464 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 […]
Crime
Momo Vendor Killings: Ashanti Police Arrest 3 Suspects, Urge Fourth Suspect to Surrender
428 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
408 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
220 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 […]
Regional Security Council Takes Swift Action to Protect MoMo Vendors
454 In response to the growing number of attacks on mobile money (MoMo) vendors , the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has convened an emergency meeting to address the issue. The council has implemented a four-pronged approach to ensure the safety and security of MoMo vendors and the general public. At the meeting a bounty […]
Western North Region Plagued by Insecurity: NPP Calls for Presidential Action
740 The Western North Regional Chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wishes to bring the attention of the President, the Interior Minister, the Western North Regional Minister, Heads of Security agencies, the Media and all concerned citizens to the rising state of insecurity in the region borne out of political impunity and greed. The […]
Interior Minister Urges Comprehensive Approach to Prison Management
393 Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, recently paid a working visit to the Ghana Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra. This strategic visit aimed to facilitate an interactive dialogue with the management and staff, enhancing his understanding of their operations . During his interaction, Hon. Muntaka underscored the crucial role the Ghana […]
Sefwi-Nambro youth to storm galamsey sites to halt operation over recent gunshot
399 Some irate youth of Sefwi-Nambro in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have vowed to storm about thirteen illegal mining (galamsey) sites in within their catchment area to stopped the activities of illegal miners if the government fails evacuate them. This followed the suspected landguard that shot a 38-year-old farmer, Kwadwo Kintoh, at […]
Obuasi Circuit Court Remands 13 Illegal Miners
389 The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded 13 individuals arrested for illegal mining into police custody for two weeks. The illegal miners appeared before the Obuasi Circuit Court the first time today, February 13,2025,presided over by His Honour Mark Tairima Diboro. The court remanded them into custody for two weeks to allow for further investigations. […]
Karen Baaba Sam Vows to Fight for Custody of Daughter Amid Allegations
402 In an up-close conversation with Karen Baaba Sam, a 29-year-old Ghanaian lady, she revealed that her 5-year-old daughter is her pride, and she will go to every length humanly possible to have her by her side and nurture her to become the woman God created her to be. Ms. Sam acknowledges that her […]