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

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has formally received Nii Okanta Ankrah II into the Ga Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony held on Monday at the Council premises. Speaking at the event, Lawyer for the Ga Traditional Council; Nii Oto Blafo II, explained that the ceremony formed part of long-standing traditional protocols to introduce newly elevated chiefs to the Ga Mantse. “We are gathered here this morning to introduce Nii Okanta Ankrah II

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to protect both citizens and security personnel, as he handed over 40 operational vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday. The new fleet—comprising 15 armoured pickups, five Cobra-4s and 20 Cobra-3 special armoured vehicles—forms part of a broader government effort to retool and modernise the country’s security architecture. Addressing officers at the Police Headquarters,

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a bold redevelopment of the Agbogbloshie market into a modern commercial hub befitting the nation’s capital. “Let us transform Agbogbloshie market into a modern market,” the King said, urging government collaboration to deliver a facility that will address congestion, support livelihoods and restore order to Accra’s public spaces. He made the appeal when the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Oclo

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has paid a special courtesy call on the Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse. The visit formed part of the King’s personal outreach to national figures and was aimed at wishing the Chancellor well after her recovery from a brief illness. The moment was warm and dignified, reflecting the deep mutual respect between the Ga State and the eminent Ghanaian stateswoman. Mrs. Chinery-Hesse—an accomplished internatio

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq., has unveiled the Youth Explorer App and the National Youth Tracker—two major digital tools designed to broaden young people’s access to skills, training, and economic opportunities. Speaking at the launch, the minister said the new platforms form part of a coordinated national effort to tackle youth unemployment and reposition agriculture as a viable pathway for wealth creation. He noted that despite

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has received the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword, the highest honour conferred by the Suma Traditional Council of the Gyaman Kingdom. The award, presented by the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, celebrates distinguished leadership and national service. The centuries-old honour—instituted nearly 470 years ago—originally recognised men of exceptional strength. S

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has praised Comsys Ghana Limited for its outstanding contributions to Ghana’s technological advancement over the past 25 years, describing the company as a “beacon of Ghanaian potential and integrity.” The King delivered the message through Justice Julia Naa-Yarley Adjei-Amoah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Ga Mantse, who read the speech on his behalf at the company’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Accra

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