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Akropong Fire Station rescues driver in Mamfe-Amamprobi accidents
A rescue team from the Akropong Fire Station swiftly responded to a road traffic accident at Mamfe-Amamprobi on Monday, 8th September 2025.
A DAF cargo truck with registration number GR 3583-15 loaded with over 1,000 cartons of bottled water had veered off the road, trapping the driver inside due to severe damage to the head compartment.
The rescue team successfully extricated the driver and transported him to the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident was caused by brake failure while the truck was en route to Kumasi.
The incident resulted in injury of one person, the driver, with no fatalities reported.
The vehicle sustained partial damage to the head compartment, four rims damaged, and two tyres completely destroyed.
The National Film Authority has expressed sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo.
In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the NFA, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, the Authority described the late actress as a respected figure in Ghana’s film and entertainment industry.
According to the statement, Beverly Afaglo played an important role in promoting Ghanaian storytelling through her talent, dedication, and contribution to the creative arts sector over the years.
The NFA noted that her presence on screen and within the creative community would be greatly missed.
“On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the National Film Authority, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, colleagues, and the entire creative arts fraternity during this difficult time,” the statement said.
The Authority added that the Ghanaian film industry had lost one of its cherished talents and said it mourns alongside everyone touched by her life and work.
It prayed for her soul to rest in peace.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has praised Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for what he described as an impactful performance in office.
In a facebook post , Manasseh Azure said Mr Ablakwa is proving that a ministry can make a strong impact even without focusing heavily on procurement and projects.
According to him, the Foreign Affairs Minister is helping Ghana regain its image as a leading voice on the African continent and among Black people around the world.
Manasseh noted that some critics and political opponents may have expected Mr Ablakwa to fail after he became a minister, especially because of his role in exposing alleged corruption and mismanagement under the previous administration.
However, he said many of those critics may now be quietly admiring his work.
The journalist praised the government’s handling of a recent situation involving Israeli nationals who were reportedly denied entry into Ghana after some Ghanaians had also been denied entry into Israel.
He said actions like these give citizens confidence that their country will stand by them when they face difficulties abroad.
“Nothing engenders patriotism more than knowing that your country will not abandon you when you get stranded,” he stated.
Manasseh further called for the same level of commitment and hard work to be replicated across other ministries and sectors to help rebuild the country and restore hope among Ghanaians.
He commended Mr Ablakwa for his efforts and dedication to public service.
By: Jacob Aggrey
