The Ministry of the Interior has rolled out new guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting (adding new features to make vehicles more efficient), usage, and decommissioning of armoured bullion vehicles in Ghana. Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mabarak addressing the press Photo: Ebo Gorman As part of the guidelines, effective today, December 8, 2025, to Monday, January … The post Govt

Both the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament have called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to be abolished and its powers transferred to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. Their call followed the detention of private legal practitioner, Mr. Martin Kpebu, by the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, on Wednesday for five … The post Abolish OSP, Give Its Powers to

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Ghana marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and Secure the Future.” It was a day to honour the resilience, dedication, and innovation of those whose labour sustains every household and drives significant portions of the economy. From the cocoa farmers of the Western … The post Celebrating the Hands That Feed the Nation appeared

A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, marking the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. “The army solemnly commits to give the Beninese people the hope of a truly new era, where fraternity, justice and work prevail,” said a … The post Soldiers on Benin’s national

The second edition of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) was launched in Accra on Thursday with a call on the government to leverage digital assets for job creation and economic transformation. The programme, scheduled for September next year in Accra, will be held under the theme: “From Policy to Prosperity: Scaling Digital Assets for … The post DASA

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the time has come for Africa to see agriculture as a business. Speaking on a panel discussion on Economic Empowerment as a Pathway for Development at the Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday, President Mahama emphasised that the continent must leverage its comparative advantage in the agricultural sector. “Unfortunately, … The post Time to treat agriculture

GOVERNMENTS in Africa must leverage Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) to finance power transmission projects in order to strengthen the continent’s long-term energy security. The call was made in Accra by panellists at the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025 underway in Accra, who emphasised that public resources alone were insufficient to deliver the scale of investment … The post Leverage

The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has inaugurated a Meditation Garden and Music Therapy Studio at its annex in Kpogadzi along the Ho–Kpetoe road. The facility aims to enhance the hospital’s medical tourism and wellness services by providing a serene environment for mental and emotional healing through guided meditation and therapeutic music. The new center is … The post HTH opens Meditation Garden,

Ghanaian football fans appear delighted over what many describe as a ‘dream World Cup pairing’ following Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which placed the Black Stars in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama. The draw, which was attended by Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, Head Coach Otto Addo, and General Secretary Prosper … The post 2026 FIFA

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has rescued a victim of kidnapping at Wapuli in the Yendi Division following a targeted intelligence-led operation. According to a Northern Regional situation report, the kidnapping case was reported at the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (RPID) on December 2, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. The suspects allegedly … The post Police

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, Lamtiig Apanga, has handed over a new borehole valued at GH¢20,000.00 for residents of Woreda’a, a community within Zanlerigu in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. Mr Apanga, also presented 2,000 books and assorted learning materials to six basic schools under the … The post Deputy

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on African leaders to build strong and self-reliant systems capable of ending AIDS, TB and malaria as public health threats. She stressed that Africa must not wait for others but lead its own response.Speaking at the opening of the 23rd International Conference on AIDS and STI … The post Vice President

The Director of the Institute of Education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Eric Anane has called on colleges of education to upgrade the skills of the various faculties, to enable them to become abreast of the global transformation in teacher education to ensure quality teaching and learning. Professor Anane said the changing … The post Annual Conference of

Bolgatanga has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 edition of World AIDS Day marked across the world. The event is observed on December 1 every year to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS, combat stigma, and reflect on the progress and challenges in the global AIDS response. In his address at the occasion … The post End discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS

The Ghana Police Service, through the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, has rescued a young woman who was seen in a viral video with an injury to her left eye, visibly distressed and calling for help from pedestrians and motorists. The team also arrested the suspect connected to the case. Upon receipt of … The post Police rescues victim and arrest suspect

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has called for the abolishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Commenting on the matter involving the detention of private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu by the OSP on the floor of the House, MrAyariga noted that the Attorney-General is better placed to fight corruption in the country when … The post Majority Leader Calls For Abolishment of

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor has disclosed that Eight Ministers are expected to attend upon the House to respond to Forty-Two Questions during the week ending Friday,12 December 2025. Mr.Dafeamekpor, who is also the MP for South Dayi made this known when he presented the Business Statement for the eighth week. He … The post Majority Chief Whip

The Committee on Defence and Interior, led by its Chairman James Agalga has met the Ministry of Interior and its agencies to consider their 2026 Annual Estimates. Earlier on, the Ministry and its agencies delivered a detailed presentation outlining their budget performance summary for 2025. They highlighted major achievements, ongoing projects and the 2026 expenditure … The post Committee

Newage Agric Solutions Ltd has presented food products worth GH¢30,000 and a cash donation of GH¢50,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) towards the 41st Farmers Day celebration held in the Volta Region. The food products include bags of EVIVI RICE and EVIVI SOYABEAN oil. Presenting the food and cans donation at the … The post Newage Agric

The veterans The President of the Ghana Military Academy Regular Course 7 Association, Brigadier General Joe Kwateng (Rtd), has appealed to the government to increase medical assistance for ageing veterans.According to him, the rising healthcare costs are placing a heavy strain on retired officers who served the country more than 60 years ago. Speaking at … The post Increase