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Koforidua

2026-04-242026-11-07

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July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
… The affected centres include the University of Ghana Learning Centres in Koforidua, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho/Tsito, Wa, Bolgatanga and Sunyani. …
GTEC warns against unaccredited university learning centres, institutions with expired accreditation
5 JulJoy Online
… Relatives have identified the deceased as Isaac Amanor, a fashion designer who operated a tailoring shop near the Koforidua Sports Stadium. …
Fashion designer found dead, half-naked at Trom Dominion City in Koforidua
2 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Delivering the keynote address at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving celebration in Koforidua on Wednesday, she indicated that resetting Ghana must go beyond economic recovery and infrastructure development to include a transformation of the nation’s values and character …
Character key to Ghana’s renewal – Eastern Regional Minister
June 2026
30 JunJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the assault, robbery and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua. …
Police arrest suspect in violent assault and rape case in Okorase
30 JunJoy Online
… He began at Ghana Senior High School in Koforidua, where he excelled academically and earned distinction at O-level, securing admission to Opoku Ware for sixth form. …
I nearly missed sixth form because of GH₵67 – Prof. Opoku Antwi
29 JunJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) Annual Conference in Koforidua, Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. …
GHS outlines four priorities to strengthen Free Primary Healthcare delivery
29 JunJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, WHO Representative to Ghana, Dr. …
CHAG indispensable to Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare rollout – WHO
29 JunJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. …
GHS commends CHAG for delivering healthcare to hardest-to-reach areas
29 JunDaily Guide
MTN Ghana says it has engaged and impacted more than 700 Small and Medium Enterprises across Kumasi, Koforidua, and Accra this year through its _SME Accelerate_ programme, as part of efforts to support Ghana’s MSME sector. …
MTN SME Accelerate Programme Reaches Over 700 Businesses
29 JunJoy Online
… Cassiel Ato Forson at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) in Koforidua. …
Finance Ministry cites ¢10.7bn 2025 NHIS funding as health financing reforms deepen

Society

Police arrest man over viral shoplifting videos on TikTok

The News

The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested a 57-year-old man, Nsiah Samuel, suspected of perpetrating a series of shoplifting incidents featured in videos that went viral on TikTok and social media. According to police, the suspect admitted to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets across multiple locations including Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.

5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Police arrest man over viral shoplifting videos on TikTok
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested a 57-year-old man, Nsiah Samuel, suspected of perpetrating a series of shoplifting incidents featured in videos that went viral on TikTok and social media. According to police, the suspect admitted to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets across multiple locations including Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 4 November

Parliamentary Chief Whips demand government fleet insurance audit
Parliament's Majority and Minority Chief Whips have called for a public audit of government vehicles and their insurance status, along with 2027 Budget funding for premiums. They also want government agencies to insure their fleets immediately and seek amendments to remove government vehicles from a compulsory third-party insurance exemption, citing findings that 98 to 99 per cent of over 18,000 government vehicles were uninsured.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Chief Whips demand government insure vehicle fleet
Parliament's Majority and Minority Chief Whips have called for an end to exempting government vehicles from compulsory third-party insurance, urging the government to insure its fleet and amend the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act to remove the exemption. They cited findings that 98 to 99 per cent of more than 18,000 government vehicles were uninsured and a 2024 school bus crash in which victims received no insurance benefit.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

GFA expresses concern after Koforidua City FC road accident
Koforidua City FC, a Division Two club, was involved in a road accident at Saforo near Adawso while travelling to a Matchday 2 fixture. The injured players and officials were taken to Mampong Hospital and discharged hours later, with the GFA extending support and pledging to assist the club.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Political financing and rising campaign costs in Ghana
Former President Rawlings warned in 2010 that political parties depend on financiers who expect rewards after winning elections, a structural problem Ghana's reforms must address. Research found parliamentary campaign costs increased 59 per cent between 2012 and 2016, driven by competition, inflation, and constituency demands.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

