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Eight persons died in a ghastly accident that occurred on the Takoradi-Elubo road in the Western Region last Thursday.

The accident, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m., involved two passenger buses, and it happened at Azuletti, near Samenye, along the highway.

An Ivorian-registered bus travelling towards Benin rammed into the rear of a parked Burkinabè passenger bus.

Twenty-one other passengers who sustained various degrees of injuries were rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) from the wreckage.

The 21 injured persons were transported to the nearest hospital for medical attention, while the bodies of the deceased were handed over to the police.

According to personnel of the GNFS, the parked vehicle had obstructed one lane of the highway, which might have partly resulted in the accident.

Seven people were pronounced dead at the scene, while another died later at a hospital.

Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding may have contributed to the crash.

A 20-YEAR-old man has been apprehended by the Agogo Police in the Ashanti Region for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.

Suspect Daniel Oheneba, reportedly, lured the victim (name withheld) into his room and forcibly had carnal knowledge of her.

The girl afterwards reported her ordeal to her grandmother, Esther Durowaa, who took her to the police station and lodged an official complaint.

The case, according to a police statement sighted by the DAILY GUIDE, happened last Friday at Gyidiem, one of the farming communities in Agogo.

‘On October 30, 2026, about 1510 hours, Esther Durowaa, aged 53, of Gyidiem, a suburb of Agogo, came to the charge office with her 13-year-old granddaughter and reported that on October 28, 2026, about 1930 hours, one Daniel Oheneba, 20 years, lured her said granddaughter to his room and forcibly had sexual intercourse with her.

‘Statements obtained from both complainant and victim. Police medical report form was issued to complainant to take victim to the hospital for examination,’ part of the police report indicated.

According to the Agogo police, they immediately dispatched some personnel who managed to arrest the suspect to assist in police investigations.

‘Suspect Daniel Oheneba was arrested and currently in police custody assisting with investigation,’ the police statement confirmed.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to make US$800 million available to commercial banks in November to support stability in the foreign exchange market.

The move forms part of the board’s projected foreign exchange generation of US$1.2 billion from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade operations during the month.

In a statement issued on November 2, 2026, the GoldBod said the foreign exchange sales would be conducted through its GoFX platform in accordance with the approved Foreign Exchange Sales and Intermediation Framework.

According to the board, the framework is intended to ensure transparency, fairness and regulatory compliance in the sale of foreign exchange to authorised commercial banks.

The planned supply follows GoldBod’s generation of US$1.011 billion from its ASM gold trade operations in October, the full amount of which was sold to authorised commercial banks through the GoFX platform.

The board said the transactions formed part of its statutory mandate under Section 2(b) of Act 1140 to generate foreign exchange for the country.

GoldBod also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the accumulation of Ghana’s foreign reserves by the Bank of Ghana under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).

It said the planned US$800 million supply will provide foreign exchange to participating commercial banks.

GoldBod indicated that it would continue to carry out its foreign exchange operations in line with its mandate and the approved framework governing the transactions.

A SUSPECT in the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, has been arrested at Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region following police intelligence operation.

The deceased persons, Irene Atubiga, aged 47, and George Atubiga, aged 57, according to the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, were murdered on October 30, 2026.

Suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, 72, was reportedly nabbed on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout in possession of Smith and Wesson pistol together with seven rounds of live ammunition.

The Ashanti Police Command’s preliminary investigation has revealed that the deceased, George Atubiga, allegedly owed the suspect GHS500,000 but failed to repay the money, leading to the murder of the two people.

‘The Ashanti Regional Police Command wishes to inform the public that a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, has been arrested.

‘The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, aged 72, was arrested on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout at Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.

‘The arrest follows an earlier press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 30, 2026, concerning the murder of Irene Atubiga, aged 47, and George Atubiga, aged 57.

‘Preliminary investigations into the incident indicate that the murders allegedly arose from a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atubiga, who allegedly owed the suspect GHS500,000 but failed to repay the money,’ a police report said.

According to a police statement, authored and signed by Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, the Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, ‘acting on intelligence regarding the suspect’s whereabouts, a police team proceeded to his hideout and successfully apprehended him. During the operation, a Smith and Wesson pistol together with seven (7) rounds of live ammunition was retrieved from him.’

‘The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the rec

heavy defeat to Anthony Joshua last December.

The American suffered a broken jaw in that loss, requiring two titanium plates and the removal of some teeth.

In May, the 29-year-old influencer said his boxing career was ‘most definitely’ in doubt after the injury, but he will now return to action on Christmas Eve.

The fight will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena and is a professionally sanctioned eight-round cruiserweight contest, with both fighters using 10oz gloves.

