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Inside Nsawam Prison: Ex-inmate shares shocking revelations [Watch]
A former inmate has provided an insider’s view of life inside Nsawam Prison, shedding light on the internal hierarchy, strict rules, and alleged illegal activities within the facility. Speaking on Y’asetenam on Asempa FM, the ex-convict explained that power within the cells is largely controlled by “cell leaders,” who...
Nigerian woman remanded for human trafficking, illegal entry into Ghana
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 43-year-old Nigerian woman into custody after convicting her on charges of human trafficking and illegal entry into Ghana. The accused, Eugenia Ifeoma, pleaded guilty to two counts of human trafficking and guilty with explanation to a charge of illegal entry. According to prosecuto...
President Mahama writes: We have always called it a crime
Earlier this month, my country celebrated its 69th Independence Day. In my address to the nation, I invoked the courage and conviction of our founding leaders, who stood firm in the face of immense adversity to secure our freedom. Kwame Nkrumah reminded us that political independence without transforming the global sys...
Fear grips Banka-Busuafise after one is shot dead, two beheaded in two weeks
Residents of Banka-Busuafise, a community near Ashalaja in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, are living in fear following a series of violent incidents that have left three people dead within two weeks. The attacks, believed to be linked to suspected landguard activities, have heightened tensions i...
Mason jailed eight years for robbing pharmacist
The Kwadaso Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region has sentenced a 35-year-old mason to eight years’ imprisonment for robbing a pharmacist at Denchemuoso, near Kwadaso. Michael Okyere, the convict, pleaded not guilty to the charge but was convicted after a full trial presided over by Jephthar Appau. Police Chief Inspect...
Panic in Banka-Busuafise as three killed, two beheaded in two weeks
Panic has gripped residents of Banka-Busuafise near Ashalaja in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra region, following the brutal killings of three people, including two beheadings, within the space of two weeks.
33 girls rescued from trafficking, forced to pay up to GH¢20,000 for freedom
Thirty-three girls and young women have been rescued from trafficking and sexual exploitation in a weekend operation, with survivors telling investigators they were allegedly made to pay up to GH¢20,000 to secure their freedom.
Voxy driver in viral video jailed for careless driving
A Toyota Voxy driver who was captured on video has been sentenced to two months imprisonment in hard labour by the La Motor Court for flouting traffic regulations.
Abronye DC granted GHC100,000 bail by Accra High Court after remand dispute
The Accra High Court has granted bail to the Bono Regional Chairman of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC. He was released on bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties after a hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Abronye DC had previously been remanded into custody by Circui...
Murder of Indian national in Kumasi: three more arrested, key exhibits retrieved
The police have arrested three additional suspects in connection with the killing of an Indian national whose body was discovered in the boot of an abandoned vehicle in the Ashanti Region last month, authorities said on Friday. The latest arrests bring the number of suspects in custody to four as investigators intensif...
Arabic teacher declared wanted for defiling two minors at Fijai Zongo mosque
The Western Regional Police Command has declared a man named Sule Anas wanted in connection with the defilement and unnatural carnal knowledge of two minors at Fijai Zongo Central, near Sekondi. The suspect was employed by community leaders in Fijai Zongo Central to teach their children Arabic on weekends. According to...
Police arrest 6 women in child trafficking syndicate, rescue 3 victims
The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a child trafficking case and rescued a 10-month-old infant following the reported disappearance of a 7-year-old girl at Kasoa in the Central Region.