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The Appianyinasehene rewards best BECE candidates
The Appianyinasehene of Ashanti Juaben in the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwanin Kwanfo II, has marked the first Akwasidae with the presentation of special awards to the best BECE candidates for 2024 within the Juaben Municipality.
Students, who attained single digits aggregates, would be awarded with a special package annually.
A female student who had aggregate six received GH¢3,000 plus goodies.
Two students with aggregates eight received GH¢2,000 plus goodies, while five students who scored aggregate 9, received 1,500 plus goodies.
It was Helina Asiedua Acquah from Atia MA JHS who was adjudged the overall best student.
John Mpoposuo, the Siso for the Kubease Circuit representing the Municipal Education Director, expressed thanks to the Appianyinasehene for the initiative rolled out by the Appianyinase Foundation
The Appianyinasehene said the initiative was birthed on the premise of the Otumfuo’s Educational Fund.
“The foundation was inspired by the Otumfuo Education Fund, we are doing this to complement the efforts of brilliant of the Asantehene.”
By Spectator Reporter
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.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
