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THE ASHANTI Regional branch of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has charged the ruling government to, as a matter of urgency, work to complete all Agenda 111 hospital projects in the region to boost healthcare delivery.

The party expressed gross concern over the undue delay in the completion of Agenda 111 projects in the region, noting that residents were struggling to access healthcare while the Agenda 111 projects have been stalled.

According to the largest opposition party, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration clearly doesn’t seem to have the passion to complete the health facilities for the people in the region to benefit from them.

The party has therefore charged the NDC, led by President John Dramani Mahama, to with immediate effect, show commitment by completing the health projects to help lessen the burden of the people.

Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, who is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, made the strong call to the government during a meeting with leaders of political parties in the Ashanti Region, few days ago.

He openly expressed disappointment over how the completion of Agenda 111 projects have been delayed in the Ashanti Region, even as the people continued to struggle to access quality healthcare in the region.

According to him, the development of the region, especially the completion of ongoing government projects, have been stalled since the NDC assumed the mantle of leadership from the NPP administration two years ago.

‘Several important infrastructural projects in the region, including the Agenda 111 projects have been stalled since the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration took over power,’ COKA pointed out.

The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who has the interest and development of the region at heart, therefore called on minority political parties across the region to unite and champion the development of the Ashanti Region.

‘I believe we can work together to push for the interest of the Ashanti Region and lobby for more developmental projects so that we can all share in the benefits,’ he said, adding that political insults should also be avoided in the region.

SCORES OF people, including women and children, have been rendered homeless after a ravaging inferno destroyed their homes on Thursday dawn.

The heartbreaking incident happened at a densely populated slum just close to the Pelele river in Asawase, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Preliminary investigations by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) indicated that the fire started from one of the many wooden structures and extended to others with speed, however, the exact cause of the dangerous blaze was yet to be identified when this report was being filed.

Hundreds of dwellers in the community, reportedly, became frightened after seeing the fire, so they had to run out of harm’s way in order to save their lives.

Luckily, even though the inferno caused massive destruction to properties worth thousands of Ghana cedis, no injuries or deaths were recorded at the disaster scene.

According to reports, but for the timely intervention of firefighters, the blaze would have caused more damage. The firemen did a yeoman’s job to stop the fire from spreading.

When the media visited the scene around 7 a.m. on Thursday, the hundreds of affected people were desperately searching through the debris to help save some of their goods.

There was also a sad spectacle at the fire scene, as some of the severely affected people were seen shedding uncontrollable tears over their predicament.

Meanwhile, the affected people have appealed to the government and well-to-do-people in society to come to their aid.

In a related development, the paper has been reliably informed that personnel of the GNFS started their investigation immediately they brought the fire under control.

Liverpool have completed the signing of France international Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million.

The Reds will pay an initial £106m, with a further £17m available in performance-related add-ons. PSG had initially valued the 23-year-old at around £145m.

Barcola has signed a five-year contract and becomes Liverpool’s fifth signing of the summer, following Victor Munoz, Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.

The winger, who will wear the number 29 shirt, expressed his excitement after completing the move.

‘I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play,’ Barcola said.

He added that winning the Premier League is one of his biggest ambitions and explained that his long-term contract reflects his desire to establish himself at Anfield.

Primarily a left winger, Barcola can also operate in other attacking positions and is expected to provide additional options for Andoni Iraola’s side following Mohamed Salah’s departure, Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury and the possibility of Cody Gakpo leaving.

Barcola enjoyed an impressive campaign with PSG last season, registering 13 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

He also featured in all eight of France’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals as Les Bleus advanced to the third-place play-off.

The CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, Esq., has called for increased social media campaign on ‘Red Means Stop’, an initiative that seeks to raise awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse.

At the climax of the National Youth Month, with ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign at the Independence Square in Accra, Osman Ayariga was of the view that intensifying drug abuse campaigns on social media is necessary because digital platforms widely normalise substance use, serve as illicit marketplaces, and house the young audiences most vulnerable to peer pressure.

He indicated that young people spend hours daily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, hence the campaigns must meet them where they are.

‘I am here to tell you that let us all be agents of the campaign against substance abuse and against Red. Let continue on our social media handles, the bloggers who are here please continue to post the campaign on your various media handles to propagate the word to help us fight it,’ he stated.

He said the NYA would continue to leverage platforms and activities that attract and connect with the youth to promote healthy, responsible and productive lifestyles.

