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E/R KNUST Alumni donates food items to the Hour of Grace Orphanage
The Eastern Regional Chapter of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni led by Pharm. Bright Boateng honoured children of the Hour of Grace Orphanage, at Huhunya in the Yilo Krobo district with a special visit to the facility to mark the Christmas celebration.
The group donated items such as bags of rice, boxes of biscuits and toffees, two bags of gari, cartons of milk, toiletries, boxes of Milo, Nido, sardines, and other essential items worth over GH¢10,000.
The children, who were visibly thrilled by the surprise visit, were treated to a fun-filled afternoon of Christian songs, laughter, and merriment.
According to the leader of the Alumni, Mr Bright Boateng, the group’s aim was to bring immense joy to the little children.
“We are here once again to honour our pledge to the children and to encourage them to continue trusting in the Almighty Jehovah who brought them to the world” he said.
He announced that for the past six years the alumni has never forgotten the children in the orphanage.
The Mother of the home, Maame Ansah, received the items on behalf of the children and expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and generousity.
“We are overwhelmed by the support and generosity, because it has brought so much joy and happiness to our children, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness,” she stated.
She said that the Regional KNUST alumni’s visit was a testament to the true spirit of Christmas, which is about giving, sharing, and spreading of love and kindness.
She urged others to let the selfless act of the alumni inspire them to follow in their footsteps and support the orphanage in its mission to provide care and support to vulnerable children
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
