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2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month Launched to Build Digital Trust

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Accra, Ghana — September 2, 2026 — The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in partnership with key public and private-sector stakeholders, has launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), with a call for stronger collaboration to protect Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem.

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The month-long campaign will run from October 1 to 31, 2026, under the theme: “Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience.” 

The media launch, held at the CalBank head office auditorium in Accra, brought together regulators, law-enforcement agencies, financial institutions, fintechs, technology stakeholders and other partners to strengthen efforts against cyber-enabled fraud and improve public confidence in digital financial services.

CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti said the rapid expansion of digital financial services had created new opportunities but also increased the exposure of consumers, businesses and institutions to cyber threats.

Cyber fraud cases rise

Mr Agbeti cited the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 Fraud Report, saying reported fraud cases across banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions and payment service providers increased by 48 percent, from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025.

Electronic fraud incidents in the payment service provider sector also increased by 54 percent. 

The CSA also recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for approximately 47 percent, according to figures presented at the launch. 

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Agbeti stressed that cybersecurity should no longer be treated merely as a regulatory compliance exercise or an issue left exclusively to technology departments.

“It is a duty owed to every customer whose money and data you hold,” he said.

He urged banks, fintech companies, payment service providers, insurers and merchants to procure cybersecurity services only from providers licensed or accredited by the CSA.

Police step up cybercrime fight

Director-General of the Police Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, highlighted recent law-enforcement efforts against cybercrime.

She cited a joint CID and CSA operation in the Tema area that resulted in 39 arrests, as well as an Interpol-coordinated operation that led to 68 arrests, the seizure of 835 devices, identification of 108 victims and the tracing of more than US$450,000 in losses.

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She urged individuals and institutions to report cyber incidents promptly, preserve relevant evidence and strengthen international cooperation.

“Cybercrime may be borderless, but criminals are not beyond reach,” she said.

Banks call for stronger collaboration

Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) Chief Executive Officer John Awuah described financial institutions as frontline partners in the fight against financial fraud.

He said banks share information on incidents and emerging fraud tactics with the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Police Service and CSA, while also collaborating among themselves.

Awuah also stressed that customers have an important role to play in protecting their accounts and personal security information.

He said the expansion of digital financial services should not force consumers to choose between convenience and safety, arguing that both must develop together. 

Five pillars underpin NCSAM 2026

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Mohammed Adams Sukparu, who represented Minister Samuel Nartey George at the launch, outlined five strategic pillars for this year’s campaign:

  1. Securing Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem
  2. Cybercrime prevention and response
  3. Cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection
  4. Cyber hygiene and digital safety
  5. Capacity building, research and multi-stakeholder collaboration

Sukparu said the initiative is intended to strengthen confidence in Ghana’s digital economy and encourage citizens and businesses to adopt safer digital practices.

The CSA has also urged the media to go beyond reporting cybercrime losses by helping the public understand how cyber-enabled crimes occur, how they can be prevented and where victims can obtain assistance. 

CalBank backs digital security drive

CalBank Chief Risk Officer Sadiq Atta, speaking on behalf of Managing Director Carl Selasi Asem, said the campaign was particularly important as financial institutions continue to expand digital services.

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He called for closer cooperation between regulators, financial institutions, law-enforcement agencies, technology providers, academia, the media and the public.

According to the CSA, the objective is not to slow digital innovation but to ensure that innovation develops alongside security, resilience and public trust.

Building a safer digital Ghana

The 2026 NCSAM campaign will focus on public education and stakeholder engagement throughout October, with particular attention to cyber-enabled financial crimes and safer use of digital financial services.

The CSA said the campaign reflects the growing need for cybersecurity to become a shared responsibility across government, industry, financial institutions and citizens.

As Ghana’s digital economy continues to expand, the Authority is positioning collaboration, cyber resilience and public awareness as key foundations for maintaining trust in digital finance. 

For cybersecurity incident reporting and advice, members of the public can contact the Cyber Security Authority on 292.

