The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern reminder to motorists that the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices remain prohibited under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180). In a statement released on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Service cautioned that misuse of such devices poses...
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Interior Minister Confirms Destruction of $350m Cocaine Haul
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has revealed that cocaine valued at more than $350 million, seized at Pedu Junction in the Central Region, has been destroyed following a court order. The consignment was intercepted in March 2025 at Pedu Junction, Cape Coast, by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). Concealed in a tipper truck...
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Ramaphosa’s Proposed Visit Predates Recent Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned state visit to Ghana was arranged long before the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. According to him, the decision to postpone the visit was not a rejection of South Africa’s diplomatic overtures but a mutual...
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Police Arrest Convicted Fraudster Eric Afoakwa For Financial Crimes
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Eric Afoakwa, popularly known as “Chad”, who was convicted in absentia by the Accra High Court in 2019 and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, forgery of official documents, and tax evasion. Afoakwa was found guilty on five out of six counts by...
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Prez.Mahama Hosts UAE Delegation, Explores Energy Investment Opportunities
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday received a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting underscored the deepening ties between Ghana and the UAE, providing a platform...
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Task Force Flags Encroachment Threats to Flood Control in Oyarifa and Damfa
The Flood Mitigation Task Force has identified critical environmental infractions in Oyarifa and Damfa as part of ongoing post-flood resilience measures, warning that unauthorised developments are undermining drainage systems and increasing flood risks. During inspections in Oyarifa, the team observed that a developer had constructed apartments directly over a natural water channel, while other nearby...
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Carlos Queiroz Bids Emotional Farewell to Ghana
Outgoing Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has penned a heartfelt message to Ghana, reflecting on his tenure and urging a renewed commitment to building the future of the national team both on and off the pitch. In a social media post, Queiroz wrote: “Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or...
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President Declares Two‑Day National Clean‑Up to Tackle Post‑Flood Risks
The President has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as national days of general cleaning under the auspices of the Post‑Flood Mitigation Committee, urging citizens to join hands in safeguarding communities from future disasters. The initiative, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods”, seeks to mobilize government officials, security...
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Police Arrest 24 Suspects in Major Ashanti Region Operation
The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of 24 suspects following a major intelligence‑led operation conducted across several communities in the Ashanti Region. The operation, carried out by the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted suspected drug peddlers and criminal networks in areas including...
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AU Condemns Coordinated Terrorist Attacks in Mali, Reaffirms Support for Peace Efforts
The African Union Commission has strongly condemned the coordinated terrorist attacks that struck several localities across northern, central, and southern Mali on July 4, 2026. In a statement issued from Addis Ababa, Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf extended condolences to the families of victims and expressed deep sympathy to all those affected. He reiterated the...