The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has raised serious concerns over increasing abuses of the ECOWAS free movement protocol, warning that irregular migration, child trafficking, cyber fraud, organized street begging, and other criminal networks are undermining Ghana’s internal security. The caution was issued during high-level talks with a delegation from the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), led by Dr. Abraham Abdulai, at the GIS Headquarters in Accra. The meeting formed part of WAMI’s study visit to assess challenges in implementing the ECOWAS protocol on free movement, trade, and the use of biometric identification. Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration in charge of...
Education Minister promises one-week timeline to clear GH¢50m Free SHS supplier arrears
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) that the government will move to resolve outstanding payments owed under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme within one week. His assurance comes after the suppliers proceeded with a picketing exercise at the Ministry of Education on Thursday, despite earlier engagements with officials of the Free SHS Secretariat over unpaid arrears. The association is demanding the payment of approximately GH¢50 million for goods supplied to public senior high schools since 2023, including uniforms, house dresses and other essential items. During a meeting with...
Wontumi Seeks Plea Bargain in High Court Case
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has formally notified the High Court in Accra of the commencement of plea negotiations involving Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi. In a notice dated June 11, 2026, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that the 1st accused person, through his counsel Mr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Esq., has requested to initiate plea discussions under Section 162C(3) of Act 30. The case, filed under docket number CR/0529/2026, lists the Republic as plaintiff against three defendants: Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, his brother Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (currently at large), and Wontumi Farms Limited. The notification, addressed to the...
NIA Rolls Out Ghana Card Registration for Children in Northern Region
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of Ghana Card registration for Ghanaian children aged 6 to 14 years in the Northern Region, beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026. The exercise, undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), follows successful phases in the Volta and Oti Regions, where mop-up operations are currently underway to capture children who missed the initial registration. According to the NIA, registration teams will visit both public and private schools daily between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to ensure extensive coverage. Children outside the school system may register at designated centres or...
GNFS Rescues Two in Kpeve Road Crash
Swift intervention by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Peki Fire Station saved two lives following a road traffic accident along the Kpeve–Peki stretch in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning. The station received a distress call at 7:41 a.m. reporting a collision between a Rhino truck, registration number GX 3516-16, and a Toyota Voxy, registration number GN 6973-25. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and successfully rescued two male victims, aged 52 and 20 years. In addition to the rescue, crews salvaged assorted drinks and ammonium sulphate fertilizer from the crash site to prevent further...
Ghana Embassy Engages NEC Corporation on Digital Transformation
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Tokyo has held strategic discussions with NEC Corporation, one of Japan’s leading technology companies, to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and development initiatives. The meeting, led by Acting Head of Mission Mr. Francis Thalamus Doe, brought together Embassy officials and NEC’s Africa-focused development cooperation team. NEC presented an overview of its operations across Africa, highlighting ongoing and prospective projects in Ghana. Particular emphasis was placed on NEC’s work in digital health and nutrition, including projects implemented in Ghana in partnership with international organizations. These initiatives aim to improve maternal and child health...
Committee Reviews Roads Ministry Performance
The Committee on Economy and Development has met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to assess the Ministry’s performance against targets outlined in the 2024 National Annual Progress Report. The session focused on achievements, gaps, and measures to strengthen economic sectors. Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, disclosed that approximately 65 percent of traffic signals nationwide are operational. He noted, however, that unpaid maintenance debts, vandalism, damage caused by utility companies, and theft of solar components continue to undermine the functionality of the remaining systems. Hon. Agbodza emphasized the...
Parliament Receives Funeral Arrangements for Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo
The family of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo, led by Hon. Sarah Adwoa Sarfo, head of the Kantanka family, has formally informed the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament of the final funeral arrangements for the revered industrialist and man of God. The delegation, comprising close relatives and church leaders, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker to present details of the burial. The funeral will take place on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, followed by a grand service at Independence Square on July 31, 2026, and a second memorial service a week later at...
MPs Raise Alarm Over Recurring Flooding
The Second Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, together with the Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency, Hon. Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, has expressed grave concern over the recurring flooding crisis affecting communities across Ghana. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, the legislators noted that the increasing frequency and severity of floods continue to claim lives, destroy property, and disrupt economic activities and livelihoods nationwide. They stressed the need for sustainable, long-term solutions rather than relying on seasonal emergency responses that have characterized flood management efforts over the years. The MPs urged...
Interior Minister Updates Parliament on Security Measures
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured Parliament that significant progress is being made in addressing key security concerns across the country. Responding to questions on the floor of the House, the Minister revealed that several suspects linked to the November 2024 Adabraka gold shop robbery have been arrested. He noted that the case remains before the courts and has been adjourned to April 8, 2026. On the issue of land guard activities in the Ga South Municipality and the Accra–Tema area, Hon. Muntaka disclosed that the Police Service has established Anti-Land Guard Units, intensified patrols...