Skills for Progress Africa Launches First 10 Fellows, Targets 10,000-Strong TVET Talent Pipeline

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Accra, Ghana — September 2, 2026 — Skills for Progress Africa (SFPA) has launched its inaugural fellowship cohort of 10 Fellows, setting out an ambitious plan to build a 10,000-strong pipeline of technically skilled professionals for Ghana and the wider African industrial economy.

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The launch, held at the Accra AI Community Centre at Google Ghana, was organised under the theme “Building the Workforce That Will Build Africa.” It brought together industry leaders, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) practitioners, policymakers and development-sector representatives to examine how technical education can better translate into workplace competence and employment.

SFPA is working with ELAF Industrial Automation Limited as its founding technical partner. The partnership combines technical training and practical industry exposure with personal, professional and leadership development.

According to SFPA Executive Director Kwame Nyatuame, the fellowship was established to address the persistent gap between technical education and industry readiness.

He said the initiative would identify promising technical talent, develop participants to industry standards, expose them to experienced professionals and connect them with companies and professional networks capable of shaping their careers.

“Education without experience is incomplete, and talent without opportunity is a tragedy,” Nyatuame said.

From 10 Fellows to 10,000

The inaugural 10-member cohort represents the first stage of SFPA’s longer-term ambition to expand the programme to 10,000 Fellows.

Organisers said the immediate goal is to use lessons and evidence from the first cohort to refine the model before scaling to 100 Fellows, then 1,000 and eventually beyond.

The planned expansion is intended to create a sustained talent pipeline rather than a one-off training programme, while creating stronger pathways from technical education into employment and enterprise.

Industry highlights skills-to-jobs gap

ELAF Industrial Automation Managing Director Solomon Bekoe said the growing number of young people entering technical education had not been matched by equally strong pathways into productive employment.

He cited increased participation in Ghana’s TVET system alongside significant youth unemployment, arguing that the challenge is not simply the availability of education but the connection between education, competence and industry.

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Ghana Statistical Service data supports the scale of the employment challenge. Youth unemployment among people aged 15–24 reached 49.3% in Greater Accra in the third quarter of 2025, while the national rate for that age group stood at 34.4% in Q3. 

Ghana’s latest TVET report also shows substantial growth in participation, with enrolment in TVET institutions reaching 72,200 learners in the 2025/26 academic year. 

Bekoe described employability and productivity as two sides of the same challenge.

When an organisation cannot find a young professional capable of diagnosing and resolving a technical problem, he explained, the company experiences a productivity challenge. When a graduate cannot demonstrate those capabilities, the individual faces an employability challenge.

Practical training through industrial automation

As SFPA’s founding technical partner, ELAF will provide Fellows with structured technical training incorporating digital learning, AI-supported simulation and practical experience through the Festo LX platform.

Bekoe urged companies hosting Fellows to make workplace attachments genuinely experiential by allowing participants to work on real problems rather than simply observe employees.

He also called for feedback from industry to be incorporated into the fellowship’s training model so that the programme continues to respond to actual workplace requirements.

Niche Cocoa stresses engineering culture and productivity

Lloyd Ashley, Managing Director of Niche Cocoa, focused on engineering culture, resilience and productivity.

Drawing on his own professional experience, Ashley said engineering culture is reflected in everyday workplace behaviour, including whether employees report problems, ask questions, share knowledge and support younger professionals.

He also encouraged the Fellows to approach productivity through smarter processes rather than simply longer working hours.

He urged participants to simplify processes, reduce downtime and use data and automation to improve efficiency.

Industry, academia and policy stakeholders examine skills gap

The launch also featured a panel discussion on what African industry requires from its technical workforce.

The discussion examined the mismatch between industry demand for work-ready graduates and the alignment of training programmes and curricula.

Participants considered international approaches to scaling TVET, the importance of workplace learning in developing practical competence and the uneven availability of industry partners for technical students outside Ghana’s major urban centres.

