Ashanti Police uncover AK-47, pump-action guns in abandoned Kia Picanto near Aputuogya on Aug 17, 2025, intensifying efforts against organized crime.
Ga Mashie’s Homowo festival in James Town, Bukom, led by Ga Mantse, features kpokpoi sprinkling, uniting communities in a celebration of triumph over famine.
At least 40 feared dead after a riverboat capsized in Sokoto, Nigeria, on Aug 17, 2025. NEMA rescues 10, searches continue amid poor safety concerns.
President Mahama visits Japan for TICAD IX and Singapore to enhance trade, investment, and cooperation, promoting Ghana’s Resetting agenda.
Upper West PURC helps NEDCo recover GH¢50,659, resolves 98% of 481 complaints in 2025, improving service delivery and consumer trust.
7,560 children in Upper East Region unregistered in 2025, says Registrar Botchway. Urges free birth registration, cites low death records and logistical issues.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Israel, led by Hostages Square, to end Gaza war, free hostages. Netanyahu, Smotrich criticize as Hamas talks falter.
US State Dept’s 2024 report highlights Ghana’s lengthy pre-trial detentions, police abuse, and high rates of FGM and child marriage in northern regions.
MTN Ghana suspends MoMo services for 6-hour upgrade on Aug 17, 2025, from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., to enhance reliability. Users urged to plan transactions.
Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in the Ashanti Region.