The Ghana National Fire Service has detained a suspect linked to an attack on emergency responders during a structure fire at Adjiringanor. Azumah Sampson, 21, was apprehended with assistance from White Chapel Youth Group members after authorities issued a public appeal for information.
The incident occurred when crews from multiple stations responded to a blaze that destroyed seven rooms in an eight-room building near Ability Square. A firefighter sustained a stab wound to his left arm while another crew member was injured by falling debris, though both received treatment and were released from Unity Clinic.
Fire service officials acknowledged community participation in locating the suspect and emphasized that public cooperation...
Armed groups have seized a 16-acre property near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, preventing legitimate owners from accessing their land while conducting unauthorized sand extraction operations. Community members report that the perpetrators, who arrived at midnight and maintain a constant presence, have destroyed agricultural areas and other property despite lacking official authorization for their activities.
Local officials, including the assembly member, appear unable to address the situation, while police and municipal authorities have not responded to multiple requests for assistance from affected residents. The landowners expressed alarm over their vulnerability and urged government intervention to restore their control over the...
MTN Ghana has partnered with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to launch safety instruction for company drivers and employees, beginning with Northern Business District personnel at the telecommunications provider's Kumasi facility. The collaboration addresses Ghana's escalating crash statistics, which reached 11,000 incidents between January and October, causing over 2,400 fatalities and 12,000 injuries.
Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng from MTTD emphasized the importance of capacity building for commercial fleet operators, noting that preventable collisions represent a significant national concern. The program covers defensive driving techniques, hazard identification, vehicle maintenance protocols and compliance...
Ghana's tourism minister has challenged African heritage professionals to reclaim control over how the continent's cultural stories are told and interpreted. Abla Dzifa Gomashie addressed participants at a regional workshop focused on World Heritage interpretation, emphasizing that communities must lead their own narrative development rather than accepting colonial perspectives.
The gathering at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel assembled experts from multiple nations to develop strategies for authentic heritage communication. Representatives from WHIPIC, the African World Heritage Fund, and the Ghana Commission for UNESCO joined the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in organizing the event, which seeks to produce actionable...
A healthcare worker from Kumasi-Tafo faces fraud charges after allegedly collecting money from colleagues for a fabricated United Kingdom travel opportunity. Esther Asamoah Dufie received bail totaling 100,000 cedis with two guarantors from the Asante Akropong District court after pleading not guilty to defrauding by false pretence.
Ruth Afia Antwiwaa and another victim paid 54,090 cedis into a Cal Bank account that Dufie provided, believing the travel arrangement came through her brother stationed with British military forces. The suspect promised to facilitate visa processing but disappeared after receiving payment, prompting the complainant to file a police report at Abuakwa station.
Authorities initially granted Dufie inquiry bail...
Ghana has formally installed Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice following a ceremony at the Jubilee House, marking a transition in judicial leadership after his predecessor was suspended and later removed. Parliament approved his appointment with 163 lawmakers supporting the nomination against 69 opposing votes.
Baffoe-Bonnie had been serving in an acting capacity since April after accumulating experience across multiple judicial tiers, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. During legislative vetting, he committed to transparent administration while promising enhanced judicial independence and broader justice access for citizens.
The new Chief Justice assumes responsibility for guiding judicial reforms and...
Ghana's parliamentary speaker has criticized the minority leader's confrontational style, stating it bears no resemblance to his own tenure in that position. Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin responded to Alexander Afenyo-Markin's repeated claims of drawing inspiration from his leadership after the NPP's electoral defeat reduced their parliamentary representation to 87 members.
Bagbin recalled maintaining composure throughout his time as minority leader, with a single exception when former speaker Peter Ala Adjetey wrongly accused him during proceedings. After being denied the chance to respond despite support from the majority leader, he left for his office while colleagues continued legislative business.
The Effutu representative's...
Tanzania Standard Newspapers Limited and Xinhua News Agency have pledged to expand their partnership in media technology and journalist training during a delegation visit to TSN headquarters in Dar es Salaam. Managing Director Asha Dachi emphasized that collaboration between the outlets has strengthened international news distribution and professional exchanges while deepening ties between Tanzania and China.
Chief Editor Lyu Yansong expressed interest in broader cooperation across news operations and technology sectors, noting that Xinhua aims to inform global audiences about China while helping the nation understand international developments. Yansong congratulated TSN on reaching 95 years of operation and extended an invitation to...
Tanzania has filled 1,385 of 1,387 special seats reserved for women councilors following local government elections, according to Ramadhani Kailima, director at the Independent National Electoral Commission. The allocations followed legal frameworks governing district and municipal authorities under the 2024 Election Act, with distributions reflecting proportional vote shares earned by participating parties.
Five political organizations secured representation through the special seats arrangement: CCM, ACT-Wazalendo, CHAUMMA, CUF, and NCCR-Mageuzi. Two vacancies remain unfilled pending rerun elections in Mindu and Chamwino wards within Morogoro Municipality and Mzinga ward in Temeke Municipality, where voting was postponed after...
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