The Israeli government says it has agreed to Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal. In a statement, it says: “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.” Israel agrees ceasefire after ‘eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile threat’ More now from Israel’s statement. The Israeli government says it agreed to the ceasefire proposal after “achieving the objectives” of its attacks on Iran. According to the statement, Israel has removed Iran’s “dual immediate existential threat” from nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. It also says Israel has “inflicted severe damage on the military leadership, and destroyed dozens of central Iranian government targets”. The...
Police in A/R arrest 5 Nigerians, 1 Ghanaian for attack and robbery of bank customers
The Ashanti regional police command has arrested five Nigerians and a Ghanaian for their alleged involvement in the attack and robbery of customers in some banks in Kumasi. Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, says the suspects follow their victims after they withdraw large sums of money from financial institutions. They then break into their vehicles to rob. Their operations have been going on for the past month. Source: joy news
Ex-President Kufuor alarmed by NPP’s internal turmoil – Patrick Boamah claims
Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has disclosed that former President John Agyekum Kufuor is increasingly uneasy about the direction and internal discipline of the NPP. He described the party’s current state as a matter of serious concern for the elder statesman. In an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, June 23, Mr Boamah recounted a recent conversation with the former President during the funeral of retired Justice Sulemana Gbadegbe. He revealed that Mr Kufuor’s first concern was about the well-being of the party. “He is worried about the state of the party, that I can tell you for...
NACOC raids Akyem Oda and Akroso; arrests 14 for illegal drug activities
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has conducted a major operation in the Eastern Region, targeting illegal drug activities in Akyem Oda and Akroso. During the raid, 14 suspects were arrested in connection with the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. The swift operation carried out followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance on suspected individuals and businesses. As part of the crackdown, three licensed chemical stores were shut down after being found to be selling unregistered and controlled substances without proper authorization. Large quantities of illegal drugs and suspicious pharmaceutical products such as red and cannabis among others were seized...
Govt to launch ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ pilot in Northern region next month – Agric Minister
Government is set to launch the pilot phase of its flagship poultry initiative, Nkoko Nkitinkiti, next month in the Northern Region. The project aims to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry products—especially chicken and eggs—and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. Twelve districts in the Northern Region have been selected for the pilot rollout. Once fully implemented, Nkoko Nkitinkiti is expected to benefit at least 55,000 households nationwide and significantly boost youth employment in the agricultural sector. Speaking at the three-day AgriFair organised by Channel One TV, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising...
TOR to commence refinery operations in October 2025 – Managing Director
The Managing Director (MD) of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Edmund Kombat has disclosed that the Oil Refinery will commence operations in October 2025. Edmund Kombat made the disclosure when appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy together with other officials of TOR to brief the Committee on their mandate, work plans for the year 2025 as well as their operational challenges. In his presentation, the MD indicated that they will continue with the Gantry and Terminal upgrade. In addition, TOR intends to also complete ongoing projects commenced by the previous administration as well as work on their debt and financial...
Police arrest 7 suspects for robbery at Ashaima
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects for robbery at Ashaiman Sakasska Park and Dagomba Junction in the Greater Accra region. Initial inquiry revealed that a group of boys attacked and robbed complainants with a weapon and made away with an iPhone 12 Pro Max, a Samsung A03 core, a backpack which contained a Dell laptop with its charger, a power bank, an Infinix Hot 40i and cash. The Police proceeded to the scene and, with the help of some members of the public, arrested suspects Moses Kwame Helu and Jonathan Osabutey at the scene. Acting on intelligence,...
2022 Batch of trained teachers to picket at GES office over 10-month salary delay.
A group of newly posted teachers from the 2022 batch of College of Education graduates are set to picket at the Ghana Education Service headquarters today, to protest the delayed issuance of staff IDs and the non-payment of salaries for the past ten months. The affected teachers numbering 784 say they have not been paid since their appointment on August 1, 2024, despite repeated follow-ups and assurances from GES officials. A member of the Association, Solomon Opoku Gyan who spoke to the media described the situation as dire, citing financial hardship and a lack of transparency from the Service. The...
We are a party of diverse people; let’s not allow those seeking political advantage to divide us – Bawumia
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reminded members of the NPP seeking to create division in the party through tribal and religious bigotry, about the dangerd of their actions to the NPP as a national party. Speaking to constituency chairmen of the NPP at their Constituency Caucus Meeting in Kumasi on Saturday, Dr. Bawumia urged members of the NPP to reject such divisive campaigns because the NPP is a party encompassing people from “all ethnic groups and all religions.” Dr. Bawumia’s comment was in reaction to the introduction of religious and tribal campaigns against him by some of the...
NPA briefs Energy Committee of Parliament on their operations and planned activities for 2025
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has briefed the Energy Committee of Parliament on their operations and planned activities for 2025. The Chairman of the Committee and MP for Ho West stated that,this engagement forms part of the Committee’s oversight responsibility on the downstream petroleum regulator under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. He added that, the briefing will enable the Committtee to appreciate their mandate,challenges and the possible interventions needed. The CEO of the Authority, Edudzi Tameklo briefed members on the six legislative instruments that the Authority is using to regulate the sector, which include tracking systems, local content,t...