The Direc­tor-General of the Narcotics Control Commis­sion (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has called on traditional authorities to join the commission in the fight against illicit drugs in the country. According to him, the fight against illicit drugs had gotten to a point where the moral author­ity of traditional leaders were required to deal … The post Join

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has cautioned the general public to take precautionary measures as more rains are expected in June 2025. Frederick Cudjoe, a meteorologist with the Central Analysis and Forecast Office of GMet explained that from the month of May, the country is gradually entering the peak of the rainfall season, hence frequent […] The post Brace for

As part of efforts to bring it services to the doorstep of its members and clients, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has opened a new branch on the Spintex Road in Accra. The Spintex Branch located in the Takyi Plaza, brings to 52, the number of SSNIT branches across the country. Speaking … The post SSNIT opens new branch on Spintex Road appeared first on Ghanaian

 Old Mutual Ghana, a lead­ing provider of insurance and financial services, has entered a strategic partnership with the Grow, Unite, Build Af­rica (GUBA) Diaspora Network to deliver bespoke travel and per­sonal accident insurance solutions for members of the diaspora community. The partnership is designed to enhance financial protection for individuals of African heritage particularly those … The post Old

The alleged notorious armed robber, Adinda Abdul Mujibu, who was extradited from Togo to Ghana will make his first appearance before the Accra Circuit Court today at 9am. Mujibu, also known as Adinda Akpo Abdo, was alleged to be the man terrorising residents in plush neighbourhoods in Accra. He was arrested in Lomé, Togo on … The post Notorious armed robber to appear in court today appeared

The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced an apprentice to three years’ imprisonment in hard labour for stealing his trainer’s cameras and other valuables. Benjamin Okyere was convict­ed for stealing two R10 Canon cameras worth GH?30,000, along with a silver bracelet and wrist­watch valued at GH¢500. His alleged accomplice, Bernard Nwaeze, was arraigned for purchasing one … The post Court jails

 The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) says it is disappointed and shocked by the government’s failure to enforce Ghana’s laws against the criminal conduct of Akonta Mining Ltd. “In the wake of the devas­tating pollution of our water bodies, such as the Tano River, and the decimation of our forest resources, including the destruc­tion of … The post We

 The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Hu­man Rights, Ernest Yaw Enim, has appealed to the government to urgently settle the debt of over GH¢506,000 owed by the Nsawam Medium Security Prison in medical bills. He described the situation as a serious violation of the rights of inmates to health and life, calling for immediate … The post Govt urged to settle medical

 “This condition has turned my life upside down, and I am faced with the daunting task of raising funds for a surgery that could potentially save my life. I am reaching out to anyone who can offer to support, be it individuals or organisations. I understand this is a lot to ask, but I am … The post  Let’s stretch a hand of support to Agnes Owusu appeared first on Ghanaian

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that Ghana has finally put an end to the long-standing confusion and fragmentation in the gold purchasing sector. He made this assertion during the official inauguration of the Governing Board of the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a state entity tasked with streamlining gold trade […] The post Mahama’s

According to Judicial Service records made available to the media, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo and 49 other justices of the superior and lower courts in the country, received an ineligible payment for housing (rent allowance), but when the anomaly was discovered, the affected judges refunded the payments to the judiciary. Chief Justice […] The post Torkornoo,

The Minority in Parliament has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s worsening power crisis, known as “dumsor,” warning that persistent outages are crippling businesses and derailing economic growth. In a press conference held on Monday, 19th May, 2025 members of the Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Energy Committee said the ongoing electricity challenges are undermining the government’s touted […] The post Dumsor

 The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Prestea Hunni-Valley, Dr. Matthew Ayeh, has cautioned the Blue Water Guards against using their positions to extort money from miners. He indicated that the Assembly and the Police Commander would monitor their operations closely and would not hesitate to order the arrest of any Guard who defies their code […] The post Prestea-Bogoso MCE,

  Women engaged in Small-Scale businesses in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, on Monday called for government’s intervention to reduce the high interest rates for them to access credit facilities to expand their activities. The Bank of Ghana raised its benchmark monetary policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 per cent on March 28, […] The post High interest

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Prudential Bank, Leopold Armah, is calling on technology engineers in Africa and across the developing world to initiate steps toward domesticating Artificial intelligence (AI) technology by gradually developing local use cases considering linguistics and peculiar practices. He noted that AI, evidently, has moved from experimental to essential, and permeating […] The post Prudential

Mrs Janet Adu-Poku, the Chief Executive Officer of Wiseup Consult, a guidance and counselling centre targeted at dealing with addictions, struggles and challenges of the youth, has lamented over the spate of indiscipline in the various SHSs, which development requires national effort to address. Her concerns come at the heels of recent reports of firearms at the […] The post Counselor

Members of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly have proposed Madam Sakina Oforiwaa for the consideration of the President, John Dramani Mahama, for the position of the District Chief Executive. The position of the Concerned Assembly members is explained in the fact that the 37-year-old is preferred to the other two candidates shortlisted by the party for […] The post Atwima Mponua

Ghana is poised to unlock the full potential of its fertile land and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit with the launch of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, scheduled for June 11–13, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Center. This national showcase, under the theme “Unpacking its Role in Agricultural Transformation, Industrialization, and a 24-Hour Economy”, marks a […] The post Ghana

Margins ID Group, a leading secure identity provider in Africa, made a significant impact as an exhibitor at the ID4Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. The ID4Africa AGM, held from May 21st to 24th, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, served as a platform for key stakeholders in identity solutions to connect and collaborate. With […] The post Margins ID Group Makes Ghana proud in South Africa

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Moham­med A. Alhassan (rtd.), has called on the police to view the uniform not as a symbol of authority, but as a badge of service, integrity, and justice. He made the statement during the launch of his memoire entitled, “An Aroma of Policing: A Life of Service in … The post Former IGP Mohammed Alhassan launches memoir appeared first on Ghanaian