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JoyNews Journalist Assulted: Carlos Calony thanks Ghanaians and media for support after assault and detention
Multimedia journalist Carlos Calony has expressed gratitude to the general public and the inky fraternity, especially the Multimedia Group Limited, for the overwhelming support and concern shown him.
This comes after he was allegedly assaulted and detained by National Security operatives on Wednesday , July 30, 2025, while covering an assignment on the demolition of structures belonging to businessman, Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan at Spintex in Accra
In a statement, Mr Calony said he was deeply moved by the calls, messages, and words of encouragement he received during the difficult period.
He thanked the Board, Management, and Staff of the Multimedia Group Limited for their swift action and strong support, which he said helped to secure his release.
“I consider it a privilege to be part of a media family that is independent, fearless, and credible,” he said.
Mr Calony also extended his appreciation to the media community, including the Ghana Journalists Association and the Media Foundation for West Africa, for speaking out against the attack.
He acknowledged their swift response adding that it showed a strong commitment to defending press freedom and protecting journalists.
According to him, the assault was not just an attack on him and his crew, but an attack on free speech and democracy in Ghana.
He described the incident as unprovoked, unjustified, and troubling.
He called on the authorities to ensure justice is served and to take steps to prevent similar attacks on journalists in the future.
Mr Calony further stressed that the military uniform is a symbol of honour and discipline and should not be tarnished by a few individuals who misuse their power.
He urged Ghanaians to continue defending truth, justice, and freedom.
By Jacob Aggrey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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