The Accra Regional Police Command, working in collaboration with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID), has arrested five suspects and retrieved a cache of firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence‑led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Accra Region. The suspects — identified as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50; Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22; William Kweku Sedanu, 21; Cyril Kassenu, 26; and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18 — were apprehended on 17th July 2026. They are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. A search conducted at their premises led to the recovery of one pump‑action gun, a Stoeger ST‑R9 pistol,...
Mahama Commissions Akatsi North Police Headquarters, Reaffirms Commitment to Security and Infrastructure
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Akatsi North District Police Headquarters, reaffirming Government’s determination to complete inherited projects and strengthen security infrastructure nationwide. Addressing residents, traditional leaders and security personnel, the President stressed that a change in government should not result in the abandonment of vital public projects. He noted that the police headquarters, initiated in 2014, had stalled for several years before being brought to completion. President Mahama underscored that completing ongoing projects is not only a matter of good governance but also ensures value for taxpayers’ money and prevents additional costs associated with prolonged delays. He assured...
Nima, Kasoa to get new Community Day Schools – Haruna Iddrisu
The government has announced plans to establish new Community Day Schools in Nima and Kasoa under the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results (STARR-J) Project. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the initiative is part of efforts to expand access to quality secondary education and address infrastructure gaps in the sector. Addressing the press at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 20, Mr. Iddrisu noted that President John Dramani Mahama has expressed the need to encourage the establishment of more Community Day Schools, following the model of the one at Kwabenya. “It is the view of...
Education Minister Announces Curriculum Reforms, Expansion of Professional Training
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Junior High School will be presented to the Ministry of Education this week, introducing new subjects such as coding, artificial intelligence, electronics, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Hon. Iddrisu explained that the reforms are designed to equip young Ghanaians with relevant skills for the modern economy. He emphasised that the inclusion of digital and technical subjects at the foundational level will prepare students to thrive in a technology‑driven world. The Minister also revealed government’s intention...
Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years in Illegal Mining Case
The High Court in Accra has sentenced Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment for offences connected to illegal mining on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay, presiding over the Criminal Division of the High Court, handed down the sentence shortly after 11:40 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, concluding one of Ghana’s most high‑profile galamsey prosecutions. In addition to the custodial term, the court imposed a fine of 10,000 penalty units—equivalent to GH¢120,000—with a default sentence of three years’ imprisonment if unpaid....
Spain Crowned World Champions After Extra-Time Triumph Over Argentina
Spain claimed their second men’s World Cup title with a dramatic extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina, a result hailed by many as a “victory for football.” Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to seal a 1-0 win, before captain Rodri lifted the trophy in front of jubilant supporters. Spain’s dominance was reflected in the statistics: 65% possession, 20 shots on goal, and an expected goals tally of 1.94. Goalkeeper Unai Simon, who kept his seventh clean sheet in eight matches, won the Golden Glove after Spain conceded just once throughout the tournament. Former England captain Alan Shearer praised...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Presents First Batch of Replacement Passports to Flood Victims
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented the first batch of replacement passports to victims of the June 29 floods in Accra, marking a significant relief effort for affected citizens. The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s premises, was presided over by Chief Director Ambassador Khadija Idrissu on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. She was supported by senior officials including Ambassador Harold Adlai Agyeman, Ambassador Francis Danti Kotia, and Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa. Ambassador Idrissu disclosed that following the Ministry’s public announcement on July 3 inviting flood victims to apply for replacements, approximately 500 applications...
Wontumi Convicted on Six Counts in Illegal Mining Trial
The High Court in Accra has found Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, guilty on all six charges linked to unlawful mining activities at the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay, sitting at the Criminal Division of the High Court, ruled that Mr Antwi‑Boasiako breached provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended, by unlawfully assigning mineral rights and deliberately enabling unlicensed mining operations. The judgment concludes one of Ghana’s most politically sensitive galamsey prosecutions, given Mr Antwi‑Boasiako’s senior role in the NPP...
Bawumia Urges Mahama to Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice-President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 presidential flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the recently passed Public Tribunals Bill, 2026, urging instead for broad national consultations before any final decision is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia described the legislation as one with “far-reaching implications for Ghana’s justice delivery system, judicial independence and democratic governance,” stressing that such reforms should rest on consensus rather than a parliamentary majority. He noted that Parliament had waived the mandatory one-day interval between the consideration and third reading stages, allowing...
Ghana Secures Resumption of Egg Exports to Burkina Faso
Ghana has secured the lifting of restrictions on the export of eggs to Burkina Faso and the importation of tomatoes, marking a breakthrough in bilateral trade relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached following urgent engagements in Ouagadougou led by Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Hon. Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture. The Ministries assured the Ghanaian private sector — particularly poultry and egg exporters as well as tomato importers — that the outcome reflects government’s commitment to protecting the interests of traders and producers under the leadership of President John Dramani...