Three men face multiple criminal charges after their arrest in connection with deadly chieftaincy violence that erupted in the Bono Region community of Sampa.
Authorities detained Alhassan Issah, 25, Luis Kwame Antwi, 24, and Yussif Ahmed during intelligence operations conducted on November 4 at various locations where the suspects had concealed themselves. The Bono Regional Police Command brought charges against the trio for conspiracy, assault, theft, property destruction and inflicting bodily harm. District Court Magistrate Eric Danning ordered them held in custody until their next court appearance, scheduled for November 10. Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah confirmed in an official statement released on November 5 that police...
A suspect arrested for allegedly killing a man with a knife sparked violent unrest that destroyed a police station in Ghana's Ketu North Municipality.
Kofi Agbavitor stands accused of fatally stabbing 32-year-old Julius Sablah, known locally as D-Black, during an attack at Ehi-Zongo on Monday evening. Officers discovered the victim motionless with a severe neck wound around 8:30 p.m. and transported his body to St. Anthony Hospital morgue for examination. Agbavitor later appeared at the Ehi station carrying a machete and requesting protection from an angry crowd. When police detained him, furious residents surrounded the building and demanded his release. After officers refused, the group threw rocks that damaged the structure and...
A former legislator has called upon Ghana's first lady to ensure authorities prosecute a man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in the Upper East Region.
Dr Freda Prempeh, who previously served in parliament and founded the Ultimate Women Foundation, expressed alarm over allegations that 47-year-old Sulley Fongo attacked sisters ages five and seven in Bawku. The former minister told reporters during an interview in Duayaw-Nkwanta that Lordina Mahama should use her influence to guarantee justice for the children and their relatives. Prempeh stated the case left her shocked and dismayed, particularly given what she described as an insufficient response from security officials. She urged multiple organizations to become...
Police in Ghana's Oti Region have opened an inquiry after a 42-year-old resident was taken against his will near a medical facility in Dambai.
Fuseini Mohammed disappeared on Thursday, October 21, 2025, while traveling by motorcycle with his spouse close to the Evangelical Presbyterian clinic. Deputy Superintendent John Nchor, who serves as acting regional public affairs officer, confirmed authorities are pursuing several leads to find Mohammed and identify those responsible for his abduction. Officers have launched search operations aimed at locating the missing man and capturing suspects connected to the incident.
The Ghana Police Service is requesting assistance from residents who may possess useful information about the case...
A transportation facility in Greater Accra's Krowor Municipality has deteriorated into a location where illegal narcotics are openly sold and consumed, forcing travelers to avoid the premises entirely.
The Nungua Lorry Station was built to address transit difficulties but has been overtaken by individuals dealing substances such as cocaine, marijuana, tramadol and other drugs. Commuters report preferring to wait along nearby streets instead of entering the terminal due to safety concerns about theft and harassment. Gifty, who travels through the area regularly, explained that passengers choose roadside pickup points to prevent bag snatching. Vendors and vehicle areas have been occupied by people selling unlicensed products and...
Authorities arrested a fugitive in California more than ten years after he allegedly murdered his spouse in South Florida.
Ramone O'Neil Clayton, age 41, was taken into custody on October 27 by a joint law enforcement team consisting of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Task Force, FBI agents and U.S. Marshals Service personnel. Police in Miami Gardens had sought Clayton since 2012 following the fatal shooting of Stephanie Ulette Clayton, his 35-year-old wife. The incident occurred on September 23 that year inside a residence located on Northwest 207th Street during a social event attended by multiple people who witnessed the attack. Clayton left the location in a car before officers arrived at the scene.
Investigators...
Jimmy Kimmel has established a donation center on his Hollywood studio lot in response to potential disruptions affecting federal food assistance programs. The late-night host created the Big Beautiful Food Bank after the government shutdown threatened funding for SNAP benefits, which serve more than 42 million Americans nationwide.
The facility accepts contributions of shelf-stable food items, baby supplies and personal care products. A senior SNAP official named Ronald Ward has cautioned that without a budget resolution, the program may lack sufficient resources to distribute benefits during the current month. Kimmel announced the initiative through social media, noting that reduced access to food assistance programs would create...
Democrats achieved sweeping victories across multiple states during off-year elections, capturing gubernatorial positions and legislative seats in regions previously dominated by Republicans. The results suggest voters prioritized practical governance over partisan conflict.
Virginia elected Abigail Spanberger as its first female governor after the former CIA officer secured 58 percent support against her Republican opponent. Democrats expanded their presence in the state legislature by gaining 13 additional House of Delegates positions. Georgia voters selected two Democrats for Public Service Commission seats, marking the party's first statewide constitutional victories since 2006. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard each won their...
A technology-focused mobility firm has urged West African nations to modernize their cross-border transportation networks after documenting widespread inefficiencies during an extensive research journey through the region.
Jama Onwubuariri, who co-founded and leads Trucks Transit Parks Limited, spent four weeks traveling 6,000 kilometers from Lagos through the Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast and Liberia. His assessment uncovered persistent obstacles that slow commerce along one of the continent's most heavily used trade corridors. The evaluation revealed insufficient parking areas for commercial vehicles, forcing operators to use hazardous, informal roadside locations. Border stations continue relying on...
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