The International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ghana Office, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, has facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Programme. The returnees arrived at the Accra International Airport in two batches, about twenty minutes apart, and were received by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Immigration Service, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Department of Social Welfare, the Ghana Health Service, and other key stakeholders engaged in migrant protection and reintegration. Authorities explained that the...
NIA Executive Secretary Warns Against Photocopying Ghana Card
The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Yayra Koku, has declared that it is now unlawful to photocopy or visually inspect the Ghana Card for transactional purposes, following the enforcement of an amendment to the National Identity Register Regulations. According to him, “biometric verification is now MANDATORY,” marking a decisive departure from the long‑standing reliance on physical inspection or photocopies of the national identity card. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Koku cautioned that organisations which disregard the new directive commit an offence and will face severe penalties under the law. “An organisation that contravenes this order...
Police Arrest Arms Trafficking Suspect in Tema
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected arms trafficker believed to be a key figure in a syndicate operating in Tema and other parts of the country. The suspect, whose name is being withheld for now, was apprehended on July 9, 2026 during an intelligence‑led operation. Police say he had supplied one AK‑47 assault rifle (serial number AZ71551999) with a magazine loaded with ten rounds of ammunition, along with a 9mm automatic pistol. The weapons and ammunition were retrieved and retained as evidence. Authorities confirmed that a total of four weapons have so far been seized in the course...
GoldBod Rewards NACOC with GH¢12.65 Million for Landmark Gold Seizure
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has presented GH¢12.65 million to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), representing 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of 17 gold bars seized from illicit traders in 2025. Explaining the distribution, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., said the reward policy allocates 10 percent of proceeds to the informant whose credible intelligence led to the successful operation. In recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of officers involved, the GoldBod Board of Directors approved an additional 20 percent for NACOC personnel who risked their lives during the seizure, while another 20 percent was awarded...
Deputy Education Minister Urges Investment in Young Innovators
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called for greater investment in young innovators, stressing that Ghana must provide students with opportunities, mentorship, and resources to develop their talents. He made the appeal at the 2026 Ghana Science and Technology Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Exhibition and Awards Ceremony held at the University of Ghana, where students showcased innovative projects designed to address national challenges. Dr. Apaak said the creativity and solutions on display underscored the importance of strengthening STEM education to nurture innovation and problem‑solving skills. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to expanding STEM programmes and integrating coding, robotics, digital...
Deputy Health Minister Begins MMARP Assessment Tour of Eastern Region
Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, has commenced a two‑day assessment tour of the Eastern Region under the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Program (MMARP), reaffirming government’s commitment to safer motherhood. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the Eastern Regional Health Directorate, Dr. Ayensu‑Danquah declared: “We owe every mother a safe pregnancy and delivery.” She said the tour was aimed at identifying practical interventions to improve maternal health services and accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality across the region. The engagement brought together representatives from the Private Health Facilities Association, the National Ambulance Service, the Health Facilities Regulatory...
Education Ministry Urges Police to Intensify Manhunt for Bole SHS Teacher
The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to track, arrest, and prosecute an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large despite a nationwide manhunt. In a statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak (MP), the Ministry expressed concern over the failure to apprehend the suspect, stressing that the alleged misconduct was serious and inconsistent with professional standards. The statement noted reports of the fugitive granting interviews while evading arrest, describing the development as unacceptable. Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, condemned the incident, emphasizing that discipline...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Misuse and Defacement of Currency
The Bank of Ghana has issued a stern reminder to the public to desist from acts that undermine the integrity of the national currency, warning that offenders risk arrest, prosecution, fines, or imprisonment under the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242). In a notice signed by Aimee Vyda Quashie, Secretary of the Bank, the central bank emphasized its mandate to preserve the integrity and functionality of the Ghana cedi. It cautioned against practices such as writing on notes, cutting or altering coins, spraying money at social events, and using currency for decorations including “money bouquets” and jewelry. The Bank stressed that...
NPP’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye Vows to Press On After EOCO Detention
The Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, says his recent detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has only strengthened his resolve to continue leading the New Patriotic Party’s communications strategy. EOCO, in a statement dated July 13, explained that its investigations stemmed from a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD, requesting further inquiries into a forensic audit covering the period between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025. In a defiant message to party supporters, Aboagye declared: “I am out. I am unbroken. And I am more ready...
Fuel Prices Set To Rise Rrom July 16; Petrol Likely To Be Sold At GH¢14.52, Diesel GH¢16
Motorists should brace for higher fuel prices starting Thursday, July 16, 2026, as oil marketing companies prepare to raise pump prices. According to the latest industry pricing outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), petrol, diesel and LPG are all expected to see price increases during the second pricing window in July. The increase comes after earlier projections suggested fuel prices could decline, supported by the cedi’s relative stability and moderate movements in international petroleum prices over the past two weeks. Price Breakdown Data from COMAC indicate that petrol prices are expected to increase by between 3.79% and...