Author: newsfilegh

On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army, exposing the horrific scale of atrocities committed by Nazi Germany. Today, Ghana joins the world in remembering the victims of the Holocaust, over one million of whom were murdered at Auschwitz alone.

The chair of Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah, has met with the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to discuss funding challenges facing the Committee and the need for sustainable financial support to carry out its mandate.

Ghana and Pakistan have taken steps to strengthen bilateral relations following the inaugural session of Political Consultations between the two countries, held on Monday in Accra.

Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has underscored the critical role of Customs officers in safeguarding national security, public health and economic stability, calling for renewed vigilance and integrity as the country marked International Customs Day 2026.

Ghana has renewed its pitch to international investors, showcasing what officials described as a return to economic stability and a wide range of opportunities across key sectors at the Ghana–USA Business Forum held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ghana has become home to the world’s first museum devoted entirely to shea butter, honouring a centuries-old craft that has shaped economies, beauty rituals, and community life across West Africa. Opened in 2019 during Ghana’s “Year of Return,” the Hamamat Shea Butter Museum has grown into a cultural landmark and a symbol of women-led entrepreneurship.

Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, has publicly thrown his weight behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, describing him as the most suitable candidate to lead the party at a critical moment.

Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, using the meeting to outline reforms aimed at improving access to justice and strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions.

Ghana has formally welcomed international evaluators for the on-site Mutual Evaluation of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) regime, a key step in strengthening the nation’s financial integrity and global credibility.

The Volta Regional Police Command has seized 26 sacks of suspected narcotic substances in a major intelligence-led operation, further strengthening its crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.

According to a press release issued on 24 January 2026, the operation followed intelligence received on 23 January that a white Ford F150 wagon, bearing Ghanaian registration, was suspected of transporting illicit drugs.

A coordinated team from the Ho Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), Police Intelligence Unit (PID), and Transport Unit pursued the vehicle through Ho and Tadzope before signalling it to stop at the Juapong Check Point. An initial search revealed two sacks, and further inspection uncovered 36 maxi sacks containing a total of 245.205 yellow oval-shaped wraps suspected to be Indian hemp. The estimated street value of the seized substances is GHC 1,022,500.

The driver, who has been taken into police custody, is assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. All seized exhibits will be forwarded to the Forensic Laboratory for detailed examination and analysis.

The Volta Regional Police Commander praised the operation as a testament to the professionalism and diligence of the officers involved. He also encouraged the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts against drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the region.

Chief Inspector Francis Kwaku Gomado, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, emphasised the importance of community cooperation in the fight against narcotics, highlighting the operation as a significant step in safeguarding the region from the proliferation of illegal drugs.