Accident at Akomadan: 12 killed, 2 injured

An accident at Akomadan on the N10 highway that connects Kumasi to Techiman in the Bono East region has claimed 12 lives. Two other injured persons are currently receiving treatment at the emergency unit of the Nkenkaasu Government Hospital. The bodies of the

British High Commission opens National Service applications, set to close May 31, 2026

The British High Commission in Ghana has opened applications for National Service Personnel under the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Policy and Political roles, with the deadline set for May 31, 2026. The placement is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026,

Three Chinese nationals among six arrested over alleged murder at Gwira mining site

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

IGP’s Special Operations Team arrests 74 suspects in Upper East

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

Indigenous Food in Ghana: Why Ghanaians must embrace their traditional cuisines

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

Radiologists urge stronger action against illegal mining amid rising kidney cases

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

Police detain eight illegal miners

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

Ghana launches e-Visa system, waives visa fees for African passport holders

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

British High Commissioner to Ghana hits the Kakalika dance with Dopenation

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

Four Ada SHS students arrested over cutlass threat vide

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