Tag Archives: SECURITY

Leadership of NDC calls on IGP to beef up Security at Upper West Akyem registration center

The Eastern Region branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to strengthen the security system at the district office of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) in Upper West Akyem. The NDC is alleging that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman, …

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West African coups: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign Sahel security pact

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, three West African Sahel nations ruled by military juntas, signed a security pact on Saturday promising to come to the aid of each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression. The three countries are struggling to contain Islamic insurgents linked to al Qaeda …

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1 dead, 2 in critical condition as Chinese ‘galamsey’ security shoots 3 teenagers at Sefwi ‘Abroad’

One teenager has been allegedly shot dead by Chinese illegal miners’ security at Sefwi Abrokofe popularly known as ‘Abroad’ near Sefwi Boinzan in the Sefwi Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The shooting by the illegal miners have also led to the injury of two persons who are also …

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Watch as 27 juvenile prisoners take part in 2023 BECE under tight security

Some 300 students took part in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at the Bethany Methodist Junior High School, one of the centres for the examination in the nation’s capital, Accra. According to one of the supervisors, who spoke to GhanaWeb’s team during a visit to the centre, 162 of …

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‘I dare you to stop us’ – Dr. Likee engages in heated confrontation with Achimota Mall security over skit permit

A trending video on social media has captured the intense moment YouTube skit maker, Dr. Likee found himself embroiled in a heated dispute with security personnel at Achimota Mall. Reports suggest that Dr. Likee, also known as Ras Nene was unexpectedly denied access by the mall’s security team during an …

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Court orders Nsawam Prison management to produce Security man rearrested after escaping from cells

The High Court in Accra has ordered the Nsawam Prison Authorities to produce Pius Ayoma, a private Security man charged with attempted murder and robbery who was rearrested after escaping from police custody. Ayoma, on the night of March 2, escaped from lawful custody after appearing at the High Court …

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WhatsApp introduces ‘Chat Lock’ feature to enhance user privacy and security

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is taking steps to bolster user privacy and security with the introduction of its latest feature, “Chat Lock.” Acknowledging the importance of safeguarding intimate conversations, WhatsApp aims to provide users with an added layer of protection for their sensitive messages. By implementing the Chat Lock …

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We’re ready to use legitimate force to deal with Mahama if need be – Duffuor’s security detail

Some elements in the camp of Dr Kwabena Duffuor have warned that they are ready to combat illegalities used by Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the party to disenfranchise delegates and rig the election for the former president John Mahama. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Security …

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Bawku: ‘Anytime NPP comes into office all security issues boil up again, killings everywhere’ – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NDC) of always destabilising the country. His comment follows the conflict in Bawku and the alleged military killings of people including women in the area. Addressing delegates from Bawku central and Binduri constituencies who gathered at the Binduri …

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Survivors of ‘massacre’ in Burkina Faso blame security forces

Residents and survivors of an alleged massacre in a Burkina Faso village say 136 people, including women and infants, were killed as they blamed security forces for the April 20 attack. “We were on the way to the well with my donkey when we saw them moving towards us,” Belem …

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