The Netherlands government has donated two full-body security scanners to the Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) to detect prohibited and concealed items and strengthen Ghana’s border security. The equipment—a full-body scanner and a baggage scanner—was formally presented to officials in Accra yesterday, reflecting the long-standing cooperation between Ghana and the Netherlands in tackling transnational crime. Speaking … The post Netherlands

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun investigations into allegations of extortion involving some members of the Customs Division Task Force operating in the Ashanti Region. The action follows concerns raised by the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), which accused the task force of demanding unapproved payments from importers during container interceptions along the Accra–Kumasi … The post Customs

Gregory Afoko and Alangde Asabke, the men accused of killing Adams Mahama, a former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2015, have been discharged by the High Court in Accra. Before discharging the accused, Justice Married Louis-Summons noted that the case had been adjourned about eight times without any activity. … The post Killing

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has advised the Minority Caucus, led by the Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, to desist from what it described as “peddling falsehood” against Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, the Judge of the Tamale High Court, regarding his ruling ordering a rerun of the parliamentary election in Kpandai within 30 days. … The post Stop Misleading

YESTERDAY, as the world marked World AIDS Day, we pause to reflect on one of the most defining public health challenges of the last four decades, one that has shaped policies, tested global solidarity, and demanded relentless perseverance from nations, institutions, and individuals. This year’s commemoration is not only a reminder of the lives lost … The post Renewing Commitment on World AIDS Day appeared

The government has been urged to present a clear implementation plan for the key programmes it announced in 2026, particularly the Big Push, 24-Hour Economy, and the Oil Palm Development initiative. The EM Advisory Limited, a Pan-African consulting firm, made the call on Friday and described the government’s intention to spend about GH¢30 billion next … The post Present

An International Conference on energy transition, critical minerals, and structural economic transformation in Africa opened in Accra yesterday. The three-day programme, organised by Folt, Southern Africa Resource Watch, and Third World Network-Africa, is attended by 35 participants from across Africa—including Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe—Europe, and Asia. Attendees come from policy institutions such as UNCTAD, … The post International

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has exceeded the International Monetary Fund (IMF) end-of-year Gross International Reserve (GIR) benchmark for 2025, Governor Dr. Pandit Johnson Asiama has announced. The IMF had set the country’s GIR target at $8.366 billion, equivalent to 3.3 months of imports, but Ghana’s current reserves now stand at $11.4 billion, covering more … The post BoG Surpasses

World record holder Armand Duplantis has confirmed he will return to the London Stadium for the first time in eight years when he competes at the London Diamond League in July. The Swede, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in the pole vault, has won multiple titles at world and European level. Duplantis, 26, has broken … The post World record holder Duplantis set for London return appeared

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodioo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has pledged his support to the Street Academy with the construction of an Astroturf within the school’s premises. Central to this commitment, he stated, is the acquisition of the necessary documentation to commence the project. Mr. Ashie … The post Odododiodioo

The Ministry of Health (MOH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has advised the public to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy during the fast-approaching harmattan season. It said the season affects almost every part of the body, and awareness of the associated risks is essential for preventing illness. The skin, the body’s largest … The post Take