Mr. Ayariga further urged young people to resist peer pressure and stay away from drugs and other harmful substances that could negatively impact their health, education, relationships and future prospects.

The event featured a variety of entertainment and youth-focused activities, including music, dance, comedy, skating and biking shows and other engaging activities, all designed to connect with young people.

Present at the event were the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, and the Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination at the Narcotics Control Commission, Mr. Alexander Twum-Barimah.

The celebration also featured performances and appearances by bikers from BikeLife and A1 Bikers, as well as the Ambassador for the ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign, Medikal. Other artistes and entertainers who thrilled patrons included MzVee, Sefa, Funny Face and Showboy.

The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God (AG), Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has called on pastors, leaders and members of the church to intensify efforts towards the successful hosting of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Ghana.

Rev. Wengam made the call at the Cedar Mountain Chapel in Accra where he officially launched the World Congress at the local church level.

The global congress, scheduled for October 14 to 16, 2026, is expected to bring together about 10,000 pastors, ministers and church leaders from Assemblies of God churches worldwide.

Ghana will be hosting the congress for the first time in the 115-year history of the Fellowship. Main activities will take place at the Independence Square and the Accra Sports Stadium.

Rev. Wengam said participation in the daytime sessions at the Independence Square, including seminars and workshops, will attract a fee of GHS100, while the evening revival rallies at the Accra Sports Stadium will be free.

‘We cannot simply quantify the value of the spiritual exercise at the stadium. It is inestimable, to say the least,’ he said.

He urged members of the church in Ghana to fill the Accra Sports Stadium during the rallies to show appreciation for the opportunity to host the global event.

‘Members of this great church in Ghana have a rare responsibility imposed by heaven to fill every available space at the Accra Sports Stadium,’ he added.

Rev. Wengam urged pastors, deacons, deaconesses, leaders and members to use the congress to positively project Assemblies of God, Ghana to the global community.

He said the congress is not only intended to glorify God but also to revitalise and strengthen Assemblies of God worldwide, beyond its tourism, business, investment and global visibility benefits.

According to him, the event will provide an opportunity for world church leaders to strategise towards achieving the MM33 vision of planting one million churches by 2033, as part of efforts to commemorate 2,000 years since the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He said the vision cannot be achieved by leadership alone but requires renewed commitment and collaboration between leadership and membership.

Rev. Wengam noted that Assemblies of God Ghana’s Transformational Agenda is already focused on planting more churches, building legacy temples and evangelising the nation, and asked members to move the initiative ‘to the highest spiritual gear.’

Rev. Wengam, who is also Lead Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel at East Legon, expressed appreciation to members for their support throughout his pastoral and leadership journey, and called for continued prayers towards the success of the congress.

‘From today, pray Congress, dream Congress, think Congress, talk Congress and act Congress,’ he said.

The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, officially launched the 10th Triennial Congress in Accra on November 14, 2025, on the theme ‘Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation,’ based on Matthew 28:18-20.

The Ministry of Education has announced a postponement of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4.

A press release on the subject explained that the decision follows requests from parents, guardians, students and heads of schools for additional time to complete the submission and uploading of students’ data on the platforms of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the CSSPS.

The extension is also intended to ensure that all qualified students complete the necessary processes and have their information properly captured for placement into Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

The Ministry stated that its data shows that about 20,000 qualified students have yet to have their school choices uploaded onto the CSSPS platform by their heads of schools, parents or guardians, noting that the additional time would help ensure that outstanding submissions do not prevent eligible students from participating in the placement exercise.

It further urged all affected stakeholders to use the extension to submit and upload outstanding information within the revised timeframe.

The Ministry has assured the public of its commitment to conduct a fair, transparent, efficient and orderly placement process that gives every qualified student a meaningful opportunity to secure admission to a SHS or TVET institution.

The marriage between Keche Andrew and Joana Gyan Cudjoe remains unaffected following the end of Joana’s seven-year professional relationship with Keche.

Joana Gyan, the CEO of Golden Empire Legacy Limited and Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has ended her management deal with Keche after the contract, which began in 2019, expired and was not renewed.

According to GEM Multimedia Ghana Ltd, Joana will no longer be involved in the management, financing, investment, executive production or promotion of Keche Global.

The company stressed that the decision is strictly professional and does not affect Joana’s personal or family relationship with Keche Andrew, her husband.

The separation reportedly ended peacefully, with no hatred, bitterness, or disagreement between the parties.