The discussions reinforced the need for stronger collaboration between industry, training institutions, government and development partners.

Building a continental talent pipeline

For the first 10 Fellows, the programme provides an opportunity to move beyond classroom learning and gain exposure to industry-standard tools, experienced professionals and real-world technical challenges.

The fellowship combines ELAF’s technical training with SFPA’s personal, professional and leadership development programme.

Organisers expect the inaugural cohort to help test and refine the model before expansion.

Ultimately, SFPA says its objective extends beyond training individual professionals. The organisation wants to build a deeper pool of technically capable Africans who can enter industry ready to solve problems, improve productivity and contribute to industrial development.

The launch marks the beginning of that ambition, with 10 Fellows now forming the foundation of a proposed 10,000-person talent pipeline. 

About Skills for Progress Africa

Skills for Progress Africa is a not-for-profit organisation focused on identifying, developing and connecting high-potential TVET talent to skills, industry exposure and leadership opportunities to help them build successful careers and contribute to Africa’s industrial development.

About ELAF Industrial Automation Limited

ELAF Industrial Automation Limited is the founding technical partner of SFPA and provides practical, industry-relevant technical and vocational education and training in partnership with Festo Didactic, including through the Festo LX industrial automation learning platform.

NPA to Lead Energy Governance Dialogue at APSCA 2026

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National Petroleum Authority to lead Africa Energy Governance & Sustainable Development Forum at major Pan-African gathering in Accra

ACCRA, GHANA — August 2026 — The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been named Gold Sponsor of the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference (APSCA 2026), taking a leading role in driving continental dialogue on energy governance, sustainability and effective regulation.

APSCA 2026 will take place from 14–16 October 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Accra, under the theme: “Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa.”

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As Gold Sponsor, the NPA will lead the Africa Energy Governance & Sustainable Development Forum, bringing together policymakers, regulators, energy leaders and other stakeholders to examine how effective governance, regulation and investment can strengthen energy security and support Africa’s economic transformation.

Discussions will focus on the intersection of energy security, infrastructure development, regulatory excellence, sustainability, digital transformation and citizen-centred governance.

NPA CEO TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE

As part of the forum, the NPA Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., will deliver an opening keynote address on:
“Regulating for Growth: Strengthening Energy Governance and Building Citizen-Centred Public Institutions for Africa’s Future.”

The session will explore how effective regulation, innovation, consumer protection, institutional collaboration and sustainability can strengthen public confidence and support economic growth.

AFRICAN LEADERS SET TO CONVERGE IN ACCRA

APSCA 2026 is expected to welcome more than 400 senior delegates from several African countries, including Ministers, Heads of Public Service, CEOs, Directors-General, policymakers, regulators, development partners and private-sector leaders.

High-level participation has already been confirmed from Kenya, Nigeria, Botswana, Tanzania and Rwanda, with further delegations expected from across the continent.

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Kenya will lead the Kenyan delegation, while Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress, will lead a delegation comprising Governors, Ministers, Directors-General, CEOs and senior government officials.

ENERGY AT THE HEART OF AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT

The NPA’s leadership places energy governance at the centre of APSCA 2026’s broader conversation on building resilient institutions for a digital, green and secure Africa.

Through the Forum, African policymakers, regulators and industry leaders will exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening energy systems, regulatory institutions and sustainable economic development.

For the NPA, its role as Gold Sponsor provides an opportunity to demonstrate how effective regulation can support economic growth, institutional resilience and citizen-centred development, while positioning energy governance as a critical pillar of Africa’s next phase of transformation.

Black Alpha Trends Online as Alleged Private Video Sparks Widespread Reactions

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Ghanaian social media personality Black Alpha is trending online after an alleged private video involving him began circulating across social media platforms.

The development has generated significant reactions online, with users discussing the video and attempting to identify the circumstances surrounding its circulation.

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However, GhanaMedia.net has not independently verified the origin of the footage, when it was recorded, or how it was obtained and circulated.

