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Assistant Commissioner of Police Dennis Fiakpui, the Oti Regional Deputy Commander, has cautioned that persistent denial of sexual relations within marriage could constitute emotional abuse under Ghana’s Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, ACP Fiakpui said the law recognizes emotional abuse as a punishable offence and applies equally to both spouses. He explained that a partner who deliberately withholds sex in a manner that causes emotional pain or distress to the other party could face prosecution, adding that offenders, upon conviction, risk a jail term of up to two years. He stressed that the…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has held a Right to Information (RTI) sensitisation training for Level 300 Journalism and Public Relations students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC), aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in future media practice. The virtual training, conducted on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the students’ New Media class, was delivered via Microsoft Teams and held in two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The initiative forms part of the ministry’s efforts to deepen awareness and effective use of Ghana’s Right to Information Act, particularly among emerging journalists and…

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Marine Drive Board of Directors, demanding urgency, accountability and tangible results to reset the flagship tourism development. At the ceremony, the minister said the Marine Drive project must return to a disciplined, results-driven trajectory anchored on transparency, value for money and the national interest. She stressed that delays and inefficiencies would no longer be tolerated, urging the board to act decisively to restore confidence in the project. The five-member board is chaired by Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah and includes Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive…

Ghana’s campaign against illegal mining intensified as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, called for renewed national resolve at the Chief Justice’s Mentorship Programme. Addressing judges, lawyers and law students, the minister described the destructive impact of illegal mining on Ghana’s environment, communities and future generations. He said once-lush forests, fertile farmlands and blue water bodies have been transformed into what he termed “gaping, bleeding holes in the earth.” Mr. Buah warned that the activities have stripped affected communities of health, livelihoods and dignity, while endangering the…

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Tuggar’s spokesperson told the BBC that the detained personnel had been released and were due to return to Nigeria, without saying when. The plane was flying to Portugal when it developed a technical problem and had to land in Burkina Faso, according to the Nigerian Air Force. The unauthorised landing sparked a diplomatic row with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) made up of Burkina Faso…

Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture for a two-year term. Her election, which took place during the committee’s recent meeting, was unanimous, despite her absence. Speaking on the outcome, Mr. Adongo said delegates across the continent endorsed Gomashie in recognition of her extensive contributions to culture, film, youth development and governance, earning broad praise and confidence from member states. In a statement following her election, Gomashie expressed appreciation for the trust placed in her by African Union members…

Parliament’s Committee on Roads and Transportation has begun reviewing the contract agreement for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, engaging the leadership of the Committee on Finance as part of the assessment process. The joint engagement, chaired by the Committee on Roads and Transportation Chairman, Hon. Mensah Adjei, focused on examining the scope, financing structure and expected economic impact of the major road infrastructure project. The expressway is projected to significantly reduce travel time between Ghana’s political and commercial capitals, lower transportation costs, create employment opportunities and generate long-term revenue for the state through road monetization. The Minister for Roads and Highways,…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) will begin a nationwide vehicle fire-extinguisher compliance exercise on Dec. 18, 2025, aimed at ensuring that all vehicles operating on Ghana’s roads are equipped with functional, easily accessible and GNFS-certified portable fire extinguishers. The operation will be led by the GNFS Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service. The exercise forms part of efforts to strengthen road safety and reduce losses from vehicle fires. According to the GNFS, the Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce is mandated to conduct…

Ghana has deployed 54 military engineers to Jamaica to support humanitarian relief and national rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which killed more than 40 people and caused an estimated US$8.8 billion in damage. The personnel, drawn from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 14 Engineer Brigade, Engineer Contingent 1, departed after a ceremony underscoring Ghana’s commitment to international solidarity, humanitarian assistance and strengthened ties with the African diaspora in the Caribbean. President John Dramani Mahama, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, said the mission reflects Ghana’s longstanding support for nations in need and the professional role of its…

Police in the Eastern South Region have restored calm in the Boadua community following a chieftaincy-related disturbance that threatened to escalate into wider unrest, authorities said Sunday. In a statement released by the Eastern South Regional Police Command, officers intervened swiftly after receiving complaints on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2025, from the Bretuo Abusuapanin of Boadua. The complaint alleged that a group from the Boadua Aduana Family stormed the Boadua Chief’s Palace, damaged the main entrance, and forcibly entered the premises. Police said the group allegedly destroyed a shrine at the palace in an apparent attempt to take control of the…