The Ghana National Fire Service has although it is still investigating the cause of the fire at the Buipewura’s Palace in the Savannah Region, its preliminary assessment did not rule out an electrical fault. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety standards in heritage and traditional administrative buildings across the country.
The Ghana National Fire Service has confirmed that tow people have died in an accident that that occurred at Nkonya in the Oti Region. The Service says the incident has raised renewed concerns about road safety on major intercity routes, particularly those connecting the southern and northern parts of the country.
Engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region have defied a python invasion at one of their substations at Ahodwo to restore power to residents. The unusual incident highlights both the operational risks faced by utility workers and the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in environments where wildlife can interfere with critical systems.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned and phased power outages in parts of Teshie and Nungua as it embarks on a major transformer upgrade aimed at improving electricity reliability and capacity in the area.
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the government’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agenda will prioritise the protection and empowerment of workers, amid growing public concern that rapid technological advancement could lead to job losses and reshape the future of work.
Two people have been confirmed dead and one other left in critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Dansame in the Assin North District.
A group of market queen mothers representing traders in Kumasi have urged trader associations to stop mounting pressure on President John Dramani Mahama over the completion of the Kejetia Phase Two Market project, insisting that significant progress has already been made under the current administration.
The High Court of Ghana (Criminal Division) in Tamale is expected to deliver judgment today in a long-running corruption trial involving former officials of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) and other accused persons.
This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and shared on social media on Thursday, April 23, signaling a critical stage in a case that has spanned nearly four years.
The case, The Republic v. Sumaila Abdul Rahman & 3 Others, centers on allegations of corruption and related offences tied to procurement processes under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). The programme was designed to support infrastructure development across deprived communities, making the allegations particularly significant in the context of public accountability and development spending.
The accused persons include Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former Chief Executive Officer of the NDA; Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen; Patrick Seidu; and Andrew Kuundaari.
During the course of the trial, the defence filed a submission of no case, arguing that the prosecution had not established sufficient evidence to warrant a response. However, the trial court dismissed this application, determining that there was a case for the accused persons to answer.
The defendants subsequently appealed the ruling, but the Court of Appeal of Ghana unanimously rejected the appeal, thereby allowing the trial to proceed to its final stage.
With the defence having closed its case and both sides presenting their final arguments, the court is now set to deliver its judgment. The outcome is expected to draw significant public attention, given the high-profile nature of the case and its implications for anti-corruption efforts in Ghana.
The trial has remained a focal point in discussions around transparency, procurement practices, and the management of public funds, particularly in relation to development programmes intended to benefit underserved communities.
A large and sophisticated international car theft syndicate with links to Ghana has been uncovered by authorities in the United States, raising renewed concerns about Ghana’s role as a destination market for stolen vehicles.
A Ghanaian community leader based in South Africa has raised alarm over persistent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, describing the situation as longstanding, widespread, and deeply troubling for many migrants, including Ghanaians.
