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KMA BOSS GIVES TWO-WEEK ULTIMATUM,WARNS TRADERS TO VACATE: Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, widely known as King Zuba, has indeed given traders in Kumasi a two-week ultimatum to vacate unauthorized areas. As the Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), King Zuba’s initiatives include: *Cleaning and Beautification*: Restoring Kumasi’s reputation as the “Garden City of Ghana” by ensuring the city is clean and well-maintained. *Infrastructure Development*: Improving the city’s infrastructure to support economic growth and development. *Community Engagement*: Working with the general public to promote a sense of ownership and responsibility in maintaining the city’s cleanliness and beauty. This…

Atwima Kwanwoma;18 year old girl murdered at Nweneso number two A tragic incident occurred in Nweneso number two, a farming community in Atwima Kwanwoma municipal, where an 18-year-old girl named Ruth Afia Acheampong was brutally murdered with severe head injuries inflicted with a cutlass. The incident happened on April 12, 2025, at around 1:00 pm while the community was attending a funeral. According to Hon. Freduah Agyeman, the Assembly member for Nweneso number two, the circumstances surrounding the murder are still unclear. However, the community has identified a suspect, who was reportedly smoking in front of the house when the…

Ashanti regional minister, leads massive cleanup Exercise in Kumasi Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, led a massive clean-up exercise in the region on April 12, 2025, alongside security services and NDC sympathizers. The initiative aimed to keep the city clean and beautify key areas, including: Manhyia Palace: A significant cultural and historical site in Kumasi Kejetia: A major commercial hub in the city Adum: A prominent suburb in Kumasi As a medical professional and youth leader, Dr. Amoakohene has emphasized the importance of development and community engagement in his role as Ashanti Regional Minister. This clean-up exercise reflects…

Former Student leader ( NUGS PREZ ) Donates To Adum PZ Fire Devastation Victims: Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel, a former NUGS member, has made a generous donation to support the Adum PZ fire devastation victims in Kumasi. His contribution includes:GHC 10,000: A significant financial donation to aid in recovery effort 50 bags of cement: Essential building materials to help with rebuilding and reconstruction. This act of kindness demonstrates Emmanuel’s commitment to giving back to his community, especially during times of crisis. His donation will likely provide much-needed support to those affected by the fire. Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel, the former NUGS president,…

CHILD PROTECTION A KEY CONCERN TO THE NATION BUILDING: The Ashanti Regional Child Protection Committee met with Regional Minister Hon. Frank Amoakohene on April 10, 2025, to discuss pressing child protection issues. Key concerns included: – Foreign Children on the Streets: Influx of foreign children in Kumasi – Kumasi Children Park Condition: Current state of the park – Child Begging: Individuals, including pastors, using children for begging – Street Children: Presence of children in ghettos – School Bus Overloading: Safety concerns for children – Hooliganism in Schools: Violence during sporting events – NHIS for Newborns: Free coverage regardless of mother’s…

BREAKING:KING ZUBA CONFIRMED KMA BOSS WITH 98.2% VOTES: Richard Ofori Agyeman, popularly known as King Zuba, has been elected as the new Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). His nomination by President John Dramani Mahama was followed by a decisive election where he secured 55 out of 56 votes, representing a 98.2% approval rate. Key Highlights of King Zuba’s Profile: Proven Leadership: Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, where he championed infrastructural development, streamlined local governance, and fostered community engagement. Royal Backing: Unwavering loyalty to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Golden Stool, earning him widespread…

BIBIANI SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL TAKES DELIVERY OF THE FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF THE “ONE STUDENT,ONE TABLET PROJECT Bibiani Senior High Technical School officials have received the first batch of tablets, which total more than one thousand (1,000), as part of the “one student, one tablet” initiative. The items were enthusiastically accepted by Mr. George Baidooh, the school’s headmaster, who stated that the devices would improve student engagement and retention by making teaching and learning easier. He conveyed gratitude for the significant contributions made by both the current and previous governments to the school’s growth. To guarantee that the project’s objectives…

Two Students Shot at Adventist SHS in Ashanti Region A disturbing incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in Bantama, Ashanti Region, when two students were seriously injured in a shooting incident on campus. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the school community and raised concerns about student safety. According to reliable sources within the school, the incident occurred during break time when Bernard Amoabeng, a form two student, brought a gun to school. An argument reportedly ensued among the students over whether the weapon was functional. In an attempt to prove…

Bono East Region SENE WEST: Forestry Research Institute of Ghana educates charcoal operators towards a sustainable charcoal production. Charcoal operators in the Atebubu Amantin Municipality of the Bono East Region have received one – day training from Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR- FORIG) on the needs to plant more trees to replace the lost ones. Speaking at the Stakeholders programme, Deputy Director of Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, *Professor Opuni Frimpong* stated that they will support farmers to fast -growing trees which will serve as as a resource to produce sustainable charcoal and firewood. According to him the demand…

NALAG 2ND VICE PRESIDENT PRAISES JDM FOR ASSEMBLY MEMBERS ALLOWANCE: Hon Daniel Kwaku Mensah, the 2nd Vice President, National Association of local authorities of Ghana (NALAG) and Assembly member for Manso Moseaso electoral area in Amansie West district of Ashanti region, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his campaign promise to provide allowances to all Assembly members nationwide. This development is a significant step in supporting the welfare of assembly members, who play a crucial role in local governance. As the 2nd Vice President, NALAG, Hon Daniel Kwaku Mensah widely known as DKM secured 438 votes to become…