Author: Insight News

THE POLICE in Kumasi are on the heels of some suspects, presumably teenagers, who infamously hit the head of a policeman with a stone to injure him. “Some suspects have been identified by the police and they would surely be arrested to assist in investigations”, a police document has disclosed. The police described the injured policeman as G/Const. Boakye Bismark of SWAT Unit Ashanti Region, adding that he got injured in the line of duty. According to the police statement, some policemen tried to stop two students groups from fighting at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and one of them…

The University of Cape Coast (UCC), has honoured the Executive Director of the EConomic and Organised Crime Office(EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah for strengthening the relationship between the premier institution and the Ghana Police Service. The Department of Forensic Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Ghana Police Service in 2018 entered into an agreement for personnel of the Ghana Police Service to be trained in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Document Examination, and Financial Fraud Investigation. READ ALSO: EOCO Boss Fires Up Newly Trained Military Capos The Memorandum of Understanding solidified the…

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency who also doubles as the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has initiated a foundation named ‘Ursula Foundation’ with the aim of presenting HOPE and shaping young boys and girls in the constituency and the country as a whole. She explains that the legacy project derives from the numerous individuals who supported and motivated her during her life journey, which has imposed an absolute obligation on her to lend a helping hand to everyone else in way to make sure others attain even greater heights than her. Speaking at the…

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, affectionately nicknamed ‘Bawupeezy’  by Gen Zee folks, has told a Ghanaian audience in London that he has performed outstandingly well as a Vice President therefore he should be ‘promoted’ to become the substantive President  come the December general elections. “Most people say I have been the most impactful Vice President in the history of Ghana, and that is based on my performance. If you look at the policies I have initiated and championed in the last 8 years, you can count 33 policies. “Can you think of one policy, just one policy that John…

Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office(EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah(Mrs) has urged newly-trained professional military officers to ensure that they are adequately prepared and fully understand what it takes to contain prevailing threats to peace and security in the country. Speaking to graduates of the Junior Staff Course 81 of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) on Friday, June 14, 2024, as Guest Honour at their graduation ceremony, Mrs Addo-Danquah noted that the graduate must consistently strive to have a clear understanding of various threats to peace and security and how such threats…

Highly respected Ghanaian entrepreneur, Angela List, has said allegations of corruption published against her in an article by the Spy News Agency (SNA) and republished by Opera News are lies and a “brazen display of irresponsible journalism” with a malicious intent to defame her. List noted in a statement that the said publication titled “Unveiling the Deception and Corruption of Ghanaian Businesswoman Angela List,” is nothing but a defamatory piece of baseless and wicked accusations meant to injure her high earned reputation. READ THE STATEMENT FROM ANGELA LIST BELOW Attention: Spy News Agency (SNA) and Opera News REJOINDER: CORRECTING THE…

Namibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalised gay sex in a victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners after a number of setbacks in the battle for rights in African countries in recent years. Namibia inherited a law banning “sodomy” and “unnatural offences” when it gained independence from South Africa in 1990. While the ban was rarely enforced, activists said it contributed to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, including violence by the police. Friedel Dausab, the Namibian LGBTQ+ activist who brought the case, said: “I feel elated. I’m so happy. This really is a landmark judgment, not just for me, but for…

Heart-wrenching reports from the Central Region suggest that on Friday, June 21, 2024 at about 11pm, an adult, supposedly created in the image of God was half-asleep while driving a truck on the Winneba-Kasoa road and drove into a police check point grinding to death a uniformed policeman on official duty. This is evil to say the least if it turns out to be true that the driver was indeed sleeping behind the wheels of a truck in motion. Common sense and a human conscience would have made him park to take a nap if indeed he was truly tired.…

A driver, allegedly drowsy behind the wheel, but unwilling to pull over and rest, has fatally collided with a police officer in GomoaMpota in the Central Region. The incident happened at the GomoaMpota checkpoint during the late hours of Friday, June 21, 2024.The victim of the incident was identified as Police Officer Stephen NiiQuaye, a dedicated member of the Winneba Divisional Police Command. READ ALSO: Trotro Driver Kills 21 …Through Careless Overtaking In Ashanti Officer Quaye’s untimely death occurred when he was performing his duty, stopping a vehicle at the checkpoint. At this time, a blue Kia truck bearing the registration…

Achieving Ghana’s development goals entails the practical ‘owning’ of the national vision and collaboration with all key stakeholders, and it is therefore imperative that faith-based organisations work hand-in-hand with government to move the nation in the desired direction, Vice President Bawumia has stated. Reflecting on the Conference theme, ‘The Freedom Church: Securing our Future’ at the 2nd Biennial Joint Conference of the East, West and Mid Ghana Conference of the AME Zion Church, Dr Bawumia emphasized the importance of collectively crafting national goals, relying on relevant knowledge and experience. “The Conference theme… is a stirring appeal to each of us…