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Ghana Moves to Compensate 2024 Election Violence Victims

Koforidua · Koforidua

Ghana Moves to Compensate 2024 Election Violence Victims

Election Violence President John Mahama has announced plans to provide compensation for victims of violence during Ghana’s 2024 elections. The directive came during his address at the National Peace Council’s Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue in Koforidua on July 1, 2025. Official records indicate the Attorney General is preparing a formal report for Cabinet review, outlining […] The post Ghana Moves to Compensate 2024 Election Violence Vi…See the Story

Expedite Investigation Into 2024 Electoral Violence

Koforidua · Koforidua

Expedite Investigation Into 2024 Electoral Violence

Mahama speaking at the National Peace Council’s Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his need for prompt justice regarding the violence that was documented during the general elections in 2024. He has instructed the Inspector General of Police to expeditiously complete investigations and guarantee that those responsible are held accountable. President […] The post Expedite investigation into 2024 e…See the Story

ER-Nsawam: Panpanso Krokese M/A JHS gets new classroom block and ICT LAB

Eastern Region, Ghana · Eastern Region

ER-Nsawam: Panpanso Krokese M/A JHS gets new classroom block and ICT LAB

By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Blue Skies Foundation has commissioned a three-unit classroom block, staff common room with sanitary facilities and ICT lab for the Panpanso Krokese Junior High School in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region. This, was after residents and pupils of Panpanso Krokese M/A Basic School made a passionate appeal for the construction of a three-unit classroom block for effective teaching and learning. S…See the Story

How a Kyebi chief’s power to control bats sparked a centuries-old legend

Legends say the chief from Kyebi could control bats A remarkable legend from Kyebi in Ghana’s Eastern Region has endured for generations: a powerful chief who ruled not only his people, but the bats of the night. Before his death, he is said to have maintained a spiritual bond with hundreds of bats; his personal […] The post How a Kyebi chief’s power to control bats sparked a centuries-old legend appeared first on Ghanamma.com.Kyebi · Kyebi Read Article

Mahama pays fees for 15,000 tertiary students under 'No Fees, No Stress' policy

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 15,000 first-year students admitted to public tertiary institutions have already received confirmation that their admission fees have been settled, under the government's newly inaugurated “No Fees, No Stress” policy. Speaking at the official launch of the initiative in Koforidua on Friday, 4th July 2025, President Mahama explained that the policy is designed to dismantle the financial barriers th…Koforidua · Koforidua Read Article

Oil projects in Upper Manya Krobo abandoned despite full payments – PIAC reveals

Traditional authorities and the people of Upper Manya Krobo are urgently calling for action over multiple petroleum-funded infrastructure projects that remain incomplete, despite official records confirming full payments to the contractors involved. The discrepancies emerged during a Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) forum held in Asesewa to review the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) allocations to the district. What was in…Eastern Region, Ghana · Eastern Region Read Article

Give roads ministry, contractors time to fix Ofankor-Nsawam Road – MCE

The Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipal Assembly has appealed to residents and commuters along the Ofankor-Nsawam stretch to grant the Ministry of Roads and Highways a one-week ultimatum to secure the necessary funds to improve accessibility on the heavily deteriorated road. This call comes amid mounting frustration from road users and a planned protest by the Nsawam Traffic […] The post Give roads ministry, contractors time to fix Ofankor-Nsawam Road – …Nsawam · Nsawam Read Article

Former Sports Minister loses sister; funeral scheduled for Sunday in Koforidua

Mustapha Ussif is a former Minister for Youth and Sports of Ghana Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has lost his elder sister, Hajara Yussif. Hajara Yussif, who died in Accra last week after a brief illness, has already been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic tradition and her Islamic funeral prayers […] The post Former Sports Minister loses sister; funeral scheduled for Sunday in Koforidua appeared first on Ghanamma.com.Sports · Koforidua Read Article

Musah Mohammed reveals failed Besiktas move due to agent dispute

Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed has opened up about a missed opportunity to join Turkish giants Besiktas early in his career, revealing that the transfer collapsed due to financial disagreements between the club and his agent. In an interview with Joy Sports, the 23-year-old recounted how the incident happened during his teenage years, as he was working to establish himself in Turkish football. “The trials at Fenerbahce were kind of difficul…Nkawkaw · Nkawkaw Read Article

PIAC probes utilisation of petroleum revenue - Ghana Business News

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the use of petroleum revenues during a public forum held in Asesewa in the Upper Manya Krobo District. The event, which brought together stakeholders such as think tanks, security agencies, civil society organisations, faith-based groups, and community members, focused on enhancing public understanding of Ghana’s…Eastern Region, Ghana · Eastern Region See the Story

Circuit court holds 15 Chinese and Ghanaian in custody over illegal mining - Ghana Business News

The Koforidua Circuit Court 2 has remanded 15 Chinese and a Ghanaian for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities at Akyem Amenase in the Eastern Region. The Ghanaian is Abdul Mumin Adams, 42, while the Chinese are Wang Fu Qing, 39, Ye Bi Hua, 44, Zheng Zhou Yi, 64, Ye You Ming, 55, Luo Jian Bo, 59, Tian Yu Bing, 46, Fan Shu Hui, 47 and Du Cheng Quan, 54. The rest are Yuan Jian Dong, 33, Wu Ke Hu, 57, Zhu Ling Ceng, 49, Chen Yi, 38, Shi G…Business · Eastern Region Read Article