Day: July 8, 2025

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 38-year-old private bailiff to four years imprisonment in hard labour for forging the signature of a retired judge for an attempted fraudulent transaction. Kojo Budu Jackson forged a district court order on a certificate of divorce under the hand of a former judge of the Ejisu District Court in the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Jackson denied the offence related to the forgery of a judicial service document but later changed his plea to guilty when prosecution was about to start its case. The court convicted him accordingly. He was

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend and burning his belongings in Sowutuom. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, Augustina Adoma, visited her former boyfriend, Emmanuel Otabil, a 30-year-old driver, unannounced on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Adoma, upon seeing Otabil with another woman, allegedly poured a bucket of water on them and took his Samsung mobile phone before leaving, a news brief by Superintendent of Police Ms. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, said. Later that day,

Kadjebi: Farmers in the Kadjebi District of the Oti enclave have shared a range of opinions regarding the early rains experienced during the minor season. Some farmers are optimistic, believing that the current rainfall patterns could persist until September and perhaps even beyond. They argued that consistent early rains could lead to increased yields and improved agricultural productivity, offering a hopeful outlook for the season. According to Ghana News Agency, a segment of the farming community is more cautious, drawing parallels to previous years, when early rains were followed by dry spells, particularly during the major season. This group fears

Accra: The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, announced that the government will disburse GHS4 billion to road contractors by the end of July 2025. This payment is part of a broader effort to clear GHS13 billion in arrears this year, aiming to restore confidence among contractors and restart stalled projects crucial for economic development. According to Ghana News Agency, the government’s total debt to suppliers and contractors stands at GHS67.5 billion, as revealed by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2025 Budget. Mr. Agbodza highlighted that the country faced a significant

Accra: Rotary International District 9104 (Ghana) at the weekend held the first-ever joint investiture ceremony, inaugurating an all-female leadership duo of District Governor (DG) Nana Yaa Pokua Siriboe and District Rotaract Representative (DDR) Olive Naa Asheley Addo. According to Ghana News Agency, this historic event marked the first time in the district’s history that an all-female leadership team was inaugurated. Nana Yaa Pokua Siriboe, who serves as the Director of Morning Star School, pledged to expand the membership and reach of the service-oriented community-based professional club. Olive Naa Asheley Addo promised to bring all Rotaractors in the young professionals and

Accra: Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the leadership of the Minority Caucus in Parliament visited the residence of the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, to express their condolences to the bereaved family. The gathering took place at the family’s home located on Spintex Road in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Bawumia, who was dressed in black, signed a book of condolence in honor of the late MP. He expressed shock at the sudden passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi, stating that he had recently engaged in a conversation with him at his Accra

Nkwanta: A violence incident has rocked the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, as a traveler was robbed and shot by unknown gunmen. The victim has been rushed to St. Joseph Hospital in Nkwanta for medical attention. According to Ghana News Agency, the incident occurred when the victim was travelling from Kue, a farming community, to Nkwanta, the Municipal capital. Mr. Joseph Awal Antwi, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, disclosed that the victim was shot between Odomi and Nkwanta. He explained that the gunmen opened fire on the victim, took away his motorbike, and left him