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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah following a petition concerning false galamsey claims submitted by Mr. Daniel Sasu Omari and two others on behalf of the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regional Ministers. The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in court tomorrow, Thursday, November 27, 2025, to face charges related to the petition. Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer for the CID, confirmed the arrest and assured the public that investigations are ongoing to ensure accountability. The CID continues to urge citizens to provide credible information on illegal mining…

Parliament, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs and the Parliamentary Centre have jointly held a national dialogue aimed at advancing gender-responsive lawmaking and improving collaboration between lawmakers, civil society and citizens. The event, themed “Parliament, CSO, Citizen Collaboration on Gender Responsive Lawmaking: Experiences and Pathways from Ghana, Kenya, and Togo,” brought together legislators, experts and advocacy groups to share regional best practices and strengthen inclusive governance. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei said the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies initiative is expected to deepen cooperation between Members of Parliament and civil society organizations working in health, education, social protection and…

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised Ghana’s progress in cybersecurity following the launch of a new book documenting the country’s rise as a global model. The book, ““The Republic : A Professional Journey: Ghana’s Cybersecurity and the Making of a Role Model Country” was written by Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, the first Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority. Akufo-Addo, who launched the book on Nov. 25, said the work highlights Ghana’s transformation into a respected player on the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index. He noted that the publication captures the vision, reforms and sustained effort that secured Ghana international recognition. He commended…

Firefighters have fully extinguished a devastating blaze that tore through the Dansoman Market early Friday, leaving one child dead and several structures destroyed, officials said. The Ghana National Fire Service said it received the distress call at 12:02 a.m., with the first crew arriving two minutes later to find the fire already spreading rapidly. Reinforcements were immediately requested, prompting the deployment of eight fire engines from stations across the capital, along with two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Fire crews mounted a coordinated attack, confining the blaze by 1:51 a.m. and bringing it under control by 3:03…

The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service, in collaboration with GIZ, has launched a renewed push to strengthen patient self-care through technology with the hosting of the AYA Innovation Challenge, an event aimed at encouraging homegrown solutions to rising non-communicable diseases. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Dr. Hafez Adam Taher said the theme, “Designing the Future of Patient Self-Care,” reflects the country’s urgent need to empower Ghanaians to manage their health more proactively. He noted that cases of Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are increasing nationwide, making innovative…

The Acting CEO of the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC), Selassie Kofi Ackom, on Monday led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on Speaker of Parliament Alban S.K. Bagbin ahead of the 9th Global Debt Initiative Conference set for Nov. 27–28, 2025, in Accra. Speaker Bagbin underscored the urgency of stronger advocacy for debt relief, saying developing nations continue to struggle under mounting financial pressures. He emphasized that Africa’s biggest barriers remain trade and finance. Ackom commended the Speaker’s consistent leadership on debt sustainability, noting that his guidance will shape discussions at the upcoming conference.

The Upper West Regional Police Command has intensified security operations in the Wa West District after a group of armed young men allegedly attacked travelers and market women near the Kendeu community on Sunday afternoon. Police say the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on November 23, 2025, when the gang reportedly robbed road users of cash and valuables and assaulted several market women traveling along the route. A combined Police and Military team was deployed immediately after the report. The joint operation resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects, while others managed to escape into nearby bushy areas. Officers also…

A street vendor believed to be in her thirties died Tuesday after a commercial vehicle with failed brakes struck her at the Appollo Traffic Light in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality, authorities said. The deceased, identified as Naomi Dadzie, sustained severe injuries, with eyewitnesses reporting that the impact left her intestines exposed. She was rushed to the Kwesimintsim Government Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Several passengers injured in the crash are receiving treatment at the same facility. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of street vendors, who remain vulnerable as some drivers continue to speed and disregard road safety…

Police in the Northern Region have arrested 27 people in a sweeping operation targeting drug peddling and related crimes, authorities said Wednesday. The Northern Regional Police Command, working with the inspector general’s Special Operations Team, carried out coordinated swoops on Nov. 19 at several drug hotspots in and around Tamale. The operation forms part of a broader nationwide effort to curb narcotics distribution and dismantle criminal networks, police said. Among those arrested are Iddrisu Abdul Bassit, Iddrisu Sadick, Yawuza Hishan, Yakubu Yussif, Alhassan Abukari, Mutaru Daniel Fisco, Ibrahim Abdul Wakil, Hawa Abdul Rahman, Latifa Iddrisu, Mariam Fuseini, Ibrahim Sadia and…

Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi delivered a forceful address at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference on Monday, outlining Ghana’s sweeping reforms in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and calling for global cooperation to curb gold smuggling and promote responsible sourcing. Speaking at the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Gyamfi said Ghana’s ASM sector has been central to the country’s 2025 economic recovery, contributing a record 90 tons of gold and more than half of national gold export earnings and generating over US$9 billion in foreign exchange. He noted the sector now supports more than one million jobs and remains…