The Oti Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and related offences in the region.  Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mr Alex Acquah emphasised the police force’s resolve to remain tough on individuals involved in narcotics and ammunition smuggling, saying the command would continue to work diligently to curb the menace.  DCOP Acquah made this statement during a press briefing at the Oti Regional Police […]

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has been involved in road crash on his way to Tumu in the Sissala East Municipality. The Minister is in stable condition and receiving attention at the Tumu Government hospital, while his driver suffered a hand fracture. Source: GNA

Ghanaians have been urged to keep their environment clean as part of efforts to reduce rising air pollution. The call comes at the back warning from health experts who say air pollution is contributing to increasing cases of respiratory diseases and premature deaths in the country. Dr Joan Aguyire, Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine at […]

One person has died while 16 others sustained injuries, following a road accident at Peki Tsame near Mawutor Inn on the Peki–Asikuma highway. The incident occurred after a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GT 7012-24 reportedly suffered a rear tyre burst and somersaulted. In a Facebook post on Friday, February 13, the Ghana National […]

Charlotte’s Memorial Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to promoting gender equality and empowering girls in rural communities across Ghana, is set to donate books and other essential items to the Mepe-Horkpo District Assembly School in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The initiative, dubbed the “Books and Stationery Donation Drive,” aims to equip […]

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr Alex Acquah, the Oti Regional Commander, has intercepted a DAF long trailer with registration number GW 1943-09, after receiving intelligence about a suspected smuggling operation.  The truck with the inscription “Tom Winter,” appeared empty but had been modified with six secret metal plate compartments beneath its axle.  During the search conducted in the presence of suspect, Mr Amidu Jubril, 40-year-old, officers discovered 4,000 parcels of compressed dried leaves […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the Bawku conflict claimed 119 lives within the period of mediation (2024 to 2025), which was led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene.  Otumfuo Osei Tutu was appointed by former President Akufo-Addo in 2024 to lead the mediation process aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict in the Bawku area. The Otumfuo presented his final report to President Mahama on the Bawku Conflict […]

Two young ladies, Beauty Buerkie Buertey, 21, and Maura Amissah, 23, are in Elmina Police custody for allegedly attempting to smuggle Indian hemp to inmates at the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison.  A Police statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Patrick Bentum of the Public Affairs Unit and made available to the Ghana News Agency said investigations had begun into the matter.  ASP Bentum noted […]