Ghanaian police on Friday arrested a 14-year-old boy at a narcotics base along with 10 other suspects during a raid in Akyeremade, Zongo and Tunsoum in the Ashanti region. The Ashanti Mampong District Police Command said it embarked on the swoop to stop the sale of narcotics and their use …
Read More »Ghana: man kills friend over goat meat problem
A man allegedly killed his friend due to a misunderstanding about a recently dead goat given to them by a local in Sehwi Wiawso township in the North West Region of Ghana, local media reported. Reports said the two are close friends who do everything together in the community, including …
Read More »Man dies after stomach bursts over excessive drinking
A 37-year-old man died unexpectedly at Kansakrom, a neighborhood of Atwima Mponua District in Ghana’s Ashanti region, as a result of heavy alcohol consumption, GhanaWeb reported. After drinking heavily, the deceased’s stomach apparently exploded. Mr Kwame Nyamekye nicknamed Last Doctor, a senior mortuary attendant, informed GhanaWeb that he was at …
Read More »Ghana: 12-year-old boy killed by thunder
Thunder struck a 12-year-old boy, a pupil of Redeem M/A Basic School, during a heavy downpour in Nkwanta township in the southern Oti region of Ghana on Monday. The deceased, identified as Philip Ajoyi, was struck while in the company of others running for their lives during a communal clash. …
Read More »Famous Ghanaian actor Ekow Blankson passed away
Ghana’s cultural actors are mourning the death of veteran actor Ekow Blankson, who passed away, local media reported on Monday. The cause of Ekow Blankson’s death is yet to be confirmed or made public. The actor, who was also involved in other private companies, portrayed a variety of parts in …
Read More »Man goes blind while trying to kill his mother with “juju”
A prison inmate, Richard Ofosu Dame, now free has been confessing his evil deeds including his attempt to kill his own mother, crimecheckghana website reported. Dame, however, claims that God took hold of her mother’s life and protected her despite the many traps he threw at her. Dame said he …
Read More »Image of villagers rejoicing after killing a 14ft python
Residents of Ajumako Ochiso in Ajumako Enyan Essiam District in the Central Region of Ghana have rejoiced after a 14ft python was shot and killed, Kasapa news reported. According to the residents, they had been leaving in fear and panic ever since the reptile was spotted in the town as …
Read More »Ghana: Young people boo President Akufo-Addo during a festival
Young Ghanaians booed President Nana Akufo-Addo at a global citizen festival, scanding ‘away’ at his presence before he could make his point. The President had been introduced to the government’s moves in prioritizing women empowerment among other causes in line with the organizers’ mission for social justice. Young booed at …
Read More »Ghana: pastor admits role in student nurse’s murder
Ghanaian police arrested a pastor who said he helped a local chief kidnap, murder and bury a nursing student in the center of the country. Georgina Asor Botchwey, 22, went missing over a week ago after she went for an interview at Cape Coast. Her body was later exhumed by …
Read More »Ghana: Nursing student killed and buried by pastor and chief [Video]
Residents of Yeji in the Bono East Region have been thrown into a state of mourning and shock following the death of a 22-year-old lady, Adomonline reported. Family members say they are in shock and yet to come to terms with the heinous act committed against the young lady. The …
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