Police in the Ashanti Region have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who attacked a team bus carrying players of Berekum Chelsea, killing one footballer during the incident. “The Police assure the public that the perpetrators will be arrested within the shortest possible time,” the Ashanti Regional Police Command said in a statement signed […]
Police in Accra have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market, as investigations into the disturbance continue. The suspect, Inusah Seidu, 40, was picked up in the area on Tuesday at about 3:00 p.m., according to a police situational report. The report said the arrest followed a […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has officially approved the grant of the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd, following a competitive tender process that saw four companies submit bids for one of Ghana’s most significant mining assets. In a press release issued on April 7, 2026, the Minister for Lands and […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out a high-profile, court-approved raid on five fuel depots and their associated Bulk Distribution Company (BDC) facilities, signalling a decisive move against suspected petroleum import irregularities in Ghana. According to the OSP, the coordinated searches form part of an ongoing probe into alleged under-declaration of petroleum […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, Prophet William Gyimah, for allegedly issuing a death threat against Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in a viral video. The 49-year-old suspect was apprehended on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, during a targeted operation at Kasoa in the Central Region. According to the police, […]
A fresh trade dispute has erupted between Nigerian and Ghanaian onion traders, forcing a suspension of cross-border supply and raising concerns over regional commerce and food distribution. The crisis, which has been simmering for months, reached a boiling point following reports of harassment and the alleged seizure of onion-laden trucks belonging to Nigerian traders in […]
Police in the Western North Region say they have arrested four men and their driver for allegedly posing as National Security operatives and raiding mining sites at Suiaboi in the Suaman District. The regional police commander, DCOP Francis Tsidi, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects were picked up on April 2, 2026, following swift […]
Tensions among onion sellers at Adjen Kotoku Market have eased following a dispute between local vendors and some Nigerian traders over the dispatch of onion loads. Chief Superintendent Peter Adjie, Divisional Commander for Amasaman, said police reinforcements were deployed to bring the situation under control. Speaking in an interview with Adom News, he highlighted the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to construct an airport and a permanent convention and exhibition centre at Kwahu, as part of efforts to transform the annual Easter business forum into a major hub for investment and enterprise development. Speaking on the second day of the 2026 Kwahu Easter Business Forum in the Eastern […]
The government has announced plans to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to address staffing shortfalls in schools and improve access to education, particularly in underserved communities. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the initiative at a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, indicating that the recruitment exercise has received […]
A major institutional confrontation has erupted after the Volta Regional representative on the Council of State, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, issued a stern and detailed account accusing the leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of abuse of power, defiance of a court ruling, and reputational harm. In a strongly worded statement dated March […]
The Government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country. The seeds are improved varieties with an improved yield profile and an extended shelf life. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, who announced this at a media engagement in Accra, […]
