The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects for allegedly circulating fraudulent electronic traffic violation notices to unsuspecting members of the public. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of Public Affairs, in a brief, said the Police acted swiftly after the fake notifications began circulating. She explained that a public alert was issued to inform citizens that […]
Shortage of teachers in underserved rural schools is pushing some children into economic activities, exposing them to child labour risks. High teacher attrition, driven by poor infrastructure, inadequate social amenities and lack of accommodation in deprived communities, has resulted in low attendance, poor academic performance and, in some cases, school closures. The concern was raised […]
We all know that since childhood, eating fruits and vegetables has been important for overall health; yet, do you know just how important it is? A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables doesn’t just benefit overall health; it plays an important role in maintaining a healthy urinary system as well. Here are the best […]
Police at Atebubu in the Bono East Region are investigating the tragic murder of Nana Serwaa Gyan Kumah Kyere, the Queen-mother of Abamba, a farming community in the Atebubu/Amantin Municipality. The late queenmother, operator of the ‘Ohemaa’s Kitchen’ a popular food and drinking spot at Atebubu, was shot dead by unknown assailants at her private […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied reports that it approved the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to register and renew driving licences for Ghanaians living in the diaspora. The Ministry stressed that no directive has been issued to any Ghanaian diplomatic mission abroad, and no approval has been granted for cross-border licence […]
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has shared his optimism about securing the release of two Ghanaians being held in Ukraine as prisoners of war, following what he described as rare diplomatic access to a security facility in Kyiv where they are being detained. He expressed appreciation to President Volodymyr Zelensky for his […]
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a $ 250 million float glass manufacturing facility at Aboadze in the Shama District of the Western Region. The first Phase of the Float Glass Factory would have a capacity production of 600 tons per day, with Phase two adding another 800 tons per day, bringing the […]
The Police in Agona Swedru has arrested two young men for transporting some dry substances suspected to be narcotics. The Police impounded a total of 209 compressed slabs of dry leaves from 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman who attempted to offer a GHC100,000 bribe. According to a statement from the Central Regional Police Command, the Agona Swedru […]
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Wednesday paid a rare diplomatic visit to Ukraine, where he formally appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the release of two Ghanaian nationals currently being held as prisoners of war. The visit comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 […]
Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary Parade will be held at the forecourt of Jubilee House on March 6, 2026, the Information Services Department (ISD) has announced. In a notice dated February 24, 2026, and signed by the Acting Director of the Information Services Department, Dr Winnifred N. Mahama, editors were informed of arrangements for media coverage […]
