The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has challenged young Ghanaians to move beyond passive criticism and use digital technology to create practical solutions to the country’s challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ayariga […]

A former employee of Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., has challenged reports describing the full US$19.3 million identified in a forensic audit as money allegedly extorted from visa and passport applicants. The former staff member argues that the figure represents aggregated financial irregularities involving different consular transactions and operational charges rather than a confirmed amount […]

Residents and community representatives at Mallam Junction have expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of visible action by the National Flood Mitigation Task Force following devastating flash floods across Greater Accra. The concerns have prompted the question: “Is the flooding taskforce now sleeping and waiting for another disaster to strike at Mallam […]

The National Petroleum Authority has announced the death of its Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Dramani Bukari, popularly known as “Ecomog.” Dr. Bukari reportedly passed away in London after a short illness. The nature of the illness has not been disclosed. In a statement announcing his passing, the Board and Management of the NPA expressed profound […]

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a major reorganization of the National Security Council Secretariat, introducing six appointments and reassignments intended to strengthen Ghana’s security and intelligence architecture. The changes include the appointment of former Chief of Army Staff Major General William Ayamdo (Rtd.) as Deputy National Security Coordinator responsible for operations. Former National Security […]

The Ghana Bar Association has petitioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over directives requiring selected High Court judges to continue hearing part-heard criminal cases during the judiciary’s annual legal vacation. The association argues that compelling judges and lawyers to conduct continuous substantive trials during the recess departs from established court rules and long-standing professional practice. It […]

The North East Regional Police Command has arrested four people after intercepting 118 bags of cocoa beans allegedly being transported illegally across Ghana’s border into neighboring Togo. The consignment, weighing approximately 11,800 kilograms, was concealed beneath a large quantity of plantains in a Hyundai Rhino truck with registration number AS-3272-25. Police reportedly intercepted the vehicle […]