The Ghana Police Service has celebrated a historic milestone following the election of Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), to the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee. COP Donkor, who will serve a four-year term, becomes the first Ghanaian and the only woman on the committee, marking...
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GHS3.5 Million Raised for Children Affected by August 6 Tragedy — Presidency Releases Donor Update
The Office of the President has released a public update detailing contributions made to the Tragedy Children Support Fund, established in the wake of the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials. According to the statement signed by Dr. Valerie Sawyer, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and...
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Eight Convicted Over Ablekuma North By-Election Clashes, Fined GH¢6,000 Each
Eight individuals involved in violent disruptions during the Ablekuma North by-election have been found guilty and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court. Each of the offenders was fined 500 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢6,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in a two-year prison term. The convicted men—Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas...
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Ashanti Regional Minister Confirms Arrival of Global Experts to Investigate Helicopter Crash
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced that a group of international specialists has landed in the region to support inquiries into the devastating military helicopter crash that took place on August 6, 2025. The fatal incident occurred within the Dampia Range Forest Reserve, close to Brofoyedru-Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofrom District. Among...
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Ghana, Singapore ready to chart a new path of prosperity – Ablakwa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana and Singapore are ready to chart a new path of prosperity, progress, and transformation. He reiterated that Singapore gave Ghana hope, inspiration and had defied all the economic theories about needing a big population to make it, becoming a transformed and progressive country. “You...
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I’m cool on the outside, but don’t underestimate my inner result – Dr. Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential nominee, has emphasized that his approach to leadership is rooted in effectiveness and endurance not in bluster or coercion. Speaking to party loyalists after submitting his nomination documents at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra, Dr. Bawumia underscored that his composed demeanor...
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Dr. Bawumia Submits Nomination to Contest NPP’s 2028 Presidential Ticket
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially entered the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidacy by submitting his nomination forms. The scene at the NPP’s national office in Accra was transformed into a festive celebration, as throngs of passionate supporters gathered in anticipation of Dr. Bawumia’s arrival. Dressed in the...
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Bawumia Urges NPP to Embrace True Unity for 2028 Victory
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential race, has appealed to party members to wholeheartedly commit to unity if they hope to triumph in the 2028 national elections. Speaking to enthusiastic supporters after submitting his nomination documents at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra, Dr. Bawumia...
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Ghana and Singapore Forge Partnership to Advance Cross-Border Payment Systems Under AfCFTA
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana and Singapore will work together to establish interoperable cross-border payment frameworks designed to enhance trade and attract investment within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This strategic collaboration was formalized during bilateral discussions with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, held as part of Ghana’s official visit to...
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Ghanaian Youth Lead the Charge in Sustainable Innovation at UK-Ghana Summit
On August 27, following global observances of International Youth Day, emerging leaders from across Ghana convened for the third annual UK-Ghana Young Leaders Summit. The event celebrated youth-driven innovation and eco-conscious design strategies. Centered around the theme “Showcasing Youth as Designers of Change,” the summit spotlighted how sustainable design can offer solutions to some of...