652 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. […]
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Despite Heavy Rain, MTN Ghana Makes Generous Donation to Muslim Community
675 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
655 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
674 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
461 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
652 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
1,036 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
631 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
601 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
681 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. […]