The office of the special prosecutor has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted, posting a public notice on Facebook following last week’s fugitive declaration. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a wanted poster for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by …
Read More »South Africa police ‘hot on heels’ of suspects in gay imam killing
Police in South Africa are “hot on the heels” of the suspects behind the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, dubbed the world’s first openly gay imam, Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel has said. The 57-year-old was in a car when he was shot dead in broad daylight in the coastal …
Read More »Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh wins Ashanti Region Council Of State Election
Chairman Yaw Owusu Bimpeh, a stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has emerged victorious in the just-ended Council of State elections. He polled an impressive 49 votes in the re-run election held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, while his main contender, Nana Nkansah Boadu, polled …
Read More »Mobile Money vendor shot dead at Krofrom, Kumasi
A young lady in her early thirties identified as Patricia Nimako has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, February 13 at the deceased’s mobile money joint. Patricia is said to have been …
Read More »Govt suspends rotational policy of Independence Day celebration
The government has suspended the rotational celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day celebration and national parade, which is held on March 6 every year, citing the unsustainable costs associated with organizing the event. To save costs, the government has opted to host the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House. …
Read More »OSP DECLARES KEN OFORI ATTA WANTED IN MULTIPLE CORRUPTION CASES
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other cases. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi …
Read More »DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe is new Ashanti Regional Police Commander
DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe has been named the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander. He replaces DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Accra by the police administration. His transfer was triggered by his poor management of security during the Ashanti Regional Council of State …
Read More »Charges were defective; evidence fell short for convictions— A-G justifies case withdrawals
Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has said defective charges, insufficient evidence, and ethical reasons caused him to discontinue some high-profile cases. Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has justified his decision to discontinue some high-profile cases against state officials, including Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Governor of the Bank of Ghana …
Read More »I have seen pain and suffering– Funny Face talks about ‘serious depression
Ghanaian actor and comedian, Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and resilience at a recent church event. Drawing from his personal experiences, Funny Face opened up about his struggles with “serious depression” and suicidal thoughts, noting how his faith in God helped …
Read More »Play-fight claim dad jailed for murdering daughter
A father has been jailed for at least 15 years for murdering his daughter after the jury rejected his claim he had killed her in a play fight. Scarlett Vickers, 14, bled to death at her home in Darlington after being stabbed deep in the chest with a …
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