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Information Services Department  Invites Media to Cover 69th Independence Anniversary Parade
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Information Services Department  Invites Media to Cover 69th Independence Anniversary Parade

The Information Services Department (ISD) has called on media houses across the country to apply for accreditation to cover Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary Parade. The national event is scheduled to take place at the Forecourt of the Presidency on Friday, March 6, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m. Application Requirements According to the ISD, interested media organisations must submit an official letter of assignment indicating the names and contact details of nominated journalists or camera crew members. Applications should be sent via email to accreditation@isd.gov.gh no later than Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Accreditation Allocation Due to limited space and the high number of expected applications, each media house will be granted only one accreditation pa...
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Over GHS 1.4 Million worth of suspected cannabis found in impounded
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Over GHS 1.4 Million worth of suspected cannabis found in impounded

Police in the Oti Region have uncovered suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of over GHS 1.4 million from an impounded cargo truck intercepted at the Bonakye checkpoint. The vehicle, a Volvo truck with registration number GC 3522-09, was stopped on December 29, 2025, while travelling towards Kpassa following intelligence that it was transporting illegal goods. According to police sources, the driver and another occupant fled the scene, abandoning the truck with the ignition key still in place. Acting on a court order issued by the Jasikan Circuit Court and presided over by His Honour Lambert Y. Kerieba, security officials opened the truck on February 24, 2026, at Nkwanta. The exercise was conducted in the presence of representatives from the Police, Military, National...
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Ghana Initiates International Arbitration to Resolve Maritime Boundary Dispute with Togo
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Ghana Initiates International Arbitration to Resolve Maritime Boundary Dispute with Togo

The Government of Ghana has formally served notice to the Government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between the two countries under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the decision follows eight years of negotiations between Ghana and Togo which have not resulted in a mutually agreed boundary settlement. The Government explained that recourse to arbitration is intended to prevent further tensions arising from unresolved maritime claims and to avoid any escalation of incidents involving state institutions. Officials emphasized that the move is aimed...
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Police Engage Nigerian Transport Operators on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
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Police Engage Nigerian Transport Operators on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat human trafficking through strengthened collaboration with transport operators, following a high-level engagement with executives of the Nigeria Transport Association in Ghana. The meeting was led by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, who underscored the importance of partnerships with key stakeholders in preventing human trafficking. She highlighted that transport operators play a crucial frontline role since traffickers often rely on transport networks to move victims across borders and within the sub-region. COP Donkor urged transport operators to remain vigilant and proactive, stressing that timely reporting of suspicious activities can significantly support law enforce...
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Police crack down on wanted robbery gang in Ashanti region; Three suspects arrested
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Police crack down on wanted robbery gang in Ashanti region; Three suspects arrested

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a robbery gang believed to have been operating in parts of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. According to police, the arrests were made on 15 February 2026 during an intelligence-led operation at Mangoase near Pokukrom. Officers conducted coordinated raids on several suspected hideouts linked to the group. The suspects — Aziz Abubakar, also known as Romeo, Faraway Amari, and Patient Asare — were apprehended during the operation. Police say items retrieved from the suspects include a pump-action gun with ammunition, machetes, a bayonet, combat boots, one 9mm round of ammunition, and cash amounting to GH¢20,000. The money is suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities. Preliminary investigations h...
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NACOC Intensifies Search at KIA
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NACOC Intensifies Search at KIA

The Canine (K9) Unit of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with its Enforcement Unit stationed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), has intensified behavioural detection operations at the airport. The move aimed at reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to combating narcotics trafficking through its primary international gateway being spearheaded by the Narcotics Control Commission.The operation focused on identifying inbound and outbound passengers who displayed behavioural indicators commonly associated with drug trafficking through the use of trained sniffer dogs, advanced scanning equipment, and profiling techniques. The exercise enabled officers to closely monitor passenger movements while ensuring minimal disruption to airport activities.The exercise was f...
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Boakye Agyarko Donates Ramadan Items to Muslim Communities, Commends NPP Readiness in Ayawaso East
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Boakye Agyarko Donates Ramadan Items to Muslim Communities, Commends NPP Readiness in Ayawaso East

Former Energy Minister and aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, has donated bags of rice, sugar, and boxes of disposable cups to support Muslim communities ahead of the Ramadan fasting period (Sawm). The items were presented at the party’s headquarters through the National Nasara Coordinator as part of efforts to support Muslim faithful preparing for the holy month. Mr. Agyarko noted that Islamic teachings emphasize compassion and communal support, adding that even those unable to pay Fidya can still earn spiritual reward by assisting others during Ramadan. In a related engagement, Mr. Agyarko also visited the party’s office in the Nima-Ayawaso East Constituency, where he made a similar donation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary by-ele...
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Police Rescue Stolen Newborn Baby; Female Suspect Arrested at Mamprobi
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Police Rescue Stolen Newborn Baby; Female Suspect Arrested at Mamprobi

The Mamprobi District Police Command has rescued a stolen newborn baby boy and arrested a female suspect following a reported child-stealing incident at the Mamprobi Polyclinic. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, when an unidentified woman allegedly disguised herself as a nurse and unlawfully entered the postnatal ward of the facility. The suspect reportedly made away with a four-day-old baby boy belonging to Precious Ankomah. After what authorities described as intensive investigations, officers from the Dansoman Divisional Command arrested Latifa Salifu on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. She was reportedly found with the infant at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Preliminary investigations indicated the suspect could not produce medical records ...
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NSA Assures National Service Personnel of Imminent Allowance Payments
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NSA Assures National Service Personnel of Imminent Allowance Payments

The National Service Authority (NSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the prompt payment of allowances to National Service Personnel across the country, assuring stakeholders that steps are being taken to clear outstanding arrears. In a statement issued by Management, the Authority emphasised that service allowances are essential to supporting personnel during their mandatory service year and stressed that every eligible individual deserves timely payment of their stipends. According to the NSA, funds covering two months of allowances were advanced last week by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department for disbursement. However, the Authority clarified that the delay in payments is linked to an ongoing verification exercise being conducted by the Ghana Interbank Pay...
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Ghana Confirms Eight Citizens Killed in Burkina Faso Terror Attack; New Travel Advisory Issued
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Ghana Confirms Eight Citizens Killed in Burkina Faso Terror Attack; New Travel Advisory Issued

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that eight Ghanaian nationals have died following a jihadist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on 14 February 2026. According to official information, seven of the victims were members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association who were engaged in legitimate trading activities when the attack occurred. A previously injured victim, who had been receiving medical treatment after the incident, has since passed away, bringing the death toll to eight. Government Condolences and Security Concerns President John Mahama has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families, while strongly condemning the attack. Authorities described the incident as a tragic reminder of the growing security challenges in parts of the We...
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