Author: SAMUEL
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old fisherman identified as Samuel Armah, also known as Kofi Nyan, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl at Mumford, a suburb of Apam. According to the police statement, the suspect appeared in a viral video circulating on social media regarding the incident. The arrest followed a report received by the Apam District Police Command at around 1:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025. Police said the incident occurred on October 16, 2025, when the suspect allegedly lured the young survivor “into a ghetto at Mumford and defiled her.” Task force officers proceeded to…
Ghana is currently hosting 427 Ivorians who have formally sought asylum ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025. The figure was confirmed by the Executive Secretary of the Ghana Refugee Board, Nana Asare Bediako, during a visit to the Elubo border and refugee camps in the Nzema area with officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The visit followed earlier media reports suggesting a larger influx of Ivorians into Ghana amid election tensions. Addressing the media, Nana Asare Bediako clarified that “previous reports that over 1,500 Ivorians are seeking asylum in Ghana…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkoranza North, Hon. Effah Patrick, has called stakeholders meeting to discuss the 2026 medium-term development plan in the district. The purpose, according to the DCE, is to engage with various groups, such as community leaders, organizations, and residents, to assess progress, gather input, and refine the plan to ensure it reflects the community’s needs and aspirations for sustainable development. In an interview with Apiah-Kubi on Fabea FM, Hon. Effah Patrick disclosed that the previous government’s effort on the district’s development plan failed to meet its target. Hon. Effah Patrick stated that the engagements form…
The National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing the former First Lady as a personal and familial icon. Speaking about her relationship with the late stateswoman, Dr. Bisiw-Kotei said, “She is my mum. I have never called her madam before. Most of the time, she would call me Ama. So for me, we have lost an icon.” She added, “I call her mummy because of our relationship as a family way back to the revolution time,” highlighting the close personal bond they shared…
A book of condolence has been opened in memory of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, following her passing on Thursday, October 23, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. The book has been placed at her residence in Accra, where family members, government officials, diplomats, political leaders, and members of the public have begun signing to pay tribute to her life and legacy. Dignitaries who have so far signed include former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Mourners have been trooping to the residence to express their…
Leaders of Parliament, parliamentary service and Members of Parliament (MPs), on Friday, October 24, visited the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, to commiserate with them following her passing. The delegation, led by the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga included members from both sides of the House who expressed their condolences to the bereaved family at the late former First Lady’s residence in Accra. The parliamentary leadership described Nana Konadu as a trailblazer and a pillar of women’s empowerment, whose impact on national development and social welfare remains unmatched. They also praised her for her pioneering…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Soyelleh Cecilia to serve as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Lawra Municipality in the Upper West Region. Her nomination was contained in a statement released by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Thursday, October 24, 2025. The appointment, according to the statement, is in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended. The statement, signed by Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, noted that the President’s nomination was formally conveyed through…
Government has reimbursed school fees for 142,440 first-year students enrolled in public tertiary institutions between July and October 2025, under the “No Fees Stress” policy. The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr Saajida Shiraz, disclosed this during the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Programme for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in Accra on October 24. The initiative is in line with the Mahama administration’s commitment, as outlined in its manifesto, to provide free tuition for first-year students in public tertiary institutions and free tertiary education for persons living with disabilities. “We have facilitated academic…
The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Evans Ameyaw, for possessing stolen items and substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Buoko, near Chiraa, in the Wenchi Municipality. The arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Police regarding a criminal network involved in the sale of stolen motorcycles and tricycles within the area. Acting swiftly on the information, a team from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) conducted an intelligence-led operation on October 23, 2025, which led to the arrest of the suspect. “During interrogation, Ameyaw confessed to working with other accomplices in carrying out…
The management of J.A. Plant Pool (Ghana) Limited (JAPP) has dismissed allegations made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, regarding irregularities in the District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP), describing them as inaccurate and damaging to the company’s reputation. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, JAPP said while it respects the Attorney-General’s constitutional mandate, the claims made about overpayments, tax evasion, and over-invoicing were “unfortunate” and misrepresented the facts. “The disclosure presents a partial narrative of the issues and risks tarnishing the company’s hard-earned reputation built over years of diligent service to the Government and people…