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Tragedy struck the farming community of Koben in the Adanse Asokwa District of the Ashanti Region when a 35-year-old man, identified as Joshua, allegedly murdered his 65-year-old father, Mr. Kwasi Akoma, following a misunderstanding over proceeds from their cocoa farm.

According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, October 6, 2025. Residents disclosed that the suspect and his father had been engaged in a long-standing dispute over how income from their jointly operated cocoa farm was being shared.

In an interview with DAILY GUIDE, some residents alleged that Joshua had been accusing his father of denying him a fair portion of the farm’s earnings. The disagreement reportedly escalated into a heated confrontation during which the suspect allegedly struck his father on the head with a pestle.

‘The two have been fighting recently over the cocoa farm proceeds. The son claimed the father wasn’t giving him his fair share. During a quarrel, he hit his father with a pestle,’ a resident recounted.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police have since arrested the suspect to assist in investigations, while the body of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The incident, which occurred last week, has left many farmers counting their losses and struggling to make ends meet. They claim the guards stormed the area without prior warning and cleared the farmlands, leaving behind destruction and despair.

Several affected farmers told reporters that they had invested heavily in their farms and depended solely on their produce to sustain their families.

‘This is all we have worked for. Now everything is gone,’ one farmer said in tears. ‘We were not even given a chance to harvest our crops. How are we supposed to survive?’

Another farmer expressed similar sentiments, noting that the loss has thrown their families into uncertainty.

The Nkosuohene of Manso Af?de?, Nana Kwaku Agyapong, has condemned the actions of the forest guards, describing them as excessive and inconsiderate.

‘We support the preservation of our forests, but such actions should not come at the expense of people’s livelihoods,’ he stated. ‘There must be dialogue and understanding between the Forestry Commission and our communities before such operations are carried out.’

The destruction has caused widespread fear among farmers, many of whom are now reluctant to return to their farms for fear of further attacks. Some residents also warned that the situation, if not addressed swiftly, could lead to tension and unrest in the area.

Community leaders and affected farmers are therefore appealing to the government and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to investigate the matter and ensure justice is served. They also called for compensation and the allocation of alternative farmlands to help them rebuild their lives.

The farmers emphasised that they are not against the enforcement of forestry laws, but urged authorities to adopt a more humane and consultative approach in dealing with such matters to prevent future conflicts.

Personnel of the National Security, in collaboration with the Fanteakwa South District Assembly in the Eastern Region, have arrested a landlord and four others for engaging in illegal mining activities.

The landlord (name withheld) is alleged to have sold his four-bedroom house at Osino for GHS800,000 to some individuals to undertake illegal mining.

According to preliminary findings, the suspects deceived residents by claiming they were digging a well, but it was later discovered that the pit had been expanded into a deep underground mine in search of gold.

Neighbouring residents immediately reported the development to the district authorities.

Acting on the tip-off, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Fanteakwa South, Mercy Korang, led security operatives to the site, resulting in the arrest of the suspects.

The team found the illegal miners actively working underground using washing equipment and other tools.

Upon arrival, it was also observed that several houses in the area had already been damaged or demolished, signaling preparations for full-scale mining operations.

Residents who spoke to the media said the illegal miners mostly operated under the cover of darkness to evade detection.

‘You can clearly see the extent of the damage caused by these illegal miners. It’s really traumatising. We are very worried our buildings could soon collapse due to underground mining operations,’ one affected resident said.

The DCE expressed shock and dismay at the incident, describing it as a ‘disturbing trend that must be stopped immediately.’

She vowed to intensify the district’s fight against illegal mining, warning that property owners and residents complicit in galamsey operations would face severe legal consequences.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has given all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the region a two-week ultimatum to profile miners and their financiers operating within their jurisdictions.

The directive aims to pave the way for a major crackdown on those polluting water bodies and destroying forest reserves.

The suspects are currently in the custody of the Osino Police for further investigation.

First-year Senior High School (SHS) students from the Effia Constituency in the Western Region have been urged to study hard and strive for moral and academic excellence.

The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Director of Education, Madam Gloria Biney-Donkor made the call at a ceremony to distribute 200 metallic trunks and 200 mattresses to the first-year students.

The items, donated by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Effia Constituency, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, also included school bags, exercise books and provisions.

The Education Director admonished the students to justify the huge investments being made by the MP for their own good as well as their parents and the constituency.

Madam Biney-Donkor indicated that the initiative by the Effia MP has reinforced his commitment to education and youth development in the constituency.

She was hopeful that the intervention would reduce the financial pressure on parents as they prepare their children for the next stage of their academic journey.

‘I am encouraging the students to remain disciplined, focused, and determined in their studies,’ she stated.

Speaking to journalists later, the MP for Effia, Boamah-Nyarko noted that education remains his number one priority.

