The President of the Republic has appointed Mr. Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect. Mr. Kanor, a seasoned customs administrator with over three decades of service, takes over the strategic leadership of the division at a time when revenue mobilisation, border security and […] The post President Appoints

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a press statement issued to inform the general public, the Ministry said all passport applicants—particularly those with pending applications at the affected Premium Centres—should redirect their processing to the designated Regional […] The post MFA

The Ministry of Transport has announced that the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. In a press release dated February 23, 2026, the Ministry stated that the decision restores the facility to the name it bore before it was redesignated. According to […] The post Govt Reverts

COP Tetteh Yohonu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has assured the public that the police will make life uncomfortable for criminals. He gave the assurance at a press briefing during which he announced the arrest of four suspects, including three members of a gang responsible for a robbery incident at Owhim Tigo Junction, where one […] The post IGP

A 33-year-old trader, Latifa Salifu, has been remanded into police custody by the Gender-Based Violence Court (GBVC) at the Police Headquarters over allegations of child stealing. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the accused is suspected to be part of a criminal syndicate involved in baby theft and could […] The post Alleged Baby Thief Remanded

The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo that it will pursue international arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to delimit the maritime boundary between the two countries. The announcement follows eight years of bilateral negotiations that were unable to produce an agreed boundary. According […] The post Ghana

The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has appealed to residents across Ghana to actively participate in its National Vaccine Perception Survey, a nationwide study aimed at understanding public attitudes toward vaccines and guiding the rollout of locally manufactured vaccines. The call comes as Ghana prepares to transition from support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and […] The post NVI

In a decisive move to calm unrest in Ghana’s cocoa industry, the government has released GH¢855 million to settle long-standing arrears owed to farmers, following months of delayed payments that threatened the livelihoods of producers nationwide. The announcement was made by Mr. Isaac Adongo, Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee. Mr Isaac Adongo explained that the […] The post Mahama’s

Hundreds of cocoa farmers have poured onto the streets in Sefwi and other cocoa-growing districts to protest what they describe as a betrayal by the government following a mid-season reduction in cocoa prices. The demonstrators comprising elderly farmers, women, and young producers marched through communities including Sefwi Wiawso, Bekwai, Asunafo and Amenfi, expressing anger over […] The post Cocoa

Parliament has condemned the terrorist attack on Ghanaian Traders in Burkina Faso and called for urgent action to protect citizens operating in high-risk regions. The incident, which occurred on Valentine’s Day, claimed multiple lives and left several traders injured. Speaking on the floor yesterday, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour described the […] The post Parliament

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted transit goods valued at GH¢85,306,578.33 in a major overnight enforcement operation along the Dawhenya–Tema road, officials have announced. According to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the exercise was conducted between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and led by the Deputy Commissioner of Operations. The operation […] The post Customs

A 29-year-old mobile money vendor, Juliana Addy, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing involving GH¢112,660 from her employer. Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit granted the accused bail in the sum of GH¢120,000 with three sureties. The court directed that all sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the […] The post Woman, 29, allegedly

Double vision, or diplopia, is a condition where a person sees two images of a single object. This can be a symptom of various underlying health issues, ranging from minor problems to serious medical conditions.   WHAT CAUSES DOUBLE VISION? Double vision can be caused by several factors, including:   Weak or imbalanced eye muscles: […] The post Understanding Double Vision (Diplopia) appeared

Aging is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and hormonal factors. Let’s dive into the agents and elements that shape the aging process.   Agents of Aging Genetics: Genetic predisposition plays a significant role in aging, with certain genetic traits influencing susceptibility to age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. For […] The post The

The reported disappearance of a baby from Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited serious concerns about security within our health facilities. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), a female suspect allegedly stole the baby from the facility on February 18, 2026. In a swift response, the Director-General of […] The post Editorial:

Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance Company Limited, and 2nd Vice-President of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), has expressed strong confidence in the ability of Ghanaian insurers to underwrite marine cargo risks, insisting that local firms possess the financial and technical capacity to support the country’s import trade. Her remarks follow […] The post Ghana

King Charles III has released a statement after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Earlier, Thames Valley Police released a separate statement saying it had arrested a man in his 60s. It comes after police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of […] The post Andrew

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man suspected to be a key distributor of narcotic drugs in Berekum and its surrounding communities in the Bono Region. The suspect, identified as David Frimpong, was apprehended by the Berekum Divisional Police Command at Nyamebekyere, a suburb of Berekum Municipality, following what police described as an […] The post Police Arrest Alleged Drug

Ghana’s World Cup qualification sparked action in Parliament on Tuesday, as the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddi Adams, led the charge for strengthened sports financing, prompting the Majority Caucus to pledge portions of their salaries to support the Ghana Sports Fund and deepen investment in sports development.   The Minister for Sports and […] The post World Cup Qualification

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector from a raw material exporter into a homegrown industrial powerhouse. Speaking at the maiden Mining Local Content Summit in Takoradi yesterday, he said the country must move beyond exporting raw minerals and invest in downstream processing, refining and local value creation. […] The post Ghana Sets Sights