Day: April 16, 2026

This year’s Odwira Festival of the people of Akuapem hangs in the balance as matters surrounding who succeeds the late Oseadeeyo Addo Dankwa III as the Okuapehene of the Akuapem Paramount stool, also known as Ofori Kuma Stool, remain in contention. 

This is because the Judicial Committees of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and the National House of Chiefs declared the nomination and enstoolment of Odehye Kwasi Akuffo by the Paramount Queenmother, Nana Afua Nketiaa Obuo II, a nullity for not following due custom.

Nana Obuo II was installed to conduct the nomination and enstoolment following the death of Nana Dokua I, who had initiated the process.

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The Ghana Gas Processing Plant has suffered a technical fault following the complete failure of the Burner Management System controller for the Heat Medium System, leading to an emergency shutdown and curtailment of gas supply to thermal power plants.

In a joint press release issued on April 15, 2026, Ghana Gas and the Ghana Grid Company announced that the affected system is damaged and will require a full replacement.

“The public is hereby informed that the Ghana Gas Processing Plant has experienced a significant technical fault following the complete failure of the Burner Management System controller for the Heat Medium System. Preliminary assessments indicate that the affected system is damaged and will require a full replacement,” the statement read.

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The National Identification Authority has released the full list of its premium centres across all 16 regions of Ghana, offering citizens access to enhanced card acquisition and related services at designated locations nationwide.

According to an official advisory from the authority’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, the premium centres are strategically located in regional capitals and key urban centres to provide efficient and expedited services to applicants. Unlike standard registration centres, premium centres typically offer faster processing times and dedicated customer service.

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E ON 3 Group and its key partners have announced the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball’ to celebrate the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as a Pillar of Peace on the occasion of his 27th coronation anniversary.

The event is intended to honour and highlight Otumfuo’s distinguished legacy in promoting peace, diplomacy, cultural exchange and economic development in Ghana and beyond.

In a statement issued yesterday, E ON 3 Group said it was organising the landmark celebration in collaboration with the Manhyia Palace, KGL Group and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President.

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