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Adum PZ Fire Devastation:Victims Turn Down Interior Minister: Victims of the Kumasi Adum PZ fire outbreak have rejected a donation of rice and oil from Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak Mohamed. The traders emphasized that they’re not interested in food items, but rather want the government to rebuild the area for them. They’re adamant that they won’t evacuate the land, resisting any attempts by authorities to do so. The Interior Minister, however, remains committed to supporting the victims. He’s calling for pragmatic measures to prevent market fires, highlighting the alarming statistic that Ghana experiences an average of 50 fires daily…

Very Shocking:Over 1,300ECH Containers Missing At Team Port: A shocking report has revealed that over 1,300 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have gone missing at the Tema Port. The discrepancy came to light when an independent audit found only 1,134 containers, despite ECG’s claim of having 2,491 uncleared containers filled with essential equipment like cables. Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, Chairman of the investigative committee, highlighted the alarming gap of 1,357 missing containers. Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern and assured a thorough investigation. In response to the situation, Jinapor has…

Ashanti Regional Police Command Arrest three Suspects over Murdere of Mobile Money vendors: Following the recent rampant murder and robbery of Mobile Money vendors in the region,the Ashanti Regional Police Command has made a breakthrough in the cases of robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in the region. Three suspects, identified as Charles Kwame Danso, Philip Foujour, and Samuel Addae Mensah, were arrested on March 21, 2025, at Pankrono and Atimatim, respectively. The two incidents occurred on February 13, 2025, at Krofrom, where Patricia Nimako lost her life, and on March 10, 2025, at Kwadaso, where Gideon Owusu…

Dr Bawumia speaks Over Adum fire disaster, appeals victims to wait for final report: Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged all stakeholders to be patient and wait for the final investigative report on the cause of the fire at the Adum Market in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. He made the point that the report will determine the way forward for the market. Dr Bawumia said this after visiting the Blue Light Market scene at Adum in Kumasi to commiserate with traders on Tuesday, 25th March 2025…

STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN BECE RESULTS FROM 6 ONES TO 10 ONES SHOULD ENJOY THE FREE SHS- HON KOFI ADADE. The former assembly member, a senior reporter of Oyerepa 100.7 FM & TV in Kumasi who is now chief executive officer of Kofi Adade foundation, Hon Kofi Adade is advocating for a policy change that would offer free senior high school education to students who achieve the best grades in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). He believes this approach would help the government reduce costs, as only top-performing students would benefit from free education, rather than providing it to all…

Kyei Mensah Bonsu Describes 2025 Budget A Deceptive: Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the former majority leader, has expressed strong concerns about the 2025 Budget presented by Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, calling it deceptive to all Ghanaians. He highlighted the significant increase in public debt, which rose from 8.1 billion under the Akufo Addo government to 29.2 billion under Mahama’s administration. Regarding Ghana’s economy, Mensah Bonsu mentioned that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown to 1.2 billion, with Akufo Addo’s administration achieving a 45% GDP growth rate. However, it’s worth noting that the Finance Minister…

Interior Minister Declares 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 31st March and Tuesday 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays: The general public is hereby informed that Sunday 31st and Monday April 1st 2025  marks  Eid-Ul-Fitr as a Statutory Public Holiday. However, in view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and…

Kumasi fire Outbreak:We will returned Site to the rightful owners after reclamation,NADMO Refutes false claims: Ahmed-Rufai Afarahim, the Deputy Director General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has denied rumors circulating on social media that the Kumasi fire outbreak scene will not be returned to its owners after the site’s reclamation. This denial aims to alleviate concerns among affected traders and owners. The Kumasi fire outbreak, which occurred early Friday morning, caused extensive damage to buildings and goods, with approximately 2,000 traders losing their goods. The deputy director general of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has reaffirmed its…

Kumasi fire outbreak:President Mahama pledges support for affected traders: President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his support for traders affected by the devastating fire outbreak at Adum in Kumasi’s Central Business District, Ashanti Region. During his visit to the market, he expressed deep concern over the extent of the destruction and emphasized the need for better planning of markets across the country. The fire outbreak, which occurred early Friday morning, destroyed several shops at the Kumasi Central Market, leaving traders distraught. President Mahama assured victims of immediate relief efforts and engaged the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to provide assistance…

President Mahama Cautions Traders Against unlawful Cooking: President John Dramani Mahama visited the scene of a devastating fire in Adum-Kumasi, a central business district in the Ashanti Region. The fire, which occurred on Friday, March 21, destroyed hundreds of shops, leaving traders distraught. During his visit, Mahama interacted with affected traders, expressing sympathy and pledging support. He emphasized the need for swift action to assist those who lost their livelihoods and called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. Mahama also cautioned traders against cooking in the market, citing the use of cylinders as a contributing factor…