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Dagbon Regent Visits IGP Yohuno to Strengthen Police-Traditional Authority Partnership
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Dagbon Regent Visits IGP Yohuno to Strengthen Police-Traditional Authority Partnership

The Regent of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, to strengthen cooperation between traditional authorities and the Ghana Police Service. The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration between traditional leaders and the police in promoting peace, maintaining security and supporting national development. It also underscored the role of traditional leadership in working with state institutions to address security concerns and promote peaceful communities. The meeting brought together two important institutions whose cooperation can contribute to stability and public safety, particularly in communities where traditional au...
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Seven Missing Ghanaian Fishermen Rescued in Benin Territorial Waters
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Seven Missing Ghanaian Fishermen Rescued in Benin Territorial Waters

The seven fishermen who went missing at sea on October 18, 2026, have been rescued in Benin territorial waters, the Western Regional Marine Police Command has announced. The fishermen were rescued by local fishermen on Wednesday, October 21, at about 10 p.m., bringing relief to their families and fishing communities following reports of their disappearance. In a statement issued by the Western Regional Marine Police Command, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia ET Adiku, confirmed that all seven men had been found. The rescued fishermen were identified as Kofi Emmanuel, 32; Uncle Amoah, 45; Kwamena Num, 29; Kofi Aboagye, 36; Doboa, 35; Agya Badu, 42; and Kwamena Akyem, 40. According to the police, the men were found within the territorial w...
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Kwame Dzokoto dies after collapsing during radio discussion in Tarkwa
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Kwame Dzokoto dies after collapsing during radio discussion in Tarkwa

Ghanaian actor, comedian and television personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa in the Western Region on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 51-year-old entertainer, popularly known for his roles in the television series Efiewura and the food programme Edziban, was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Reports of his death emerged on Thursday, drawing attention from fans, colleagues and members of the public who knew him through his work in the Ghanaian entertainment industry. Although details surrounding the incident remained limited, reports indicated that the actor collapsed while participating in the radio discussion. The cause of his death had not been officially disc...
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GES Directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Education Directors to Step Aside Over SHTS Investigation
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GES Directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Education Directors to Step Aside Over SHTS Investigation

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect as investigations continue into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). The directive forms part of measures by the GES to ensure that investigations into the matter proceed without interference or the perception of interference. In a statement issued by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the Service said the two directors had been instructed to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr Thomas Kwame Boaten...
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Afenyo-Markin files fresh defamation suit against Eric Adjei after discontinuing case
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Afenyo-Markin files fresh defamation suit against Eric Adjei after discontinuing case

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has filed a fresh defamation suit against the Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, at the Accra High Court, following the discontinuance of an earlier case at the Achimota Circuit Court. The development was announced in a press statement issued by his solicitor, F. Paa Kwesi Abaidoo, after the earlier suit against Mr Adjei was discontinued at the Achimota Circuit Court. According to the statement, the fresh writ, numbered GJ/0061/2027, was filed at the Accra High Court to pursue the substantive matter concerning alleged defamatory statements made by Mr Adjei on Peace FM. The legal action forms part of two separate defamation cases initiated by Mr Afenyo-Markin against Mr Adjei an...
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗛¢𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗜𝗗’𝘀 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗛¢𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗜𝗗’𝘀 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅

StarOil Ghana has donated GH¢1 million to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to support the construction of a three-storey, ultra-modern office complex. The donation was presented at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Speaking during the presentation, StarOil’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kwame Tieku, highlighted the company’s collaboration with the Police Service in supporting security at its fuel stations. He explained that StarOil had adopted remote intelligence and monitoring systems, replacing the physical deployment of security personnel at its stations. He noted that police support remained essential to this approach and acknowledged the Service’s contribution to safeguarding the company’s operations. The ...
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Mahama commissions 85-bed ward at Police Hospital, donates two ambulances
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Mahama commissions 85-bed ward at Police Hospital, donates two ambulances

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra as part of efforts to improve healthcare for police personnel, their families and the general public. He also announced the donation of two ambulances to the hospital to strengthen emergency response and patient care, while assuring the Ghana Police Service of additional logistical support and an expansion of hospital facilities. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on October 13, 2026, President Mahama commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Ghana Police Service for what he described as improvements in public safety, security and crime investigations across the country. He said the new ward formed part of measures to improve th...
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Ghana, Egypt deepen ties in defence, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure
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Ghana, Egypt deepen ties in defence, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure

President John Dramani Mahama and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have agreed to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and Egypt in defence, pharmaceuticals, trade and infrastructure development. The two leaders made the commitment during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the maiden Alamein Africa Forum in Egypt. The meeting focused on ways to build on the longstanding relationship between the two countries while opening new areas for economic and strategic cooperation. Mahama, el-Sisi revive Nkrumah-Nasser vision President Mahama and President el-Sisi reflected on the historic relationship between Ghana and Egypt, particularly the close ties between Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and Egypt’s f...
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Mahama, India’s Jaishankar discuss trade, railways and pharmaceutical production
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Mahama, India’s Jaishankar discuss trade, railways and pharmaceutical production

President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with India’s Minister for External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on strengthening Ghana-India relations through increased trade, investment, railway development and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The meeting focused on expanding economic cooperation between Ghana and India and identifying new areas of partnership that could deliver greater benefits to both countries. President Mahama highlighted the growing trade relationship between Ghana and India, noting that Ghana’s exports to India had increased from about US$3 billion to nearly US$7 billion. He also acknowledged India’s contribution to Ghana’s transport and agricultural sectors, particularly through the supply of agricultural machinery, automobiles and buses. The two side...
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President Mahama pardons 863 convicted persons to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary
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President Mahama pardons 863 convicted persons to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary

Accra, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons as part of activities marking Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary. The decision was taken under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution, following consultation with the Council of State. The pardon formed part of the commemoration of the country’s 70 years of independence and was described as an act of mercy and national reflection. A statement issued by the President’s Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, said the relevant state institutions had been directed to take the necessary steps to implement the President’s decision. The largest group covered by the presidential pardon was 819 first offenders, who were granted outright releas...
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