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Gun Amnesty: Greater Accra records highest number of surrendered weapons
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (342+ words) Ghana's National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) says the Greater Accra Region is leading in the number of firearms retrieved under the ongoing Gun Amnesty Programme. The programme, which began on December 1, allows individuals to voluntarily register…...
Police arrest 27 suspects in Salaga, Damongo, Buipe and Bole
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (83+ words) The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested 27 people for drug-related offences following a special Christmas operation across the region. Some of the arrested suspects The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested 27 people for drug-related offences following a special Christmas operation…...
Vehicle shortage disrupts Christmas travel in Ashaiman
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (367+ words) Residents of Ashaiman are experiencing transportation difficulties during the Christmas season, as a shortage of commercial vehicles continues to affect movement within the municipality. Some commercial motorcycle riders, popularly known as okada, say demand for their services typically peaks closer…...
2026 African Athletics Championships: Local Organising Committee inaugurated
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (362+ words) The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to steer Ghana's preparations for the 24th African Seniors Athletics Championships, which will be hosted in Accra in 2026. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Sports…...
Richard Gyan Mensah inspects 141MW AKSA Power Plant at Anwomaso
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (324+ words) A working visit has been undertaken to the AKSA'Anwomaso Power Plant in Kumasi to inspect ongoing commissioning works, as part of government efforts to stabilise and enhance power supply in Kumasi and its surrounding communities. The visit, led by the…...
Western Region: Motorists, traders stranded on bad Elubo–Enchi road during festive travel
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (135+ words) Motorists transporting tonnes of foodstuffs, farmers, and traders have been stranded on the deplorable Elubo-Enchi road connecting the Western and Western North Regions on the eve of Christmas. Despite repeated media reports about the road's poor condition and its inclusion…...
AMA to continue revenue collection over Christmas and New Year holidays
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (171+ words) Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) OFFICE The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will continue the collection of approved tolls and fees throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, including Saturdays and Sundays, to sustain essential city services during…...
Ashanti Region: Energy Ministry assures of stable power as AKSA project nears completion
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (205+ words) The Energy and Green Transition Ministry has assured residents of Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region of a more stable power supply, as additional megawatts Ashanti Region: Energy Ministry assures of stable power as AKSA project nears completion Deputy Minister…...
Don't drink and drive, be responsible - Commercial Transport Operators to drivers
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (168+ words) Acting National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators, Asonaba Nana Wiredu The union said members found engaging in drunk driving, excessive speeding, or other dangerous acts likely to cause road accidents would be reported to law enforcement authorities. In an…...
Xmas operation: Police arrest 56 suspects in Western North Region
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (215+ words) The Ghana Police Service has arrested 56 suspects during a series of intelligence-led operations across the Western North Region. In Xmas operation: Police arrest 56 suspects in Western North Region Some of the arrested suspects The Ghana Police Service has arrested 56 suspects…...