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Three Nigerians arrested for stealing from parked vehicles in Kumasi convicted- Police
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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced that three Nigerian nationals who were arrested in June for stealing from parked vehicles in Kumasi have been convicted and jailed by different circuit courts.
According to the police, the suspects, Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze were arrested on June 20, 2025.
They were later arraigned before the Atasemanso Circuit Court on July 22, where Russell pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour.
The other two, Francis and Linus, pleaded not guilty.
On July 23, Circuit Court 3 found Francis and Linus guilty and sentenced them to eight years each on two counts, with the sentences to run concurrently.
On the same day, Circuit Court 1 also sentenced all three suspects to 20 years imprisonment each on two counts, also to run concurrently.
The following day, July 24, Circuit Court 2 gave Russell an additional 10-year sentence on two counts, to run concurrently with his earlier jail term.
The police confirmed that all three men are now serving their sentences at the Kumasi Central Prison.
They stressed that the successful prosecution showed their commitment to protecting lives and property and their determination to ensure criminals face the law.
The police is therefore urging the public to support by reporting suspicious activities and giving timely information to help prevent crime in the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
