17 h. ago One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several others injured, including two firefighters. The fire, which broke out in stores selling dynamites and other explosives used by local miners, triggered earth-shaking blasts that […]

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21 h. ago Popular US preacher donates ICT lab, library to Abasua community to improve education

Popular US preacher, Apostle Wayne T. Jackson and his wife, Dr. Beverly Jackson, have donated a fully-equipped computer laboratory and a library to the deprived local Abasua District Assembly Junior High School in the Ashanti region. The couple hope to improve teaching and learning of Information Communication Technology in the school with the ICT lab, […]

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26 h. ago Teenager arrested for allegedly shooting ‘Okada’ rider to death at Adugyama

A teenage boy is alleged to have shot dead a motorcycle ‘Okada’ rider at Adugyama in the Ahafo Ano South-East District of the Ashanti Region.

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26 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

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47 h. ago Fear grips Bokankye D/A Primary pupils after gunshots fired in land dispute

Fear grips students of the Bokankye D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region after gunshots were fired by a group in a land dispute.

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48 h. ago A/R: Roads Minister orders closure of deteriorated Kotokuom bridge for urgent repairs

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has temporarily closed the Kotokuom Bridge in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.

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48 h. ago Bagbin gives MP one week to confess over ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ comment as investigation begins

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued an ultimatum to the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment, giving them one week to voluntarily come forward or face severe consequences.

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54 h. ago Ashanti Region Super Zonals 2025: Prempeh College cements its legacy

This year’s competition was electrifying and showcased pure talent, with 44 senior high schools from the Ashanti Region competing for supremacy.

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64 h. ago Aban Papa Aba Ampa – Netizens React as Roads Minister Orders Closure of ‘Death Trap’ Atwima Mponua Bridge

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has ordered for the closure of a ‘death trap’ bridge in the Ashanti Region that recently went viral on social media. A viral video from last week showed the Atwima Mponua Bridge which traverses the Offin River. Residents of the area complained about the sorry state ... Read more The post Aban Papa Aba Ampa – Netizens React as Roads Minister Orders Closure of ‘Death Trap’ Atwima Mponua Bridge appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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69 h. ago Roads Minister embarks on working visit to Ashanti Region; orders closure of Atwima Mponua Bridge

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has embarked on a working visit to the Ashanti Region to inspect key road infrastructure and assess ongoing projects.

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2 d. ago Nhyira FM’s Mama Effe honored at Career Excellence Awards 2025 for exemplary leadership in media

Host of the Obra Show on Nhyira Fm, Eleanor Effe Amanor, known in the media space as Mama Effe, has been honored at the 2025 Career Excellence Awards – Ashanti Region, for her exemplary leadership and significant contributions to driving societal growth.

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2 d. ago Nhyira FM’s Mama Effe honoured at Career Excellence Awards 2025 for exemplary leadership in media

Host of the Obra Show on Nhyira Fm, Eleanor Effe Amanor, known in the media space as Mama Effe, has been honored at the 2025 Career Excellence Awards – Ashanti Region, for her exemplary leadership and significant contributions to driving societal growth.

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3 d. ago Mahama pledges completion of Sewua Hospital; other key projects in Ashanti Region

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Sewua Hospital by the end of the year, emphasising that several vital projects initiated under his previous administration had stalled in recent years.

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3 d. ago Morgan Freeman leads Oscars tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman

Actor Morgan Freeman has led tributes at the annual Academy Awards ceremony to fellow Hollywood star Gene Hackman, whose death last month is under police investigation.

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3 d. ago Shared Blessing Alliance supports blind and death students in Jamasi with educational materials

Shared Blessing Alliance (SBA) has donated essential educational materials, including school bags, sanitary pads, exercise books, pens, and pencils, to assist young students at the School for the Deaf and Blind at Jamasi in the Ashanti region. The donation marked the inaugural edition of SBA’s Free Backpack Project, and many of the children expressed their […]

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3 d. ago Shared Blessing Alliance supports blind and deaf students in Jamasi with educational materials

Shared Blessing Alliance (SBA) has donated essential educational materials, including school bags, sanitary pads, exercise books, pens, and pencils, to assist young students at the School for the Deaf and Blind at Jamasi in the Ashanti region. The donation marked the 8th edition of SBA’s Free Backpack Project, and many of the children expressed their […]

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4 d. ago ‘Education is only about books’ – Yaw Sakyi calls on school heads to focus on school sports

Mfantsipim School and Prempeh College stoke the headlines this past week at a highly competitive and fun filled Ashanti and Central Regional Super Zonals Championships at the Baba Yara and Cape Coast Stadia respectively.  The level of talent displayed at the two events has increased calls for a more deliberate and streamlined approach to school […]

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4 d. ago Women of Valour demands swift investigation into KNUST murder

Women of Valour, a group fighting for women's rights, is demanding a thorough investigation into the murder of Yabane Deladem Aku, a final-year student at KNUST. 

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5 d. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Sick Economy, NIB Actions and Opioids Dangers

This weekend’s edition of *Newsfile* featured an in-depth discussion on Ghana’s struggling economy, recent actions taken by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the rising dangers of opioid abuse in the country.

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5 d. ago WHO says water contamination suspected in Congo village hit by illness 

Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it's too early for a definitive conclusion.

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