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Sika Official, Activist Ralph allegedly assaulted by Soldiers at Labadi Beach
Popular Ghanaian blogger Sika Official and activist Ralph St. Williams were reportedly assaulted by military personnel while covering the ongoing demolition exercise at La Pleasure Beach in Accra…
Afenyo-Markin demands immediate release of Baffour Awuah from EOCO custody
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) decision to detain Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah after the lawmaker…
EOCO charges Manhyia South MP with money laundering, financial loss – Lawyer
Lawyer for Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has formally charged his client with offences including money…
Bolt driver jailed 25 years for cutlass attack, robbery of beautician
An Adenta Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old motor mechanic and Bolt driver to 25 years’ imprisonment in hard labour for robbing a beautician at Mantey Farms, Adenta.…
Two reportedly feared dead after North Industrial Area fire
Two people are feared dead following a fire outbreak at the North Industrial Area branch of Duraplast Ghana in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, October 1,…
Gold revenues, political interests complicate galamsey fight – Senyo Hosi
Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, says the government’s dependence on gold revenues and the political interests surrounding illegal mining could make it difficult for President…
Fire outbreak hits North Industrial Area in Accra
Firefighters are battling an early-morning blaze at the North Industrial Area in Avenor, Accra, with access difficulties reportedly complicating efforts to contain the fire. Thick smoke and flames…
Nana Baffour Awuah disputes EOCO’s GH¢6m land claim, presents documents
Lawyer and businessman Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has rejected allegations that he personally pocketed millions of Ghana cedis from a GH¢5 million settlement involving a land dispute between…
Court issues arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP in EOCO investigation
The Accra High Court has reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)…
Akweteyman fire destroys family’s belongings, 12 nearby apartments saved
A family at Akweteyman in Accra has been left counting its losses after a late-night fire destroyed all personal belongings in their three-chamber-and-hall apartment. The Ghana National Fire…