The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the possession of eleven large sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, identified as Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were apprehended on June 7, 2025, by a team …
Read More »Fire Destroys 15 Motorbikes, Mechanic Shop in Kintampo
A late-night fire on Saturday, June 7, 2025, has ravaged a mechanic shop near the SDA Church in Kintampo, Bono East Region, destroying at least 15 motorbikes, a commercial fufu pounding machine, and a wooden structure. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to the scene and was able …
Read More »43-Year-Old Barber Found Dead in Effia-Kwesimintsim Barbershop
Residents of the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality were left in shock on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following the discovery of a lifeless body inside a barbershop at New Site. The deceased, identified as 43-year-old James Opoku, popularly known as Nana Yaw, was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside his shop, Time Enterprise. …
Read More »Police Arrest 55-Year-Old in Assault on Joy News Journalist During Wontumi Protest
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old man, Theophilus Thompson, in connection with the assault on Joy News journalist Latif Iddrisu during a recent protest in Accra. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m. outside the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), where …
Read More »Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot Twice in Head at Campaign Rally
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times, twice in the head, during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The 39-year-old senator and member of the right-wing Centro Democrático party was addressing supporters in a public park when the attack occurred. According …
Read More »GRA Postpones GHC1 Fuel Levy to June 16 After Backlash from Oil Marketers
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the rollout of the newly introduced GHC1 Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on petroleum products to June 16, 2025. This decision follows strong opposition from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who expressed concerns over the timing and the potential …
Read More »“No More Traditional Visas For Morocco, Ghanaians To Get Online Travel Approval In 24 Hours ”- Foreign Minister
Ghanaians can now travel to Morocco without needing a traditional visa, following a new bilateral agreement between the two countries. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on June 6, 2025. According to him, the new policy takes immediate effect …
Read More »“Why Do We Sit In Accra And Recruit Teachers? Vacancies Must Be Declared At The District Level ”- Prez. John Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater decentralization in the management of Ghana’s education sector, advocating for more authority to be given to district education directors. Speaking at the presentation of the National Education Forum Report on Thursday, June 5, the President emphasized that it is ineffective for the …
Read More »Minor Accident at Oyarifa Special Ice Involving Saloon Car and Truck – No Injuries Reported
A minor accident occurred at Oyarifa Special Ice involving a saloon car with registration number GS-6332-17 and a truck carrying concrete blocks. Police officers quickly responded to the scene to control traffic and assess the situation. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported.
Read More »Mahama Promises Lower Hajj Fares in 2026, Pushes for Eid ul Fitr Public Holiday
Former President John Dramani Mahama has given hope to Ghana’s Muslim community with a pledge to significantly reduce Hajj fares in 2026, should the Ghanaian cedi maintain its current strength. Speaking during the Eid ul Adha celebrations in Accra on Friday, June 6, Mahama acknowledged the financial strain this year’s …
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