NSS personnel accused of stealing GH¢308K from DVLA to buy car, household items
By Ashiadey Dotse A National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions and using part of the funds to purchase a car, television and other household items. Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to the […]
Ghana rejects Ramaphosa’s intended visit, over killing of Ghanaian in South Africa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has turned down a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following xenophobic attacks in South Africa, resulting in the killing of a Ghanaian national. Forty (40) year-old Bashiru Isak, is reported to have been shot and killed during xenophobic linked demonstrations, and purported immigration enforcement […]
Can younger women ascend to the Asantehemaa stool?
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The distant thrum of the “Fontomfrom” drums, echoed through the palace walls, signalling the arrival of the 15th Asantehemaa. An elderly woman, Odehyie Nana Ama Bonsu I, is officially outdoored as the 15th Asantehemaa (Queen Mother) of the Asante Kingdom. The date, July 6, 2026, is set in stone and etched in […]
Ghanaians warned, as online investment scams cost victims over GH¢3.4 million
By Ashiadey Dotse The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public to be on high alert following a sharp increase in fraudulent online investment schemes, which have cost victims more than GH¢3.4 million in the first half of 2026. In a public alert issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, the CSA said, it recorded 352 cases of online […]
GhIG launches initiative to tackle Ghana’s flood and landslide crisis
The Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhIG) has launched a new initiative aimed at helping Ghana better prevent and manage floods and landslides through scientific research and evidence-based planning. The initiative, dubbed “Geoscience for a Safer Ghana”, forms part of the institute’s response to the recent flooding and landslides that claimed lives, displaced thousands of people […]
African Union launches Diplomatic Institutes Network in Accra to shape next generation of diplomats for Agenda 2063
By Hannah Dadzie Africa has taken a major step towards strengthening its diplomatic capacity with the launch of the African Diplomatic Institutes Network (AfDIN) in Accra. AfDIN is a continental platform designed to harmonise diplomatic training, enhance collaboration among diplomatic academies and prepare a new generation of diplomats to advance Africa’s interests on the global […]
Post-flood mitigation measures: Dredging of major drains continues
The Coordinator of the Flood Mitigation Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah, and his team have visited identified water retention ponds and affected communities. Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Stanislav Dogbe, Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing, Kenneth Adjei, and 15 Engineer Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Richard Kinney, the team visited […]
Ex-NAFCO Boss’ wife rushes to court, demands husband’s release after dramatic airport arrest
By Ashiadey Dotse The wife of former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has launched an urgent legal battle to secure his release after his dramatic arrest at the Accra International Airport while preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. Hajia Faiza Seidu Wuni on Monday, […]
Ghana Railway Development Authority Rejects NPP’s ‘Museum Locomotives’ Claim
By Felix Cofie The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has dismissed claims by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that two locomotives recently procured by the government are obsolete and only fit for a museum. The Minority Caucus had alleged that the locomotives are refurbished British Rail Class 56 diesel-electric engines manufactured in the United […]
Accra commits to 30% cut in waste-sector methane emissions by 2030
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The City of Accra, Ghana, has officially unveiled its LOW-Methane Portfolio, a landmark roadmap that sets out bold actions to reduce methane emissions from the waste sector while advancing climate resilience, public health, job creation, and the city’s transition toward a zero-waste future. The portfolio outlines Accra’s commitment to reducing methane emissions […]