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High Court Sentences Footballer to Life Imprisonment for 2021 Gruesome Killing of Abesim Teenagers

A High Court in Ghana has handed down a life imprisonment sentence to a footballer convicted in the brutal 2021 murder of teenagers in Abesim. The case involved a gruesome killing that shocked the community, with the court delivering the maximum penalty following trial proceedings. Details on accomplices or exact circumstances remain limited in initial reports, but the ruling underscores ongoing efforts to address violent crime.
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ECG Empowers Meter Readers to Disconnect Power for Unpaid Bills

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has authorized its franchise officers (previously known as meter readers) to disconnect electricity supply to consumers with outstanding bills. Officers will verify meters, present bills on-site, and demand payment, with all transactions required to be cashless via the ECG app or *226# short code. Officials warn against handing cash directly to officers and carry proper IDs and authorization letters. The move aims to curb defaults and boost revenue collection, potentially leading to widespread disconnections for non-payers. (Announcement February 24, 2026)
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Police Arrest 6 Aggrey Memorial SHS Students Over Brutal Attack on Adisadel College Student

Six students from Aggrey Memorial Senior High School have been arrested following a vicious assault on Rexford Owusu-Ansah, a final-year student of Adisadel College (ADISCO), on February 20, 2026, after an inter-schools sports festival in Cape Coast. The attackers reportedly confirmed the victim’s school identity before beating him, stealing his iPhone 17 Pro Max, GH¢1,400, and shoes; he suffered a fractured bone near his right eye and required hospital treatment. The suspects, handed over by school authorities, are in custody at Kotokuraba Police Station, with investigations ongoing and due process promised.
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Three Swedru School of Business Students to Face Court Over Assault on Obrachire SHS Pupil

Three students from Swedru School of Business—Joseph Amoh (20), Benedict Appiah (18), and Bilal Mamud (18)—are set to be arraigned after their arrest on February 23, 2026, for assaulting an Obrachire Senior High Technical School pupil during the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru on February 19. The video-recorded attack caused facial injuries and a broken tooth to the victim, who has demanded justice and denied provocation. The Central Regional Police, following a 24-hour ultimatum, condemned the violence amid the Ghana Education Service’s indefinite suspension of inter-school sports events for safety reviews.
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EPA Estimates $35 Million Needed to Fully Restore Polluted Birim River

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that approximately $35 million is required to completely rehabilitate the heavily polluted Birim River, calculating $200,000 per kilometre for its roughly 175 km length. The degradation stems primarily from illegal mining (galamsey), severely impacting water quality, aquatic life, and community access to safe water. A pilot project using ionic nano copper technology has shown improvements in treated sections, but full restoration demands substantial funding and sustained national efforts to combat pollution and protect water resources.
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Ahafo Police Arrest Three with Firearms, Ammunition, and Drone in Foiled Robbery Bid

Police in Ghana’s Ahafo Region arrested three suspects—Johnson Mawutor (26), Kelvin Ofori (22), and Mawuli Dogba—on February 22, 2026, along the Ayomso–Goaso road after they fled a patrol. Seized items included an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, pistols, additional rounds, a drone, machete, knives, handsets, and an unregistered motorbike. Further weapons were recovered from one suspect’s home. The group is suspected of planning a robbery, with weapons allegedly sourced from Techiman; one accomplice remains at large. The suspects are in custody and expected in court on February 24, with authorities urging public vigilance.
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Acute Water Shortage Grips Parts of Kumasi as Power Outages Disrupt Treatment Plants

Severe water shortages have affected large areas of Greater Kumasi for three consecutive days, leaving residents reliant on alternative sources like wells. Ghana Water Company Limited attributes the crisis to unstable power supply causing low voltage at the Barekese and Owabi treatment plants, hampering pumping and distribution. ECG links outages to cable faults, transformer issues, and third-party interference (e.g., a blast in Ejisu), with some repairs completed but supply still intermittent. Communities like Atonsu report ongoing hardship for basic needs like cooking and bathing. (Reported February 24, 2026)
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Kotoka International Airport Officially Renamed Accra International Airport

The Government of Ghana has restored the original name of the country’s main gateway, officially renaming Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. Announced by the Ministry of Transport on February 23, 2026, the change reverts to the pre-renaming designation for better international recognition. Authorities assured that the switch will not disrupt operations, safety protocols, or travel arrangements, with the ICAO code remaining “ACC.” Updates to signage, documents, digital platforms, and aviation records are underway, and the government has called for public and stakeholder cooperation during the transition.
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Atlantic Lithium Ends Takeover Discussions as Ewoyaa Mining Lease Awaits Parliamentary Nod

Australian-listed Atlantic Lithium Limited has terminated exclusivity arrangements and ended talks on a conditional takeover offer for its shares, citing that the proposal undervalued the long-term potential of its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana. In a February 23, 2026, update to the Ghana Stock Exchange, the company noted improved market conditions and the pending parliamentary approval of the Ewoyaa Mining Lease as key factors. If granted, the lease would clear a major regulatory hurdle toward establishing Ghana’s first lithium mine, enhancing its role in the global EV battery supply chain. Exploration has been scaled back to conserve cash, with trading resuming on the ASX after a brief halt.
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Interdicts Two Doctors and Two Nurses Over Alleged Denial of Emergency Care in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses pending investigation into claims they refused emergency treatment to a 29-year-old hit-and-run victim, Charles Amissah, who later died. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, after the patient was turned away from Police Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and Korle Bu due to alleged bed shortages; he suffered cardiac arrest at Korle Bu despite attempted CPR. A hospital committee is probing whether protocols were breached amid public outcry, with staff relieved of duties during the inquiry. The hospital reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and promised further updates.
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Obrachire SHS Student Calls for Justice Following Brutal Assault at District Athletics Meet

A student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School has demanded the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators after a violent attack during a district inter-schools athletics competition in Agona Swedru, Central Region. Victim Fiadzigbe sustained facial injuries and a broken tooth when allegedly pelted with stones and assaulted by students from Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) in a viral video incident. He insisted he did nothing to provoke the attack. Police have arrested three suspects, while the Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Education condemned the violence, suspending all regional school sports events pending enhanced security reviews.
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127 of 318 Ambulances Grounded Due to Ageing Fleet, National Ambulance Service Reveals

Nearly 40% of Ghana’s ambulance fleet—127 out of 318 vehicles—are currently non-operational, primarily because of their age exceeding the typical five-year lifespan, leading to high maintenance demands and breakdowns. Clinical Auditor for the Southern Zone Martin Ewuah Amoah disclosed this on February 23, 2026, in a Channel One TV interview, noting the impact on emergency response times. The revelation ties into broader concerns highlighted by the recent death of a hit-and-run victim who struggled to access hospital care despite initial stabilization.
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Government Surpasses Treasury Bill Target, Raises GH¢11.4 Billion in Latest Auction

Ghana’s government exceeded its Treasury Bill auction target in Tender 1995 on February 20, 2026, raising GH¢11.41 billion against a GH¢9.32 billion goal amid strong investor demand totaling GH¢25.2 billion in bids. Acceptances included GH¢3.19 billion (91-day), GH¢2.45 billion (182-day), and GH¢5.78 billion (364-day) bills, with weighted average interest rates of 6.45%, 8.18%, and 10.21% respectively. The robust subscription signals continued market confidence, with the next auction (Tender 1996) targeting GH¢5.81 billion.
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