Author: Krobea

Minority Members of Parliament, led by the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Frank Annoh-Dompreh on Sunday paid a courtesy call on the Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, and the Queenmother, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, during the Akwasidae celebration in Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The visit was to seek the blessings of the traditional leaders ahead of a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the region. According to the delegation, the tour is aimed at engaging cocoa farmers to better understand their concerns, particularly regarding recent producer price reductions, often described by farmers as “cocoa price haircuts.” The…

Government has announced that Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 will be observed as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Days respectively. Share Day would have been celebrated on Saturday, March 21 but because it falls on a weekend, the President of Ghana has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), declared Monday, 23rd March 2026 as the day of celebration. This is in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended. In a press statement issued by the Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the general public has been urged to observe…

Residents of the Bono East Region have received a major boost in healthcare delivery following the presentation of the first-ever dialysis machines to the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund on Friday donated two dialysis machines to the hospital, ending years of struggle for patients who previously had to travel outside the region to access life-saving dialysis treatment. The donation is expected to significantly improve care for patients suffering from kidney-related conditions in Techiman and surrounding communities. Presenting the equipment, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku described the intervention as the beginning…

Dialysis patients in Ghana’s Bono Region are expected to receive improved treatment following the donation of two dialysis machines to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. The new equipment is intended to enhance access to dialysis care, particularly for patients suffering from infectious diseases alongside kidney complications.Until now, the hospital operated with only three dialysis machines, which were largely unavailable to patients with infectious conditions. As a result, many critically ill patients were compelled to travel long distances, often twice a week, to facilities such as Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital or hospitals in Berekum in search…

President John Dramani Mahama has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration by Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. The university said the honour recognizes his distinguished contributions to national transformation, economic development, and his engagement with the global academic community. The honorary degree was formally awarded on Friday, March 13 by the university’s leadership led by President Yoon Dong-sup and Dean of the Graduate School Kim Hyun-chul. President Mahama has been in the Asian country since Tuesday on a five-day state visit.

Ghanaian musician Medikal has pledged to use his influence to make a meaningful impact in the fight against drug abuse among young people following his appointment as an ambassador for the National Youth Authority’s ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign. Medikal made the commitment on Thursday, March 12 during a ceremony at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment where he was officially unveiled as an ambassador for the initiative. The announcement was made by the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, in the presence of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga. Speaking…

Ghanaian musician Medikal is set to embark on a nationwide tour with the National Youth Authority (NYA) as part of efforts to intensify the fight against drug abuse among young people. The tour forms part of the Authority’s ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers associated with the synthetic drug known as Red and other harmful substances. Medikal announced his intention to support the nationwide outreach after being officially named an ambassador for the campaign on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Speaking during the event, the…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on social media influencers and public figures to support the Authority’s ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign aimed at tackling drug abuse among young people. He made the appeal on Thursday, March 12, 2026, during the official appointment of Ghanaian musician Medikal as an ambassador for the anti-drug campaign at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Mr Ayariga said the fight against substance abuse, particularly the growing use of the synthetic drug known as Red, requires the collective efforts of influential personalities who have strong connections with…

Ghanaian musician Medikal has been officially named an ambassador for the National Youth Authority’s (NYA) ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign aimed at combating the growing abuse of the synthetic drug known as “Red” among young people. The appointment was announced on Thursday, March 12 at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment by the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, in the presence of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga. The initiative forms part of a national effort to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and to encourage young people to…

Migration Web Africa has issued an urgent call for de-escalation in the tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The organization warned that continued hostilities could severely worsen humanitarian conditions across the Middle East and expose vulnerable migrant populations to heightened insecurity. In a press release issued on Tuesday, March 10, Migration Web Africa highlighted that the ongoing exchange of military actions and retaliatory strikes pose a significant threat to regional stability. The organization noted that these events have already resulted in loss of life and widespread humanitarian concern. It strongly urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and…