7 d. ago AMA Boss Leads Task Force to Arrest Six Drivers Over Unapproved Fares

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city. The operation, which commenced around 5:30 pm, began at the COCOBOD section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/

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1 week ago Nigeria Police Arrest Suspect Over Microsoft Phishing Attacks Targeting Corporate Users

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-police-arrest-suspect-over-microsoft-phishing-attacks-targeting-corporate-users/Nigeria Police Force arrested Okitipi Samuel Thursday over alleged involvement in a sophisticated phishing operation targeting Microsoft 365 users across multiple countries, following collaboration with international law enforcement agencies including the FBI. Force Public Relations Officer Chief Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the arrest during a briefing in Abuja, detailing investigations by the National Cybercrime Centre. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-police-arrest-suspect-over-microsoft-phishing-attacks-targeting-corporate-users/

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1 week ago Six drivers arrested as AMA boss enforces approved public transport fares

Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city.

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1 week ago 380 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares ahead of Christmas

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that were not approved by the authorities. According to him, the operation began in November 2025 as part of a broader effort to enforce fare regulations during the Christmas season. He also revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council is in talks with the Ministry of Transport to secure additional bus support for the Christmas festivities. In a Facebook post, the Minister stated that "since last month, 380 drivers have been arrested for charging an unapproved fee. We’re also in talks with the Ministry of Transport for bus support.

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1 week ago Six drivers arrested in Accra for charging unapproved transport fares

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed the arrest of six commercial drivers on Wednesday, December 17, during a task force operation led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, aimed at enforcing compliance with approved transport fares across the city.

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2 w. ago Accra task force directed to clamp down on commercial drivers charging unapproved fares

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has revealed that the newly deployed 11-member task force in Accra has been directed to identify commercial drivers who extort passengers by charging unapproved fares.

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2 w. ago Drivers charging illegal fares forced our hand – Transport minister on new peak

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says the government introduced the new rush-hour bus service because many commercial drivers have abandoned their terminals in order to charge unapproved fares, leaving thousands of commuters stranded every evening.

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