17 h. ago Three Suspected Armed Robbers Killed in Christmas Eve Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The men were part of a five-member gang allegedly preparing to launch attacks along the Anwiankwanta to Obuasi road. Police received intelligence on December 24, 2025, that the gang […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/

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39 h. ago Ashanti: Police kill 3 suspected robbers during shootout at Anwiankwanta on Christmas Eve

Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with the police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The three were part of a gang of five who reportedly opened fire on the police when they saw them. The remaining two are on the run. Following […]

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39 h. ago Three suspected armed robbers shot dead by Police in Ashanti region

Police in the Ashanti South Regional Command have shot dead three suspected armed robbers who attempted a highway robbery between Anwiankwanta and Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. Two others reportedly escaped arrest. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command revealed that intelligence indicated suspects Seidu, Tijani, and others—wanted in connection with several robberies and killings in […]

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3 d. ago Ashanti Region: NADMO prioritises preventive measures to reduce road carnage

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has intensified preventive interventions to curb the rising incidence of road accidents in the Ashanti Region, with a focused operation on accident-prone sections of the Kumasi–Accra Highway.

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4 d. ago Ashanti Region: NADMO prioritises preventive measures to reduce road carnage  

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has intensified preventive interventions to curb the rising incidence of road accidents in the Ashanti Region, with a focused operation on accident-prone sections of the Kumasi–Accra Highway. 

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4 d. ago Imperial General Assurance supports Ashanti School for the Deaf Girls with Menstrual Hygiene Products

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imperial-general-assurance-supports-ashanti-school-for-the-deaf-girls-with-menstrual-hygiene-products/In a major move to promote dignity, confidence, and uninterrupted education for girls living with disabilities, Imperial General Assurance, Ghana’s fastest-growing insurance company, has donated a three-month supply of menstrual hygiene products to the Ashanti School for the Deaf at Gyamase in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region. The donation, done in partnership […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imperial-general-assurance-supports-ashanti-school-for-the-deaf-girls-with-menstrual-hygiene-products/

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4 d. ago PUWU issues ultimatum over illegal takeover of Ghana Water lands in Ashanti Region

The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has issued a firm ultimatum to relevant authorities to halt the illegal takeover and demolition of Ghana Water Ltd (GWCL) properties in the Ashanti Region.

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6 d. ago Christian Service University inaugurates Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante as first chancellor

The Christian Service University (CSU) in Kumasi has installed Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Kwaku Asante as its first Chancellor, marking a major milestone in the institution’s five-decade history. The investiture, held in the Ashanti Region, reflects CSU’s renewed commitment to strengthening academic excellence and expanding its footprint in Ghana’s tertiary education landscape. Most Rev. Prof. Asante — a distinguished theologian, academic, and former Chairman of the National Peace Council — becomes the first to assume the newly created chancellorship.

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6 d. ago PUWU threatens industrial action over illegal takeover of Ghana Water Lands in Ashanti region

The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has issued a stern ultimatum to the government and management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), threatening to "advise ourselves" if illegal demolitions and encroachments on the company’s properties in the Ashanti Region are not stopped by the end of the year. In a press release dated December 12, 2025, the Union stated that despite high-level interventions, including appeals to the Government Transition Committee and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, private developers have intensified the destruction of staff bungalows and seizure of company lands.

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6 d. ago Ghana Deports 68 Foreign Nationals After Criminal Convictions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-68-foreign-nationals-after-criminal-convictions/Ghana has deported 68 African nationals from the Ashanti Region following court rulings on criminal activities, including involvement in the Q-Net scam, prostitution, and fraud. The deportations were announced Thursday by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The 68 individuals deported include 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, seven Benin nationals, three Ivorians, and three Burkinabe nationals. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-68-foreign-nationals-after-criminal-convictions/

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7 d. ago Manso Nyankomase miners allege military extortion and harassment during reclamation exercise

Some licensed miners of the National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association at Manso Nyankomase in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region are accusing the military of harassment and extortion in the community.

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8 d. ago FDA busts fake diaper manufacturing warehouse in Ashanti Region

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Ashanti Region has uncovered a fake diaper manufacturing warehouse operating in an unwholesome and unhygienic environment, the latest in a series of enforcement actions targeting counterfeit diapers across Ghana. The operation forms part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on fake and unregistered diapers—products authorities say are linked […]

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9 d. ago We must protect our own – Adutwum spokesperson calls for Ashanti solidarity

The spokesperson for New Patriotic Party presidential aspirant Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has urged delegates of the party in the Ashanti Region to close ranks behind the Bosomtwe Member of Parliament, describing the flagbearer contest as a defining moment for the region’s political relevance and unity.

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9 d. ago FDA shuts down 7 Foreign shops in Kumasi over unapproved, foreign

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Ashanti Region has shut down seven Chinese-owned shops in Kumasi after discovering unregistered products labelled in foreign languages, a move officials say is aimed at protecting consumers ahead of the festive season. The operation took place at the Ahodwo enclave, specifically the area popularly known as Chinatown, where FDA officers seized goods and closed shops alleged to be selling items that had not gone through the Authority’s approval process. Speaking to the media after the swoop, the Ashanti Regional Head of the FDA, Nathaniel Kwabena Nkrumah, advised consumers to take extra precautions when buying food, cosmetics, and household products on the market.

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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 Military Warrant Officer arrested over alleged illegal firearms sale in Ashanti Region

A Warrant Officer Class II of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell firearms to a civilian in the Ashanti Region.

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1 week ago Gunmen open fire on a bus in Walewale, two critically injured

Two people have been reportedly shot after gunmen opened fire on a bus travelling from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region to Ashanti Region's capital, Kumasi.

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1 week ago Ashanti Region: Military officer arrested over alleged illegal sale of firearms

A Warrant Officer Class II of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested in the Ashanti Region for allegedly attempting to sell high-powered firearms and ammunition to civilians, following an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID).

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1 week ago Kpandai: NDC to proceed with campaign, suspension doesn’t mean cancellation – Computer

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects following a viral video showing the physical abuse of an 11-year-old girl at Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region.

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1 week ago Fire outbreaks decline by 13% in Ashanti Region between 2024 and 2025

The Ghana National Fire Service has announced a 13percent decline in cases of fire outbreaks in the Ashanti Region. The service recorded 1,040 fire incidents between January and November 2024, compared with 903 cases over the same period in 2025. This represents a reduction of 137 incidents, or roughly 13.17 %. Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Peter Tetteh, attributed the improvement to a combination of proactive measures and community engagement.

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