The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team has arrested two people during a night patrol exercise for possessing narcotics in the Tamale Metropolis. The operation forms part of a two-week intensive security crackdown targeting hotspots where criminals and suspected drug cartels continue to threaten the safety of residents. The operation happens a day after […]

By Dennis AKWABOAH The Data Protection Bill, 2025 (the ‘Bill’) represents a transformative step in Ghana’s data governance landscape. Replacing the 2012 Act, it introduces stricter privacy protections, broader extraterritorial reach, and enhanced accountability obligations for organizations that process personal data. Key highlights include mandatory registration with the Data Protection Authority, the appointment of a […] The post Strategic

… UNESCO, GPA push for industry policy framework By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has urged Ghana to hasten the adoption of its National Book, Reading and Textbook Procurement policies to leverage on the country’s potential within Africa’s publishing sector, which currently contributes 5.4 percent of global revenue. […] The post Africa’s

Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) Cosmos Dakurah was laid to rest on Saturday at Badigriyiri-Konzokala in the Jirapa Municipality. He died on November 2, 2025, when he and a colleague were ambushed at Pulimakom in the Upper East Region while on duty. AICO I Philip Lartey, who survived the attack, is receiving treatment at … The post Slain Immigration Officer Laid to Rest appeared first

The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has stated that the fight against illegal mining could be won within a year if the Chieftaincy Act is amended to restore full authority to traditional rulers. Addressing a large gathering at the 2025 Eluo Festival Durbar in Bibiani, the Paramount Chief of […]

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding play-based early childhood education following a visit by the Duke of Edinburgh to the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education (PWCE) and its model kindergarten in Aburi. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, described the Duke’s visit as a strong endorsement of the country’s efforts to transform […]

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian fugitive, Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, who allegedly abducted and murdered a woman and her daughter in Nigeria before fleeing to Ghana to evade prosecution. He was apprehended at Akyem Wenchi, near Akwatia, after police intelligence revealed that he had crossed into Ghana and was being … The post Police Arrests Nigerian

The High Court in Accra on Monday adjourned the criminal case in which the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged former Finance Minister, Mr Kenneth Ofori-Atta, and seven others over an alleged financial loss of GH¢1.4 billion in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract saga. A new hearing date is yet to be … The post High Court Adjourns Case Against Ken

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has called for increased investment in literature on the legislative arm of government to help citizens gain a better understanding of its operations. He made the remarks while launching two books in Parliament on Thursday, emphasising that investing in parliamentary literature would strengthen communication, promote parliamentary … The post Speaker

The decision by the Rent Control Department in Sunyani to pursue punitive action against 38 property owners for violations of the Rent Act highlights a deeper national concern: the increasingly strained relationship between landlords and tenants in Ghana’s urban and peri-urban communities. From astronomical rent charges to poor maintenance practices and the proliferation of unregulated … The post Rent

The Chief Justice, Mr. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on Ghanaians to adopt the court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism to address disputes within a reasonable time. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained that ADR personnel were trained and posted to the various courts, which he stressed was the most convenient form of settling disputes since it saves time, … The post CJ Urges Ghanaians to Adopt

The Country Director of PharmAccess, Dr. (Med) Maxwell Antwi, has warned of an imminent collapse of the country’s health-financing system due to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes and hypertension. He said the two conditions were consuming an increasingly large share of the health budget, placing severe pressure on the National Health … The post Health

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has hosted a customer appreciation breakfast to celebrate its corporate clients and strengthen relationships with key partners. The bank used the platform to demonstrate and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to service excellence and service experience across its touchpoints. The event also provided a platform to share insights on the … The post ADB Reaffirms

Ghana has urged members of the Kimberley Process (KP) to embrace “modest but meaningful” reforms to preserve the credibility of the global diamond certification regime, Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, has said. Speaking at the Kimberley Process Ministerial Meeting held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the CEO told delegates that … The post Kimberley

A three-day meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation in trade, agriculture, fisheries, and cross-border standards concluded in Accra on Friday. The meeting sought to review progress on key regional initiatives, align national and regional strategies, and adopt tools critical to accelerating economic integration across the sub-region. In … The post ECOWAS

Ghana has shaken the global gold market after the Ghana Gold Board revealed that the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector delivered 90 tons of gold and over $9 billion in export earnings this year Speaking at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, announced […] The post Mahama’s Gold Bod Magic: Delivers

India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid" volcanic ash affected areas.

The resolve of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to further shrink the size of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Members of Parliament (MP) gained oxygen yesterday through a favourable court judgement. If the judgement is upheld, the 87 MPs for the minority will reduce to 86. Already, the NDC is threatening a ‘showdown’ in […] The post Court orders rerun

The Jean Mensah-led Commissioners of Ghana’s election referee, the Electoral Commission, may soon lose their jobs, thanks to a petition filed by one of their staff, Joseph Blankson Adumadzie. The Petitioner, who is a database administrator at the EC headquarters, in a public statement Monday, 24 November, 2025 announced that he had formally submitted a […] The post Jean Mensa, others face

The news of the arrest of Blogger Samuel Amedeto came to me as a surprise. Sammy is a very determined young man who always tries to do what is right and avoid trouble. I have known him from Dzodze, my hometown, and I have followed his passion for the media closely. He entered the blogging […] The post The Future of the New Media Demands Training, Not Threats appeared first on The