Doumbe, a Cameroonian-born Frenchman, is a multi-time kickboxing world champion turned MMA fighter.

The 34-year-old is signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), which merged with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in July. He has won two of his three fights since joining the PFL in 2023, but has only one professional boxing bout to his name, a win in 2015.

Paul has won 12 of his 14 professional fights, with defeats to Tommy Fury and Joshua. In July 2025, he earned a place in the WBA cruiserweight rankings after beating former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, but lost it in January following the Joshua defeat.

In that fight, he was knocked down twice by the British two-time heavyweight world champion before being stopped in the sixth round.

Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, marketers and distributors of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has emerged the biggest winner at this year’s National PR and Communications Excellence Awards organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana.

At the ceremony held in Koforidua on October 29, 2026, the company won four major awards in recognition of its excellence in strategic communications and campaign execution.

The awards were Best Promotional Event and Best PR Campaign of the Year for its She’llFix initiative, as well as PR Organisation of the Year in the Commercial and Energy and Utilities categories.

The Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, Shirley Tony Kum, said the four awards reaffirmed Vivo Energy Ghana’s commitment to strategic, purpose-driven communication that enhances corporate reputation, strengthens stakeholder relationships and delivers value beyond its core business.

A highlight of the ceremony was the double recognition for She’llFix, an initiative designed to equip female drivers with essential vehicle maintenance knowledge and practical car care skills.

Madam Tony Kum stated that through She’llFix, Vivo Energy Ghana empowers women with the knowledge and confidence to understand their vehicles better, identify basic maintenance needs and manage routine car care.

She said the initiative promotes greater independence among female motorists while encouraging vehicle care, safety and responsible motoring.

Beyond its immediate impact, She’llFix reflects the company’s core values of Safety, Excellence, Caring, Respect and Integrity, she added.

Ms. Shirley said the recognition as PR Organisation of the Year in both the Commercial and Energy and Utilities categories reinforced the company’s position as a leading player in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.

She said the honours highlighted the strategic contribution of communications to business performance, reputation management and stakeholder engagement in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.

‘The achievement aligns with the company’s vision of becoming Africa’s leading and most respected energy business, underpinned by a commitment to excellence, responsible business practices and lasting value creation for customers, partners, employees and communities,’ Ms. Shirley stated.

Vivo Energy Ghana said it would continue to invest in its retail network, customer experience, people and community initiatives to uphold high standards in the energy sector and remain a trusted partner in Ghana’s development.

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Fire and Safety Team and LCB Worldwide Ghana Football Team have emerged champions of the 2026 LCB Corporate Games in the Tema and Accra Zones respectively, following weeks of competitive football action.

The grand finale of the fifth edition of the competition was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Mexico Park, Community 2, Tema, bringing together participating companies from the ports and shipping industry and other sectors.

In the Tema Zone final, GPHA Fire and Safety secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Team to clinch the ultimate title.

In another decisive encounter, LCB Worldwide Ghana delivered an impressive performance in the Accra Zone, thrashing the Ghana Immigration Service Team 5-0 to emerge champions.

The final standings saw LCB Worldwide Ghana finish first in the Accra Zone, followed by the Ghana Immigration Service in second place, while Manna Team settled for third.

In the Tema Zone, GPHA Fire and Safety claimed the top spot, with the Ghana National Fire Service finishing as runners-up and Wilmar Africa taking third place.

The victorious teams were rewarded with cash prizes in recognition of their performances.

The champions in both zones received GHS20,000 each, while the first runners-up took home GHS10,000 each. The second runners-up were also rewarded with GHS5,000 each.

Individual awards were presented to outstanding performers, with the tournament’s top scorer receiving GHS2,000 and the Best Goalkeeper taking home GHS1,000.

A total of 16 teams, comprising eight teams from each zone, participated in this year’s competition, which featured several weeks of exciting football action.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the grand finale, a representative of the Human Resource Department at LCB Worldwide, Solomon Dwamena Aboagye expressed satisfaction with the performance of the participating teams and the overall impact of the competition.

He noted that the objectives behind organising the games had consistently been achieved over the years, adding that LCB Worldwide Ghana remained committed to expanding the initiative to attract more corporate organisations.

‘We are hoping that in the next few years, the participating companies will be more. We are hoping to bring companies from other industries. We are expecting the financial institutions, oil and gas companies and even the educational sector as well,’ he said.

Mr. Aboagye further disclosed that the competition was fully sponsored by LCB Worldwide Ghana, expressing optimism that the company would continue to mobilise resources to sustain and increase the prize money in subsequent editions.

