Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has revealed that as of July 2025, there were 628 armed robbery cases and 340 murder cases in Ghana. At a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Minster expressed worry over the situation, noting that the number represents a troubling picture as compared to the previous year. […]

Ghana concluded their November Asian tour with two defeats against Japan and South Korea. The Black Stars were hoping to record a win today against the Taegeuk Warriors after suffering a 2-0 loss to the Blue Samurai last Friday. Unlike the game against Japan, Otto Addo’s men appeared comfortable on the ball in the first […]

Holders of illicit firearms have up to January 15, 2026 to surrender their weapons without any punitive action against them. At a press conference on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has announced a national Gun Amnesty exercise, the first in nine years since 2016 to reduce possession of illicit firearms in the […]

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has accused the Finance Minister of engaging in excessive fiscal consolidation that is undermining growth and depriving critical sectors of essential resources. Contributing to the debate on the 2026 Budget, he argued that the drastic expenditure cuts were designed “just to let the books look […]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues threaten the country’s economic direction. Contributing to the debate on the Budget in Parliament on Tuesday, November 18, he stated that while the document outlines plans for growth, “there are many grey areas […]

The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, has expressed her disappointment and frustration with the government’s approach to tackling the galamsey menace during the 2026 budget debate in Parliament on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. According to Asare, the government’s allocation for addressing the issue is woefully inadequate, considering the severity of the […]

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in collaboration with Bloomberg, have joined the global community to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, with a call to action to reduce the alarming rate of road accidents in the city and beyond. Addressing the media, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly […]

16 persons have suffered various degrees of injuries after a head-on collision at Nyamebekyere on the Sunyani–Kumasi highway. The accident occurred earlier today, November 18, 2025 involving a Ford Transit (AS 7172-23) and a Kia Rhino (AS 3058-X). A statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said firefighters from the Bechem Fire Station […]

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has donated a range of Made-in-Ghana food items to school feeding caterers in his constituency as part of efforts to improve the quality of meals served to pupils. The donation, made on Wednesday, forms part of his continued […]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has provided update on the health status of victims who were hospitalised after a stampede broke out at El Wak stadium leaving six dead and 16 hospitalised. The victims, all applicants who were seeking recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces and had gathered at the El Wak stadium in Accra […]

President John Dramani Mahama has extolled the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the way and manner the Cedi has been managed so far. He urged the central bank to keep doing what it has done. President Mahama noted that owing to the good work by the BoG, the cedi has gained a lot of respect […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the cedi has gained a lot of respect from Ghanaians lately, owing to the good work being done by the current leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). He observed that currently, people are quoting in Cedi even for services such as rent, unlike previously, when almost everything […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has charged every Ghanaian and institution to endeavour to protect the local currency, the Cedi. He makes the point that the protection of the Cedi is not the function of only one institution but a collective action. “Protecting the Cedi is not the task of […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the market dynamics have changed in reflection of the policy environment. He said that holding dollars in anticipation of a return to Cedi depreciation may not be a wise choice. “We should all reaffirm our collective responsibility to protect the value and […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has stated that ethics is not a cost, but rather a strategic investment. He makes the point that it is the foundation on which trust, innovation, and resilience are built. He further noted that trust is a bank’s greatest asset, essential for long-term success in […]

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. President Mahama swore him into office on Monday, November 17. In a post on his X page after the swearing-in exercise, President Mahama said “Remember, my Lord Chief Justice, that you stand at the intersection of law, […]

Director-General of the Criminal Investigative Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has highlighted that the techniques adopted by criminals are changing, hence the need for law enforcement to stay ahead through innovation and collaboration. She said this after joining global law enforcement leaders at the INTERPOL’s 5th Global Conference on Vehicle Crime, where experts examined how […]

Director-General of the Criminal Investigative Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has announced that they have taken a number of measures to address the issues of stolen cars, including deepening intelligence sharing with regional and international partners, which supports quick recovery and verification of stolen vehicles. She said that they also apply a strong financial […]

Director-General of the Criminal Investigative Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has made the point that vehicle crime has grown into a highly coordinated international criminal economy. She explained that a single stolen vehicle can travel across several borders, support other illicit activities and strengthen organised criminal networks. Confronting this threat requires strong intelligence, advanced […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has held bilateral talks with my good brother, the Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi. Following the meeting, Mr Ablakwa said that Ghana and Qatar are currently negotiating visa-easing arrangements to forge closer relations, facilitate trade and boost tourism. […]