Author: Barbara Quarshie

A 47-year-old charcoal producer, John Ansah, accused of consistently assaulting his 13-year-old daughter, has been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Courts. Ansah, facing charges of causing harm, indecent assault, and female genital mutilation, pleaded guilty to the offenses. While the presiding judge, Hathia Ama Manu, convicted him based on his plea, the…

Tragedy struck in Dunkwa-Abasewa, located in the Upper Denkyira East District of the Central Region, as two Junior High School final year students lost their lives in an abandoned galamsey pit. The victims, Dominic Abu, aged 15, and Enoch Ogo, aged 16, both students of the Abisco M/A Basic School, tragically met their fate on…

A tragic incident has unfolded in Juaso as a 21-year-old farmer stands accused of fatally assaulting his 65-year-old father, John Kwabena Asare. The incident occurred during a heated altercation between the two, the exact cause of which is yet to be determined by authorities. The suspect, identified as Kwadwo Amponsah, was apprehended by concerned neighbors…

A tragic incident has occurred in Nsuaem No. 1, a farming community situated in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old girl due to electrocution. According to reports from the victim’s grandmother, the young girl was electrocuted after coming into contact with an aluminum electrical cable within…

Country music artist Morgan Wallen found himself in legal trouble after being arrested on Monday, April 8th, in Nashville. The arrest came after Wallen allegedly threw a chair from the rooftop of a bar on Sunday night, leading to his apprehension on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is gearing up to embark on an extensive transmission line upgrade project aimed at enhancing power supply in the Ashanti region. Scheduled to span approximately 11 weeks, the project will be executed by Indian firm Arvensis Energy Private Limited. It entails upgrading the 33Kv Line from Ridge BSP through…

BBC Antiques Roadshow director Nicky Illis has tragically passed away at the age of 53 in April 2024. The seasoned TV director, known for her work on popular shows like Antiques Roadshow and Fake or Fortune, lost her battle with cancer. Illis leaves behind her husband Seb and their two children, Luke and Eliza. She…

Media personality Serwaa Amihere has taken decisive legal action against Henry Amponsah, also known as Henry Fitz, and two others for their alleged involvement in the non-consensual sharing of an intimate video purportedly involving herself and the renowned TV anchor. The lawsuit, filed on April 8, 2024, by the state on behalf of Serwaa Amihere,…

The comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife Mabel’s marriage troubles have taken a new turn with accusations surfacing against three female celebrities allegedly involved in their separation. The revelations, brought to light by renowned blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus, shed light on the challenges faced by the celebrity couple over nearly two…

The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has issued a stern warning to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of baby diapers, stressing that the importation of unhygienic and poor-quality baby diapers into the country will not be tolerated. In a statement released by the FDA, it highlighted its concern over the ongoing practice of importing disposable baby…