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🇬🇭 Ghana Battalion Position in Southern Lebanon Comes Under Missile Attack

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The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that a Ghanaian battalion position in Southern Lebanon has come under a missile attack amid the ongoing tensions between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah. According to a press release issued on 6 March 2026 by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra, the attack targeted the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The incident occurred between 1745 and 1752 hours local time in Southern Lebanon when two missiles struck the Ghanaian position. Casualties and Damage Reports indicate that two Ghanaian soldiers sustained critical injuries , while another soldier suffered trauma from the attack. The injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at a Level One Medical Bunker and are said to be in stable condition . Military authorities also confirmed that the Officers’ Mess facility was hit and completely burned down as a result of the...
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Grace After the Storm: A Reflection on 1 Peter 5:10

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  _"But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."_ – 1 Peter 5:10 Life’s journey is not without trials. There are seasons of pain, uncertainty, and spiritual dryness. But 1 Peter 5:10 reminds us of a powerful truth: God never wastes our suffering. In fact, He uses it as a tool for transformation, not punishment. The God of All Grace Grace is more than unmerited favor—it is God’s divine empowerment to endure, grow, and overcome. Peter describes God as “the God of all grace,” meaning His grace covers every aspect of our lives—our past failures, our present struggles, and our future uncertainties. A Purpose Behind the Pain Peter doesn’t deny suffering. He acknowledges it: _“after that ye have suffered a while…”_ The suffering is temporary, but the outcome is eternal. God allows seasons of challenge to shape us into stronger, wiser, and more Christ-like...
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Daddy Lumba: The Legend of Ghanaian Highlife Music

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In the landscape of Ghanaian music, few names carry as much weight and legacy as Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu. With a career spanning over three decades, he is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential figures in highlife music. Early Life and Rise to Fame Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba showed musical talent from a young age. He began performing in school and later moved to Germany, where his professional journey took off. His debut album, Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu (1989), was produced in collaboration with the late Nana Acheampong. The album was an instant success and introduced a new wave of highlife fused with Western influences. Musical Style and Impact Daddy Lumba’s music blends traditional highlife rhythms with elements of contemporary pop, gospel, and love ballads. His lyrical themes often explore love, heartbreak, wealth, and life’s realities, connecting deeply with fans across generations. Known for hits like Aben Wo Ha, ...
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WHEN SORRY IN MARRIAGE BECOMES A POISON RATHER THAN A MEDICINE

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Whosoever can easily say sorry when he or she is wrong is a strong and humble person. But whosoever says sorry when he or she is not wrong is neither strong nor humble because humility is not humiliation. People who say sorry when they're not wrong most times are not happy inwardly. They only say sorry in order to appease their partner who is obviously wrong. Where there is a huge misunderstanding and you say sorry for what you didn't do wrong just to save your relationship momentarily, this is understandable but it doesn't make it right neither should it become a norm or marital doctrine. Always saying sorry when you are not wrong will enslave you, destroy your sense of reasoning and ultimately makes your partner have wrong impression of himself or herself. Christian virtue demands that a man should be sorry when he is wrong not to be told sorry when he is wrong. Marriage is more of a friendship relationship than boss and subordinate union. Even when you have a slave servi...
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Mid-Year Budget Brings Hope: Agona Bobikuma–Swedru Road Set for Rehabilitation

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During the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, the Minister for Finance announced the upcoming rehabilitation of the Agona Bobikuma to Agona Swedru road—a vital route in the Agona West Constituency. This announcement marks a welcome milestone in the constituency’s ongoing push for improved infrastructure. For years, residents have endured challenges navigating this stretch, which serves as a critical economic and social link between communities. The planned rehabilitation is not just a road project—it represents a step forward in boosting productivity, easing mobility, and enhancing the quality of life for thousands of people. From farmers transporting goods to students and workers commuting daily, the impact will be felt across all sectors. As development gains momentum in Agona West, this project signals that we are getting closer to fixing all major roads in the constituency. We remain committed to inclusive development—ensuring that no community is left behind. Stay co...
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Statement on the Mid-Year Budget and Roads in Gomoa Central

