Author: Fay Flex
The family of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year Biological Sciences student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has petitioned the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police to speed up the ongoing trial concerning her murder. In a video shared on social media on Wednesday, November 5, under the hashtag #JusticeForJoana, Joana’s sisters expressed deep frustration over the slow pace of the court proceedings, which they said have been repeatedly delayed by multiple adjournments. According to them, these delays have prolonged their grief and weakened their confidence in the justice system. “Joana was a young and vibrant…
Ghana has been ranked 6th in the world and 1st in Africa for gold deposits, according to the World Gold Council’s 2025 Gold Demand Trends report. The country’s gold reserves stand at 140.6 tonnes, a position attributed to strategic investment and improved regulation of artisanal mining. The report also confirms Ghana as Africa’s top gold producer, with gold accounting for approximately 40% of total export earnings, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, making it a critical driver of the nation’s economic stability. Globally, China leads with 380.2 tonnes of gold, representing about 10% of global production, dominated by state-owned…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the top 20 contributors to inflation for October 2025, with food items like fufu and soup, kenkey with fried fish, herrings (smoked), plantain, and beef among the major drivers. Other contributors include cooked rice, tomato paste, vegetable oil, electricity, charcoal, accommodation, and school fees. On Wednesday, November 5, GSS announced that Ghana’s inflation rate had fallen to 8% in October 2025, the lowest level since June 2021. This marks a tenth consecutive month of decline, down from 9.4% in September and significantly lower than the 23.8% peak recorded in December 2024. Speaking at…
Edward Akuoko, General Manager at Akonta Mining Limited and formerly the fourth accused in the company’s ongoing criminal case, has explained his decision to cooperate with prosecutors as a state witness. Speaking on Okay FM, Akuoko said his choice was driven by self-preservation, noting he received less support than Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. “The day we went to court, many NPP members were chanting ‘Free Chairman Wontumi’ but no one said ‘Free Akuoko’. I realized no one knows me, so I have to be careful. After being granted bail, some elders advised…
The Western Central Regional Police Command has announced the successful rescue of a 15-year-old Nigerian girl who was allegedly trafficked to Ghana for sexual exploitation. The rescue was carried out by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVSU) in Tarkwa following a report made by the victim’s father, Ogbonno Onuigbo. Onuigbo reported his daughter missing in October 2025 and later contacted the victim on October 24, 2025, who disclosed that she had been trafficked and abused in Ghana. Following the report, police on Monday, November 4, 2025, arrested 25-year-old Joy Ogbonna at Aboso, near Tarkwa. Police investigations revealed that…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she was at a breaking point before marrying Nigerian politician and businessman Ned Nwoko, saying she came close to harming herself if the union didn’t happen. In a candid video posted to her Instagram account on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the actress addressed years of speculation about her relationship with the 65-year-old senator. She dismissed the notion that she married for money, insisted the decision was hers alone, and described the emotional turmoil she faced when her family opposed the marriage. “Everyone was looking for me. My brothers were fighting, breaking bottles. Everybody…
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that a 14-year-old British boy must remain at a boarding school in Ghana, despite his attempts to return to the United Kingdom after suing his parents over the decision to send him abroad. The teenager, identified only as S for legal reasons, was taken to Ghana in 2023 and enrolled in a private boarding school in Accra following concerns about his behavior and welfare in the UK. His parents said the move was meant to give him structure and stability, but S argued that he was being “unlawfully detained” and wanted to return…
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has revealed that his office was powerless to prevent former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from leaving Ghana after the 2024 elections. Speaking on The KSM Show, Mr. Agyebeng explained that during the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) lacked the operational support needed to enforce travel restrictions. “We didn’t watch him leave; we were powerless, that is the truth. We saw him leave, but we couldn’t prevent him from leaving the airport,” he stated. He added that the situation has improved under the current government, with better cooperation…
A family of seven, including five children, has died in a tragic fire at Akyempim in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Dunkwa-On-Offin Fire Station received a distress call around 1:04 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and swiftly dispatched a crew to the scene. Firefighters arrived at 1:20 a.m. to find one of the bedrooms in a four-bedroom house completely engulfed in flames and locked from the outside. The team managed to bring the fire under control within minutes, but seven occupants — two adults and five…
A video circulating online shows veteran actress Rita Daniels launching a fiery tirade against her daughter’s estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, making bold claims about his character and alleged dependence on others for fame. In the video, Rita accuses Nwoko of trying to “bite the finger that fed him,” while revealing that Regina once supported his political ambitions financially. “When you were going for elections, how much did Regina give you? $50,000. They call her a gold digger — what digger? We’re the ones covering your shame,” she said. Rita Daniels further alleged that Nwoko thrives on leveraging the popularity of…