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A Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has remanded three people into police custody in connection with a viral video showing a man physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife. The primary suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, also known as Nii Adjei, has been charged with physical assault under Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Police say he was the man seen in the video repeatedly attacking the woman in what authorities described as a clear case of domestic abuse. Two others, identified as Louis Odartey Lamptey and…

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni and senior officials on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to congratulate him and reaffirm the central bank’s commitment to closer institutional cooperation. The meeting, held November 18, focused on strengthening collaboration between the judiciary and the financial sector, with both sides highlighting shared priorities in safeguarding financial stability, rule of law and effective economic governance. Officials described the engagement as a continuation of long-standing cooperation between the two institutions and a signal of deeper partnership under the new Chief Justice’s…

Dozens of miners, many believed to be illegal small-scale operators, are feared dead after unidentified smoke filled sections of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in the Western Region, according to local sources. The victims are suspected to have suffocated deep underground after smoke believed to have been triggered by an underground blast caused carbon gases to spread through the tunnels. The incident reportedly occurred on levels 8 and 9 of the mine, now under the management of Heath Goldfields. The exact death toll remains uncertain. Some sources estimate as many as 30 people may have died, while others put the figure at…

People should not “blindly trust” everything artificial intelligence tells them, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warned in an exclusive BBC interview. Pichai said AI models are “prone to errors” and urged users to combine them with other tools. “This is why people also use Google Search, and we have other products that are more grounded in providing accurate information,” he said. While AI can be helpful for creative writing, he added, “people have to learn to use these tools for what they’re good at, and not blindly trust everything they say.” The remarks come as Google rolls out Gemini 3.0, its…

Ghanaian musician Edem, says an attempt to guide Agbeko into rehabilitation failed Monday despite what he described as exhaustive efforts by his team and medical professionals. In a statement, Edem said he felt “deep disappointment” after spending the entire day with Agbeko in an effort to set him “on a new path.” He recounted accompanying him from a salon to an eatery before heading to the Pantang health facility for treatment. According to Edem, the team spent an additional four hours at the facility as health workers prepared to admit Agbeko into a rehabilitation program. Agbeko, however, refused to enter,…

Ghanaian musician Captain Planet (4×4) has sparked widespread debate after expressing shock over the revealing outfits worn by some attendees at the Tidal Rave festival held Saturday, November 14, at La Palm Beach. In a post on X, the artiste questioned whether the young women he saw in images from the event were “models or pornstars,” writing, “I just dey see some dressings from yesterday’s Tidal Rave. Chale, some of these small small girls, I don’t know whether them be models or pornstars. What the hell is happening in Ghana?” His comments drew mixed reactions. Supporters agreed with his concerns…

The family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has announced arrangements for her final funeral rites, scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at Independence Square, Accra. Speaking to the media Tuesday, Oheneba Akwasi Abayie, Otumfuo Akomforehene, said the day’s events will begin at 6 a.m. with the arrival of the cortege. The family has asked all mourners to wear black, noting there will be no official funeral attire. Security personnel will guide attendees to designated seating. The family emphasized that November 28 will mark the final funeral ceremony, with no additional services to be held elsewhere, ensuring…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo joined National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Samira Bawumia and several MPs on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, for the 13th Commemorative Adua honoring the late former Vice President Aliu Mahama. Akufo-Addo described the ceremony as both solemn and painful, calling Mahama’s passing “a profound sadness” for all who worked alongside him. He recalled first meeting Mahama in the 1990s while helping build the NPP in Tamale, where Mahama’s home became a hub for party organizers — a place to strategize, share meals and find warmth in his hospitality.…

Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has announced a full digitisation of recruitment processes for the Prisons, Immigration, Police and Fire Service in an effort to eliminate queues and prevent further tragedies during national enlistment. He said the new system will introduce a centralised online portal that allows applicants to complete the entire process remotely, using a secure code to be released on Sunday, November 16. “Our hope is to have a seamless process. Everything will move from paper to paperless,” he said, adding that the e-recruitment platform will ensure uniform standards across the agencies. The move follows the recent stampede…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is on an official visit to the State of Qatar at the invitation of the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. Talks between the two officials focused on deepening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and strengthening strategic cooperation, particularly in the areas of conflict mediation and multilateral engagement anchored on peace, security, and a rules-based international order. As part of efforts to boost economic and people-to-people ties, both countries discussed the easing of visa requirements to facilitate travel and…