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Minister calls for immediate rehabilitation of Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway

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Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, Upper East Regional Minister

Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to the government to take urgent steps to rehabilitate the deteriorating Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway.

The Minister made the appeal in Bolgatanga when he received 550 laptops from the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to support the implementation of the government’s One Million Coders Programme in the Upper East Region.

The Minister described the current state of the 163-kilometre road as a major threat to commuters and said it had significantly increased travel time and risks between the two regional capitals.

The Minister said the once relatively convenient journey from Bolgatanga to Tamale had become increasingly difficult due to the numerous potholes on the stretch, many of which had expanded into deep gullies.

“The potholes are such that they are now becoming gullies. We used to take about two and a half hours to travel to Tamale, but now it takes normal vehicles close to four hours because of the bad nature of the road,” Mr Atanga lamented.

Additionally, the bad nature of the road had led to several accidents, leading to loss of lives and properties, injuries to people and damages to vehicles.

He noted that the bad state of the road was particularly worrying because of its impact on healthcare delivery in the region, explaining that critically ill patients referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital were often exposed to additional risks and delays during transit.

“When patients are being transported to the Tamale hospital, they are endangered because of how rough the road is. It causes more harm to the sick,” he said.

Mr Atanga said he would use every available opportunity to draw the attention of the Ministry of Roads and Highways to the plight of the people of the Upper East Region.

He disclosed that he was scheduled to meet the sector minister and would present the concerns of residents regarding the urgent need for rehabilitation works on the route.

The Minister also touched on the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulmakom road project, indicating that efforts were underway to ensure the contractor returned to site to continue work.

He assured residents that the government remained committed to addressing infrastructure challenges in the region and called for patience and support.

“The government is a doer. What remains now is to complete and fill in the gaps. We, together with the Municipal and District Chief Executives, will continue to channel the concerns of the people to the leadership for the needed action,” he said.

From Anthony Adongo Apubeo, Bolgatanga

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‘Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete’

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Local chicken

Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme.

Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, said increased patronage of locally produced poultry would create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive economic growth.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Kumasi, he noted that poultry raised by local farmers was generally fresh and healthier, as it was not stored for long periods like some imported products.

Mr. Demordzi recalled that the “Nkoko Nketenkete” programme was launched in Kumasi by President John Dramani Mahama to revitalise the poultry industry and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imports.

He described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at creating employment, boosting household incomes, particularly in rural communities, and strengthening the poultry value chain. “The success of the programme depends largely on the willingness of Ghanaians to patronise locally produced chicken,” he said.

Mr. Demordzi cautioned that some imported poultry products might be unwholesome due to prolonged storage before shipment, and urged consumers to support local farmers by choosing fresh Ghanaian chicken.

He said Ghana spent millions of dollars annually on poultry imports, describing the trend as unsustainable. Under the initiative, about 60,000 households nationwide have benefited from the distribution of approximately three million birds, alongside feed support and technical training to enhance productivity.

Mr. Demordzi said the programme would strengthen the entire poultry value chain, from production to processing and marketing, and attract investment into the sector. He called on traditional authorities to support the initiative to ensure its success.

Mr. Ernest Mensah, a beneficiary at Sewuah near Kumasi, commended the Government for the intervention and urged fellow beneficiaries to take full advantage of the opportunity to improve their livelihoods.

Some stakeholders also stressed the need for improved marketing systems, cold storage facilities and competitive pricing to make locally produced poultry more attractive.

They called for a collective national effort to support the initiative, noting that increased patronage of local chicken would help reduce import bills, strengthen the economy and enhance food security.

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BoG backs cross-border fintech expansion to deepen African markets 

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Dr Johnson Asiama addressing the summit in Accra yesterday

The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa’s financial markets and advance regional economic integration.

The central bank said the approach would help improve financial connectivity, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to services across African economies.

Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said this during remarks at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, which brought together policymakers, central bank governors, investors and fintech innovators to discuss Africa’s digital finance agenda.

He said Ghana was positioning itself to facilitate seamless cross-border financial transactions, describing financial technology as a key driver of innovation, inclusion and competitiveness.

“The next phase of digital finance must go beyond domestic gains and focus on enabling cross-border services that connect markets, support trade and create value at scale,” he said.

