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Two persons, believed to be an adult and a child, are reported to have been swept away by floodwaters at Nurses Quarters Junction in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region following heavy rains on Tuesday, June 9. The incident, however, is yet to be officially confirmed by authorities. According to reports, the child was initially swept away by the strong currents, prompting the adult to attempt a rescue. Both are said to have subsequently been carried away by the floodwaters. The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Awutu Senya East, Seth Sabah Serwonoo-Banini, disclosed the development while responding…

About 43% of Ghanaians believe military takeovers are sometimes justified, with the northern regions recording the highest levels of support, according to a recent report by the University of Ghana’s Political Science Department. The report, titled Undertones and Public Perceptions of Military Rule and Democracy in Ghana, surveyed 6,719 respondents across all 16 regions. It found that the Savannah, Upper West, Upper East, Northern, and North East regions recorded the highest percentages of respondents who agreed that military rule is sometimes justified. However, the Eastern Region also stood out, with 77% of respondents indicating that military rule is sometimes justified.…

Counsellor and Director of Creative Minds Academy, Alberta Mensah, has urged mothers to pay closer attention to their children’s emotional and developmental needs during infancy, warning that experiences in a child’s first year can have long-lasting effects later in life.Drawing from lessons she learned before becoming a mother, she encouraged women to educate themselves about pregnancy, childbirth, and child development, noting that knowledge can significantly influence parenting decisions.”Please read and learn before you give birth because if you know, it is better for you,” she advised during the second edition of Convergence of Mothers, organised by media personality MzGee.Mensah revealed…

Chairperson of Parliament’s Caucus on Population and Development, Patricia Appiagyei, has called for intensified efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula in Ghana, as the country joined the global community to mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Presenting a statement on the floor of Parliament, the Asokwa MP described obstetric fistula as a serious childbirth injury that occurs mainly as a result of prolonged obstructed labour without timely access to emergency obstetric care. According to her, the condition causes an abnormal opening between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum, often leaving affected women and girls suffering from chronic…

The Office of the Atukpai Mantse and Gbese Mankralo has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging the death of Nii Ayi Bonte II, Gbese Mantse and Adonten of the Ga State. In a press release issued on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the office described the reports as false, unfounded, and without any basis. According to the statement, the circulation of the information has caused unnecessary anxiety among family members, traditional authorities, subjects, well-wishers, and the general public. The office condemned what it described as a malicious act and urged the public to disregard the reports entirely. It stressed that…

A delegation from the GaDangme Council, led by its President, H.E. Nii Ayikoi Otoo, and First Vice President, Ataa Ayaa Kojo Armah, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Prof. J.S. Djanmah, a founding member of the Council. The visit was to express the Council’s sympathies and solidarity with the bereaved family following the passing of the respected academic and statesman, whose contributions played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the GaDangme Council. During the visit, members of the delegation conveyed the Council’s deepest condolences and paid tribute to Prof. Djanmah’s enduring commitment…

Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo states she is unsurprised by her recent selection as the “Best Regional Minister,” asserting that the honor accurately reflects the performance and tangible impact of her administration. Speaking in an interview with Asaase Radio on Monday, June 8, 2026, Madam Ocloo noted that public recognition acts as an incentive for increased effort. Key Administrative Interventions The Regional Minister cited a series of targeted interventions across critical sectors within the capital region to justify the award. She specifically highlighted her work in addressing: – Sanitation: Implementing localized clean-up and waste management strategies. – Security…

Ghana has taken a significant step toward energy independence with the first delivery of Jubilee crude oil for local refining at the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema.Speaking at the crude oil berthing ceremony, Executive Chairman Ningquan Xu described the development as a historic milestone in the country’s industrial transformation agenda.“For many years, Ghana exported crude oil while importing refined petroleum products. We exported value and imported dependency,” he said.According to Xu, refining Jubilee crude locally will help create jobs, enhance energy security, and enable Ghana to retain more value from its natural resources.He also announced that President John Dramani Mahama is expected…

Hundreds of patients have been left stranded at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi as doctors and nurses, on a strike action, stayed away from their posts on Monday in protest against the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo. The Out-Patients Department (OPD), usually one of the busiest sections of the facility, was virtually empty as of noon on Monday, June 8, 2026, with no meaningful health activity taking place. Visibly distressed patients and their relatives were left with little guidance. Patients who had scheduled appointments to see their doctors for review were…

One person has been confirmed dead, while a fire officer is receiving treatment at the hospital after a swarm of bees attacked a worker at a quarry site along the Akrofu road on Monday evening, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed. The Volta Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS told Stone City Radio that the Ho Municipal Fire Service received a distress call reporting that a man had been attacked by bees at the quarry site. Five fire officers were immediately dispatched from the Ho station to rescue the victim and contain the situation. However, the operation…