26 h. ago Police investigate alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu at Akwatia 

The Akwatia District Police Command on Thursday launched investigations into an alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the third National Vice Chairman of the opposition NPP at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. 

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37 h. ago Egyapa Mercer reprimands Azorka for assaulting NPP 3rd Vice Chairman at Akwatia

Former Tourism Minister and ex-MP for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has condemned the assault on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Third Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, allegedly carried out by supporters of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka.

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68 h. ago African Agriculture Group Faces Policy Influence Accusations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/A civil society organization has accused the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) of wielding inappropriate influence over agricultural policies across the continent, according to an investigative report released as AGRA hosts its African Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) published findings alleging that AGRA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/

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2 d. ago Jury clears Cardi B of assault allegations; Rapper fires back at frivolous suits

Rapper Cardi B has been found not liable by a Los Angeles jury in a high profile civil lawsuit that accused her of assault and battery during a 2018 nightclub incident.

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3 d. ago Japanese Beverage Giant Suntory CEO Steps Down Over Police Investigation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japanese-beverage-giant-suntory-ceo-steps-down-over-police-investigation/Takeshi Niinami, chairman and chief executive of Suntory Holdings, resigned Tuesday following a police investigation into his alleged possession of supplements containing illegal substances. The 66-year-old executive, who has led Japan’s major beverage company for over a decade, said he was unaware the supplements he purchased overseas were illegal in Japan. Fukuoka Prefectural Police launched […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japanese-beverage-giant-suntory-ceo-steps-down-over-police-investigation/

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3 d. ago Thomas Partey’s court appearance on rape charges adjourned to September 15

Thomas Partey’s court appearance on alleged rape and sexual assault charges has been adjourned to September 15.

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5 d. ago Police probe deadly clashes at Homowo Festival in Sowutuom and Anyaa

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to police, the disturbances erupted during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi after a misunderstanding broke out between supporters of two rival chiefs. The tension […]

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5 d. ago Ridge Hospital saga: Health Ministry stands firm on investigation report

The Ministry of Health has vigorously defended the thoroughness and integrity of its investigation into the alleged assault of nurse Rejoice Tsotso Bortei at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital.

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6 d. ago COP Lydia Donkor makes history as first Ghanaian elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee

Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has been elected to a four-year term as a member of the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.

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6 d. ago COP Lydia Yaako Donkor Becomes First Ghanaian Woman Elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop-lydia-yaako-donkor-becomes-first-ghanaian-woman-elected-to-interpol-africa-committee/Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has made history as the first Ghanaian — and the only woman — elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee. COP Donkor’s four-year term marks a significant milestone for Ghana and for women […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop-lydia-yaako-donkor-becomes-first-ghanaian-woman-elected-to-interpol-africa-committee/

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7 d. ago Ridge Hospital assault: Health workers given ‘raw deal’ – Greater Accra GRNMA Chairman

The Greater Accra Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has strongly criticised the committee report on the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital Trauma Centre, describing it as “a raw deal” for health workers. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Asare said both the Health Ministry and […]

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8 d. ago 2 police officers in court for allegedly abetting to steal 16 rifles

Two lance corporals have been put before an Accra circuit court for allegedly abetting to steal of 16 CZ assault rifles belonging to the Ghana Police Service.

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8 d. ago Health Ministry dismisses claims of bias in Ridge Hospital assault investigation

The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that the committee investigating the alleged assault on a nurse at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) overlooked the testimony of the doctor who first assessed her.

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8 d. ago GRNMA raised credibility issues with Ridge assault probe; insist nurse was diagnosed with polycontusion

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has challenged aspects of the ministerial committee’s findings on the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital, insisting that the official medical diagnosis recorded was polycontusion.

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8 d. ago Ridge assault probe flawed as key doctor was sidelined – GRNMA

The Greater Accra Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has questioned the credibility of the Ministry of Health’s investigation into the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital.

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9 d. ago 6 major highlights as Ridge Hospital assault probe exposes staff shortages, faulty equipment, others

The Ministry of Health’s investigative committee has released its findings on the alleged assault incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) on August 17, 2025.

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1 week ago Ridge Hospital assault probe committee set to present report today

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the committee established to investigate the alleged assault on health workers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) will submit its report today, Monday, August 25.

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2 w. ago Nurse Files GH₵7 Million Lawsuit Against Social Media Personality Following Hospital Assault

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-files-gh%e2%82%b57-million-lawsuit-against-social-media-personality-following-hospital-assault/A nurse from Greater Accra Regional Hospital has initiated legal action against social media influencer Ralph Saint Williams, seeking significant compensation for alleged physical assault and defamation. Rejoice Tsotso Bortei filed the lawsuit through the Accra High Court following an August 17 incident involving relatives of a patient at the medical facility. The writ of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-files-gh%e2%82%b57-million-lawsuit-against-social-media-personality-following-hospital-assault/

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2 w. ago Ridge Hospital nurse sues social media activist Ralph Saint Williams for GH₵7m over assault and defamation

A nurse at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), Rejoice Tsotsoo Bortei, has filed a lawsuit against social media activist Ralph Saint Williams, popularly known as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian, over allegations of assault and defamation.

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2 w. ago A/R police impounds weapons and ammunition from abandoned vehicle

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun investigations after recovering firearms and ammunition from an abandoned vehicle on the Aputuoagya–Bekwai Road.

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