Dr Asiama said the Bank of Ghana was implementing measures to promote innovation while maintaining financial stability and trust.

These include initiatives to support cross-border fintech activity, advance open banking, develop digital credit guidelines, and strengthen oversight of emerging technologies, including virtual assets.

Dr Asiama said cross-border fintech expansion could address structural constraints such as fragmented financial systems, high transaction costs, and limited access to financial services, while enhancing trade and improving access to capital for businesses, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

“Africa’s financial ecosystem must not only grow, it must mature. Firms with strong potential must have access to the partnerships, capital and infrastructure required to scale sustainably across borders,” he said.

The Governor called for closer collaboration among regulators, financial institutions and technology firms to support coordinated cross-border integration.

He highlighted the need to improve data quality, strengthen digital identity systems, and reinforce Know-Your-Customer (KYC) frameworks to mitigate risks.

Weak authentication systems, he cautioned, could increase fraud risks, affect credit quality, and undermine confidence in digital finance platforms.

Dr Asiama also underscored the importance of clear regulatory processes, timely decision-making, and transparency to support fintech growth across jurisdictions.

He noted that although Africa had expanded financial access significantly through mobile money and branchless banking, the next phase should prioritise value creation and efficiency.

Dr Asiama said cross-border fintech solutions would be critical in unlocking opportunities in digital trade, supply chain finance, and embedded financial services.

“The question before us is whether Africa will simply adopt the next phase of finance, or help to shape it,” he said.

GNA

Olibest, TotalEnergies Foundation Launch  VIA Safe Mobility Programme For Youth

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Stakeholders with the student ambassadors in a group picture after the launch

The Olibest Road Safety Organisation, with support from the TotalEnergies Foundation, has launched the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People programme in Kumasi to promote road safety and protect lives of children.

The initiative aims to share the responsibility of road safety among families, communities, and the nation. Organisers stressed that road safety goes beyond enforcing traffic laws and requires collective action, education, and behavioural change.

The programme also seeks to train students as VIA ambassadors to identify road safety risks around their schools and create awareness campaigns in their communities.

The Ashanti Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Superintendent Kwame Boadi speaking at the launch,  said effective road safety depends on stronger strategies, education, and collaboration among stakeholders, including the Ghana Police Service, Ambulance Service, and Ghana National Fire Service noting that “Together we can reduce road accidents and make our roads safer.”

Nana Osei Fosu Twum, Kwasohene, who delivered the keynote address as Guest of Honour, described the programme as a bold step towards safer roads and the protection of lives, particularly young people.

He noted that behavioural change was key to building a culture of discipline and responsibility on the roads and commended the organisers for promoting safety. Nana Twum urged Children to make themselves agents of change in their schools and communities stressing that Road safety was a shared responsibility, not a one-time event, but a sustained culture where safety was non-negotiable.

Mr. Ernest Butias, a representative of the Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC, said safety must directly touch the lives of young people. He encouraged parents, teachers, and all stakeholders to support the initiative, reminding the children that they are not too young to bring change.

Mr. Butias reaffirmed the company’s commitment to safety beyond its operations. He said the VIA programme, developed by the TotalEnergies Foundation in partnership with the Michelin Corporate Foundation in 2019, had reached more than one million young people in 45 countries and over 2,000 schools worldwide.

He indicated that the programme would be implemented in Ghana in collaboration with educational authorities, schools, local communities, and the OliBest Road Safety Organisation.

Mr. Dennis Yerebu, on behalf of Olibest Roads Safety Organisation, explained that the programme was designed to ensure the younger generation grew up with a strong safety consciousness to prevent cutting lives short.

Ashanti Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority, Mr. Akwasi Boateng, added that fatalities in the Ashanti Region remained high because of increasing traffic and population growth and called on all stakeholders to help reduce road crashes.

 

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NHIA honours Otumfuo with free registration of subscribers at Manhyia

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SEBASTIAN R. FREIKU
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NHIA Board member and Otumfuo during the launch

Large number of people, including students, yesterday thronged the premises of Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Overlord of Ashanti Kingdom, to participate in the free registration and renewal onto the National Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture by the NHIA is in recognition of Otumfuo’s contribution to health advocacy.

