The National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered what it describes as a massive payroll fraud scheme implicating more than 8,000 suspected irregular service personnel, with over 1,800 already suspended as investigations gather pace. Speaking at a press briefing at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra, Director-General Ruth Dela Seddoh revealed that a sweeping internal probe exposed “shocking irregularities” in the system. A total of 8,105 individuals were flagged, of which 1,840 have been temporarily suspended pending further scrutiny by security agencies. “It is a whole huge cartel,” Madam Seddoh declared. “Our very detailed, thorough and comprehensive investigation led to shocking discoveries...

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies, including the murder of a 28-year-old woman at Asokore Mampong. In a press briefing on Monday, December 15, 2025, Regional Commander DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto confirmed that two suspects—Farouk Iddris, 20, and Salim Mohammed, 19—were apprehended following intelligence-led operations. The pair, both motorbike mechanics, allegedly robbed and fatally stabbed Silver Ngozi on December 6. A search of their hideout in Aboabo led to the recovery of offensive weapons, including a zigzag-edged knife identified by Salim as the murder weapon. An iPhone 11 Pro...

Members of the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives have voiced strong concerns over delays in the payment of their salaries, warning that they may be compelled to withdraw their services if government fails to act swiftly. The coalition, representing more than 6,000 nurses and midwives nationwide, disclosed that while a few members have received one month’s pay, about 300 have not been paid at all since they began work in December 2024. Frustrated by the prolonged hardship, the group accused government of failing to honour its assurances. They noted that the Ministry of Health had earlier promised to release...

President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in a colourful ceremony at the royal palace in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The distinguished Yoruba title, which translates as “A President who reorganises the global space for humanity,” was bestowed in recognition of Mr Mahama’s leadership and his advocacy for international cooperation, fairness, and sustainable development. The installation followed several days of traditional rites and preparations at the Ooni’s palace. The grounds were adorned with cultural displays and decorations, as chiefs, dignitaries,...

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the Ministry of Health has been granted a GH¢22.8 billion budget for the 2026 financial year to enhance healthcare delivery nationwide. He explained that the funds will be directed toward upgrading health infrastructure, expanding services under the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, boosting resources for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and hiring more medical professionals. The allocation, he added, also prioritises improved remuneration, allowances, and welfare packages for healthcare staff. Mr Akandoh stressed that government remains committed to ongoing engagement with nurses and midwives to improve their working conditions, raise...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, joined the Ashanti Regional Gonja Community Chief and revered Gonja Queen Mothers at the annual Damba Festival celebrations, held under the theme “Maintaining Peace and Preserving Tradition for Community Development: The Role of Chiefs and Queen Mothers.” Accompanied by the Municipal Chief Executive for the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly and other government officials, the Minister conveyed warm greetings and a goodwill message from His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to the Gonja community. Hon. Mubarak called on chiefs, queen mothers, and the Gonja people to continue upholding peace, unity, and harmony as...

The Ministry of Health has held its maiden Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon Exhibition, spotlighting the creativity and problem-solving power of Ghana’s midwives as innovators, frontline leaders, and agents of change. Addressing the gathering, Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Desmond Boateng, said the Hackathon aligns with government’s commitment to improving maternal and newborn outcomes. He noted that midwives play a crucial role in achieving Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage goals, adding that the Ministry will continue to support innovation-driven initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ensure safe, quality care for mothers and newborns. President of the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA),...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater professionalism, sustainable investment, and strategic positioning of African narratives to enable the continent’s film industry to compete globally. Speaking at the maiden Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025 in Accra, she stressed that African stories must be told with “purpose and excellence” to resonate internationally while preserving cultural authenticity. “Our stories are rich, authentic, and powerful. But they must be told with the excellence they deserve if we are to claim our rightful place in the global film industry,” she said. The Vice President urged filmmakers to prioritise depth and...