Black Alpha Trends Online

Black Alpha, who has built an online following through his social media and video content, has become the subject of intense online discussion following the emergence of the alleged footage.

Posts and screenshots circulating online have contributed to the rapid spread of the story, with some users directing others towards platforms where the material is being discussed.

WATCH LEAKED VIDEO HERE

GhanaMedia.net will not publish, reproduce or provide links to the alleged intimate material.

Questions Over Privacy

The circulation of private or intimate footage without the consent of the person involved can raise serious privacy and legal concerns.

People who encounter such material online are encouraged not to download, repost or distribute it. Sharing intimate material without consent can cause significant harm to the people depicted.

Users should also be cautious about links claiming to contain the video, as such links may lead to fraudulent websites, malicious downloads or attempts to obtain personal information.

What Remains Unconfirmed

At the time of publication, GhanaMedia.net has not independently established when or where the alleged footage was recorded, whether it was originally intended to be private, or the circumstances under which it entered public circulation.

We have also not found a credible independent report confirming the claims being made around the footage.

Accordingly, the material circulating online should not be treated as confirmation of any allegation beyond the fact that posts and claims about it are spreading.

Online Reactions Intensify

The incident has once again triggered debate about privacy, consent and the speed with which personal material can spread online.

While viral content can attract enormous attention within hours, GhanaMedia.net urges readers to distinguish between verified information and speculation generated through social media commentary.

We will update this report if Black Alpha or another authoritative source provides a verified statement concerning the circulating claims.

Duncan-Williams Reportedly Backs BoG’s Non-Interest Banking Proposal as Faith Debate Intensifies

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A circulating document purporting to be from Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has reportedly expressed support for the Bank of Ghana’s proposed Non-Interest Banking and Finance model, adding a prominent Christian voice to Ghana’s ongoing debate over the framework.

The document, dated July 28, 2025, is addressed to major Christian bodies, including the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council and the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches.

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It is titled “Endorsement of the Bank of Ghana’s Proposed Non-Interest Banking and Finance Model” and reportedly calls on church leaders to support the initiative.

What the Circulating Letter Says

According to the document, Archbishop Duncan-Williams views the proposed model as an opportunity to develop a financial system that reflects ethical values, transparency and financial inclusion.

The letter reportedly argues that Ghana should explore financial systems that reflect its own values rather than simply replicating models from elsewhere.

It also appears to suggest that non-interest finance could create additional opportunities for wealth creation, investment and broader access to financial services.

Authenticity Yet to Be Independently Confirmed

Despite the claims contained in the document, GhanaMedia.net has not independently verified that the letter was officially issued by Archbishop Duncan-Williams or his office.

The document should therefore be treated as a reported or circulating document rather than definitive confirmation of the Archbishop’s position until an authoritative source authenticates it.

What Is Non-Interest Banking?

The Bank of Ghana has been developing a regulatory framework for Non-Interest Banking and Finance (NIBF), which would allow financial institutions to offer banking products structured without conventional interest-based lending.

The proposed framework is broader than the term “Islamic banking” and is designed as a regulatory model that can operate within Ghana’s pluralistic financial and religious environment.

Non-interest finance is commonly associated with Islamic finance principles, including restrictions on interest-based transactions and greater emphasis on asset-backed and economically productive transactions.

Bank of Ghana Continues Consultations

The Bank of Ghana has continued stakeholder consultations on the proposed framework.

Recent discussions with Christian leaders have highlighted both the potential benefits of non-interest banking and concerns about ensuring that the eventual framework remains religiously neutral and accessible to all Ghanaians.

Christian stakeholders have stressed that their concerns should not automatically be interpreted as opposition to non-interest banking itself, but rather as a call for a framework that commands broad public confidence.

Consultative Committee to Be Established

As part of the latest engagement, stakeholders agreed to establish a consultative subcommittee chaired by Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah.

The committee is expected to continue discussions with the Bank of Ghana and broaden consultations to include Muslim leaders and other relevant faith groups.

