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“30 Days Smile” project to commence in Upper West
A non-profit organisation, Ideapath Consult in collaboration with the ‘Get Back To School’ Foundation is set to procure 10,000 sanitary pads to be distributed to vulnerable girls in and out of school in the Upper West Region.
Dubbed, “30 Days Smile”, the six months project, which would commence in July would, train some selected seamstresses in the production of approved sanitary pads for girls.
It would also engage health advocates in communities and schools on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene issues.
Mr Tahiru, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Ideapath Consult, told The Spectator that his outfit was mobilising additional sanitary pads from individuals and benevolent bodies in the region.
He said the project, when commissioned, would among other things sensitise girls on personal hygiene and reproductive health.
“We will also supply educational materials to the girls to serve as reference point after the education.
“The absence of support for innocent girls could make them fall prey to unscrupulous men who could lure them into early sex, hence our commitment to tackling the issues,” he said.
Mr Tahiru noted that the incidence of teenage pregnancies among girls in deprived areas could be attributed to the lack of basic items which were not provided by their parents.
He believed the project would benefit parents, teachers and help reduce some challenges faced by girls during menstruation.
“We hope to also use the 30 Days Smile Project to intensify the campaign on ending stigmatisation against girls during their monthly cycle and strengthen advocacy on responsible parenting with regards to provision of the needs of the girl-child,” he added.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
