The legal battle involving Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has taken a dramatic turn as the Attorney-General has withdrawn charges against Edward Akuoko, the 4th accused and General Manager of Akonta Mining, after he agreed to testify for the State. In a formal […] The post Chairman

The Government of Ghana has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan, expressing grave concern over the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement issued in Accra on Monday, 3rd November 2025, Ghana described the conflict as “atrocious […] The post Ghana Urges Immediate End to

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has strongly condemned the recent attack on members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) during an operation at Bronikrom near Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. The assault, which occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, reportedly involved a violent confrontation between illegal miners […] The post Lands

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to take over investigations into the violent attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team by thugs at Bronikrom, a community in the Ahafo Region. The directive follows an […] The post IGP

Police in Ashaiman have arrested a man identified as Francis Alidu in connection with a consignment of compressed dried leaves suspected to be cannabis concealed in a sack of cassava. The arrest was made in the night of Friday October 31, 2025 following intelligence received from the Ho police in the Volta Region. According to […] The post Police Bust ‘Wee’ Bizman In Ashaiman appeared first on The

Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine say they have been “betrayed and abandoned” following the failure of Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) to pay their outstanding entitlements, nearly a year after taking over operations of the mine from Future Global Resources (FGR). Addressing a news conference at Prestea recently, Mr Gabriel Madobi Oklettey, leader of the […] The post Former

Ernest Brogya Genfi, Deputy Minister for Defence, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and improving troop welfare after witnessing the 2025 Land Combat Power Demonstration Exercise at the Bundase Training Camp. Speaking at the annual GAF demonstration on Friday, Mr. Genfi commended service personnel for their “professionalism and operational […] The post Government

The Circuit Court 3 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 65-year-old Pensioner, David Sackey, after he failed to appear before the court to answer a charge of threatening death. The warrant was issued upon prayer by Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo, who told […] The post Court Issues Bench Warrant for

It is about time that Black Africans stand up and with dignity, show the world that they are humans who have to treated with respect. The Slave Trade was officially abolished, but the Black Race is still not free. Slavery continues to the day of which the United Nations (UN) is fully aware. The Arabs […] The post Black Africans are Slaughtered, UN Remains Silent

Every passing year, Ghana appears to wade deeper into a revolving door of corruption scandals and the soundtrack never changes. Over the weekend, the nation once again tuned into the familiar chorus of morning show discussions on corruption, economic strain and public sector inefficiency. At the centre of the debate was the perennial subject – […] The post Editorial: Is Ghana

The Sekyere Kumawu District Assembly has approved the 2026 budget to champion the developmental needs of the district. The approval was made during the 5th District Assembly Meeting, showcasing the commitment and cooperation among Assembly Members, Traditional Leaders, Heads of Departments, and stakeholders. The approved budget will play a crucial role in driving development projects […] The post SekyereKumawu

Mr. Abubakar Sedik, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Ahafo Ano South West District, has on behalf of the Assembly presented financial support to 30 students to help them pay their school fees. The initiative is part of the Assembly’s commitment to promoting education and ensuring that students in the district have access to […] The post Ahafo Ano South West

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Arthur Osei Akoto, has been appointed as the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander. DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, who until his transfer to the Ashanti Regional Police Command was the Western Regional Police Commander replaces Commissioner of Police (COP) Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, appointed Ashanti Regional Police Commander about seven months ago, has reportedly been […] The post DCOP

France saw a record surge in homeless deaths in 2024, with 912 people dying while living without stable housing, according to figures released Thursday by the collective Les Morts de la Rue. The organisation described the toll as “an appalling new record” and called for urgent government action to address poverty and homelessness. The figure represents a sharp […] The post France

A fire that broke out at discount shop in Mexico has killed at least 23 people and injured 11 others, local officials say. The blaze broke out on Saturday in the centre of the north-western city of Hermosillo at a branch of Waldo’s – Mexico’s largest discount chain. Multiple local authorities described the incident as […] The post Fire at shop in Mexico kills 23, officials say

The number of people killed in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28, the Caribbean nation’s prime minister has announced. Andrew Holness confirmed nine other deaths on Saturday, adding that there were reports of possible fatalities still being verified – suggesting the figure may yet rise. Emergency responders and aid agencies […] The post Hurricane Melissa death

UK police have said two people remain in life-threatening condition after the stabbing of 10 passengers on a London-bound train in eastern England, in what officials described as “an isolated incident”. Police initially said nine of the 10 people wounded on Saturday were in a life-threatening condition. On Sunday, British Transport Police Superintendent John Loveless […] The post UK

A former Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has urged paramount chiefs in the region not to remain silent in the face of what he describes as “clear injustice” being meted out to one of their colleagues. According to him, chiefs must speak out against acts of injustice because such situations, if ignored, could […] The post Former

The Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a renewed commitment to fiscal discipline, agricultural value addition and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as key reforms necessary to sustain the recovery of the Ghanaian cedi and strengthen the economy. Speaking at the 14th Business and Financial Times (B&FT) Business and Economic […] The post VEEP