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A tragic incident has plunged the community of Akyem Osiem-Kyekyewere in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region into deep mourning, following the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old student, Richmond K. Antony, popularly known as “Paa.” The heartbreaking incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when Richmond, a Form One student of Akyem Osiem SDA Junior High School, was reportedly attacked and butchered in front of an uncompleted building near his home by an unknown assailant. According to the victim’s father, Richmond had stepped out around 7:00 p.m. to buy food but returned moments later with deep cutlass wounds, crying for help. He was rushed to Hawa Memorial Hospital, where he was tragically pronounced dead on arrival. Following a report to the Akyem New Tafo Police Command, a man known by the nickname “Holy,” who owns the uncompleted building where the attack took place, was arrested and is currently assisting police with investigations. Residents a...

Accra, July 20, 2025 — A tragic incident occurred at dawn today near the Accra Passport Office at Tema Station, as an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service was found dead in a pool of blood following a hit-and-run. The deceased, identified as AICOII Japhet, a member of Intake 28 of the Ghana Immigration Service and stationed at the Greater Accra Regional Command, was initially suspected to have been murdered. However, further accounts from eyewitnesses have confirmed that he was knocked down by a speeding vehicle. According to an eyewitness account, the officer had parked his vehicle to attend to a minor accident involving another car. After attempting to repair the damaged vehicle, he was returning to his own car when a speeding vehicle struck him, killing him on the spot. The driver responsible for the incident has since been arrested and is assisting police with ongoing investigations. Authorities are yet to release an official statement as investigations continue. Video below (V...

Accra, July 19, 2025 — Political commentator Ahmed Anas has called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to draw crucial lessons from the just ended National Delegates Conference of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), warning that the current trajectory of the NDC under the leadership of  President John Dramani Mahama requires urgent attention and strategic reforms. In an opinion piece dated July 19, 2025, Mr. Anas highlighted several concerns raised by party loyalists, stakeholders, and even top executives such as National Chairman Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. He noted that six months into the Mahama administration, key challenges such as strategic appointments, party cohesion, apathy among grassroots members, and emerging internal presidential ambitions are threatening the party’s success. According to Mr. Anas, the NDC must not overlook the silent yet powerful signals from the recent NPP National Delegates Conference. He pointed to the absence of former President...

  The Nifahene of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council and Chief of Asiakwa, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, has called on the government to enact policies that will legalize and regulate the tricycle (Pragya) business in Ghana. He believes this step will significantly reduce youth unemployment, social vices, and illegal mining, particularly in communities like Asiakwa. Speaking at a well-attended one-day summit in Asiakwa, organized by the Asiakwa Traditional Council, Daasebre engaged directly with over 70 Pragya riders, urging them to be disciplined and law-abiding as stakeholders work to formalize the industry. > “Pragya has come to stay in this country. Legalizing and regulating it will not only improve livelihoods but also ensure public safety and reduce crime,” Daasebre stated in a media interview during the event. He acknowledged that while the business currently operates in a legal grey area, its contribution to reducing crime and offering sustainable livelihoods for the youth...

  BudgIT Ghana, a civic technology organization, has launched its Simplified 2025 Budget Statement alongside a capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Accra. The one-day event brought together 36 participants and aimed at strengthening stakeholder engagement, budget advocacy, and transparency in public financial management. Speaking at the event, Ms. Jennifer Moffat, Country Manager of BudgIT Ghana, explained that the initiative was designed to equip participants with tools and strategies to interpret, simplify, and visualize national budget data. She emphasized that the workshop focused on enhancing advocacy skills, improving policy influence, and encouraging civic innovation under the theme: “Enhancing Stakeholder Capacity for Inclusive Development.” Ms. Moffat noted that the launch of the simplified budget is a testament to BudgIT Ghana’s commitment to making fiscal information accessible and understandable to citizens. > ...

  Osiem, Eastern Region – July 10, 2025 A 44-year-old man identified as Ali has been apprehended by a security operations team at the premises of the Saviour Church Mission in Osiem, located in the Abuakwa North Municipality of Ghana's Eastern Region. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025. According to eyewitness reports, Ali was caught red-handed carrying a large sack filled with electrical cables allegedly stolen from a newly constructed two-storey building situated near the church premises. The building, which is at its final phase of construction, was said to have been recently wired, making the theft a major setback for the contractors and property owner. The security operations team, acting on suspicion and intelligence from community members, intercepted the suspect as he attempted to flee the scene. Upon searching the sack, they discovered several bundles of electrical wires and fittings. Ali, who claimed to be a resident of Anyinam, was immediatel...

  Accra, Ghana – Hajia Mariam Dzifa Mohammed, a respected political figure and tireless advocate for grassroots development, has applauded President John Dramani Mahama for his swift and decisive response to the deplorable condition of the Ofankor-Amasaman-Pokuase road. Speaking to journalists, Hajia Mariam expressed her deep appreciation for the President's responsiveness, revealing that upon hearing about the poor state of the road, he immediately mobilized resources and dispatched a contractor to begin rehabilitation works. “His Excellency President John Mahama didn’t just listen to the cries of the people—he acted. Today, a contractor is on-site working to fix the road, and that’s the kind of leadership Ghana deserves,” she stated. The Ofankor through Amasaman to Pokuase stretch is a major transport route in the Greater Accra Region, serving thousands of commuters daily. Its deteriorating condition has been a long-standing concern, contributing to heavy traffic congestion, incr...