, Hon. Gyan-Cudjoe has consistently demonstrated unwavering support, described by party members as “magnificent.” She is celebrated for never turning down requests and always providing financial, logistical, and emotional assistance—particularly in critical moments before and after the 2024 elections. The citation highlighted three key objectives: 1. C...

  Hajia Mariam Mohammed, the President and Chairperson of Voice of the Nation and also the General Deputy Secretary of African Development and Monitoring Group (ADAM-GH), has taken a bold step in empowering young women by donating sewing machines to a group of selected beneficiaries. The initiative, according to Hajia Mariam, forms part of her long-standing commitment to supporting women and youth with employable skills that can sustain their livelihoods. She emphasized that the gesture was not merely an act of charity but a strategic empowerment drive aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance among young ladies. Speaking during the short presentation ceremony, Hajia Mariam underscored the importance of skill acquisition in today’s world. She explained that vocational skills such as sewing provide sustainable income opportunities and can help young women contribute significantly to their households and the community at large. > “It is not enough to only advocate...

The Akwasidae Festival continues to serve as an important platform for chiefs to reaffirm their leadership roles and connect with their people. This year, a large number of residents of Kwahu Tafo joined their chief in celebrating the festival in grand style. The Chief of Kwahu Tafo, who also serves as Kwahu-Twa-foɔ-hene, Nana Akwasi Opoku Mintah II, used the occasion to engage his subjects on important community matters. These included discussions on development progress, the future direction of the town, and efforts to resolve family issues. The gathering also strengthened ties between community leaders and residents, fostering unity and pride within the community. In his address, Nana Akwasi Opoku Mintah II urged the youth to take their academic studies seriously in order to become responsible future leaders capable of shaping the destiny of the nation. He also encouraged parents and guardians to support their children’s education by motivating, guiding, and instilling discipline in...