Tag Archives: EAST

INTERPOL arrests three Nigerians for defrauding multinational oil companies in Asia, Middle East

Three Nigerians allegedly involved in global scams have been arrested in Lagos and Edo states, during an INTERPOL-led operation targeting malware cyber fraud across South-East Asia and the Middle East. A statement by Head, Media and Publicity, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wilson Uwujaren, said the operation was …

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East Africa remains haven for 1994 genocide fugitives

East Africa remains a haven for fugitives accused of committing the Genocide Against the Tutsi almost 28 years after the massacres, with the region hosting 785 fugitives of the 1,147 wanted criminals. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda currently host the biggest number of wanted fugitives, 408 and …

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83% of Wa East adolescent girls trade sex for sanitary pads – Research

A stud conducted by the Upper West Regional Youth Parliament with funding support from Plan International Ghana has found that 83 per cent of adolescent girls in Wa East trade sex for money to buy sanitary towels during their period. The study was titled: ‘Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in …

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VIDEO: Tracey Boakye puts her ‘famous’ East Legon mansion on display

Tracey Boakye highlights the impact of being a Ghanaian celebrity Popular Ghanaian socialite cum actress, Tracey Boakye, has showcased parts of her plush East Legon mansion. In an interview with Abeiku Santana who paid a visit to her home, Tracey flaunted her luxurious bedroom, expensive closet, high ceilings, expensive-looking furniture, and so on. In …

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VIDEO: How East Legon man ‘hijacked’ community water supply, resold ‘stolen’ water – Minister narrates

An unnamed man residing at East Legon has been arrested for illegally connecting to the main water supply for the community. The arrest was effected by the taskforce of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on Sunday, April 10. Addressing the press on Monday April 11, the sector minister, …

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Police in Upper East ban use of cargo trucks and tricycles

The Upper East Regional Police Command has placed a ban on the use of cargo trucks and tricycles popularly known as motor king meant for carrying goods from transporting passengers in the Region. The Command has observed that it is becoming an emerging trend and in most cases leading to …

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VIDEO&PHOTOS: Current state of Odartey Lamptey’s $100,000 East Legon mansion

Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey has enjoyed some good news in the past few days after gaining custody of his seven-bedroom house from his ex-wife Gloria Appiah. On March 2, 2022, Court ordered Gloria to vacate the apartment after yet another failed appeal to claim ownership of the seven-bedroom apartment …

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Odartey Lamptey reveals cost of East Legon mansion

Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey has revealed that he bought the 7-bedroom house his ex-wife refused to let go of after the divorce for $100,000. Odartey said he acquired the luxurious property while he was playing Germany in 1998 and 1999. Speaking with Angel FM, the former Ghana youth star revealed …

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Atiwa East NPP picks new officers, lauds committee for free and fair elections

Some New Patriotic Party, NPP, members in the Atiwa East Constituency of the Eastern Region have commended the party’s committee deployed to supervise the just ended internal elections in that constituency. The election was conducted by the Dr. Twum Barimah-led committee. In a press statement the members noted that the …

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Prices of 3-bedroom East Legon houses can buy mansions in US – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has bemoaned the high cost of properties in Ghana and urged the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry to find innovative ways to build less costly properties for Ghanaian citizens so more people can own homes. The President told the Chamber at a meeting: “I hear in Ghana, …

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