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Angry Nkoranza youth protest colleague’s suspected killing
The youth of Nkoranza Tuesday took to the streets of the town to protest the death of 27-year-old Albert Donkor, a trader.
The youth suspect the police killed Donkor while he was in their custody and want justice.
Wearing red armbands, the youth blocked some streets of the town, burnt used car tyres, as well as besieged the local police station where sources claim they vandalised some vehicles and other property to register their displeasure at the incident.
Reinforcement
The police had to call for reinforcement from Techiman, the Bono East regional capital to bring the situation under control.
On Saturday, May 14, the youth issued a press release asking the Nkoranza South Municipal Security Committee and other stakeholders, including the Nkoranza South Municipal Police Command to come clear on the whereabouts of the satellite television installer.
The youth claimed the police had arrested Donkor on suspicion of being a robbery suspect but were refusing to tell of his whereabouts.
The youth had pointed to rumours that Donkor had been tortured to death in the hands of the police, and demanded answers within 48 hours.
On Tuesday, the police issued a statement confirming Donkor’s death, explaining that he was a suspected armed robber and was shot during an operation against armed robbers. The police said the Police Professional Standards Bureau was investigating his death.
Chief’s plea
Meanwhile, the Omanhene of Nkoranza Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Baffoe has called for a quick investigation into the alleged killing of Donkor.
He said investigators had to quickly identify and show to the people of Nkoranza, perpetrators involved in the alleged killing of Donkor.
According to the chief, the people of Nkoranza were living in fear and wanted the police to speed up their probe into the matter.
Nana Baffoe made the call when he addressed the media in Nkoranza on Tuesday.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu-Gyan later in an encounter with the media called on the youth to remain calm as his outfit was keenly monitoring the issue would ensure that justice was done.
Source: www.graphic.com.gh
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
