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Police arrest five suspects impersonating NAIMOS officials

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Police in the Eastern South Region have arrested five individuals for allegedly posing as operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) and extorting money from some miners.

The suspects were taken into custody on Friday, January 2, after a complaint at Akwadum in the Abuakwa South District.

The police in a press statement dated January 3, 2026 said the suspects, Moses Tapiam, 43, Christopher Amakor, 29, Casimir Nunekpeku, 29, Wisdom Miwonuko, 35, and Paul Agbanu, 53, were dressed in security uniforms and claimed to be NAIMOS officials from Accra.

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Tema Oil Refinery procures ‘fresh’ vehicles to enhance operations of refinery

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The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over fresh operational vehicles for the refinery.

The new vehicles are to significantly enhance and strengthen the operational efficiency of the refinery.

They comprise eight brand new Mitsubishi pickups, three Toyota Coaster buses, two industrial forklifts and other essential vehicles to support the day-to-day activities of the refinery.

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E/R: Angry youth clash with police over the death of a suspect in custody

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Residents of Kukurantumi set fire in front of the police station in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region after a suspect allegedly died while in police custody. What began as shock and grief among residents quickly turned into anger, with sections of the youth marching to the Kukurantumi Police Station to vent their frustration.  Police officers were immediately deployed to contain the situation, but their efforts were met with fierce resistance. Some members of the crowd pelted stones at the officers, escalating tensions.  In response, the police fired…

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NPP orders arrests of NDC officials over ‘death threats’ during Akwatia by-election.

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Some top officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) been charged by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of threatening to kill its members and committing violent crimes against them therefore calling for quick police action. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Wednesday, September 3, the NDC First National Vice Chairman Chief Sofo Azorka and Abuakwa North Constituency Communications Officer Alhaji Abdul Wahab Amadu were accused of threatening National Organizer of the NPP Henry Nana Boakye, MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and Minority…

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Mahama Urges Timely Completion of Ofankor-Nsawam Road Project

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President John Dramani Mahama has advised the Ofankor-Nsawam Road contractors to stick to their plan and finish the project by the middle of 2026 during a site visit on Wednesday, September 3. While expressing satisfaction with the current state of affairs, Mahama emphasized the significance of keeping up the momentum and minimizing road user discomfort. “I can see that drivers are pleased with the improvements so far,” he noted. “I urge you to keep traffic flowing smoothly throughout the construction period so that motorists aren’t unduly affected.” He reminded the…

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E/R: Akwatia election Frimpong Kodua defends NPP’s decision to walk out of peace negociation

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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)Justin Frimpong Kodua, has defended his party’s decision to decline to take part in a peace negotiation scheduled by the National Peace Council-scheduled Akwatia by-election. The National Peace Council, prior to the Akwatia by-election  invited the national leadership of the NDC and NPP to a quick meeting on Monday, September 1, 2025, to talk about issues pertaining to peace.  The NPP, however, left the meeting after claiming that it had been misrepresented. Mr. Frimpong Kodua in addressing the media asserted that the…

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E/R: Akwatia by-election; constituents vote today

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Eligible voters in the Akwatia constituency are voting today, Tuesday, September 2, to elect a new Member of Parliament in respect to the death of their original appointee, Ernest Kumi. The Electoral Commission has opened 119 polling places throughout the constituency to facilitate the electoral process. Approximately 50,000 registered voters will participate in the by-election. They, however, assured the public of transparency and credibility in the exercise, and special arrangements have been made to guarantee the timely delivery of electoral materials, close monitoring, and efficient collation of results. The National…

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EC affirms readiness for Akwatia by-election

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed its preparedness for the Akwatia by-election on Tuesday. The by-election follows the passing of Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi and will be contested by Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the NPP, Bernard Bediako Baidoo of the NDC, and Owusu Patrick of the Liberal People’s Party. In 21 electoral areas, 52,328 voters are estimated to cast ballots at 119 polling places.The Commission has deployed 484 temporary election officers with returning officers, presiding officers, technicians, verification officers, and ballot issuers in inclusion. Addressing the media, the…

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PENTECOST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KOFORIDUA MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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Koforidua, Ghana – 25th/08/2025 – Pentecost Senior High School (PENSEC), Koforidua, one of the distinguished educational institutions founded by The Church of Pentecost, is set to celebrate its 25th Anniversary this September under the theme 25 years of nurturing future leaders of excellence and virtue. THE PENSEC STORY.

Established on 16th February 2000, the school was founded with the vision of shaping future leaders who embody both academic excellence and moral virtue. The foundation stone was laid by the late Apostle M.K. Ntumy, then Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. Originally managed by the Pentecost Social Services Directorate, the school was officially absorbed into the public education system in 2016.

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(Suhum- ER) Welcome to Golden Horse – Electrify Your Journey!

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Suhum City, Eastern Region, Ghana – Golden Horse, a leading name in Ghana’s electric vehicle industry, proudly announces the continued growth and innovation of its state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing facility, operated by Yike (Tianjin) Management Consulting Company. Strategically located along the Accra–Kumasi highway in Suhum City, the Golden Horse Electric Vehicle Factory is ideally positioned just 88 kilometers from Accra and 185 kilometers from Kumasi, ensuring unmatched accessibility for logistics, distribution, and customer service.

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