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A District Court has remanded Samuel Adjei into police custody in connection with a fatal shooting during an enstoolment ceremony at Nungua, leading to the tragic death of Naa Borley Ahmed. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when Adjei allegedly discharged live ammunition from a single-barrel gun, striking …

Suspected robbers have raided the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in the Ashanti Region, making away with the revered “black stool” and other valuable items. According to members of the Adumasa family, the attack occurred while the newly installed chief and other family members were at the Manhyia Palace to swear the …

The Upper West Region is facing a worsening outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with confirmed cases rising to 173 and the death toll reaching 16. Health officials are intensifying efforts to contain the spread as new infections continue to emerge. According to the latest situational report from the Upper West …

A peace ceremony aimed at reconciling students from Bawku Senior High School and Bawku Technical Institute turned chaotic, leaving at least five students severely injured and several others with minor wounds. The event, held on Tuesday, February 25, at Bawku Technical Institute, was organized by school authorities in collaboration with …

Tragedy struck the Ga-Muslim community in Nungua West as the newly enskinned Naa Gamu was fatally shot during her outdooring ceremony. Reports indicate that despite being rushed to the hospital following the incident, she sadly succumbed to her injuries. The unfortunate event occurred last Saturday, sending shockwaves through the community. …

Two Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping an 80-year-old American woman in Ghana. The suspects, Emmanuel Adedoyin Adebayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician, were apprehended following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Ghanaian police. A third suspect, Dennis Poromo, remains at large. …

The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has announced a lineup of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary. The events will include historical remembrances, educational competitions, and a grand ceremonial parade, all designed to engage citizens, particularly the youth, in national history and patriotism. The planned activities will begin with …

Officers of the Western Regional Police Command have seized 10 excavators and arrested key illegal mining kingpins, including Chinese nationals, in Abelebo and Akango in the Evalue Ajomoro-Gwira District. The arrest was effected on February 22, 2025. They were found operating right in the heart of the Ankobra River. Those …

The Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has been indefinitely closed following a violent clash between students and community members. Reports indicate that the clash erupted after a student was assaulted by some town folks over a complaint lodged by a colleague. …

Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, have intercepted a truck carrying 1,115 gallons stuffed with cocoa beans at the Ave-Havi border post. Acting on intelligence, the officers stationed at the Akanu Sector Command stopped the truck, which bore the registration number …