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. …
Read More »Three Killed in Fatal Crash on Techiman-Wenchi Highway
Three people lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Techiman-Wenchi highway in the Bono Region on Thursday morning. The crash occurred at Nkonsia, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality. A KIA Rhino truck, registered AS 7102-13 and loaded with cashew nuts, collided with a Daewoo Matiz taxi, …
Read More »Tamale Court Fines 5 Over Illicit Drugs
The Tamale Circuit Court, presided over by Francis Asobayire, has sentenced five individuals to fines for possession of illicit drugs. The convicts—Haruna Mohammed Sadais (27), Iddrisu Fidaws (20), Alhassan Wumpini (20), Bassit Iddrisu (21), and Alhassan Adam (33)—were arrested during a police patrol on March 5, 2025, in Tamale. A …
Read More »62-Year-Old Businesswoman Remanded Over $13,000 Fraud
A 62-year-old woman, Nana Ama Nwurueze, has been remanded by the Adabraka District Court in Accra for allegedly defrauding another businesswoman of $13,000 under false pretenses. Nwurueze is accused of falsely claiming ownership of multiple properties, including Ohemaa Plaza at East Legon, fishing vessels in Takoradi, and a house at …
Read More »One Injured as Tree Falls on Car During Heavy Downpour in Accra
A man is receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra after a tree fell on his vehicle in front of the Kotobabi Police Station during a heavy downpour on Tuesday, March 25. The storm, accompanied by strong winds, caused significant destruction across the city. At the A&C Mall, a …
Read More »Power Outage at Kotoka International Airport Causes Flight Delays
Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra experienced a temporary power outage on Tuesday, March 25, following a heavy downpour, leading to delays in both arrivals and departures. The blackout disrupted airport operations, halting check-in processes and security screenings, causing inconvenience to passengers. In a statement, the Ghana Airports Company Limited …
Read More »Policewoman Arrested and Interdicted for Pouring Hot Water on Colleague
The Ghana Police Service has detained and interdicted Police Constable Alonsi Elizabeth for allegedly pouring hot water on a female colleague following an argument. According to an official statement from the Police Service, the incident resulted in the victim suffering burn injuries to her face and back. She is currently …
Read More »Fire Destroys Shops at Adum Business Centre in Kumasi
A devastating fire swept through multiple shops at ‘Blue Light’ in Adum, the Central Business Centre of Kumasi, in the early hours of Friday, March 21, 2025. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire, which started before dawn, spread rapidly, consuming goods worth thousands of cedis. Some desperate shop owners ignored safety …
Read More »Ghana ranked 125th happiest country globally
Ghana has been ranked 125th out of 147 countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, reflecting a decline in overall happiness based on various indicators. In the previous 2024 ranking, Ghana placed 120th out of 143 countries, meaning the country has dropped five places in the global happiness index. Meanwhile, …
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