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Introduce initiatives to support boys – Gender Ministry
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MCSP) has called on all stakeholders to embark on initiatives such as boys’ mentorship programmes and awareness campaigns on positive masculinity and invest in the emotional growth of boys.
According to the Ministry “every boy deserves the opportunity to be valued, supported and heard as well as given the opportunity to thrive.”
This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of MGCSP to commemorate the International Boys Day.
The day marked on May 16 was set aside to recognise the rights and celebrate the achievements of boys around the world.
Commemorated annually, the day presents an opportunity for the world to advocate and put the spotlight on boys in the conversation on gender equality globally.
This year the day was observed on the theme “Building self-esteem in boys: stand up, be heard be seen.”
According to the Ministry, gender stereotype, toxic masculinity, mental health issues, drug addiction, high societal expectation from boys among others have become pointers that call for urgent action from all stakeholders.
It mentioned that the Ministry has instituted an annual mentorship programme as a support base for boys and girls, providing them with the requisite information in life skills, leadership and career development to achieve their dreams and aspiration.
“Again the Ministry has formed Men and Boys in communities across the regions aimed at fostering positive masculinity, personal development and social responsibility,” the statement said.
The statement said the Ministry was committed to promoting the well-being and development of all children regardless of gender saying “we recognise that boys’ empowerment is essential to achieving gender equality and promoting positive masculinity.”
It said, the Ministry has the vision to create safe spaces where boys can express their feelings without judgment as well as provide emotional support for vulnerabilities.
The Ministry, in the statement called on stakeholders to invest in shaping future generations of empathetic leaders, caring fathers and responsible citizens.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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