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The Criminal Investigation Department has secured the conviction of Pergringo Braimah Abubakah Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg,” for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public. Sadick appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court One on 31 December 2025, where he pleaded guilty and expressed remorse. The court, presided over by Her Honour Angela Attachie, fined him 2,000 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢24,000, which he paid in full. The court also revoked his firearm licence and ordered the confiscation of the weapon to the state. Police say the conviction underscores their commitment to public safety and strict enforcement of firearm laws.

The Tema Regional Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack at Afienya-Mataheko in the early hours of Monday, 29 December 2025, following an intelligence-led operation. According to a police press release, the Police Intelligence Directorate in the Tema Region on Friday, 27 December received credible information that a group of suspected armed robbers was planning attacks within the Tema Metropolis and surrounding areas. Officers were subsequently deployed and placed the suspects under surveillance. At about 1 a.m. on Monday, police officers spotted four suspected robbers attempting to break into a residential property at Afienya-Mataheko. When the officers moved in,…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Wednesday commissioned the Passport Application Centre (PAC) in Damongo, marking the fulfilment of Government’s pledge to roll out passport services across all regional capitals. The Damongo facility, located in the Savannah Region, is part of a broader decentralisation agenda aimed at ensuring equitable access to essential public services nationwide. Its establishment brings passport services closer to residents who previously travelled long distances to apply for the document. Addressing the gathering, Hon Ablakwa said that when he assumed office, only nine of Ghana’s 16 regions had passport application centres. He noted…

A 23-year-old man has been arrested by the Jasikan District Police in connection with the murder of his father at Likpe Abrani in the Oti Region, police have confirmed. The suspect, identified as Innocent Owusu, was arrested following intelligence-led operations after the incident occurred on 30 December 2025. Police said Owusu fled the scene after the alleged crime but was later traced and apprehended at a hideout in a forest area near Abrani. The deceased, Peter Owusu, aged 59, was found dead at the family residence. Police recovered the body and transported it to the Hohoe Government Hospital morgue, where…

Gen Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea after securing the majority of the vote, according to initial polling results published by the country’s election commission. The junta leader is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the election as a “charade” after his main challengers were barred from contesting, while opposition candidates said the poll was marred by irregularities. On Monday, internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported that access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook had been restricted…

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has empowered female head porters, known locally as Kayayei, through a workshop focused on health, financial inclusion, and protection against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Kayayei Empowerment Workshop, held as part of the Ministry’s end-of-year outreach, provided participants with critical knowledge on reproductive health, wellness, financial literacy, and investment opportunities in the informal sector. Officials also educated attendees on SGBV, available reporting mechanisms, and ways to safeguard themselves and their communities. Speaking at the programme, Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said the initiative was designed to include vulnerable populations…

Ghana’s tax authorities have announced sweeping reforms to the country’s Value Added Tax regime following the passage of the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), which takes effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new law, the threshold for mandatory VAT registration for businesses dealing in goods has been significantly increased from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000, a move expected to ease compliance pressures on small enterprises. The COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy has also been abolished, ending a pandemic-era tax introduced to support public health financing. The reforms further provide for the re-coupling of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and…

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two men for the unlawful possession of a large cache of ammunition after intercepting a commercial bus at a security checkpoint. In a statement, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command said officers on duty at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier arrested the suspects on December 26, 2025. They were identified as Kwame Afram, the driver of the vehicle, and Godfred Essel, the bus mate. The arrest followed the interception of a Kia Granbird bus, with registration number GT 5771-18, which was travelling from Accra towards Walewale and onward to Paga. A search of the…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it recorded sweeping diplomatic, institutional and service delivery gains in 2025, strengthening Ghana’s global standing under the Mahama administration. In a year-end summary, the ministry said it enhanced Ghana’s image within the international community while repairing and deepening relations with countries worldwide in pursuit of strategic national interests. It said the rights and dignity of Ghanaians abroad were “boldly defended,” including emergency evacuations of citizens from Israel and Iran. A major diplomatic highlight was Ghana securing regional backing for President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for chairperson of the African Union…

Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government has successfully settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, marking what he described as a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery and debt-management efforts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Forson said the payment was made on 30 December 2025 and brings Ghana’s total Eurobond repayments for the year to about US$1.4 billion under the debt restructuring memorandum. The figure comprises two earlier payments of US$349.52 million each, in addition to the latest settlement. According to the finance minister, the timely repayment reinforces Ghana’s credibility…