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Zion Praise Chapel IPG 2025: Takoradi set for week-long spiritual awakening
Zion Praise Chapel International is set for the 2025 edition of the International Prophetic Gathering (IPG), scheduled for 3rd to 10th August 2025 at the church’s auditorium in Effia, behind Blanko Oil.
Over the years, IPG has become one of the most anticipated spiritual gatherings in Ghana’s Western Region, attracting global attention for its prophetic depth, worship encounters, and regional impact.
Hosted by Bishop Bernard Ogyiri Asare, this year’s gathering opens with a dynamic ministration from renowned global voice, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumọ.
Other guest speakers include Apostle Michael Orokpo and Prophet Emmanuel Adjei, both known for their revelatory teaching and prophetic authority.
Previous editions have featured powerhouses like Apostle Joshua Selman, whose visit further elevated the spiritual significance of IPG in the sub-region.
Worship this year will be led by Spirit-filled ministers including Rev. Ifueko Charmien and Ewurabena, the voice behind the worship anthem ‘Father, Show Them That You Are God.’
To enhance structure and sustainability, Bishop Ogyiri Asare has unveiled a 7-member IPG Committee to steer the event’s affairs going forward. “The vision must outlive the vessel. This committee ensures IPG remains strong, structured, and spirit-led for generations to come,” he explained.
He further assured the public of tight and efficient security arrangements, maintaining the standard of excellence IPG has always been known for.
Morning Sessions start at 9:00AM whilst the Evening Sessions start at 5:30PM daily
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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