On April 8, 2025, the Western Central Regional Police Command apprehended twenty-two individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Dominase Nkwanta, Adjakaa Manso, and nearby areas within Ghana’s Western Region. The arrested suspects include: Albert Adu Bonsra, Stephen Kwakye, Richard Atigah, Yaw Menanyi, Al-Mustapha Alidu, Jutu Francis, …
Read More »Five Die in Road Crash on Eastern Corridor in Kadjebi District
Five individuals have died following a deadly accident on the Dodo-Pepesu stretch of the Eastern Corridor Road in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region on Wednesday, April 9. The accident involved a VIP bus with registration number GT 6598-10 heading from Nkwanta and a Benz Sprinter bus with registration …
Read More »Police Investigate Viral Video Showing Assault on Young Man
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a viral video in which some men are seen physically assaulting a young man accused of stealing equipment. In a statement released, the Police urged anyone with credible information about the individuals involved to report to the nearest police station to …
Read More »Ghana Airports Company Refutes Drug Trafficking Allegations, Threatens Legal Action
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has strongly denied recent allegations suggesting its involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering activities at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The company described the claims as “false and malicious” and warned of possible legal action against those spreading the misinformation. In a press …
Read More »President Mahama Appoints Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur as Acting GCAA Director-General
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Reverend Stephen Wilfred Arthur as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), signaling a significant shift in leadership within Ghana’s aviation sector. Rev. Arthur, an accomplished aviation economist and policy expert with over 30 years of experience, steps into the role …
Read More »High Court Acquits Assin North MP Gyakye Quayson of Dual Citizenship Charges
The High Court has acquitted and discharged James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North, bringing an end to a protracted legal battle centered on allegations of dual citizenship. In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the court held that the prosecution failed to establish a …
Read More »Wa: 20-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years for Motorbike Robbery
A 20-year-old man, Nawaf Abdulai, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence by the Wa Circuit Court for his involvement in a motorbike robbery that occurred in the Upper West Region. The robbery, which took place on March 6, 2025, involved Abdulai and his accomplice, Awal Abass—who is currently on …
Read More »New Rules for Okada Riders in Ghana: Only Persons Aged 25 and Above Allowed
As part of the efforts to streamline the operations of commercial motorcycle and tricycle services, popularly known as okada, the Government of Ghana has proposed a new set of rules under a draft amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180). The proposed changes, announced during a national stakeholder …
Read More »BoG Cash Boxes Found at Sapeiman Counterfeit Hub, National Security Launches Probe
National Security operatives have uncovered official Bank of Ghana (BoG) money boxes at the centre of a sophisticated counterfeiting ring in Sapeiman, sparking widespread concerns over financial system breaches and potential insider involvement. Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, confirmed during an exclusive media tour …
Read More »Ashanti Region: Two students shot by classmate at Adventist SHS
Two students of Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in Bantama, Ashanti Region, have been left seriously injured after a shocking on-campus shooting incident on April 5, 2025. According to school sources, the incident happened during break time when Bernard Amoabeng, a second-year student, brought a firearm to school. Reports suggest …
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