311 A devastating incident has shaken the farming community of Brewaniase in the Oti Region, leaving residents in shock and demanding swift action from authorities. Two young sisters, Novinyo and Mawunyo, were found dead on their way to their family farm, sparking widespread outrage and grief. According to reports, the girls’ mother, Mawusi, sent them […]
Crime
Ashantifest 2025 Brings Hope to Inmates: 66 Likely to Receive Presidential Pardon
232 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has revealed that about 66 inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison may be eligible for a presidential pardon, allowing them to regain their freedom. This development emerged during the minister’s visit to the prison, where the regional coordinating council in partnership with MTN Ghana provided free health […]
Suspected armed robbers attack miners near Nyinahin; one critically injured
168 Suspected armed robbers attacked a group of miners along the Kotokuom road near Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m., leaving one miner critically injured. According to reports, the assailants—believed to be operating within the area—robbed the miners of cash […]
Police Officer Drowns During Galamsey Operation in Assin Asaman
222 A police officer, Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, tragically lost his life in the early hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after drowning in the River Offin at Assin Asaman. The incident occurred during a high-stakes operation against illegal mining (galamsey) organized by the Central North Regional Police Command. Constable Dogbe’s body was recovered following […]
Galamsey: Enchi court makes U-turn, says ruling was wrong in law
425 The Enchi District Court in the Western North Region has reversed its earlier ruling on the release of mining equipment seized from illegal miners within the Boin Forest Reserve. The court, presided over by His Worship Lawrence Buenor Buer, ruled on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, that its initial order was erroneous and lacked jurisdiction. […]
Bibiani Shooting: Victims’ Families Petition IGP for Justice
328 The family of the victims of the July 20, 2022, shooting incident in Bibiani, Western North Region, Ghana, has petitioned the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, to investigate the incident. The petition, which was also copied to other high-ranking officials, including the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. […]
Despite Heavy Rain, MTN Ghana Makes Generous Donation to Muslim Community
427 MTN Ghana, the leading telecommunications company in the country, donated a big ram, food items, and assorted drinks worth GH¢10,000, as well as electronic cash of GH¢10,000 to the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakaria, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The donation was made despite a heavy rain and was intended to […]
Momo Vendor Killings: Ashanti Police Arrest 3 Suspects, Urge Fourth Suspect to Surrender
391 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has successfully apprehended three suspects linked to the robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in the Ashanti Region. The first incident occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Krofrom around noon, where the victim, Patricia Nimako, tragically lost her life alongside a sum of money. At a […]
Regional Minister Vows to Safeguard Ashanti Communities from Gun Violence
365 Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, had a crucial engagement with the Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC). This meeting was in response to growing concerns over the indiscriminate use and acquisition of firearms, as well as the rising crime rate in the region. Dr. Amoakohene charged the […]
Ahmed Suale: Police charges shambolic, lacks evidence – Suspect’s Lawyer
173 Kofi Essel, legal counsel for Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former associate of the late investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, has strongly criticised the Madina District Court’s decision to charge his client with murder in connection with Suale’s death. Describing the charge as “shambolic,” Essel accused authorities of pursuing a baseless case driven by hearsay and […]