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Be thankful to God in all situations – Bishop urges NTC staff
• Bishop Michael Quartey delivering a sermon
Bishop Mike Quartey, Regional Overseer of Perez Chapel, has urged members of the New Times Corporation (NTC) to be thankful to God and also their colleagues for whatever situations they may find themselves in.
According to him, the attitude of thanksgiving was a sign of appreciation and being thankful was key to happiness and contentment in life.
Quoting from Luke 17: 12-17 with emphasis on verse 15 “one of them, when he saw he was healed, came back praising God in a loud voice,” he urged staff of the Corporation to develop a habit of Thanksgiving.
Bishop Quartey stressed that being “thankful improves one’s health because it insulates him or her from anxiety and covetousness.”
“Also, thanksgiving improves our relationship with God and a fellow human being. Anybody who is not thankful is not successful because thanksgiving is a vehicle to our next level in life,’ he added.
The Managing Director of New Times Corporation, Mr. Martin Adu also conveyed a message to the members of staff. According to him, the year 2022 will always be a blast from the past to some Ghanaians.
He said it was a tough year yet we thank God for taking us through the year successfully and encouraged thestaff to work expeditiously this year to make the corporation a unique entity.
By George Obeng Osei
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
