A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, paid a working visit to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra as part of a study tour of key governance and accountability institutions in Ghana. The nine-member delegation, made up of five Members of Parliament, officials from Eswatini’s Ministry of Justice, the Eswatini Commission on Human Rights, and the Ministry of Public Service, was received by the Executive Director o

Dr. Wisdom Atiwato, Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, has outlined the Ministry’s key priorities in leveraging digital technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—to strengthen Ghana’s health system. He delivered the remarks during a press briefing ahead of the Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Summit held in Accra on Wednesday. According to Dr. Atiwato, Ghana’s digital health journey began as far back as 2005, w

The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has praised the Africa Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC) for its instrumental role in advancing intelligence-led border management as Ghana hosts the 2025 AFIC Plenary Workshop in Accra to mark the organisation’s 15th anniversary. The three-day workshop has brought together delegates from AFIC member states, representatives of the European Union and Frontex, Ghana’s national security agencies, and s

The Wholesome Mind Xperience has begun the refurbishment of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, marking the start of Ghana’s first-ever Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The project, led by VINT & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants, aims to transform the aging ward into a modern, safe, and restorative facility to enhance specialised mental health care. At a brief ceremony to commence the reconstruction, partners, mental health advocates, donors, and stak

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has bid a solemn farewell to Assistant Immigration Control Officer I (AICO I) Cosmos Dakurah, who was laid to rest on Saturday at Badigriyiri-Konzokala in the Jirapa Municipality. AICO I Dakurah died in the line of duty on November 2, 2025, after he and a colleague were ambushed by unknown assailants at Pulimakom in the Upper East Region—an incident that highlights the persistent dangers faced by frontline officers safeguarding the nation’s

Director-General of National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has called for a stronger, more coordinated national approach to tackling Ghana’s human capital challenges. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee meeting on Ghana’s National Human Capital Development Strategy (HCDS) in Accra on Thursday, Dr. Amoah emphasised that the country’s long-term socio-economic transformation hinges on its ability to develop, empower, and ret

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for an urgent national collaboration to restore Ghana’s declining fisheries sector. He warned that pollution, illegal fishing practices, and climate pressures are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink. Speaking at the 2025 National Conference of Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, the Ga King said the country can no longer ignore the mounting threats facing coastal com

The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, to explore deeper collaboration aimed at advancing youth development in Ghana and across Africa. Welcoming the WIPO delegation, Hon. Opare Addo underscored the rationale behind establishing the new ministry, explaining that it was created to focus squarel

The wife of John Odartey Lamptey has, for the first time, spoken publicly about what she describes as a “deeply disappointing and traumatic” experience with the Tesano Police Station during a critical moment in her ongoing domestic dispute. Her testimony follows a viral Facebook video in which her husband is seen physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their Ofankor residence in the Ga East Municipality. According to the victim, her husband accused her of inf

The Forestry Commission has dismissed media reports claiming two of its staff were interdicted for allegedly generating GHC623,000 in revenue for the institution. Describing the publications as “false, misleading and distorted,” the Commission said the reports sought to damage its reputation and misinform the public. The story, which appeared in the Supreme Newspaper and on several online platforms including opr.news, newsghana.com.gh, dailyviewgh.com, peacefmonline.com, and.

The Minister for the Interior has announced a nationwide Gun Amnesty Programme, marking a major step in government’s renewed effort to curb the alarming rise in illicit firearms across the country. Addressing journalists at the Information Services Department in Accra, the Minister warned that the proliferation of illegal weapons has become “a silent threat that has infiltrated homes, workplaces, social gatherings, and even schools.” According to him, unregistered firearms co

The funeral of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, will be open to the general public, her family announced on Tuesday. She will be laid to rest on November 28, 2025 at the Black Star Square (Independence Square), Accra. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, family spokesperson Oheneba Akwasi Abayie said the state funeral will begin at 6 a.m. at Independence Square, where the cortege will arrive to commence the proceedings. “The funeral acti

Ghana joined the continent on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to mark the 2025 African Statistics Day with a call for data-driven governance and accountability. The event, held at the Assemblies of God Head Office in Accra, also saw the official launch of the Governance Series Wave 2 Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Delivering the opening address, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu underscored the central role of credible data in building a just, peaceful,

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the resumption of its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region, following a temporary suspension triggered by last week’s tragic stampede at the El-Wak Stadium. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin (Ghana Navy), Acting Director General of Public Relations, the exercise will restart on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with enhanced measures to ensure safety and a smooth screening process. The GAF

Renowned Broadcaster, Emefa Apawu has cautioned journalists, especially emerging reporters, to guard their independence even when they receive “soli” during assignments. Speaking on the Talk No Dey Cook  podcast, she acknowledged that many young journalists operate under difficult economic conditions, but stressed that personal hardship must never compromise editorial integrity. Ms. Apawu explained that while some forms of “soli” may be offered as transportation or logistical

Former Broadcast Journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Emefa Apawu, has urged young journalists particularly those of the Gen Z generation to value their craft and fortify themselves with solid knowledge as they navigate the pressures of Ghana’s political and media environment. Speaking on the Talk No Dey Cook  podcast, Apawu reflected on her own experiences interviewing top political figures, including moments where guests attempted to intimidate or undermine her. Sh

Seasoned Female Broadcast Journalist, Emefa Apawu, formerly of the Multimedia Group Limited, has opened up about the real reason she stepped away from the media after an illustrious 23-year career. Speaking in a candid conversation on the Talk No Dey Cook podcast, Emefa revealed that her decision to quit journalism — at a time many believed she was at her peak — was driven by one thing above all: her children. According to her, years of working six to seven days a week, const

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians and left several others injured during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. In a statement issued by the Minister, George Opare Addo, Esq., the Ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, friends, and communities of the deceased, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. “T

Member of Parliament (MP) for Pusiga, Ayamba Ayii Laadi, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of six persons during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the MP urged the nation to take solace in the will of the Almighty Allah, describing the incident as one that occurred by divine decree. “There is nothing that happens that doesn’t happen at the right time. This is what

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has temporarily suspended its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following the tragic stampede that claimed six lives and injured several others at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. In a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain (Ghana Navy) Veronica Adzo Arhin, GAF expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said the suspension was necessary to allow for a