Also known as: Central University in Accra
Central University — Ghanaian institution where Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student, died in a motorbike crash on August 27, 2026.
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Joy Online
… Adding that “One would have thought that it is outsiders who are bringing it in, but from what we have just arrested some few days ago, the Central University students, it is clear that the students are becoming the vendors or the ones who are leading the sales of these things in …
Students increasingly involved in campus drug sales — NACOC Deputy DirectorJoy Online
… READ ALSO: NACOC arrests 5 students at Central University campus over cannabis-laced products (Updated) He expressed concern about the increasing normalisation of drug consumption in academic environments, warning that it poses a serious threat to discipline, health and academic …
NACOC links rising campus drug use to “youthful exuberance”Joy Online
… He said, ‘Dad, why did you people go to Central University to pick people?’ and I said we got intelligence that this is what they were doing. …
NACOC warns of rising drug abuse in SHSs and universitiesJoy Online
… ne the expertise of Africans Professor Asare comes into the conference having been credited with organizing academic boot camps and data-thons by leading intensive training programs at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana Communication Technology University, and Central University …
Data Science Analytics expert urges Africa to use data science to solve its problemsJoy Online
… Touching on another ongoing case, the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey disclosed that five students of Central University arrested for allegedly producing and selling cannabis-infused products have been put before the co …
NACOC arrests drug trafficking kingpin linked to $296 million methamphetamine shipment to AustraliaJoy Online
The management of Central University has suspended all remaining Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week activities following the alleged arrest of five individuals from the university by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). …
Central University suspends SRC Week activities following NACOC investigationThe Ghanaian Times
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested five students of the Central University during a targeted operation on campus over the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. …
𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 p𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 f𝐢𝐯𝐞 s𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 C𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 U𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 c𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 c𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞Daily Guide
… Five Central University students are being investigated for allegedly selling wee-laced toffee and sobolo to fellow students on campus. …
Medley Of NegativitiesJoy Online
Central University has suspended all remaining Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week activities following the arrest of five individuals by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused …
Central University Management responds to reports of individuals in NACOC custodyJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested five students of Central University during a targeted operation on campus over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. …
NACOC arrests 5 students at Central University campus over cannabis-laced products (Updated)A mother has published a tribute to her son, Ivan Baidoo, a 20-year-old law student at Central University who has died under unexplained circumstances. She expresses her grief over losing her firstborn son and her confusion about the circumstances surrounding his death.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A mother has published a tribute to her son, Ivan Baidoo, a 20-year-old law student at Central University who has died under unexplained circumstances. She expresses her grief over losing her firstborn son and her confusion about the circumstances surrounding his death.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student, has broken his silence at his son's burial service, saying Ivan did not simply die but was murdered by a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football at East Legon Astroturf Park; during a pursuit toward the motorway, an officer allegedly hit or kicked the rear of his bike, causing Ivan to sustain fatal injuries including head injuries, broken ribs, and internal bleeding.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student at Central University, has spoken at his son's burial service, describing Ivan's death as murder at the hands of a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football and was fatally injured after a police officer allegedly struck his motorcycle near the motorway.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Family, friends and schoolmates gathered at a burial service in North Legon for 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo, whose death is the subject of a murder case before the courts. Members of the Adisadel Old Boys Association sang the school anthem in his honour, with mourners reflecting on his kindness and generosity.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Ningo Prampram MP should develop a concrete plan to leverage the district's beaches and proximity to Tema and Accra for coastal tourism and job creation, rather than attributing unemployment to conditions elsewhere. The piece suggests targeted investment in tourism infrastructure, local skills training, and protection from sand mining could create employment across multiple sectors.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A traffic police officer has been remanded by Adabraka District Court over the alleged murder of a 20-year-old law student who died during a police pursuit on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The officer allegedly kicked the student's motorbike, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
General Corporal Robert Katey Koranteng of the Ghana Police Service has been charged with murder over the death of 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo. The officer, stationed at the Traffic Management Enforcement Unit, allegedly kicked a motorbike during a traffic pursuit on August 27, 2026, causing it to crash; the rider lost control and struck a concrete barrier.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a 23-year-old second-year law student of Central University, who died following a motorbike crash on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The arrest follows investigations into a viral video relating to the incident, with the Police's Homicide Unit intensifying inquiries and the Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the officer's conduct.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the death of 23-year-old law student Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are investigating the circumstances and the officer's conduct.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has cautioned prospective homeowners to conduct thorough checks on location, accessibility, flood risk, land dispute history, and ownership status before buying land, warning that seemingly attractive plots could expose buyers to flooding, litigation, and ownership disputes.