Emergency dispatch centre in Ho handed over to ambulance service
The Hunger Project–Ghana and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have handed over a refurbished 24-hour Emergency Dispatch Centre to the Ghana National Ambulance Service in Ho, equipped with emergency mapping, digital monitoring and communication systems to support ambulance deployment and health facility coordination in Volta Region.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Government plans free tertiary education, 5% jobs quota for disabilities
The government announced plans to introduce free tertiary education for persons with disabilities and enforce a minimum five per cent employment quota in public and private institutions as part of a broader disability inclusion agenda. The proposed interventions would cover tuition and residential accommodation, with statutory financing expected through an amendment to the Ghana Education Trust Fund Act.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Police launch TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system
Ghana Police Service has introduced TraffiTech-GH, an automated traffic enforcement system that began enforcement on November 1, 2026, targeting speeding motorists. The Police report that road crashes declined by 9.4 per cent in September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, with injuries down 15.02 per cent and fatalities down 7.82 per cent.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

GRA wins Public Relations Organisation award
The Ghana Revenue Authority has been named PR Organisation of the Year 2025 in the Public Sector Category at the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana Excellence Awards, recognizing its commitment to professional public relations and strategic communication. The award was presented at the 2026 National PR Summit in Koforidua.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana invests $1.1 billion for network expansion over three years
MTN Ghana is investing US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand network infrastructure, improve service quality, and extend connectivity to underserved communities. The company plans to deploy 500 new cell sites this year, with about US$380 million earmarked for 2026 to strengthen network capacity and resilience.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 29 October

Leonant Yert wins most outstanding PR agency award again
Leonant Yert Ltd has been named the "Most Outstanding Public Relations Agency" for the 2025 review period at the 2026 Institute of Public Relations PR Ghana Excellence Awards, marking its second consecutive win of the award after also winning in the 2023-2024 review period.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Nana Kwaku Boateng Basic School wins national road safety competition
Nana Kwaku Boateng Basic School in Koforidua won the 2026 VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People Programme national finals with a score of 83.63 points, beating seven other schools to claim a €4,000 prize. The competition featured student road safety ambassadors presenting solutions to traffic-related risks among young people.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Roads Ministry wins second consecutive PR award
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has won the Public Sector PR Organisation of the Year award for the second consecutive time at the Institute of Public Relations Ghana Excellence Awards, recognised for improving public communication, stakeholder engagement and access to information on road infrastructure development.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Bagbin pledges passage of anti-LGBTQ bill after parliamentary review
Speaker Alban Bagbin has assured that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill will be passed into law after Parliament undertakes a second consideration to correct errors identified in the initial version, which he said was rushed through in his absence.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Koku Anyidoho reflects on Asiedu Nketiah leaving NDC role
Former NDC Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho writes that Johnson Asiedu Nketiah's 21-year era at NDC headquarters is ending with his decision to step down from the National Chairmanship position, noting that Asiedu is the longest-serving General Secretary and first to move from that role to National Chairman.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Bank of Ghana urges journalists to uphold ethical financial reporting standards
The Bank of Ghana's Director of Communications has called on journalists to maintain accuracy, balance and ethical standards in financial reporting, warning that misleading headlines on inflation, exchange rates and monetary policy can trigger panic and hurt households and businesses. He stressed that accurate reporting helps the public understand central bank policies and make informed economic decisions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 19 October

Bank of Ghana trains journalists on financial reporting ethics
The Bank of Ghana has launched a three-day training workshop (October 19–21, 2026) in Koforidua for members of the Bank of Ghana Press Corps to strengthen their understanding of central banking and financial reporting. The director of communications emphasized the role of ethical journalism in combating misinformation and protecting economic stability.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Accra logs 1.2 million Bolt Send deliveries in 2026
Accra recorded more than 1.2 million Bolt Send deliveries in 2026, reflecting growing use of same-day, point-to-point delivery services. The service, which operates in five Ghanaian cities, is widely used for food, groceries, clothing, and documents, particularly by small businesses selling online without their own delivery fleets.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

