Category: News

Accra: A 65-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gladys, has reportedly been murdered by her nephew in the Breman-Benin community of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region. She was reportedly beheaded by her nephew, Kojo Sam unprovoked. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic event took place at around 1215 hours on Monday, October 20, 2025, when the suspect allegedly forced his way into the victim’s room, armed with a pestle and struck her several times. He then dragged her outside, stabbed her repeatedly, and ultimately beheaded her. Some residents and relatives revealed that the suspect had previously threatened to kill

Accra: The Defence Press Corps on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, the Chief of the Army Staff, to congratulate him on his appointment and pledge its support towards achieving his vision for the Ghana Army. The meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the media and the military, enhancing collaboration for the benefit of national security. According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation was led by Mr. Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, Dean of the Defence Press Corps (DPC), and included notable members such as Mr. Kofi Ampeah-Woode, a former Dean; Miss Christiana Afua Nyarko, Financial

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

Jasikan: A devastating fire outbreak has occurred at the Kabisayu Electoral Area in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region. A statement signed by Mr. Justice Kelly Ayitevi, the Jasikan Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the incident happened on Tuesday at approximately 2023 hours and claimed the lives of two males. It again said another elderly woman sustained severe injuries and is in critical condition. According to Ghana News Agency, emergency services were immediately alerted, and response teams were deployed to the scene to help with excavation

Amanokrom: Mr. David Goins, the Mayor of Alton, Illinois in the United States, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Chief and people of Amanokrom in the Akwapim North District of the Eastern Region to advance the mutual growth of the two communities. Even though he did not give specifics as to the areas the potential partnership would focus on, Mr. Goins stressed the need for the two communities to strike a robust friendship first, which he said was critical in building a strong partnership. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Goins stated that the experience starts with friendship

Sampa: The Bono Regional Police Command has assured teachers at Sampa in the Jaman North District of their full protection and safety, amid lingering tensions from a protracted chieftaincy dispute and attendant recurring clashes. Sampa, the district capital, has been experiencing violent clashes between the two traditional chieftaincy feuding factions in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeela, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the Police Administration, said the command had engaged some schools in the township and assured the protection and safety of the teachers and school children.

Accra: A commercial motor rider has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court charged with abduction and defilement. Abel Ansah, who appeared in court with his legal team, pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution alleges that Ansah detained a minor for three days and unlawfully defiled her on August 23, 2025, in an area within Accra. The court admitted the accused to GHC100,000 bail with two sureties and ordered the prosecution to file and serve disclosures and witness statements on the court and defence counsel. The matter has been adjourned to November 27 for