Joana supported Keche throughout the seven-year partnership with funding and professional assistance covering music production, branding, promotion, performances and other projects.

Keche Global will now operate independently and make its own arrangements regarding management and future business partnerships.

Joana will focus on her businesses, investments and plans to discover and develop new talents.

She has also encouraged fans to continue supporting Keche Global and its music.

The Office of the National Chief Imam (ONCI) has called for a healthy and constructive debate on the teaching of Arabic as an optional subject in schools.

As the country explores the expansion of language policies within our educational space, the ONCI noted that ‘it is vital to separate cultural and linguistic tools from religious and sectarian doctrines.’

Arabic, the Office explained, is a global language of diplomacy, science, and commerce – not a religious identity, practice, and influence.

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, equipping our youth with diverse linguistic skills is a strategic investment in their future, the statement went on, adding that ‘as the Ministry of Education has rightly noted, Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and a primary driver of communication across an economically vibrant region in the world.’

By introducing a standardised curriculum through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the Ministry is providing a vital structure and quality assurance, the ONCI pointed out.

This framework, it added, ensures that any Ghanaian student who chooses this path will be properly positioned to engage in global diplomacy, international trade, and cross-border research.

The ONCI commended the Ministry of Education ‘for its clear and timely clarification that Arabic remains strictly an optional course of study. It is neither mandatory nor intended to compromise the secular foundation of our public educational system.’

In a climate of religious pluralism, the statement noted the secularity of Ghana is, indeed, constitutionally grounded not by a mere provision but by an entrenched position. Just as the study of French, German, or Spanish has historically enriched our academic landscape without altering the cultural or religious identities of Ghanaian students, the standardised Arabic curriculum, the ONCI insisted, ‘should be viewed purely through the lens of academic excellence. It is a tool for cognitive development, not an instrument for religious advancement.’

In the light of the foregone therefore, the ONCI has urged all educationists, policymakers, and the general public to approach this development with objectivity and commitment to national progress. ‘We fully support the Ministry of Education’s call for citizens to verify information from authoritative sources rather than allowing misinformation and disinformation to spark unnecessary religious tension,’ it added.

The Office has stated that it remains entirely dedicated to working alongside the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and all relevant institutions to foster an inclusive, peaceful, and globally competitive educational framework for the country.

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while two others reportedly lost their legs in a horrific accident at Amangoase on the Kumasi-Bechem Highway.

The accident involved a KIA truck and a Benz bus with registration number AS 6129-X, which reportedly crashed head-on, leaving several occupants trapped in the mangled vehicles.

The victims were said to have sustained severe injuries in the crash.

An eyewitness, Mr. Atuahene, who spoke to the DAILY GUIDE, said the accident occurred on Friday afternoon.

According to him, workers of Kofi Job Construction Company, using heavy-duty machinery, rushed to the scene and helped to rescue the victims trapped in the wreckage.

He said the rescue operation was ongoing when personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived at the scene to assist.

Mr. Atuahene disclosed that the bodies of the deceased had been conveyed to the hospital for preservation, while the injured victims are also receiving medical attention at the same facility.

The cause of the accident was not immediately known, as investigations were ongoing at the time of filing this report.

Accra has made the cut as one of the world’s top 20 cities for nightlife in 2026, ranking 18th in a new global list by Time Out.

The Ghanaian capital was recognised for its vibrant bars and clubs, live music venues, entertainment spaces and popular nightlife districts.

The ranking was based on feedback from more than 24,000 locals, combined with assessments from Time Out’s city editors, culture experts and nightlife specialists.

Cities were judged on factors including affordability, quality of nightlife, safety, community, diversity, excitement and how welcoming they are to residents and visitors.

Accra performed particularly well in affordability, community and hospitality. About 62 per cent of residents said going out in the city was affordable, while 75 per cent said it was easy to find a sense of community.

Another 65 per cent described the city as welcoming and friendly.

Time Out highlighted Osu as one of Accra’s major nightlife centres, while East Legon continues to grow as another popular destination for evening entertainment.

The city’s nightlife also goes beyond mainstream Afrobeats, with electronic music, alté, R and B and other emerging music scenes adding variety to Accra’s after-dark culture.

Accra was one of only two African cities to make the global top 20, with Johannesburg ranking seventh and emerging as Africa’s highest entry.

The global list was topped by Bangkok, followed by Berlin and Melbourne.

Accra’s 18th-place ranking further highlights the Ghanaian capital’s growing reputation as a major destination for music, culture and nightlife.