AMA Boss Engages Hawkers Ahead of Major Decongestion Exercise
The Mayor of Accra and Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has begun direct consultations with street hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) as the Assembly prepares to launch a major decongestion operation on Tuesday, May 20. The planned exercise is part of a wider initiative to restore order…
Mahama Unveils Plans for New City to Address Accra’s Congestion
Former President John Mahama has revealed plans to develop a new city to help reduce congestion in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The proposed city, which will serve as an administrative and commercial hub, is aimed at easing the mounting pressure on the capital caused by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure challenges. The announcement was made during a…
NADMO Confirms No Deaths from Sunday’s Torrential Rains in Accra
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that no lives were lost following the heavy downpour that struck parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18. Speaking to Channel One TV, Chief Disaster Control Officer Mohammed Jafaro revealed that NADMO received numerous distress calls from residents in flood-affected areas, including Adenta, Tema, and Kaneshie. In…
OKESS Student, 16, Arrested for Possession of Locally Manufactured Firearm
A 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) has been arrested by the Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command for unlawfully possessing a locally manufactured firearm. The arrest occurred following a routine dormitory inspection conducted by school authorities on the morning of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. During the search,…
Mahama Re-nominates Four MDCEs in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has re-nominated four Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region, in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs announced the re-nominations in a press…
Muntaka Mubarak Bids Farewell to Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, on Thursday warmly received the United States Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Palmer, as part of her farewell engagements marking the end of her diplomatic tenure in the country. During the courtesy visit at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra, the two leaders held discussions…
Armed Robber Sentenced to Life Imprisonment and 120 Years for Killing Pharmacist in Kumasi
A Kumasi High Court has handed down a life sentence to Dominic Afriyie, also known as GH, a notorious armed robber, for the murder of a 43-year-old pharmacist and building contractor, Michael Dela Agbo Klu. Afriyie also received an additional 120 years with hard labour for two counts of robbery. The sentencing follows Afriyie’s conviction…
Coinbase Faces Up to $400 Million Loss Following Cyber Attack
Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms, has revealed it could face losses of up to $400 million (£301 million) following a recent cyber attack. According to a company blog post, the attackers gained access to less than 1% of customer data by targeting Coinbase contractors and employees with illicit payments. The hackers then…
BoG Deputy Governor Announces Ghana Surpasses IMF Reserve Target
Ghana has exceeded the reserve target outlined in its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts, according to the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Thursday, Dr. Mumuni highlighted that the…
Bank of Ghana to Celebrate Cedi@60 on July 19, 2025
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi on July 19, 2025. This milestone marks six decades since the cedi replaced the Ghanaian Pound in 1965, becoming the country’s sole legal tender. In a statement issued on May 13, the central bank emphasized the significance of…
