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Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming Hits Kumasi September 27
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Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming Hits Kumasi September 27

Kumasi is set to come alive this weekend as Ghana’s multiple award-winning rapper, Sarkodie, brings his much-anticipated Rapperholic Homecoming concert to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, September 27, at 7 p.m. The event, which marks a historic return for the celebrated rapper to the Ashanti regional capital, has already seen massive patronage with online VIP and VVIP tickets completely sold out. Organizers have, however, announced that limited tickets are still available at selected outlets across Kumasi, including Anloga Junction Total Filling Station, Abuakwa Shell Filling Station, Miklin Hotel (Danyame), Starbite (Kumasi), YFM Kumasi, and Poku Trading. For fans who prefer online purchases, regular tickets can be secured by visiting www.rapperholic.com or dialing 714...
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ARCC Issues Directives for Funeral of Late Asantehemaa
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ARCC Issues Directives for Funeral of Late Asantehemaa

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has released a public notice outlining key directives for essential government workers and institutions as part of the funeral and burial arrangements of the late Asantehemaa, in line with directives from the Manhyia Palace. In the statement signed by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the ARCC emphasized the importance of maintaining order, security, and dignity during the period of mourning. Among the directives issued are: Identification and Uniforms – All essential government workers are required to wear their official service uniforms and carry valid identification cards at all times. Use of Official Vehicles – Essential workers are encouraged, as much as possible, to commute to and from their duty st...
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Military Helicopter crashes in Ashanti Region
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Military Helicopter crashes in Ashanti Region

A military helicopter has reportedly crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, with initial reports indicating that some passengers on board have been burnt to death The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, but details remain scant as emergency response teams race to the scene. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the crash or release a full list of those on board. In a brief statement, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) stated that a helicopter, identified as a Z-9, has reportedly gone off the radar after taking off on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The aircraft was headed to Obuasi when contact was lost. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that efforts are underway to trace the missing helicopter and re-establish communication. According...
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Ashanti Region: Kusasi Chief shot dead by unknown assailants at Asawase
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Ashanti Region: Kusasi Chief shot dead by unknown assailants at Asawase

Mr. Abdul-Malik Azenbe, the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region and Divisional Chief of Kadi in Binduri, was shot dead by unknown assailants on Tuesday night (July 22) in a tragic and brazen attack. According to eyewitness accounts, two unidentified men riding a motorbike arrived at the chief’s residence near the Asawase F-Line Community Centre at approximately 2040 hours. One of the attackers, reportedly wielding an AK-47 rifle, opened fire on the chief, before they both fled the scene. Chief Azenbe, who was enskinned as Kadi Naaba just three months ago, was initially rushed to the Manhyia Government Hospital. He was subsequently referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe,...
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Police arrest 16 suspects for illegal mining at Manso Adubia
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Police arrest 16 suspects for illegal mining at Manso Adubia

The Ghana Police Service has arrested sixteen (16) suspects during an anti-illegal mining operation at Essuminya and Apraprama Forest Reserves in the Ashanti Region. The joint operation, conducted on 19th June 2025, involved personnel drawn from the National Police Headquarters and the Manso Adubia District. The team embarked on the operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities within the forest reserves. During the operation, sixteen suspects were arrested while actively engaging in illegal mining activities. The suspects are, Kwesi Frimpong (52), Samuel Okyere (44), Jackson Nana Boafo (32), Saddick Abubakar (44), Collins Asare (35), Joshua Ofori (25), Emmanuel Akwesi (42), Augustine Mensah (38), Stephen Amoako (25), Vincent Ofori (30), Andrews Oppong (31), Nyaba Aton...
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Police arrest five in connection with armed robberies in Ashanti Region
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Police arrest five in connection with armed robberies in Ashanti Region

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has arrested five suspects linked to a string of armed robbery cases in the Denchemuoso District and surrounding areas. The key suspect, Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last (32), was apprehended on April 22, 2025, following credible intelligence. He had been on the police wanted list since 2016 for his alleged involvement in the robbery and murder of G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti at the Open Space Hotel, Denchemuoso. During interrogation, Baby Last confessed to participating in several robberies across Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, and Asuoyeboah, revealing his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of his accomplices: Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassid...
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Ashanti Regional Police Command demand release of officers involved in Nyinahin shootings
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Ashanti Regional Police Command demand release of officers involved in Nyinahin shootings

The Ashanti Regional Police is collaborating with the Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces, for the release of military officers involve in the killing of a civilian at Nyinahin, in the Atwima Mponua District of Ashanti. The soldiers are said to have killed the civilian, identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi and injured three others, during a confrontation with some mourners, who were on their way to bury their friend at the Nyinahin cemetery. A statement signed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer, said the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, had since visited both the crime scene and the injured victims at the hospital. The Regional Commander had also assured the com...
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Suspected ECG cable thief electrocuted to death at Adoato
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Suspected ECG cable thief electrocuted to death at Adoato

A young man, suspected to have attempted to steal an earthen wire (cable) at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Substation at Adoato in the Ashanti Region has been electrocuted to death. The deceased, believed to be in his late thirties, was with the cable and a plier when his lifeless body was found in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. Speaking with Ghana News Agency, Mr Benjamin Obeng Antwi, the Ashanti West Public Relations Officer of the ECG, said the Police had taken the body to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. He observed that the incident led to power outages in some areas in Greater Kumasi and beyond. Mr Antwi expressed concern about the rising cases of vandalism and theft of ECG installations such as transformers, cables, protective equipment, ...
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Three Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Murder of Mobile Money Vendors in Ashanti Region
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Three Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Murder of Mobile Money Vendors in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of being involved in the brutal robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in the Ashanti Region. According to the police, the first incident occurred on Thursday, 13th February 2025, in Krofrom around noon, where the victim, Patricia Nimako, was attacked and fatally shot. Her assailants also made away with an undisclosed amount of money. A second attack took place on the night of Monday, 10th March 2025, in Kwadaso. The victim, identified as Gideon Owusu Sarpong, popularly known as “Junior,” was also robbed and murdered at his residence. Following investigations, police arrested three suspects on 21st March 2025. The individuals were identified as Charles Kwame Danso, 23, also known as “Kwame Char...
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Ashanti Region Unites for Independence Day Clean-Up Exercise
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Ashanti Region Unites for Independence Day Clean-Up Exercise

The Ashanti Region marked Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary with a large-scale clean-up exercise that drew thousands of volunteers, reflecting a strong sense of patriotism and civic responsibility. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, praised the commitment of all participants in tackling waste and restoring cleanliness across the region. Despite concerns over the volume of filth in certain areas, the Minister noted that the enthusiasm and teamwork demonstrated by local residents, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), the Security Services, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Zoomlion, volunteer groups, students and teachers, Kumawood actors, political parties, and traditional authorities (“Nananom”) were instrumental in the success of the exercise. “Th...
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