A Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in a United States federal court for his role in a massive international fraud scheme that defrauded victims of more than $100 million through online romance scams and business email compromise attacks. The suspect, Derrick Van Yeboah, admitted to conspiracy to
Mar 7, 2026
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has arrived in South Africa to participate in the country’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, highlighting the strong cultural and historical ties between Ghana and South Africa. A video circulating on social media shows Otumfuo stepping off the plane in tradi
Mar 6, 2026
Berlin is home to a street popularly referred to as “Ghana Street,” a name that reflects a rich history of cultural exchange and longstanding ties between Ghana and Germany. The name originated during the early years of Ghana’s independence in the late 1950s when the country sought international par
Mar 6, 2026
A poem recited by a student during Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations has gone viral, sending former President John Dramani Mahama trending across social media platforms. The performance took place at Manpanyin Senior High School, where a student delivered a poem praising Mahama and highlighting
Mar 6, 2026
A man convicted for a series of killings in Wa in the Upper West Region has revealed the reason behind the attacks that left residents shocked and fearful. During investigations, the suspect admitted responsibility for multiple murders and disclosed that his actions were motivated by a desire to mak
Mar 6, 2026
A poacher has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Nkroful District Court after being found guilty of illegal hunting in the Ankasa Forest Reserve, one of Ghana’s most protected ecological zones. The convict, whose activities were uncovered by wildlife authorities, was arrested during an o
Mar 6, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has directed a full investigation into allegations that some police officers were involved in the withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the mobile money account of an agent in Kibi in the Eastern Region. The directive comes after a video circ
Mar 5, 2026
Police in Accra have arrested a 24-year-old okada rider in connection with a robbery attack on a staff member of the Namibian High Commission at the Airport Residential Area. The suspect, identified as Daniel Ashiagbe, was picked up by the Accra Regional Police Command following investigations into
Mar 5, 2026
Ghana has taken a significant step toward strengthening its aviation and defence capabilities with the introduction of a new multi-mission Airbus helicopter. The aircraft forms part of the government’s efforts to modernise the country’s air fleet and improve its ability to respond to security operat
Mar 5, 2026
