18 h. ago Galamsey Clampdown: Ankobra River patrol records success, over 150 changfangs destroyed

The Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), has reported a significant reduction in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Ankobra River, particularly in the Gwira area. This follows a successful joint security operation, during which over 150 Changfang machines were destroyed, alongside the dismantling of makeshift camps and the seizure […]

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60 h. ago Police reviews operational capacity to combat Cybercrime and emerging security threats

In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a surge in cyber-related offenses, as well as organized robbery syndicates, posing fresh challenges to national security and public safety. To address this, the Police Administration has initiated a comprehensive review of its operational capacity to effectively respond to rising sophisticated crimes such as cyber fraud, armed robbery, and […]

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66 h. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

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3 d. ago 2 arrested for unlawful firearms possession in Ashanti Region

The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms. The suspects, identified as Acheampong Kwadwo, 21, and James Antwi Adjei, 24, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday at a known criminal hideout in Nweneso, Trabuom, and Nkwawie, following […]

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4 d. ago EC confirms security assurance ahead of Ablekuma North rerun

The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Bossman Asare, has affirmed that the Ghana Police Service and the National Election Security Taskforce have pledged to ensure security before, during, and after the upcoming Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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4 d. ago A/R: Illegal abortion clinic, unlicensed drugstore uncovered in Asawase

An illegal abortion clinic and an unlicensed drugstore have been uncovered in the deep slum of the Asawase enclave in the Ashanti region. The illegal facilities, both situated in the densely populated slum along the Peleele Stream in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, were found to be operating without regulatory approval, raising grave public health and […]

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4 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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5 d. ago National Security yet to make an arrest after seizure of 12 gold

Four months after a major security operation uncovered 12 containers filled with gold bars, foreign currency, and other contraband items in Sapeiman, the Interior Minister tells Parliament National Security is yet to arrest the perpetrators.

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5 d. ago A/R: 2 police officers, one other die in gory accident at Adanwomaso, 2 in critical condition

A gory accident at Adanwomaso in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed three lives, with two others in critical condition.

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5 d. ago GJA Dispute Adjudication Committee urges delay of A/R swearing

The Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has formally requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony for the Ashanti Region executives following a petition challenging the results of the June 30 regional elections.

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5 d. ago One injured in clash between Manso Mpatasie residents and National Security in illegal mining crackdown

One person is injured in a clash between national security operatives and residents of Manso Mpatasie in the Amansie South District of Ashanti Region.

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6 d. ago Samdakus opposes use of ‘Kumawood’ name in new Ashanti film group

Ghanaian film producer Samuel Darko, known in the industry as Samdakus, has expressed displeasure over the use of the name Kumawood in a new filmmakers’ association formed in the Ashanti Region.

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7 d. ago EKAJ Educational Fund partners UCC to train local artisans to improve standards

Artisans in the Asante Akyem South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have received training to enhance the standard of work delivered to their clients.

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7 d. ago NSMQ 2025: No Biology student? No problem! Wa SHS books national spot with ICT duo

Wa Senior High School has once again proven that strategy and self-belief can trump convention. In a surprising yet commanding performance at the Upper West regional qualifiers of the 2025 NSMQ, Wa SHS secured a spot at the national championship, without any biology students on stage.

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7 d. ago NSMQ 2025: St. Francis Xavier Jnr. Seminary qualifies for nationals, but disappointed with performance

Two-time national finalists, St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS, have secured a spot at the 2025 NSMQ Championship after winning their regional qualifier in the Upper West Region, though the victory came with mixed emotions.

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7 d. ago NACOC and FDA raid Offinso hideout to shut illegal cannabis liqueur factory

A secret cannabis-infused liqueur factory has been shut down by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a joint operation at Ntiribuoho in the Offinso Municipality, Ashanti Region.

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9 d. ago NSMQ 2025: Nyakrom SHTS crushes competition in silent but dominant NSMQ performance

Nyakrom Senior High Technical School has cruised to a commanding victory in the second contest of the day at the 2025 Central Regional qualifiers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), firmly securing their spot in the national championship.

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1 week ago Ayoum community appeals for fixing of collapsed bridge to ease commuting

The Ayoum Community located between the Oforikrom and the Bosomtwe districts in the Ashanti Region, are faced with transportation challenges due to stalled fixing of a collapsed bridge in the area.

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1 week ago Commercial use of tricycles still illegal – Judge reminds operators 

The Presiding Judge of the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has reminded the public, especially tricycle (Pragia) riders, against the use of that vehicle for commercial purposes. 

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1 week ago Security guard jailed for stealing €5,600 from NHIS Head Office

A security guard who stole €5,600 from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Head Office in Accra has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court.

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