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The Navrongo Divisional Police Command has conducted a special anti-crime operation as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Christmas festivities. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, began at about 6 p.m. and targeted identified crime hotspots across the Navrongo township. Police said the exercise was aimed at deterring criminal activity and ensuring the safety of residents during the festive season. According to the command, eight suspects were arrested in connection with suspected criminal activities during the operation. The suspects were identified as Mohammed Nasiru, 35; Pwoawuvi Isaac, 24; Roger Kansah, 35; Akinkana Akanpiiba, 30; Kingsley…

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights and other emergency warning devices on vehicles, warning that the practice poses serious risks to public safety. In a statement, police said there has been a worrying rise in the misuse of emergency warning appliances by individuals and institutions not permitted by law, a trend that contributes to traffic indiscipline, road rage and unnecessary panic among motorists. Under Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells and strobe lights is strictly limited to specific…

Parliament has passed the Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and institutional checks at the central bank. The legislation introduces a framework for the automatic recapitalisation of the Bank of Ghana in the event of significant financial losses, a move lawmakers say will safeguard the continuity of monetary operations and preserve financial stability. Presenting the bill during parliamentary debate, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said the reforms are designed to reinforce market confidence in the independence of the central bank while enhancing its operational resilience. He noted that the recapitalisation mechanism would prevent disruptions to…

First Atlantic Bank on Friday became the first company to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in more than seven years, marking a major milestone for Ghana’s capital market. The bank’s debut listing on December 19, 2025, drew senior financial sector leaders, including Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni and Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour and keynote speaker, Dr. Asiama said the listing signaled strong growth prospects and strategic clarity for First Atlantic Bank, while boosting confidence in Ghana’s financial system. “By taking this…

Police in Ghana’s Central East Region have arrested 33 suspects and impounded 45 motorbikes following a series of intelligence-led anti-crime swoop operations conducted ahead of the festive season, authorities said Friday. The Central East Regional Police Command said the targeted operations were carried out in the early hours of Dec. 16 and 17, 2025, across several communities, including Kasoa Old Market, Awutu Breku, Gomoa Buduata, Senya Beraku and surrounding areas. The exercise forms part of intensified efforts to curb criminal activity before, during and after the Christmas and New Year festivities. According to the police, some of the suspects were…

Police in Ghana’s Central Region have launched a targeted crackdown on criminal activities in the Senya Beraku enclave, arresting 13 suspects during an intelligence-led operation on Dec. 17, 2025. The Central East Regional Police Command said officers moved simultaneously to three locations as part of efforts to disrupt suspected drug-related and other criminal operations. The first stop was Kukwado, a coastal community, where six suspects were arrested with substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other items. At a second location , a yellow house near a cemetery the Police arrested four suspects, including a woman. Exhibits retrieved included dried…

Police have deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and surrounding communities in Ghana’s North East Region following violent incidents that left two houses burned and raised fears of further attacks. The Inspector-General of Police ordered the deployment after reports that some youth set the houses ablaze in the regional capital and issued threats to burn additional properties and assault residents. The move is aimed at restoring calm, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security in the affected areas. According to police, the reinforcement teams will also enforce the government-imposed curfew on Nalerigu and its environs, while supporting the…

Ghana has deepened its push for reparative justice with a high-level engagement between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and a group of international experts and advocates on reparations, officials said Thursday. The meeting, held Wednesday, Dec. 17, brought together experts from the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), TrustAfrica and Reform Initiative, alongside advocates based in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the United States. It forms part of Ghana’s broader efforts to advance global dialogue on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation. Welcoming the delegation, Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding commitment…

The National Election Security Taskforce has met with the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Election Committee as preparations intensify toward the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Jan. 31, 2026. The meeting was held to receive formal notification of the upcoming elections and to gather critical information, including the timetable, voting locations and the scope of planned activities. These details, officials said, are essential for comprehensive security planning and coordination. Speaking at the engagement, Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno said early consultations with political parties are a key component of the taskforce’s strategy to ensure peaceful internal elections. He described such…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, commissioned and handed over six Toyota Coaster buses to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, fulfilling a pledge made to staff shortly after assuming office. The presentation followed concerns raised during the minister’s first staff durbar, where officers highlighted transportation challenges that were affecting daily operations and staff welfare. In response, Ablakwa committed to addressing the issue as part of efforts to improve working conditions and strengthen the ministry’s operational efficiency. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the minister said the acquisition of the buses reflected his belief that…