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We Need Further And Better Particulars, Mr Foreign Minister The Foreign Minister has briefed Parliament on his reason for the closure of Ghana Embassy in Washington, USA. According to the Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudjato Ablakwa, one Fred Kwarteng had some arrangement with the Ghana Embassy in Washington to render Courier Services. The Minister further explained that a total of 200 Passports were delivered daily which summed up to about 62,500 yearly. This, Mr Ablakwa claimed, gives Mr. Fred Kwarteng about $1.8usd annually. The Minister reported on a extended investigation into a private Visa Application Assistance Mr. Fred Kwarteng was rendering…

Hon Muntaka Mubarak writes Earlier today, I had the honour of attending the graduation parade and parchment ceremony of Basic Narcotics Cadet Course 8, held at the Leadership Training School in Tema. I took the opportunity to commend the current leadership of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) for their renewed zeal and unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking in Ghana. The recent increase in arrests is a clear indication of the tighter measures that have been implemented; aimed at making Ghana an unattractive destination for illicit drug trafficking and the syndicates. Government, in collaboration with NACOC, remains steadfast in its…

MTN Group Outlined its Strategic Priorities Under Ambition 2025, Focusing On Industry Leading Connectivity-Ralph Mupita: Connectivity is more than technology; it’s about opportunity, making digital inclusion a critical catalyst for the continent’s socioeconomic growth. When people ask what progress looks like, I typically point to a classroom in rural Uganda that has digital access for the first time. Or to an entrepreneur in Cameroon using MTN’s mobile money platform, MoMo, to run her business. Or a solar-powered site in Ghana, connecting people in places that have no hard infrastructure. For us at MTN, this is our work. It’s how we…

NSA-Vendor Scandal: NASPA President Clears The Air, Urges Attorney General To Exercise Fairness The former President of National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) Ashanti region, Kwame Owusu Bampoe has urged the office of the Attorney General to exercise fairness as it conducts investigations on the NSA-vendor dealings. He has mentioned that, investigations into the matter must be done with diligence, impartiality, and respect for all parties involved, especially the vendor community whose operations have, in many cases bridged welfare gaps for thousands of young Ghanaians. In an official statement copied to the office of Modern Ghana Online, he made a strong…

Demo Looms In Kumasi as Flour Users Fight Gov’t, Olam Over Unreduced Price of Flour: Score of aggrieved flour users in Ashanti region have threatened massive demonstration against government and flour manufacturing companies in Ghana over the recent spiralling prices have pushed their cost of production up, compelling some of its members to shut down their businesses. This owes to companies’ refusal to reduce the cost of flour despite the Ghana Cedis appreciating against the US dollar since the start of April, 2025. According to them, the blatant refusal on the part of government to crack the whip to facilitate…

Environmental Officer Calls for Establishment of Dedicated Environmental Court: The Head of the Environmental Health Department in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality, Mr. Ernest Boakye, has called on the government to establish a dedicated environmental court to handle sanitation and environment-related cases across the country. According to Mr. Boakye, the establishment of such a court will help enforce environmental laws more effectively, hold offenders accountable, and promote a cleaner and healthier society. Speaking during a massive clean-up exercise spearheaded by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, Mr. Boakye emphasized the need for citizens to respect nature and adhere…

2025 BECE:Minister Emmanuel Agyemang Reminds Students To Shape their future legacy,Urges Against Exam Malpractices: Minister Emmanuel Agyemang, leader of the Kalabasha Fire Brand Students and Youth Movement Worldwide widely known as “the Worshiper”, has called on 2025 BECE candidates to avoid examination malpractices. Emphasizing the importance of education, he reminded students that it shapes their future legacy and should be taken seriously. He raised concerns about the impact of social media on examination integrity. Mr Agyemang noted that social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram are being misused to facilitate cheating, making it challenging to maintain examination credibility. To support…

15-Year-Old BECE Candidate Faints After Giving Birth at Exam Center: A disturbing incident has been reported from the Atwima Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region, where a 15-year-old Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate of Yabi M/A School fainted shortly after giving birth at an examination center. The incident occurred on the first day of the 2025 BECE at Kromoase, drawing attention to the growing concern of teenage pregnancy in the region. According to local sources, the young girl went into labor and gave birth before sitting for her paper, but later collapsed due to complications. This is not an…

“HOW CAN SOMEONE WHO SAVES LIVES NOT BE SAVED?” – CCY URGES GOV’T TO HEAR GRNMA OUT: The Coalition of Concerned Youth (CCY) expresses deep concern over rising mortality rates due to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) strike, which began on June 2, 2025. CCY’s Executive Director, Richard Mensah, urges the government to engage with GRNMA to find a solution, enabling nurses to return to work and save lives. Mensah emphasizes that lost lives are irreversible and calls on the government to meet GRNMA’s demands. He questions the disparity in treatment, noting politicians seek medical care abroad…

Grace Asamoah Agyemang, Doris Ofori Tour Examination Centers; Admonish BECE Candidates Against ‘Apor’: A total of 7,158 candidates are sitting for the exams in Atwima Kwanwoma, comprising 3,443 males and 3,715 females. The candidates are writing at 20 designated centers, including Afia Kobi SHS, Kromoase D/A, Afrancho Odumase R/C, and Trede M/A schools—part of the 432 centers across the Ashanti Region. Addressing the students,the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Atwima Kwanwoma, Hon.Grace Asamoah Agyemang, toured the examination centers to offer moral support and monitor the ongoing process. In an interaction with this medium www.dailywatchgh.com during her visit, Hon. Grace urged…