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  Weed Smoking War Leads To Closure Of Kyerɛmase Basic School Elders, teachers and stakeholders of Kyeremase in Asene Manso Akroso district of the Eastern Region has temporaly closed Kyerɛmase D/A basic school due to security concerns following clashes between suspected weed smokers and teachers in the community over two-three weeks now. According to the report, some young guys in the community were seen by one of the teachers after school hours smoking weed in the class rooms hence he confronted them to asked them to refrain from such activity in the class. The harmless confrontation by the teacher angered the youths to extend of threatening the life of the teacher. The teacher thereafter reported the case at Akim Akroso district police command, police acted on the report, upon reaching the residence of one of the suspects, he pulled out machete and chanced out the security officers. In respect to that, Akim Akrosohene Osaberima Kwabena Ofori (II) together with his elders arra...

HON. GEORGE KWAME ABOAGYE, MP, SECURES TRANSFORMER FOR AKIM AKROSO AMANFROM The Member of Parliament for the Asene-Akroso-Manso Constituency and Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of the 9th Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. George Kwame Aboagye, has successfully secured a replacement transformer through the Ministry of Energy for the people of Akim Akroso Amanfrom. The unfortunate breakdown of one of the ECG transformers supplying electricity to a significant section of the Amanfrom community has resulted in a total blackout for approximately four weeks, causing considerable inconvenience to residents and businesses. Following sustained engagements with the Ministry of Energy and relevant stakeholders, Hon. George Kwame Aboagye has secured a replacement transformer, which is expected to arrive in the constituency on Monday, 1st June 2026. Installation works will commence immediately to restore power supply to the affected areas. Through this press release, we wish to infor...

NIGERIA-GHANA LEANING EXCHANGE VISIT ON PRISONERS CLASSIFICATION AND PROMISING PRACTICE IN CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT A WORKING VISIT TO ANKAFUL MAIN CAMP PRISON   On Wednesday 13th April, 2026, Ankaful Main Camp Prison hosted a high-profile working visit from eight Nigerian delegations comprising Correctional Officers and three United Nations officials.  The visit, aimed at fostering a bilateral exchange on prisoner  classification and promising practices in correctional management, was facilitated by DDP. K. Abuaku-Ameyaw, Commandant of the Prison Officers Training School in Accra. The delegation was officially received by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the station, CSP. Linda Anyema-Ma Apore. The core of the visit centered on the prison’s vocational and agricultural initiatives. Through the “THINK PRISONS 360” exhibition, the facility demonstrated how inmate labor and skill building are being harnessed for meaningful rehabilitation and national productivity. The delegatio...

  Asantehene Marks 27 Years of Leadership, Honors Mahama, Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, and Other Prominent Leaders. In a vibrant celebration of leadership and unity, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, marked 27 years of his reign by honoring notable figures who have made significant contributions to Asanteman and Ghana's development. Among the esteemed recipients were President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party and former vice president of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other distinguished leaders, including the Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah KBE, Alex Apau Dadey of the KGL Group of Companies, Nick Danso of the Nick Group of Companies, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, among others. This momentous occasion not only highlights the achievements of these individuals but also reinforces the Asanteh...

  Christians Urged To Establish a Peaceful Covenant With God Wordway Liberty Church founded and led by Prophetess Bishop Gladys Owusu Asante on behalf of Prophetess Chrishal Owusu (The Armor Bearer), has called on Christians to seek total life transformation through the significance of peace covenant with God. Addressing the media ahead of this year's peace covenant which is scheduled on Sunday, 26th April 2026 at Kosoa Nyanyano Kakraba down, Prophetess Chrishal Owusu emphasized that peace covenant is not merely an annual festive ritual or event, but a divine period meant to trigger a shift from spiritual and physical stagnation to growth. She explained that peace covenant carry a unique power capable of breaking chains of sin and providing solutions to challenges that defy human logic or medical intervention. "It is a sign that comes with transformation. The bible States :Genesis 9:13, I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the ...

  Christians Urged To Establish a Peaceful Covenant With God Wordway Liberty Church founded and led by Prophetess Bishop Gladys Owusu Asante on behalf of Prophetess Chrishal Owusu (The Armor Bearer), has called on Christians to seek total life transformation through the significance of peace covenant with God. Addressing the media ahead of this year's peace covenant which is scheduled on Sunday, 26th April 2026 at Kosoa Nyanyano Kakraba down, Prophetess Chrishal Owusu emphasised that peace covenant is not merely an annual festive ritual or event, but a divine period meant to trigger a shift from spiritual and physical stagnation to growth. She explained that peace covenant carry a unique power capable of breaking chains of sin and providing solutions to challenges that defy human logic or medical intervention. "It is a sign that comes with transformation. The bible States :Genesis 9:13, I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the ...