Residents of Ataabade, a community in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA) Municipality, are raising concerns over worsening sanitation conditions due to the accumulation of uncollected waste along a residential pathway. The narrow route, bordered by residential buildings, has become a dumping ground for plastic bags, bottles, food wrappers, and other refuse. The situation, residents say, has persisted…
A major scandal has rocked Ghana’s energy sector as the Ministry of Energy has confirmed that only 40 out of 2,637 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been traced and recovered. The containers, many of which carried vital electrical materials, had gone missing from the Tema Port under mysterious circumstances, raising…
The Ghanaian cedi has continued its strong performance against the US dollar, with the Bank of Ghana reporting an interbank selling rate of GH¢10.95 per dollar as of Monday, May 26. This represents a significant appreciation compared to earlier this month, when the rate hovered around GH¢12.30 per dollar. Even more notably, the current rate…
Ghana has taken the extraordinary step of shutting down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following an explosive corruption scandal that has rocked its diplomatic corps. The closure, described by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as “temporary but necessary,” comes in the wake of a forensic audit that revealed large-scale fraud involving illegal visa issuance and…
A British Airways passenger was arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for attempting to smuggle approximately 18 kilograms of cannabis onto a flight bound for London. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted the suspect during routine security checks. The seized cannabis has an estimated street value of $232,000….
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced the arrest of 2,244 individuals identified as street beggars, with 90% of them being Nigerien nationals.
The Ghana National Service Authority (GNSA) has issued a firm directive to all National Service Personnel who are concurrently engaged in full-time employment to immediately report to any of the Authority’s Regional Offices or its Head Office in Accra.
A torrential rainstorm on the night of Sunday, May 18, 2025, led to severe flooding in Kasoa, submerging homes, stranding vehicles, and displacing residents.
A powerful windstorm has caused widespread damage in the Jirapa Municipality, toppling century-old trees, damaging shops, and affecting parts of St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital. The storm disrupted roads and power lines, prompting an emergency response led by the Municipal Chief Executive.
Hon. Adamu Bening Yakubu, has called on public servants in the municipality to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and accountability in the delivery of public services.
