NIA introduces revised charges for Ghana Card registration and related services starting February 2, 2026, citing rising operational costs.

The court has discharged Frederick Kumi, known as Abu Trica, and two others after the state withdrew charges. They were later re-arrested by the Narcotics Control Commission.

Ghana’s Health Minister says the Labour Exchange Programme will reduce the backlog of 80,000 unemployed health professionals as 130 workers depart for Antigua.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the NPP is holding government accountable, defending its opposition to tax bills and recent actions in Parliament.

Accra commuters face long queues and hours-long waits as severe bus shortages hit major transport hubs including Circle, Kaneshie, Madina and Tema.

Adentan Circuit Court grants influencer “Ebo Noah” GH¢100k bail with two sureties following charges tied to a failed December 25 flood prophecy.

The IGP has promoted 35 police officers for their role in arresting suspects linked to the 2024 Adabraka gold robbery. Police cite professionalism and teamwork.

President Mahama has established a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy to guide policy reforms, support growth and strengthen economic management.

Ghana signs MoU to produce 30% of school uniforms, furniture and sanitary pads through the Prisons Service, boosting education and inmate rehabilitation.

Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu warns transport operators against illegal fares and artificial scarcity, announcing new measures to protect commuters.

The Accra High Court has granted GHC10 million bail to Akonta Mining’s General Manager in a case involving alleged illegal activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.

Attorney-General Dominic Ayine says extraditing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the U.S. will take time and must follow due legal process.

The Western Regional Police Command investigates a shooting at a mining site in Adelekezu, Axim District, that left one boy dead and several vehicles burnt. Five suspects are in custody as police appeal for calm.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says he will reconsider his Private Member’s Bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor after President John Mahama urged Parliament to withdraw it and strengthen the anti-corruption agency.

Communications Minister Sam George says three more arrests are expected as EOCO confirms the capture of “Abu Trica,” accused of leading an $8 million cyber fraud ring targeting elderly victims in the U.S.

Miaso Krobo D.A. Basic School in Fanteakwa North opens a new computer lab and library, improving digital literacy through charity support and community partnership.

The Accra High Court has lifted an injunction on the funeral of highlife legend Daddy Lumba after family members failed to meet a GH¢2 million condition. The ruling highlights Ghana’s struggle to balance customary law and modern legal systems.

Ghanaian national Frederick “Abu Trica” Kumi has been arrested in Accra after a U.S. federal indictment accused him of running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8 million.

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deported three Israelis after accusing Israeli authorities of unfairly detaining and deporting Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion Airport. Both countries have agreed to resolve the matter amicably.

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) Africa Office has urged African governments to act on illegal mining, climate change, and access to justice as part of this year’s Human Rights Day theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.”