Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 70-year-old farmer from the Sekyere Central District in the Ashanti Region, has been awarded the title of National Best Farmer for 2024. With a farming career of over 50 years, Nana Owusu owns North American Farms, which provides employment to 168 workers and grows crops …
Read More »UK Police Officer Dismissed for Attempted Smuggling of a Ghanaian Child
A UK Metropolitan Police officer, PC Bright Shine-Sedziafa, has been dismissed for attempting to smuggle a Ghanaian child into the UK despite knowing the child’s mother faced extradition on serious fraud charges. Serving in the West Area Command Unit, PC Shine-Sedziafa was found guilty of gross misconduct during a police …
Read More »Police Investigate Violent Clashes in Abetifi Following Attempted Destoolment
Police are investigating a violent confrontation in Abetifi, Eastern Region, that left six people injured on Thursday. The clash erupted after Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, known as the Abrewatia, and a group of armed men entered the Abetifi Palace with the intention of destooling Kwahu Adontenhene Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, who …
Read More »East Legon accident: Salifu Amoako’s son remanded again
A 16-year-old boy involved in a fatal car accident at East Legon has been remanded for a second time. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two young children, has led to the juvenile facing multiple charges, including manslaughter, dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, and driving without a license. …
Read More »Six Injured as Attempt to Destool Abetifihene Sparks Violent Clash
Six people are currently hospitalized following a violent confrontation in Kwahu Abetifi as tensions erupted over an attempt to destool Kwahu Adontenhene Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, the acting President of the Kwahu Traditional Area. The incident occurred when Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, claiming to be the Abrewatia (chief’s wife) of the …
Read More »AFCON Qualifiers: Otto Addo Explains Thomas Partey’s Exclusion from Black Stars Squad for Angola and Niger Matches
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has shared insights into Thomas Partey’s exclusion from Ghana’s squad for the final AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The Arsenal midfielder was left out of the 25-man lineup despite his desire to play. While Addo refrained from sharing specific details of his conversation with …
Read More »Mother of Murdered JHS Graduate Demands Justice
The mother of 16-year-old Dennis Owusu Ansah, who was fatally stabbed in Anloga, Ashanti Region, is calling for justice as her family mourns his tragic loss. Dennis, a recent graduate of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), was preparing to enroll at Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School later in the …
Read More »2 Dead as Fuel Tanker Collides with Two Vehicles in Konongo
In a tragic accident in Konongo, Ashanti Region, two people lost their lives when a fuel tanker collided with two vehicles. The incident occurred as the tanker, reportedly experiencing brake failure, attempted to avoid a collision and veered into oncoming traffic. The tanker struck a pickup truck with registration number …
Read More »U.S. Defends Visa Ban for Individuals Undermining Ghana’s Democracy
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has explained the recent U.S. visa restrictions aimed at individuals who disrupt democratic processes in Ghana. This policy was introduced in anticipation of Ghana’s December 7 elections and is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to deter anti-democratic activities globally. …
Read More »Ghana Detects 34,000 New HIV Infections in First Nine Months of 2024
The Ghana Health Service’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections between January and September 2024. This was disclosed by Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, who highlighted the importance of testing and screening, with approximately 1.3 million individuals screened during this period. Dr. …
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