The Nkwanta South Police Command in the Oti Region has arrested a 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, in connection with the alleged killing of 35-year-old contractor, Daniel Bijadom. Bijadom reportedly went missing from his residence on October 16, 2023. Following investigations, the police discovered parts of his remains buried in a septic pit in the Tuobodom, a suburb of Nkwanta township. Imoro was arrested on October 15, 2026, with assistance from community surveillance members, who subsequently handed him over to the police. He is currently being held by the Nkwanta South Police to assist with further investigations into the circumstances…
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The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has been arrested as police investigate allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak disclosed the arrest while appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He said the case had been transferred from the Ashanti Regional Police Command to Police Headquarters in Accra for further investigation. According to the Minister, the matter came to his attention on September 7, when a report was submitted to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He said he subsequently insisted that the case be moved to…
The Kwabenya Circuit Court, which is hearing the criminal case against six persons accused of involvement in the shipment of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine to France, has adjourned proceedings to November 5 to hear an application seeking to strike the name of the sixth accused person from the charge sheet. The sixth accused, Helena Akua Denkyi, has been identified by the police as a contract staff member of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). She is charged alongside the other five accused persons with abetment of crime, specifically the exportation of narcotic drugs. Denkyi and three others…
An illegal electricity connection has caused fire at Livingston’s Junction, popularly known as Tornado House, at Boadua in the Denkyembour District. The incident led to the destruction of three electricity meters and damaging electrical wiring. The incident was attended to by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Akwatia Fire Station, who brought the fire under control and extinguished it. Preliminary investigations by the fire service indicate that the illegal connection triggered the incident, raising concerns about the potential dangers associated with unauthorized electrical installations. The fire also prompted firefighters to educate the landlord and tenants on…
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced that the government will not open applications for fresh recruitment into the various security services in 2027, as authorities focus on clearing the existing backlog of qualified applicants awaiting enlistment. The minister said the decision was taken in accordance with instructions from President John Dramani Mahama, adding that the government intends to prioritise applicants who have already completed the recruitment process and met the necessary requirements but could not be admitted for training because of limited space. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Muntaka explained…
The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has pledged to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Abdulai thanked friends, relatives and well-wishers who have continued to support him, saying he intends to focus on clearing his name as investigations into the allegations proceed. “I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position,” he said. Mr Abdulai also expressed hope of returning to active political engagement…
A firefighter has reportedly collapsed while battling a devastating fire outbreak at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The incident occurred as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which has destroyed more than 20 container shops and left several traders counting their losses. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, has caused significant concern among residents, traders and other people in the area as emergency responders continue efforts to bring the situation under control. Firefighter Collapses During Rescue Operation The reported collapse of the firefighter has added another worrying development…
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed more than 20 container shops at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, leaving several traders counting their losses after their goods and business investments were reduced to ashes. The incident, reported on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, is estimated to have caused losses running into millions of Ghana cedis. The affected traders now face the difficult task of rebuilding their businesses and restoring their sources of income. According to reports, the fire swept through the shops, destroying merchandise and other valuable items belonging to the business owners. The…
The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrawn from the party’s upcoming constituency chairmanship elections, citing the need to focus on clearing his name over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students. In a letter dated October 20, 2026, and addressed to the NDC General Secretary, Abdulai said his resignation and withdrawal from the constituency elections took immediate effect. He explained that he intended to dedicate his time and resources to pursuing lawful means to defend himself against the allegations. “At…
The Achimota Circuit Court has struck out a defamation suit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, following its withdrawal. At the hearing on Tuesday, October 20, counsel for Mr Afenyo-Markin, led by Paa Kwesi Abaidoo, informed the court of the Minority Leader’s decision to discontinue the case after engagements between the parties. Counsel for Mr Adjei, Gideon Koku Abotsi, confirmed that the parties had held discussions towards resolving the matter. The presiding judge subsequently struck out the writ as withdrawn. Speaking after the proceedings, Mr…