President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a newly constructed 85-bed Christian Tetteh Yohuno complex ward at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare for police officers, their dependants and the public. At the ceremony, the President reiterated his administration’s intention to bring the hospital’s outstanding expansion project to completion. The project is expected to increase the hospital’s bed capacity by 106 and in

Twenty-two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) in recognition of their dedication, hard work and contributions to the Ghana Police Service (GPS), particularly in the fight against crime. The officers, who had each served in the rank of ACP for a minimum of four years, were promoted on the recommendation of the Police Council and with the approval of the President. They were decorated with their new

A delegation from the Ministry of Roads and Highways, led by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP), has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, and members of the Ga Traditional Council as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry and the traditional authorities on infrastructure development in the Ga State. The engagement provided an opportunity for the Minister to brief His Royal

The Government of Ghana says it is advancing plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Ghana Space Agency as part of efforts to position the country to take advantage of the emerging global space economy. The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanator Agyeman-Rawlings, said the initiative forms part of Government’s broader strategy to make science, technology and innovation central to national developmen

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people over the suspected kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old phone dealer, Nana Yaw Kyere, whose disappearance was reported on September 22, 2026. The suspects are Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai. The arrests followed investigations by the Police Missing Persons Unit into the disappearance of the victim, who reportedly left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19 in his Honda Civic but never

Members of the Accra Turf Club and the Horse Racing Association have renewed their call for government intervention over the alleged forceful takeover and demolition of the Accra Racecourse land at Borteyman. The latest protest, held on Tuesday, September 22, saw jockeys, horse owners, trainers and other stakeholders intensify calls for the return and restoration of the racecourse, which they say has historically served as a major centre for horse racing in Accra. The group s

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has engaged the leadership of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) on road safety, rider identification and closer collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. The engagement, which was held with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss concerns affecting okada riders and explore ways to improve cooperation. Mr. Yohuno urged the leadership of

The Ghana Police Service will begin the full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026. The initiative, being implemented through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), is aimed at tackling road indiscipline and improving motorists’ compliance with traffic laws and regulations. Under TRAFFITECH-GH, cameras and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices will be used to detect traffic violations and support

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it is taking urgent steps to address reports of illegal mining and encroachment within the Atewa Range Forest Reserve. The Secretariat, in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, said it had taken note of recent media reports and concerns raised by A Rocha Ghana and other civil society organisations over the state of the forest reserve. NAIMOS described the protection of forest reserves, water so

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its significant improvement in profitability but has challenged the institution to demonstrate that the gains can be maintained over the long term. GoldBod’s net profit rose from approximately GH¢178.5 million in 2024 to GH¢896.5 million in 2025, representing a substantial improvement in its financial performance. President Mahama, however, cautioned that the results of a single year should not be

The Central North Regional Police Command has rescued a 30-year-old man who was allegedly abducted at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. The victim was rescued by the police and has since been taken to a health facility for medical attention. Police have launched investigations into the incident and are working to identify and arrest the suspected perpetrators. Authorities are also seeking to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction. The Police Command say

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of major breakthroughs in its fight against armed robbery, revealing the arrest of several suspected criminals and the recovery of 11 AK-47 assault rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and other weapons. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, disclosed the developments at a press briefing at the National Police Headquarters on Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the IGP, the operations followed month

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), ChristianTetteh Yohuno has promoted seven police officers to their next ranks in recognition of their excellent performance and bravery in the successful arrest of suspects in the Adabraka gold robbery case. The beneficiaries comprise one Senior Police Officer (SPO) and six other ranks, all of whom have been elevated to the next rank for their professionalism, dedication and effective operational and investigative work. The officers play

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has pledged to align science, technology and innovation with environmental protection as she officially assumed office as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST). Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, emphasized that Ghana’s development must not come at the expense of the environment. She stressed that both government and citizens have a constitutional duty to safeguard the environ

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the governing boards of nine state-owned institutions, the Presidency has announced. The decision, communicated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, affects public institutions operating in strategic areas of the economy, including petroleum, mining, banking, housing, infrastructure, postal services and sports. The institutions whose boards have been dissolved are Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, Bulk Oil Storage

The Ghana Secretariat of the Joint Association of Port Truckers (JAPTU) has reportedly received a number of complaints from truck drivers over alleged intimidation, harassment, prolonged delays and extortion at some police checkpoints along major northern transit corridors. The concerns, which have reportedly emerged in recent weeks, are particularly linked to sections of the Tamale–Walewale route, as well as parts of the Upper East and Upper West Regions. According to compla

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following concerns over alleged harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays and extortion of local traders by some Police personnel along the Aflao–Accra main route. The Regional Commander has consequently summoned all Divisional and District Commanders to a meeting on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, to deliberate on the matter and take appropriate measures. The concerns follow a viral Face

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has commended Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters. The commendation comes following his bravery and exceptional service during the recent fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region. According to the IGP, Inspector Atubra’s courage, swift response and dedication to duty, which contributed to saving lives and protecting property, demonstrate the high standards of professionalism expec

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in partnership with the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop to strengthen the integration of gender considerations into planning and budgeting processes at the sub-national level. The workshop, which began on Monday, 31 August 2026, at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) Conference Centre, University of Ghana, brings together

The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has called on participants at a technical assessment of selected 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs) to actively contribute to efforts to strengthen the integration of population variables into development planning. Speaking at the opening of the four-day technical assessment in Accra on Monday, August 24, 2026, Dr Amoah stressed the importance of ensuring that deve