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo is demanding a full investigation into his son's death in a motorcycle crash on the Accra-Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. According to the family, information suggests a police officer pursued the motorcycle, drew a pistol, and struck it from behind near the motorway toll booth, causing the crash; the surviving rider has been charged with murder, and the family is concerned about delays in the investigation and a missing phone.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivan Baidoo, a Level 200 law student at Central University, was killed in an alleged hit-and-run accident on the Tema Motorway on August 27. His family is offering a GH¢50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the driver responsible.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council says fewer than 15 per cent of more than 100,000 traditional medicine practitioners in Ghana are registered in its database, making regulatory oversight difficult. The council has visited over 500 practice premises across the country in recent months, closing some due to public health risks, and is urging the public to verify practitioners' licences before seeking treatment.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Developer LMI Holdings has committed to completing the first 700 housing units of the revived Saglemi Housing Project by March 2027, with the full first phase of 1,500 units expected by December 2027. The project, originally a 5,000-unit affordable housing estate that stalled after a government change, is now being redeveloped through a private sector partnership.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has urged litigants to exhaust domestic legal remedies before seeking redress at the continental court, saying the African Court was established to complement, not replace, national judicial systems and operates only where justice is unavailable or domestic remedies have proved ineffective.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Book author Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman has appealed to Ghanaians to work together and contribute resources towards community development, arguing that citizens can repair roads, maintain public spaces and address local challenges instead of depending entirely on government. He stressed that national development should begin at the community level, where neighbours identify and solve problems together.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's improved performance against England in the 2026 World Cup under coach Carlos Queiroz demonstrates that effective leadership, rather than resources or talent, is the most important factor in transforming teams and organisations.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
University leaders at Southshore University College's congregation ceremony urged African universities to rethink education and emphasize practical digital skills, project-based learning, and entrepreneurship so the continent becomes a creator rather than consumer of AI technologies. Traditional examination-focused education is insufficient, as employers increasingly seek graduates who can demonstrate practical skills and solve real-life problems.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An assistant professor at Calgary University is chairing a free virtual international conference on AI, data science, and analytics on June 27, 2026. The third annual event aims to bridge theory and real-world impact, with a focus on inclusive AI and emerging technologies in developing nations.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five Central University students arrested over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products have been remanded by the court and are expected to reappear next week. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and seeking to trace the supply chain.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of NACOC says a nationwide survey by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment found illicit drug trade has become increasingly common in tertiary institutions and training colleges. He notes that students themselves are becoming vendors and leading sales of drugs in schools, as evidenced by recent arrests at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Deputy Director has attributed rising illicit drug use among young people in tertiary institutions to "youthful exuberance," citing instances where students sell cannabis-infused products on campus. He warned of the normalisation of drug consumption in academic environments and called for enforcement, education and rehabilitation initiatives to address the trend.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has expressed concern over growing drug-related activities in secondary schools and universities, with intelligence suggesting increased drug use and distribution among students. NACOC's Head of Public Relations cited instances including 20 students sent home from a girls' school for drug-related offences and drug operations at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Canada-based assistant professor of data science analytics is urging Africa to use data science to address complex national challenges, and is organizing a free virtual data science conference on 27 June 2026 to empower the next generation of African tech talent as Ghana and other African nations accelerate AI and data-driven technology integration into key economic sectors.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin linked to the attempted export of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine to Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities, while continuing to pursue other suspects involved in the international drug trafficking operation.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Central University has suspended all remaining Students' Representative Council Week activities following the alleged arrest of five individuals from the university by the Narcotics Control Commission. The university is engaging with NACOC and relevant authorities to establish facts while investigations continue.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested five students from Central University on campus for selling and distributing cannabis and cannabis-infused products including ice cream, sobolo, toffees, pepper, and eggs. The suspects, from Level 100, 300, and 400, are in custody assisting investigations to identify other persons involved in the cannabis trade.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Recent reports document scattered violent incidents across Ghana's educational institutions, including a UCC student found dead, armed men attacking a school and injuring students, teacher-student confrontations, and drug-related arrests at Central University. The article expresses concern that youth are in "degenerative mode" as adults abdicate responsibility for mentoring younger generations.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Central University has suspended remaining Students' Representative Council (SRC) Week activities following the arrest of five individuals by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products on campus. The university is cooperating with NACOC and other authorities to investigate the matter while maintaining order and safety.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested five students at Central University during a campus operation over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products including ice cream, sobolo, toffees, pepper, and eggs. NACOC says it has seized suspected substances for forensic examination and reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug activities in educational institutions.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →