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French Ambassador, Jefferson Sackey, Gifty Anti, Others gear up for Influencers’ Conference
● Anne-Sophie Avé, France Ambassador to Ghana
Preparations are in top gear as organisers, speakers, panelists, resource persons, moderators and everyone involved are getting set for the maiden edition of the Influencers’ Conference scheduled for August 10, 2022, at the Bayview Village, Accra.
The Ambassador of France to Ghana, H.E. Anne Sophie Avé, Jefferson Sackey, Deputy Director of Communications, Office of the President of Ghana; Israel Laryea, Broadcaster & Executive Head of Influencer Africa will be speaking at the conference.
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Additionally, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, Anita Erskine, Ameyaw Debrah, Kwadwo Sheldon, Enam Tugbefia, Antoine Mensah, John Olad, Selly Galley, Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, Jay Foley, Jacinta Ocansey, Oluwatayo Ajayi, and Clifford Cheqona will also be speaking on the day.
Under the theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Influencing’, the conference is aimed at bringing together leading social media personalities, entrepreneurs and corporate executives in discussions towards enhancing key areas of success in business using new media as the driving force.
This gathering promises to change the African narrative, as well as educate already established and aspiring influencers.
Organisers have opened an online registration portal for interested participants to reach out to them on their website.
The conference is powered by Dominant Media Network with support from Bayview Village, Goldcard Resources LLC, Dovam, Noire Lounge and Bash Digital Hub.
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
