The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has dismantled a suspected highway robbery syndicate, arresting 12 men believed to be behind a series of violent attacks across the Ashanti Region and beyond. The arrests were carried out on March 12 and 14, 2026, following two months of intelligence-led investigations and surveillance. Briefing the media at the … The post Ashanti police busts robbery

The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the alleged assault on visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, by some police officers. Mr Mahama was reportedly assaulted at a traffic point near the Mariam Hotel junction in Tamale on Friday while returning home after Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. This was contained in a … The post Northern Region Police

Three persons have died in a fatal road crash involving three vehicles at Hemang in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region on Friday. The accident occurred at about 5:20 a.m. near the River Aboabo stretch. The vehicles involved were a Man Diesel tipper truck, a DVLA-registered Nissan Juke, and a Toyota Vitz. Eyewitnesses … The post Fatal dawn crash at Hemang leaves 3 dead appeared first

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured that by the end of 2027, about 70 per cent of road projects under the “Big Push” initiative will be completed nationwide. Speaking at a public forum at the University of Energy and Natural Resources in the Bono Region, as part of the … The post 70% road projects under ‘Big Push’ to be

The Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Mr. Paschal Donohoe, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ghana, announcing a multi-billion-dollar investment drive focused on jobs, skills, and economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with Parliament’s leadership in Accra on Wednesday, Mr. Donohoe disclosed that the World … The post World

FRIENDS of Rivers and Water Bodies (FRWB), an environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged Ghanaians to be patriotic and initiate a conscious and concerted approach towards the conservation and protection of the country’s rivers and water bodies. That, it maintained, was the only effective way to halt the persistent unbridled destruction of rivers, prevent a … The post Protect

The Vice-President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Muslims to use the lessons of Ramadan to promote harmony and strengthen peaceful coexistence in the country. She said sustaining the peace Ghana has enjoyed over the years depends on unity, mutual respect and understanding among the people. The Vice-President made the call when she joined the … The post Use Ramadan lessons to strengthen

Parliament has ratified the Mining Lease Agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited for the extraction of lithium and other minerals in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. The Agreement was presented to Parliament in December last year by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, and was … The post Parliament approves

GoTymeBank (formerly TymeBank), one of Africa’s fastest-growing retail banks, and BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, have marked ten years of partnership in bringing banking convenience to customers in Africa. The partnership has taken GoTymeBank from the start of the project to official launch, to more than 12 million customers in South Africa. BPC … The post GoTymeBank,

President John Dramani Mahama joined the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim community at the Black Star Square for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In his address, the President underscored that Eid represents not only a moment of celebration but also a call to … The post Eid

The Government of Ghana says it will engage authorities in Burkina Faso following the West African country’s recent ban on the export of fresh tomatoes. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry confirmed in a press release that the ban, which took effect on March 16, 2026, has prompted Ghana to open discussions with its … The post Government to engage Burkina Faso

President John Dramani Mahama has presided over the award of grants to 475 young entrepreneurs under the Adwumawura Programme, reinforcing the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development. The programme is designed to strengthen Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing young people with both financial support and capacity-building resources to establish and grow sustainable businesses. … The post Mahama

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended warm wishes to Muslims across Ghana as they celebrate Eid ul Fitr. In a message shared on his Facebook page, he congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan. He noted that he and his wife, Samira Bawumia, were joining in celebrating … The post NPP Flagbearer Dr. Bawumia congratulates

All 87 members of the minority caucus in parliament yesterday, March 19, 2026, voted against the Barari DV Ghana lithium mining agreement, citing unaddressed concerns. However, the motion was passed by the majority in parliament voted yes on the agreement. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, told the House that his entire caucus could not support … The post Minority

Businessman and entrepreneur, Jerry Osei Amoah, affectionately called Nana Kobo has expressed his resolve to help solve housing challenges in Ghana’s capital, Accra. Housing deficit, a troubling situation in Accra is caused by rapid urbanization, high population growth and income disparities. Over the years, efforts have been made by government to nip the situation in … The post I will solve

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang joined the Ahlus Sunna Muslim community at the forecourt of the State House to mark Eid, in the company of distinguished Imams, clerics, and fellow Ghanaians. In her message, the Vice President highlighted Ramadan as a period defined by discipline, sacrifice, and moral renewal an opportunity for reflection, character building, … The post Veep joins Ahlus

The Ghana Police Service in the Accra Region has assured the public of adequate security arrangements as Muslims across Ghana mark their Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. In a press release issued on March 19, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command stated that it has deployed enough personnel to ensure a peaceful and incident free celebration across the … The post Police assure

President John Dramani Mahama has criticised Ghana’s previous SIM re- registration exercise, describing it as poorly coordinated and largely ineffective. He explained that the exercise faced major challenges because the then Communications Minister and the head of the National Identification Authority were not on good terms. According to him, the lack of cooperation between the … The post Previous

President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the growing issue of excessive rent advance payments in Ghana to the country’s housing deficit. He made the remarks during a public engagement on housing and sanitation in Accra on Thursday March 19,2026, where he outlined challenges facing households and proposed solutions to improve access to affordable housing. He … The post Housing

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a series of robbery cases in the Ashanti Region, with three of them linked to the murder of a Kusasi chief at Asawase in Kumasi. The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a statement, explained that the arrests were made through intelligence led operations carried … The post Police arrest 12 robbery suspects,