12 h. ago Royal Council Petitions IGP, Demands Overhaul of Accra Regional Police Command Over Alleged Unlawful Palace Raid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/  The Chairman of the Abola Piam Royal Council, Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka, has filed a formal petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as a “frightening and unlawful assault” on his palace by armed officers believed to have acted without proper authorisation. The petition, lodged with the Police Intelligence and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/

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16 h. ago Seven arrested over fuel tanker hijack at Teacher Mante, police recover 2 tankers and pumping machine

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven people in connection with the armed hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.

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29 h. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Pushes Parliamentary Term Limits and Gender Quotas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/A prominent civil society organization is demanding sweeping constitutional changes to overhaul Ghana’s political landscape. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum has called for a two-term limit for Members of Parliament and mandatory gender-balanced candidate lists, arguing current systems enable corruption and exclude women. In a forceful statement, the Forum condemned Ghana’s “highest bidder” political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/

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32 h. ago Asantehene Offers Condolences to President Mahama After Deadly Military Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-offers-condolences-to-president-mahama-after-deadly-military-crash/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a solemn visit to President John Dramani Mahama at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, expressing deep condolences following a military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. The tragedy occurred near Adansi Brofoyeduru in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, 8 August, during a flight from Accra to Obuasi. Among […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-offers-condolences-to-president-mahama-after-deadly-military-crash/

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33 h. ago IGP promotes two officers after swift operation that rescued robbery victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-promotes-two-officers-after-swift-operation-that-rescued-robbery-victims/Two officers of the Ghana Police Service have been promoted after rescuing two robbery victims and arresting seven suspects in a coordinated operation across Greater Accra and the Eastern Region. Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka of the Anyaa District Command has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy, while Constable Joseph […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-promotes-two-officers-after-swift-operation-that-rescued-robbery-victims/

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42 h. ago IGP promotes officers for bravery in rescuing robbery victims

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted two Ghana Police Service officers for their bravery in rescuing two robbery victims and arresting seven suspects during an operation in the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions.

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51 h. ago Police arrest five suspects linked to motorbike attacks in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of being behind a series of violent robberies perpetrated by a gang of motorbike riders, popularly known as the “Akwashee Boys,” within Accra. 

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59 h. ago YEPSA Project Launched To Empower 65 Young individuals To Achieve Economic Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yepsa-project-launched-to-empower-65-young-individuals-to-achieve-economic-independence/GOT Foundation, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), has launched the Youth Empowerment Project Through Skills Acquisition (YEPSA) Project to empower 65 youth in Accra and Bono East Region. The YEPSA project is a fully funded initiative to equip economically disadvantaged young individuals particularly school dropouts, teenage mothers, and unemployed groups […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/yepsa-project-launched-to-empower-65-young-individuals-to-achieve-economic-independence/

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4 d. ago West African Nations Back Regional Plan To Link Identity Systems And Deepen Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-nations-back-regional-plan-to-link-identity-systems-and-deepen-engagement/ECOWAS Member States and WURI participating Countries Validate Regional Strategies to Strengthen Identity Systems Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement. The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank, through the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme, convened a regional validation workshop from 24 to 27 June 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The workshop brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-nations-back-regional-plan-to-link-identity-systems-and-deepen-engagement/

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4 d. ago Ghana Urges Regional Action to Secure West Africa’s Vulnerable Borders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urges-regional-action-to-secure-west-africas-vulnerable-borders/Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has called for a united West African front against border security threats, warning that criminal networks exploit porous frontiers to destabilize the region. Speaking at the West Africa Border Security Week Conference in Accra, Terlabi stressed that smuggling, trafficking, and cross-border crime demand multinational solutions. “Border dangers transcend single […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urges-regional-action-to-secure-west-africas-vulnerable-borders/

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6 d. ago Suspect arrested for possession of foreign pistol and ammunition in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended Osman Abdul Majeed, a 32-year-old man, for the unlawful possession of a foreign firearm and ammunition following a routine vehicle search near Obuasi.

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6 d. ago Ghana Champions Continental Standards Reform to Anchor African Free Trade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-champions-continental-standards-reform-to-anchor-african-free-trade/African nations must prioritize harmonized measurement systems to realize the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) potential, Ghana’s National Metrology Institute Director Prince Isaac Kingsford Arthur declared at the 18th AFRIMETS General Assembly in Accra. Addressing regional metrology leaders, Arthur warned that political agreements alone cannot ensure trade fairness without technical infrastructure: “AfCFTA will only […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-champions-continental-standards-reform-to-anchor-african-free-trade/

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6 d. ago GWL loses 73 million gallons daily in Accra to theft and faulty infrastructure – MD

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that the company loses about 73 million gallons of treated water in the Greater Accra region daily.

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7 d. ago Police arrest 4 people for killing security man at Gomoa Akoti

The Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command has arrested four suspects who killed a security man at a One District One Factory (1D1F) company after he tried to prevent them from stealing coils in ECG Transformers and other metals. The main suspects are Samuel Larbie, a 28-year-old businessman, and Wisdom Sosu, a 32-year-old motor mechanic, while […]

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7 d. ago 4 arrested for allegedly killing security guard at Gomoa Akoti

The Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a security guard at a One District One Factory (1D1F) company.

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8 d. ago 3 arrested for unlawful possession of restricted pharmaceutical drugs and firearm

The Northern Regional Police Command has apprehended three suspects — Jabuni Mohammed, Alidu Abdul Samed, and Abdul Aziz, for unlawful possession of restricted pharmaceutical drugs and a firearm near Savelugu.

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8 d. ago Accra Hosts Iron Forge 2025 Regional Qualifiers at Eagle Choice on August 9

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-hosts-iron-forge-2025-regional-qualifiers-at-eagle-choice-on-august-9/Functional Sports Ghana will hold the Accra and Eastern Regional Qualifiers for the Iron Forge 2025 National Championship on August 9 at Eagle Choice, Dansoman. The event aims to identify Ghana’s top athletes in strength, endurance, power, and agility for the national finals. According to Charles Owusu Ansah, President of Functional Sports Ghana, the competition underscores a mission […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-hosts-iron-forge-2025-regional-qualifiers-at-eagle-choice-on-august-9/

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8 d. ago Lack of water delayed Madina Ritz Junction fire response – Fire Service

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has revealed that efforts to fight Sunday’s blaze at Madina’s Ritz Junction were severely hampered by a lack of water due to dry hydrants in the area.

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8 d. ago Gas explosion behind Madina Ritz Junction Fire – Fire commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

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8 d. ago Madina Ritz Junction fire caused by gas explosion – Fire Commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

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