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A/R: Notorious armed robber jailed 120 years

Kumasi High Court, presided over by Justice Abdul Razak, has convicted and sentenced Dominic Afriyie, 36, also known as GH, to 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labor for two counts of robbery and life imprisonment for murder. On 20th November 2021, the convict attacked the residence of the late Michael …

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Over 14,000 Teenage Girls Impregnated in Bono Region In 4 Years – Health Directorate

The Bono Region recorded 14,877 teenage pregnancies between 2021 and 2024, according to Rita Adjoa Ansong, Deputy Director of Nursing Services (Public Health) at the Bono Regional Directorate of Health. She noted that the region also recorded 1,188 cases of abortion within the same period, involving girls aged between 15 …

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There is no further action after Sammy Gyamfi’s apology—Kwakye Ofosu

The Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said that Sammy Gyamfi has been cautioned to be of good behaviour. Mr Ofosu disclosed this during a press briefing at the Jubilee House in Accra on May 14. “The Ag CEO of Goldbod has been cautioned, with no further action expected to …

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A/R:Police apprehend armed robbers and drug dealers in a special operation

On Thursday, 8th May 2025, at about 1:00 PM, three armed men, Umar Issah (26), Sherif Mohammed (20), and Abdul Jalelu (19), attacked and robbed two residents in the Kenyasi area. The suspects, operating on three separate motorbikes, forcibly took the victims’ mobile phones and attempted to flee the scene. …

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KMA MAYOR VOWS TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES IN KUMASI TO BOOST JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has announced plans to host business entities in Kumasi to boost job creation. It is the mayor’s initiative, christened ‘Kumasi Business Connect. The 3-day business exploration program scheduled for October 2025 is aimed at attracting businesses from …

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Koforidua High Court sentences Yilo Krobo Paramount Chief to 4 days in prison.

The Koforidua High Court sentenced the paramount chief of the Yilo Krobo traditional area, Nene Oklepeme Nuer Anorbah Sasraku ll, to four days in prison on May 12, 2025, for disrespecting the court. The court, which was presided over by Her Lordship Jennifer Anne Myers, convicted the paramount chief Sasraku …

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LORDINA MAHAMA CLEARS MEDICAL BILLS OF WOMEN ON ADMISSION AT KORLE BU MATERNITY WARDS.

Last Sunday, May 11, the day set aside to honor mothers, Ghana’s First Lady, Her Excellency Lordina Mahama, celebrated Mother’s Day with women on admission at the maternity block of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Known for her compassion and commitment to maternal health, the First Lady visited all the …

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Koo Ofori granted GHC 320,000 bail in $50,000 fraud case

“Efiewura” actor Koo Ofori (Samuel Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari) has been granted GHC 320,000 bail with three sureties after being charged with defrauding a US-based Ghanaian of $50,000. Koo Ofori was granted bail in a $50,000 fraud allegation. Veteran Ghanaian actor Samuel Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, widely known as Koo …

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U.S. judge cuts $18m defamation award against Kennedy Agyapong to $500

A U.S. federal judge has reduced the $18 million defamation award initially granted by a jury against former Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to just $500, following a motion for remittitur filed by Agyapong’s legal team. The defamation case was brought by award-winning investigative journalist Anas …

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Ashanti Police arrest 25 year old man with assorted ammunition

The Ashanti South police command has arrested 25-year-old Yussif Mohammed for possessing two hundred and seven (207) rounds of assorted ammunition and other items. The suspect was said to be carrying a backpack containing the ammunition. The suspect was arrested near the Asankare Police Barrier with the assistance of some …

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