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Man jailed 10 years for defilement in Apam
The Central Regional Police Command has confirmed that a man identified as Samuel Armah, also known as Kofi Nyan, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for defilement.
According to the police, the sentence was handed down by the Cape Coast Circuit Court Two, presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quiba Nunoo, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The police explained that the incident occurred on October 16, 2025, at Apam in the Gomoa West District.
After investigations, he was charged and arraigned before the court.
They stated that he pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea.
He has since been sent to the Ankaful Prison to begin his sentence.
The police added that the case had generated public concern over the protection of children in the area and assured that they remain committed to ensuring justice for victims of sexual offences.
They further urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and report any form of abuse or exploitation to the nearest police station.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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