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Automobile Dealers Union Announces 15% Drop in Vehicle Prices in Ghana
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Automobile Dealers Union Announces 15% Drop in Vehicle Prices in Ghana

The Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced an average 15% reduction in vehicle prices across the country following the recent stabilization of the exchange rate and the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. In a statement issued to the public, the Union explained that the price adjustment fulfils its earlier pledge to ensure that any meaningful stability in the Ghana cedi against the US dollar would lead to fairer vehicle pricing rather than excessive profit margins. According to ADUG, its members acted in good faith and with a strong sense of national responsibility in implementing the reductions. The Union noted that vehicle prices in recent months had been heavily influenced by exchange rate volatility, high import duties, rising shipping costs, and global supply chain d...
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Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Communications Minister Injured in Road Accident — Both Stable
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Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Communications Minister Injured in Road Accident — Both Stable

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are reported to be in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy. According to an official statement from the Office of the Minister for Education, the incident occurred today while the ministers and their teams were travelling along the Bolgatanga–Tumu Road. They were en route to the Upper West Region for official engagements marking the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education. The statement confirmed that all members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and are receiving the necessary medical care after the accident. The Office also expressed app...
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Interior Ministry Announces Vetting Process for Historic Diaspora Citizenship Applicants
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Interior Ministry Announces Vetting Process for Historic Diaspora Citizenship Applicants

The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, has announced the commencement of vetting for applicants seeking Ghanaian citizenship under the “Historic Diaspora Community” initiative. According to the Ministry, the vetting exercise will begin on February 11, 2026, at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Cantonments, Accra. Applicants will be invited in batches and are advised to wait for official notification regarding their specific vetting schedule before visiting the centre to prevent overcrowding. Officials acknowledged the high level of interest in the initiative, noting that the large number of applicants and the limited timeframe ahead of the planned ceremonial swearing-in on March 5, 2026, means not all interested indi...
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Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of 14-Year-Old Boy in Sunyani Fiapre
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Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of 14-Year-Old Boy in Sunyani Fiapre

A 14-year-old boy, identified as Matthew Mahama, lost his life in a tragic drowning incident at Fiapre Catholic Junction along the Sunyani Ring Road. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 8:51 AM. Matthew had been swimming with friends in a local river when the unfortunate event took place. A rescue team from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station, led by Station Officer Two (STNO II) Clement Takyi, was promptly dispatched to the scene. The team conducted a search operation and successfully retrieved the boy’s body, which was handed over to the Ghana Police Service for preservation and further investigation. The GNFS extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and issued a cautionary statement urging t...
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Police Outline Approved Uniforms for Private Security Operators Nationwide
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Police Outline Approved Uniforms for Private Security Operators Nationwide

The Director-General of the Private Security Organizations has officially notified the general public and all private security operators of the approved uniform specifications permitted for use across Ghana, in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Police Service (Private Security Organizations) Regulations, 1992 (LI 1571). According to the directive, only specific uniform combinations are authorized for private security personnel. These include: A white long- or short-sleeve shirt worn over ash khaki trousers with white stripes on both sides. A cream long- or short-sleeve shirt paired with brown khaki trousers featuring cream stripes on both sides. A mauve long- or short-sleeve shirt worn with maroon trousers that have mauve stripes on both sides. A yellow shirt with ash or...
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Nana Agradaa’s 15-Year Prison Sentence Reduced to 12 Months
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Nana Agradaa’s 15-Year Prison Sentence Reduced to 12 Months

The Amasaman High Court has reduced the 15-year prison sentence initially handed to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa to 12 calendar months, ruling that the earlier punishment was excessive. While upholding her conviction, the court exercised its discretion to revise the sentence, stating that the original term of hard labour imposed by the trial court was disproportionate to the circumstances of the case. The revised sentence takes effect from July 3, 2025 — the date of her conviction — meaning she is expected to serve a total of one year in prison. The court acknowledged that the offences warranted punishment but maintained that a reduced custodial term was more appropriate. Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess who later became an evangelist, was convicted of charlatanic ...
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Deputy Interior Minister urges integrated arms control to combat violent conflicts in west Africa
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Deputy Interior Minister urges integrated arms control to combat violent conflicts in west Africa

Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called for stronger political leadership and holistic management of weapons and ammunition to prevent the escalation of violent conflicts and extremism across the Gulf of Guinea and the broader West and Central African region. Delivering the keynote address at the Regional Dialogue on Weapons and Ammunition Management at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, the Deputy Minister emphasised the devastating impact of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition. “These illicit flows fuel armed violence, crime, insurgency, and insecurity, undermining governance, development, and community stability,” he added. Hon. Terlabi described the country as affected...
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Bill to Rename Kotoka International Airport Expected Before Parliament – Majority Leader
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Bill to Rename Kotoka International Airport Expected Before Parliament – Majority Leader

A bill seeking to rename the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport is expected to be laid before Parliament during the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament. The proposed legislation, to be known as the Accra International Airport Bill, will be introduced by the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, according to the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr Mahama Ayariga. Mr Ayariga disclosed this during a media engagement in Parliament on Tuesday, noting that the bill forms part of several legislative proposals expected to be presented by various ministers for consideration and passage. “We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. So, a bill, known...
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Government Boosts Ghana Immigration Service with 20 Vehicles
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Government Boosts Ghana Immigration Service with 20 Vehicles

The Government has reinforced the operational capacity of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with the donation of twenty (20) Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to enhance mobility and efficiency across the country. The vehicles were officially handed over by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who said the support forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. He noted that improved mobility is critical to the effective discharge of the Service’s mandate, particularly in responding swiftly to operational demands. Hon. Muntaka stressed the importance of accountability and urged officers to ensure the vehicles are used strictly for official duties. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to resourcing security agencies in line ...
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IGP Announces Major Command Changes Within the Ghana Police Service
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IGP Announces Major Command Changes Within the Ghana Police Service

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced a series of high-level command changes within the Ghana Police Service, affecting several senior officers at the national and regional levels. According to an official statement, the postings take immediate effect and form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership effectiveness, and improve service delivery across the Service. National Headquarters Reassignments At the National Headquarters, COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba has been reassigned from Director General/Technical to Director General/National Arms and Protection Department (NAPD). In a related move, COP Mr. Iddi Lansah Seidu has been transferred from Director General/Welfare to Director General/Technical. ...
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