Police probe five suspected impostors posing as NAIMOS officers in Eastern Region
Police in the Eastern South Regional Command are investigating five men accused of posing as officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and allegedly extorting money from miners. The suspects — Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53 — were taken into custody on […]
Jospong Group partners Ghanaian Scholars in diaspora to boost Ghana’s growth
In a move to harness global intellectual capital for national advancement, the Jospong Group has formalised a collaboration with Ghanaian Scholars in the Diaspora (GSD). The partnership, sealed by a Memorandum of Understanding, on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Accra, is designed to channel the specialised knowledge of Ghanaian postgraduate students in the US, Germany, […]
Court fines “Cyborg” GH¢24,000 for unlawful firearm discharge
The Adenta Circuit Court One has fined Pergringo Braimah Abubakah Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg”, GH¢24,000 for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public. The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Angela Attachie, imposed the fine of 2,000 penalty units after the 54-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He has since paid the fine in full. Commissioner of […]
Police arrest three suspects, recover firearms in Afienya and surrounding areas
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with a series of robberies across Afienya, Atadeka, Apollonia, and neighbouring communities in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects — Seth Noi Tetteh, also known as “Wonder,” Selasie Emmanuel, and Sulemana Osman — were taken into custody on 24 and 26 December 2025, the police […]
SEC and Bank of Ghana begin joint oversight of digital markets following historic signing of VASP Law
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent This piece dives into the “sovereign reset” of Ghana’s digital economy, which has now officially scaled to a $10 billion (113 billion GHS) market. The analysis covers: The recent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, signed by President John Dramani Mahama on December 29, 2025, represents […]
Gender Minister settles medical bills for mothers who delivered on New Year’s Day at LEKMA Polyclinic
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection and Member of Parliament for Krowor, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid the medical bills of newly delivered mothers at the LEKMA Polyclinic in Nungua in an intervention aimed at easing the immediate financial burden facing vulnerable families after childbirth. At the […]
Every child deserves world-class education — President Mahama
Education outcomes remain uneven across Ghana, with disparities in classroom resources, digital access, and teacher availability affecting rural and low-income communities. This has raised concerns about future competitiveness as technology reshapes global labour markets. In his New Year address, President Mahama said the government is committed to improving access to digital learning tools and strengthening […]
Government aims to make Ghana food self-sufficient
Ghana continues to face concerns about food prices and reliance on imports, particularly for processed goods and staple foods during shortages. Rising input costs and post-harvest losses have affected farmers, while youth unemployment has limited participation in agriculture. In his New Year message, President Mahama said the government intends to scale up agricultural reforms to […]
President Mahama urges Ghanaians to reject politics of division
Concerns about political polarisation are growing in Ghana, with analysts warning that rising mistrust between party supporters could weaken social cohesion and democratic culture. President John Dramani Mahama used his New Year address to urge an end to divisive politics, calling on citizens and political actors to place nation-building above partisanship. “There is no NPP […]
Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity – President Mahama
Ghana is working to reduce its reliance on external financial assistance, with the government focused on restoring economic stability and public confidence after years of slow growth, high inflation, and rising debt. The country has been under an IMF-supported programme since 2023 to stabilise the economy after inflation surged, the cedi weakened, and fiscal buffers […]
Full text of President Mahama’s New Year message
President John Mahama has delivered his 2026 New Year message to Ghanaians, outlining his government’s priorities on renewable energy, education, healthcare, agriculture, housing, and the fight against corruption, while urging citizens—especially youth—to actively participate in national development. Full text below: More stories here
President Mahama sets 30% renewable energy target as government moves to cut costs and protect environment
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says his government is actively working to ensure that renewable energy makes up at least 30 per cent of Ghana’s national energy mix as part of efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment. Delivering his New Year message at the Presidency in Accra on Thursday, January […]
Tema port labor standoff, soaring utility costs threaten Ghana economy as importers eye Togo
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A deepening labor crisis at Ghana’s premier maritime gateway is pushing the nation toward a fiscal and food security emergency. The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) issued a final warning on December 29, 2025, stating that persistent delays at the Tema Port are forcing businesses to […]
Police arrest suspect in GH₵7.5 million Adabraka Jewellery shop robbery
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a daylight armed robbery at a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra, where GH₵7.5 million was stolen. The robbery happened on November 2, 2024, when proceeds from a gold transaction were being transported to a bank. Armed men attacked the vehicle […]
