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The Ministry of the Interior has clarified concerns over a reported 20% tax deduction on the rent allowance of security personnel. The issue has generated public attention, with some claims suggesting the Interior Ministry was responsible for the deductions. The Ministry has, however, distanced itself from the process. In a statement issued on Saturday, April 11, it explained that it does not have the mandate to make such deductions. “The Ministry wishes to clarify that it does not have the mandate to deduct tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel,” it said. According to the Ministry, the deduction…

Legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged government to back the transition following Engineers and Planners (E&P)’s successful bid to take over Damang Mines with clear legislative and policy direction. Speaking on Newsfile on Joy Prime, monitored by MyNewsGh, he said Ghana must avoid an unstructured approach to ownership changes in strategic sectors like mining. He argued that reforms should anticipate long-term national interests rather than respond to isolated deals. “We must be intentional about where we are heading, and the laws must reflect that direction,” he said. Source: MyNewsGh.com

A joint investigation is underway following the discovery of mass fish mortality at the Tema Shipyard. The incident, which was first observed on the morning of April 6, 2026, has prompted a coordinated response from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Fisheries Commission, the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. Incident Overview Security personnel first spotted the dead fish between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM concentrated within a 50-meter radius of the shipyard’s main unloading ramp. While the site has been secured by authorities, the exact cause of the mortality…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple wanted in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged gold fraud involving SESI-EDEM Company Ltd. In a brief public statement, EOCO said it is handling three petitions against the suspect and his company, all linked to a similar pattern of alleged fraud. “No one is above the law and the fugitive will be brought before the law,” EOCO stated. The office added that Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple is believed to be hiding in the Volta Region and urged the public to volunteer any information on his whereabouts. Source: MyNewsGh.com

The Tamale Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers, including two Level 400 students of the University for Development Studies at the Nyankpala and Dungu campuses. The suspects, identified as Peter Abugri, 24, Asuma Shaini, 22, and Yakubu Wakasu, 19, were picked up following a robbery incident reported along the Bolga Nasia road. According to police, the victim was attacked while he had stepped into nearby bushes to relieve himself. The assailants, armed with a pistol and a knife, made away with his iPhone 17 Pro and a Haojue motorbike. Investigations revealed that the victim was able to track…

Lawyers for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have confirmed that their client has been released from ICE. A statement confirming this said the former Finance Minister is currently with his family. The statement further indicated that he will use every legal means to defend his right. They used the opportunity to thank all Ghanaians who have supported the former government official with their prayers. Mr Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since early January after his arrest in the United States over issues relating to his immigration status. He was picked up by ICE officials in January, 2026, in the…

President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after an official visit to France. During the trip, he held bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on strengthening cooperation in key sectors. The president also co-chaired the 2026 One Health Summit, where global leaders discussed strategies to improve international health systems and address emerging health threats. His visit is expected to deepen Ghana–France relations and advance collaboration in health, infrastructure, and economic development. Source: classfmonline.com

Traders at the Nana Bosoma Central Market in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region are appealing to the government to intervene in what they describe as rising ginger prices driven by high demand from traditional medicine producers. The sellers say herbal medicine producers are purchasing ginger in large quantities directly from farmers at the farm gate and often at higher prices, making it difficult for market traders to access supplies. According to the traders, the situation is affecting their businesses and could lead to a shortage of ginger in the municipality if urgent steps are not taken. Mrs. Ataa…

Ghana has taken a significant step toward deepening international agricultural cooperation, as the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, hosted a high-level delegation from Ukraine. The engagement is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda, particularly through collaboration between Ukraine’s “Food from Ukraine” initiative and the government’s “Feed Ghana Programme.” Speaking during the meeting, the Minister highlighted the potential of the partnership to drive poverty reduction and improve food security across the country. He emphasized that the Feed Ghana Programme remains central to achieving food self-sufficiency and supporting economic growth. Discussions also focused on attracting…

The Pan African Business Forum has expressed strong support for Karim A. A. Khan, urging respect for judicial independence amid what it describes as growing political pressure within the International Criminal Court. In a formal communication addressed to Päivi Kaukoranta, President of the Assembly of States Parties, the Forum said it was deeply concerned about reports suggesting that political considerations within the Court’s Bureau could be overshadowing established judicial findings. In a statement signed by Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi, chairman of The Pan African Business Forum,referenced a recent statement by counsel to the Prosecutor, which it said reaffirmed the outcome of an…