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Asante Akyem District gets new educational complex
Pupils of the Nhyiaeso Basic School in the Asante Akyem District of the Ashanti Region are beneficiaries of a newly constructed six-unit classroom block and staff bungalow.
The MTN Ghana Foundation project valued at GH¢500,000 would serve about 356 pupils in the area and surrounding communities.
The Acting General Manager for the Northern Business District of MTN Ghana, Mr Simon Amoh, recently handed over the facility which comprised a fully furnished staff common room and headteacher’s office.
Mr Samuel Koranteng, Corporate Services Executive and Executive Director of the MTN Ghana Foundation, said MTN Ghana Foundation embarked on the project because of the ‘value it places on education’.
“We believe that children of school going age and those yet unborn equally deserve better opportunities in education at all levels.
“The facility will bring hope and relief to about 184 boys and 172 girls and teachers from Nhyiaeso. It will also serve eight other surrounding communities. We look forward to hearing about high retention in school and increased enrolment,” he said.
A statement following the commissioning indicated that the request for the building was presented to MTN Ghana Foundation board by Ohemeng Tawiah, a journalist working with Joy Fm who chanced upon the school whilst covering a story in the area.
It said pupils in the school had to walk over 20 kilometres to the neighbouring towns to attend school as the existing facilities were in a very poor state.
The provision of the classroom block, the Foundation said, would help eliminate absenteeism on the part of pupils and teachers, and end the long trek pupils had to embark on to access education.
In his remarks, the District Chief Executive, Francis Oti Boateng, commended MTN Ghana for the initiative.
“Comparing this new school with the old dilapidated structure, this is a tremendous improvement. Considering the cost of the structure, it would have taken years for the Assembly to accrue that amount of money to provide such a facility,” he said, and urged other players in the private sector to contribute their quota toward education.
The District Education Director, Madam Mildred Ama Kwakye Agyapong, said the project was a relief and would enhance education in the area, and tasked residents to maintain the facility.
Dignitaries present at the brief ceremony included the Odikro of Nhyiaeso, Nana Kwasi Owusu, the representative of Agogomanhene, Nana Brentuo Asadro Nti, Hon. Andy Appiah Kubi, MP for Asante Akyem North and Mr Jim Aglah, among others.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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