The objective is to help ensure that the final framework reflects broad national consensus and strengthens interfaith understanding.

A Developing National Debate

Ghana’s proposed non-interest banking framework has generated interest because of its potential to widen consumer choice, deepen financial inclusion and provide alternative financing mechanisms.

At the same time, questions around regulation, governance, consumer protection, legal capacity and public understanding remain important as the country considers how the framework should operate.

For now, the document attributed to Archbishop Duncan-Williams adds another dimension to the discussion, although its authenticity remains to be independently established.

GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow developments surrounding the proposed Non-Interest Banking and Finance framework and update this report when authoritative clarification becomes available.

Gospel Musician Bernice Offei Reported Missing in Accra

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Concern has been raised over the whereabouts of 63-year-old Bernice Offei, who has reportedly been reported missing in Accra.

According to a missing-person notice circulating on social media, Bernice Offei was last seen on September 1, 2026, around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street in Agbogba, Accra.

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The notice appeals to members of the public who may have information about her whereabouts to come forward and assist the family in locating her.

Public Assistance Sought

The circulated notice identifies Bernice Offei as 63 years old and describes her complexion as dark.

It includes photographs intended to help members of the public recognise her and urges anyone with useful information to contact the family through the numbers provided in the notice.

The numbers listed are 0248781971 and 0247553431.

The notice also advises anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.

Last Seen in Agbogba

According to the information contained in the missing-person notice, Bernice was last seen around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.

However, details about what she was wearing when she was last seen, where she was headed, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been publicly established from independently verifiable sources at the time of publication.

GhanaMedia.net Verification

GhanaMedia.net has reviewed the missing-person notice supplied for this report. As of publication, we have not located an official Ghana Police Service statement or a major independent news report confirming the disappearance.

Readers should therefore treat the information as a public missing-person alert based on the circulating notice while efforts are made to obtain further confirmation from the family or the police.

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Anyone With Information Urged to Help

Members of the public who may have seen Bernice Offei since September 1 are encouraged to share credible information with her family or the nearest police station.

GhanaMedia.net urges the public to avoid spreading unverified rumours about her whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance.

Any confirmed update from the family, Ghana Police Service or another competent authority will be added to this report.

If you have credible information that could help locate Bernice Offei, please contact 0248781971, 0247553431, or the nearest police station.

13 Dead, 5 Critically Injured in Devastating Sege–Ada Highway Crash

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Thirteen people have died and five others are critically injured following a devastating road crash involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace on the Sege Highway towards Ada in the Greater Accra Region.

The fatal accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) dispatched to the scene after the crash was reported.

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According to reports, all 18 people involved in the accident were occupants of the two vehicles. Thirteen of them sadly lost their lives, while the remaining five sustained critical injuries.

The five survivors have been transported to the Sege Polyclinic, where they are receiving medical attention.

Emergency Responders Attend Scene

The Sege Fire Station responded to the crash, with firefighters involved in efforts to extricate victims from the wreckage.

A GNFS official said the accident was reported at about 6:30 a.m., with emergency personnel arriving at the scene shortly afterwards.

The severity of the crash required rescuers to work to free victims trapped inside the damaged vehicles.

Cause of Crash Not Yet Established

Authorities have not yet established what caused the two vehicles to collide.

Preliminary information indicates that the vehicles were travelling along the highway when the collision occurred, but investigators are still working to determine the exact sequence of events.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the condition of the five survivors has so far prevented investigators from obtaining their accounts of what happened.

The drivers of both vehicles were reportedly among those who died in the crash.

Fresh Concerns Over Road Safety

The tragedy has renewed concerns about road safety along the Sege–Ada stretch and other major highways in Ghana.

Emergency officials have expressed concern about the frequency of road crashes and urged motorists to exercise greater caution, observe speed limits and avoid dangerous driving practices.

Authorities are expected to continue investigations to determine the factors that led to the collision and establish whether any road, vehicle or driving-related factors contributed to the tragedy.

