Day: October 23, 2025

Bolgatanga: Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has reiterated the need for an airport in the region to improve air transport connectivity, attract investment, and unlock economic and tourism potential. He emphasized the strategic importance of such an infrastructure project during the commissioning of the Upper East Regional Passport Application Centre in Bolgatanga. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister highlighted the airport as essential for regional transformation, trade facilitation, and balanced national development. He pointed out the region’s proximity to Burkina Faso and Togo, its rich mineral resources, and a growing population as factors that make

Nkwanta: Mr. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister of Interior, has reviewed the curfew hours imposed on Nkwanta Township and its environs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. In a press release dated Thursday, October 23, 2025, the curfew now starts from 2000 to 0500 hours daily, compared to the previous hours of 1800 to 0500. According to Ghana News Agency, the decision to adjust the curfew hours was made based on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council, which was executed through an Executive Instrument. The government is urging local leaders, including chiefs and opinion leaders,

Accra: The Police have requested an arrest warrant for a third suspect allegedly linked to the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. At the Adabraka District Court, Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, who led the prosecution, informed the court that the warrant was necessary to facilitate the suspect’s apprehension. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution stated that due to the pending warrant, the duplicate docket had not yet been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for advice. The court, presided over by Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo, granted the request and adjourned the case to November 4, 2025. Bright Aweh,

Obuasi: The Obuasi Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Joseph Antwi, also known as Kofi Koo, in connection with a recent shooting incident at Kwabenakwa, which left six people with varying degrees of injuries. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspect was apprehended at the Kwabenakwa Police barrier on October 17, 2025, by officers on duty, while he was attempting to flee the area following the incident. His arrest came shortly after the Obuasi Magistrate court had issued a warrant for his arrest earlier that same day. The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police

Amansie west: The Amansie West District Security Council (DISEC) has detained 21 foreign nationals from Burkina Faso for conducting illegal mining activities in the water bodies at Esaase Bontefufuo, located in the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the apprehension was led by the District Police Command and the Formed Police Unit (FPU) under the supervision of ASP Solomon Adusei Berko. This operation was initiated following credible intelligence about illegal mining operations being carried out by the foreigners along river bodies within the district. ASP Berko noted that the suspects were captured during a coordinated dawn operation targeting multiple

Adumasa: The police have arrested two persons in connection with a robbery incident at Adumasa in the Ashanti Region. The two suspects, whose names were not given, are assisting the police in investigations. An assault rifle and live ammunition were retrieved from the scene. According to Ghana News Agency, a police situational report stated that on September 20, 2025, at about 1930 hours, Superintendent Teddy Brown, the District Commander, received information from a caller at Bomfa regarding a robbery incident at Adumasa. Superintendent Brown, along with Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) L.J. Kanton and the Police Patrol Team, proceeded to

Accra: Ghana is mourning the loss of a towering figure in its political and social life, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, following her passing on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Across the nation and beyond, tributes have poured in from political leaders, diplomats, public institutions, and personalities in the arts and media. According to Ghana News Agency, their messages echo one truth – that Ghana has lost not just a former long-serving First Lady, but a national icon whose strength and gender advocacy transformed generations. Nana Konadu has invariably been described as ‘a true national treasure,’ ‘an indomitable spirit,’ and ‘a beacon of