The Government of Ghana has announced that a state funeral will be held in honour of the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, one of the nation’s most distinguished diplomats and statesmen. According to a statement from the Presidency Communications, the ceremony will take place at the forecourt of the State House on Friday, July 31, 2026, in collaboration with the Gbeho family and related families. Ambassador Gbeho’s career spanned decades of service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he rose through the ranks to become Chief Director, Deputy Minister, and ultimately Minister for Foreign Affairs. His international contributions included...
Court Injunction Halts Funeral of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
The funeral arrangements of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, renowned industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, have been temporarily halted following a court order. An Accra High Court on Tuesday granted a 10‑day interim injunction restraining former Dome‑Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, from proceeding with plans for the burial and funeral rites. The injunction was issued after a legal challenge filed by the Kristo Asafo Mission concerning the administration of the late Apostle’s estate. The funeral, originally scheduled for July 30 and 31, 2026, has now been put on hold pending further court...
Sports Minister Rallies Black Queens Ahead of WAFCON Opener
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has pledged full government backing for the Black Queens as they prepare to face Cape Verde in their opening Group C match at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Visiting the team’s training session in Morocco on the eve of the clash, the Minister delivered words of encouragement on behalf of the President, Parliament, and the Ministry. He urged the players to approach the tournament with courage, confidence, and unity. “The entire country stands behind you. We believe in your talent and your ability to bring glory to...
High Court Rejects Travel Plea in Ex‑NAFCO CEO Trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by Faiza Seidu‑Wuni, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom for her son’s medical care. The Court ruled that there was no evidence proving the child could not receive adequate treatment in Ghana, and therefore upheld the travel restrictions imposed as part of Seidu‑Wuni’s bail conditions. Seidu‑Wuni remains subject to the travel ban while standing trial on charges linked to her tenure at NAFCO. The ruling underscores the Court’s position that bail conditions must be respected unless compelling grounds are...
Ministry of Health Orders Closure of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College Amid Unrest
The Ministry of Health has directed the immediate temporary closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo following days of disturbances and a breakdown of rules and regulations on campus. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Ministry explained that despite several meetings, counselling sessions, and appeals by stakeholders—including the Regional Security Council—some students continued to engage in disruptive conduct that threatened academic activities and endangered peace and safety at the institution. “The temporary closure is intended to restore calm, protect lives and property, and allow appropriate authorities to assess the situation and determine the necessary...
Police Seize 170 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp in Tamale Operation
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp during an intelligence‑led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis. According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Regional Police Headquarters on Monday, July 27, 2026, the operation was conducted by the Special Operations Team, code‑named Red Maria, as part of sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Region. The first suspect, 32‑year‑old Godwin Yamegi, was arrested with two parcels of the dried leaves. During interrogation, he named 33‑year‑old Seth Amekuse as...
YEA Launches National Labour Migration Readiness Campaign
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has launched the National Labour Migration Readiness Campaign, a nationwide sensitization initiative aimed at promoting safe and legal migration while discouraging irregular travel abroad. The campaign, rolled out under YEA’s Labour Exchange Programme, seeks to educate Ghanaians — particularly the youth — on the dangers of illegal migration, including exploitation, human trafficking, and unsafe working conditions. The launch event brought together key stakeholders and was graced by the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul‑Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, and the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, Esq. Both reaffirmed government’s commitment...
AMA Arrests Coconut Seller for Obstructing Walkway
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested a 46‑year‑old coconut trader for allegedly converting a designated walkway into an unauthorised storage and trading space. The trader, identified as Emmanuel Awotwi, was apprehended by an AMA enforcement team after more than 500 coconuts were found occupying a substantial portion of a bus stop along the Professor John Evans Atta Mills High Street near the Arts Centre. The action contravenes the Assembly’s Control of Hawkers By‑law (2017), sub‑section (d), which prohibits traders from obstructing or impeding the free movement of vehicular or human traffic. According to the Assembly, Mr. Awotwi had used...
Supreme Court Upholds OSP Act, Affirms AG’s Authority
The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, affirming the legal foundation of Ghana’s independent anti‑corruption office. In its ruling, however, the Court clarified that the Attorney General (AG) retains the constitutional authority to discontinue any prosecution initiated by the OSP. The decision reinforces the AG’s overarching prosecutorial powers under Ghana’s legal framework, even as it validates the OSP’s mandate to investigate and prosecute corruption‑related offences. The judgment settles months of legal debate over the scope of the OSP’s independence, balancing the office’s role in advancing accountability with constitutional provisions that...
Parliament Passes Income Tax Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed a bill amending the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896), introducing significant changes aimed at easing the tax burden on workers and aligning thresholds for small businesses. The amendment revises individual income tax rates, exempts the National Daily Minimum Wage from income tax, and harmonises the presumptive tax turnover threshold with the VAT registration threshold. Lawmakers say the reforms are designed to promote equity, protect low‑income earners, and simplify compliance for businesses. The passage of the bill marks a major step in Ghana’s ongoing tax reforms, which seek to broaden the tax base while ensuring fairness in...