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I’ve heard some people complaining that their areas were not captured in the roads announced during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget. I’m sorry, but maybe you didn’t pay close attention. Apart from the major strategic roads that were announced which will benefit all of us, the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson clearly stated that 166 constituencies, will each benefit from 10 kilometers of road construction every year. That is 6,640 kilometers of roads across the country in just four years! There was no way the Minister was going to mention all the 166 constituencies in the speech, but the policy is clear and the commitment is firm. Here in Gomoa Central, our top priority is clear: the Gomoa Pomadze to Gomoa Jukwa road, which is in a deplorable state and stretches just about 19km. I’m happy to report that I have formally presented this road to the government under the 10km-per-year initiative. I’m even more excited that it has been captured in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget. In just two ye...
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Swedru AME Zion 'B' Basic School Honors Hon. Eric Gyamfi Odoom in Special Send-Off Ceremony

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Swedru AME Zion 'B' Basic School is a public basic school located in Agona Swedru, within Ghana's Central Region. Established in 1955, the school has been a cornerstone of education in the Agona West Municipality, offering Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High School (JHS) education. Founded under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church, the school was part of a broader mission to provide accessible education to Ghanaian communities. Over the decades, it has nurtured numerous students, many of whom have gone on to contribute significantly to various sectors in Ghana. Swedru AME Zion 'B' Basic School, one of the foundational educational institutions in Agona Swedru, recently hosted a heartwarming send-off ceremony in honor of Hon. Eric Gyamfi Odoom, following his appointment as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Agona West Municipal Assembly. Hon. Odoom, a respected former staff member of the school, received glowing tributes from teac...
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From Dry Bones to Mighty Army: A Prophetic Awakening Ezekiel 37:1–10

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 When the Spirit of the Lord took the prophet Ezekiel to a valley full of dry bones, it was more than a vision—it was a divine message about restoration, identity, and purpose. These bones weren’t just dead—they were dry, rotten, and scattered. They had no form, no identity, no strength. Forgotten and abandoned, they symbolized lost destinies, shattered dreams, and lives stuck in hopelessness. But then, God spoke. Through the power of divine creativity, the lifeless bones began to rattle, reconnect, grow flesh, and rise into a mighty army 🪖. What had no recognition or purpose became warriors for the Lord. What was once dead and forgotten became useful, strong, and powerful in His hands. This is Your Valley Moment Many of us have areas in our lives that feel like those dry bones—hopes we’ve buried, dreams we’ve forgotten, and spiritual gifts we’ve allowed to fade. But today, God is speaking life over them. Declare These Prayers Boldly: - Lord Jesus Christ, let every dead bone in my...
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Ghana Ranks 3rd in World Giving Report 2025

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The Ghana Philanthropy Forum (GPF) would like to bring to your notice the release of the 2025 World Giving Report. The report was launched by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) at 12:00 GMT in London. Since 2009, the World Giving Index from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has provided an annual snapshot of generosity around the world. Over the last 100 years, CAF, present in UK, USA and Canada has led the way in developing innovative approaches to giving. Annually, CAF distribute over £1 billion to charities around the globe. The Ghana Philanthropy Forum is one of three (3) international Network Partners in Africa. The others are in East Africa and Southern Africa. This year’s report highlights a historic moment for Ghana, our nation ranks 3rd in the world for charitable giving, a powerful reflection of our people’s deep-rooted culture of solidarity and compassion. The report is based on data gathered from a nationwide survey assessing key indicators such as helping strangers, donat...
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ORC URGES ALL EXISTING COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.

