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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive national development following a non-denominational thanksgiving service held at Jubilee House to mark one year in office. The service, held on Tuesday, brought together government officials, religious leaders, and invited guests for a moment of reflection and gratitude after a year of governance. According to the Vice President, the occasion provided an opportunity to look back on a year characterized by hard work, dedication, and notable progress across various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the event, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the thanksgiving service as a moment not only to appreciate how far the government has come, but also to renew its resolve to deepen service to the peo...
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Kade District Court Remands Five Students Over Assault on Teacher
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Kade District Court Remands Five Students Over Assault on Teacher

The Kade District Court has remanded five students of Kade Senior High/Technical School following their alleged involvement in the assault of a teacher at the school. According to court proceedings, four of the students, who are adults, have been remanded into prison custody, while one juvenile suspect has been placed in police custody. The court took the decision to allow further investigations into the incident, which has sparked public concern about safety and discipline in schools. The case has been adjourned to 20 January, when the students are expected to reappear before the court for further hearings. The incident, which occurred on the school’s premises, has drawn widespread condemnation from education stakeholders and members of the public, with many calling for stricter ...
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Cape Coast to Experience Planned Power Outage on January 8 for Major Substation Upgrade
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Cape Coast to Experience Planned Power Outage on January 8 for Major Substation Upgrade

Residents of Cape Coast and surrounding communities in the Central Region will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply reliability in the area. According to a joint statement from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo), the interruption in power supply will occur from 6:00am to 10:00pm. The outage is necessary to enable GRIDCo engineers to replace an existing 33MVA transformer at the Cape Coast Substation with a new, higher-capacity 66MVA transformer. The transformer upgrade is described as a critical component of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen and expand the national power transmission infrastructure. Once completed, the new transformer is exp...
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Historic Visit to National Police Headquarters
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Historic Visit to National Police Headquarters

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, paid a historic working visit to the National Police Headquarters, where he addressed the leadership and personnel of the Ghana Police Service on matters of national security, professionalism, and the evolving role of traditional authority in modern policing. The visit was marked by a special Guard of Honour Parade mounted in his honour. Addressing officers at the parade, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II described the occasion as highly significant, noting that it had brought him into what he termed the “engine room of national security.” The Asantehene commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and all personnel of the Service for their unwavering sense of duty, commitment, and professi...
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President Mahama Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service
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President Mahama Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service

President John Dramani Mahama today, January 7, marks one year in office with a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the forecourt of Jubilee House, Accra, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Held under the theme “Resetting. Rebuilding. Renewing.”, the service brings together religious leaders, senior state officials, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests to offer prayers of gratitude and reflect on the nation’s journey over the past year. According to the Presidency, the gathering is to thank God for national stability and to reaffirm the administration’s commitment to renewal, unity and inclusive governance as it enters its second year. President Mahama returned to office after winning the December 7, 2024 elections with 56.55% of the valid votes, and was sworn in on Janua...
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Condemns Attack on Class Media Group Journalist
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Condemns Attack on Class Media Group Journalist

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly condemned the assault on Samuel Addo, a journalist with the Class Media Group, allegedly carried out by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In a statement addressing the incident, the Minister described the attack as “most unacceptable”, stressing that acts of violence against journalists undermine press freedom and Ghana’s democratic values. He emphasized that media practitioners must be allowed to carry out their duties without fear, intimidation, or harassment. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu assured the public that the government will not tolerate misconduct by state security agencies, adding that firm action will be taken against the rogue elements involved in the attack. According to him, approp...
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Funeral For Late Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Mahama Set for Today
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Funeral For Late Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Mahama Set for Today

A sombre mood has descended on the Ayawaso East constituency as residents, political figures, and family members gather today, Monday, January 5, to bid farewell to their Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama. The veteran lawmaker passed away on Sunday, January 4, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. In keeping with Islamic tradition, his burial rites are being held within 24 hours of his passing, drawing thousands of mourners to the Nima and Kanda areas. Arrangements for the funeral were swiftly concluded following high-level coordination. The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, disclosed that an intervention by President John Dramani Mahama helped clear administrative processes at the mortuary, allowing the body to be released promptly. “...
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Inferno Ravages Kasoa New Market as 10 Fire Tenders Battle Blaze
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Inferno Ravages Kasoa New Market as 10 Fire Tenders Battle Blaze

A major fire outbreak swept through the Kasoa New Market earlier today, destroying several shops and triggering an extensive emergency response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).Fire crews from the Kasoa and Weija stations were the first to arrive, supported by reinforcements from across the Greater Accra Region. Nearly ten fire tenders were deployed, including units from Legon, Madina, Dansoman, and the Flagstaff House (Jubilee House). All available fire pumps in Accra were mobilised to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.Eyewitnesses and videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising over the market as flames tore through sections of the busy commercial centre. Firefighting efforts continued into the evening, with personn...
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TOR Management Procures New Fleet to Boost Operational Efficiency
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TOR Management Procures New Fleet to Boost Operational Efficiency

Management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has officially procured and handed over a fleet of vehicles to significantly strengthen the refinery’s operational efficiency and logistics capacity. The newly acquired fleet includes eight brand new Mitsubishi vehicles, three Toyota Coaster buses, two industrial forklifts, along with other essential operational vehicles intended to support the refinery’s day-to-day activities across various departments. The intervention comes at a critical time, as TOR has grappled with serious logistical challenges for several years. According to management, the last time the refinery received such substantial logistical support was in 2013, and the prolonged absence of adequate transport and operational equipment negatively affected productivity and slowed...
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Gender Ministry Updates Public on Viral Child Abuse Video; Suspects Charged
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Gender Ministry Updates Public on Viral Child Abuse Video; Suspects Charged

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has issued an official update on a disturbing video circulating on social media that shows the physical abuse of a young girl by a group of women.In a statement dated January 4, 2026, the Ministry disclosed that it has been duly informed that the case was investigated by the Labadi Police on December 31, 2025. Following the investigation, the suspects involved were arrested and charged and are expected to be arraigned before court within the week.The Ministry further indicated that the Accra Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has been tasked to supervise the case to ensure that due process is strictly followed.MoGCSP strongly condemned the act, reiterating that no circumstance justifies t...
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