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The Ghana National Fire Service has clarified circumstances surrounding a viral video circulating on social media that allegedly shows Fire Service personnel assaulting a civilian, assuring the public of full cooperation with ongoing investigations. In a press release dated January 5, 2026, the Service said it had taken note of the footage, which has generated widespread public concern. The identities of both the firefighters and the civilian involved have not yet been established. GNFS confirmed that the alleged assault of a journalist linked to the incident is currently under police investigation. It said the Service would cooperate fully with law…

Female inmates at the Nsawam Female Prison showcased their creative abilities during a talent show organised at the facility on Friday, January 2, 2026, highlighting rehabilitation through discipline, culture and self-expression. The event featured performances in choreography, poetry, drama and dance, offering inmates an opportunity to display talents developed while serving their sentences. It also included a cell inspection aimed at reinforcing standards of cleanliness, orderliness and personal hygiene within the prison. In her opening address, the Officer-in-Charge of the Nsawam Female Prison, Deputy Director of Prisons Victoria Adzewudah, said the programme was designed to celebrate discipline, creativity and positive…

Chelsea are on the brink of appointing Liam Rosenior as their next head coach, with a verbal agreement reached and formalities expected to be completed within the next 24 hours. Sources indicate that talks have progressed rapidly, with both parties aligning on key terms. The appointment would mark a significant step in Chelsea’s ongoing managerial reshuffle as the club seeks stability and a clear footballing identity. Rosenior, currently in charge of RC Strasbourg, is expected to leave the Ligue 1 side once contractual procedures are finalised. Strasbourg are already preparing to name a replacement, signalling confidence that the move to…

Police in Ghana’s Ashanti South Region have foiled a planned armed robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, recovering high-powered firearms and a vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects. According to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, the operation followed intelligence indicating that a gang of armed robbers had converged in a bush near the busy road, preparing to attack unsuspecting commuters. Acting on the information on December 31, 2025, a police team moved swiftly to the location to intercept the suspects. Upon arrival, officers encountered four armed men who allegedly opened fire on the police and…

Management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen operations and improve efficiency, marking a significant boost to the refinery’s logistical capacity. The fleet includes eight brand new Mitsubishi vehicles, three Toyota Coaster buses, two industrial forklifts and several other essential operational vehicles to support daily activities across the facility. The vehicles were officially commissioned by the Board Chairman, Hon. Nayon Bilijo, who authorised their immediate deployment for operational use. The intervention comes at a critical time for the refinery, which has faced persistent logistical challenges for more than a…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has pledged a renewed focus on innovation, efficiency and road safety in 2026, as he assured Ghanaians of imminent reforms within the Authority. In a New Year message to staff and road users, Kotey commended DVLA workers for their commitment to clearing operational backlogs and advancing digitalisation efforts. He described staff as the “engine” of the Authority and reaffirmed management’s resolve to uphold integrity while transforming the DVLA into a world-class institution. Addressing motorists and transport operators, the DVLA boss expressed appreciation for the cooperation…

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has provided an update on a disturbing video circulating on social media showing the physical abuse of a young girl by several women. In a statement dated January 4, 2026, the ministry said the case was investigated by the Labadi Police on December 31, 2025, leading to the arrest and charging of the suspects involved. The accused are expected to be arraigned before court within the week. The ministry added that the Accra Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has been tasked with supervising the case to…

The Government of Ghana has expressed alarm and strong condemnation over what it described as the unilateral military invasion of Venezuela by the United States and the subsequent abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Ghana said the operation, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 3, violated international law, the United Nations Charter and the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Venezuela. Ghana reiterated its long-standing opposition to the unilateral use of force, warning that such actions undermine global stability…

Ghana Police Service have arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman Junior High School area, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed. The suspects were arrested following a complaint lodged on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, by the victim’s mother, who reported to the police with her daughter bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that her daughter had been attacked by three women without provocation. Police said statements were taken from the complainant, and a Police Medical Report Form was issued to the victim to undergo medical examination as…

Vice President Pro Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on students to embrace entrepreneurship, leadership, and academic excellence as critical tools for Ghana’s development. Speaking at the PENSA (Pentecost Students and Associates) Ghana conference, held simultaneously across five centres nationwide, she urged young people to turn ideas into solutions, research into impact, and skills into value. Addressing thousands of attendees under the theme “Achieving Leadership and Academic Excellence,” Opoku-Agyemang stressed that leadership is earned and rooted in strong values. She highlighted that intellectual strain and uncertainty are opportunities to cultivate discipline, credibility, and character. Students were cautioned against academic dishonesty, with…