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PRESS RELEASE ORC URGES ALL EXISTING COMPANIES TO FILE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION, The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) wishes to inform all companies that existed before the electronic collection of Beneficial Ownership (BO) Information in Ghana began in January, 2020 to file their Beneficial Ownership (BO) details by 30th October, 2025. This call is made in accordance with Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and the Companies Regulation, 2023 (L1.2473), which requires every company to deliver its BO information for registration. The ORC is intensifying efforts to ensure all existing companies comply with Beneficial Ownership (BO) disclosure obligations As part of this drive, the ORC is notifying all existing Companies to submit their Beneficial Ownership information within a grace period of three (3) months, beginning 1 July, 2025 and ending 30% October, 2025. This is in line with legal requirement under Section 13(2)(f), Section 14, Section 126(1) and Section 373(1) of the...
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Remembering Prof. Atta Mills: A Legacy of Humility and Leadership

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On July 24, 2012, Ghana lost one of its most beloved leaders — Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills. A man remembered for his humility, integrity, and unwavering dedication to peace, his life story continues to inspire generations of Ghanaian and Africans at large. Early Life and Education Born on July 21, 1944, in Tarkwa, Western Region, Atta Mills was a bright student who earned scholarships and excelled academically. After attending Achimota School, he studied law at the University of Ghana, then pursued further studies in the UK, earning a PhD in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Academic and Professional Life Atta Mills was not just a scholar; he was a revered tax expert and law professor, lecturing at the University of Ghana for over 25 years. He also served as Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and represented Ghana in many international tax conferences. Political Career His political journey began when Jerry John Rawlings c...
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The Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st Century?

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  🌒 The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse: The Longest of the 21st Century On August 2, 2027, the world will witness a celestial event like no other — the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting an incredible 6 minutes and 23 seconds. This rare astronomical phenomenon will grace the skies across parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, casting millions into momentary twilight. What Makes the 2027 Eclipse So Special? A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon perfectly aligns with the Sun, completely blocking its light and casting a shadow over the Earth. For a few awe-filled minutes, day turns into night, stars may become visible, and the Sun’s corona — its glowing outer atmosphere — emerges like a halo, visible only during these rare moments. What sets the 2027 eclipse apart is its extraordinary duration. At 6 minutes and 23 seconds, this will be the longest total eclipse in over a century — a record that won’t be broken until 2132. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime even...
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60 Years of the Ghana Cedi – Currency History, Redenomination & Milestones

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The Ghanaian cedi, marking its 60th anniversary, has undergone significant transformations reflecting the nation's economic and political journey. 🐚 Pre-Independence: Cowries and Colonial Currency Before adopting modern currency, various forms of money were used in Ghana, including cowry shells, known locally as "sedie," which influenced the name "cedi." During colonial times, the British West African pound, issued by the West African Currency Board, was in circulation until Ghana's independence in 1957. 💷 1958: Introduction of the Ghana Pound On July 14, 1958, the Bank of Ghana introduced the Ghana pound, shillings, and pence, replacing the British West African pound. This move established Ghana's monetary sovereignty. 💱 1965: Transition to the Cedi In a shift to the decimal system, Ghana introduced the cedi and pesewa on July 19, 1965, replacing the Ghana pound. One cedi was equivalent to eight shillings and four pence. The term "cedi" der...
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Lower Bobikuma Akwambo 2025: Honoring the Past, Uniting the Future.

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Echoes of the Ancestors: Akwambo Festival in Lower Bobikuma Nestled in Ghana’s Central Region, Lower Bobikuma is a community steeped in tradition and unity. Each year, this town joins in a powerful cultural celebration that echoes through generations — the Akwambo Festival, meaning “path-clearing.” While the festival is observed across the Agona and Gomoa areas, in Lower Bobikuma, it holds a deep spiritual and social meaning that continues to bind the people together. Honoring the Past The Akwambo Festival dates back to the days of the early settlers in towns like Gyinankoma and Ekrawfo, where clearing paths to water sources, farms, and sacred places was vital for survival. In Lower Bobikuma, this ancient act is still symbolically reenacted — not only to remember the efforts of the ancestors but also to renew the spirit of community cooperation. The Ritual of Clearing Paths Before any music plays or drums beat, the people take to the community paths with tools in hand — clearing, clean...
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Africa Is Slowly Splitting into Two — and a New Ocean Is Being Born!

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Geologists have discovered that a pulsing plume of molten rock is rising beneath Ethiopia’s Afar region, where three tectonic plates – the Nubian, Somali, and Arabian – are slowly pulling away from each other. This geologic tug-of-war is literally reshaping the continent. What’s driving it? A mantle plume – a column of superheated rock rising from deep within Earth – is pushing upward beneath the crust. Unlike a steady flow, this plume surges rhythmically, like a heartbeat. These pulses are carving rifts in the surface and chemically “striping” the rock as they rise, offering a rare look into how continents begin to break apart. The Afar Triangle is one of the few places on Earth where you can actually stand on a tectonic plate boundary above sea level and watch it evolve in real time. Over millions of years, scientists say this process will tear a chunk of East Africa away from the mainland, flooding the gap with seawater and forming an entirely new ocean – similar to how the Atlantic...
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Earth is speeding up and our days are getting shorter (literally).

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Since 2020, scientists have been tracking a surprising trend: Earth is spinning just a little bit faster. According to the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), based in Washington, D.C., our planet’s rotation has been accelerating slightly. The result? Days are becoming shorter by a few milliseconds a tiny difference, but one that’s measurable with today’s precision instruments. Historically, Earth’s spin has been gradually slowing due to the gravitational pull of the Moon. So this recent reversal of pace has caught scientists off guard. Several potential causes have been proposed shifts in Earth’s molten core, glacial melt redistributing mass, and even atmospheric changes linked to climate patterns like El Niño and La Niña. While these differences don’t affect daily life (you won’t notice a 1.5-millisecond change), they do matter for high-precision technologies like GPS, satellite communications, and atomic clocks. If the trend continues, we might even ne...
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Tragedy Strikes Agona Abodom: Festival Turns Deadly Amid Renewed Chieftaincy Dispute

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What was meant to be a peaceful and joyous celebration in Agona Abodom has turned into a community-wide tragedy. The town, located in the Agona West Municipality of Ghana's Central Region, was plunged into chaos after violent clashes erupted during a traditional festival, leaving three people dead and many others seriously injured. According to reports, the violence stems from a deep-rooted chieftaincy dispute that has plagued the community for more than four decades. Though tensions had appeared to ease following the installation of Nana Osamdade Obrempong XI earlier this year, recent events suggest the conflict is far from over. The Attack: As traditional leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the festival, an opposing faction allegedly hired land guards to violently disrupt the occasion. Eyewitnesses say the assailants stormed the chief’s palace, damaging vehicles, tables, chairs, and other property before clashing with residents. “It was terrifying. We didn’t expect viole...
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Cocoa Sacks and Cameras: When Dignity Died with the Dead

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In the annals of national tragedy, August 6th, 2025, will be remembered not only for the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished sons of Ghana, but for something far more disgraceful the stripping away of their dignity in death. Yes, a nation mourns. Yes, grief hangs thick in the air. But how did we become so numb to reverence, so desensitised to human worth, that we thought it appropriate, no, necessary to broadcast their remains live, and even more horrifying, to show their noble bodies shoved into cocoa sacks? Cocoa sacks? For the defenders of the realm? For the leaders, the trailblazers, the men who once wore the nation’s badge with pride? This is not only a tragedy of aircraft or altitude, but of attitude. The accident was sudden. The heartbreak, unimaginable. The silence of their departure, deafening. But what followed was even more deafening; the clatter of camera shutters, the relentless clicking of phones, the livestreams of agony, the footage of bodies,...
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Scenes from the Agona Abodom festival moments before and after rival factions clashed.

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What started as a vibrant, joyous celebration in the town of Agona Abodom took a heartbreaking turn when clashes broke out between rival factions during the annual festival. The event, known for bringing together families, friends, and communities in a colorful display of culture and unity, ended in violence, panic, and widespread concern. The festival had begun peacefully, with traditional performances, music, and a strong sense of pride among attendees. Crowds filled the streets, dancing and sharing in the excitement. However, beneath the surface, tensions between opposing groups had been quietly building — and by afternoon, those tensions erupted into open confrontation. Captured in Real Time Photos and videos from the scene (included below) show the stark contrast: smiling faces in the morning, then fear, confusion, and chaos as the day wore on. Screams replaced songs, and what was once a celebration quickly became a scene of people fleeing, shouting, and trying to avoid danger. Ey...
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