The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has declared a suspect, Hoyeefi, wanted in connection with a series of coordinated robbery attacks in Nkaseim, Ahafo Region. According to a statement issued on 1st February 2026, investigations have identified Hoyeefi as the leader of the robbery gang responsible for the attacks on the Nkaseim Police Station, Adwumapa Cocoa Buying Company, Kobby Gold Buying Company, and the Asutifi Rural Bank area on 2nd December 2025. The Ghana Police Service is offering a GH₵50,000.00 reward to anyone who provides credible information leading to the suspect’s arrest. Members of the public...

Foreign Minister and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed gratitude to former President John Mahama and the Minister for Roads and Highways for what he described as “numerous road projects awarded to credible contractors” in his constituency. In a Facebook post, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that he had inspected preparations for the commencement of work on the Mepe-Sege road project, a 31.2-kilometre stretch awarded to Messrs Shenashe Limited on November 11, 2025. He noted that designs and site preparations have been completed, paving the way for construction to begin. The project, expected to be completed within...

Foreign Minister and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has honoured six young athletes from Mepe who emerged champions at the National Junior Olympics held at the University of Ghana. The super-talented children, aged between 7 and 15, distinguished themselves by winning nine medals—the highest tally recorded at the competition. Their outstanding performance brought pride not only to Mepe but to the entire North Tongu constituency. In recognition of their achievement, Mr. Ablakwa announced a full scholarship package for all six athletes, covering their education from basic through to tertiary level. He also presented them with a...

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has cut sod for what has been described as the biggest educational intervention in the history of the constituency. The ambitious initiative, valued at GHS107 million, will see the construction of 15 mega educational projects across North Tongu. All five Senior High Schools in the area—Mepe St. Kizito, Battor Senior High, Aveyime Battor Secondary Technical, Dorfor Senior High, and Volo Senior High—are set to benefit from modern infrastructure including 2,500-capacity dining hall complexes, new dormitories for boys and girls, and the completion of Phase Two of the...

President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, officially launched the SheaPark Resource Hub at the Wa Naa’s Palace, marking a major step towards economic revival in the Upper West Region. The flagship intervention seeks to revitalise the regional economy through industrialisation and value addition within the shea sector, positioning the Upper West as a key player in Ghana’s broader agro-industrial transformation agenda. At the unveiling ceremony, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, who is also the proponent of the initiative, described the occasion as a “royal honour and...

President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, will pay a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama will be accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady of the Republic. During the visit, the two leaders will hold bilateral talks on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing trade and investment cooperation, and exploring collaborative opportunities within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A key highlight of the visit will...

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid a surprise working visit to the Asesewa Government Hospital in the Eastern Region as part of government’s renewed drive to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The visit, which took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, was aimed at assessing the state of infrastructure at the facility and engaging directly with management and frontline health workers on challenges affecting service delivery. During the hospital tour, the Minister observed what he described as long-standing infrastructure deficits, noting that existing facilities were inadequate to meet the growing healthcare needs...

The Minister of Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, that Ghanaian languages including Ga and Dangme will be integrated into future digital and AI-driven education platforms, notably Google’s Gemini initiative. Speaking during an engagement with the Ga Mantse, the Minister emphasized that language is central to culture and learning, stressing that while English remains Ghana’s official language, indigenous languages must be promoted, particularly at the early stages of education. He revealed that plans are underway to expand AI language coverage to all 12 Ghana Education Service (GES)-approved indigenous languages, adding that a...