A Day of Grief

The loss of 13 lives in a single road crash has left another painful reminder of the human cost of road accidents in Ghana.

As the injured receive treatment and investigations continue, families of the victims are expected to face the difficult process of identifying and receiving the remains of their loved ones.

GhanaMedia.net extends its condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives and wishes the injured a full recovery.

Further details will be provided as authorities release additional information about the victims and the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Ayitey Powers Appears in Court Over Alleged Death Threat Against NSA Boss

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Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Nii Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court over an alleged death threat against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.

The case follows the circulation of a social media video in which Ayitey Powers was allegedly heard making a threat against the NSA Director-General.

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According to reports on the case, the Accra Regional Police Command arrested Ayitey Powers on August 24, 2026, after the video came to the attention of the authorities.

The former boxer was subsequently put before the Dansoman Circuit Court on August 25 and charged with threat of death. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The court ordered that he be remanded for one week, with the case scheduled for a further appearance on September 2, 2026, as investigations continued.

What Led to the Case?

The case stems from a video circulated on social media in which Ayitey Powers was allegedly seen threatening Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.

The prosecution told the court that police intercepted the video on August 18, after which the NSA Director-General lodged a complaint.

Police subsequently arrested Ayitey Powers, saying the action was taken amid concerns over public safety and security.

Reports from the court proceedings indicate that Ayitey Powers admitted making the statement in his caution statement but explained that the comments were made out of anger.

Dispute With NSA Authorities

The development comes against the backdrop of a longstanding disagreement between Ayitey Powers and authorities over the cancellation of a boxing event he was promoting.

Ayitey Powers has previously claimed that he suffered significant financial losses after boxing activities were suspended ahead of his planned event.

The disagreement has generated exchanges between the former boxer and the NSA leadership, although the two sides were also seen publicly engaging in what was described as a peace-building gesture earlier this year.

Boxing Body Calls for Action

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) previously condemned the alleged threat and called on the Ghana Police Service to investigate and take appropriate action.

The committee also announced disciplinary proceedings against Ayitey Powers, meaning the matter could have consequences beyond the ongoing criminal proceedings.

Bukom Banku Appeals for Forgiveness

Former Ghanaian boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has subsequently appealed to Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to forgive Ayitey Powers.

Bukom Banku acknowledged the seriousness of the alleged comments while appealing for leniency and reconciliation between the two men.

Ayitey Powers has also reportedly apologised to the NSA Director-General, saying the remarks were made in anger.

Case Remains Before the Court

Ayitey Powers remains an accused person in the case, and the allegation has not been determined by the court.

The latest court proceedings form part of an ongoing legal process, with the police continuing investigations into the alleged threat.

GhanaMedia.net will update this report as further information from the court or the authorities becomes available.

Three Ghanaian Schoolchildren Reportedly Targeted by Unknown Car as Man Is Shot Intervening

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Concern has been raised over the safety of schoolchildren following reports that three primary-school pupils were allegedly approached by occupants of an unknown private vehicle while returning home from vacation classes.

According to information reviewed by GhanaMedia.net, the children were reportedly on their way home when the unidentified vehicle allegedly stopped near them, raising suspicion about the intentions of those inside.

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A man identified in the circulating account as Malick reportedly intervened after noticing what was happening. He is said to have approached the situation and questioned the occupants of the vehicle.

The account further alleges that Malick was shot during the confrontation.

Video footage circulating online appears to show residents gathering and moving through a dusty community area following the reported incident. The footage has generated concern among residents and renewed questions about the safety of children travelling to and from school and vacation classes.

GhanaMedia.net has reviewed the available footage and information surrounding the incident. However, as of publication, the newsroom has not located an official Ghana Police Service statement independently confirming the identities of the children, the alleged occupants of the vehicle, the exact location, or the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting.

For that reason, GhanaMedia.net is deliberately withholding the identities of the children and is presenting the reported abduction attempt and shooting as allegations pending further official confirmation.

