Author: newsfilegh

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed as false a letter circulating on social media claiming that recruitment into the Service has begun.

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has held talks with senior Google executives on leveraging artificial intelligence to improve education outcomes in Ghana and across Africa.

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has announced a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed cybersecurity service providers, professionals and establishments, with enforcement set to begin on January 31, 2026.

Police in Ghana’s Savannah Region have arrested 22 Togolese nationals over suspected involvement in illegal mining activities, authorities said on Friday.

Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have launched an investigation into an attack on officers during a routine patrol at Jacobu, authorities said.

The Ministry has engaged the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) in a comprehensive review of its 2025 performance, as part of efforts to align priorities for 2026 and strengthen delivery across the energy sector.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun a coordinated operation to remove unauthorised structures occupying road shoulders and government-reserved lands across the capital, with the exercise led by Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey.

The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested a key suspect in an ongoing operation to dismantle a kidnapping syndicate operating in the region, marking a major breakthrough in the Wapuli investigations.

Police in Ghana have arrested a man at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region for allegedly possessing suspected counterfeit foreign currency and an unauthorised firearm, authorities said on Tuesday.

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced an adjustment in the prices of selected identification services, citing the need to maintain and improve service delivery.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Authority said the revised fees will apply to first-time registration, personal information updates, replacement of cards, nationality updates and non-citizen card registration.

According to the NIA, the price increment is part of measures aimed at sustaining operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of services provided to the public. The Authority did not disclose the new rates or the exact date the adjustments will take effect.

The NIA appealed to the public for understanding, stressing that the decision was taken after careful consideration of rising operational costs and the need to ensure reliable and timely service delivery nationwide.

The Authority also expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation and support of the public as it works to strengthen Ghana’s national identification system.

The National Identification Authority is responsible for the registration of citizens and lawful residents and the issuance of Ghana Cards, which serve as the country’s primary national identification document.