The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested six persons suspected of engaging in land guard activities and possessing firearms. A police brief said the suspects were arrested following a distress call received on January 10, 2026, at about 1250 hours. It said police officers who responded to the call encountered a group of about […]
The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five persons for allegedly kidnapping two men. The suspects are Suleman Salifu, 24, Godfred Owusu, 26, Antwi Bismark, 27, Anas Salis, 38, and Gyamfi Isaac, 33. They were arrested with assistance from the Suhum police. A police brief said the suspects demanded a ransom of GH¢400,000 from the […]
Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fast-rising compatriot Shallipopi, […]
Passengers travelling aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai to São Paulo were forced to make an unscheduled stop at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, after the aircraft received a technical warning indicating possible smoke in its forward cargo compartment. The flight, EK261, was operating from Dubai International Airport to São Paulo on […]
Ready-to-wear tie-dye outfits were the most sought-after clothing during the Christmas season, surpassing popular Ankara and Kente fabrics. Across major markets and pop-up stalls in the city, vendors The Mirror spoke to said that it was the choice. They noted that sales were boosted by visitors from the diaspora and the Detty December vibe, with […]
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, has said former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta declined to meet consular officials without his lawyers present after he was taken into custody by United States immigration authorities. In a press release dated January 10, 2026, signed by Ambassador Victor Smith, the embassy said it received information […]
Some local tourists have called for renewed interest and deeper engagement by Ghanaians with the Elmina Castle and surrounding heritage sites, saying such efforts would strengthen national history, identity and consciousness. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) observed that although Elmina Castle continues to record high patronage, especially on weekends, most visitors are foreigners, a situation some local tourists believe […]
The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police, has arrested seven members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate allegedly involved in violent robberies across parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti Regions. The suspects are Kwame Bediako, alias “Star Boy” or “Nkokorpor,” identified as the ringleader; Salia Mohammed, alias “Kwaku Nuah,” aged 27; and Kofi Ishmael, alias “Ishmael Addo” or “Kofi Ketewa,” aged 32. The others are Kwadwo Kalovi, […]
The wanton pollution and destruction of the Tano River at Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region by illegal mining activities around the river course have attracted a huge public concern in the area. During a visit, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed that the river which served as the major source of drinking water in the area […]
President John Mahama has issued a strong warning against the misuse of state resources, declaring that his government will not tolerate waste, indiscipline, or the abuse of assets intended for national security. The caution came on Thursday, January 8, when the President handed over 100 pickup vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at the Police […]