Why Parents Should Pay Attention

Regardless of the final outcome of the investigation, the incident highlights an important child-safety concern: children travelling alone can be vulnerable to strangers who may attempt to lure, transport or otherwise interfere with them.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to establish clear safety routines with children, particularly when they attend vacation classes, extra lessons, church programmes, sporting activities or other activities outside normal school hours.

Children should be taught never to enter a stranger’s vehicle, even when the person claims to know their parents or offers them a ride.

They should also know how to respond when approached by an unfamiliar adult: move towards a safe, populated location, seek help from a trusted adult and immediately contact their parent, guardian, teacher or another responsible person.

Parents Should Also Know the Route

Parents should know where their children are attending classes, who is responsible for supervising them and approximately what time they are expected to return home.

Where possible, younger children should travel in groups or with a trusted adult rather than making the journey alone.

Schools and vacation-class organisers also have a responsibility to consider how pupils arrive and leave their facilities, particularly during periods when children may be moving around communities outside normal school routines.

GhanaMedia.net Verification

GhanaMedia.net has reviewed the circulating footage and the account accompanying it. The newsroom has also searched for independent confirmation from publicly available Ghanaian news and official sources.

At the time of publication, the online evidence available to us does not provide enough information to conclusively establish the identities of the children, the suspected occupants of the vehicle or the precise circumstances of the reported shooting.

We therefore urge readers not to circulate unverified names, photographs or accusations against individuals who have not been officially identified by the authorities.

If the Ghana Police Service or another competent authority releases further information, GhanaMedia.net will update this report accordingly.

For parents, however, the message is immediate: talk to your children about stranger danger, know their movements and make sure they have a safe way home.

Uganda TikTok Creator Jovia1235 Found Dead; Roommate Arrested Over Murder

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A 22-year-old Ugandan TikTok creator and waitress identified as Jovia Namuwulya, popularly known online as Jovia1235, has been found dead in her room in Bukoto, Kampala, with police arresting her roommate in connection with the killing.

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Ugandan police confirmed the arrest of Patricia Rose Turindamukama, who was taken into custody following the death of Namuwulya.

According to Ugandan media reports citing police, Namuwulya was found dead in her room on August 20, 2026. She had reportedly moved into the room about seven months earlier and later invited Turindamukama to stay with her.

Police said Turindamukama was arrested on August 24 at a friend’s residence in Mbuya, Kampala, four days after Namuwulya’s death.

Authorities reportedly recovered documents during the arrest and said the suspect had applied for a visa to travel to Iraq on August 21, one day after the killing.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said investigations were continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding Namuwulya’s death and the suspect’s alleged involvement.

At this stage, police have not publicly established a motive for the killing.

The case has generated significant attention online, partly because both women were reportedly known to each other and because social-media accounts have circulated various claims about what may have happened before Namuwulya’s death.

One particularly sensational version of the story circulating online claims that Namuwulya and her friend became involved with a man described as being from Dubai before the fatal incident. That claim has appeared in social-media and true-crime content, but GhanaMedia.net has not found credible police or mainstream Ugandan reporting establishing the alleged encounter as part of the murder investigation.

GhanaMedia.net has therefore verified the core incident against available Ugandan reporting but is deliberately separating confirmed facts from unverified social-media claims.

The available evidence confirms that Jovia Namuwulya died in Bukoto, Kampala, and that Patricia Rose Turindamukama was arrested in connection with the investigation. Ugandan police have not publicly confirmed the sensational Dubai or threesome narrative circulating online.

The development is a sobering reminder of the risks that can arise when people meet or maintain relationships with individuals whose backgrounds and intentions may not be fully known.

It also highlights the danger of allowing viral social-media narratives to run ahead of official investigations. Until investigators establish the motive and circumstances surrounding Namuwulya’s death, claims circulating online should be treated with caution.

GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow the case as Ugandan authorities release further information.

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