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KNUST Trains Over 19,000 Freshers in E-Learning to Enhance Digital Education

 The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has commenced its annual E-Learning training program for first-year students, equipping them with essential digital skills to navigate the university’s online learning platforms. On the first day of the training, over 19,000 fresh students at the main campus participated in the …

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Drivers Urged to Prioritize Safety to Reduce Road Accidents

Mr. David Bunya, popularly known as Road Safety, has urged drivers to adhere to all road safety measures to help reduce accidents on Ghana’s roads. Mr. Bunya, who is currently under contract with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), described the increasing number of road accident fatalities as alarming and …

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36-year-old teacher sentenced 10 years for stealing over GH¢200,000 from bank

A 36-year-old teacher, John Ankomah Boateng, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour, by the Bekwai Circuit Court, for robbery. He is said to have stolen over GH¢238,550 from the Bosomefreho Rural Bank Limited, using the GhanaPay app, despite having a balance of only GH¢2.23 in his …

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NPP Leadership Visits Parliament, Rallies Minority Caucus Against Speaker’s “Autocratic” Actions

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) paid a courtesy visit to Parliament today to engage with the party’s Minority Caucus, commending them for their steadfastness and diligence in conducting parliamentary business. The visit comes in the wake of the recent controversial suspension of three NPP Members of Parliament …

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Amansie West Health Directorate Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Rising Patient Numbers

The Amansie West District Health Directorate is grappling with a severe shortage of healthcare workers, despite a significant surge in Outpatient Department (OPD) attendance. Reports indicate that OPD visits have increased by more than 50% compared to 2023, yet the district lacks critical medical personnel, particularly midwives, pharmacy technicians, and …

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Ashanti Regional GNAG and Suame MP Visit Fire Victims at Suame Magazine Zone 21

In a show of solidarity and support, the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG), led by its Regional Chairman Lukeman Mohammed Nuhu Appiadu, along with the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame Constituency, Hon. Lawyer John Darko, visited victims of the recent fire outbreak at …

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Council of State Elections: Rev. Alexander Nti Says, “Prominent Leaders Have Failed Ashanti; It’s Time for the Youth to Lead”

Rev. Alexander Nti, a 2025 Council of State aspirant for the Ashanti Region, has made a passionate call for a change in leadership, urging presiding members to elect a youthful representative who will prioritize development and tackle the region’s high unemployment rate. In an exclusive interview with the media, Rev. …

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Council of State Elections: Rev. Alexander Nti Calls for Youth Leadership to Drive Ashanti’s Development

Rev. Alexander Nti, a 2025 Council of State aspirant for the Ashanti Region, has made a strong appeal for a generational shift in leadership, urging presiding members to elect a youthful representative who will prioritize development and tackle the pressing issue of unemployment. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the …

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Otumfour Brempong Applauds Mahama’s Plan to Equip Assembly Members

Otumfour Brempong Nana Gyedu Kumaning IV, Chief of Amakye Bare in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his promise to provide Assembly Members with allowances and logistics to support their work. According to Nana Gyedu Kumaning IV, Assembly Members play a vital role in …

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Many of the youth have abandoned cocoa farming for gold mining- Amanasehene

Chief of Amanase, Osabarima Efuobefom Asarapanyin has voiced his worries regarding the declining interest in cocoa production among the youth, attributing this trend to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. According to him, it is very heartbreaking to see many of the youth abandoning cocoa farming for gold …

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