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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
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
