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Adunyame Foundation marks founder’s B’day
A group picture with Frema Adunyame and some students after the programme
The Adunyame Foundation has celebrated the birthday of its founder, Frema Adunyame, a broadcaster with more than 200 female students from Accra Newtown Basic 3 School in a heartfelt event.
The event served as a platform to showcase the foundation’s steadfast dedication to empowering young girls through the “Aketesia” Project.
The young girls had the opportunity to engage in a series of empowerment activities designed to inspire and educate them.
The celebration was not only a commemoration of Ms Adunyame’s birthday but also a reaffirmation of the foundation’s dedication to nurturing the potential of these adolescent girls.
The girls were invited to participate in activities that promoted education, self-confidence and personal development.
A highlight of the event was when the young students joined celebrant in cutting her birthday cake.
The celebration also included a shared meal, ensuring that there was enough food for all the students and staff.
Speaking at the event, Ms Adunyame emphasised her dedication to the growth and empowerment of young girls.
The Headmistress of Accra Newtown Basic 3 School, Mrs. Comfort Akayagre, expressed her gratitude to the Adunyame Foundation for its commitment to the cause.
She also emphasised the importance of external support in shaping the lives of these young girls and remarked that “sometimes, school alone and the efforts of parents may not be enough.”
“We are always grateful to receive such support and attention. We hope that more individuals and corporate bodies will follow the foundation’s lead in empowering our girls,” she added
By Alfred Nii Ardey
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Police arrest suspect for stealing vehicle belonging EPA in Tarkwa
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested one person for stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser (PC) with registration number GS 1845-23 which is the property of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at Tarkwa in the Western Region.
The suspect, Salifu Gariba, was arrested by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025 at Kukobila, along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway, and the stolen vehicle recovered from him.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was stolen in the early hours of April 15, 2025 from the residence of an employee of the EPA at Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa.
Suspect Salifu Gariba is currently in police custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
