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UNFPA, three others commit to support national efforts

24Aug

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UNFPA, three others commit to support national efforts

Mr Zia Choudhury, the United Nations Resident Coordinator has pledged the UN’s commitment towards providing technical and financial support to sustain national efforts. This, he said, would be sustained through its Human Rights Sub-Group, under the leadership of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), among other institutions. He said the institutions, involving the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and UNFPA, aimed to enhance institutional capacities and fulfilling international obligations. The UN Resident Coordinator made the statement at a two-day high-level dialogue workshop with Members of Parliament (MPs) on strengthening governance, rule of law and accountability. The MPs are on the Parliamen...

North Dayi MP launches streetlight project to ensure safer communities

24Aug

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North Dayi MP launches streetlight project to ensure safer communities

Madam Joycelyn Quashie, the Member of Parliament of North Dayi has launched the “Let There Be Light Project,” aimed at providing streetlights across the constituency to enhance security, improve visibility, and create safer communities. The project, which would begin on September 1, and runs until December 1, 2025, is expected to transform the constituency’s night-time environment by illuminating streets, towns, and villages that have long struggled with inadequate lighting. According to the MP, speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview, the initiative seeks to address safety concerns and ensure residents enjoy peace of mind, especially during the festive season when movement and social activities at their peak. “Darkness should never be a threat to safety. By bringing lig...

Islamic Women’s Conference sets for August 28, 2025

24Aug

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Islamic Women’s Conference sets for August 28, 2025

All is set for the 27th Annual National Women’s Conference of the Women’s wing of the Islamic Mission Secretariat (IMS). A statement issued and signed by Hajia Mamiram Suleiman Nketia, the National Secretary for the Wing, said the conference would be held at Otaakrom in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region between Thursday August 28 and Sunday August 31, 2025.The three-day conference is on the theme: “The role of a Muslim woman in nation building through commitment”. A copy of the statement made available to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said the event would be attended by the First Lady Lordina Mahama, and the former second lady Hajia Samira Bawumia.Some of the activities outlined for the conference include employable skills training for some vulnerable people, health scre...

GBA Refutes Claims Over President Mahama’s Invitation to 2025 Annual Conference

22Aug

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GBA Refutes Claims Over President Mahama’s Invitation to 2025 Annual Conference

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has dismissed reports suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama was not invited to its upcoming 2025 Annual Conference, describing the claims as false, misleading and a misconception of facts. In a statement issued by the Association, the GBA clarified that President Mahama has, in fact, been duly invited as the Guest of Honour for the conference scheduled to take place in Wa, Upper West Region. According to the GBA, the President has also formally accepted the invitation. The Association explained that its Bar Council extended an informal invitation to the President as far back as March 2025, followed by a formal letter dated 21st July 2025, which was acknowledged by the Presidency on 29th July 2025. An official acceptance letter from the Presiden...

Farmers’ Association Demands Apology from GRNMA Secretary Over “Derogatory” Remarks

22Aug

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Farmers’ Association Demands Apology from GRNMA Secretary Over “Derogatory” Remarks

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has strongly condemned comments made by the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Dr. David Tenkorang Twum, during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen political programme. According to GNAFF, Dr. Tenkorang Twum not only made “derogatory and unprintable” remarks about the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, but also launched an “unprovoked verbal attack” on Ghanaian farmers. In an official statement, the farmers’ body expressed shock and disappointment, describing the comments as “highly disheartening, discourteous, and unacceptable.” GNAFF stressed that farmers and fishermen remain the backbone of Ghana’s economy, ensuring food security and driving national gro...

MP for Weija-Gbawe Partners DC Clinic for Free Health Outreach

22Aug

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MP for Weija-Gbawe Partners DC Clinic for Free Health Outreach

The Office of the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency, in collaboration with DC Clinic Ghana, is set to hold a free health outreach program for residents of the constituency. The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, will take place at the premises of DC Clinic, located behind One Plus One at GICEL, West Weija. The program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As part of the outreach, residents will benefit from a wide range of free health screening services, including: Blood pressure check Blood sugar test Ear inspection Throat inspection Hepatitis B test and vaccination Oxygen assessment The initiative is aimed at promoting health awareness and improving the well-being of families within the constituency by offering preventive health ser...

Ghana Armed Forces Dismiss Reports of Brigadier General Michael Opoku’s Arrest

19Aug

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Ghana Armed Forces Dismiss Reports of Brigadier General Michael Opoku’s Arrest

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging the arrest of Brigadier General Michael Opoku by security operatives for possessing ammunition. In a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain (GN) VA Rhin, the Armed Forces clarified that enquiries made with various Security Agencies and National Investigative Authorities revealed no evidence to support the claims. “The Armed Forces can confirm that Brigadier General Michael Opoku remains an active member of the Ghana Armed Forces and is not under arrest for any crime committed,” the statement read. The military assured the public that, while the publication was false, no member of the Armed Forces is above the law. Any officer or pers...

Government Establishes Children’s Support Fund for Victims of August 6 Tragedy

19Aug

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Government Establishes Children’s Support Fund for Victims of August 6 Tragedy

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the creation of a Children’s Support Fund to secure the welfare and future of children left behind by the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. The announcement was made on Friday, August 15, 2025, during a national address. The Fund, according to the Presidency, has already accrued GHS 2,315,000.00 in donations. Government expressed deep appreciation to Stanbic Bank Ghana, which made an initial seed contribution of GHS 500,000.00, as well as to several corporate organizations whose generosity has boosted the Fund. These include: Procus GH Limited GB Foods Ghana Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd Sage Distribution Ltd Quantum Oil Terminals Quantum LPG Logistics Ltd Newgas Cylinder Ltd Quantum Terminals PLC The Fund,...

Become Acceptable Vessels of Honour for the Gospel of Christ- GO Admonishes Ordained Pastors

19Aug

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Become Acceptable Vessels of Honour for the Gospel of Christ- GO Admonishes Ordained Pastors

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries worldwide, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya has admonished over Five Thousand (5000) Pastoral ordinates of the church to pursue their ministerial calling as vessels of honour with acceptable biblical and Christian standards in their varying divine assignments. Dr. Daniel Olukoya, reiterated that, the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is for ready and prepared servants of God both male and female who are poised to serve and become good examples by offering selfless service according to Christian doctrines for the redemption and salvation of the world at large. Dr. Olukoya reminded the ordinates t...

President Mahama to visit Japan and Singapore to boost trade, investment and development cooperation

17Aug

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President Mahama to visit Japan and Singapore to boost trade, investment and development cooperation

President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on an official two-country visit to Japan and Singapore, with the aim of deepening bilateral relations, strengthening trade and investment ties, and advancing cooperation on shared development priorities. In Japan, the President will participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX), where he is scheduled to deliver a presentation at a plenary session on Promoting Trade and Investment. He will also headline the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum, where he will outline the country’s investment opportunities under the Resetting Ghana agenda. While in Tokyo, President Mahama will hold bilateral discussions with key Japanese partners, including the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency...