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Police arrest two suspects for illegal tampering of mobile phone devices at Wassa Akropong
The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested two suspects for illegally tampering with mobile phone devices belonging to a credit sales company at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Machiavelli Arthur and Gideon Ebenezer, both phone repairers operating in Wassa Akropong, were arrested on June 19, 2025.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were using laptops and other devices to unlock, bypass, and flash mobile phones that had been sold on credit, enabling customers who defaulted on payments to continue using the phones without settling their debts.
Upon interrogation, the suspects admitted to using specialized software on their laptops to carry out the illegal activities.
Exhibits retrieved include laptops and other electronic devices used for unlocking and flashing the phones.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before court.
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Kumasi Mayor orders eviction of encroachers from school lands
The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has ordered the immediate eviction of encroachers from public school lands across the city.
This comes after he toured several basic schools and discovered that school compounds had been taken over by unauthorized people.
The encroachers include traders, squatters, and religious groups who have put up structures for business, drug peddling, shelter among others posing serious threats to safety, sanitation and academic focus.
The affected schools include Asem, Amankwatia, State Boys, State Girls, and others located within the Subin, Bantama, Manhyia South, and Manhyia North areas.
The Mayor stressed the need to restore a clean and quiet environment for learning.
“All activities that interfere with teaching and learning must stop. The safety and education of our children come first,” he mentioned.
He instructed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), physical planing and the works department to take swift action to reclaim affected lands and restore conducive learning environment for pupils and teachers.
The Mayor assured residents that the Assembly will continue to protect school lands and promote quality education in Kumasi.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
