American streamer iShowSpeed has joined former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as a producer of The Eyes of Ghana, the documentary about veteran Ghanaian cinematographer Rev. Dr Chris Tsui Hesse, ahead of its North American cinema release. The 90-minute film, directed by two-time Academy Award winner Ben Proudfoot, premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Its upcoming special one-night screening across cinemas in the United States and Canada on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, will give the documentary a wider audience. iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins, joined the project after visiting Ghana earlier this year and…
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A National Democratic Congress (NDC) operative, James Agbey, has warned that the party risks losing support among its grassroots members if the government continues to neglect activists who worked to secure its victory in the 2024 general elections. He has called on government appointees to take urgent action to address the concerns of party activists, many of whom he says are struggling with unemployment, financial hardship and frustration nearly two years into the NDC government. In a public statement issued on October 16, 2026, Agbey said he was unhappy with what he described as the treatment of party operatives who…
The Circuit Court in Bekwai has sentenced two persons to 20 years imprisonment each for robbery at Edwenase near Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. The convicts are Emmanuel Adams, 23, a mine worker from Patase, and Vincent Aidoo, alias Kakai, 22, an Okada rider from Afoako. According to police prosecution, the complainant, Bismark Boafo, a 16-year-old resident of Edwenase, on October 4, 2026, at about 5:00 pm, used his unregistered Haojin motorbike to convey his mother, Madam Amonoo Gyamfua, from Edwenase to Atabrakoso. After alighting his mother, the two accused persons engaged him to take them to Mile 9, which…
The Dansoman Circuit Court has granted bail of GH¢100,000 to a 34-year-old trader and mechanic, William Kessie, who is accused of defrauding a phone dealer of 11 iPhones valued at GH¢134,500 under the pretext of selling them and returning the proceeds. Kessie, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretences, was granted bail with two sureties, one of whom must be a salaried worker earning not less than GH¢5,000. The accused is alleged to have collected the mobile phones from the complainant, Chester Donkor, a phone dealer based in Accra, in August 2026, promising to…
A tense and potentially dangerous scene unfolded on the road as a police officer and a driver reportedly nearly engaged in a physical altercation while a vehicle was in motion, raising serious concerns about road safety, self-control, and the conduct of road users. The incident, which could have ended in tragedy, highlights the dangers of allowing disagreements to escalate into physical confrontations in situations where even a moment of distraction can have devastating consequences. A moving vehicle requires the driver’s full attention and concentration. Any attempt to engage in a physical struggle or heated exchange while behind the wheel could…
Police in Tamale have apprehended four friends in possession of 142 slabs of suspected indian hemp known locally as wee. The suspects allegedly offered a GH¢50,000 bribe to the police, but the officers rejected it and went ahead and arrested them. The arrest, MyNewsGh.com gathered from the Northern Regional Police Command, was through an intelligence-led operation as part of efforts to rid the ancient city of the drug trade Chief Inspector Abu Isahaku, who led the operation, said it took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after officers intercepted a mini commercial bus travelling from Bimbilla to Tamale. After thorough…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has urged customers across the Ashanti West Region to cooperate with franchise officers as they undertake expanded responsibilities, including disconnecting customers in arrears and monitoring electricity meters for illegal connections. The call follows reports of some customers preventing the officers from performing their duties, insisting that their previous responsibilities were limited to reading meters and distributing electricity bills. Ashanti West Regional Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Obeng Antwi, explained that ECG had expanded the duties of former meter readers under the Franchise Officer Project. According to him, the initiative was piloted in the Abuakwa and…
Students of Dabokpa Technical Institute have attracted attention after showcasing a seven-seater vehicle they built from scratch, with the aim of supporting small-scale farming and improving agricultural activities. The innovative project highlights the students’ technical skills, creativity, and ability to apply classroom knowledge to practical challenges, particularly in the agricultural sector. The vehicle, designed to accommodate seven people, is expected to demonstrate how technical and vocational education can contribute to the development of locally made solutions that meet the needs of farmers and rural communities. Small-scale farmers often face challenges related to transportation, access to farm inputs, and the movement…
Fuel prices are expected to decline from today as Oil Marketing Companies begin implementing new prices for the second pricing window of October, offering some relief to consumers. Petrol prices are projected to fall by close to 2%, while diesel prices are expected to decline by 3.32%, despite recent depreciation of the cedi, which is expected to limit the gains from lower international petroleum product prices. On a cash-purchase basis, petrol is projected to sell at GH¢17.67 per litre, while diesel is expected to retail at GH¢19.30 per litre. The expected reductions follow a first pricing window in October during…
A married man who attempted to convince his wife that he was alone in a hotel room has reportedly found himself in an embarrassing situation after accidentally revealing the very person he was trying to hide. According to the account circulating online, the man was communicating with his wife through a video call while staying at a hotel. Apparently, his wife wanted to confirm that he was alone in the room, prompting him to turn his phone around and show her the surroundings as proof. However, what was supposed to be a simple demonstration of innocence allegedly turned into a…