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June 2, 2026
Bismark Attobrah
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Forgotten Roads, Forgotten Communities: Why Wassa Amenfi Central Deserves Urgent Government Attention

By Hot Stories Ghana In the heart of Ghana’s Western Region lies Wassa Amenfi Central, a district blessed with fertile agricultural lands, abundant mineral resources, and a resilient population...

May 13, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Politicising Galamsey Will Not Solve It — Dr. Odum-Sackey

Development Communication expert Dr. Bismark Odum-Sackey has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that the country continues to politicise and trivialise serious national...

May 12, 2026
Hot Stories Ghana
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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and Its Toyota Voxy Technical Working Group Report: Observations From A Sentry Post

Following the Technical Working Group Report which was submitted to the NRSA in April 2026, the NRSA issued a safety advisory warning against the commercial use of Toyota Voxy...

May 9, 2026
Louisa Afful
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1,741 Candidates Sit for BECE in Effutu as MCE Promises Scholarship to Overall Best Student

A total of 1,741 candidates from 61 schools sat for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana’s Central Region, with municipal authorities pledging...

April 23, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Disrespect for Water Bodies Is Bringing Hardship to Africans – Osofo Yesu Wofase

Spiritual leader Osofo Yesu Wofase has attributed the hardships faced in Africa to what he describes as a lack of respect for nature, particularly water bodies. Speaking on Angel...

April 23, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Ayariga Pushes for Shake-Up in Ghana’s Digital Lottery Space

Ghana’s digital lottery sector is once again under scrutiny, and this time, the call is for a complete reset. Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan...

April 21, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Effutu Youth Empowered with Start-Up Kits Under BizBox Initiative to Boost Agribusiness

A new wave of youth-led entrepreneurship is taking root in the Effutu Municipality following the successful rollout of the Business in a Box (BizBox) initiative, a collaborative programme by...

March 21, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Akropong Court Remands Freddie Blay for Three Weeks Over Land Dispute

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Freddie Blay, has reportedly been remanded for three weeks by the Akropong Circuit Court over an ongoing land dispute. According to...

March 21, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Kofi Tonto Criticises Government Over Recruitment Costs, Calls for Refund to Disqualified Applicants

A political aide to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticised the government over what he describes as the excessive financial burden placed on young people during a recent...

March 16, 2026
Louisa Afful
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Stakeholders Call for Stronger Regulation and Safety Measures for Okada and Tricycle Operations in Winneba

Authorities, transport operators, security agencies, and community leaders have called for stronger regulation and improved safety standards for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators following a stakeholder engagement organized by...