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… This year’s national celebration in Ghana will take place in Techiman on the theme: “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.” A press statement issued by the GSA and copied to the Ghana News Agency said activities lined up for the celebration included radio discussions, marke …
GSA intensifies market sensitisation ahead of 2026 World Metrology DayJoy Online
… The Authority further named the DVLA Koforidua Office, DVLA Sunyani Office, DVLA Ho Office, DVLA Techiman Office, and DVLA Winneba Office as part of the offices covered by the new arrangement.
See the list of 16 DVLA offices with extended working hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 pmJoy Online
Agromonti Company Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare through a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at the recently concluded Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards in Techiman, Bono East Region. …
Agromonti champions safe agrochemical use at national exhibition as part of CSR commitmentJoy Online
The Mid North Ghana Conference, in collaboration with the McDan Foundation, has successfully held the Adventist Edition of the McDan Youth Connect programme at the AMSDA Church in Techiman, providing a major platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business ideas t …
McDan Youth Connect ignites entrepreneurship drive to tackle youth unemployment in GhanaJoy Online
The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley, has extended the impact of the McDan Youth Connect initiative beyond entrepreneurship by engaging Zongo communities in Kumasi and Techiman through empowerment-focused outreach activities. …
McDan Youth Connect deepens community empowerment drive with outreach to Kumasi and Techiman Zongo communitiesBusiness & Financial Times
… The future of Ghana’s export economy will not be determined solely at the ports of Tema and Takoradi, but in the warehouses of Tamale, Techiman, and Wa. …
The Aggregator: The missing link to export-led growthJoy Online
… Emelia Arthur is expected to interact directly with fishers, inspect infrastructure, and participate in a strategic planning session in Techiman in the Bono East Region. …
Minister for Fisheries to begin 6-day tour of inland fishing communitiesBusiness & Financial Times
… Established about 42 years ago, the bank currently operates branches at Nsoatre, Sunyani Cocoa House, Sunyani Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri Market, Chiraa, Jinijini, Techiman and Yamfo, serving individuals, traders and businesses across the three regions. …
Nsoatreman Community Bank expands with new Berekum branchBusiness & Financial Times
… The interventional Initiative scheduled to take place from Tuesday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Bonokyempem Hall in Techiman, Bono East Region will be held under the theme: “The Foundation of Bountiful Yield, The Pride of Harvest.” The gathering is expected to convene …
Agromonti headlines 3rd GACAJoy Online
… Mante at the Church of Pentecost in Techiman. What started as a church-based passion soon evolved into a career that would span decades, continents, and multiple generations of musicians. …
Gospel veteran Dr. Collins Nyantachie returns with soothing album ‘Obe Tumi Ay3’Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of applying Ghana's false publication laws selectively after nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh was arrested and remanded over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh pleaded not guilty to abetment of crime charges and was denied bail on September 13, with the case adjourned to September 30.
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Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of applying Ghana's false publication laws selectively after nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh was arrested and remanded over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh pleaded not guilty to abetment of crime charges and was denied bail on September 13, with the case adjourned to September 30.
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Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he describes as selective application of Ghana's laws, citing the case of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested over alleged involvement in activities of UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua ("Ghana Jollof"), and arguing the rule of law must apply equally regardless of political affiliation.
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Constitutional rights advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticized what he describes as inconsistent application of laws governing false publication and offensive speech in Ghana, saying law enforcement must apply the same standards to similar conduct regardless of political affiliation. His comments follow the arrest of a nursing officer accused of links to a UK-based TikTok user and helping distribute content alleged to contain false news.
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Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called for law enforcement to exercise restraint with social media users, arguing that not every offensive statement should trigger police action. His comments follow the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who allegedly aided the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, over charges of abetting crime and publishing false news; the prosecution alleges some videos contained inflammatory statements capable of provoking violence, though these allegations remain unestablished by court.
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JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, a cocaine shipment, a COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was arrested in Hansua on September 13 and remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publication of false news.
