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Police caution public against unauthorized use of sirens and strobe lights
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Police caution public against unauthorized use of sirens and strobe lights

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the general public against the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles. According to the Police, there has been a worrying increase in the misuse of these devices by individuals and institutions that are not permitted by law to use them. The Service stressed that sirens and strobe lights are strictly reserved for officially designated emergency and security vehicles, including those used by the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, and other authorized state agencies. The Police explained that the unauthorized use of such devices poses serious risks to public safety, contributes to traffic indiscipline, and can obstruct the smooth movement of legitimate emergency responders w...
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IGP Opens Two-Day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference
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IGP Opens Two-Day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, officially opened a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference aimed at strengthening the investigative capacity of crime officers across the country. The conference, which brought together Regional Crime Officers from all parts of Ghana, seeks to enhance professional standards in criminal investigations and promote effective crime detection and prosecution nationwide. Mr. Yohuno was accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), underscoring the importance the Police Administration places on building a well-equipped and responsive investigative unit within the Ghana Police Service. In his opening remarks, the IGP emphasized the need for continuous training, intelli...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commends Trade Ministry’s Drive to Strengthen Local Industry
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commends Trade Ministry’s Drive to Strengthen Local Industry

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry as part of ongoing engagements with key economic and social sector ministries to deepen coordination and accelerate national development. The Vice President met with the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, her Directors, and the leadership of agencies under the Ministry, who presented a comprehensive briefing on progress made and strategic priorities. Among the major achievements highlighted were the Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at boosting non-traditional exports, and Ghana’s growing participation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Through the support of the Free Zones Authority, 29 Ghanai...
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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Teams and Armoured Vehicles to Nalerigu
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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Teams and Armoured Vehicles to Nalerigu

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and surrounding communities in the North East Region following recent security disturbances in the area. The deployment comes after some youth allegedly set two houses ablaze in the regional capital, Nalerigu, and issued threats to burn more houses and attack residents. The police intervention is aimed at restoring calm, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security in the affected communities. According to the Police Service, the reinforcement teams will also ensure the effective enforcement of the curfew imposed on Nalerigu and its environs by the government. In addition, the teams will support the North East Regional Police Command to intensify security patrols alon...
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GNFS to Launch Nationwide Vehicle Fire-Extinguisher Compliance Exercise on December 18
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GNFS to Launch Nationwide Vehicle Fire-Extinguisher Compliance Exercise on December 18

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is set to begin a nationwide vehicle fire-extinguisher compliance exercise on December 18, 2025, aimed at improving road safety and reducing losses from vehicle fire outbreaks. The exercise will ensure that all vehicles operating on Ghana’s roads are fitted with functional, easily accessible, and GNFS-certified or embossed portable fire extinguishers. The operation will be led by the GNFS Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service. According to the GNFS, the Fire Safety Compliance Taskforce is a specialized unit mandated to conduct on-the-spot fire safety inspections on vehicles, issue GNFS certification tags fo...
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Nayiri Rejects Otumfuo-Led Mediation Report on Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute
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Nayiri Rejects Otumfuo-Led Mediation Report on Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute

The Nayiri, Overlord of Mamprugu, has formally and unequivocally rejected the mediation report presented by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the protracted Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute, describing it as procedurally flawed, legally untenable, and constitutionally impermissible. In a strongly worded statement issued on December 16, 2025, the Nayiri distanced himself and the people of Mamprugu from what he termed a “so-called mediation report and recommendations,” which was presented to President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, the contents of the report do not reflect his engagements with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II or those of his duly constituted mediation team. The Nayiri stressed that Otumfuo expressly acted as a mediator and not an arbitrator, yet the document allegedly goes beyon...
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Mahama Urges National Unity and Public Investment at Launch of New Oxygen City Project
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Mahama Urges National Unity and Public Investment at Launch of New Oxygen City Project

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling government to demonstrate maturity, composure, and leadership in the national interest, stressing that Ghana’s progress must remain people-centred. Speaking in his capacity as Chief Presidential Observer, Mr. Mahama said the country’s development agenda should be guided by policies that deliver real and measurable benefits to citizens. He emphasized that leadership must be anchored in actions rather than rhetoric, in line with his long-held principle of Acta Non Verba. The former President made these remarks at the sod-cutting ceremony for TDC’s New Oxygen City housing project in Ho, in the Volta Region. Addressing residents and potential investors, Mr. Maham...
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Government Approves Otumfuo Bawku Report, Sets Up GH₵1bn Fund
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Government Approves Otumfuo Bawku Report, Sets Up GH₵1bn Fund

The Government of Ghana has formally endorsed and accepted the findings and recommendations of the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, describing the document as a comprehensive roadmap for lasting peace and reconciliation in Bawku and its surrounding communities. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to peace, constitutional order, the rule of law, and national cohesion, noting that the mediation report is not intended to assign blame or declare winners and losers, but rather to restore stability and harmonious coexistence. The Government reiterated the long-standing legal position, consistently upheld by the Supreme Court of Ghana, that Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II is the lawf...
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Five Police Officers Interdicted Over Misconduct on Social Media
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Five Police Officers Interdicted Over Misconduct on Social Media

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five of its officers for acts of misconduct involving the unauthorized use of police uniforms on social media platforms. According to an official press release issued by the Service, the affected officers are: No. 45545 G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale No. 50300 G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere No. 51816 G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo No. 56563 G/Cpl. Charles Oduro No. 14494 PW/Const. Elizabeth Dicka Korkor The interdiction follows allegations that the officers used their police uniforms for purposes not sanctioned by the Service, particularly on social media, an act considered a breach of professional conduct and regulations governing the use of official attire. The Police Administration stated that the officers have been referred to the Police Profession...
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President Mahama Calls for Withdrawal of Bill Seeking to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor Act
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President Mahama Calls for Withdrawal of Bill Seeking to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor Act

President John Dramani Mahama has formally requested the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the Act establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The request follows the President’s recent public statement reaffirming his support for strengthening the OSP as a critical institution in Ghana’s fight against corruption. He made these remarks during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Tuesday, where he underscored the importance of robust anti-corruption mechanisms to safeguard public resources and enhance good governance. According to the President, the Office of the Special Prosecutor remains a vital cog in the national anti-corruption architecture and should be reinforced rather than di...
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