Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commended the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for its central role in advancing decentralization and responsive governance, stressing that social governance is essential for fostering peace and improving the daily lives of Ghanaians. The Vice President made the remarks during a visit to the Ministry, where...
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Vice President Commends Local Government Ministry’s Role in Decentralization
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, under the leadership of Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has reaffirmed its central role in advancing government’s decentralization agenda and bringing governance closer to the people. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry to engage with its leadership and staff, and to...
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Chief Justice Calls for Stronger Collaboration Between Judiciary and Education Sector
The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, His Lordship Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, has underscored the importance of legal education, civic responsibility, and ethical training in Ghana’s schools, stressing that a well-informed citizenry is vital to sustaining democracy and respect for the rule of law. He made the remarks when he, together with the Learned...
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Court Grants Bail to Self-Proclaimed Doomsday Prophet, Ebo Noah
The Accra High Court has granted bail to self-styled doomsday preacher, Ebo Noah, in the sum of GH¢100,000, with two sureties. One of the sureties is required to provide verifiable collateral in the form of either a landed property or a vehicle. The case has been adjourned to March 18, 2026, for continuation. The ruling...
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Police Arrest Six in Juaso Robbery and Gang Rape Syndicate
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects believed to be members of a robbery and gang rape syndicate operating in Juaso. The suspects, identified as David Adusah alias Vibes, Samuel Amantor alias Road, Andrew Odei alias Salinco, Sharif Mohammed alias Isco, Joseph Addo alias Moves, and Chidi Arinze alias Orga Happiness, were...
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Govt Signs MoU to Boost Local Production Through Prisons Service
The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that mandates the Ghana Prisons Service to produce and supply not less than 30 per cent of sanitary pads, school uniforms, and school furniture for public schools across the country. The ceremony, held at the Ministry...
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US Visa Restrictions: B1-B2 Visas Remain Unaffected
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has clarified uncertainties surrounding recent visa restrictions announced by the US Government, assuring that B1-B2 visas remain unaffected. According to the US State Department, only immigrant visas have been paused under the new directive. Non-immigrant visas, including the widely used B1-B2 category for business...
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Commends Youth Ministry’s Empowerment Drive
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment for its strides in advancing youth-centered initiatives, describing the sector as pivotal to Ghana’s future growth. The Vice President paid a working visit to the Ministry, led by Hon. George Opare Addo, as part of her ongoing engagements with government ministries...
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Ghana, Canada Strengthen Ties on Migration and Labour Mobility
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), has held bilateral talks with Canada’s Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, to deepen cooperation on migration management and labour mobility. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, 13th January 2026, focused on immigration processes, bilateral collaboration, and the importance...
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Ten Petitions Against Special Prosecutor and EC Boss Sent to Chief Justice
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that ten petitions lodged against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa, along with her two deputies, have been referred to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for consideration. Addressing the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, January 14, Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained...