Three Level 400 students of the University for Development Studies (UDS) have been remanded into police custody for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident. The case has raised serious concerns about student involvement in criminal activities and campus security.
A man has been shot dead following a prolonged gun battle with police during an operation linked to a chieftaincy dispute at Akwapim-Akropong in the Eastern Region. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the area, where traditional leadership disputes have recently sparked unrest and security concerns.
The Ghana Revenue Authority says it will work with other state agencies to clamp down on the importation and clearance of some right-hand drive vehicles, following safety concerns raised by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The move reflects growing efforts by authorities to prioritise road safety and reduce accidents linked to unsuitable vehicles.
A fire outbreak has partially destroyed a two-storey building at Ashaley Botwe in the Adentan Municipality, reportedly owned by Prophet Daniel Obinim, popularly known as Angel Obinim.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it is in the final stages of reviewing applications for cannabis licences, with successful applicants expected to receive approval to commence operations in the near future.
Pakistan has emerged as a crucial diplomatic intermediary in last-minute negotiations that resulted in a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, offering a temporary pause in escalating tensions.
A crowded desk has put me behind on Ghana’s news and current affairs. Since I write mainly about policy, and policy matters are always voluminous, backlogs build up dramatically.Meanwhile, persuading those who ought to be most interested in policy – the educated middle class – to read anything of substance and participate in public debate is a war I seem destined to lose.
Kasoa is set to host the maiden edition of the Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders Forum on April 11, 2026, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between Parliament, traditional authorities, and local development actors. The forum represents a strategic effort to bridge the gap between national policymaking and community-driven development.
The family of Hon. Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Political Advisor to the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and the immediate past National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), regrets to announce the passing of his beloved father, Opanin Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise across parts of Accra, backed by an estimated investment of GH¢240 million. The project represents one of the significant recent infrastructure upgrades aimed at addressing power distribution challenges in rapidly expanding urban communities.
