The Western Regional Police Command has arrested three Ghanaians and three Chinese nationals in connection with a suspected murder at a mining site at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East District of Ghana’s Western Region. The arrest follows a fatal shooting incident in which the family head of Gwira Ampansie, Angu Mensah, was allegedly killed […]
The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team has arrested 74 suspects in two separate intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics peddling, violent crime and other criminal activities in the Upper East Region. The operations, conducted in Paga in the Kassena-Nankana West District and Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality, led to the retrieval of suspected narcotic substances, motorbikes and assorted foreign cigarettes. A statement issued […]
Ghana is endowed with rich cultural diversity, fertile lands, and a wide array of nutritious indigenous foods that have sustained generations for centuries. From akple, banku, fufu, kenkey, tuo zaafi, ampesi, waakye, and kokonte to a variety of local soups, vegetables, and traditional spices, Ghanaian cuisine remains naturally nourishing and deeply connected to the identity of its people. Unfortunately, many Ghanaians, especially the younger generation, are gradually shifting from traditional […]
The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) has urged the Government to take stronger and sustained action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to curb the rising number of kidney disease cases in the country. The Association said chemicals used in illegal mining activities were polluting major water bodies and exposing many communities to harmful substances […]
The Police have commended the Amomaso community in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region for their cooperation and support in stemming illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey”, in the area. The commendation followed the police detention of eight persons who allegedly undertook an illegal mining activity in the Amomaso Forest in the area. Suspects Atule Nathaniel, 23, Azusiwine Cletus, 22, Ayaama Thomas, 15, Asigiya Joseph, 23, Aboyinga Aselise, 37, Atanbire Reymond, 20, Isaac Ntim, 46, […]
Ghana has launched an electronic visa (e-Visa) application system, introducing a 48-hour processing period for business and tourist visa applications. “Effective immediately, all holders of African passports travelling to Ghana for business or tourism will apply for visas exclusively via the new online e-Visa platform, and they will pay no visa fee,” President John Dramani […]
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, joined the viral “Kakalika” dance trend with music duo DopeNation during an English Premier League finale watch party hosted at his residence in Accra. The British envoy was joined by Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Lydia Yaako Donkor, Ghanaian football […]
Four students of the Ada Senior High Technical School have been arrested by the police after a video showing one of them brandishing a cutlass and threatening fellow students on campus was shared on social media. The Tema Regional Police Command said the arrests followed a swift police response after officers came across the video […]
Ghana’s Black Stars fell 2-0 to Mexico in an international friendly on Saturday, conceding in each half as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match offered Ghana’s Technical Team an opportunity to assess the squad, with several players seeking to impress ahead of the final squad announcement. Black Stars first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare retained his place in goal behind a […]
Ghanaian actress and media personality Beverly Afaglo has died, her husband, Mr Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster of Praye fame, has announced. The actress, born May 28, 1983, was known for her roles in several Ghanaian films and maintained a strong connection with her audience through regular engagement on her personal and professional life. […]
