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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has decorated Chief Inspector Hance Atubra for his bravery and exceptional efforts in saving lives during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region.Chief Inspector Atubra, formerly an Inspector at the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters, was invited to the National Police Headquarters in Accra, where the IGP decorated him with his new rank.He was promoted in recognition of his courageous intervention during the fire outbreak on August 26, 2026, which saw him put his life at risk to protect lives and property.The Ghana Police Service, in a statement shared on X on August…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it may be difficult to maintain current transport fares if fuel prices rise again, citing increasing fuel and operational costs facing commercial transport operators. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, said the union was closely monitoring developments at the fuel pumps before deciding whether to adjust fares. “We are on standby looking at what will happen at the pump before we take a final decision,” he said in an interview on Eyewitness News on Monday, August 31. The warning follows a projection by the Chamber of Oil…

The Railway Workers Union of Ghana (RWU) has commended the government for settling 20 months of outstanding salary arrears owed workers of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL). The Union said the arrears, covering October 2024 to May 2026, were fully paid on August 24, 2026. Speaking at a press conference at the Kojokrom Railway Station in Sekondi-Takoradi, General Secretary of the RWU, Benjamin Essuman, described the payment as a major relief for affected workers and their families, who had endured prolonged financial difficulties. “The Union considers this development a significant relief to the affected workers and their families, who…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will open its recruitment portal for the 2026 Military Enlistment Exercise on Friday, September 4, 2026, giving eligible Ghanaians the opportunity to apply to join the Armed Forces. The exercise will be conducted in accordance with the eligibility requirements and selection procedures set by the GAF. The Armed Forces has also released the entry requirements for the 2026/2027 intake into the Ghana Military Academy. According to a notice published on August 31, 2026, applicants for the Regular Cadet course must be Ghanaian citizens of good character, medically fit to GAF standards and capable of passing…

An Accra Circuit Court has granted Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, also known as Koka, a marketer, bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction. Asiedu is accused of threatening staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with death. The court also ordered him to deposit his passport and a photocopy of his Ghana Card at the court registry and report to the case investigator on the last Friday of every month. The case has been adjourned to November 3, 2026. Earlier, Asiedu, described as one of the communicators of the…

Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Sunday, August 30, 2026, visited and inspected the abandoned Kejetia Phase II and Krofrom Market projects in Kumasi. The visit, which brought together senior stakeholders, was intended to help the Minister gets a firsthand assessment of the current conditions of the two facilities and to identify practical steps that could help restart and ultimately complete the long-delayed construction works. The market projects in Kumasi, which are both critical to commercial activities in the city and the Ashanti region as whole, have experienced prolonged delays in execution, creating…

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has cautioned journalists against sensational and unverified reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage of security-related issues could deepen ethnic, religious and political tensions in Ghana. Ms Muslim said the media had a critical responsibility to prevent misinformation from escalating existing grievances into violence, particularly in communities affected by political, chieftaincy, ethnic and religious tensions. She made the remarks at a capacity-building workshop on “Responsible Security Reporting” for members of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), held under the theme “Media as a Strategic Partner in Preventive Security and Early Warning in…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in programmes or accepting certificates from 100 institutions it says are not currently recognised by the Commission. GTEC said the institutions had been flagged over various quality assurance concerns and urged prospective students, employers and other members of the public to verify the recognition status of institutions before enrolling in their programmes or relying on qualifications they issue. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the Commission advised the public to exercise due diligence when dealing with certificates from the listed institutions. The institutions named by…

Outrage is growing in Ghana over a new product known as ‘Cigarette Rod Lollipop’ or ‘Smoking Pop Candy’ which is increasingly being sold to children. The product features sticks designed to look like lit cigarettes, complete with orange tips, and is packaged in boxes with cartoons of children smoking. It has sparked intense conversations online. Ghanaians including pharmacist Dr. George Anagli, musician Kofi Kinaata, and many others are calling out the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for allowing it on the shelves, citing the risk of glamorizing smoking to children. The conversation was triggered by a post on X by…

Concerned customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have planned to stage a peaceful demonstration against the company on September 1, 2026. The customers would protest what they described as persistent over-billing, estimated bills and delays in resolving faulty meters. The demonstration, according to organisers, is aimed at drawing attention to concerns over what they consider unfair and inaccurate electricity billing practices, and the difficulties customers face in getting their complaints addressed by the utility company. Mr Edem Mensah Viglo, the convener of the group told the Ghana News Agency…