Ama K. Abebrese criticises government appointments of men accused of sexual misconduct

Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese has condemned the appointment of men who sexually assault women to key leadership positions in the country. In a post shared on social media, she explained that no serious country will honour such individuals with governmental appointments.  She

Travellers, including soldiers robbed on Berekum–Sampa road

A fresh dawn robbery on the Berekum–Sampa stretch in the Bono Region has reignited fear among travellers, after armed men reportedly stopped vehicles, seized cash and valuables, and disrupted movement along the busy corridor. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday,

Police arrest man assaulting wife in viral video 

The police have arrested the man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality.  The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, at the family residence.  A statement

The silent struggles: The hidden barrier to adolescent girls’ education and mental health

As Zuwera Alhassan walks briskly crashing the grass on her way through the path leading to the village borehole to fetch water that morning, she realized a sudden feeling of wetness, alerting her that it was that time of the month again.  She soon started thinking of the consequences that

65% of adult Ghanaians cannot afford healthy diets

Up to 65 per cent of adult Ghanaians are unable to afford a healthy diet daily. The recommended healthy diets consist of half a plate of vegetables and fruit, a quarter of a plate of carbohydrates, and another quarter of protein. Prof. Anna

Tidal Rave goes continental: Durban and Lagos join roster as festival becomes Pan-African cultural platform

Tidal Rave Festival, widely celebrated as West Africa’s biggest beach festival, has officially announced a massive expansion, transforming into an African Travelling Festival set to unite youth across the continent. Building on its established presence, the highly anticipated event will add Lagos, Nigeria

Man arrested for recruitment scam on GH¢100,000 bail 

A teacher, Samuel Ofosu Amartey, has been granted a GH¢100,000.00 bail with two sureties by the Amasaman Circuit Court for alleged recruitment scam.  The Court, presided over by Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, a relieving judge, ordered that the sureties should be gainfully employed and earning not less than GH¢2,000.00 a month.  It asked Amartey to report every Tuesday to the

Seven Nigerians rescued as EOCO busts cybercrime ring at Mataheko-Afienya

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has rescued seven Nigerian nationals who are believed to have been trafficked into Ghana for illegal online schemes. The operation took place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Mataheko-Afienya as part of EOCO’s ongoing Operation LIFELINE.

Australia, Canada and UK High Commissions in Accra unite to combat visa fraud 

Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) High Commissions in Accra have United to combat visa fraud in Ghana.  A statement issued by the three High Commissions said they had joined forces to launch a one-week public awareness campaign aimed at tackling the

Ghana Armed Forces recruitment body screening to resume in Greater Accra on Thursday at 8 sub-centres

The body screening as part of the recruitment process into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will resume in Greater Accra on Thursday, [November 20, 2025] after last week’s suspension following the stampede that killed six people at the El-Wak Stadium. This time around,