The LCB Worldwide Corporate Games was initiated to foster camaraderie, strengthen professional relationships and promote bonds of friendship among companies, particularly those operating within the ports and shipping industry.

Beyond sports, LCB Worldwide Ghana has also established a strong presence through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The crisis management company has been operating in Ghana since 2017 and has been contracted by the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, to undertake fumigation and disinfection of cargo at the country’s ports and designated points of entry and exit.

Afua Asantewaa O.Aduonun of Guinness World Records (GWR) fame (Singathon) has joined the growing list of sympathizers to commiserate with the family of

Javits Frimpong, who was tragically shot by unidentified persons believed to be his mates few days ago.

And to the fine faced music diva, it is high time authorities intensify their search to bring the perpetrators to book.

‘ I am so devastated and shatted to the core, in fact the perpetrators of this wicked act should not go unpublished when found, I am calling for justice for Jarvits (#Justice for Jarvits), i sympathize with the deceased family. she shared in a post.

She added ‘ I am grieving for the departed young fellow because I am a mother, this can happen to anyone. I see great potential in the lost soul, he would have risen to become a great personality. I am so broken reason for my recent videos ; paying glowing tributes. We have lost a gem.’

Full name: Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong) was a 15-year-old high school student from Ghana who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York.

He was shot on October 29, 2026, near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx.

Javits moved from Ghana to the United States about a year prior to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong, and was a 10th-grade student at The DreamYard Preparatory School. He was described as a quiet, dedicated student who aspired to become a doctor.

While walking to school, Javits was pursued by three individuals wearing hoodies and surgical masks. He attempted to run and dropped his backpack, which was taken from the scene by a bystander before the suspects fired shots at him. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died.

NYPD detectives have been investigating potential motives-including a robbery gone wrong, mistaken identity, or possible school bullying (after his father reported that Javits had recently faced bullying and that two students were previously suspended). Police issued a subpoena to the New York City Department of Education for records regarding the bullying claims. As of early November 2026, no arrests had been publicly announced.

COURT PROCEEDINGS in Kumasi have been brought to a standstill following the indefinite strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), leaving scores of litigants stranded at various court premises.

The Kumasi High Court, Court of Appeal, Asokwa Circuit Court and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Court were among the facilities closed yesterday, Monday, November 2, 2026, as judicial service workers stayed away from work to press home their demands.

A visit by DAILY GUIDE to the courts revealed locked gates adorned with red banners announcing the industrial action, preventing litigants, lawyers and other court users from accessing the facilities.

Several litigants who had travelled from different communities for scheduled hearings and judgments were left disappointed, with some expressing fears that a prolonged strike could worsen the plight of people seeking justice.

Some of the affected litigants appealed to the government to urgently address the concerns of the striking workers, particularly their conditions of service, to ensure the uninterrupted administration of justice.

‘If this strike continues for days, things will escalate in this country,’ some of the frustrated litigants warned.

One of the affected litigants, Joyce Konama, whose case was scheduled for judgment at the High Court yesterday, expressed disappointment after travelling a considerable distance only to find the court locked.

She said she was unaware of the industrial action and appealed to the government to expedite negotiations with JUSAG to restore normal court operations.

‘I didn’t know they were on strike today, and I am very worried after travelling all the way from my town to find the court closed. The government should fast-track negotiations on their conditions of service,’ she said.

Strike

JUSAG declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective November 2, 2026, following delays in the approval of its proposed salary adjustments and related conditions of service.

The association is demanding approval of the revised salaries and allowances recommended by the Judicial Council, as well as payment of outstanding arrears covering January to October 2026.

The association’s General Secretary, Abdulai Yakubu, announced the industrial action at a press conference on Friday, October 30, 2026, directing members across the country to withdraw their services until their demands are addressed.

The strike has consequently affected court sittings and administrative services, raising concerns among litigants whose cases are pending before various courts.

Meanwhile, the Judicial Service management has appealed to the striking workers to return to work while engagements with the relevant government authorities continue.

The industrial action is expected to remain in force until an amicable resolution is reached between the government and JUSAG.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Gerson Adolfo Mico Esono Angono of Equatorial Guinea as centre referee for the second leg of Ghana’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.

Esono Angono will be assisted by compatriots Juan Ngua Nguema Eleng and Jose Antonio Eko, while Gilson Da Costa Lima Pereira of Sao Tome and Principe completes the officiating team.

Ivan Gartor Brown of Liberia has been named match commissioner, and Badara Diatta of Senegal will serve as referee assessor.

The return leg will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 15:00 GMT