Techiman, Ghana – Firefighters responding to a recent market fire in Techiman encountered a significant obstacle that hampered their efforts: a crucial fire hydrant, built over 50 years ago and connected to a reliable underground water source, had been effectively buried beneath a container shop. During the firefighting operation, …
Read More »Samreboi Nsuoakyi Residents Take Drastic Action, Burn Illegal Mining Camps to Save River Tano
Frustrated and desperate to save their once-pristine River Tano, residents of Samreboi Nsuoakyi have taken matters into their own hands, burning down makeshift tents used by illegal miners operating near the river. The drastic action, aimed at reclaiming the vital waterway from the clutches of destructive “galamsey” activities, saw …
Read More »Forest Concession Power Struggle Turns Deadly: Three Gang Members Executed in Tano South
A violent power struggle over the control of a forest concession at Ahwerewamu in the Tano South Municipality has resulted in the brutal execution of three gang members from Bechem. The incident that happened in a town called Breme was a result of escalating tensions between rival factions vying …
Read More »Anas Aremeyaw Anas Wins $18 Million Defamation Case Against Kennedy Agyapong in US Court
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has secured a significant victory in a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, in a United States court. A unanimous eight-member jury found Agyapong guilty of defaming Anas, awarding the journalist $18 million in damages. The verdict marks …
Read More »Lands Minister, Armah-Kofi Buah Launches “Blue Water Guards” to Combat Illegal Mining, Protect Rivers
The Ghanaian government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has launched the “Blue Water Guards” initiative, a comprehensive program designed to combat illegal mining and safeguard the nation’s vital river systems. The program’s first phase will see 400 young Ghanaians undergoing rigorous training by the Ghana Navy …
Read More »Amenfi West: Breman Chiefs and Elders Allegedly Assign Sacred Stream “KANFEY” to Galamsey Operations
A concerned resident of Asankran Breman in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region of Ghana, identified as Elder Paul Ayerakwa, has issued a public plea to address the escalating threat posed by illegal mining activities, locally known as “galamsey,” within the community. Ayerakwa specifically highlighted the devastating …
Read More »Fake Police Station Busted in Kenya: Man Runs Unauthorized Precinct for Six Months
A Kenyan man, identified as Collins Letting, has been arrested after authorities discovered he had been operating an illegal police station in Uasin Gishu County for a startling six-month period. The unauthorized facility, complete with detention cells and an office, had been painted in official police colors and was …
Read More »Tragedy at Kendal Rugby Club: Child Dies, Another Injured After Being Struck by Car
A somber atmosphere has descended upon Kendal, Cumbria, following a tragic incident at the Kendal Rugby Union Football Club, where a child lost his life and another sustained injuries after being struck by a car on a sports pitch. The devastating event has prompted a police investigation and left …
Read More »Moree Beach Faces Imminent Health Crisis as Refuse Accumulation and Open Defecation Plague Community
The coastal community of Moree is facing a severe environmental and public health crisis as its once-pristine beach is rapidly transforming into a refuse dump and a site for open defecation. Residents are expressing growing alarm over the deteriorating conditions, citing concerns about the spread of diseases, particularly a …
Read More »Teenage Robber Kills Okada Rider in Adugyama; Community Outrage Averted by Police Intervention
A shocking incident of violence has rocked Adugyama, a town in the Ahafo Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region, where a young man, believed to be in his late teens, allegedly shot and killed an “Okada” rider (commercial motorcyclist) before fleeing with the victim’s motorbike. The tragic …
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