The Ghana Police Service in the Central Region has arrested two men in Agona Swedru after intercepting 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics and rejecting an alleged GH₵100,000 bribe offer. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman, were arrested at about 8:30 …
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Former British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has been arrested by London’s Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office following fresh revelations about his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 72-year-old former diplomat was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into …
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The Central Reg6ional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the immediate suspension of all zonal inter-school sporting activities among Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) following recent violent incidents during competitions. In a statement dated Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Directorate said the …
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The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has praised the economic performance of the government, stating that Ghana is now ranked as the eighth richest country in Africa under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama. According to Dr. Pelpuo, Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen above GH₵100 …
Read More »At least 50 people have been killed and several women and children abducted following a deadly attack on a village in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a lawmaker has confirmed. Hamisu A. Faru, the lawmaker representing Bukkuyum South, told Reuters that armed men stormed Tungan Dutse village at about 5 p.m. …
Read More »The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that its Board of Directors will forgo sitting allowances for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season as part of ongoing reforms within the sector. In a public notice, the Board stated that the decision is aimed at supporting efforts to reform Ghana’s …
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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held talks with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Iban, on strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat cybercrime. The meeting, held in Accra on February 16, 2026, focused on addressing the high incidence of Nigerians implicated in …
Read More »The U.S. Embassy, Accra has announced the immediate availability of more than 1,000 non-immigrant visa appointment slots, giving prospective travellers the opportunity to secure interview dates within the next week. According to the Embassy, a significant number of B1/B2 visa appointments designated for business and tourism travel are currently open. …
Read More »The United Nations has pledged full support to President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana prepares for its expected assumption of the African Union (AU) chairmanship in 2027. The assurance was given by UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a meeting with President Mahama on Friday, February 14. The engagement took place …
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The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda in Accra, with full operations expected to commence at the new premises from Monday, February 9, 2026. In a press release issued on Thursday, February 6, the Ministry explained that the relocation forms part of measures aimed at improving …
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