The Boso-Gua Traditional Council in the Eastern Region has destooled its Mankrado, Simon Kwame Oteng, over alleged breaches of tradition. These breaches according to the council included a case of defilement currently under police investigation. The decision was taken by the Boso-Gua Royal Amankrado Families, in consultation with the three Royal Kingsmen Families, Asirifi Abosi … The post Boso-Gua

The High Court in Accra has adjourned proceedings in a suit involving the alleged termination of a vehicle number plate embossment contract between the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and Bemenco Embossment Limited to Friday, January 23. The adjournment was granted to enable counsel for the plaintiffs to respond to an affidavit in opposition … The post High Court adjourns

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday, January 16 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities of the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. Naa Dei Kotei, with other … The post N???????????????? 

The plight of persons living with Skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin-NTDs) has been described as a growing humanitarian concern with far-reaching social and economic implications for affected communities. Victims of the condition continue to endure stigma, isolation, and the loss of dignity, education and livelihoods, while families struggle with emotional and financial burdens associated with … The post Plight

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr Sampson Ahi, has urged Ghanaian companies to take advantage of opportunities in the Japanese market to expand their businesses. Mr Ahi noted that this would offer local businesses a better chance of attracting foreign investment and also strengthen international partnerships. He made the call in Accra … The post Deputy

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for stronger safeguards to protect the pension benefits of university staff, stressing the need for reforms to secure retirement income and improve the investment of pension funds. Mr Iddrisu made the call after a closed-door meeting with Vice-Chancellors Ghana (VCG) in Accra on Friday, where discussions focused … The post Stronger

The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as the year of action for the Petroleum Hub. According to him, 2026 would be the year the hard work invested in the project over the years would translate into tangible results.  Speaking to the media in Accra yesterday, … The post Petroleum Hub declares 2026 year of action

African football’s governing body CAF said on Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday’s final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean … The post CAF

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Ghana have assumed the character of a national public health crisis. Over the past decade, road crashes, injuries and fatalities have followed a disturbing upward trajectory, despite sustained investments in road infrastructure, traffic enforcement, and public education. The human, social and economic costs of this trend are enormous, yet our … The post Ghana’s

Stakeholders in the cocoa ecosystem are set to meet President John Dramani Mahama to deliberate on practical ways to address the challenges confronting Cocoa production in the country, the General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Works Union (ICU), Mr Morgan Ayawine, has stated. The General Secretary of ICU was speaking at the Quadrennial Delegates … The post ICU

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The successful exercise led to … The post ????????????????????

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to investigate issues raised in an investigative report by The Fourth Estate on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, widely known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release, the ministry acknowledged the publication and noted that the report has been widely circulated on social media. The ministry expressed sympathy … The post Health

The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Ltd, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, has disclosed that the company sold 313 unserviceable buses for about GHC2,500 each in October 2020. According to him on TV3 Ghana, internal records show that the buses were declared unserviceable and disposed of during the period, generating about GHC2.9 million. The money … The post Metro Mass

Management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed plans to take legal action against broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta over comments they describe as defamatory. In a press release issued on Monday January 19 2026, Shatta Wale’s management announced that the artiste has instructed his lawyers to file a … The post Shatta

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period. In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, … The post Truck crashes into buildings at

Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises remain central to employment creation and local economic activity, yet many continue to face capability gaps that limit their ability to scale sustainably. Addressing this challenge was the focus of the 2025 Mini-MBA Programme, delivered through a partnership between MTN Ghana, Absa Bank Ghana and NOVA Business School Africa. The … The post Absa Bank Ghana strengthens

The revenue generated by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is expected to increase by about 45 per cent with the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered trade data analytics system, Publican AI. The system, scheduled to be implemented from February 1, 2026, aims to enhance revenue mobilisation, improve efficiency in customs … The post AI

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) disrupted multiple illegal mining sites, destroyed equipment, and arrested foreign nationals in the Eastern Region. The operations, conducted between January, 16 and 17, 2026, have altered the dynamics of illegal mining along the Birim River basin and its surrounding areas. On Friday, January 16, the NAIMOS task force, … The post Galamsey:

A 25-year-old labourer has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region for allegedly threatening to kill his mother. The accused, Dauda Bediako, also known as Dauda Abdulai, pleaded not guilty to the charge of threat of death and is expected to reappear … The post Court remands labourer for allegedly

A student has been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly using a GCB Bank automated teller machine (ATM) card to withdraw GH¢24,849 from two customers’ accounts. The accused, Regan Kwesi Egbe Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, has been charged with two counts of stealing in two separate cases and has pleaded not … The post Student arraigned over GH¢24,849 ATM card theft