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The Nungua Stool in the Greater Accra Region has strongly condemned what it describes as the unlawful invasion and occupation of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djor, accusing Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie of illegally developing the area.In a statement, the Stool alleged that the parties involved have deployed armed land guards and may be using the influence of some National Security personnel to carry out the developments, despite the existence of ongoing court processes over the land.The condemnation follows a violent shooting incident on January 10, 2026, which the Stool says endangered lives and posed…

The Eastern Regional Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on law enforcement authorities to urgently investigate the reported assault of Peace FM’s Eastern Regional Correspondent, Michael Akrofi, allegedly carried out by a police officer at the Tafo–Kukurantumi Formed Police Unit (FPU) station.The incident is said to have occurred while Mr. Akrofi was legitimately reporting on a farmers’ demonstration in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region, which was organized to draw attention to the destruction of farmlands by Fulani herdsmen and their livestock.In a statement released on Monday, January 12, and signed by Stephen Ampem Darko Koranteng, Chairman of the Eastern…

The inadequate water supply to the Teshie-Nungua enclave of Accra in the Greater Accra Region has become worse as the Teshie-Nungua Desalination Plant remains shut down over unpaid debts. The places hardest hit by the water shortage include Teshie, Nungua, Baatsona, Spintex, Sakumono, La and surrounding areas.In October 2025, the Teshie-Nungua Desalination Plant, which converted seawater to potable drinking water and supplied it mainly to these areas, was shut down by the Ghana Water Company (GWL). In shutting it down, the GWL had explained that its decision was due to unresolved contractual obligations between it and operators of the facility,…

Anthony Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has disclosed that the authority is intensifying efforts to recover millions of dollars owed by oil and media companies to the state.Ghana travel guideAnswering questions before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, January 12, he revealed that Media Development Limited owes the GRA $313,040, while ECO Atlantic has an outstanding debt of $47,200.He explained that for companies not operating within the country, the GRA has notified the Petroleum Commission to use their channels to remind the firms of their obligations and ensure debt collection whenever they engage in local activities.“To recover…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a nine-member Timber Monitoring Team to tackle illegal activities in forest reserves across Ghana.Ghana travel guideThe team is tasked with monitoring all 288 forest reserves, focusing on illegal logging, abuse of officers, and other activities that threaten the sustainability of the country’s forest resources.Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration on Monday, January 12, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, explained that the initiative is critical for gathering intelligence and curbing unlawful activities in the reserves.“We have 288 forest reserves. It might be difficult for the Forest…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially disclosed that Ghana has incurred significant financial losses under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and its associated Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) framework in 2024.Ghana travel guideThe disclosure was contained in a formal response on Monday, January 12, 2026, to a Right to Information (RTI) request submitted by Asempa FM.This comes after the Minority in Parliament, on January 8, 2026, accused Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, of a serious failure in oversight following the controversial $214 million loss incurred through the Gold-for-Reserves programme.According to the minority, public confidence in Ghana’s financial institutions…

Government has indicated that the return of former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta from the United States to Ghana could be imminent following his recent detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers following the abduction of two men travelling from Accra to Anyinam. The victims have since been rescued unharmed.

A major pedestrian footbridge in the Weija Gbawe Municipality has been turned into a refuse dump, raising health and environmental concerns among residents and commuters who use the route daily.

Concerned SSNIT Pensioners Forum (CSPF) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 10 per cent pension increment announced by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for 2026, describing the adjustment as inadequate.According to the group, the increase does not sufficiently address the erosion of pension values caused by inflation and the consistent gap between annual pension adjustments and the national minimum wage.CSPF said it had earlier proposed a minimum monthly pension of GH¢600 and called for an average increase of between 15 and 20 per cent to help restore the real value of pensions.The forum also questioned what it described…