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Teen girl and boyfriend arrested for GH₵41,000 gold shop theft in Twifo Praso
A 15-year-old girl who allegedly stole GH₵41,000 and an unspecified amount of gold from a gold shop in Twifo Praso, located in the Twifo Ati-Morkwa District of the Central Region, has been apprehended. The girl and her boyfriend, whose identity has not been disclosed, were arrested at Egyaa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region following a tip-off. The 15-year-old was captured on CCTV stealing from the gold shop. According to reports, she distributed some of the stolen cash among accomplices, including her boyfriend, who allegedly received GH₵15,000. Police have indicated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend all those involved. Reports gathered by Ahotor FM indicate that on January 28, 2025, the girl, accompanied by an eight-year-old girl, visited a gold shop in Twifo Praso under the pretext of inquiring about purchasing mercury. According to the reports, the shop attendant, Enoch Boateng, briefly stepped out to buy an item from a nearby shop. Upon his return, he discovered that the girl had taken advantage of his absence to steal the cash and gold. The police immediately launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspects. Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
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4-month-old baby killed in house fire at Kisseman
A fire outbreak at the Kisseman Junction slum near Achimota-Samodak has claimed the life of a four-month-old baby. The inferno, which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, destroyed over 20 wooden residential structures, leaving residents devastated. The infant was trapped in one of the wooden structures that was completely consumed by the flames. Despite the swift response by firefighters from the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations, the tragedy could not be averted. Emergency responders arrived just 12 minutes after receiving the distress call and successfully extinguished the fire in about 2 hours. Their timely intervention prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring structures, including a warehouse. The charred remains of the infant were retrieved and handed over to the police for further investigations. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced an inquiry into the cause of the blaze, which has left dozens of families displaced and grappling with the loss. Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
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“Tensions Escalate During Presidential Nominee Vetting: Parliamentary Chaos and Clashes Mark Session”
The primary purpose of vetting the Presidential Nominee is to evaluate and assess the competence of the candidates. This process determines if they qualify to work in the capacity required to complement the vision and national agenda of the government. The role of Members of Parliament as representatives of the people is losing its significance. Although their mandate allows them to manage their own introspection to address issues and challenges, this is often unsubstantiated and unjustified. A local government expert and political analyst Isaka Koetey expressed this view on the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Alexander Nana Dogbey in Accra. He believes that the chairman of the vetting committee appears to be not in control of the proceedings and must work to manage every member of the committee. In another development, tensions flared during a session of the Appointments Committee as Members of the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The disagreement erupted when the Minority proposed rescheduling the vetting to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings. However, Majority members rejected this suggestion, insisting that the vetting should continue as scheduled. The disagreement…
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Decomposing body found at Gomoa Potsin
The decomposing body of a man believed to be in his late 20s has been found at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. The body was discovered near an electricity pole in the area. He has been linked to an electricity transmission cable theft that led to a power outage on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in parts of the Blue House Estate. The deceased, whose identity is not immediately known, was found near an electricity pole with a pair of pliers and a backpack containing other tools beside him. Residents told Ahotor News that they noticed the power transmission cables had been tampered with and called the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to resolve the issue. The Gomoa Potsin Watchdog Committee Chairman, Ebo Anderson, speaking in an interview, raised concerns about the increasing cases of electricity theft in the Central Region and urged residents to remain vigilant. Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
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3 women accused of smuggling methamphetamines into Ghana remanded
An Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody two South Africans and a Nigerian accused of possessing over 16 kg of methamphetamines, a narcotic drug. This follows their arrest at the Kotoka International Airport on January 20, 2025, by officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The accused persons (names withheld) are alleged to have concealed the drugs in two suitcases. The Court presided over by Justice Mrs Kizita Koowa Quarshie remanded the accused, all females, to reappear on February 11, 2025. It, however, did not take their pleas as the fact and charges were also not read out. Additionally, the trial judge asked the accused persons to secure lawyers to defend them in court. However, a Senior State Attorney, Mr Watkins Adamah, prayed the Court to remand the accused persons into lawful custody. “This morning, our prayer humbly is to cause the remand of first, second and third accused persons into the custody of the NACOC pending investigations.” Mr Adamah held that the first and second accused persons were South Africans who travelled through Rwanda to Ghana and “they were found in possession of identical suitcases which had over 16 kg methamphetamine, a narcotic drug, concealed in…
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Catholic Church suspends priest over secret marriage in United States
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, and jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, and Chancellor/Notary Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo. The statement alleged that Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Ms. Dora Chichah at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA, on December 29, 2024, noting that footage of the marriage had been widely circulated on social media. By this action, the Church stated that Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon law. “Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, hereby officially decrees that he is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry.” The statement continued: “On November 30, 2024, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, who had been out of active ministry and without any official assignment in the United States of America, contacted me with a request to be released from all canonical obligations and responsibilities associated with Holy Orders within the Roman Catholic Church.” “The Diocese of Warri reached out to Fr. Oghenerukevwe, requesting…
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