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Order a long-term news report on Techiman
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Chronicle
… According to COP Donkor, investigations identified Bafoh, a nurse residing in Techiman, as an individual allegedly assisting Kodua in disseminating the videos. …
CID: Ghana Jollof aide linked to high-profile financial sponsorsThe Chronicle
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns over the continued detention of a Techiman-based nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who has been remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court in connection with the alleged publication and circulation of false news on social media. …
NPP QUESTIONS ADENTA COURT OVER NURSE’S REMANDDaily Guide
… The Senior Nurse, who was reportedly arrested in the middle of the night in Techiman on September 12, and kept in custody for about five days, is accused of “serving as liaison for the said Barbara Asantewaa Kodua.” She has been charged with one count of abetment of crime – publi …
‘Ghana Jollof’ Declared Wanted, Senior Nurse CagedJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, following her remand by the Adentan Circuit Court over her alleged involvement in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. …
Bawumia condemns remand of Techiman nurse, demands her release over free speech concernsThe Chronicle
… He said reports that Ms Baffoe, a Techiman-based nurse and mother of three, had been picked up at night by security operatives and subsequently remanded over allegations relating to the publication of false news were “very worrying”. …
Bawumia Demands Release of Remanded NurseThe Chronicle
… According to the prosecution, Bafoh, a nurse residing at Techiman, acted as a liaison for Kodua and assisted in disseminating videos produced by her through various social media platforms. …
Nurse remanded over alleged TikTok false news circulationThe Ghanaian Times
… Koomson said Madam Baffoe was picked from her home in Hansua, Techiman, close to midnight on Sunday, September 13, and her whereabouts were unknown to her family for two days. …
Hawa Koomson demands bail for nurse held over alleged link to “Ghana Jollof”Joy Online
… Ms Bafoh, a 40-year-old mother of three from Techiman, was reportedly taken from her home in Hansua in the Bono East Region around midnight on Sunday, September 13, by three individuals who identified themselves as National Security operatives. …
Barker-Vormawor raises concerns over alleged arrest of nurse linked to Ghana Jollof TikTok accountDaily Guide
… A piece of this fear has gripped the staff of the Abrefi Hospital in Techiman and for justifiable reasons. …
State Abductions: The Jollof EnigmaJoy Online
The dusty roads linking Bridgeso and Abrika to Techiman have, for decades, borne the weight of countless tragedies. …
Abrika CHPS compound to end maternal health nightmare for Techiman-Sunyani communitiesThe Presbyterian Relief Services and Development has launched Agenda 20,000, a nationwide initiative to convert idle church lands into commercial farms and agribusiness hubs, selecting 20 young entrepreneurs from each diocese for seed funding. The programme is projected to benefit 1.45 million people across the country and support food security and youth employment.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presbyterian Relief Services and Development has launched Agenda 20,000, a nationwide initiative to convert idle church lands into commercial farms and agribusiness hubs, selecting 20 young entrepreneurs from each diocese for seed funding. The programme is projected to benefit 1.45 million people across the country and support food security and youth employment.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police arrested Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, on October 30, 2026, over the alleged murder of a female tricycle rider and theft of her green Bajaj tricycle at Afrancho. The suspects hired the deceased's services from Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, and police recovered a number plate, eight mobile phones including an iPhone 12 Pro, and other items during a search.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service announced disciplinary measures against two teachers at Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School in Techiman who allegedly assaulted a male student in a viral video. The teachers will be reprimanded and removed from their Masters on Duty positions, referred for guidance and counselling, and the school will surcharge them for medical expenses, though the GES said the teachers were not justified in responding to reported student bullying and extortion.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Two suspects have been arrested in Techiman in connection with the murder of 22-year-old footballer Agartha Takyiwa, who was stabbed to death on October 29 while working as a tricycle rider in Afrancho, Ashanti Region. Coach Nana Atuahene said she was killed during a struggle over her tricycle, and the suspects were traced via her mobile phone.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested two young men, Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, for the murder of a female tricycle rider at Afrancho in the Trede District of Bono East Region on October 30. The suspects allegedly hired her services in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, then attacked and killed her before stealing her green Bajaj tricycle, with police recovering the vehicle, mobile phones, and other items during their arrest.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Fire Command held its annual breast screening exercise at the Regional Headquarters, with personnel undergoing medical checks facilitated by a team from Holy Family Hospital. The Regional Fire Commander emphasised early detection and prevention, encouraging women to be proactive about breast health and dispelling misconceptions about breast cancer treatment.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Security Council Secretariat is consulting stakeholders across all 16 regions to gather views on Ghana's National Security Strategy for 2026–2030, assessing implementation of the 2020–2024 strategy and identifying emerging security threats.
30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bono East Regional Minister pledged the Regional Coordinating Council's full commitment to work with the Ghana Free Zones Authority to boost investments and economic growth. The engagement marked the establishment of the first Free Zones Office in Bono East since the region was created in 2018.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association opened its 23rd Annual General Conference in Techiman, with leaders calling for physician assistants to be positioned at the heart of Ghana's primary healthcare delivery system and equipped to respond to community health needs.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece by Kwesi Yankah traces the historical cultural practice of publicly shaming perpetrators of child sexual abuse—termed "Awengaa"—and draws parallels to contemporary cases involving teachers, arguing that such offences are now sometimes overlooked or concealed behind institutional or partisan protection.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association is conducting free community health screening at four locations in Techiman from October 26 to 31, 2026, as part of its 23rd Annual General Conference. The initiative includes breast examinations and cancer awareness education, aimed at making health screening accessible to busy workers and residents.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched its 2026 Mobile Service Week in Techiman, establishing 68 temporary service touchpoints across the country from October 19–23 to bring pension services closer to members. As of September 2026, SSNIT had paid GH¢6.71 billion in benefits including monthly pensions, invalidity pensions, and survivors' benefits.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, conducted free health screening for more than 200 Techiman residents during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offering tests for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions. Organisers said the initiative aimed to promote early detection and preventive healthcare while making screening services more accessible.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month that benefited over 200 people, including students, men, and women. The screening offered checks for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services, in partnership with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where over 200 people received screening services including breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye condition checks.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
All 46 National Democratic Congress aspirants seeking leadership positions in Bono East have passed vetting ahead of the party's regional elections scheduled for November. The Vetting Committee chair said the process was smooth and transparent, with no one disqualified.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Small-Scale Industries, in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency, held a mentorship and coaching programme in Techiman aimed at strengthening the capacity of trade association executives in the Bono East Region. The event brought together leaders from various trade associations to equip them with skills for sustainable business growth and improved workplace performance.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has intensified efforts to bring informal sector workers onto its pension scheme through a sensitization float in Techiman, Bono East Region, as part of its Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) campaign. The drive aims to offer self-employed and informal sector workers social protection and reliable income during retirement.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Young entrepreneurs in Bono East have completed training under Ghana's Adwumawura Programme, which provides five weeks of entrepreneurship training, startup support, and six months of mentorship to help young people establish or expand businesses. The programme, implemented through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, hosted a meeting in Techiman where trainees pitched their businesses to financial institutions and explored funding opportunities.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at the Bank of Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to uphold the dignity of the cedi as a national asset and legal tender, stressing that it must be handled responsibly and preserved with care. The BoG announced it would soon introduce new and upgraded cedi notes and advised against practices that deface or damage banknotes.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Techiman North MP Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare has commissioned and handed over a fully furnished CHPS Compound in Kokoago, a farming community in the Bono East Region, fulfilling a request made by residents who previously lacked access to nearby healthcare and had to travel several kilometers to Wenchi or Techiman for treatment.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana held a stakeholder engagement forum in Techiman to strengthen collaboration and deepen public understanding of the central bank's mandate and policy development. The forum, attended by traditional authorities, religious leaders, traders, transport unions, and financial institutions, covered topics including microfinance sector reforms, responsible borrowing, consumer protection, and currency education.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana held a Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Techiman as part of its 16-regional outreach programme to demystify the central bank's mandate, deepen public confidence in the financial system, and create feedback channels between the regulator and the public. The forum brought together 150 participants including traditional leaders, religious leaders, traders, SMEs, and representatives from rural and community banks.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana held its first-ever stakeholder engagement in Techiman, bringing financial literacy and consumer protection messages to traders, market women, and business owners. The central bank emphasized collaboration and dialogue to strengthen trust and help Ghanaians understand its operations and mandate.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of schoolgirls and community leaders gathered in Techiman to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme "End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights," led by Girl Child Coordinator Mrs Ellen White Opoku. The event, organized in partnership with the Ghana Education Service and ActionAid Ghana, was called in response to cases of child marriage recorded in the area.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CAPCOE data reveals that 70% of teachers in Ghana are dissatisfied with their jobs, with satisfaction concentrated among senior and administrative staff rather than classroom teachers. The organisation linked the low morale to insufficient government investment in public education.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
ActionAid Ghana has called for stronger measures to end child marriage and school-related abuse, urging government and community leaders to invest more in girls' rights, education and leadership. The call was made during the 2026 International Day of the Girl-Child celebration in Techiman, Bono East Region.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer arrested in September in connection with the 'Ghana Jollof' case and charged with abetment of crime/publication of false news has been granted GH¢100,000 bail and reunited with her family. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a 40-year-old nurse, was granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by Adenta Circuit Court after being remanded for allegedly aiding 'Ghana Jollof' to distribute false information online. She had been in custody for three weeks following her arrest on September 12, 2026.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Adenta Circuit Court has granted Salomey Awiti Baffoe bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties who must be Civil Servants earning at least GH¢3,000 per month. She is required to report to Hansua Police Station once every two weeks and faces allegations of being an accomplice to TikToker Ghana Jollof.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →