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Government Targets 1,200MW Thermal Capacity By 2029 To Cut Cost Of Power
Government is targeting the procurement of 1,200 megawatts (MW) of combined-cycle thermal power capacity by 2029 as part of efforts to reduce the cost of electricity and strengthen energy security. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, said the project is expected to provide additional capacity while supporting government’s broader objective of…
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Wontumi Withdraws From NPP Chairmanship Race, Urges Support For Bawumia
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s national chairmanship race. In a statement dated Monday, August 24, Chairman Wontumi said the decision was taken after “many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations” with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and…
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John Dumelo Supports JHS Graduates With SHS Essentials In Ayawaso West
Ayawaso West Municipal MP, John Dumelo, has spent the past three days distributing essential items to JHS graduates in his constituency who are preparing to enter Senior High School. The items include trunks, mattresses, gari, sugar, cutlasses and sanitary pads for female students, among other basic necessities. The initiative is intended to ease the financial…
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Paying Rent Does Not Automatically Protect You From Eviction – Rent Control Warns Tenants
Acting Commissioner of Rent Control, Frederick Opoku, has warned tenants that paying rent does not automatically protect them from eviction. Speaking on Neat FM, Mr. Opoku said tenants could be evicted for certain behaviours, including bringing multiple men or women into a rented home. “This happens because, in our tradition, children learn from us. So,…
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GLOBAL MERCY HOSPITAL SHIP RETURNS TO GHANA AFTER 30 YEARS, DOCKS AT TEMA PORT
Tema — The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has returned to Ghana after 30 years, docking at the Tema Port for the fifth time. The ship is expected to spend 10 months in Ghana, during which it will provide between 1,950 and 2,600 free surgeries and 1,610 to 2,145 free dental treatments…
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31 YOUTH IN MPAKADAN ENROLLED UNDER THOMAS AMPEM SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mpakadan, Asuogyaman — Thirty-one (31) young people in Mpakadan have been enrolled in Hairdressing and Dressmaking under the Thomas Ampem Nyarko Skills Development and Youth Empowerment Program (TANSDYEP). The beneficiaries were officially enrolled at a ceremony held today at Mpakadan, where the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, was represented by his…
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OTI YAM FARMERS RAISE CONCERN OVER CHEAP BUYING, HIGHER RESALE PRICES IN ACCRA
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Yam farmers in the Oti Region have raised concerns over what they describe as exploitative buying prices offered by traders from Accra, Kumasi and other major cities. Checks by SK92News at the Tokurano Yam Market show that fresh yams, including the popular Puna variety, have started entering the market in large quantities,…
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Dorfor Queen Mothers Union Holds Development Talks With Fintey People
Fintey, Asuogyaman — The leadership of the Dorfor Queen Mothers Union on Friday, August 21, embarked on a community engagement at Fintey to champion development, moral discipline, and responsible parenting among residents. The engagement, led by the President of the Union, Mama Afibaa Agbovi V, brought together mothers, young women, parents and opinion leaders in…
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STOP COMPARING YOUR FINANCES TO THE WRONG PEERS
By Dr. Dr. Ageorgia If you are comparing your finances to the wrong peers and colleagues, you can work hard, make progress, achieve everything on your bucket list, and still walk away believing you are behind. That is simply because being in the same age group as someone does not mean you are peers. Two…
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NAMIBIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TOURS HEALTH, AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM SITES IN VOLTA REGION
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia to Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, continued her familiarisation visit to the Volta Region on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with a tour of key health, agricultural, cultural and tourism sites. The second day of her three-day visit, aimed at exploring the region’s economic and…
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SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED AS PRESIDENT MAHAMA INSPECTS SITE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – President John Dramani Mahama yesterday inspected the Saglemi Housing site and announced new timelines for its completion. According to the President, developer LMI Holdings will complete 700 housing units by March 2027 and finish the first phase of 1,500 units by December 2027. Originally planned as 5,000 affordable homes under former President…
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HIGH-LEVEL EXPERTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS REPORTS ON MAHAMA’S 2027 AU CHAIRMANSHIP
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The High-Level Committee of Experts established by President John Dramani Mahama to develop a Strategy Document, Priority Pillars and Work Programme for his 2027 African Union Chairmanship has concluded its mandate. The Committee presented five reports to President Mahama at the Presidency on Friday. It was an honour to hand over the…
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TEACH CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE – DR. DR. AGEORGIA URGES AFRICAN FAMILIES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Financial and leadership consultant, Dr. Dr. Ageorgia, has called on African families to prioritize financial education for children as a sustainable solution to ending generational poverty. In an article titled *”Africa and Poverty”, Dr. Ageorgia noted that while most African parents desire a better future for their children, love and good intentions…
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SIX MEN HOSPITALISED AFTER CAR SINKS INTO BIRIM RIVER AT BIREMSO
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Six men have been hospitalized following an accident at Biremso on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, where a Toyota Corolla plunged into the Birim River. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Bunso Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at 09:04hrs. A team led by…
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MoFA ENGAGES POULTRY STAKEHOLDERS ON NEXT PHASE OF NKOKO NKETENKETE INITIATIVE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has engaged key stakeholders in the poultry sector to review progress under the Nkoko Nketenkete Initiative and to chart the course for its next phase of implementation. The stakeholder meeting was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Participants included officials from MoFA, the *Feed Ghana…
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GUAN CONGRESS RETURNS TO ANUM AFTER 30 YEARS TO CELEBRATE CULTURE AND HERITAGE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Guan Congress has returned to Anum after a 30-year break, bringing together Guan communities to celebrate their shared culture, heritage, and identity. I was honoured to join the Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, and the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Dzifa…
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JOHN DUMELO DRILLS BOREHOLE FOR ACCRA TRAINING COLLEGE AMID WATER SHORTAGE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Actor and politician John Dumelo has provided a new borehole for Accra Training College following a week-long water shortage that hit the campus. After learning about the water crisis at the college, Mr. Dumelo made arrangements for a borehole to be drilled to help address the challenge and ensure students and staff…
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NEW SMALL TOWN WATER SYSTEM COMMISSIONED FOR AKWAMUFIE TO ADDRESS WATER CHALLENGES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Residents of Akwamufie in the Asuogyaman District can now access clean water for domestic use following the commissioning of a new Small Town Water System. For years, the community has struggled with access to potable water. Residents were forced to spend considerable amounts buying water from tanker suppliers and transporting gallons by…
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HIV CASES ON THE RISE IN ASUOGYAMAN – DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTOR RAISES ALARM
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The District Health Director for Asuogyaman, Madam Rebecca Dede Bantey, has raised concerns over the increasing number of HIV/AIDS cases recorded in the district. Speaking at the commissioning of a potable water system at Akwamufie, Madam Bantey said health facilities across the Asuogyaman District continue to record a steady rise in HIV…
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ASHANTI TANKER DRIVERS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER BOST PLEDGES ACTION ON GRIEVANCES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Tanker drivers in the Ashanti Region have suspended their industrial action following assurances from BOST Energies to address complaints over faulty discharge meters and parking shortages. The strike, which began on Monday, 17 August 2026, was called off after an emergency meeting between the drivers’ association executives and BOST management. During the…
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TENSION AT TANOSO PALACE AS YOUTH CLASH WITH ANKOBEAHENE OVER ALLEGED GALAMSEY SEIZURES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – There was a scuffle this afternoon at the Tanoso Chief’s Palace between some youth of the community and the Tanoso Ankobeahene over allegations linked to illegal mining. The youth allege that the chief has been storming galamsey sites to seize “black and stones” belonging to miners, but fails to present the items…
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GES DENIES CANCELLATION OF FREE SHS, WARNS AGAINST GH¢1,500 ‘CHOP BOX’ SCAM
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the GES described the publication as…
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NAMIBIAN AMBASSADOR BEGINS 3-DAY TOUR OF VOLTA REGION
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ambassador of Namibia to Ghana, H.E. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has arrived in the Volta Region for a three-day tour aimed at exploring trade, investment and economic opportunities. She was received at the Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council (VRCC) by the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, and other key officials. Welcoming the Ambassador…
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MAHAMA: GHANA COULD SOON GET REFRESHED CEDI BANKNOTES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana could soon introduce refreshed cedi banknotes as the Bank of Ghana considers upgrading the currency’s security features. Speaking during his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper East Region, President Mahama said the country’s currency is “long overdue” for a refresh, as counterfeiters can study…
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27-YEAR-OLD “SPIRITUALIST” ARRESTED IN GA SOUTH OVER ALLEGED RITUAL ABDUCTION ATTEMPT
DAILY NEWSFLASH – A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by residents at Atiaa near Lamptey Mills in the Ga South Municipality for allegedly attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl for ritual purposes. The suspect, identified only as “C Prof”, was reportedly seen dragging the girl into an uncompleted building believed to be his shrine. Alarmed…
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DUMELO WARNS AKATSI YOUTH OVER RISING DRUG ABUSE THREAT
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Hon. John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has issued a stern warning to the youth of Akatsi over the rising threat of drug abuse in the municipality. Speaking during a visit to Akatsi Green Villa, the actor and politician expressed grave concern over the growing misuse of substances among young people.…
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DUMBELO BUYS 10,000 BOWLS OF GARI FROM VOLTA WOMEN TO SUPPORT SHS STUDENTS
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Hon. John Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has purchased over 10,000 bowls of gari from women in the Volta Region to support students in his constituency preparing for Senior High School. The gari forms part of the school supplies being provided to the students ahead of their SHS journey.…
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REAL DEMOGRAPHIC EXPLAINER NO GLOBAL “MAN SHORTAGE” – UN DATA SHOWS BALANCED POPULATION
DAILY NEWSFLASH – A viral message claiming the UN reported a shortage of men worldwide in Q3 2026 is false. According to the UN World Population Prospects 2026, global population stands at approximately 8.1 billion. The male-to-female ratio remains almost equal at about 101 men to 100 women. Experts say there is no credible data…
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Hon. Charles Agbeve Fulfills Pledge, Donates Corn Mill to Ziope SHS
AGOTIME-ZIOPE – The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope Constituency, Hon. Charles Agbeve, has fulfilled his pledge to support both Senior High Schools in the constituency with corn mills to help reduce the cost of food preparation. On Monday, 17th August 2026, the MP presented a brand-new corn mill to Ziope Senior High School. This completes…
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BREAKING NEWS: TRAGIC INCIDENT AT SINOSTON DOFOR NEW LONDON CLAIMS LIFE OF LONG-SERVING WORKER, NOAH
NEW LONDON – The Sinoston Dofor New London community is in mourning this morning following a tragic workplace accident that claimed the life of Noah, one of the facility’s long-serving and beloved workers. What Happened The incident occurred at the start of operations today when a loader driver was operating machinery within the facility. In…
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Weak enforcement, poor labs driving Ghana’s food-safety crisis
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said Ghana’s food-safety crisis is being driven less by a lack of laws than by weak enforcement, inadequate laboratory capacity, and the failure to keep regulation in step with emerging risks. The Association said Ghana already had a regulatory framework covering food safety, including the Public Health Act, 2012,…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates GHS100,000 to Battor Catholic Hospital for Kindergarten Project
Battor, North Tongu – The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated GHS100,000.00 towards the construction of a kindergarten facility at the Battor Catholic Hospital. The donation was made during the official launch of the hospital’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the event, Hon. Ablakwa announced that the Government of…
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VOLTA REGIONAL COMMUNICATION OUTFIT BEGINS PROJECT MONITORING TOUR IN NORTH TONGU
North Tongu District, Volta Region – The Volta Regional Communication Outfit, led by *Regional Communication Officer, Kafui Agbleze, and his Deputy, Del Bright Kugbeadzor, has commenced a regional tour to monitor and document ongoing government projects across the Volta Region. The exercise began in *North Tongu District, where the team is assessing infrastructure projects being…
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NORTH TONGU ATHLETES RECEIVE BRANDED SPORTS KITS AHEAD OF 55TH ANNUAL BASIC SCHOOL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Mepe, North Tongu District – Young athletes representing North Tongu District have received a major morale boost with the presentation of branded sports kits ahead of the 55th Annual Basic School Sports Festival. The donation was made on Friday, 14th August 2026 at the North Tongu Education Directorate, Mepe, by the Member of Parliament and…
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ASUOGYAMAN DISTRICT ASSEMBLY EMPOWERS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT
Atimpoku, Eastern Region – The Asuogyaman District Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion and sustainable livelihoods with a livelihood support programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) held on Thursday, 14 August 2026. The presentation ceremony was led by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, in collaboration with the District NADMO Director and staff…
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YEA DIRECTOR URGES FIANKOMA YOUTH TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fiankoma, Amansie Central District – The District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) for Amansie District, Mr. John Ankrah, has called on young people in Fiankoma and surrounding communities to prioritize education, skills development and entrepreneurship as they seek to shape the future of their area. The call was made during the launch of…
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MAN ALLEGEDLY BURNT TO DEATH AFTER ACCUSATION OF KILLING WIFE AT BRODI
Brodi, Bono Region – A 50-year-old man, Kwame Jack, has allegedly been burnt to death by irate youth at Brodi in the Tain District after he was accused of killing his 43-year-old wife, Abena Donkor. The tragic incident occurred between Monday night and Tuesday, following a reported misunderstanding between the couple. How the Incident Unfolded…
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DVLA COMMISSIONS 25TH OFFICE IN ASUOGYAMAN AS HON. THOMAS AMPEM NYARKO LAUNCHES FREE DRIVER’S LICENCE SUPPORT FOR 500 CONSTITUENTS
Akosombo, Eastern Region – Residents of Asuogyaman District have welcomed a major boost in public service delivery following the commissioning of a new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) office in the constituency. The facility is the 25th out of 40 offices the Authority promised to establish nationwide as part of its decentralization agenda. Services…
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DVLA Commissions 25th Office in Asuogyaman to Bring Services Closer to Residents
Akosombo, Eastern Region – The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has successfully commissioned its new office in Asuogyaman, the *25th out of 40 offices the Authority promised to establish nationwide. The commissioning marks a major milestone in DVLA’s decentralization agenda aimed at reducing travel burdens and improving access to licensing services across the country.…
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A Promise Kept: Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko Donates GHS 30,000 to Repair Asuogyaman National Ambulance
Akosombo, Asuogyaman – Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has fulfilled his pledge to repair the Asuogyaman National Ambulance stationed at Akosombo, with a donation of GHS 30,000. The intervention follows an urgent appeal made during the MP’s recent volleyball tournament in the constituency. While serving as Master of Ceremonies, the host,…
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Complete Abandoned Projects During UTAS Visit
Navrongo, Upper East Region – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to completing abandoned public projects across the country, citing the ongoing four-storey central laboratory complex at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, UTAS, Navrongo as a key example. The President made the remarks on Thursday, August 13, 2026, during an inspection…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates GHS100,000 to Battor Catholic Hospital for Kindergarten Project
Battor, North Tongu – The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated GHS100,000.00 towards the construction of a kindergarten facility at the Battor Catholic Hospital. The donation was made during the official launch of the hospital’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the event, Hon. Ablakwa announced that the Government of…
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Mahama Announces Construction of Bolgatanga Airport to Begin by End of 2026
By Daily Newsflash | Upper East Region Published: August 12, 2026 President John Dramani Mahama has announced that construction of the Bolgatanga Airport is scheduled to commence by the end of 2026 and will be completed within 24 months. The proposed airport is designed to accommodate up to 100,000 passengers annually and is expected to…
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Ho Assembly Destroys Expired Food and Drinks Seized from Warehouses
By Daily Newsflash | Volta Region Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Adomonline The Environmental Health Department of the Ho Municipal Assembly has confiscated and destroyed cartons and packs of expired and unwholesome food and beverage products found at two retail outlets and warehouses within the municipality. How the products were seized* According to Adomonline, the…
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Energy Minister Jinapor Inspects Emergency Repairs on Damaged Tema-Achimota 161kV Transmission Tower
By Daily Newsflash | Energy Desk Published: August 12, 2026* Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, together with his Deputy, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, have inspected ongoing emergency restoration works on a section of the Tema-Achimota 161kV double circuit transmission lines. The inspection follows damage to one of the transmission towers…
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Mama Afibaa Agbovi V Calls for Queen Mothers’ Union to Establish Factory and Create Jobs in Dorfor
By Daily Newsflash | Volta Region Published: August 12, 2026 Mama Afibaa Agbovi V, Queen Mother of Dorfor Podoe Amanfrom, has called for a strong union among Queen Mothers to help their chiefs drive development in Dorfor and its surrounding communities. Addressing a gathering of Queen Mothers, Mama Agbovi said the main goal of forming…
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FOOD VENDOR WRONGFULLY JAILED FOR 4 YEARS REGAINS FREEDOM, GETS GH¢20,000 TO START OVER
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 12, 2026 A 67-year-old food vendor, Ama Forson, is finally free after spending 4 years and 7 months in prison over a conviction that has now been overturned. The case Madam Forson was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison for possession of narcotic drugs. After years…
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SUSPECTED THIEF ARRESTED BY DZOGADZE YOUTH, HANDED OVER TO ABOR POLICE
By Daily Newsflash | Akatsi South, Volta Region Published: August 12, 2026 A young man has been apprehended by the youth of Dzogadze in connection with alleged stealing. What happened The suspect, identified as Sakora from Agorweme in the Akatsi South Municipality, believed to be in his late 20s to early 30s, was arrested on…
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IMAM FINALLY ARRESTED OVER INCITEFUL COMMENTS
By Daily Newsflash | Kumasi Published: August 12, 2026 The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested Masud Abdullah, 35, over a viral video in which he allegedly made statements advocating violence. What happened According to Police, the suspect, an Imam, made the statements while delivering a sermon at…
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APOSTLE ARRESTED OVER OFFENSIVE COMMENTS ABOUT PROPHET MOHAMMED
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 12, 2026 The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Ghana Police Service says it has arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, alias Apostle Daniel JY Adjei. Why he was arrested Police say the suspect was seen in a video making derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed. He…
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