The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a notorious robbery network that has been terrorising communities in Obuasi. The arrests were made on February 15, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation at Mangoase near Pokukrom. Police raided several hideouts linked to the gang and apprehended Aziz Abubakar, alias...
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Dumelo Launches Free Cocoa Drink Initiative for Pupils
Hon. John Setor Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, has announced a new program to provide free Ghana-made cocoa drinks to public school pupils. Beginning March 2, 2026, children from Class 1 to Class 4 in public basic schools across the constituency will receive cocoa drinks once a week until the end...
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Mahama Assents to 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, in a brief ceremony held ahead of the 13th cabinet meeting. In his remarks, the president described the legislation as a milestone in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda. “Cabinet colleagues, I just appended my signature to give assent to the 24-hour Authority...
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Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Seek Justice in Latvia Student Death
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to securing justice for Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died under unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, officials disclosed that a high-level delegation led by the Honourable Foreign Minister traveled to Latvia...
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Pilgrims Affairs Office Closes Hajj 2026 Registration
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially announced the closure of registration and passport submission for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued on Thursday, 19 February 2026, the PAOG confirmed that all operational processes leading to this year’s pilgrimage—including payments, documentation, and submission of passports—were concluded on Tuesday, 17 February 2026....
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Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Palm Oil Producers’ Council Delegation
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, received a delegation from the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) led by its Secretary-General, Madam Izzana Salleh. The courtesy call formed part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and the Council. In his remarks, the Deputy...
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CID Strengthens Collaboration with Transport Operators to Combat Human Trafficking
The Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has met with executives of the Nigeria Transport Association in Ghana to deepen collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service to enhance stakeholder partnerships and preventive measures against the crime....
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Bank of Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Banking Sector
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has emphasized the need for durability in the country’s financial sector, calling for stronger business models, broader ownership, deeper intermediation, disciplined innovation, and sound governance. “Stability has been restored. The task now is durability. Durability requires stronger business models, broader ownership, deeper intermediation, disciplined innovation,...
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Parliament Advances Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
Parliament has debated and read the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 for the second time, moving the proposed legislation closer to passage. Presenting the report of the Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, Chairperson Hon. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings explained that the Bill seeks to provide for matters relating to the National Security Council and...
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Local Content in Mining
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining sector through a strong local content and indigenisation agenda, stressing that the nation’s mineral resources must serve as a catalyst for national development. Speaking at the 2026 Local Content Summit in Takoradi, President Mahama underscored that mining must leave communities better...