Police arrest 22-year-old houseboy who killed his madam a month after being employed

Police have managed to arrest a 22-year-old houseboy who killed his boss, a businesswoman just about a month after being employed. On Friday, September 8, 2023, John Allister, the primary suspect, is suspected of committing the crime at Sokoban, a Kumasi suburb. According to reports, he stabbed Efia Ahenkan, also known as Princess Efia, who also happens to be the wife of Reverend Osei Kofi’s son who lives in London, United Kingdom. According to reports, Allister fled the crime scene with the deceased’s car and a number of other possessions,…

Man nabbed after allegedly beheading landlord in Bia West.

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In the farming community of Yaw Anane, which is located in the Bia West District of the Western North Region, a man who is thought to be in his late 40s is accused of beheading his landlord. According to Augustine Bediako, the assemblyman for Nafana Electoral Area, who confirmed the tragic incident to Onua FM’s Emmanuel Sowah, both the victim and suspect are farmers, however, it was the victim, named as Kwasi Antoh, 60, who owned the farm and the suspect, Yaw Wotoro, was the farm keeper. The assemblyman claimed…

Business Ghana’s economy faces huge risks in the short term – Analyst.

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According to financial analyst Joe Jackson, there are significant concerns facing the Ghanaian economy shortly. This is despite Ken Ofori-Atta, the finance minister, who claimed that the economic issues have turned the corner. He disputed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assertion that the Ghanaian economy was turning the corner and stated, “The Ghanaian economy faces huge risks in the short term.” “Protect yourself by 1. Reducing expenses – cutting unnecessary spending,” he continued. 2. Continue working and earning money. 3. Look for additional sources of income; 4. Continue saving; and 5. Refrain from…

One person was killed, and several others were injured after a gun attack on a Bawku-bound bus.

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A bus traveling from Kumasi to Bawku was shot at by a group of persons on the outskirts of Walewale in the North East Region, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. This morning, the tragedy occurred, leaving one person dead and seven others hurt. “The attack is thought to have something to do with the enclave’s ongoing chieftaincy-related struggle. The Police said, “An intelligence operation is underway to get the perpetrators arrested.” Source: 3News

Nigerian influencer Austa killed by boyfriend.

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Augusta Osedion, popularly known as Austa, was a famous Nigerian influencer assassinated by her partner Benjamin Best, also known as Killaboi. Best admitted to the slaying on his Instagram profile and said that he “mistakenly stabbed” Osedion during a dispute. He claimed that after fleeing the scene, he became suicidal. In Lagos, in Best’s flat, her body was discovered. Even though police are investigating the murder, no charges have been brought. Austa was a well-known Instagram influencer with more than 100,000 followers. She was well-known for leading an opulent lifestyle…

Muslim man allegedly killed by a mob for blasphemy in Nigeria.

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According to the Sokoto state police spokesman, Ahmad Rufa’i, the victim, Usman Buda, worked as a butcher at the Sokoto city abattoir and was attacked by a group of Muslim individuals who inflicted severe injuries on him. The mob fled the scene when the police arrived, leaving the victim unconscious. Buda was taken to the hospital by the police for treatment, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away. Authorities are currently searching for the perpetrators involved in the incident. Reportedly, the confrontation leading to the killing stemmed…

Woman jailed 2months for stealing GH¢4,600

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A 25-year-old unemployed woman named Queenstabel Mintah, also known as Ohemaa, has been sentenced to two months in prison by the Tarkwa District Court for her involvement in the theft of GH¢4,600 from a small-scale miner. The presiding judge, Charles Owusu Ansah, also ordered her to pay a fine of GH¢1,080. In the event of defaulting on the fine, she would serve an additional four months in prison. Queenstabel pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted based on her own admission. According to Police Sergeant Douglas Addai, the prosecutor,…

IMF should ask government how it has managed natural resources – Dr. Ashigbey

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Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has proposed that an assessment of Ghana’s natural resource management should be a prerequisite for the government to receive the second tranche of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He criticized the government for its failure to protect and effectively manage the country’s natural resources, which has led to the resurgence of illegal mining (galamsey) and its detrimental impact on lives and the environment. He argued that if the government had properly managed the resources, Ghana would…

Obuasi youth storm police station to demand the release of 48 arrested illegal miners.

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A group of young men in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, forcefully entered the local police station to demand the release of forty-eight individuals who had been trapped in AngloGold Ashanti Ghana’s Obuasi Mine shaft. These individuals had been arrested upon their emergence from the mine. In response to the situation, armed military personnel fired gunshots to disperse the crowd. AngloGold Ashanti clarified that unauthorized individuals can exit the mine shaft on foot through the existing ramp, and there has been no confinement of anyone underground. The…

EOCO arrests 49 Nigerians, suspects of Human trafficking activities

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The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the Ghana Police Service have conducted a joint operation resulting in the arrest of 49 Nigerian nationals in Accra on May 2nd, 2023. The suspects, consisting of 47 males and 2 females, were apprehended following intelligence gathered by the security agencies. According to a statement released by EOCO on May 24th, the individuals are suspected of being involved in human trafficking and cybercrime-related activities. Their ages range from 18 to 34 years old. The authorities have taken action against these individuals as…