Kokofu expressed concern over the increasing activities of illegal miners, which pose a threat to the quality and safety of Ghana’s cocoa production. Speaking at a public lecture held at the Kumasi Technical University, Kokofu, along with other environmental analysts, highlighted the alarming pollution levels in the country, largely caused …
Read More »Ashanti Region: 4-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Electrocuted in Nsuaem
A post shared by Ghana crimes on X reported that a four-year-old girl has lost her life to electrocution in Nsuaem, a rural community in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region. According to reports from her grandmother, the young child accidentally came into contact with an aluminum electrical …
Read More »47-Year-Old Charcoal Producer Remanded for Physically Assaulting 13-Year-Old Daughter
John Ansah, a 47-year-old charcoal producer, has been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Courts for allegedly assaulting his 13-year-old daughter. Ansah, charged with causing harm, indecent assault, and female genital mutilation, pleaded guilty. The presiding judge, Hathia Ama Manu, convicted him based on his plea but deferred …
Read More »MTN Ghana Supports National Chief Imam Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration
In the spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr, MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating food items and cash to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu. The donation, which included 25 bags of rice, 15 cartons of vegetable oil, 40 packs of mineral water, 10 cartons …
Read More »18-Year-Old Adanwomase SHS Student Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence for Robbing Teacher
An 18-year-old Gabriel Osei Kwame, a student at Adanwomase Senior High School, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence with hard labour by the Circuit Court at Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region. Gabriel’s conviction comes after he confessed to robbing his teacher, Matilda Boatema, in a brazen attack near …
Read More »Transport Unions to Increase Fares Effective April 13
In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% …
Read More »Nduom School of Business and Technology First Graduates Receive $1,000 Each
The first graduates of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), located in Ayensudo, Central Region, Ghana, were awarded $1,000 each by the school’s founder and Chairman of the Governing Board, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The cash award was given to the initial eight students admitted to NSBT during …
Read More »Ghana Cocoa Board Increases Producer Price of Cocoa by 58.26%
In a bid to boost the income of cocoa farmers, the Government of Ghana, in consultation with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 cocoa season. The Producer Price has been raised by 58.26%, from GH¢20,928 per tonne to …
Read More »Fuel Prices in Ghana Rise Above 14 Cedis per Litre Following NPA Levy Suspension
Fuel prices in Ghana have exceeded 14 Cedis per litre, marking a significant increase for petroleum consumers. This surge comes after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) opted to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The NPA’s decision, outlined in a …
Read More »I Nearly Broke My Arm While Trying to Touch the Kaba – Akuapem Poloo
Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, is currently on a Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca after converting to Islam in August 2022. Throughout her pilgrimage, she has been sharing her transformative experience on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Akuapem Poloo recounted how she nearly injured her …
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