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Don’t put dreams on hold due to early childbirth …Young mothers told
Ms Bridget
The Founder of 18Plus4NDC, a youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ms Bridget Bonnie has urged young mothers not to put their career dreams on hold due to parentage atan early age.
According to Ms Bonnie, young mothers could still pursue their dreams in education, career and other ambitions to the highest level despite having a child.
“Do not put your dreams on hold because you give birth at an early age. Young mothers should pursue their dreams and hopefully with the help of God they can become self-sufficient and take good care of their children,” she stated.
Ms Bonniegave this advice last weekend when she donated five sewing machines to some apprentices at Ada in the Greater Accra Region to assist them establish their businesses.
She also gave groceries to over 50 young mothers as well as provisions and new clothes to some widows and urged families to support young mothers to take care of their children while they pursue their dreams.
“With family support and encouragement, young mothers can go back to school, learn a trade and make a decent living to take care of their children and the family at large,” he stated.
The donation was done by Bridget Bonnie and friends in partnership with Anchor Aid Foundation as part of the young politician’s birthday celebrations.
Ms Bonnie who turned 33 this month, earlier held a blood donation exercise at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to assist the blood bank.
According to her, the lifesaving exercise, which was the fourth edition, would go a long way to save many lives at the facility while expressing appreciation to the many young people who turned out for the exercise.
The 18Plus4NDC, is a network of social democrats that upholds the principles and values of the NDC.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Police arrest two suspects for illegal tampering of mobile phone devices at Wassa Akropong
The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested two suspects for illegally tampering with mobile phone devices belonging to a credit sales company at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Machiavelli Arthur and Gideon Ebenezer, both phone repairers operating in Wassa Akropong, were arrested on June 19, 2025.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were using laptops and other devices to unlock, bypass, and flash mobile phones that had been sold on credit, enabling customers who defaulted on payments to continue using the phones without settling their debts.
Upon interrogation, the suspects admitted to using specialized software on their laptops to carry out the illegal activities.
Exhibits retrieved include laptops and other electronic devices used for unlocking and flashing the phones.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before court.
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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
Check the statement below
