In a deeply unsettling incident posted by ghhedlines on Thursday, armed gunmen stormed the quiet community of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern Region of Ghana, kidnapping key figures, including the local chief, the community...
In a deeply unsettling incident posted by ghhedlines on Thursday, armed gunmen stormed the quiet community of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern Region of Ghana, kidnapping key figures, including the local chief, the community imam, and several other individuals. The brazen abduction occurred on the night of November 7,...
A group of armed men blocked the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi in the North East Region, setting a vehicle on fire and attacking passengers. The assailants, armed with AK-47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons, reportedly stopped vehicles in search of passengers from Bawku, a report by Accra-based Citi FM...
Police in Tepa are investigating the murder of a 24-year-old commercial motor rider, who was beheaded in the town of Tepa Asuhyea in the Ahafo Ano North municipality of the Ashanti Region. The deceased Antwi Silas, a resident of Tepa Subrisu, was reportedly approached around 11 p.m. Thursday by...
A fierce land dispute in Otano, Adenta Municipality, Greater Accra, has sparked a legal battle between Spedee Empire Company Limited and Roberta Ama Anokye-Edwards, a U.S.-based Ghanaian lawyer. The case, now in court, centers on claims of unlawful land acquisition, the use of landguards, and alleged political interference, turning...
The two suspects standing trial for the murder of a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa have been found guilty of both murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The crime, committed in 2021, has taken three years to reach its conclusion. The High Court delivered the final verdict, sentencing the second...
The Anti-Robbery Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Kumasi has thwarted a robbery attempt involving four individuals who have been arrested. Shadrack Anartey, Emmanuel Agyei Donkor, Abu Ali, and Abubakar Buba were apprehended by the Konongo Divisional Taskforce while travelling in a Nissan Urvan bus with the registration...
The chief clarified that while he is not opposed to mining, he is against its irresponsible practices. He mentioned that he began removing some chiefs involved in these activities within his jurisdiction, but was allegedly asked to halt his actions. The paramount chief of the Adansi Traditional Area stated...
The Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has issued a stern warning to Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Adansi area who fail to recognize his authority. He declared that any such individuals would not be welcomed in his palace during this year’s...
The devastating effects of the illegal mining menace commonly known as ‘galamsey’ remain dire, with alarming calls on the government to urgently tackle the issue. Despite being a major economic driver for those involved, the impact of galamsey on livelihoods, health, the environment and even food security is evident...
Ghana, may be setting itself up for another international legal battle over perceived hostile business practices by the Minerals Commission, with accusations directed at its Board Chairperson, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Martin Ayisi. This controversy is threatening investor confidence in the country’s mining sector. The...