Ghana seeks justice for deceased student as Latvia confirms January 20 meeting
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Latvia has agreed to receive Ghanaian delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on January 20, 2026, to discuss the ongoing investigation into the death of Ghanaian student, Nana Agyei Ahyia, who died under suspicious circumstances in Riga, Latvia. Mr Ablakwa confirmed this development in a Facebook post today, […]
Dawn cybercrime crackdown nets 141 suspects in Tabora and Lashibi
In a decisive early-morning operation, Ghana’s security agencies struck a major blow against organised cybercrime networks operating within the country. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), working in close collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service Headquarters, carried out an intelligence-led raid targeting syndicates linked to Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud […]
Manhyia South MP criticizes Constitution Review Committee for less focus on Judicial system
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour-Awuah has expressed concerns that the Constitution Review Committee is focusing much more on the Presidential tenure and not enough on the judicial system. He believes the judiciary should operate independently without interference from the Executive. Mr Baffour-Awuah emphasized on JoyNews’ Newsfile on […]
Ghana AIDS Commission reinforces ABC of HIV prevention during festive season
By: Rachel Kakraba The Acting Director General Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, has described Christmas as an opportunity for all Ghanaians to show friendship and support to persons living with HIV. He said the festivities must be a season to break stigma and discrimination barriers with compassion. In a Christmas message, Dr. Akanbong, […]
Nigeria reach Afcon last 16 despite Tunisia fightback
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Nigeria held off a late Tunisia fightback to reach the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. The Super Eagles led the Group C encounter in Fes 3-0 with 17 minutes remaining through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman before Montassar Talbi’s header from […]
Centre for Migration Studies UG to mark 20 years of Migration Scholarship in 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Centre for Migration Studies at the University of Ghana (CMS-UG) has announced plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of contributions to migration scholarship, policy engagement and strategic partnerships across Africa and beyond. The year-long celebration, themed “CMS @ 20: Celebrating Migration Scholarship, Partnership and […]
AMA to collect tolls, fees through Christmas, New Year; activates 24-hour sanitation security operations
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will continue the collection of approved tolls and fees throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, including Saturdays and Sundays, to sustain essential city services during the peak season. In a press release issued on Tuesday 23 December the Assembly said it had also activated 24-hour […]
New license plate rollout suspended by DVLA
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended the planned rollout of the new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) embedded vehicle licence plates. The new plates were expected to take effect from January 2, 2026. However, the suspension follows Parliament’s inability to complete amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), […]
Korle Bu Mortuary: 320 unclaimed bodies set for mass burial
The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has announced a planned mass burial for approximately 320 unclaimed bodies, as its mortuary has reached full capacity. In a press release issued on Monday, December 22, the hospital stated the action is necessary because the “Hospital Mortuary is currently congested and has reached full capacity.” The […]
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people – including two police officers – have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said. Two traffic police officers saw a “suspicious individual” near a police car on the city’s Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached the suspect to detain him, an explosive device was detonated, Russia’s Investigative Committee has […]
Sod cut for health, education and bridge projects in five New Juaben North communities
The sod has been cut in five communities in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region for the construction of key development projects in the areas of health, education, and infrastructure. The beneficiary communities are Kofikrom, Oyoko, Asokore, Bohye, and Mpaem. Under the initiative, Kofikrom will receive an ultra-modern Community-based Health Planning and […]
New Juaben Traditional Leaders commit to ending teenage pregnancy and child marriage
Traditional leaders and stakeholders in the New Juaben Traditional Area have attended a two-day capacity building workshop on commitment to curbing teenage pregnancy and ending harmful practices including child marriage in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. The workshop organized by the Obaapa Development Foundation in collaboration with UNFPA was to equip the traditional leaders to […]
Kelvyn Boy escapes tragic accident, suffers fractured ankle
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghanaian Artiste Kelvyn Boy has escaped what could have been a very tragic accident after a driver lost control of a vehicle and nearly ran into him at the back of Center Point Mall. The incident happened few days ago and left the singer with a fractured ankle. Sharing the experience in […]
Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria
Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local sources have told the BBC. The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was driving between villages. News of the abductions comes just a day after the Nigerian authorities […]
