A massive fire has razed the newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, destroying the entire structure and goods worth thousands of cedis. The inferno, which started on Thursday, October 30, engulfed the commercial facility, leaving in its wake a scene of heavy damage and thick smoke visible from several metres away. Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) say the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but preliminary reports suggest it may have started from the rear section of the building before spreading rapidly throughout the mall. “We received a distress call about…
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The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting an update on investigations into the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight senior government officials and military personnel. In his letter dated October 27, 2025, the MP invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), which guarantee citizens the right to access information of public interest. The tragic accident, which occurred two months ago, resulted in the deaths of Defence Minister…
A police Inspector with the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT) has been convicted to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend at Adum in Kumasi. A Kumasi High Court found Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, known as Tycoon, guilty by a 5-2 jury verdict on Friday, October 24, 2025. He initially pleaded not guilty when he first appeared before the same court on July 26, 2023. He has been accused of shooting 26-year-old Victoria Dapaah, also known as Maadwoa, a mother of one, multiple times in the abdomen and chest on April 20, 2023, at about 9:50 p.m. at Adum.…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has described the late former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as an indispensable figure in Ghana’s history, noting her immense contributions to the nation and her enduring legacy. The wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday October 23 at the age of 76. She was Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and a leading advocate for women’s empowerment and social justice, most notably through her leadership of the 31st December Women’s Movement. Speaking during a visit to commiserate with the family in Accra on Friday…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, of full police support ahead of her funeral and related arrangements. The assurance was delivered when the IGP visited the bereaved family in Accra on Friday, October 24, to convey their condolences on behalf of the Ghana Police Service. Addressing the family, the Director of Police Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, described the former First Lady as a national figure whose work had influenced the police service in meaningful ways, particularly in advancing women’s leadership. “Yesterday, like all…
Ghana’s Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has reportedly passed away. She is said to have died on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Rudge Hospital in Accra. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the later former President Jerry John Rawlings while he served as President of Ghana. Details surrounding her death are yet to be disclosed as the family is yet to issue an official statement. She served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2001. She founded the National Democratic Party (NDP) after she left the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and became the first Ghanaian lady…
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored that political leadership is determined by vision and transformative ideas, not personal wealth. Addressing party delegates in the Dormaa West constituency on Wednesday, October 22, as part of his Bono Region campaign tour, Dr. Bawumia said Ghanaians vote for leaders who can drive development and improve livelihoods—not those who flaunt their riches. Dr. Bawumia, who is among five contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the 2028 presidential election, said the strength of a candidate’s ideas, not their personal possessions, should determine their fitness to lead. “Ghanaians do not…
Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), has denied allegations of corruption made against him by the Attorney General during a recent press engagement, describing the claims as “untrue” and “deeply unfortunate.” In a statement released on Wednesday, October 22, Mr Aludiba said he had no involvement in the matters referred to by the Attorney General and has instructed his lawyers to take steps to safeguard his reputation. “I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in…
Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware‑Mensah, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million by the Accra High Court. This was after she appeared before the Accra High Court on October 22, where she was formally charged with five counts, including willfully causing financial loss to the state, stealing, money laundering, and using public office for profit. Mrs Oware-Mensah’s latest court appearance is connected to allegations of misappropriation of public funds during her tenure at the NSA. In recent months the NSA has been under scrutiny after a verification exercise revealed that…
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has dismissed calls for the declaration of a State of Emergency to address illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, saying such a move would not provide a lasting solution to the menace. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October 20, Mr. Mutawakilu stressed the need for more sustainable and pragmatic interventions to curb the environmental destruction and water pollution caused by illegal mining. “First and foremost I don’t think that State of Emergency will stop illegal mining. If you declare a State of Emergency in one area, you…
