A tragic mining accident has claimed the lives of five illegal miners in Mpasatia, located in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The miners lost their lives when a pit they were digging for gold suddenly collapsed, burying several others under heaps of sand. The incident, which occurred …
Read More »Cyber Fraud in Ghana Surges to GH₵4.4 Million in Q1 2025
Key Cybercrime Tactics Fake Online Shops – Fraudsters create counterfeit stores and lure victims with fake discounts. Brand Impersonation – Scammers manipulate search results to trick buyers into engaging with fraudulent businesses. Phishing Scams – Deceptive emails or messages steal personal data through fake offers. Public Advisory from CSA Verify …
Read More »Police Arrest Two Suspects for Businessman’s Robbery in Ashaiman
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery of a businessman in Ashaiman on February 26, 2025. One of the suspects, Karim Fatao, was apprehended on the same day of the robbery, while his alleged accomplice, Wonder Babanawo—who had been on the police wanted …
Read More »Gold Discovered in Seven Districts of Upper East Region
The Upper East Region has discovered significant gold deposits in seven out of its 15 districts, marking a major development for the local economy. This was disclosed by Upper East Regional Minister Donatus Akamugri Atanga during an interaction with journalists at the proposed Bolgatanga Airport site on Saturday, March 29. …
Read More »Africa’s Popular YouTuber Wode Maya Joins BuzstopBoys to Clean up the Streets of Accra
Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Berthold Kobina Ackon, widely known as Wode Maya, joined the BuzstopBoys on Friday, March 28, 2025, for a cleanup exercise at Okponglo, Accra. The initiative aimed at clearing gutters and addressing sanitation issues contributing to flooding in the area. The cleanup, organized by BuzstopBoys, a non-profit environmental …
Read More »Several Students of Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School Reported Dead in a Ghastly Accident
Several students from Ben Kunadu SDA Basic School in Asante Akyem are feared dead after their school bus crashed on the Aseseeso stretch between Adukrom and Somanya. The tragic incident occurred while the bus, carrying 62 students on an excursion to Akosombo, was descending a hill. Reports indicate that the …
Read More »GES Postpones Reopening Date for Single-Track SHSs to April 23, 2025
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has postponed the reopening date for single-track Senior High Schools (SHSs) from March 29, 2025, to April 23, 2025, citing public holidays and academic scheduling concerns. In an official circular dated March 27, 2025, GES directed regional education directors to inform school heads, parents, guardians, …
Read More »Ghanaian Entrepreneur Sues Kevin Taylor for GH¢20 Million Over Defamation
Ghanaian medical entrepreneur Dr. William Anarfi Sarpong has filed a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit against US-based journalist Kevin Taylor and his media outlet, Loud Silence Media. The lawsuit, submitted to the High Court of Justice in Accra, stems from allegations Taylor made during a Facebook Live broadcast between February 26 …
Read More »Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Kumasi MoMo Vendor Murder Case
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the robbery and murder of a mobile money (MoMo) vendor in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Martin Amoah, also known as “Baba Macho,” was apprehended on March 27, 2025, in Kpone, Greater Accra Region, during an …
Read More »NIB Intercepts $350 Million Worth of Cocaine in Cape Coast
The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has intercepted a major cocaine shipment worth over $350 million, seizing approximately 3.3 tonnes of the illicit substance en route to Accra from the Western Region. Acting on intelligence, NIB officers stopped a tipper truck at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast on March 4, 2025. …
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