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Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Africa News, General News
The Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has handed over the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio. The handover, a regular rotational process, transpired on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, during the 67th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio's election to the one-year term comes at a critical time for ECOWAS, which is currently navigating its most severe challenges in decades. West Africa has seen a concerning rise in military takeovers in recent years. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which are now under military rule, have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, creating a significant split within the bloc and growing insecurity, and some political analysts suggest ECOWAS lea...
Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

General News, Health & Wellbeing
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to begin a nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in September 2025, targeting over 2.5 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. The initiative aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana. The vaccine will be administered free of charge in schools and health centers across the country. Health officials say the program marks a major step toward cancer prevention and women’s health equity, aligning with global health goals set by the World Health Organization. The campaign will also include public education to raise awareness among parents, teachers, and community leaders. The rollout is expected to significantly reduce future ...
US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

General News, International, World News
Global tensions are escalating after the United States launched a series of precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, marking a significant shift in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The strikes have triggered immediate geopolitical and economic ripples, prompting urgent calls for de-escalation from world leaders. Late last night, American fighter jets struck three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities. The move follows months of rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, characterized by missile exchanges, drone attacks, and proxy conflicts spanning several continents. Speaking from the White House, President Donald Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” warning Tehran against retaliation. “Any retaliation will be met with force far gre...
FireFighters Contain Koforidua Zongo Blaze, Avert Major Damage

FireFighters Contain Koforidua Zongo Blaze, Avert Major Damage

General News, Ghana News
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Eastern Region swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Koforidua Zongo, successfully bringing the blaze under control and preventing further destruction. According to officials, a distress call was received, and a team led by ADO Il Yenli promptly arrived at the scene. The fire had engulfed a chamber and hall, as well as part of a three-bedroom apartment. The team managed to contain the flames quickly, fully extinguishing the fire shortly afterward. While the fire caused extensive damage to the chamber and hall, destroying household items such as furniture and electrical appliances, only partial damage was reported in one room of the three-bedroom structure. The rest of the building was saved due to the quick interventio...
From Silver Screen To Diplomatic Scene: Kalsoume Sinare Appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain

From Silver Screen To Diplomatic Scene: Kalsoume Sinare Appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain

General News, Ghana News
Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe has made a dramatic leap from the film industry into the world of diplomacy. The award-winning screen icon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. Her nomination was announced as part of a major diplomatic reshuffle involving 15 individuals nominated for ambassadorial, high commissioner, and consul-general roles. According to an official letter from the Office of the President, dated June 10, 2025, and signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, the appointments follow consultations with the Council of State. The letter directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to initiate the necessary steps to process the nominees. “She’s long graced our screens with...
23 Arrested, 64 Chafang Machines Destroyed in Police Anti-Galamsey Raid

23 Arrested, 64 Chafang Machines Destroyed in Police Anti-Galamsey Raid

General News, Ghana News
The Ghana Police Service has intensified its clampdown on illegal mining activities in the Western Region, leading to the arrest of 23 individuals and the disarming of multiple mining machines. As part of an intelligence-led operation, police personnel carried out targeted raids in the Wassa Akropong District. During the operation along the Wassa Akropong–Japa–Dadieso road, 23 suspects were apprehended. The team further extended its efforts to the Obeng Mining Group site at Wassa Japa, where 64 changfan machines were disabled to disrupt illegal mining operations. In another operation at Wassa Dominase, officers responded to a tip-off about illegal mining activities near the Goil and Energy Oil filling stations along the Agona Amenfi–Gyedua Kesse Junction Road. There, seven changfan m...
Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

General News
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has cautioned financial institutions and other entities against photocopying the Ghana Card, citing potential risks to personal data security.   Speaking in an exclusive interview on Pent News at 6:30pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Williams Ampomah Darlas, Director of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, emphasized the authority’s stance against the practice. Mr. Darlas clarified that while the NIA supports proper identity verification, institutions must adhere to approved procedures. He referenced a directive issued by the Bank of Ghana on March 3, prohibiting banks from photocopying Ghana Cards, and stressed that compliance remains a priority.   “Our primary concern is to protect citizens from unauthorized use of their personal d...
Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
A leading Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Isaac Okyere has revealed heart disease as Ghana's most deadly health threat affecting both men and women. Speaking at the "Legacy of the Fathers" health forum organized by Balm Of Gilead ALT Clinic with Ghana Police and Prisons Service, the specialist delivered sobering statistics showing hypertension affects 40% of adults in the Ashanti Region, with research indicating a 37.4% prevalence rate.   The surgeon explained that while heart disease affects all genders, men face particular vulnerability due to biological factors and lifestyle habits including alcohol consumption, smoking, and poor dietary choices. These factors cause men to typically develop cardiovascular conditions at younger ages than women....
Future MMDCES To Be Elected—President Mahama Reveals

Future MMDCES To Be Elected—President Mahama Reveals

General News, Ghana News
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may be elected rather than appointed, signaling a major shift in Ghana's local governance system. Speaking at an orientation program for current MMDCEs on June 18, President Mahama noted that the current batch of MMDCEs may be the last batch appointed, while those who succeed them might have to go through elections. According to him, the change is subject to recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee expected in August. The President noted strong public support for elected local leaders, citing surveys showing Ghanaians' preference for democratic local governance. "There's no doubt Ghanaians want their MMDCEs elected. Several surveys have shown that th...
Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey Calls For Urgent Government Action  

Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey Calls For Urgent Government Action  

General News
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has intensified its campaign against illegal mining, demanding immediate government intervention to address the escalating crisis. At a press conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the coalition—comprising the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ghana Institution of Engineering, Ghana Mine Workers Union, and the New Media Association of Ghana—called for decisive measures to combat the menace. The coalition’s coordinator, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, urged the government to declare a state of emergency in galamsey-prone areas to empower security forces to tackle the growing national security threat. ‘Illegal mining areas, in our estimation, appear to have become training grounds for mercenaries that threaten t...
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