NACOC educates 450 Koforidua SHS students on drug abuse dangers
The Narcotics Control Commission educated about 450 first-year students of Ghana Senior High School in Koforidua on the dangers of substance abuse and its effects on health, academic performance and social development. An Assistant Narcotics Control Officer warned of health risks from cannabis, cocaine and opiates and urged students to resist peer pressure and pursue drug-free lifestyles.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

Bahass Foundation launches vocational training for mental health recovery
The Bahass Foundation has launched a vocational skills training programme in tailoring, smock dressmaking and traditional weaving to support residents in rehabilitation, addressing the risk of relapse linked to unemployment and social stigma. The facility, which currently houses 72 residents, reports that 18 had begun the training at the time of the event, with two already producing woven items independently.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

GNFS delegation visits injured firefighter in Koforidua
A delegation from Ghana National Fire Service headquarters visited Station Officer II James Atuahene in Koforidua, who was injured in a fire incident, and presented financial support for his medical care and recovery.
9 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UESD Nkabom shifts focus from training to jobs for 55,000
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development's Nkabom Collaborative is refocusing its efforts to ensure trained youth secure decent jobs or establish sustainable businesses, rather than simply providing training. The initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation and involving multiple universities and industry partners, aims to equip 55,000 Ghanaian youth—particularly women and vulnerable groups—with skills in entrepreneurship, agro-waste management, and aquaculture.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 7 October

Eastern Regional Fire Officer visits injured firefighter
Station Officer II James Atuahene was injured on October 3, 2026, when a section of a residential-commercial building collapsed during a fire response in Koforidua, causing debris to strike him. He is receiving treatment at Central Hospital in Koforidua and responding well to medical care.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament hails Rent Commissioner's crackdown on hostel fees
The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee praised Acting Rent Control Commissioner Frederick Opoku as an "action man" for his recent enforcement of rent regulations and scrutiny of private hostel charges. Opoku has stepped up inspections of private hostels and maintained that the Rent Control Department has jurisdiction over private accommodation facilities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Imams must balance tradition with modern responsiveness, says Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam called for a new model of Islamic leadership at the 5th National Conference of Regional Imams in Accra, arguing that Imams must remain spiritually grounded in the Quran and Sunnah while adapting their methods, institutions, and tools to meet Ghana's changing social realities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Police arrest jewellery theft suspect during Koforidua fire
Police in Koforidua have arrested Abubakar Abdul Latif, 32, for allegedly stealing female jewellery from a stand while firefighters responded to a fire outbreak at Starlet 21 Street on October 4, 2026. The suspect allegedly took advantage of the confusion to steal the jewellery.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

REGSEC orders demolition of fire-damaged Koforidua building
The Eastern Regional Security Council has ordered immediate demolition of a one-storey building near Jackson Park traffic lights in Koforidua after a fire on October 3, 2026, caused structural collapse and posed a public safety threat. The Ghana National Fire Service brought the fire under control at 1:23 a.m., and the blaze destroyed several businesses and residential units within the building.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fire destroys shops and homes in Koforidua
A fire broke out at about 11:02 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in a one-storey commercial and residential building at the Old Traffic Light area near the Koforidua Central Police Station in the Eastern Region, destroying several shops and residential units. The Ghana National Fire Service's 10-member team brought the blaze under control at 01:23 hours and completely extinguished it at 0304 hours.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chief reportedly shot during Larteh faction confrontation
Tension escalated at Larteh-Akuapem in the Eastern Region on Saturday when a confrontation between the Larteh Kubease and Ahenease factions resulted in a chief being reportedly shot in the hand, prompting police to deploy tear gas and hospitalize at least two people. The road at Larteh Presby Junction was blocked, disrupting movement and raising fears of further escalation of the longstanding traditional dispute.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 3 October

Fire destroys shops and houses near Koforidua Central Police Station
A massive fire has ravaged several shops and properties near Koforidua Central Police Station in the Eastern Region. The Ghana National Fire Service is currently working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading; the cause remains unknown and details on casualties and property damage are yet to emerge.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →