General News

Cape Coast – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Hospital has received a donation of medical and mobility equipment from a family based in the United Kingdom and the United States who wish to remain anonymous. The family donated through the Lake Missionary and Charity Foundation, founded by Mr. Anthony Kojo Bempong. The items included …

Accra – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – As part of the Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption through Citizen Support for the Office of the Special Prosecutor – Ghana and Codifying Public Ethics Rules project, CDD-Ghana, together with its partners, has engaged with Parliament of Ghana’s Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs on the Conduct …

Texas – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The Volta Regional Council of State Member, H.E. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has engaged students at the University of North Texas (UNT), USA, as a guest lecturer, sharing insights into the historical significance, cultural value and economic potential of Ghanaian traditional music and dance. The interactive session formed part of efforts to promote Ghanaian …

Dambai – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – Zoomlion Ghana Limited has intensified a seven-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise across the Oti Region as part of efforts to prevent disease outbreaks and improve environmental sanitation following recent flooding in parts of the region. The exercise, being carried out in collaboration with the region’s nine Municipal and District Assemblies, targets markets, public …

Ouagadougou – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso (SONABEL), managers of the Bagre Dam, have announced the commencement of water spillage from the dam today, Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 27, SONABEL said the decision follows heavy rainfall recorded in recent days which has pushed …

Koforidua – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The Eastern Regional Fire Command has commenced the deployment of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS). The training was held at the Regional Headquarters on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and facilitated by Mr. Mawuli Babanawu, Mr. Ellis Ashie, and Mr. Selorm Abrantie. The exercise follows a nationwide programme that trained 983 …

Ejura – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Konongo Area, in collaboration with the Area’s Prisons Ministry, has visited Ejura Camp Prison to undertake evangelism, provide free medical screening and donate assorted items to inmates. The donation included foodstuffs, toiletries, medicines and other essential items. The team also served cooked food and drinks …

Accra – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says she has received the Democracy Cup at the Jubilee House on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama after it was presented by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor. She said the Democracy Cup, now in its third edition, promotes responsible citizenship and national …

Kua – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – Kua Community in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region is urgently appealing for assistance as River Angor, once a vital source of water, fishing, and transportation, is now heavily choked by aquatic weeds. The river, which has served the community for generations, is currently covered by dense vegetation, making it increasingly …

Tema – Aug. 28 – 24HourNews – The Member of Parliament for Tema West, James Enu, has launched the 2026 edition of his Back to School SHS Project, aimed at supporting qualified Junior High School graduates across the constituency as they prepare to begin Senior High School. The initial phase of the initiative involves the distribution of 1,000 sets of …