A section of students waiting to be registered

It is also in the fulfilment of an earlier pledge by the management of the NHIA to register over one million people in the Ashanti Region, when management paid a courtesy on the Asante monarch last month.

“Otumfuo is keen about the well-being of Asanteman and Ghanaians, so we intend to support the healthcare system with this initiative,” the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe said during the courtesy call, which was led by himself and the Board Chairman, Lawrence Nii Okantey Adjetey.

The delegation at the time also included Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, Francisca Atuluk, Dr Koku Awoonor-Williams, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, Pious Kwame Nkuah and others.

Dr Bampoe’s delegation told Otumfuo that the registration exercise would highlight a partnership between traditional leadership and state institutions to expand healthcare coverage to more Ghanaians.

Under the ongoing initiative, the National Health Insurance Authority will register one million people for free in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he marks 27th anniversary on the Golden Stool. It is also meant to honour his 76th birthday on May 6, 2026.

A section of students waiting to be registered

The free registration and renewal campaign, which runs throughout May is dubbed: “The Kings Month”, under the theme: “Our King, Our Pride”.

It focuses on vulnerable populations and constituents across the paramountcies and traditional areas in the Ashanti Kingdom.

The NHIA Board Chairman, Lawrence Nii Okantey Adjetey during the courtesy call last month

praised Otumfuo for quality leadership and making an impact in the lives of his people, and hoped the initiative would further improve the NHI’s coverage.

Otumfuo commended the Authority for expanding to cover chronic disease treatment, as well as its prompt settlement of claims.

 

 

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Police declare military man wanted over alleged murder of a couple

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The suspect

The Ghana Police Service has declared Prince Krah, aged about 30 years, wanted for the suspected murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 1, 2026.

In a statement issued on its official X handle, the Service said the two victims, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45 and Mary Anim, 22 were found dead in their room with multiple machete wounds.

Investigations indicate that Krah had been living with the couple in a chamber and hall apartment at the time of the incident.

According to the statement, Obiri was last seen in the company of the suspect on the night of April 30, 2026.

The Kpone Magistrate Court subsequently issued a warrant for Krah’s arrest on May 4, 2026.

The police described Krah as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall and of stout build.  According to the statement, he was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans trousers. The statement noted that the suspect is said to be a military officer who has since gone into hiding, and that information gathered suggests he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks area in Tamale.

The Service is offering a reward of GH¢100,000.00 for credible information leading to his arrest and is urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 191 or 112.

 

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Ramoth Company Donates New Pick-Up Vehicle To Bidiem Police

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Ramoth MD I K Mensah (right) handing over the keys to the vehicle to DCOP Nyaabah

Ramoth, a Construction Company with AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has donated a brand new ZONDA POER pick-up vehicle to the Bidiem District Police Headquarters in Obuasi to assist in its operations.

The Donated Pick-Up vehicle

At a short ceremony to hand over the vehicle to the police, the Bidiem District commander, Supt. Paul K. Kudiewu said considering the enormity of work at hand, he realized that the headquarters needed a vehicle.

As a result, he made a request to Ramoth in October last year, which has been gratefully granted.

Handing over the vehicle to the police, the Managing Director of Ramoth, Mr I. K. Mensah said as soon as the request was received, management saw the need to support the police and made provision for the purchase of the vehicle.

Receiving the keys to the vehicle, the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said the government alone cannot provide all the needs of the police.

He, therefore, called on individuals and corporate bodies to support the police. The Regional Commander promised that his outfit would work hard to bring crime rate to zero in the region.

On behalf of the IGP, he thanked Ramoth Company for the donation. At the ceremony were the Obuasi Divisional Police Commander, Chief Supt. Kwasi Boahene, ACP Cephas Arthur, Deputy Ashanti South Regional Police Commander and Mr. Desmond Banahene, Director Security AGA.

From Frederick Danso Abeam, Obuasi

 

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GSFP introduces digital system to improve school feeding 

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The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has introduced a real-time digital system to improve monitoring, transparency and accountability in the delivery of school meals nationwide. The system, known as “School Connect,” is also expected to facilitate timely payment of caterers under the programme.

