The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, has been found guilty of murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Mackenzie ordered members of his cult to starve their children to death so they could “meet Jesus”. His doctrine said that education was forbidden and modern medicine was “evil”. Twenty-eight other leaders of his cult were also convicted of murder. They had all pleaded not guilty, repeatedly insisting that nobody was forced to die. Warning: This article contains details which some people might find distressing. Delivering her eight-hour judgement in the port city of Mombasa, Justice Diana…
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The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its decision not to disqualify Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, from contesting the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship election despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. The party said the decision was made in line with the principles of fairness and natural justice. In an October 19 statement, the party disclosed that its initial position was for Zakaria Abdulai to either resign voluntarily or be disqualified from the contest for the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship. However, after further consideration of the matter and the need…
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has introduced an online Ghana Card replacement service for Ghanaians in 11 countries, enabling them to replace their cards without travelling to Ghana. The NIA’s Executive Secretary, Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, announced the new service in a Facebook post on Monday, October 19, 2026, noting that it had been integrated into the Authority’s online application portal. The service covers Ghanaians residing in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. Applicants can access the service through the NIA’s online portal at register. nia.gov.gh,…
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says Kim Lars Björkegren is ready to lead the interim Black Stars technical team while continuing as head coach of the Black Queens. The Swedish coach has been appointed to take charge of Ghana for their back-to-back matches against Somalia in the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Björkegren’s appointment follows the departure of Carlos Queiroz after Ghana lost their opening two qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, leaving the Black Stars bottom of Group C without a point. Speaking on Asempa FM’s…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reversed its directive, asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race. Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says he can now file and contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, he confirmed the reversal. But he warned that winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal. “He can now file and proceed,” Mr Gbande said. The decision follows Abdulai’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee. Gbande said the party needed to hear his response…
Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has recounted his encounter with the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, following rumours of alleged sexual abuse involving female students. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Boadi said he first heard the allegations during a weekend visit to Obuasi, where he is an indigene. He said he subsequently contacted the school’s senior housemistress, who also shared rumours she had heard about the headmaster. According to him, he advised the school authorities to prevent female students from visiting the headmaster’s bungalow while the allegations remained…
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says Cabinet has approved government investment in 35 district hospitals under the Agenda 111 project, with the facilities to be completed in phases. He said the decision was intended to concentrate resources on completing selected hospitals rather than spreading funding across all the projects simultaneously. Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, October 19, Mr Akandoh said the government would prioritise the 35 facilities while exploring partnerships to complete and operationalise others. “Cabinet has approved to invest in 35 of the district hospitals under Agenda…
National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mavis Hawa Koomson, has called on the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, popularly known as Paapaa. She urged the CID to ensure that anyone found culpable faces the appropriate legal processes She has also urged authorities to protect affected students and their families against possible intimidation and reprisals as investigations continue. In a statement issued on Monday, October 19, Hawa Koomson said, “I call upon the…
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has revealed that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the school after speaking against its headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, amid allegations of sexual abuse involving female students. He said the development raised serious questions about how complaints against the headmaster had been handled and why teachers who allegedly spoke out were asked to leave the school. Mr Anaba made the claims on Joy News’ PM Express, following a report by JoyNews investigative correspondent Manasseh Azure Awuni into claims of sexual abuse involving…