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Court grants TikToker ‘Bawumia Ba’ GH¢50,000 bail
The Accra Circuit Court has reduced the bail granted to TikTok personality Aminat Mahama, popularly known as “Bawumia Ba,” from GH¢1 million to GH¢50,000 as police continue investigating…
Wontumi transferred to Nsawam Prison after 20-year galamsey sentence – Dr. Boakye-Danquah
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been transferred to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to begin…
Five arrested in police swoop on suspected robbery and landguard syndicate in Sapeiman
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people suspected of belonging to a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in armed robbery and landguard activities at Sapeiman Faase in…
Education Minister announces plan to build 50,000 homes for teachers
The government has announced plans to construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across Ghana under a new initiative aimed at improving their living conditions and encouraging more educators…
Ghanaian woman arrested in Nigeria over suspected terrorist links
A 36-year-old Ghanaian woman has been arrested by the Nigerian military in Borno State as part of an operation targeting suspected terrorist collaborators in the country’s North East.…
Akonta Mining case: Chairman Wontumi sentenced to 20 years
The Accra High Court has sentenced Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison after…
Woman remanded for allegedly attempting to bribe police with GH¢300,000
A 40-year-old woman, Theresa Sungbung, has been remanded into police custody by the Damongo Circuit Court for allegedly offering a GH¢300,000 bribe to police officers after being arrested…
Heavy security deployed as Dagbon observes third-day prayers for Ya-Na Abukari II
Preparations are underway at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi for the third-day Adua prayers in honour of the late King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, with heavy security deployed to maintain peace…
I’ve forgiven everyone – Paul Afoko speaks on his suspension
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful Paul Afoko says he no longer harbours resentment over his suspension from the party and is instead focused on helping rebuild…
13 feared dead in horrific three-vehicle crash on Kumasi-Accra Highway
At least 13 people are feared dead following a devastating three-vehicle collision at Odumase on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region. According to a report by Adomonline,…