The pilot, which will cover more than 350 schools, is being implemented in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which has supplied 284 digital devices including tablets and laptops.

Speaking at a three-day training of trainers at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Madam Aurore Rusiga, WFP Country Director, said real-time data systems were essential for strengthening programme delivery.

“Reliable data is the foundation of strong programmes. It helps us plan better, monitor effectively and improve continuously,” she said.

Madam Rusiga said the School Connect platform would enable real-time data collection at school level on enrolment, attendance, meals served and food deliveries to improve oversight and decision-making.

She said that the system would reduce administrative workload on school staff while improving reporting quality and timeliness.

Madam Rusiga said school feeding remained a key investment in human capital, noting that “it is not just a social programme, but an investment in human capital.”

She said the programme also supported local economies through the procurement of food from local farmers, thereby creating markets and strengthening community resilience.

Madam Rusiga explained that the pilot would generate lessons to guide the development of a nationally owned digital system aligned with Ghana’s public systems, while WFP would continue to provide technical and capacity support.

The GSFP, which has operated for over two decades, provides one hot nutritious meal daily to millions of schoolchildren while supporting local agriculture.

Hajia Fati Forgor, National Coordinator of GSFP, described the rollout as long overdue.  “In 2019, with support from WFP, we introduced a digital system to improve data management and reporting. However, it had gaps, particularly in real-time monitoring and nutrition tracking,” she said.

Hajia Forgor said the new School Connect system addressed those challenges by offering integrated tracking of nutrition, education outcomes and local food procurement.

She said that the platform would significantly reduce payment delays through instant data transmission and analysis.

“This is an improved version. We will now be able to monitor meals served to children and ensure caterers adhere to approved menus,” she added. Madam Constance Baah, Head of the Social Protection Unit at the Ministry of Finance, said weak monitoring systems in the past had led to payment delays and inefficiencies.

“Through this platform, real-time data will be captured at the school level. This marks a significant shift towards a more transparent, efficient and accountable system,” she said. Madam Baah said that improved data would strengthen budgeting, ensure timely payments and enhance public financial management.

GNA

“I’ve been watching your videos for a long time” -Davido hails Wode Maya

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Wode Maya and Davido

Celebrated Ghanaian YouTuber and travel content creator,Wode Maya couldn’t hide his excitement after meeting multiple award-winning Nigerian singer Davido in Zambia.

The interaction took place during a recent hangout, where Davido acknowledged Wode Maya’s work and revealed he had been following his content for some time.

“Yeah, man, I’ve been watching your videos for a very long time. Since when you dey with that your girl?” Davido said in a light moment.

Wode Maya later reflected on the meeting in a post, describing the experience as memorable. He noted that they spent time together during the night before he decided to record part of the interaction.

“Had a lot of bromance moments with Davido last night, but this one? Yh… I had to pull out the camera for this,” he wrote.

According to him, the recognition from a globally known artiste carried personal significance.

“I think I’ve made it in life,” he added.

 

I am no longer with Lynx Entertainment –KiDi 

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KiDi

Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats artiste KiDi has confirmed his departure from Lynx Entertainment, ending a long-standing relationship with the label that helped launch his mainstream success.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session with content creator Code Micky, the singer addressed questions about his current status. When asked if he was still with Lynx, he said “no, I am no longer with Lynx.”

KiDi revealed that he is now working as an independent artiste, signalling a new phase in his career. He explained that his exit began to take shape around the release of ‘Gymnastic’, his collaboration with Olivetheboy and Kojo Blak.

The award-winning musician joined Lynx Entertainment in 2016 after emerging winner of the 2015 MTN Hitmaker competition. Under the label, he rose to prominence with a string of hit songs including Say You Love Me, Enjoyment and the global smash Touch It. His albums Sugar and The Golden Boy further cemented his standing as one of Ghana’s leading contemporary acts, earning him multiple accolades and international recognition.

Since going solo, KiDi has maintained strong visibility on the airwaves. His latest single, Signature featuring Lasmid, is currently enjoying significant rotation across radio and streaming platforms.

Renowned for his smooth vocals, songwriting depth and crossover appeal, KiDi has built a solid fan base beyond Ghana, collaborating with international acts and contributing to the global rise of Afrobeats.

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