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Corruption Allegations Rock Akom Toll Booth

2,606  The Akom toll booth, managed by the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, is embroiled in corruption allegations. According to credible sources, fines collected from overloaded vehicles are being underdeclared, with authorities reportedly cutting deals with drivers. Underdeclared Fines. Ordinarily, trucks exceeding the recommended axle weight […]

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Investigative Journalist Brutally Stabbed in Kumasi Over Bus Fare Dispute

1,967  A disturbing incident has unfolded in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital , where investigative journalist Isaac Nsiah Foster was viciously stabbed on his way home after a heated argument with a commercial bus conductor over a mere 50 pesewa fare dispute. The altercation occurred yesterday when Foster boarded a TD bus with registration number […]

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Dabehene of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council in hot water over alleged shooting incident at Sefwi-Subri

1,189  The Dabehene of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council, Nana Kofi Tawiah, is at the centre of controversy following an alleged shooting incident at Sefwi-Subri in the Bibiani-Ahwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to eyewitnesses and other sources, a trivial issue escalated into a confrontation between the chief and Emmanuel Nkrumah, a 30-year-old farmer. […]

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NPP’s Thank you Tour Turns Bloody : Dr. Bawumia’s Supporter Accused of Stabbing Hon. Ken Agyapong’s Follower in Kumasi

1,165  A disturbing incident has been reported during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) thank-you tour in Kumasi, where a supporter of Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong was stabbed. According to eyewitnesses, the altercation occurred at Bantama, a suburb of Kumasi, and the victim is currently receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Police Report Filed. […]

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MTN Group Experiences Cybersecurity Incident, Reassures Customers of Operational Continuity

1,311  MTN Group, a leading telecommunications company in Ghana , has announced that it has experienced a cybersecurity incident. Despite this development, the company’s platforms remain fully operational, and it continues to closely monitor its environment to ensure the security and integrity of its systems. The company has emphasized that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability […]

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Ashantifest 2025 Brings Hope to Inmates: 66 Likely to Receive Presidential Pardon

1,492  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 […]

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Suspected armed robbers attack miners near Nyinahin; one critically injured

1,241  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 […]