THE STATE NEWS

🇬🇭 “No helmet, no helmet. What if you fall and die? You guys stay in the village and f00l too much.” — A road user has shared a video showing some youth displaying their riding skills without helmets, raising concerns about road safety and the disregard for protective gear among riders.

Awoshie Last Stop has reportedly been flooded following a short rainfall, causing disruption for residents and commuters in the area. The situation has raised concerns about drainage conditions, with calls for urgent intervention to prevent further damage and improve water flow in the area.

🇬🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has linked up with fellow musician Kweku Smoke in London ahead of Kweku Smoke’s concert at Electric Brixton.

🇬🇭 A heated confrontation broke out at the Ashaiman overhead bridge after a trailer driver accused a woman driving a Honda Civic of scratching his truck. The woman denied the allegation, leading to a traffic buildup as commuters and motorists gathered at the scene.

🇬🇭 “Honourable, when we came to Kumasi, you haven’t done anything. The street lights here are not working. When you travel outside where you stand to take pictures, isn’t there light there?” — Activist Ralph has fired at the Ashanti Regional Minister over non-functional street lights and poor sanitation in Kumasi, describing parts of the market as dirty and poorly managed. He also confronted an elderly man who was seen urinating in public during the incident.

🇬🇭 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a nationwide ban on Styrofoam takeaway packs in Ghana, effective 1st January 2027. The ban will cover the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of polystyrene foam products across the country.

Thankful to Google and Youtube for the invite to their offices. Had a great strategic meeting on improving my YouTube content, growing my channel, and exploring exciting new tools being built for creators. Amazing connecting with the people behind the scenes making it all happen❤️🥹

🇬🇭 A teacher at Kecheibi R/C Basic School demonstrated how he and his students use cow dung to repair the classroom floor, which was in bad shape.

🇬🇭 Following his “Album of the Year” win at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards with his project Iron Boy, Black Sherif has received the promised GH¢100,000 prize package from Guinness Ghana, while also pledging to share part of it with fellow musician AratheJay and hand over his album listening session to Gonaboy.

@Shejackiesays You’re right, it was a zoomed shot. 😂

@THESTATENEWSS I’m interested 🤣🤣 your shot tho oh I just saw that at the latter part yall were in a car cux the beginning felt like a boat ride 🤣

🇬🇭 Parts of Trassaco were flooded after today’s heavy rainfall, with rubbish-filled gutters and blocked drains worsening the situation.

@Shejackiesays 😂oh madam.

@THESTATENEWSS 🤣🤣were you guys riding a boat.. swimming or🤣

🇬🇭BREAKING — MTN Ghana has announced that effective June 1, 2026, transfers from MoMo wallets to bank accounts will attract a 0.75% fee per transaction, capped at GHS 5.

Thanks for tuning in today for in the trends on the JoyNews Morning show with @talknodeycook and myself. see yall on the first Monday of June❤️❤️ #Shejackiesays

🇬🇭 “What happened in court today clearly shows that a lot must be done about our system. It came up in court that a bail application filed last week Monday, which was duly served and which I personally have a copy of, is not even on the docket.” — Lawyer Moses Arkoful after the court denied bail for staunch Shatta Wale supporter, Webkid.

🇬🇭 A young man was seen on the street displaying his “juju powers” as he repeatedly used a knife to cut his stomach without the blade penetrating his body.

🇬🇭 “People have filled the river and are building in it. During the dry season you may not notice it, but now the rains are exposing what is happening. Illegal electricity connections here are also dangerous because if a wire falls into the water, lives could be at risk,” — A NADMO official said during a visit to Otodjor in Dansoman, as residents renewed concerns over persistent flooding in the area whenever heavy rains occur.

🇬🇭 Broadcast Journalist, Ewura Karim Adams, has narrated how he was sacked from his previous job at the Ghana Maritime Authority after making a public speech during the Occupy Jubilee House Protests. According to him, his branch manager called him on Monday after allegedly receiving a call “from the top” and questioned why he was still at the office after the brief conversation. He says he was later forced to tender his resignation on September 29, 2023.

🇬🇭 Tension erupted at Dormaa Ahenkro during a football match involving Katakyie Stars after angry supporters stormed the pitch over a controversial penalty awarded to Bectero Sasana FC.

🇬🇭 “I may not live to contest the next elections or even see tomorrow, but I was born and raised in this community. If I were doing this for selfish interest. I don’t deserve to be here. When it rains, the area gets flooded, and residents who already struggle to even eat are the ones suffering. I live in a safe area while those who vote for me are left to suffer, and that is not right.” — Assemblyman for Alogboshie in Achimota within Okaikwei North Constituency, speaking on flooding challenges in the area and calling for urgent attention to the hardship faced by residents.