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134 A renewed nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has once again brought Ghana’s fight against environmental destruction into sharp focus, following major operations by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in parts of the Western Region. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, operatives of NAIMOS extended their ongoing enforcement campaign to […]
173 The Government has taken a decisive step to strengthen Ghana’s fight against narcotics trafficking and organised crime with the presentation of ten Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The vehicles were presented on Monday in Accra by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, as part of a broader […]
464 The Minister of State in charge of the Ashanti Region, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has issued a strong public statement following a tragic confrontation between suspected illegal miners and personnel of the Ghana Police Service at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District, which has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to […]
371 A mobile money (MoMo) vendor residing at Torkoni/Blave in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region has reportedly committed suicide, leaving residents in shock and despair. News of the incident broke around 1800 hours on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The deceased, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, also sold items such as toothpaste, […]
335 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the successful prosecution of an adult accused of causing harm to a minor at Duase near Kenyasi in the Kumasi Metropolis. The case, which drew significant public attention, underscores the authorities’ commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons. On 22nd November 2025, a resident of Duase lodged […]
306 In a decisive move to bolster public confidence and streamline regional safety operations, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, has called for an end to inter-agency friction, urging security forces to embrace a new era of permanent collaboration. The Commander’s remarks came during an address to personnel from various security wings […]
319 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in connection with the robbery and murder of 28-year-old Silver Ngozi. The suspects allegedly robbed Ngozi of her iPhone 11 Pro and stabbed her with a zigzag-edged knife. The tragic incident occurred on December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. in Asokore Mampong. […]
396 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has invited the media to a briefing on the arrest of two suspected robbers, scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 9:00 am at the M.A. Alhassan conference hall. According to sources, the police have arrested four suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident at Ofoase Kokobeng, near Anwiankwanta, […]
369 The Member of Parliament for Garu, Dr Thomas Anaba, has appealed to all factions involved in the protracted Bawku conflict to accept the ruling of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the final mediation process scheduled to conclude on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. He lamented the extensive loss of […]
421 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reassured the public that the Adansi Dompoasehene, Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu, is “alive and kicking” following a firearm‑related incident at the final funeral rites of the late mother of Obuasi West Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Faustilove Appiah Kannin, on Saturday, 29 November 2025. Dr Amoakohene made the confirmation after visiting Obuasi to assess the situation. In his statement, Dr Amoakohene […]