‘So it is important that we send a signal to our children that when they work hard and pass their examination well, they will be rewarded,’ he stressed.

He disclosed that students going to boarding houses were given the trunks and mattresses in addition to the bags and provisions, while the day students received school bags and provisions.

Mr. Boamah-Nyarko also indicated that he was identifying some needy parents whose children have qualified into SHS so he can extend some support to them.

‘These and other initiatives are broader ways of ensuring quality of education in the constituency,’ he mentioned.

The MP revealed that he also gave a significant support to an initiative by the municipal education directorate christened ‘Teachers Prize’.

He said it was aimed among others to motivate the teachers to also give their best.

The MP gave special awards, including cash prizes to students who excelled in the last Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the constituency.

Dentaa Amoateng, CEO of GUBA Awards and a consultant to the Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., has urged more Ghanaians to become members of the Grammy Recording Academy to boost the country’s chances of recognition at the prestigious awards.

Speaking on Hitz FM with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, Dentaa explained that the Grammy Awards are decided by members of the Academy, not by its executives.

‘The process of the Grammy Awards is that you have to be a member of the Recording Academy to vote. It is voted on by producers, musicians, and people in the industry,’ she said. ‘So more of us (Ghanaians) have to join to be able to vote.’

She also outlined the simple application process, noting that prospective members need two references – one from an existing member and another from a non-member who can verify their credentials.

Addressing concerns about non-Africans being eligible for the African Music Performance category, Dentaa said increased African participation in the Academy would help maintain the authenticity of the category.

Dentaa revealed plans to launch a campaign encouraging more Ghanaians to join the Academy, which currently has over 16,000 members, including more than 13,000 voting members.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian music executive Richie Mensah, CEO of Lynx Group of Companies, has been appointed as a voting member of the Recording Academy. His appointment has been widely celebrated as a major step forward for Ghana’s music industry.

German-born Ghanaian model, actress and film producer, Nana Akua Addo has explained reasons behind her less appearance at public gatherings in the country.

Speaking on TV3’s Afternoon Show, Nana Akua Addo clarified that making appearances at public gatherings are very expensive and she can’t afford to be everywhere.

‘With us, it takes a lot of preparation, and I’m very meticulous about what l wear, what l do, especially where l am going. Basically it takes a lot of time; that is why you don’t see me out a lot of time, because l can’t just afford that plus I’m a mother as well. Juggling everything together is quiet tasking,’ she said.

Speaking about her acting journey, Nana Akua Addo stated that her first role was a lead character, acting as the wife of Van Vicker in the movie titled ‘Nkuli’.

‘Acting found me, l didn’t go looking to act. When l relocated to Ghana, a producer called me saying, ‘Nana, Van Vicker needs a replacement that is Yvonne Okoro and they say we look alike so l need you to pick up the role’.

‘And it was a lead role, and l said l have never acted before. I took the chance and met Van, he was happy with me, he mentored me and went through some few coaching, and that was it,’ she disclosed.

The style icon, known for her bold and daring fashion choices, recently made waves in the fashion scene after she was spotted in a wooden handbag that became the centre of conversations on social media.

She wore a 3D-printed gown to the 2024 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which was valued at ?16.5 million. The dress was a masterpiece that highlighted her sense of style and willingness to experiment with new designs.

At the 2025 AMVCA, Nana Akua Addo wore a tech-infused costume designed by Nichole Stylish and Metal Bender Studio. The outfit featured wearable ABS material and a kinetic structure that added a mesmerising effect to her overall look.

Her ability to pull off different styles and designs has earned her a reputation as a fashion icon in Ghana and beyond.

Her fashion choices have been widely covered in the media, with many praising her creativity and sense of style.

For years, Niger and China are friendly nations bound by a strong win-win cooperation covering various fields. China is Niger’s primary partner in terms of investments. On the international stage, Niger and China maintain excellent cooperation and mutually support each other. The two countries share a common vision of tirelessly working towards building a better, just, and equitable world. Notable examples include the exploitation of Niger’s oil by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) since 2011, marked by the launch of the Zinder Refinery Company (SORAZ) on November 1, 2023. This achievement was made possible by the construction of a roughly 2000 km-long pipeline from the Agadem oil fields in Niger to the port of Sèmè in Benin, constituting the longest pipeline in Africa.

It is crucial to note that Niger benefits from the investments of CNPC’ projects. Contrasting with European and American oil companies which only focus on investing in exploration and development of oil and natural gas, CNPC aims to help the host country build a complete industrial system through investment in not only upstream resource exploration and exploitation but also pipelines and refineries in the downstream. In addition, as a corporate citizen of African communities, CNPC has been committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities and promoting cultural exchange between China and Niger to cement public support for building a China-Niger community with a shared future. Dedicated to seeking win-win cooperation rather than simply obtaining resources from Niger, CNPC has continued unremitting efforts to blaze a trail for the local oil industry and contribute to local economic and social development based on technological and management experience accumulated over years. Oil cooperation projects are serving as bridges of friendship between CNPC and Niger.

However, from this year, Niger has announced a series of measures to tighten its oil cooperation with CNPC, citing CNPC’s failure to implement local content reforms and demanding a greater national presence in the sector. The deterioration of relations between China and Niger can lead to a breach of contract given that Chinese firms are entitled to recoup their investment. In June 2025, Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi hosted a high-level delegation from Niger in Beijing, urging them to handle the disputes with CNPC ‘properly and through dialogue’ and reminding them of Beijing’s expectation that they ‘ensure the safety and rights of Chinese companies and citizens in Niger.’While till now, the tensions still exist.

Investments rely on upholding the rule of law, stability, independent courts and means of arbitration, transparency, and predictability. Such environments are more committed to respecting contracts and protecting investors from arbitrary rules and decrees. When the rule of law is arbitrary, investors are at constant risk. The nature and quality of governance should be key considerations in investment decisions. In this matter, both of China and Niger need a reliable means of dispute resolution.

PRESIDENT Of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF 2nd Vice President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been appointed as the Chairperson of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee.

His appointment, which runs from 2025 to 2029, marks another milestone in his distinguished career and highlights Ghana’s growing influence in global football administration.

Okraku will oversee FIFA’s global strategy to combat racism and all forms of discrimination in football.

His leadership will focus on promoting equality, inclusivity, and respect across all levels of the sport from grassroots initiatives to elite competitions.

He will be supported by Mark Wade of Bermuda, who has been named Deputy Chairperson, along with 19 other members representing various FIFA Member Associations.

Okraku’s appointment reflects FIFA’s confidence in his experience, leadership, and dedication to using football as a platform for unity and social change.

Before taking up this role, Okraku served as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU Zone B) for two terms and currently holds the position of CAF 2nd Vice President – the third-highest office within the Confederation’s leadership.

Since being elected as GFA President in 2019 and re-elected in 2023, Okraku has led a far-reaching reform agenda that has brought renewed growth, transparency, and development to Ghanaian football.

Earlier in his career, he served on the GFA Executive Committee and worked as the Communications and Marketing Manager for Accra Hearts of Oak, one of Ghana’s most decorated football clubs.

A graduate of the University of Liverpool with an MBA in Football Administration, Okraku combines technical expertise with visionary leadership – qualities that have earned him a reputation as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking football administrators.

MTN Ghana has marked this year’s Customer Service Week with persons with disabilities, focusing particularly on individuals with hearing and visual impairments in Accra.

The event, held at the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations in Accra, offered participants an opportunity to engage directly with MTN officials and share their challenges with Ghana’s largest telecommunications company.

The day was also used to provide essential services such as SIM number reconnection, MoMo reactivation, and other support services that participants would normally have had to visit MTN offices for.

Some of the key concerns raised included the absence of sign language experts at customer service centres, making it difficult for persons who cannot speak or hear to resolve their issues.

Others mentioned challenges such as dropped calls, wrongful data deductions, SIM blocks, and incorrect MoMo transfers.

Isaac Martey, General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, acknowledged the issues raised and assured participants that steps were being taken to address them.

He revealed that MTN had already employed a staff member proficient in sign language and was working to improve service accessibility for persons with hearing disabilities, estimated at about 470,000 in Ghana.

‘The fact that our current services don’t necessarily include them is a concern. So, coming here, we wanted to listen first to their problems and then see how together we can craft solutions to ensure they are fully connected, and not treated as an afterthought,’ he said.

Mr. Martey added that MTN intends to lead efforts to ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are reflected in national policies and encouraged other businesses to adopt inclusive practices.

‘Going forward, together with our teams, we’ll devise solutions that reach them as well. It won’t happen overnight, but understanding the problems is the first step. The next will be to co-create solutions that address their specific needs,’ he said.

National President of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), Matthew Kubachua, in a speech read on his behalf by Programmes Manager Seidu Musah Akugri, commended MTN for dedicating the day to promoting accessibility and inclusion.

‘By listening to the experiences of Deaf customers and caring about their challenges, MTN Ghana is taking an important step to make its services accessible and inclusive,’ he noted.

He, however, appealed to MTN to establish a dedicated Deaf Customer Service Line staffed by individuals fluent in Ghanaian Sign Language, including deaf persons themselves.

‘Such a service will not only enhance digital inclusion for our members but also empower Deaf customers to access support independently and confidently,’ he added.

A Nigerian student, Isaac Jesutofunmi Oniti, has reportedly set a record at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

He is said to be the youngest overall graduating student, aged 19, since the founding of the institution in 1952. The former student of Seven Great Princes Academy bagged the enviable title of Valedictorian after earning a record Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 87.23.