The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a highway robbery involving a Member of the Council of State, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Esq., has disclosed. Addressing a press briefing at the CID Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, 29 January 2026, COP Donkor said the arrests form part of intensified, intelligence-led operations aimed at combating robbery and other violent crimes nation

As Ghana advances its infrastructure expansion efforts under its national development agenda, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), has begun a high-level engagement in Sekondi Takoradi to strengthen infrastructure stewardship and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation at the local level. The four-day engagement, taking place from 27 to 30 January 2026, focu

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of robust and comprehensive security arrangements for its presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, warning that the Police Service will deal decisively with any attempt to disrupt the process. Speaking on Thursday at the signing of the NPP Presidential Peace Pact at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the IGP said the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to ensure a pe

One personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has been shot during an anti-galamsey operation in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, along the Subinkurom–Kyeremasu stretch, when a NAIMOS task force team was conducting a routine operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities. According to NAIMOS, the task force came under attack after armed assailants hiding in nearby

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Rev. Stephen Wengam, has described the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, as one of the best Interior Ministers Ghana has ever had, praising his leadership and commitment to strengthening migration governance and border security. Rev. Wengam made these remarks during a courtesy call by members of the GIS Governing Council on the Minister at his office in Accra. He commended Ho

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has issued a strong warning to members of the public who attempt to bribe police officers, stating that such acts will no longer be tolerated and offenders will be exposed. The IGP gave the warning at a special event where gospel musician Grace Ashly presented an appreciation song to the leadership and personnel of the Ghana Police Service. Addressing officers and invited guests, COP Yohuno emphasized that th

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse has emphasized the urgent need for collaboration-driven development, warning that failure to act decisively today would deny future generations their voice and opportunities. “If we fail, we have failed generation upon generation and we cannot afford to do that,” the Ga Mantse stated. He made these remarks when the President and Founder of Grow, Unite and Build Africa (GUBA), Lady Dentaa, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Accra

Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure that government youth programmes are inclusive, measurable, and capable of delivering real benefits to all young Ghanaians, particularly those at the margins of society. Speaking during a working visit to the Ministry, the Vice President stressed the need for systematic tracking and evaluation of youth initiatives to determine their impact and guide future exp

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects believed to be members of an organised criminal syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers in Accra and its environs. Addressing the media on Tuesday in Accra, the Director of National Operations of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Theophilus Hlor­menu, said the arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordinated police operations by the Na

The Weija Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 11 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in counterfeit currency production and cyber fraud activities. The arrests were carried out on January 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command at a residential apartment in Tuba, a suburb of Accra. Items retrieved from the scene included laptops, routers, m

The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission (FC) has intercepted 3,967 dried shark fins at the Swissport Cargo Centre at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The consignment, weighing about 488 kilogrammes, was concealed in 14 wrapped jute bags commonly referred to as “Ghana Must Go” bags and is estimated to have a street value of between US$300,000 and US$400,000. Mauritania was listed as the final destination of the shipment. According to the Forestry Commission, of

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has reiterated the need for officers of the Ghana Police Service to conduct themselves with the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and discipline as they confront crime across the country, particularly illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. He acknowledged the significant risks associated with policing, disclosing that about 20 officers lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025 alone.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licenses of several large-scale mining companies found to be in breach of regulatory requirements. According to the Ministry, the decision follows an ongoing comprehensive review of large-scale mining operations being undertaken by a special committee set up for that purpose. Acting on the directive of the Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), the committee has named an initial batch of 50 c

Ing. Godfred Fiifi Boadi, ESQ, Head of Climate Action, Sustainability and Partnerships at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has underscored the need for targeted, district-level interventions to sustain water treatment and handwashing practices across the country. Speaking at the presentation of a recent sector report, Ing. Boadi said the findings provide critical guidance for directing national interventions, particularly those aimed at vul

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has launched its Community Engagement and Policing (CEP) Strategy, together with a comprehensive curriculum and training manual, aimed at strengthening border governance and deepening collaboration between law enforcement and local communities. The CEP Strategy represents a significant shift from traditional enforcement-focused border management to a people-centred and community-driven approach, particularly in border and coastal communitie

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, has renewed Africa’s call for reparations while openly acknowledging the complex historical role some African traditional authorities played in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Speaking at the opening of the Diaspora Summit 2025 in Accra, the Ga Mantse described the gathering as a historic moment of reflection, unity and purpose for Africa and its global diaspora. He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Maha

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has expressed condolences to the family of a deceased individual and sympathised with residents of Adelekezu in the Western Region following a fatal incident at a mining site. In a statement issued by the Communications Directorate of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ministry said it had taken note of an official release by the Ghana Police Service on the incident, which is currently under investigation. The Ministry

The National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered significant irregularities in the national service payroll following internal investigations, leading to the flagging of 8,105 service personnel nationwide. Out of the total number flagged, 1,840 personnel have been temporarily suspended pending further investigations by relevant state institutions. Addressing a press briefing on Monday, December 15, the Director-General of the NSA, Madam Ruth Dela Seddoh, disclosed that the

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says government is committed to crafting a lithium agreement that delivers tangible benefits to the local Ewoyaa community and the country at large. Speaking at a meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday, December 13, 2025, following the withdrawal of the lithium agreement from Parliament, the Minister explained government’s new vision for lithium exploration and development. According to

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, has announced the arrest of 27 individuals in a coordinated operation targeting illegal foreign exchange trading hotspots across Accra. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, during a press briefing at the CID Headquarters, led by COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department. COP Donkor explained that the exercise forms part of a nationwide