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In a swift response to a distress call, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested six individuals suspected of operating as land guards and found to be in possession of firearms.

The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, has confirmed that Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, has been taken into custody by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).In a statement, the Ambassador Emmanuel Victor Smith-led embassy said it took immediate steps to verify the circumstances surrounding the matter upon receiving the information.Following confirmation, Ghana’s diplomatic mission formally contacted the relevant detention facility to request access to Mr Ofori-Atta in order to provide consular assistance in accordance with established diplomatic practice and international protocols, the statement added.According to the embassy, officials at the detention facility…

The Ghana Revenue Authority has confirmed that GH¢22 million in taxes was evaded in the District Roads Improvement Programme deal involving J.A. Plant Pool Limited, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed.

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has praised the Mahama government for a disciplined and strong start to managing the economy.Speaking on the state of the economy on Citi FM’s The Big Issue on Saturday January 10, Mr Cudjoe said the administration began its tenure on a positive note, particularly in the area of fiscal discipline.He noted that when questions were raised about what the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government had done to justify claims of economic improvement and growth, the response from the Finance Minister was straightforward.According to Mr Cudjoe, Dr Ato Forson explained that the key difference under…

Asafoatsengua Senior Warlord of the Royal Adibiawer Clan of Ada, Asafoatsengua Buertey Okumko Obuampong IV, has expressed concern over the decline in academic performance among students in the Ada Traditional Area.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed an immediate review and possible renegotiation of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited to safeguard the public interest and ensure value for money.

Bashiru Amantana, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Communications Team, has criticised commercial transport operators for delaying the reduction of transport fares despite the recent decrease in fuel prices.Speaking on the issue on Accra 100.5 FM, Mr Amantana questioned why drivers and transport owners insist on waiting for engagement with the Minister for Transport before reducing fares, when fare increases are often implemented immediately following fuel price hikes.“If fuel prices go up by 10 percent, transport fares are increased almost instantly without waiting for any engagement from the Minister,” he said.“So why is it that when fuel…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has declared that education for learners with special needs across Ghana will attract no fees starting in 2026.

The Ghana Police Service, through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop at Adabraka.The suspects, identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man, were arrested on 7th January 2026 from their hideouts at Ashaiman.Suspect Hamza Agerego was first arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in connection with the robbery. Acting on intelligence, an operation was conducted at Ashaiman, leading to the arrest of suspect Alhassan Elliasu at…

The Kasoa District Police Command has invited Class Media Group (CMG) journalist Samuel Addo, who was allegedly assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.The alleged assault occurred on Monday while the journalist was filming an altercation between a civilian and a firefighter.Police say the invitation was to enable the victim to identify the GNFS officers involved in the attack.When a fire commander later visited the station with two officers, one of them was identified by the journalist as his assailant.Investigators have also requested that Samuel Addo provide eyewitness accounts…