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Double Tragedy in Bekwai Municipality: Wife Stabbed by Husband, Farmer Found Dead in Bush The Bekwai Municipality in the Ashanti Region has been thrown into a state of shock and grief following two separate tragic incidents that unfolded within just 24 hours. Stabbing Incident at Edwenase, Abodom On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a domestic dispute in Edwenase, a suburb of Abodom, took a bloody turn when 38-year-old Rebecca Appiah was stabbed in the stomach by her husband. According to the victim, her husband had for years accused her of engaging in extramarital affairs during her trips to the Bekwai market.…

When Grief Silences Politics: Mahama and Bawumia Stand Shoulder to Shoulder for a Mourning Nation In the quiet shadow of tragedy, two of Ghana’s most prominent leaders,President John Dramani Mahama and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,stood side by side, their hearts united by loss. The devastating military helicopter crash that claimed eight precious lives did more than shake the nation; it dissolved the walls of political rivalry, leaving only the shared humanity of two men determined to comfort a grieving Ghana. Their handshake was not just a greeting,it was a promise. A promise that when the country weeps, its…

Bawumia Reaches Out to Mahama in Wake of Helicopter Crash Tragedy In a moving show of solidarity, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to extend his deepest condolences following the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. Accompanied by senior dignitaries, Dr. Bawumia shared in the nation’s grief, offering words of comfort to the President and families of the victims. President Mahama, visibly touched, expressed gratitude for the gesture, noting that such moments prove Ghana’s strength lies in unity,even across political lines. The encounter was a solemn reminder that in times of…

Tears for a Fallen Comrade: Asiedu Nketia Weeps Uncontrollably Over Death of Close Ally Dr. Samuel Sarpong The news of Dr. Samuel Sarpong’s tragic death in the recent helicopter crash has sent deep shockwaves through the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Among those hardest hit was NDC Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, whose bond with Dr. Sarpong went beyond politics and into the realm of true friendship. When Nketia visited the grieving family, the weight of the loss became unbearable. Sitting quietly in the living room, surrounded by heartbroken relatives, the usually composed and resolute chairman could no longer hold back his…

Amenfi Central MP Rolls Out Scholarship Drive for All Tertiary Students Amenfi Central’s Member of Parliament, Honourable Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has announced the opening of applications for the newly decentralized Ghana Scholarship Secretariat programme, aimed at making scholarships more accessible, transparent, and fairly distributed. The initiative, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, requires applicants to: Apply online via www.scholarships.gov.gh Sit for an online aptitude test Attend an interview at the District Assembly if shortlisted. Hon.Joana Gyan Cudjoe urged students to take advantage of the opportunity, describing it as “a key step in empowering our constituency’s future leaders.”

URGENT ROYAL SUMMONS: ASANTEHENE CALLS EMERGENCY ASANTEMAN COUNCIL MEETING On behalf of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, the Asanteman Council has formally issued a royal summons to all members of the Council, the Kumasi Traditional Council, and all relevant stakeholders to converge at the Manhyia Palace for an emergency meeting on Monday, 11th August 2025, commencing precisely at 10:00 a.m. This gathering, called under the direct authority of the Golden Stool, underscores the seriousness of the matters to be discussed. In Asante tradition, such a summons reflects pressing issues of national and cultural significance, requiring the united…

A Nation’s Heart Breaks: MTN Ghana Pays Glowing Tribute to Fallen Leaders in Tragic Helicopter Crash Telecom giant mourns with Ghana, urging unity, dignity, and compassion in honour of the departed leaders. Ghana is draped in sorrow after a tragic helicopter crash robbed the nation of two of its most dedicated leaders — the Honourable Minister for Defence and the Honourable Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation,along with six others who are feared to have perished in the disaster. The heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves across the country, leaving families shattered, colleagues grieving, and an entire nation mourning the…

Stakeholders Unite to Eradicate Child Labour in Cocoa and Gold Mining: Codesult Leads Multi-Sector Dialogue Consult leads action to protect children from exploitation in Cocoa and gold mining communities Bibiani & Wassa Akropong, Ghana – As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate child labour in Ghana’s cocoa and gold mining sectors, Codesult Network, a civil society organization, has held two major stakeholder engagements in Bibiani-Ahwiaso-Bekwai and Wassa Amenfi East Municipalities. The events, aimed at reinforcing the campaign against child labour, brought together local authorities, community leaders, educationists, civil society actors, and health professionals to deliberate on sustainable solutions and progress…

MTN Ghana Pumps GHS 17.6 Million into Girls-in-ICT Drive Empowering 13,000+ Young Girls with Digital Skills to Lead Ghana’s Tech Future MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its bold commitment to digital inclusion and female empowerment by significantly increasing its investment in the National Girls-in-ICT Initiative, a flagship program championed by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation. The initiative, which aims to bridge the gender gap in technology, has already empowered over 13,000 girls aged 9 to 15 and 1,300 teachers across 11 regions, including Ashanti, Volta, Northern, Bono, Ahafo, and Greater Accra. Participants gain hands-on skills in coding, game…

AS3M ABA GHANA-National Tragedy: Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah, Environment Minister & 6 Others Killed in Fiery Military Helicopter Crash at Obuasi Obuasi, Ashanti Region | Wednesday, August 6, 2025- Ghana has been plunged into national mourning following the devastating death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six other military and government officials in a military helicopter crash in the Amankyem Forest near Obuasi. According to official government sources, the Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 military helicopter was en route from Accra to the northern part of the country when it lost radar contact…