King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has launched the maiden 'Sacred Crown Awards', an initiative aimed at promoting African heritage, spirituality and wellness. The event on Friday, June 5, 2026 at La Palm Beach Hotel was held under the theme “Celebrating African Heritage, Spirituality and Wellness.” Speaking during the unveiling of the Logo of the Sacred Crown Awards 2026, the Ga Mantse noted that there is a need to preserve and

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged Ghanaians to go beyond planting trees and commit to nurturing them to maturity, stressing that the long-term success of the country's reforestation efforts depends on the survival of every seedling planted. Speaking at the national commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 and the launch of the nationwide Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative at West Africa Senior High School in Accra, the Mi

Seven persons have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with the alleged theft of three unregistered Hyundai vehicles, including Elantra and Sonata models, in the Eastern Region. The arrests were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police's Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) following an intelligence-driven operation that uncovered what investigators believe to be a vehicle theft syndicate. Police sources disclosed that the operation was

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana’s approach to measuring economic progress, advocating a “3D Growth” model that prioritises employment creation, wage growth, and overall improvements in living standards alongside traditional economic expansion. Speaking at the IYA Business Roundtable 2026 in Accra, Dr. Thompson argued that Ghana’s long-standing dependence on Gross Domestic Pr

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for chiefs and other stakeholders involved in the sale of lands at flood-prone areas and designated green zones to be held accountable as flooding continues to threaten lives and properties. According to the Ga Mantse, strict enforcement of building regulations and local assembly bylaws remains critical in addressing the persistent destruction caused by flooding and dam spillages. Speaking during a visit on Thursday to Wei

The Ghana Police Service has announced a major breakthrough in investigations into two high-profile criminal cases in the Bono East Region — the murder of the Queen Mother of Abamba, Nana Serwaa Gyan Kuma, and the deadly armed robbery attack at the GB Oil Filling Station near Atebubu. Addressing the media, the Inspector-General of Police revealed that a special intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of several suspects connected to the two incidents, with some of the su

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully prosecuted a 41-year-old Nigerian woman who attempted to obtain a Ghanaian passport using forged nationality documents. The accused, Franca Wilson, a welder by profession, pleaded guilty before the Adabraka District Court in Accra on May 12, 2026, and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour onthree counts. The sentences are to run concurrently. She was arrested on April 24, 2026, at the Accra Passport App

The Chairman of the Advisory Board of Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, Reverend Father Dr. Andrew Nii Lantey Campbell, SVD, has led the management of the hospital to pay a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his palace in Accra. The visit, held on Wednesday, was to officially invite the Ga Mantse to the hospital’s 100-year anniversary celebration scheduled for June 26, 2026. Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Fr. Dr. Campbell disclosed that the hospital’s

The Ghana Immigration Service, in line with its commitment to maintaining zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), has commenced the first phase of implementing its GBV-PSEAH Policy with technical and financial support from United Nations Population Fund in 2025. The initiative has led to the development and validation of a GBV-PSEAH training manual, as well as the successful delivery of two specialised training program

The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has led a delegation of senior GIS officers to meet with the Director of the Central Directorate of Prevention (DCPP) of the Italian Polizia di Stato and representatives of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The meeting focused on the evolving terrorist threat in the Sahel and coastal West Africa, highlighting the growing risks posed by violent extremist groups, t

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has underscored the urgent need for law enforcement agencies to focus on the financial structures and criminal networks behind gold smuggling and illicit financial flows in Ghana. According to her, investigations into gold-related crimes must go beyond arrests, seizures, and interceptions, and rather concentrate on dismantling the financial systems, facili

A joint operation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has led to the arrest of a 36-year-old businessman from East Legon over allegations of drugging, sexually abusing and secretly filming women before allegedly distributing the videos online. The suspect, identified as Joshua Kojo Anane Boate, was picked up by investigators following what police describe as an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the CID’s Cyb

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has engaged the Muslim Community and Chiefs in Dambai on the government’s Free Primary Health Care initiative being implemented under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. The separate engagements took place on Friday at the Dambai Central Mosque and the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, where stakeholders gathered to discuss the impact and implementation of the policy. Addressing the Muslim community and tradit

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, on Monday visited selected Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centres across Accra to observe the start of the 2026 nationwide examinations and encourage candidates. He was accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and incident-free exercise. During the tour, the delegation interacted with candidates, invigilators and sch

The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has commenced across Ghana today, Monday, May 4, with over 620,000 candidates sitting the nationwide assessment under intensified measures to prevent malpractice. The examination, administered by the West African Examinations Council, will run until May 11. In total, 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools are expected to take part. WAEC has issued a firm directive urging candidates to strictly adhere to examination guide

A dawn security operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NaIMOS) has led to the arrest of 49 suspected illegal miners following a violent ambush on its personnel earlier this week in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The coordinated swoop, carried out in the early hours of Thursday at Adiewoso within the concession of Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), also resulted in the recovery of a pump-action firearm and the seizure of ov

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has intensified calls for district, municipal, and metropolitan assemblies, traditional authorities, and regional stakeholders to align local development priorities with Ghana’s broader Resetting Ghana Agenda, as part of efforts to craft a unified and inclusive national development framework. This directive follows extensive stakeholder consultations conducted across all 16 regions of the country, which brought together loca

The Forestry Commission (FC) has laid to rest a gallant hero, Mr. Raphael Ganyo, a Resource Guard with the Wildlife Division of the Commission. His final funeral rites were held at Adorzekope near Mafi-Kumasi in the Volta Region, drawing family, colleagues, and dignitaries to honour his life and service. Mr. Ganyo tragically lost his life after being fatally shot by a poacher while on patrol at the Zitoe Camp within the Kalakpa Resource Reserve. His untimely death underscores

The Forestry Commission has paid its final respects to Raphael Ganyo, a young officer described as a gallant soldier who lost his life while protecting the nation’s natural resources. The Commission’s Board Chairman, Isaac Essien, led management and staff to mourn with the bereaved family during the final funeral rites of the late officer. Raphael Ganyo, a 28-year-old Resource Guard with the Wildlife Division, was shot and killed by a poacher at the Kalakpa Resource Reserve o

Chief Superintendent Anyani, District Commander of Adabraka Police Station has confirmed that six of suspects in police custody at the station escaped on Sunday night. He disclosed that six suspects initially broke out, but officers on duty acted swiftly and successfully rearrested three of them. He also dismissed claims linking the escapees to the murders of the father-in-law of GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi. Speaking exclusively to Thinknewsonline.com, he stated “Those suspect