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Wife butchers husband in revenge
A married woman who could no longer withstand the harsh treatment in her marital home, is alleged to have inflicted cutlass wounds on her husband in reaction to his conduct.
The victim, Mr. Abraham Acquah is said to have hit his wife, Madam Mary Quaye, popularly called Obaa Yaa with stick during an argument.
This did not go down well with Madam Quaye who reacted violently by using a cutlass to inflict wounds on her husband in revenge.
The unfortunate incident occurred at Agona Duakwa in the Central Region on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at about 1:00am.
Mr. Acquah was rushed to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital for treatment for sustaining multiple wounds on his left jaw, neck and shoulder.
But Ms. Quaye was immediately detained when she went to the police station in the company of her husband to report the case.
Briefing the media, the Central Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Oppong explained that the incident occurred on Sunday around 1 am.
She said, the police after receiving the complaint around 4 am, proceeded to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital where they met the victim, Mr. Acquah aged 30, at the Emergency Ward with multiple deep cuts on his left jaw, neck and shoulder.
She said, a police medical report form was issued to the victim for endorsement by the medical doctor.
DSP Oppong explained that, the couple later went to the police station to make a report on the incident as they were currently residing in the same town and Mary Quaye was arrested.
Meanwhile, complainant Mary Quaye a.k.a. Obaa Yaa, who was the complainant but now a suspect, is assisting the Police in their investigation.
From David O. Yarboi-Tetteh, Cape Coast
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Government, GoldFields,reach agreement on Damang Mine
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an amicable agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine.
The operational modalities of the transition involve issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending parliamentary ratification in
May 2025.
Under the new arrangement, Goldfields will resume open-pit mining during the transition period, safeguarding jobs and conducting feasibility studies to establish Damang’s reserves and mine life.
At the same time, the processing of existing stockpiles will continue under the supervision of a joint management team composed of representatives from the Government of Ghana
and Goldfields. The two parties will work in good faith to secure a successful transition and eventual transfer of a viable mine to Ghanaian ownership.
Both parties have agreed to advance discussions in good faith on the renewal of the lease for the Tarkwa mine, due in 2027, and pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s
potential in the mining sector as a favourable investment destination,
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Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57
In an exciting turn for Ghana’s fashion industry, celebrated designer Ophelia Crossland has officially assumed leadership of Nineteen57, the iconic menswear brand founded by her husband, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD).
This transition follows KOD’s recent appointment as Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President—a prestigious national role that reflects his continued service to Ghana on a global scale.
With this new chapter in public service, the reins of Nineteen57 have now passed to Ophelia Crossland, who will take on both the day-to-day operations and creative direction of the brand.
Ophelia Crossland, the CEO and founder of her eponymous womenswear label, brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion.
Known for her keen eye for detail and mastery in haute couture, her leadership is expected to usher in a new era for Nineteen57—one that blends timeless African sophistication with modern sensibilities for the stylish gentleman.
“Nineteen57 has always stood for bold sophistication and African excellence,” said Ophelia Crossland. I’m excited to build on that legacy and explore new creative horizons with the team,” she said.
The transition marks a defining moment for the fashion power couple—Ophelia taking the creative lead in fashion innovation while KOD serves the nation in his new diplomatic role.
Together, they continue to elevate Ghana’s presence across fashion and governance.
