Technical Challenges, Faulty Underground Cable Causing Blackout in Parts of Sekondi-Takoradi – ECG

Sekondi-Takoradi: The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region has attributed the recent power outages in parts of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis to some technical challenges and a faulty underground cable. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Awal Boye, Western Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of ECG, stated that the technical issue was localized … Read more

Police Launch Road Safety Crackdown in Western North Region

Accra: The Western North Regional Police Command has launched a special operation targeting reckless motorcycle and tricycle riders to reduce road accidents. Led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr Francis Kwame Tsidi, the operation focused on the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality and aimed to address the rise in crashes caused by irresponsible riding practices. According to … Read more

ECG Equipment Thief Jailed Five Years

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector, to five years in prison for stealing property belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Delali pleaded guilty to charges of ‘interfering with supplier distribution system and stealing.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the presiding judge, Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, noted it … Read more

Mobile Banker Jailed Five Years for Stealing GHC70,840

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old mobile banker, Aziz Suleman, to five years imprisonment for stealing GHS70,840 from Abii National Savings and Loans. Suleman, charged with stealing, pleaded guilty and was convicted by Mr. Jojo Amoah Hagan, who also ordered him to refund GHS58,840. He had earlier paid GHS12,000 to the police … Read more

Rainstorm Leaves Over 200 Homeless in Twifo Atti-Morkwa District

Twifo Atti-Morkwa: A severe rainstorm that began on Sunday and continued into Monday has left more than 200 residents homeless across four communities in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region. The affected areas, Twifo Pimponso, Nsuakyire, Twifo 34, and Twifo Nuamakurom, experienced significant flooding, which caused road blockages and the collapse of numerous … Read more