Day: October 28, 2025

Accra: Two individuals have been brought before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of allegedly defrauding a trader by falsely promising to secure a Canadian visa. According to Ghana News Agency, the accused, Isaac Abaidoo, a social worker, and Florence Mensah, a trader, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime in 2023. Abaidoo also faces an additional charge of defrauding by false pretenses. The duo allegedly collected GHC45,000 from the complainant, Mavis Tagoe, a trader from Bukom, under the pretext of obtaining a Canadian visa but failed to deliver and subsequently went into hiding. Both Abaidoo and Mensah

Dansoman: The Dansoman Circuit Court has remanded a trader into police custody for allegedly attempting to engage in human trafficking. Victoria Ogbonna, a 33-year-old Nigerian national residing in Bogoso, pleaded not guilty to the charge of ‘attempt to commit crime to wit human trafficking.’ She is expected to reappear on October 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Emelia Mensah, informed the court that on October 6, 2025, at around 1200 hours, Ogbonna was seen at Kwame Nkrumah Circle with the victim, whose identity has been withheld. The court was told that Ogbonna allegedly

Accra: The Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the case involving Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronye, to November 26, 2025. The adjournment followed his appearance in court on Monday, pending the arrival of a new judge to preside over the matter. According to Ghana News Agency, Baffoe, Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been charged with offensive conduct and publication of false news. He has pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of GHC50,000. Baffoe is alleged to have made offensive and abusive remarks during a live broadcast on Ohia TV, targeting the Inspector General

Sunyani: The Bono Regional Police command has arrested a 20-year-old young man for unlawful possession of firearms and narcotics. Suspect Collins Kyeremeh was arrested at Odomase in the Sunyani West Municipality, presently in police custody aiding investigations. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Administration, said the suspect was arrested based on police intelligence. It said the police conducted a search in the suspect’s residence and discovered quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in a bag hidden on the ceiling

Accra: Harley Reed, an international professional services firm, in partnership with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has organised a free breast cancer screening to promote early detection and prevention. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise, held in Adabraka with support from the Oncology Department of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, also aimed to raise awareness, share experiences, and connect participants with breast cancer survivors. October is globally marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote early detection, support research, and improve treatment outcomes. Mrs Edith Uyovbukerhi, Country Director of Harley Reed Ghana, expressed that the initiative was driven by the company’s