June 8, 2026 – Eastern FM 105.1

Beyond the sacrifice: How Eid-ul-Adha benefits Ghana’s economy, society

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Each year, Eid-ul-Adha brings together millions of Muslims around the world in a celebration rooted in faith, sacrifice and generosity.

In Ghana, however, the festival is more than a religious observance.

It has evolved into an important economic and social event that supports livelihoods, promotes charitable giving, strengthens family and community bonds, and contributes to national cohesion.

Observed as a statutory public holiday, Eid al-Adha occupies an important place in Ghana’s cultural landscape.

500 Girls educated on menstrual health

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The founder of Think You Can Stars Foundation (TYCS), Abena Dadebea, has urged girls to see menstruation as a normal biological process and not a source of shame.

She said menstruation remained surrounded by myths, fear and stigma in many communities, making it difficult for some girls to confidently manage their menstrual health.

Speaking at a programme to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 in Accra, Ms Dadebea said the awareness campaign was aimed at promoting proper menstrual hygiene and ending misinformation surrounding menstruation.

The event was organised by TYCS, in partnership with Linzzy Sanitary Pads, on the theme: “Together for a Period-friendly World.”

Stanbic Bank donates GH¢400,000 relief items to NADMO

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Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GH¢400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents in Accra and other parts of the country. Ghana Prisons Service
The items included Wellington boots, raincoats, life jackets, student mattresses, blankets, toiletries, mosquito repellents as well as rice, cooking oil, tomato puree, canned fish, and sanitary pads (dignity kits).

The essential personal protective equipment and food items were carefully selected to meet the immediate and medium-term needs of displaced persons.

The Head, Business and Commercial Banking of Stanbic Bank, Dinah Kaleo-Bioh, led a team from the bank to present the items to the Deputy Director-General in Charge of Livelihoods and Migration at NADMO, Alalzuuga Albert Akuka, at the NADMO Headquarters in Accra last Friday.

Tree for Life initiative: Govt targets planting 30m seedlings

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The government has entreated the citizenry to join forces to plant 30 million tree seedlings across the country.

At the launch of the 2026 Tree for Life (T4L) Restoration Initiative in Accra yesterday, the government explained that between the launch and the end of the rainy season, 13.2 million tree seedlings would be planted on government plantations; 12.2 million on private plantations; 3.5 million to be planted on farms; two million as amenity planting; and 279,000 as enrichment planting.

Among the tree species to be planted are timber, shade trees, ornamentals, fruit trees and fuel woods.

Last year, 31 million trees were planted over the period.

Refrain from awards from doubtful organisers – President Mahama to all appointees

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President John Dramani Mahama has directed all ministers of state, chief executive officers of state institutions, and other political appointees to refrain from participating in, sponsoring, endorsing, attending, or accepting awards from organisations unless expressly authorised by the Office of the President.

According to the Presidency, it has been noted with concern that there was an increasing trend of Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, and other public officials participating in and accepting awards from various private organisations purporting to recognise them as the “best-performing”, “most outstanding”, or “most influential” public office holders.

In many instances, the organisations conferring such awards are largely unknown to the public, their credentials are unclear, and no transparent, objective, or verifiable criteria exist for assessing the performance of public officials, the presidency indicated.

Trader jailed 7 years for human trafficking

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An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a Nigerian trader, Ada Peace, to seven years imprisonment for human trafficking and immigration offences.

Her conviction followed an intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Asankrangwa Sector Command in the Western Region, that rescued two victims, aged 21 and 13, from exploitation.

Presenting the facts of the case, the prosecutor, Chief Superintendent of Immigration (CSI) John Bernard Otoo, told the court that the victims were lured from Nigeria under false promises of being offered jobs as shop attendants in Ghana, but were instead forced into prostitution while the convict appropriated the proceeds.

According to the prosecution, Peace and her accomplice, Rejoice Opara, entered Ghana illegally through unapproved border routes in July 2024 and had resided in the country without permits.

I stepped away from music to raise my nine children – Herty Borngreat

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Award-winning gospel musician Herty Borngreat has revealed that her extended absence from the music scene was a deliberate decision to focus on raising her nine children and pursuing her personal development.

Speaking about her hiatus on Onua TV’s ShowTime, the singer explained that motherhood became her top priority as her family grew. According to her, dedicating time to nurturing her children was more important than maintaining an active music career during that period.

Herty disclosed that she is now a mother of nine and wanted to be fully present in their formative years.

“All my nine children were born through natural childbirth. It wasn’t an easy journey at all, and there were moments that tested my strength and resilience. Balancing motherhood with ministry, music and other responsibilities came with its own challenges, but by God’s grace, I was able to navigate them,” she said.

Ghana to host Belarus trade hub to serve West Africa

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Ghana is to host a Belarusian commercial and distribution hub that is expected to serve West African markets.

This follows bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on Monday (June 8, 2026).

The agreement forms part of a package of measures adopted at a summit between the two leaders, the first of its kind between Ghana and Belarus at the heads of state level since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992.

The summit also resulted in an agricultural cooperation agreement, a trade accord between the chambers of commerce of the two countries, and the establishment of a joint intergovernmental commission to develop a roadmap for future cooperation.

KATH CEO suspended as administrator, not doctor, Health Ministry clarifies

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The Ministry of Health has clarified that the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, applies only to his position as the administrative head of the hospital and does not affect his status as a medical officer.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry on June 7, 2026, following an indefinite strike by members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association and the Nurses Chapter in protest against Dr Baidoo’s suspension.

The suspension followed an announcement by KATH management on the temporary closure of admissions to the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Centre because of severe congestion. Earlier reports by Graphic Online and Citi News said the Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, directed the KATH Board, under Section 36(1) of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 526), to suspend Dr Baidoo for two weeks with immediate effect.

No white for Ghana: FIFA confirms Black Stars will not wear Ananse home kit for group games

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Ghana will not wear their new culturally inspired home kit during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as FIFA has confirmed match colour designations that will see the Black Stars take to the pitch in alternative colours for all three Group L fixtures.

The sportswear giant Puma recently unveiled Ghana’s new kits in New York City, with the home jersey featuring a white base and a bold cobweb motif inspired by Kwaku Ananse, the legendary spider figure in West African folklore.

The design incorporates interwoven lines in red, yellow, green and blue, symbolising wisdom, creativity and resilience. The away kit adopts a striking “Sunny Yellow” base inspired by the energy of Accra’s Makola Market, featuring tonal patterns of Adinkra symbols and Kente cloth influences.