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JoyNews' Newsfile programme will on September 19, 2026, examine the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, alongside a cocaine shipment case, COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publishing false news, with the case triggering debate about freedom of expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the arrest and remand of a Techiman-based nurse, Salomey Bafor Awiti, over allegations of abetting the publication of false news, saying intelligence agencies should not be reduced to chasing citizens for insulting political figures and warning that criminalizing speech pushes democracy backwards.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police CID says forensic evidence from a nurse's phone shows high-profile individuals transferred significant sums to the nurse, who then shared portions with social media personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua (Ghana Jollof), currently believed to be in the United Kingdom. The investigation centers on alleged publication of false news and inciteful comments via the Ghana Jollof TikTok account.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The opposition NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly aiding in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. The party is questioning the basis for the court's decision to remand her for two additional weeks and to prosecute her before the Adenta Circuit Court.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Police Service has declared Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, who operates the 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account and allegedly hurls insults at government officials, wanted for inciting violence; she is believed to be in the United Kingdom. A senior nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded in custody for two weeks for allegedly aiding Kodua in publishing and circulating false news on social media.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded into police custody for two weeks by the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of abetment of crime and alleged publication and circulation of false news. Bawumia described her arrest as "very worrying" and warned against what he said could amount to an infringement on citizens' right to free expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the immediate release of senior nurse Salomey Awity Baffoe, who has been remanded in custody over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bawumia expressed concern that the arrest raised questions about free speech protection in Ghana and cautioned against using intelligence agencies to pursue citizens over speech considered offensive to public officials.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded into police custody by the Circuit Court, Adenta, accused of aiding and abetting the publication and circulation of false news on TikTok. Prosecutors allege she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof," who operated a TikTok account containing offensive and inciting statements, including alleged threats to overthrow the Government of Ghana.
17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hawa Koomson, aspiring National Women's Organiser of the NPP, has called for the immediate release on bail of Madam Salomey Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse remanded in custody over alleged links to the anonymous social media account "Ghana Jollof." Koomson said Baffoe was picked from her home and detained beyond the 48-hour constitutional limit without her charge sheet being served on her defence before court.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has expressed concern over the reported arrest of a 40-year-old nurse, Salomey Awity Bafoh, who has allegedly been linked to the anonymous TikTok account "Ghana Jollof," which has been critical of President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. Bafoh was reportedly taken from her home in the Bono East Region around midnight on September 13 by individuals identifying themselves as National Security operatives, though regional police and National Security officials initially said they had no knowledge of her arrest.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior nursing officer at Abrefi Hospital in Techiman, Salomay Bafoh Awiti, has gone missing, with state actors suspected of involvement. The Daily Guide expresses concern about what it describes as a pattern of midnight abductions by security forces, arguing that suspects could instead be invited or arrested during daytime.
17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A new Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound is being established in Abrika to provide healthcare services to Bridgeso and Abrika communities, which have long lacked a nearby health facility and have experienced preventable deaths among pregnant women, children, and the elderly due to the distance to Techiman.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manyhia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has raised alarm over the alleged arrest and detention of Salomey Awity Bafoh by the Signal Bureau and other state security agencies, whose whereabouts remain unknown and have not been disclosed to her family. He expressed concern that the failure to disclose her location or detention place could amount to abduction rather than lawful arrest.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Fire Command held an interactive session with 55 leaders of artisan groups and master craftsmen in Techiman to equip them with fire safety knowledge and prevent workplace hazards. The Regional Fire Commander emphasized the service's prevention mandate and commitment to continuous fire safety education among masters and apprentices.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service is implementing the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform designed to replace the country's paper-based fire safety certificates and manual inspection regime, which has struggled with slow processing times and vulnerability to forgery.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
About 300 entrepreneurs in Bono East competed in a pitch competition for the MTN-Innohub SME Support Programme, now in its fourth year of a five-year initiative. Since inception, the programme has supported 453 SMEs across nine regions, committed GH¢5 million in funding, created 37 new jobs, and achieved 19% revenue growth among 290 participating businesses.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Health sector HR practitioners have been called to transition from administrative roles to strategic drivers of healthcare transformation, addressing technological disruption and workforce changes, at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana held in Techiman.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies, seeking a second CAF Women's Champions League appearance, will face Nigeria's Edo Queens in the WAFU B qualifiers final. Ampem Darkoa have won all four games in the qualifiers, including a 4-1 semifinal victory over Dynamique FC of Benin.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Police Intelligence Department intercepted a truck on the Kintampo-Techiman highway containing 100 containers of sodium cyanide and 321 boxes of unregistered cigarettes hidden beneath bags of millet, soya beans, and other food items.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A bulk tanker carrying 4,000kg of gas was involved in an accident at Fiaso on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway on Thursday, August 27, resulting in a leak. Firefighters from Techiman and Nkoranza responded, halted traffic as a precaution, and used foam concentrate to control the situation and stop the leakage with no casualties recorded.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel's M'ahitti Promo, a four-month campaign offering more than GH¢5.1 million in cash prizes, has so far awarded 17 weekly winners, including Kennedy Boakye from Nkoranza who won GH¢20,000 and plans to invest in his cement business and family development.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Bamiri commissioned a modern Kindergarten block and guest house during the Yam Festival, intended to improve children's safety and learning environment while generating revenue for community development.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →