Award-winning investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has once again raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Ghana’s forest reserves. In a social media reports , Connectghananews.com sighted, he revealed a fresh invasion of the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve by illegal miners, whom he claims have high-profile backing. “These people are illegal miners with high-profile […]
Crime
Tragic death of a female KNUST student masterminded by a student boyfriend
A chilling narrative has emerged from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), leaving the campus community reeling. The tragic death of Joana Yebani, a student whose life was intertwined with a volatile relationship, has sparked a wave of grief and urgent questions. The story, pieced together by fellow student Cbee Official (@Cbee_Offiial) […]
Asantehene dethrones Ohwimhene in dramatic Palace proceedings.
By King Amoah, Kumasi. ,A dramatic scene unfolded at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday morning February 14th 2025, as His Royal Majesty, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, formally destooled Nana Kusi Bayie II, the chief of Ohwimhene, a town situated along the Kumasi-Barrekese road. The unprecedented action was taken following a multitude of serious […]
Inspector General of Police orders 50% crime reduction plan for 2025.
From our Nigerian Correspondent Toyibat Ajose – February 25th 202 The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all Nigeria Police Force commands to implement a comprehensive action plan to cut crime rates by 50% in 2025. He issued this directive at the opening of the 5th Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police […]
Top Npp Stalwart arrested over $2 million Sky Train scandal.
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over his alleged role in the botched $3 billion Accra Sky Train project. Sources indicate that Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi an alleged Npp “bigshot” was picked up on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the morning […]
Ghost names brouhaha: National Investigations Bureau detains ex-NSA Deputy Director,Ohene Gyan.
Former Deputy Director of Operations at the National Service Authority (NSA), Kwaku Ohene Gyan, popularly known as Osonoba, has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). He was allegedly picked up on Saturday evening and is currently being held at the NIB offices in Kawukudi. While the reasons for his detention remain unclear, […]
Agents of alleged fake landowner and polygamist pastor arrested inland dispute
Reports: King Amoah. The Ashanti Regional Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating a case involving agents of an alleged fake landowner, identified as Pastor Akwasi Addae Macaiah of the 7th Day Pentecostal Assemblies in Kumasi-Adiebeba, who were arrested for attempting to establish unlawful boundaries at Buoho-Afrancho. On February 11th, 2025, Emmanuel Kwame Alhassan, also known […]
Courtroom choas: suspect arrested after attempting to flee in ongoing land case.
A dramatic scene unfolded today at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 9) in Accra, where a certain Mr. Emmanuel Ebo Abraham, also notoriously known as “Bobo,” was arrested after attempting to flee upon seeing a key witness in a decade-long land dispute. The case, involving Mr. Eddie, CEO of Erata Company Limited (Erata Motors), has […]
Energy Minister Jinapor launches probe into ECG’s frivolous procurement under Akuffo Addo’s administration.
By Lawrence Odoom Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has taken a bold step in establishing a committee to investigate the procurement activities of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) during the Akufo-Addo administration. This move comes amidst revelations of “frivolous procurements” that have resulted in significant financial losses for the company. […]
Momo vendor killed by robbers at Krofrom in Kumasi.
By Koffie Bless Patricia Nimako, a 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, was shot and killed at Krofrom, Kumasi in the Ashanti region by an unknown assailants when she was on duty. The suspected armed robbers fled with the deceased cell phones and an amount of GH₵10,000. According to eye witnessed account on Thursday, February 13, […]