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Ghana Extends “Operation Boafo” to 90 Days, Donates Relief Equipment to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
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Ghana Extends “Operation Boafo” to 90 Days, Donates Relief Equipment to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

On the instructions of President John Dramani Mahama, the Government of Ghana has made an additional donation of relief and reconstruction equipment to the Government of Jamaica as the Caribbean nation continues efforts to rebuild following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The donation includes construction equipment, air-conditioned tents, boats, outboard motors, medical supplies, water purification systems, as well as plumbing and electrical tools. The items are intended to support emergency response operations and accelerate reconstruction activities in affected communities across Jamaica. The consignment was formally received on behalf of the Jamaican Government by the country’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Honourable Kamina Abena Johnson Smith, JP, who expressed app...
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Cyber Security Authority, Police Crack Down on SIMbox and Online Fraud Syndicates
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Cyber Security Authority, Police Crack Down on SIMbox and Online Fraud Syndicates

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana, in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has carried out two successful operations against cybercriminal networks over the weekend. In the first operation, which spanned three locations around Sakumono in the Greater Accra Region, security agencies dismantled a sophisticated SIMbox fraud operation. The raid led to the arrest of three Nigerian nationals believed to be directly involved in the illegal activities, as well as a Ghanaian landlord accused of providing facilities for the operation. SIMbox fraud is a form of cybercrime that reroutes international calls as local calls, causing significant revenue losses to telecom operators and the ...
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Lawyer Aning Boadu Sues GLC, Ghana Law Society, and Registrar of Companies Over Illegal Accreditation
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Lawyer Aning Boadu Sues GLC, Ghana Law Society, and Registrar of Companies Over Illegal Accreditation

Private legal practitioner Yaw Aning Boadu has filed a lawsuit against the General Legal Council (GLC), the Office of the Registrar of Companies, and the Ghana Law Society, challenging the legality of the Society’s registration and operations. The suit, filed at the High Court through his lawyers at Hales Solicitors, lists the Ghana Law Society as the first defendant, the Office of the Registrar of Companies as the second defendant, and the General Legal Council as the third defendant. In his statement of claim, Mr Aning Boadu states that he is a member in good standing of the Ghana Bar Association, which he describes as the recognised professional association of lawyers in Ghana. According to the plaintiff, the Ghana Law Society presents itself as a professional association of la...
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Ghana Moves to Acquire and Preserve Nkrumah’s Former Residence in Guinea
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Ghana Moves to Acquire and Preserve Nkrumah’s Former Residence in Guinea

The Government of Ghana has initiated negotiations with the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, to enable Ghana take possession of the house where Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived and worked during his final years as Co-President of Guinea. The move, undertaken on the instructions of President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at renovating and preserving the historic residence as part of efforts to honour Nkrumah’s legacy and deepen Pan-African heritage tourism. The Mahama Administration plans to transform the property into a preserved landmark that will allow visitors to trace the life and leadership journey of Ghana’s first President from Ghana to Guinea. The decision was formally communicated to the Sékou Touré family on Saturday, during a visit led by Vice Preside...
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Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Appeal to Government to Resume Abandoned Drainage Project
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Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Appeal to Government to Resume Abandoned Drainage Project

Residents of Peace Town, a fast-growing community in Kasoa, are appealing to the government to resume work on an abandoned drainage system that was started in late 2024 but stalled following the recent change in government. The drainage project, which was aimed at addressing persistent flooding in the area, was expected to improve sanitation and reduce the health risks associated with stagnant water. However, months after construction equipment left the site, uncovered trenches and partially built drains have become a major concern for residents. According to community members, the situation has worsened during the rainy season, with floodwater overflowing into homes and streets, making movement difficult and exposing residents to diseases. “Before the project started, floodin...
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GNFS Swift Response Brings Kukurizua Domestic Fire Under Control
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GNFS Swift Response Brings Kukurizua Domestic Fire Under Control

A domestic fire outbreak was reported at about 10:08 a.m. on Tuesday at Kukurizua, opposite Dastech, in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region. The distress call was received from one LFM Aduko Roland, prompting the immediate deployment of a Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) firefighting team at 10:10 a.m. The crew arrived at the scene within five minutes, at approximately 10:15 a.m. The fire engulfed a multi-room residential structure, causing extensive damage. Thanks to the swift and professional response of the GNFS personnel, the blaze was brought under control at about 10:55 a.m. and completely extinguished by 11:20 a.m., preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. A total of fourteen (14) rooms were affected by the fire, while four (4) rooms were successfull...
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GNFS Intensifies Fire Safety Education and Inspections Across Greater Accra Communities
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GNFS Intensifies Fire Safety Education and Inspections Across Greater Accra Communities

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has carried out a series of fire safety education and inspection exercises in parts of the Greater Accra Region, including Nungua, Anyaa, and Abehenase, as part of ongoing efforts to promote fire prevention and safety awareness in commercial and public spaces. At Nungua, the Lekma Fire Safety Team engaged shop owners on common fire hazards, preventive measures, and appropriate emergency response actions. The team also demonstrated the correct use of fire extinguishers, with particular emphasis on the safe handling and storage of flammable materials to reduce the risk of fire outbreaks. In Anyaa, Fire Safety Officers extended their educational outreach to members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, where participants were sensitised on fire prev...
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GNFS Contains Ashaiman Golf City Warehouse Fire, saves adjoining buildings
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GNFS Contains Ashaiman Golf City Warehouse Fire, saves adjoining buildings

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained a warehouse fire at the Ghana Water Company Central Stores, located at Ashaiman Golf City, in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026. The Service received a distress call at 12:18 a.m., and fire crews arrived at the scene by 12:25 a.m. With reinforcement from two additional fire tenders from the Tema Metro and Industrial Area Fire Stations, firefighters managed to confine the blaze at 1:43 a.m., brought it under control at 3:22 a.m., and fully extinguished it by 3:50 a.m. The fire caused extensive damage to production materials and machine parts housed in Warehouse “D.” However, the prompt response of the firefighters prevented the spread of the fire, resulting in the successful salvage of six workers’ quarters as wel...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Backs Judiciary’s Drive to Decongest Courts and Expand Access to Justice
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Backs Judiciary’s Drive to Decongest Courts and Expand Access to Justice

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice delivery system, following a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Judiciary.The Vice President received the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, accompanied by the Judicial Secretary of the Office of the Chief Justice, Mr. Musah Ahmed, and Prof. Raymond Atuguba, at her office this week. The delegation briefed her on the Judiciary’s key achievements over the past year and outlined priority initiatives for the year ahead.During the meeting, the Chief Justice detailed a series of measures aimed at decongesting the courts and improving efficiency. These include the introduction of morning and afternoon court sessions, the expansion of Alternative Dispute R...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Engages State Transport Firms Over Public Transport Disruptions
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Engages State Transport Firms Over Public Transport Disruptions

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s public transportation system following engagements with key state-owned transport operators, as part of efforts to address recent transportation disruptions nationwide. The Vice President paid working visits to Metro Mass Transit Ltd. and the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), operators of the Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to assess their operational challenges and explore sustainable solutions to improve mass transport services. During the engagements, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang conveyed assurances from His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama that government is ready to support both institutions with new, high-occupancy buses to e...
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